July 2021 Newsletter

July 2021 Newsletter

ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB JULY 2021 E-NEWSLETTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Social and Dining

4-9

Golf

10-13

Fitness

14-15

Racquet Sports

16-17

Aquatics

18-19

Junior Activities

20-21

Membership

22-23

ANCCF

23

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

INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4 TH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 AM 11:00 AM-1:30 PM 3:00 PM-7:00 PM

National Anthem by the Pools Swimming Activities

Carnival Activities, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy on the Upper Deck & Front Lawn Balloon Artist & Juggler on the Patio Independence Day Cookout on the Patio with live music Rooftop Terrace opens for Lottery Winners Independence Day Buffet opens on the 2 nd & 3 rd floor of the Clubhouse (5 Star Ballroom reserved for Lottery Winners, open seating everywhere else) Balloon Artist on the Rooftop Terrace (Lottery Winners only) DJ on the Rooftop Terrace (Lottery Winners only) Red 9 Fairway opens for ‘bring your own blanket.’ No personal alcohol containers allowed. Chit bars will be available.

4:00 PM-8:00 PM 3:00 PM-7:30 PM

Advance Sale Wristbands for the Independence Day buffets will be available for pick up at the ARL Front Desk until Saturday, 3 July. Wristbands will also be available for purchase on July 4 th at a cost of $33 per adult and $21 per child (ages 2-11). Click here for more! INDEPENDENCE DAY WRISTBAND INFORMATION

5:00 PM 5:00 PM-8:30 PM

5:00 PM-8:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

RESTAURANT HOURS

ROOFTOP HAPPY HOUR!

To place an order, click here.

‘CELEBRATING THE SUMMER OLYMPICS’

4 th of July Hours : Grille & 1924 - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Stars & Stripes - 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (bar until 10:00 PM)

Wednesday, 14 July from 7:00 to 9:00 PM $33 per person - Dress Code is Casual. This Event is Open to Adults 18 and Over

GRILLE Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

‘A SUMMER NIGHT IN PARIS’ Wednesday, 28 July from 7:00 to 9:00 PM $27 per person - Dress Code is Casual. This Event is Open to Adults 18 and Over. Registrations open 7 July.

1924 Wednesday & Thursday

STARS & STRIPES Sunday & Monday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Tuesday-Thursday 7:00 AM-9:00 PM Friday & Saturday 7:00 AM-10:00 PM

11:00 AM-9:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM-10:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM- 8 :00 PM

UPCOMING IN AUGUST

Wednesday, 11 August Registration opens at noon on 21 July Saturday, 14 August Registration opens at noon on 24 July Wednesday, 18 August Registration opens at noon on 28 July Saturday, 25 August Registration opens at noon on 4 August with hosts Jonathan Sands and Jeff Shelton Thursday, 29 July 7:00 PM in the 5 Star Ballroom $28 per person Registration opens 8 July PUB NIGHT TRIVIA

Rooftop Happy Hour Journey to Polynesia! Summer BBQ

Lobstah Night!

Rooftop Happy Hour

with live music! Saturday, 24 July 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM $28 Adults/$17 Age 5-11/$6 Ages 2-4 SUMMER BBQ ON THE PATIO

FAIRFAX CLUBHOUSE

FRIDAYS SHRIMP NIGHT 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Adults $29 | Children(5-12) $15 Join us at Fairfax on the 1st & 3rd Friday in July the ever popular Shrimp Night Buffet! Featuring all you can eat salad bar, boiled shrimp, spiced shrimp, fried shrimp and more!

4 TH OF JULY SCHEDULE

4:30 PM - Pledge of Alligiance & Swimming Activities 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM - Clubhouse Activities 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Buffet 6:30 to 9:00 PM - Live Music, Snow Cones & Balloon Artist 9:30 PM - Fireworks For those who do not win the lottery: Buffet Cost for Fairfax Walk-Ins (seating first come first serve)

$50 for Adults (Age 12 and Up) $30 for Children (Ages 0 to 11)

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Adults $29 | Children(5-12) $15 Join us on the patio or in the grill on Saturday evening for a Prime Rib Buffet . In addition to slow roasted prime rib, we will also offer additional chicken and seafood options. SATURDAYS PRIME RIB BUFFET

SUNDAYS BACKYARD BBQ

4:00 PM to 7:30 PM Adults $18 | Children(5-12) $14 Sunday evening are for BBQ. Join us on the patio or in the grill for the return of the Backyard BBQ . Menu includes Hamburgers, Hotdogs, BBQ Chicken and Ribs.

Pavilion on the Green (POG) Monday-Wednesday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday-Sunday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HOURS OF OPERATION

Mixed Grille and Upper Patio Monday-Wednesday: Closed Thursday-Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

GOLF

GOLF COACHING & PROGRAMMING

Stay up to date with all things going on with Golf Coaching and Programming by subscribing to the Golf Instruction Opt in through the website. To get e-mail updates, go to the ANCC website, log on under your specific member number, go to My Profile, Edit My Info, select Preferences and check Golf Instruction. Arlington 3July – Interservice Scramble 5 - 9 July – Golf Course Maintenance 18 July – Mixed Couples 19 July – Golf Outing 24 July – Flight Match Play Deadline Rd. 1 25 July – Senior Flighted Match Play Deadline Rd. 1 Fairfax 12 July – Golf Outing 31 July – Parent-Child Scramble UPCOMING EVENTS Congratulations to the 2021 ANCC Senior Club Champions Shelley Savage and Stuart Brown. Shelley defended her title to win her fourth Senior Women’s Club Championship by defeating Jill Vantine 2 & 1. Stu won his first Senior Men’s Club Championship by defeating Brett Sampson 2 & 1. To see all the results, click here. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS!

NOT RECEIVING GOLF UPDATES?

Did you know you can receive golf updates directly to your personal email account? All you need to do is log onto the ANCC Website, click ‘My Profile,’ click ‘Edit My Info,’ then ‘Advanced,’ scroll down to the Golf Section and click any of the activities you are interested in which range from ‘Golf Instruction’ to ‘Golf Organizations’ to ‘Golf Updates.’We want you to be informed on all things golf, so please log-in and sign-up for these updates. It’s super easy and only takes a couple of minutes!

Congratulations to the 2021 ANCC Stroke Play Champions Shelley Savage and Tripp Baird. Shelley shot a two-day total of 151 (79 – 72) to win her seventh Women’s Stroke Play title. Tripp shot a two-day total of 147 (73 – 74) to win his first Men’s Stroke Play title by three shots. To see all the results, click here. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONS! This year’s Junior Tour Parent-Child Scramble will be held at the Fairfax course on Saturday, 31 July. All ANCC Juniors between the ages of 5 – High School as certified under the guidelines set forth in the “Junior Tour” Junior Golf Program, and ANCC Golf Rules are eligible to play. This is a two-player scramble of teams made-up of one parent and one child. Parents may play as a team with more than one junior. All parents must have a valid USGA handicap index. For complete tournament information and to enter, click here. ANCC JUNIOR TOUR PARENT-CHILD SCRAMBLE

ANCC JUNIOR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

This year’s Junior Tour Championship will be held at the Arlington & Fairfax courses on Wednesday and Thursday, 25 & 26 August. All ANCC Juniors between the ages of 5 – High School as certified under the guidelines set forth in the “Junior Tour” Junior Golf Program, and ANCC Golf Rules are eligible to play. Entry forms will be available online ONLY beginning 25 July. For complete tournament information and to enter, click here.

Thanks to all those new members who have recently joined our organization. For those interested in joining, please contact Membership Chairman, Sally Mitchell, at (703)409-1438 or at [email protected]. Memorial Cup : We will be playing in honor of Anne Haffey and Anne Rita Pooley. Memorial Cup Day 1 at Fairfax on Tuesday, 13 July. Sign up by clicking here. Lunch will be served in the Terrace Grill. Memorial Cup Day 2 at Arlington on Tuesday, 2 0 July. Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM. Lunch will be served. Sign up by clicking here. Any questions, please contact Lillie Simpkins at [email protected], Penny Wood at [email protected], or Georgia Cylke at [email protected]. No WNHGO golf on Friday, 9 July at Arlington due to course maintenance. Our 2021 season well underway with monthly tournaments, Interclub matches, and match play. CWGO is a group of working women and ladies who have retired after joining. Members have a wide variety of handicaps and skill levels but we all have one thing in common and that is a love of the game of golf. As Covid restrictions are loosening we are able to enjoy more socialization as well. We want to extend our thanks to all the ANCC staff who make our club experience the very best. If you have an interest in joining our group contact our Membership chair, Dianne Forburger, at [email protected]. Visit ancc.org> select Golf> CC Organizations & Teams> Women’s Groups>CWGO. CWGO: CAREERWOMEN’S GOLF ORGANIZATION WNHGO: WOMEN’S NINE HOLE GOLF ORGANIZATION

FITNESS HOURS OF OPERATION Monday through Friday - 5:00AM to 8:00 PM Staffed from 7:00AM to 7:00 PM Sunday/Saturday - 7:00AM to 6:00 PM Staffed from 8:00AM to 6:00 PM

TAI CHI - POP UP CLASS! Friday, 16 July 10:00 AM Tai Chi promotes relaxation, straight posture, strong legs, and balance. It improves sleep quality, cognitive function, and cardiovascular fitness, and is excellent for fall prevention. In this class, we will learn (at least) the first five postures and movements. More importantly, we’ll focus on embodying the tai chi principles that are the “active ingredients” in tai chi’s great health-giving power and benefits. This class will be offered in person and over Zoom.

Most group exercise classes are offered both in person and on Zoom. You have the option to subscribe one month at a time or ongoing, or to register for single classes. Monthly subscription rates are $35 for Standard Classes and $50 for Specialty Classes. You may participate in individual Standard Classes for $15/class or individual Specialty Classes for $20/class. GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

FOREVER FIT (HYBRID) Wednesdays at 11:00 AM This is a class for the young at heart who want to work on balance, flexibility, and light strengthening. Options will be offered for varying ability levels. It will be helpful to have a chair and a couple of light weights. muscle groups with options for dumbells (or other weights), tubing, and sometimes body weight. TONING & ABS (HYBRID) Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 PM and Saturdays at 10:00 AM A full-body workout! We’ll work all major STANDARD CLASSES FITNESS FUSION (IN PERSON) Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 AM A combination of Step aerobics, full-body toning, and Pilates, all in one class! Please note that this class is offered in-studio only and is not available on Zoom. POWER YOGA (HYBRID) Wednesdays at 6:00 PM This class is a physically challenging class that is suitable for all levels. In this class you will gain strength, balance, grace, flexibility, and endurance. Get ready to sweat!

SPECIALTY CLASSES PILATES (HYBRID) Mondays at 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM

Enjoy an age-defying full body workout. Gain core strength, flexibility, and better balance while improving your posture and enhancing athletic performance!

GENTLE YOGA (HYBRID)

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM

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.

YOGA FUSION (HYBRID) Fridays at 8:30 AM

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

ZUMBA (IN PERSON) Saturdays at 8:30 AM

Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance moves, incorporating interval training fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness!

RACQUET SPORTS

SUNDAY CARDIO CLINIC 1:15-1:45 PM For those members looking for a fast-paced, tennis based evening cardio session, join Pro Jean-Marc Krone Sundays at 1:15 PM. Contact (703.979.5471) for questions and updates. Cost: $38/participant.

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

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

LADIES’ TUESDAY EVENING INTRACLUB TENNIS LEAGUE 6:30-8:00 PM For ladies unable to play during the day, we offer an evening league through the outdoor season. After paying an annual $10 participation fee, this program is a great way to meet new tennis partners. Sign-up online here. Contact Pro Neil Bennett for questions. MID-DAY CARDIO CLINICS TUESDAYS, 4:00-5:30 PM AND THURSDAYS, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM For members looking for a tennis based mid-day cardio session, there are weekly clinics. 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.

LADIES EVENING CLINIC WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM

For ladies looking for cardio on weekends, join Pro Jean-Marc Krone on Friday evenings at 6:00 PM. These clinics are designed to provide a workout at a beginners pace. Contact Ruya Kor (703.979.5471) for updates. Cost: $38/participant

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 2 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. 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.

GENERAL REMINDERS

Our guest policy of two guests/per day/per member family applies to both ARL and FFX. We will continue to evaluate our numbers at both clubs and make changes, as warranted. For now, please email [email protected] if you would like considerations to bring additional guests to our pools beyond two. Towel service at both ARL and FFX is being provided this season. The staff will provide one towel at check-in for those members and guests wanting a towel. Please be mindful that on busy days, we may run out of towels so having a spare with you is appreciated.

Swim, Dive, and Junior Team are in full swing at the club. Masters Swim and Water Aerobics have also kicked off for the season. Please check out the aquatics tab on the ANCC website here for the most up to date information. TEAMS & PROGRAMS AQUATICS

4 TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AT OUR POOLS

Pools will open at 10:00 am at both ARL and FFX.

ARLINGTON POOLS

ANCC Arlington festivities will begin at 11:00 AM with fun for all at the pools. Come prepared for the ever-popular underwater coin search, pigeon, t-shirt relay and family relays! There will also be games for the younger swimmers in the training and wading pools. Activities will conclude around 2:00 PM. Please note : Arlington pools will remain open until 8:00 PM.

FAIRFAX POOLS

ANCC FFX festivities will begin at 4:30 PM with fun games for all ages. All pool activities will conclude before the Fairfax Buffet starts at 6:30PM. Please note : The Fairfax Pools will remain open until 7:00 PM. At both ARL and FFX, we encourage all members to bring a towel on the 4th of July. We will have towel service but may run short throughout the day. 4 TH TOWEL SERVICE Our guest policy remains in effect for the 4 th with members permitted to bring two guests/per member family/for the day. 4 TH GUEST POLICY

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES

RAINBOWCITY

We are in full swing and looking forward to seeing you all this summer. No reservations required. Please ensure that you go online and register for the 2021 season. Friendly reminders: Current registration prior to first visit 3-hour limit with parent/guardian in site Snacks are allowed and you may order meals from one of the dining facilities Rainbow City is a Nut Free ZONE! SUMMER HOURS: Thursday, 1 July to Sunday, 15 August Sunday through Thursday : 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Friday & Saturday : 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM Rainbow City will support certain Clubhouse events as advertised. Reservations will be required for these events and no shows will be billed.

SAVE THE DATE! TUESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER COLLEGE ADMISSIONS: A ROAD MAP FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS This seminar will offer insight into what col- leges are looking for and advice for adjusting to the post COVID-19 admissions landscape. It will also give students and their families information on how to be well-prepared for the college admissions process. Topics include: Researching colleges Visiting campuses and college fairs virtually and in-person Developing a college list Standardized tests and test-optional schools

The session will also introduce the Common Application and tips on preparing strong applications and essays, as well as a brief overview of financial aid. Does your student require accommodations on the SAT/ACT or during college? We will also talk about the accommodations process and what things to look for in a school for students who require accommodations throughout the program. Rebecca Claster , Claster Educational Services - Becky is an independent educational consultant who specializes in undergraduate admissions and gap year advising. Emily Singer Lucio , Smart Start Educational Consulting - Emily has worked in higher education disability services for thirty years and has been working as an independent educational consultant for the last four years.

MEMBERSHIP ANCC

FOUNDATION DID YOU KNOW? Fort Richardson Interpretive Display On May 26, 2021, the Fort Richardson “Interpretive Display” was unveiled in a ceremony staged by your ANCC Foundation and attended by the current and two past Chairmen of the Board of Governors. This culminated more than four years of planning and fund raising by theFoundation. To learn more about the “Interpretive Display” and view pictures of the display and the unveiling ceremony, Army Navy Country Club faced during the War, click here.

BE AN AMBASSADOR

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. Please click here for more information. SONS & DAUGHTERS PROGRAM 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 Newly Commissioned, 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.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 21 MAYTHROUGH 19 JUNE RESIDENT LT COL GEOFFREY P. ANDERSON, USAF COL KEVIN C. BALISKY, USA ENS ALEXANDER T. BARRIS, USN

LT SARAH BLAKE, USN MRS BRETTN. BOHN

CDR MARSHALLT. BOYD, USN CPT ROBERT S. BYTHER, USA MR CHRISTIAN K. CAMPBELL MAJWILLIAMY. CHANG, USAF MS GLORIA P. CLEMENT MR ALEXANDER D. COBEY MS KATY E. COLAS

MRS SARAH S. COLLINS MRS JENNAC. COOPE MR JAMES L. DARON COL JASON S. DAVIS, USA CAPTNICHOLAS J. DIENNA, USN RET. LT RYANT. FOSTER, USN MR ALEXANDER P. GILBERT LTGEN CHARLES R. HEFLEBOWER, USAF RET. CPTMATTHEWB. HURLEY, USA RET. CAPTMEGHANA. MCGUNIGLE, USMC MAJ KATHLEEN E. MERKL, USAR MR SETHW. MILLER MR AARONT. PAYNE MAJ RYANM. PETERS, USA MR PAUL POTEET MR JASONW. REILLEY CPT SEAN P. ROEMER, USA RET. MR DOMINIC K. SO LCDR ANNE L. ZACK, USN SOCIAL MR GABRIEL K. BELL MS MELISSA LAURENZA MR SEAN K. ROBERSTON ABSENT CPT BRENDAN C. CARTY, USA 2NDLT ANDREW B. ELLISON, USAF ENS YUISUNG KWON, USN LTC CONWAY LIN, USA RET. ENS NICHOLAS C. MILJUS, USN MR JORDAN L. ROLF 2ND LT THOMAS R SHEEHY, USMC ENS WILLIAM R SOLDOW, USN 1STLT WILLIAM R. TIMMONS IV, USANG LT DOMINIQUE M. WRIGHT, USNR ENS ALEXANDER X. YEISER, USN

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 Membership program offers the opportunity 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