Newsletter - November 2021

Newsletter - November 2021

Volume 28, Issue 11 | November 2021 The Seven Oaks Scene

Golf  Tennis  Food  Fitness  Family  Friends  Fun

Message from the President by Mike Burton, President, Board of Governors

I hope you all enjoyed the month of October at Seven Oaks. As we prepare

and is still under way with the addition to a new restroom facility. We completed the renovation of our Oak Room dining room and our Grand Ballroom, and they both look outstanding. Our two new pickle ball courts were recently opened up for play and the final touches of that project are almost complete. In addition, we are upgrading the tennis/fitness bathrooms, tennis courts and adjacent areas. We continue to focus on improve- ments for the entire facility, including fitness and swimming facilities. Locker room painting and carpeting are now done in addition to the Golf Shop and restrooms. Our new ADP payroll and HR system was approved and will be implemented in January. Irrigation studies are now underway as we prepare for a long term look at our entire water system. As most of you know, the roofing at all of our facilities is long overdue for a change, so that will be looked at in the upcoming year. In additi- on, preliminary architectural work is under way to provide an overview of our options for both the expansion of the Mixed Grille, in addition to the tennis/fitness facilities.

for our last two months of the calendar year and the holiday season fast approaching, I would like to reflect on our last ten months. I am so very thankful for the private club that we are all members of and the support from all of you. The Board of Directors is committed to creating the finest facility in Kern County, which should be evident in the detail of the abundant recreational and social amenities, along with the impressive quality of the services provided. Thank you again to our wonderful staff of over 120 employees and the leadership of our General Manager and his management team. We’ve accomplished a lot under some very trying conditions throughout the year. In our last board meeting, we reflected on our strategic planning efforts, in addition to the many projects that still remain. As we try to prioritize and budget next year’s plans, I would like to share with all of you what has been completed so far in our current year.

Work was completed on our Lakes 9 greens and bunkers project. Our West 9 project began in June

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Club Hours

Clubhouse Tuesday - Sunday 6am - 9pm Oak Room Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 9pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm The Grille Tuesday - Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 7am - 9pm

Golf Course Tuesday - Sunday 7am - Dusk Tennis & Pickleball Monday - Sunday 6am - 10pm Tennis Pool & Gym Mondays 5am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 5am - 9pm

Oaks Snack Bar Tuesday - Sunday 7:30am - 2:30pm

Grand Island Pool & Gym Mondays 5am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday 5am - 9pm Grand Island Snack Bar Friday - Sunday 9am - 4pm

Let's Get Social!

"LIKE" Us on

Capture & Share your Seven Oaks memories with us! instagram.com/7oaksccbako

Contact the Reception Desk to get your invitation!

facebook.com/soccbakersfield

Board of Governors

Committee Chair

E-mail

Mike Burton

President

[email protected]

Scott Howry

President-Elect House/Social

[email protected]

Paul Miller

Secretary

[email protected]

Jay Ericsson

Governor

Finance

[email protected]

Clarine Gilliam Governor

Tennis/Pickleball/Fitness [email protected]

David Mettler

Governor

[email protected]

Ryan Newman

Governor

Golf/Greens

[email protected]

Dianna Prather

Governor

Membership

[email protected]

Jeremy Brehmer

Past-President

[email protected]

John Pitre

CFO

[email protected]

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Phone Directory

Seven Oaks Country Club has been fortunate to have established a large group of owners and leaders throughout the years with a vision for growth and development. Our current Directors and Committees will continue a path towards continuous improvement and do what is best for the long term well-being of our entire facility. I am extremely excited that our membership continues to grow and we are financially strong. As I have stated previously, if you are preparing for the holiday season and it includes our club, please plan ahead. This time of the year is really exciting for all of us, so enjoy it with family and friends. We’ve got some pretty awesome things in store for all of you as we move into the months of November and December.

Golf Shop

664-6474 664-6490

Tennis Office

Reservations

Reception Desk

664-6404

Take Out

The Grille

241-5910 241-5900 664-6069 241-5930

Oak Room

Grand Island Snack Bar Oaks Snack Bar @ Tennis

Accounting

Until next month, Happy Thanksgiving and I hope to see you soon!

Jeanette Rangel Judith Sandoval

664-6056 241-5919

Catering & Events Marie Joseph Membership Sales Tonya Bower Member Services Eryn Urban

Mitch Bronson Lakes #3 October 20th Gary Cope Oaks #4 October 28th

664-6421

664-6038

664-6418

General Manager Enrique Contreras, CCM 664-6254

Car Wash Services Saturdays, starting at 9am

Drop your car off next to the Tennis Pool area or give your keys to the Golf Shop and we will do the rest!

$25 for Cars $30-$35 for Trucks/SUVs Cash payment can be left with the Car Wash staff or you can charge it to your member account* * There is a $5 convience fee for charging to your member account

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Manager's Message

by Enrique Contreras, CCM, General Manager/COO

In regard to our other renovations, we have new carpet and paint in the Golf Shop and both the men’s & ladies’ locker rooms. We are in the process of installing new counter tops, mirrors, faucets and shower doors in the bathrooms at the Tennis Pavi- lion and we have added landscaping in the Pickle ball area. Little by little, with the help of the Board of Governors, we are improving the Club.

I’d like to thank all of the members who attended our Journey tribute concert on October 2nd; there was a lot of singing, swaying and dancing! I’d also like to thank those that participated in our Hallo- ween Party - we had a great turnout with 360 mem- bers and guests in attendance. Fun was had by all and I’d like to extend a huge thank you to our staff, for putting this event together for our members! Don’t forget to make reservations for our next big events - Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Novem- ber 25th and The Jingle & Mingle Ladies Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8th; you can make your reservations with the receptionist at 661- 664-6404. This year the Social Committee has selected Christ- mas for Seniors Kern County as their charity of choice. The Donation Drive will be from November 2nd through December 8th. Their wish list items are various toiletries and $10 gift cards, etc. For a complete list, please check your weekly email blast or pick up a copy of their Wish List at the reception desk. Thank you for all of your support during the closure of the golf course - it is now in perfect condition. Thank you to Tom and his staff for all their hard work!

If you are interested in serving on any committee, please contact Eryn Urban at 661-664-6418.

A reminder, as the year is ending and the holidays are approaching. Members and guests need to ad- here to the Club’s Dress Code: collared shirts are re- quired for men and at no time should a member or guest wear jeans with rips or holes in them. Please pass this along to your guests, to avoid embarrass- ment. Finally, I like would to congratulate our Membership Sales Director Tonya Bower and her husband on the arrival of their first daughter, Dakota Lee, 7 pounds and 4 ounces!

Again, thank you to all our members for your conti- nued support.

See you at the Club!

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Welcome Our Newest Members

Cullen & Myka Chambers, Jatinder & Manjit Gill, Carlos & Krista Rodriguez, Eric & Erica Uberroth

Seven Oaks Book Club

The Seven Oaks Book Club meets each month to discuss books on a reading list which is selected by mutual consent of the Book Club members. All members of SOCC are invited to attend. Our selection for November is… Takes One to Know One by Susan Isaacs

In thiswhip-smart suburbanmystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Isaacs, a retired FBI agent turned Long Island housewife taps into her investigative past when she begins to suspect that her neighbor is harboring criminal secrets.

Always sassy, smart, and wickedly witty, Susan Isaacs is at her formidable best in a novel that is both bitingly wry and ominously thrilling. Our next meeting is November 18th at 11:30am at the Club Please email Bee Barmann at [email protected] to receive information on joining the meeting.

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What's Cookin' by Corey Dye, Executive Chef

With fall upon us and the cooler weather, I wanted to give everyone a personal favorite of mine. We ran this soup for September's Candleight Dinner and the feedback was fantastic - I hope you enjoy it as well.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

1 butternut squash (about 3 - 4lbs.) 2 large carrots peeled 1 large onion 3 stalks of celery 4 cup chicken stock .5 cup cream 1 tbsp cinnamon .25 cup brown sugar 2 tsp clove powder toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Cut the squash in half and rub the meat side with salt and oil and roast in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until soft. Pour the chicken stock into a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cut the vegetables into large chunks and put in a pot with the chicken stock. Simmer until the vegetables are soft. Once the squash is ready, scoop out the meat and put it in the pot with the vegetables. Add the sugar, creamand spices. Puree in a blender, food processor or with a hand blender until desired texture is acheived. Serve with toasted pumpkin seeds, if desired.

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It's that time of year again to think about the Club's future and that future depends on you... Get Involved !! Board of Governors If you are interested in serving on the Board of Governors, you are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be an Equity Member in good standing who has served for two (2) years on one of the Club’s standing committees. As per our Bylaws, members must have their application in by November 30th. Applications are available from our Member Services Director, Eryn Urban at 661-664-6418 or [email protected]

Become a Committee Member! The Board is now accepting letters of intent for vacancies on our House & Social, Golf & Greens, Membership and Finance Committees. For more information on each committee or to submit your letter of intent, please contact Eryn Urban at 661-664-6418 or [email protected] .

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Fitness Schedule ~ November 2021

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Saturday

5:30 - 6:30am Boot Camp Mike GI 8:00 - 9:00am Total Body Workout Norma ES 4:30 - 5:30pm Zumba Stephanie ES

5:30 - 6:30am Boot Camp Allison GI

5:30 - 6:30am Boot Camp Mike GI 8:00 - 9:00am Pilates Stretching Allison ES 9:00 - 10:00am Aqua Fitness Allison TP 9:00 - 10:00am Zumba Fitness Norma ES 4:00 - 5:00pm Zumba Fitness Aida ES

5:30 - 6:30am Boot Camp Aida GI

5:30 - 6:30am Boot Camp Aida GI 7:00 - 8:00am Zumba Toning Aida ES 8:30 - 9:30am Pilates Stretching Allison ES 9:30 - 10:30am Aqua Fitness Allison TP 4:00 - 5:00pm Zumba Fitness Mike & Norma ES

6:00 - 7:00am Boot Camp Aida GI 7:30 - 8:30am Yoga Lynne ES

8:00 - 8:50am Total Body

8:00 - 8:50am Total Body

Circuit Allison ES

Circuit Allison ES

9:00 - 10:00am Aqua Fitness Allison TP

9:00 - 10:00am Aqua Fitness Allison TP

8:30 - 9:30am Zumba Fitness Norma ES

11:00am - 12:00pm Zumba Fitness Mike ES

11:00am - 12:00pm TRX Mike ES

4:00 - 5:00pm Circuit Aida ES

4:00 - 5:00pm Total Body Workout Norma ES

5:00 - 6:00pm Yoga Lynne ES

Class Locations GI - Grand Island Pavilion ES - Exercise Studio at the Tennis Pavilion TP - Tennis Pavilion Pool

Reminder: Guests and/or Outside Personal Trainers are not allowed in the Gyms or at Fitness Classes

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On the Courts

by Dave Krueger, Tennis Director

Junior Tennis

JUNIOR 'ROG'

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4pm to 5:30pm

High School Drills Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8pm

On court drills will include point play, dead ball drills, fitness drills and mental toughness skills. Match play focuses on players using tactical and technical skills developed during practice.

Adult Tennis

Women's Tennis Drills Wednesdays 9 – 10:30am.

Live Ball Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8pm This program is a fast moving, very intensive hitting and drilling course. Must have a USTA rating 3.5 and above. Call Jason at 661-717-4217.

This is the best way to get in to tennis. If you don’t have a racquet or you feel your racquet is outdated, don’t worry, we have plenty of Demo racquets you can try out.

PICKLEBALL PADDLE ROTATION & THE 'PICKLEBALL SADDLE'

Scenario: All 4 Pickleball Courts are full and a foursome is now waiting for a court.

Solution: All 4 courts are now part of the Pickleball Paddle Rotation.

The group of 4 who just arrived put their Pickleball paddle into the “Pickleball Saddle”. The first court that finishes their game (up to 11- win by 2) will come off the court and place their pickleball paddle in the Saddle and the foursome waiting for the court now heads over to the open court and plays their game up to 11. At most,a few minutes will pass before another court will open and the foursome waiting will now head over and play. The foursome who just finished puts their paddle in the Pickleball saddle and waitsfor the next open court. During this time, only doubles is allowed, no singles play. If a group comes with 6 players, they will rotate in and out the same as afoursome. Once players leave and there is no waiting, you go back to continuous play without leaving your court.

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Biathlon

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