February 2018 Newsletter

February 2018 Newsletter

T H E BULLETIN

FEBRUARY 2018

a newsletter for members of the wilmington country club

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT GaryW. Ferguson

VICE PRESIDENT Melissa Riegel

TREASURER John S.Wellons

SECRETARY Thomas C. Humphrey

DIRECTORS

CLASS OF 2018 D. Michael Gioffre, Jr. Cameron B. McDonald John C. Richmond Edward A.Tarlov MarthaWhite CLASS OF 2019 Richard D. Cates J. Brinton Detwiler Megan S. Greenberg William B. Harman, Jr. Laura Lubin Rossi Edward K.Wissing HONORARY DIRECTORS Joseph F. Hacker, III Richard H. Keller

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Robert G. Hackett, Jr. Calvert A. Morgan, Jr. Jay R. Brinsfield Pierre duPont Hayward

Allen M.Terrell, Jr. John F. Porter, III

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings to those who continue to use the Club throughout the winter and those warm souls that winter in fairer climates. I thought you might like an update on the search for a new Director of Golf. I am pleased to report that we are making excellent progress. The search is being led by a Selection Committee composed of Jeff Ciconte, Tom Humphrey, Cameron McDonald, Megan Adams Perry, Melissa Riegel, Pam Tikellis and myself. In November, a firm that specializes in recruiting country Club leaders was retained and they spent about 6 weeks sourcing candidates. It was rewarding to see the high level of interest in the position and we recently conducted our first series of interviews with some very impressive candidates.We are optimistic that we will have a new Director on board by early April. While the Club is relatively quiet right now, our Committees are very busy. One of the strengths of our Club is member involvement and I am proud of the fact that over 150 of our members volunteer to help lead the Club by participating on Committees. A big thank you to all those who serve. As always, if you have suggestions for how we can improve our Club, please drop me an email. Gary Ferguson President

TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM PHIL 4 MEMBERSHIP 6 DINING & SOCIAL 8 FEATURED EVENTS 10 EVENT PHOTOS 12 BRIDGE & BOOK CLUB 14 GROUNDS & GOLF 16 RACQUETS 20 FITNESS 24

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A NOTE FROM PHIL Winter Greetings! How ‘bout those Eagles! It would have been a perfect opportunity to have a huge Super Bowl party in The Pub but, due to the venue’s renovation (and it is coming along quite well, thank you), we will be without the optimum space. It isn’t all bad, though. The Hut will be open and will feature food and drink specials to enjoy. It is a great second choice. Over the past few years, we have also seen an increase in the amount of carry-out food for those who are either attending or hosting a house party. We are featuring a special menu that includes all your “football favorites”. There is still time to place your order... just give us a call. In addition to Super Bowl Sunday, there are several other social events planned for the month.The most important is Valentine’s Day.The 14th falls on a Wednesday this year. We are featuring a special candlelight dining experience that is complete with all the details to create the perfect setting to share with that “special someone”. Of course, the

entire evening is centered around the wonderful menu that Chef Tip has developed. Don’t wait too long to make reservations... seating is limited to the first 80 people and, because it is held in the Dining Room, cannot be expanded. Later in the month, on the 22nd, we have scheduled a return of the Brazilian Steakhouse Night in the Dining Room. Reservations for that evening are growing. Again, attendance is limited so you are encouraged to let us know you are coming ASAP! Details for these events, and others, are in this month’s Bulletin or can be found online at www. wilmingtoncc.com or through our social media feeds. I’d also like to offer a reminder that we feature a selection of Brunch specials every Sunday in the Tavern & Grille. These items are served a la carte and the menu includes all the traditional favorites.We also open a bit earlier (10:30 am) to better accommodate your schedules. Let’s change topics. How are you doing on achieving your New Year’s resolutions? If your promise for the New Year included the phrase “drop a few pounds” or “get in shape”, we are here to help. Personal training and Group Exercise Programs are available seven days a week.There is no better time to tackle that resolution than now and no more comfortable place than at your Club! Don’t know how to get started? Call the Fitness desk for guidance. So far, we have enjoyed some success offering ice skating this winter.A special thanks to the efforts of our Grounds crew (and some cold weather) for setting it up. Since we are completely reliant on Mother Nature, there is no way of knowing how many “skate days” we’ll have, but we will get it reopened as soon as the ice is solid and smooth enough to enjoy. As always, the fitness facility, squash courts, paddle courts (including the Hut) and indoor tennis courts are open seven days a week.The golf learning center is also available offering heated hitting bays and “state of the art” instruction.The Club’s drinking and dining facilities are open for lunch and dinner.Thus far, those of you in town are staying active, and we appreciate your support. Keep it up and I’ll see you at your Club! Phil Iannelli General Manager

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THE PUB RENOVATION

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MEMBERSHIP

The Membership D e v e l o p m e n t Committee’s effort of identifying potential members is part of our sustainable planning. However, we will always need you, our membership, to help identify

INFLUENCING NATURAL ATTRITION In talking with members around the Club, there are many perspectives on the current state of membership: why we need new members, the quality of our candidates, and the process by which individuals are invited to join. Be assured that we remain in our target subscription range and are functioning at top financial performance. Every year, however, we have members that experience significant life changes that lead to natural attrition. Remaining in our target membership range is, therefore, a continual process of inviting new candidates to join. Since 1901, each member has had the ability to play a role in directly influencing the number and quality of new friends we bring into the club. So, propose a new member, talk up our facilities, bring someone to an event, schedule a party at the Club or attend a meet and greet. Any action you can take positively influences the balance of our natural attrition. Thank you. Melissa Riegel Membership Committee, Chair

those whom you feel would make good additions to the Club. We recognize that sometimes those conversations about membership with close friends or family can be potentially uncomfortable. My role as Membership Development Manager provides a neutral point of contact at the Club who can navigate some of the more difficult conversations especially in respects to the financial aspects of membership. In addition, working in partnership with the Committee, I can assist sponsoring members throughout the proposal process in identifying potential letter writers and obtaining referrals. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you and answer any questions you may have regarding our process and efforts in membership development. We are fortunate to have a strong foundation of long standing members paired with amenities and service which are second to none. This truly makes WCC one of the finest private clubs in the country. If you have a candidate you wish to propose or have questions about the process please reach out to me at any time: Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager (302) 655-6171 [email protected]

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Capucine M. Jauffret

FEBRUARY MEMBER MILESTONES Mr.William E. Holloway 20 Mrs. Elizabeth M. Mester 20 Miss Kathryn D Priester 20 Miss Caroline Priester 20 Judge Thomas L. Ambro 25 Mrs. Joan Appleby 25 Dr. Russell J.Tibbetts 25 Mr. Chris B.Tigani 25 Mrs. Pamela Dietz 30 Mrs. Melissa Riegel 30 Mr. James R. Selsor, Jr. 30 Mrs. Joanna Stout 45 Mrs. Sarah D'Alonzo 50 Mr. Roland C. Pamm 50 IN MEMORIAM The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of: Sheila DiSabatino Member 51Years Vida Ruppe Member 46Years Robert S. Appleby Member 25Years

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COMMUNICATIONS Our “Searchable Membership Directory” is a convenient tool that many of you use to contact other friends at the Club.When the Directory went live last summer it was populated with member names only which was done in the interest of security and privacy. It is at the discretion of each member to choose what information they would like to have displayed.To do so, please log in to wilmingtoncc.com and click the button at the bottom of your Dashboard Page that states:“Update Directory Profile”.This will take you to your profile page where you have the ability to choose what information you would like to provide on the “Searchable Membership Directory”. If you have any question regarding use of the searchable membership directory or how to update your profile page please feel free to contact me at any time! Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager *** Don't forget to follow us on social media to view all the details of upcoming social events and photos of past happenings! Share your photos and Club memories with us! facebook.com/wilmingtoncountryclub instagram.com/wilmingtoncc1901 twitter.com/wilmingtoncc crowd I N S T A G R A M Share your story with us by following @wilmingtoncc1901 and using #wilmingtoncc on Instagram! be part of the "IN"

FEBRUARY EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

Juan Xoco Equipment Operator, 10

Keith VanYahres Assistant General Manager, 3

Rafael Trinidad Equipment , 3

Peter Coates Senior Horticultural Supervisor, 13

Donna Schroeder Controller , 24

FOOD SERVICE HOURS

DINING & SOCIAL

MONDAY No Clubhouse Food Service Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm Café To-Go: Not Available TUESDAY No Clubhouse Food Service Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm Café To-Go: Not Available WEDNESDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Hut: Opens at 3:00 pm Café: Opens at 4:00 pm Café To-Go: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm THURSDAY Dining Room: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Hut: Opens at 3:00 pm Café: Opens at 4:00 pm Café To-Go: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm FRIDAY Dining Room: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Hut: Opens at 3:00 pm Café: Opens at 4:00 pm Café To-Go: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm SATURDAY Dining Room: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm Hut: Opens at 12:00 pm Café: Opens at 11:00 am Café To-Go: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm SUNDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm Hut: Opens at 12:00 pm Café: Opens at 11:00 am Café To-Go: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WELCOME TAYLOR MILLER - SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR It is with great pleasure that we welcomeTaylor Miller toWilmington County Club.Taylor is joining the team as our new Special Events Coordinator, working directly with Barbara Henderson, our banquet staff and reporting to Christine Jordan. Her first day with us will be January 10, 2018 Taylor worked for the University of Delaware as well as Nemours A.I DuPont hospital.Throughout her time there, she planned, managed and executed many of their special events.Taylor recently graduated from James Madison University with her BA in Hospitality Management.We are very excited to haveTaylor join theWilmington Country Club team and know she brings great energy and ideas with her!

Colors of Spring CHILDREN’STEAPARTY SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 24TH-11:30AM Buffet lunch,sweets, activities,facepainting, &funforall!

$18/CHILD $15/ADULT

CalltheFrontDesktomake yourreservation655-6171

The Pub is currently closed for renovation.

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WINES OF THE MONTH Eric Soloman set out to make his mark in the wine world. For his pioneering efforts, Eric has been recognized by Robert Parker as hisWine Personality of the Year for 2002, remarking,“Solomon has a great talent for ferreting out spectacular wines from France and Spain. The quality of these selections is remarkable.” In 2006 he was awarded Best Importer of the Year by Food and Wine Magazine and he has been a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional in 2009, 2010 and 2011.Writing in celebration of European Cellars’ 25th anniversary, Robert Parker followed on his earlier praise, writing, “I first tasted with Eric in 1991/1992, and I have watched him grow as an importer to the point where he may be the finest in the United States.” Domaine Lafage is one of the many gems in Eric Solomon’s portfolio and represents some of the best from the south of France and at a great value. Keith VanYahres Assistant General Manager

TAVERN/GRILLE WEEKLY SPECIALS January 31st through February 4th Chicken Cacciatore over Penne, Garlic Bread

February 7th through February 11th Ground Sirloin with Green Vegetable, Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy February 14th through February 18th Beef Stir Fry with CrispVegetables in an Orange Ginger Sauce over Rice February 21st through February 25th Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions, Green Vegetable, Potato du Jour

Domaine Lafage “Bastide Miraflors”, Côtes Catalanes 2015 Glass $8.00/ Bottle $30.00

February 28th through March 4th Swedish Meatballs over Buttered Parsley Noodles ---

A custom cuvée for European Cellars and a joint project between Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage, Bastide Miraflors is a cuvée created from Grenache grown on rocky, alluvial clay soils resembling those of the Rhône Valley combined with Syrah grown on schist in the village of Maury. After a long maceration of six weeks the wine ages for 12 months in concrete (Grenache) and 600L French oak demi-muids (Syrah).

Reservation Cancellation Policy If you have made a reservation for the Dining Room or a Club function and are unable to attend, please take a moment to call and cancel. This simple gesture may make it possible for another member who wants to attend to do so. Dining Room Attire Jackets, but not ties, are required for gentlemen on Thursday evenings.Ties are required on Friday and Saturday evenings. Specials cost $13.95 and include choice of soup or salad. Reservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated.

Accolades 94 – 2015 Bastide Miraflors –Wine Advocate

Domaine Lafage “Cuvée Centenaire”, Côtes du Roussillon 2016 Glass $8.00 / Bottle $30.00 Cuvée Centenaire takes its name from the 100 year-old vines of Grenache Blanc and Gris Jean-Marc Lafage farms just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean on gravelly clay soils. One of the greatest white wine values in our portfolio, the final wine blends these ancient grapes with up to 20% younger vine Roussanne. To make a wine that is both rich and balanced the grapes are harvested in two passes, the first when they just reach ripeness and are still high in acidity and a second pass when the grapes are fully ripe with rich fruit flavors.The wine is then aged in a combination of tank and new French oak barrels.

Accolades 90 – 2016 Cuvée Centenaire –Wine Advocate

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Valentine's Sweetheart Dinner WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH Candlelight, cozy seating, and a cracking fire provide the perfect ambiance for an elegant Valentine's evening in the Dining Room. Enjoy a delicious a la carte menu prepared by our Executive Chef Tip Tribbitt, complimented by our Pastry Chef Annie Cresswell's delectable dessert pairings, all while you listen to the soft sounds of the grand piano.

$65/Person

Seating is limited. Jacket and tie required.

Please call the Front Desk (302) 655-6171 to reserve your dining time between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM DINING ROOM BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE

WINES OF THE WORLD SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH Travel the world without leaving your Club! Taste wines of all varieties from regions all over the globe - all expertly paired with small plates created by Chef Tip. Rediscover an old favorite or try something new - something for everyone! SAVE THE DATE

NIGHT $45/PERSON

Make your reservation with the Front Desk 655-6171.

FEBRUARY 2018

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Grilling at The Hut 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wilmington Adult/Child Paddle Event 4:30 pm

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Super Bowl Sunday Food & Drink

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm WCC Book Club 4:00 pm Ladies’ Lounge

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Mardi Gras Celebration

Specials The Hut

Food & Drink Specials in the Tavern & Grille/ The Hut

Jack Daniels Paddle

Grilling at The Hut 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Delaware State Squash Doubles Championships Begins

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Delaware State Squash Doubles Championships Ends

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Grilling at The Hut 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sweetheart Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room ♥

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No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Grilling at The Hut 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spring Garden Tea Party 11:30 am

Brazilian Steakhouse Night 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room

Squash Doubles Member-Guest Begins

Men’s Paddle Championship

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No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

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Squash Club Championships Finals Night 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Men’s Paddle Member-Guest

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tapas Night

BOOK CLUB Our Tuesday, February 6th selection is The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane , Lisa See’s moving story that explores hill tribe traditions, tea farming and the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter who has been adopted by an American couple. High in the Yunnan Mountains, Li-yan and her family, members of the Akha ethnic minority, live according to the precise rituals of their people as they have for generations. Everyone follows the seasons of tea farming - it frames their lives. They belong to a Chinese minority hill tribe, the Akha, whose belief systems’ suffuse every aspect of their families’ lives.The Akha have rituals and routines which have been followed for generations. Li-yan is the first to reject the rules that have governed her life, for when she has a baby out of wedlock, she does not follow tradition, but wraps her daughter in a blanket with a tea cake hidden in her swaddling and abandons her for adoption in the nearest city. Li-yan yearns for her lost daughter but her baby has been adopted by an American family and is no longer in China. Turning to tea and the international fine-tea market, Li-yan becomes a tea dealer and is involved in the international fine tea market. Meanwhile, her daughter becomes obsessed with the old cake of dried tea that was found in her swaddling blankets. See brings to life the old traditions and hill tribes that peopled the remote areas of China as well as the strong bond that exists between mothers and daughters although they may be separated by vast distances. Join us on the 6th as Cathy Welsh leads the discussion of Akha hill tribe traditions, the growing of tea and mother/ daughter bonds.

MARCH BOOK CLUB

Our March selection is Hillbilly Elegy , J.D. Vance’s poignant memoir of his family and their culture in crisis. This is a detailed moving account of his family’s dysfunctional life in Appalachia and their struggles with poverty, violence and verbal and substance abuse as they tried to find better jobs in Middletown, Ohio. Vance’s memoir is a remarkable success story as he was graduated fromYale Law School and so was able to transcend his family’s problems to achieve the American dream.

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THURSDAY BRIDGE NEWS Need a partner? Call Mary Jo Fidance (652-5570) and leave a message stating the date you need a partner!

MONTCHANIN SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGE WEDNESDAYS Lunch Buffet - 12:30 pm Bridge - 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm If you are interested in joining our group or have any questions, please call Marina Tarlov at 658-1532.

THURSDAY MORNINGS - 9:30 AM Louise Roselle, Chair, (302) 421-3603 Ginny Kuhn,Vice-Chair, (302) 656-3801 Lou Ann Carter, Bridge Manager, (302) 652-6709

February 15th - Swiss Teams Game

DECEMBER 28TH First Place: North - South Section A: Kimmie Fulweiler (Guest) - Patricia Sinex Section B: Diana Terrell - Allen Terrell

First Place: East - West Section A: Liz Fahl - Louise Roselle Section B: Toni Battaglia - Marion Borden

JANUARY 11TH First Place: North - South Section A: Joan Bolling - Patricia Sinex Section B: Joan Connolly - Marie Abernethy (Guest) First Place: East - West Section A: Wendy Summer (Guest) - Mary Jane Elliott Section B: AnneWattman - Edythe Mendolia JANUARY 18TH First Place: North - South Section A: Lou Ann Carter - Joan Bolling Section B: Carroll Shannon - Mary Kunkemueller

First Place: East - West Section A & B: AnneWattman - Mimi Meaney

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A NOTE FROM GROUNDS

WHAT IS WINTERKILL?

It’s been some number of years since we have had more than minimal reason to have concern about turf injury that can occur as a result of severe winter weather. This year’s intermittent periods of brutally cold temperatures, accompanied by significant winds, and less than adequate snow cover providing some aspect of insulation, gives cause to review

varieties such as Patriot that do appear to have improved, but not assured, cold tolerance mechanisms. In as much as this variety composes much of our practice tees, this winter will prove to be a telling test. Golf course superintendents are not able to prevent winterkill, but they can implement a variety of programs that give turfgrass playing surfaces the best chance of surviving winter. Common strategies north of the Mason-Dixon line include converting to cold-tolerant turf varieties, implementing proper fall fertilization, raising mowing heights during fall, reducing shade, and improving drainage.All are actively pursued in our overall maintenance programs. What are the most effective recovery programs? Winterkill damage can range from minor to severe, and golf course superintendents use a variety of methods to repair the damage. Weak areas of turf may recover with fertilization and traffic restrictions, but dead areas must be re-established with seed or sod. Repairing an area that has been severely damaged by winterkill is an opportunity to make improvements that may help avoid future damage. Correcting shade, drainage or traffic issues will improve turf conditions during the golf season and winter hardiness. Re-establishing a severely damaged area also provides an opportunity to use cold-tolerant turf varieties that will be less vulnerable to winterkill in the future. Winterkill is a seasonal visitor that no golf course wants to see. It often arrives quickly, but the impact on playing conditions can last for weeks or months. Golfers can take comfort in the knowledge that golf course superintendents and scientists are working hard to understand and overcome the age-old problem of winterkill and with your continued support, concerns and damage realities will continue to diminish. Now we just need a little cooperation from Mother Nature to limit the severity and/or duration of our winter season.

some previous presentations about “winterkill” potential and a wide range of factors involved. We widely refer to several USGA articles in this presentation. Winterkill is an easy problem to define but difficult to fully understand. Simply put, winterkill occurs when turf dies during winter. However, understanding the mechanisms that cause winterkill, creating effective prevention strategies and formulating effective recovery programs is complex. What causes winterkill? Winterkill is a catch-all term describing winter injury to turfgrass that occurs through a variety of mechanisms such as ice suffocation, crown hydration, low-temperature injury and desiccation. Identifying the exact cause of winterkill is difficult because winterkill may be caused by one mechanism or could result from a combination of mechanisms that act simultaneously or occur at multiple times during winter. Additionally, turfgrass species have different tolerances to winter injury. For example, creeping bentgrass is much less susceptible to winter injury than Poa annua or ryegrass, two species for which we have small percentages here at WCC. Can winterkill be prevented? A silver bullet that prevents winterkill has not been found. However, great strides have been made breeding turf varieties that have a better tolerance of winterkill mechanisms. For example, USGA-funded research has resulted in the release of cold-hardy Bermuda grasses

Dan Pierson Director of Grounds

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NEWS FROM THE GOLF SHOP

GOLF HOURS GOLF SHOP Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm BAG ROOM Monday: Closed

REMINDER

The Golf Shop is closed on Tuesdays. If you need to make a purchase, arrange guest play, or need general assistance, please make arrangements to do so between Wednesday and Sunday. During the cold winter months, quite often there will not be an employee in the Bag Room. Please be sure to see a staff member in the Golf Shop who will gladly assist you with your clubs.

Tuesday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm DRIVING RANGE Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm COURSE OPENING Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 am Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 8:30 am WOMEN'S EIGHTEEN-HOLE COMMITTEE

WINTER GOLF TRAINING

Don’t let the cold weather keep you from improving your game this winter. Our covered and heated hitting bays in the Teaching Building are the perfect place to keep your game (and body) warm on days where it’s too cold for the main practice tee. Bob Lennon and the Professional Staff are available all winter long for private lessons. Please call the Golf Shop at (302) 655-6022 for more information on any one of these winter golf programs. WOMEN’S EIGHTEEN-HOLE GOLFERS The planning for our 2018 season is now complete. As we anxiously wait for spring and opening day, here are several reminders for you: • Join or renew your WGAP membership by March 16th to be eligible for Team Matches. • Plan to join us on April 10th for our 9:30 am scramble, luncheon and opening meeting. •WCCWomen’s Cocktail Party is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm. The WCC Women’s Club Championship will be held on July 24th & 26th. This major tournament is open to all women golfing members. To be eligible, you must have a current 18-hole handicap at the time of registration. As always, we value your positive suggestions towards improving our golf season. WOMEN’S NINE-HOLE GOLFERS After one month of 2018 with its challenging weather, we’re looking forward more than ever to the Ladies’ 9-Hole Golf season beginning on April 11th with the welcome breakfast and optional golf. In addition to theWednesday morning events, this year we’ll have three 9-hole twilight outings, plus a combined event with the Ladies’ 18-Hole. New members interested in playing should contact Ruth Handler (rhandler@handlerhomes. com). If you have changes for the 9-Holers’ Golf Book, contact Roz Freeman at [email protected].

Jan Hobbs President Nicoll Keeney-DiDomenico Vice-President Pam McCrery Treasurer Catherine Dean-Gooderham Secretary WOMEN'S NINE-HOLE COMMITTEE Rita Kingery Cook President Tiny Mulvena Vice President Claudia Peters Treasurer

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2018 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

Every January the entire world of golf relocates to Orlando for the week of the PGA Show. There you will find the world’s largest outdoor demo day for golf equipment, a popular time for many club manufactures to release the year’s newest technology. Many of the game’s top instructors are in attendance to share best practices and techniques. The massive show floor is home to everything imaginable in the golf universe, from fashion shows and celebrity appearances, to product releases and live broadcasts from the Golf Channel. Our staff carefully plans our experience at the PGA Merchandising Show to bring back the best ideas and trends in the world toWilmington. APPAREL NEWS Peter Millar continues to set the standard for country club fashion. The 2018 line continues to impress and we were pleased to see an expansion to their junior apparel. We will be bringing in a collection of junior pieces throughout the spring months. We currently have both Men’s and Ladies early spring collections available in the Golf Shop. Adidas had an outstanding year in 2017 in the shorts and shoes category. They are going to continue to capitalize on their popularity this year, and we will have a full array of offerings coming in throughout the spring months. Our newcomers this year for men will be Greyson and Turtleson. Greyson features a sophisticated, classic look that will bring style to your game. Be sure to check out these sharp looking polos when they arrive this spring. Turtleson made the cut with their great looking striped shirts. They offer sharp color combinations that will add some “pop” to our offerings. In ladies' fashion, we were very happy with the Melly M line. You may remember us carrying them last fall, and we have placed an order for this spring. Their prints and fashionable for ladies of all age ranges. Be sure to come in this spring to check out the new line! We will be carrying many other lines throughout the Spring such as B Draddy, Dunning, FootJoy, Greg Norman, Polo Ralph Lauren andVineyardVines. As a reminder, if there is a clothing item that you like, most of the time we can make a direct order with the manufacturer even if we do not carry it in the Golf Shop. Lori Donatello, our Golf Shop Merchandiser, is a great asset for our membership in this regard and she is always helpful in personal orders.

EQUIPMENT NEWS Callaway’s Rogue line will be an inclusive release from woods to irons. They have improved the revolutionary technology of the Jailbreak structure of the Epic drivers last year to allow for maximum forgiveness throughout the face of the driver, while adding ball speed. For the first time, the Jailbreak technology is also available in the Rogue fairway woods and hybrids. In the irons, the Rogue and Rogue Pro models both have incorporated the 360 face technology, providing added ball speed from shots both hit well and off center. The Rogue irons look clean and go far, which is a win-win for all consumers. The new Mac Daddy 4 wedges look great as well and have a versatile offering of bounces and grinds.TaylorMade is releasing two new models, the M3 and M4. In the M3 woods, you will find much adjustability throughout the line, allowing for a promotion of draws and fades, and/or lower and higher trajectories. The M4 model will have less adjustability, with adjustments of loft made in the hosel of the driver. Both models will incorporate the new Twist Face technology, adding forgiveness to shots off of the toe and heel (off-center) shots. This is important for most amateurs, who have off-center tendencies and miss the fairway. Also, the drivers will have a “hammerhead” technology in the sole and face of the club. These areas have been forged and will add much needed ball speed for golfers.We are very excited about the new release of the Titleist Vokey wedges in 2018. The SM7’s are looking to set the standard for wedge offerings, with the widest selection of loft, bounce and grind offerings to date. Titleist will continue to promote its brand new AP1, AP2 and AP3 irons. The AP3 is the new offering in the iron line forTitleist with exceptional aesthetics, feel and length. That combination can be hard to find for most golfers, so they are definitely worth a try. These will be in the Golf Shop to try in mid-March. Mizuno has impressed us enough that we are bringing in a few trial sets for the membership to use. This is an important part of the selection process when buying clubs. Most people would not buy a car unless they gave it a test drive. We think the same is true when buying clubs. These sets should arrive in the middle of March. Our golf professional staff is trained to fit members for all of the clubs that we offer, and even ones that we may not carry. If you are interested in improving your game, schedule a lesson or a club-fitting with one of them!

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PGA LEAD MEETING AT THE PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager

PGA LEAD was launched by the PGA of America and its National Diversity & Inclusion Committee in 2016, in an effort to identify, mentor and progress diverse group of PGA members, who aspire to lead in the Association, along a guided path to leadership roles. Integrating diversity, and its multitude of dimensions into the leadership ranks.The ultimate goal of PGA LEAD is to establish a deep bench of diverse PGA members who are prepared to ascend to and through the volunteer leadership ranks of the Association. PGA LEAD also aids in developing PGA members who desire to serve and make an impact on nonprofit boards within the communities where they work and live. I was fortunate to be chosen in 2016, along with 14 other PGA professionals across the country, to embark on a two year leadership journey. I recently attend the PGA Merchandise Show for two days of meetings and seminars and had the pleasure of meeting with Paul Levy, President of the PGA to discuss upcoming industry trends as well as the commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout the PGA and the grass roots effort that has followed. The mentoring and education I have received this past year from industry and community leaders has been priceless and the experience has helped me grow as an individual and as a professional. Through our thoughtful roundtable discussions we have had the opportunity to provide our own feedback that is helping shape leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion within the PGA on a national and local level.

RACQUETS NEWS

ADULT TENNIS MONDAY

February is the month filled with many squash and paddle events. Listed below are the various squash events including the Delaware State Doubles, Squash Member Guest and Squash Championship Night which feature all adult and junior club championship finals. In addition we are hosting several paddle events including the Men’s and Ladies Member Guests, Men’s Club Championships, and a Junior Paddle Round Robin. Be sure to sign up for all these events in the Racquet Shop. Our weekly junior and adult tennis, squash and paddle clinics and round robins continue through February. Since the demand for indoor tennis courts is so high be sure to cancel courts that you are not using and sign in when you play on the bulletin board in the indoor tennis lobby.These simple courtesies allow all members access to tennis courts throughout the week.

8:45 am -10:00 am Ladies’ Clinic 3.5+ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Men’s Cardio TUESDAY 10:00 am – 11:15 am Ladies’ Clinic 3.5+ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Ladies’ Singles Clinic WEDNESDAY 9:00 am – 10:00 am Ladies’ Cardio THURSDAY 8:45 am – 10:00 am Ladies’ Clinic 3.5+ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Mixed Cardio FRIDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ladies’ Cardio 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Ladies’ Clinic 3.0 Below SATURDAY 8:00 am – 9:00 am Men’s Cardio 9:00 am – 10:30 am Men’s Round Robin 9:00 am – 10:00 am Ladies’ Cardio

See you on the courts. Ed McQuillin Racquets Director

UPCOMING RACQUETS EVENTS

Monday, February 5th Jack Daniels Men's Paddle

Friday, February 9th - Sunday, February 11th Delaware State Squash Doubles Championships

Sunday, February 11th Junior Paddle Round Robin

Monday, February 19th Men's Paddle Club Championships Tuesday, February 20th Ladies' Paddle Member-Guest

Friday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 25th Squash Doubles Member-Guest

Monday, February 26th Men's Paddle Member-Guest

Wednesday, February 28th Squash Club Championships Finals Night (Adults & Juniors)

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2018 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM Session 3: January 2nd - February 18th | Session 4: February 19th - April 8th | Session 5: April 9th - May 21st

JUNIOR HOT SHOTS The full list of session dates and junior clinic policies are listed below. Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability.

JUNIOR COMPETITION These classes are for players who meet WCC Jr. Tennis Pathway parameters and want to pursue more competitive opportunities. Competition players will be encouraged to play on our Junior LeagueTeams, as well as compete in both District (DE), Sectional (DE, NJ, PA) USTA tournaments. Classes will include on- court playing and off-court fitness training portions. All players who register for the full session will receive an End of Session Player Review. Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability.

RED 1 (5-6 YEARS) Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Friday 3:45 pm - 4:30pm Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Session 3: $119, $22/drop-in RED 2 (7-8 YEARS) Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Friday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Session 3: $119, $22/drop-in Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Session 3: $140, $25/drop-in ORANGE (8-10 YEARS) Tuesday 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Session 3: $161, $28/drop-in Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Friday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Session 3: $140, $25/drop-in

GREEN COMPETITION Tuesday 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Session 3: $245, $40/drop-in Wednesday 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Session 3: $210, $35/drop-in YELLOW COMPETITION Monday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Session 3: $210, $40/drop-in Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Session 3: $245, $40/drop-in Friday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Session 3: $189, $32/drop-in HIGH SCHOOL Monday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Session 3: $138, $28/drop-in Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Session 3: $196, $33/drop-in HIGH PERFORMANCE Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Session 3: $196, $33/drop-in

GREEN/YELLOW (10+ YEARS) Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Friday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Session 3: $140, $25/drop-in

Class Size Policy All classes require a minimum of 3 players, but is limited to 6 players per court. Make Up Class Policy Players can make up two classes in the following session. Please notify us if you're unable to attend a registered class. Drop-In Policy Players are permitted to drop-in any appropriate and available classes at a slightly higher rate.

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SQUASH NEWS 44TH COMMISSIONERS CUP

ADULT SQUASH WEDNESDAYS : 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm THURSDAYS : 11:00 am – 12:00 pm MEN’S SQUASH DOUBLES CLINIC Thursdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm SQUASH LADDER Singles and doubles.To be added to the ladder list please contact Ed Chilton – [email protected] LADIES' DOUBLES LEAGUE If interested in participating in a morning or evening league please contact Ed Chilton – [email protected] To sign up for programs, please contact the Racquet Shop – racquetshop@ wilmingtoncc.com JUNIOR SQUASH MONDAY 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: 5-6Years – Pink Dot 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: 7-8Years – Blue Dot TUESDAY 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: 5-6Years – Pink Dot 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: 7-8Years – Blue Dot 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 8-10Years – Red Dot 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: 10-13Years – Double Yellow Dot 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm: High School THURSDAY 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: 5-6Years – Pink Dot 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: 7-8Years – Blue Dot 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 8-10Years – Red Dot 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: 10-13Years – Double Yellow Dot 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm: High School SATURDAY 10:15 am – 11:00 am: 5-6Years – Pink Dot 11:00 am – 11:45 am: 7-8Years Blue Dot 11:45 am – 12:45 pm: 8-10Years – Red Dot 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: 10-13Years – Double Yellow Dot SUNDAY 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: 5-6Years – Pink Dot/7-8 Years – Blue Dot 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: 8-10Years – Red Dot 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm: 10-13Years – Double Yellow Dot Different colored balls may be substituted depending on the ability level of the class

Division 1

Division 2

Division 3

The 44th Commissioners Cup was Thursday, January 25th through Sunday, January 28th at WCC. Co-Commissioners Doug Herrmann and Lauren McCrery put together three terrific draws of phenomenally equal teams. There were numerous 4 and 5 games matches through the weekend. Too many to be recounted here but several of note: Early on Friday Stokes Nolte & EJ Dealy, rallied from behind to steal a victory from Nate McDonald & Eric Martin, 3-2, 15-14 in the fifth. That incredible match was followed by matches that saw Mike Allen & Andy Houston go the distance with Halsey Spruance & Chris Saunders, where they ultimately fell short in their late rally and lost 15-13 in the 5th. Happening on the court next door, Jack Harris & Ian McConnell outlasted Blake Rohrbacher & PeterWillard taking a 15-13 victory in the fifth.The match of the late stanza went to Chip Sawyer & Scott Simonton and John Kairis & Michael Ashley. Kairis & Ashley rallied from two games down to tie the match only to see Chip & Scott catch a second wind in the fifth game – squeaking out a 3-2 victory in a hard found battle.There was one match that had an unfortunate early end on the first day. On the second point of the his first match Greg Davies suffered an Achilles rupture.We wish him a speedy recovery. The second day started with the some early nail-biters but at midday Trippe Way & Buzz Hannum Sr. defeated George Moutsatsos &Will Lunger 3-2, coming all the way back after starting the match 0-2.Tim Porter and Doug Herrmann managed to hang on to win 3-2 over Halsey Spruance and Chris Saunders in an epic battle. Even thought there were many close battles the Saturday evening party on the ballroom was well attended. Great fun with a Mardi Gras theme and fun games. There was great anticipation of many big matches as the

early matches began at 8:00Am on the third day. In Division 2 Ray Babiarz andWill Spruance went the distance with Dom Gioffre and Shawn Randall taking the match 3-2 (15-14 in the fifth).The same with Matt Greenberg and Adam Poff who snuck by Blake Rohrbacher and Peter Willard 3-2 (15- 13 in the fifth). Division 1 also did not disappoint, Andy Houston and Mike Allen reversed roles on John Kairis and Mike Ashley, coming back from 0-2 to win the fifth 15-14 with a frame winner that grazed the front wall just above the tin. And then prior to the finals of the 3 draws, Bart Mackey and Jake Spruance fended off MarshallWright and AndyWilkie in a five game barn burner. The championship matches saw two of the three matches go down to the wire. In the Division 3,Aaron Stulman and Bret Morris overcame a late surge from Buzz Hannum, Sr. and Tripp Way in a 3-2; 15-13 in the 5th. In Division 2 , John Bilek and Kenny Wynn went up early on Gordon Reynolds and Damien Dell'oso. Reynolds and Dell"Oso didn't like being down 2-0 and fought back to tie the match 2-2 with some exceptional winners and grit. Bilek and Wynn, however, were able to hang on for the win, 3-2 as Kenny did some extra running and John hit several stunning winners. In the Division 1 final, Bob and Hunter Bolling got off to a hot start against Timmy Porter and Co-Commissioner Doug Herrmann. Despite Timmy and Doug's efforts to use the crowd's enthusiasm to lift them to a victory in the third game after some Porter coast to coast sprints from the left to right wall (and back again), and a sick three wall nick rollout to tie the game 14- 14, the Bolling's touch to the front court was too much, as the Bollings defeated Porter/Herrmann, 15-11,15-13,15-14. David Lyons, Jr. will be the new Co-Commissioner with Lauren McCrery for next years 45th Anniversary event.

PADDLE NEWS

MORROW TOURNAMENT

The 34th Annual Richard R.P. Morrow Invitational Paddle Tournament took place Friday, January 26th through Sunday, January 28th. Over 100 players from Wilmington, Greenville, Vicmead, Kennett, and other local clubs competed in three flights - Championship, A and B. The weather was perfect and competition was stiff as players battled all day and night.

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Jeff Wiedemann (WCC) & StephanieWhite (Picket Post) def Todd Marvin (Greenville) & Cindy Prendergast (WCC) A FLIGHT Todd & Paula Piercy (Kennett) def Walter Puddifer (Kennett) & Suzy Hughes (Kennett) B FLIGHT Kert Anzilotti (WCC) & Michele Gioffre Smith (WCC) def Fred Bevans (Deerfield) & Missy Veghte (WCC)

AREA EVENTS Friday, February 2nd - Saturday, February 3rd:WilmingtonWomen's Open Saturday, February 3rd: Adult/Junior Event,WCC & Greenville CC Sunday, February 11th: MAPTA Junior Round Robin, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Friday, February 16th - Sunday, February 18th: Philly Open Thursday, February 22nd: MAPTAWomen's Super B/C Event WCC, Greenville CC, Radley Run,Vicmead, Kennett Country Club

MEN’S PADDLE EVENTS Mondays: Men’s Clinic, 5:30 pm Mondays: Men’s Practice, 6:30 pm Wednesdays: Men’s D5 & D6 matches Thursdays: Men’s D1 & D3 matches LADIES' PADDLE EVENTS Mondays: Cup 2 & Cup 8 matches Wednesdays: Cup 5 matches Wednesdays: Ladies' Clinic, 5:30 pm

Thursday Cup Practices: Cup 5 9:15 am – 10:30 am Cup 2 10:30 am – 11:45 am, Cup 8 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Sundays:Women's Weekend League 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

JUNIOR CLINICS Mondays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Ages 13+)

Wednesdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Ages 10 to 14) Wednesdays: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Ages 8 to 10) Please register with the Racquet Shop [email protected]

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FITNESS & YOGA NEWS Get in shape for the upcoming golf and tennis seasons or for your own fitness goals: FITNESS EVALUATION Find out how you rate in basic movement patterns, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, body composition, and grip strength. Our Fitness Staff will create a fitness testing menu based on your fitness goals and make suggestions for which exercises will help you reach those goals.The Fitness Center is running a February special for Heart Month - $55 for an evaluation! Set up an appointment with the Fitness Staff. EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION You are ready to work out or haven't worked out in a while and want to know how certain machines, equipment, or exercises are best performed. Set up an appointment to learn from the Fitness Staff.We are offering a free 15 minute equipment orientation to members! Rick Howard Director of Fitness

PERSONAL TRAINING Our Fitness Staff is on site with our group exercise instructors and personal trainers. Members can schedule a personal training session with any of our personal trainers: Rick Howard, Corey Ryan, Chris Weiss, Maria Lucey and Beth Sheehy. ONE HOUR PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS OR FITNESS PROFILE Individual: $67 Package of 5: $310 ($62/hour) Package of 10: $570 ($57/hour) GROUP PERSONAL FITNESS SESSIONS 2 people: $40/person 3 people: $30/person 4 people: $25/person 5 or more people: $20/person MASSAGE Tracy, Susan, and Vicki have set aside available hours each week but request at least twenty-four hours advance notice, as they are not onsite staff. Some time slots are already filled; other hours may be available.

TRACY HALTERMAN therapeutic Wednesday:12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm SUSAN BROWN therapeutic Monday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday Evening VICKI RUDAWSKY sports Tuesday &Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm MARCY MACKEY Monday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Every other Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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WCC GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

YOGA CLASSES

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

Boot Camp Beth Sheehy

Hot Vinyasa Beth Sheehy

Boot Camp Beth Sheehy

Hot Vinyasa Beth Sheehy

6:00 am

Golf Fitness (Squash Building) Corey Ryan *Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

Golf Fitness (Fitness Center) Corey Ryan

Golf Fitness (Fitness Center) Corey Ryan

7:00 am

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

FIT Maria Lucey

FIT Maria Lucey

7:15 am

TRX Chris Weiss

FIT Fusion Maria Lucey Krysta Lafferty

*Foundations (90°) Mary Currie

8:00 am

*Balance Mary Currie 45 minute class

*Balance Mary Currie 45 minute class

8:15 am

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie Tri Fit Mary Harrison

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie Tri Fit Mary Harrison

8:30 am

9:00 am

Shape Up (Fitness Center) Beth Sheehy

*Warm Yoga Flow Mary Currie

9:15 am

*Foundations (75°) Mary Currie 45 minute class Senior Fitness Mary Harrison (Beginner Level)

9:45 am

10:00 am

Restorative Yoga Beth Sheehy

10:30 am

X-17 Beth Sheehy

6:00 pm

6:15 pm Warm Yoga Flow Beth Sheehy

Restorative Yoga Beth Sheehy

GROUP EXERCISE AND YOGA RATES R P EXERCISE A Y A RATES

$14/Session *$16/Premium Session $140 Unlimited 30 Day Rate $380 Unlimited 90 Day Rate All classes are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Limited space and pre-registration is preferred. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged even if you have an unlimited package. Sign up online at wilmingtoncc.com or call (302) 655-6171 ext. 2113. $14/Session *$16/Pre iu Session $140 Unli ited 30 ay Rate $380 Unli ited 90 ay Rate All classes are one hour in length unless other ise noted. Li ited space and pre-registration is preferred.Walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged even if you have an unlimited package. Sign up online at il ingtoncc.co or call (302) 655-6171 ext. 2113.

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