May 2018 Newsletter

May 2018 Newsletter

T H E BULLETIN

MAY 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 Kimberly A. Ciconte J. Brinton Detwiler Megan S. Greenberg William B. Harman, Jr. Laura Lubin Rossi David E.Wilks Edward K.Wissing HONORARY DIRECTORS Joseph F. Hacker, III Richard H. Keller

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

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

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

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Our Club is in full swing for the season. Spring golf and tennis events are underway, the pool will be open shortly and the staff is excited to see the members enjoy full use of all our great facilities. So come on out and enjoy! I am at the Club most days and welcome the opportunity to talk to members. Hearing your questions and comments is how I develop topics that might be appropriate to bring to the Committee Chairs or the Board’s attention. It is most helpful if I can get your comments and questions in writing, so please don’t hesitate to send me a note. One question I get frequently is why we have the greeters by the Breezeway? The answer is that while there can be periods of downtime for the greeters, they play a vital role in improving the guest experience at WCC. Many of our quests arrive without their member host and can feel lost trying to navigate the Club.We heard this repeatedly for years.The professionalism and friendly assistance of the greeters improves first impressions and sets the stage for an exceptional experience. And remember, guests can often become future members! Gary Ferguson President

TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM PHIL 4 MEMBERSHIP 5 DINING & SOCIAL 6 EVENT PHOTOS 8 FEATURED EVENTS 10 BRIDGE & BOOK CLUB 12 GROUNDS 14 GOLF 16 RACQUETS 20 FITNESS 24

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A NOTE FROM PHIL

May Greetings! Although the outdoor sporting seasons started last month, the weather really wasn’t too cooperative. Now that we are turning the calendar to May, we expect that temperatures will rise and so will levels of activity.This Bulletin is packed full of information regarding upcoming events and activities, so please take a moment and review it thoroughly. I have a number of miscellaneous items to share with you. •The patio is now open for your dining pleasure! Please be reminded that tables may not be reserved in this area. • While dining on the patio, parents and grandparents are also reminded that the putting green is considered part of the golf practice facilities and not a playground. Please help your youngsters understand appropriate use and attire for this area. •There are two additional outdoor venues to enjoy as both Pub37 and the Café 1901 have their own patios. Use of each subscribes to the age and dress codes that coincide with the particular venue. • Opening the patios also means that warm weather is here and with it comes a change in the way we dress. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rules of attire that have been established by your fellow members for the various Clubhouse venues/entrances. Please do your best to always support the spirit of those standards. • Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 15th. All dining venues will be open for regular business including an expanded brunch in the Tavern/ Grille.The Mother’s Day Grand Buffet kicks off at 4:00 pm. After that, only the Grand Buffet will be offered. Seatings for that are available every half-hour until 6:30 pm. Make your reservation now to join us for one of our biggest events of the year! • There are several additional Food & Beverage events taking place in May. It begins on Thursday the 3rd with the Bellefonte Brewing Dinner. Cinco de Mayo specials will be offered all day in Pub37 on Saturday the 5th and we have our first Lobster Night of the season on May 10th. Check out this Bulletin for more information about all these events. • By now you should have received information about all our summer programs. We are pleased to offer more opportunities for you and your kids to use the Club than ever before. Sign up and enjoy the summer! • In Golf, the first Mixed Twilight of the season will be held on

Thursday the 17th. Sign-ups are underway. • Bocce, Pickleball and Croquet are already underway. Leagues have been loosely organized to coordinate play but allow for members to jump in and out as schedules demand. Call the Racquet Shop for more information. • We are currently revising some of our group fitness programs to carry us through the summer season. And don’t forget that Massage treatments may be scheduled through the Fitness Department. Please watch for follow-up emails that will outline the specifics of any adjustments. • This is the time of the year when activity in the parking lots really picks up. Please slow down and use caution. Parents with small children, please hold hands. The threat of a tragedy is always present. • Parking along the curb in front of the Clubhouse requires displaying a valid ADA permit. • I know it seems contrary to golf instinct, but we continue to ask that when using a cart on the South, you keep traffic in the fairway. Also, please strictly adhere to all signage, roping or traffic directional information on the courses. While permitting cart traffic as much as possible, we will be increasing our effort on minimizing the damage they create to turf and playing conditions. Your help is necessary and appreciated! • The Pool and Poolside Café will officially open for Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 am. Unofficially, if the weather is favorable, we may just feature a special “pre-opening” swim party on Friday the 26th.Watch your email and our Social Media platforms for more information as the day draws closer. • Once the Poolside Café opens, food service at the “Hut” will be curtailed for the summer. Beverages and snacks will continue to be offered. • As activity picks up, a gentle reminder that the voice use of cellular telephones is prohibited at the Club. Please keep your device silent.While it may be used for texting or checking email, please use discretion when choosing where and when you use your phone. If you are seen using a cell phone inappropriately, we will remind you of the policy and ask you to discontinue use. Members are urged to inform their guests of this rule. As you can see, there is more going on around your Club than ever before. Hopefully, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the offerings. As always, thanks for reading, and I’ll see you at the Club! Phil Iannelli General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP

MAY EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

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

NEWLY ELECTED MEMBER

Tip Tribbitt Executive Chef, 30Years

Richard & Christine Brezski

Manny Bulong Locker Room Attendant, 20Years

NEWLY ELECTED ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Kimberly Dukart, HeleneWhite

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Lila Rubano, Alexandra Smedley, Jackson Smedley, Jack Smith, Jonah Spikes, Kaia Yalamanchili, LincolnYalamanchili,WinstonYalamanchili

Ann Cresswell, Pastry Chef, 13Years

MAY MEMBER MILESTONES

ZacharyWoods Outside Service Manager, 6Years

Mrs. Elissa S. du Pont Mr. James M.Winfield, III Mrs. Judy S.Tarlov Mrs. Anne L. Naczi Mrs. Mary Johnston Dr.William D. Provine Mrs. Cherie Martinez Mr. D. Robert Buccini Mrs. Bernadette Buccini Dr. G.William Keller Mr. Robert E.Whyte Mrs. Sally Graef Mr.Thomas B. Evans, III

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Frank Duran Line Chef, 6Years

Justin Lewis South Course Assistant Superintendent, 2Years

IN MEMORIAM The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of:

Gloria Gamble - Member 58Years David F. Lyons, Sr. - Member 47Years Lorraine Simonton - 27Years

Matthew Stevenson Café Chef, 1Year

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FOOD SERVICE HOURS

SUMMER OF FUN! Click the cover photo below to view our Summer of Fun Booklet featuring social events, family activities, & summer camps!

MONDAY No Clubhouse Food Service Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm TUESDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

SUMMER OF FUN Featuring Social Events, Family Activities, & Summer Camps

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed

WEDNESDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed

THURSDAY Dining Room: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed

FRIDAY Dining Room: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

SPRING COCKTAILS Click on the photo below to view our Tavern & Grille spring cocktail menu.

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Opens at 5:00 pm

SATURDAY Dining Room: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tavern/Grille: 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed

SUNDAY Dining Room: Closed Tavern/Grille: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

Pub37: Opens at 10:45 am Café: Opens at 11:00 am Hut: Closed

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WINES OF THE MONTH

TAVERN/GRILLE WEEKLY SPECIALS

MAY 1ST THROUGH MAY 6TH Chicken Cacciatore over Penne, Garlic Bread

Dog Point Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2014 Glass $10.00 / Bottle $39.00

MAY 8TH THROUGH MAY 13TH Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions, Green Vegetable, Potato du Jour MAY 15TH THROUGH MAY 20TH Beef Stir Fry with CrispVegetables in an Orange-Ginger Sauce, Over Rice MAY 22ND THROUGH MAY 28TH Roast Pork Loin, Braised Red Cabbage, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Sauce

A complex cool climate Chardonnay with intensity and refreshing acidity. A bouquet of patisserie notes and a palate of citrus with fresh acidity. The fruit is whole bunch pressed and transferred directly to French oak barrels (15% new) and left to undergo indigenous primary and secondary malolactic fermentations for 18 months in barrel. Bottled without fining. Pairs well with scallops, white fish and even BBQ pork. Reviews: 93 Points, Mary-AnnWorobiec,Wine Spectator One of the best examples of Chardonnay from New Zealand, this is vivid, stylish and expressive with layers of sweet cream, orange blossom, nutmeg and mango flavors that are rich, juicy and succulent, revealing plenty of intensity and energy on the long lingering finish. Drink now through 2021.

MAY 29TH THROUGH JUNE 3RD Grilled Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti, Garlic Bread

Herencia Altes Garnatxa Negra 2015 Glass $7.50 / Bottle $27.50

The Garnacha Nehra is bright crimson in color and is very expressive with notes of red fruits and minerals that leap from the glass. Plenty of fruit on the palate, a touch of complexity and sweet tannins. Pairs well with grilled meats and lamb. The winemakers look for a range of Garnatxa vines, making certain to pick grapes with a good level of ripeness while avoiding excessive alcohol. Reviews: 91 Parker Points, 90 Tanzer's Points

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Specials cost $13.95 and include choice of soup or salad. Reservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated.

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.

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AUSTRALIAN WINE DINNER 04.19.18

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB THURSDAY, MAY 10TH LOBSTER NIGHT 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM DINING ROOM

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 5TH CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO WITH TACOS AND MARGARITAS!

PUB 37 STARTING AT 5:00 PM

FOUR COURSE MAINE LOBSTER DINNER

$2 Build Your Own Tacos Margarita Drink Specials

$42/PERSON

Jacket required for gentlemen, ties optional. Make your reservation with the Front Desk 655-6171.

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB SUNDAY, MAY 13TH MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH & DINNER BUFFET BRUNCH BUFFET 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM - TAVERN & GRILLE

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB MONDAY, MAY 28TH MEMORIAL DAY POOL PART Y 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reservations are accepted for 5 or more people.

DJ, Games, & Prizes!

DINNER BUFFET 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - BALLROOM

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pulled Chicken, & Traditional Sides Chit Bar

Reservations required. Coat and tie for gentleman and appropriate attire for ladies. Make your reservation with the Front Desk (302) 655-6171.

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Ping Demo Day 11:00 am - 3:00 pm XXIO Demo Day 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Tour North Course Restricted 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cinco De Mayo Specials Tennis Super Camp 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café! Men’s GAP Challenge Matches TaylorMade Demo Day 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Junior Tour North Course Restricted 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tennis Tri-Club Men’s Grass TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café! Callaway Demo Day 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Junior Tour North Course Restricted 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café! 26 Beat the Pro Contest North & South Course Junior Tour North Course Restricted 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Pool Opens TopYour Own Pizza All Day in the Café! 12 19

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 WGAP Match 9:00 am South Course

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Scramble 9:00 am Front South Men’s Twilight League 5:15 pm North Course

WGAP Match 9:00 am South Course North Course Restricted 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm WCC Book Club 4:00 pm Ladies’ Lounge Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

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Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Men’s Sr./Super Sr. Handicap Sign Ups Begin WGAP Challenge Matches 9-19 Couples Golf 2:00 pm North Course Tri-Club Party 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Margarita Tennis Mixed Doubles 6:00 pm

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am Lobster Night 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Hate ‘Em 9:00 am Back North Men’s Twilight League 5:15 pm North Course

WGAP Match 9:00 am South Course Sr. Club Championship Match Play Rd. 1 Begins North Course North Course Restricted 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce North Course Restricted 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 18-Holers 9:00 am South Course Cocktail Party 5:30 pm Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce 18-Holers BBOP 9:00 am South Course BBOP Rd. 1 Begins North Course President’s Cup Rd. 1 Begins South Course Sr./Super Sr. Handicap Rd. 1 Begins North Course Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce 6:00 pm The Hut 6:00 pm The Hut

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

Sr. Club Championship Match Play Sign Ups End Men’s GAP Matches 9:30 am South Course Sundaes on Sunday Starting at 5:00 pm Café

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Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37 Friday Night Lights

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am North Course Restricted 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Mixed Twilight 5:30 pm Front South

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Low Net 9:00 am Back South Men’s Twilight League 5:15 pm North Course

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Tavern & Grille Dinner Buffet 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Ballroom

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Thursday Bridge 9:30 am Men’s Member-Guest 1:00 pm South Course

Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pub37

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Stringball 9:00 am Front North Men’s Twilight League 5:15 pm North Course

No Clubhouse Food Service Hut Open 5:00 pm Boys & Girls Club North & South Course

Men’s BBOP Qualifying Ends South Course Men’s President’s Cup Qualifying Ends North Course Sr./Super Sr. Handicap Sign Ups End Sundaes on Sunday Starting at 5:00 pm Café 27 Beat the Pro Contest North & South Course Junior Golf Kick-Off Event - Golfzilla 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Pool Open Sundaes on Sunday Starting at 5:00 pm Café

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28 Beat the Pro Contest North & South Course Tennis Battle of 52 with Greenville CC Memorial Day Pool Party 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

29 18-Holers Even & Odd 9:00 am North Course Tuesday League: Pickleball & Bocce

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm 9-Holers Tee to Green 9:00 am Back South

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am Ladies’ Joint Twilight 5:00 pm North Course Junior Racquets Summer Kickoff 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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TRI CLUB SOCIAL RSVP by Sunday, May 6th with the Front Desk [email protected]

BOOK CLUB Our Tuesday, May 1st selection, Fredrik Backman’s poignant book Beartown , takes place in an isolated, small town in Sweden that is failing fast as it continues to lose young people and commerce to the larger nearby towns. However, the residents have hope that things will improve as the town’s junior ice hockey team is about to compete in the national hockey semifinals and they have a chance of winning and bringing glory and economic revival to Beartown. Having the hopes and dreams of a town placed on the shoulders of its teenage hockey players is a tremendous burden. Emotions are at a fever-pitch when the juniors win their semi- final match, but darkness shatters the euphoria and dreams when the community learns a violent act occurred against a young girl the night of the team’s victory and their star player is involved. Without him, the team can’t win the championship. People are in disbelief and take sides.Scandalous lies are flung about. This act affects everyone; it shatters their dreams and tears the community apart. Yet with all the anguish and tears, you will find that love, sacrifice and the bonds of friendship shine through, thereby offering hope and inspiration. Join us in the Ladies’ Locker Room at 4:00 pm on the 1st as Phyllis Aerenson and Patrice Sysko lead the discussion of this unforgettable book. Our June selection is Ronald H. Balson’s compelling thriller, Once We Were Brothers . Two young men are raised as brothers, yet find themselves on opposite sides in the Holocaust. Sixty years later, a prominent businessman and philanthropist is accused of being a Nazi war criminal. Is he? Is this a frame-up or an authentic attempt to bring a war criminal to justice? You won’t be able to stop reading

Tri Club Social: On The Boardwalk Wilmington Country Club Friday, May 11th 6:30 pm - 9:00pm Food .. Games DJ .. Photobooth

5th & 6th grade Junior Members from Wilmington Country Club, Vicmead Hunt Club, & Greenville Country Club Guests Welcome! 2 Guests per Member Attire: Boys - Collared shirts, khakis, or dress shorts Girls - Skirts, dresses, or nice slacks $37/Person RSVP by Sunday, May 6th Email: [email protected]

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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

June 14th : Swiss Teams Game

MARCH 29TH First Place: North - South Section A: Liz Fahl - Eleanor Brown Section B: Tucker Giddens (Guest) - Katherine Hoopes First Place: East - West Section A & B: CindyWright - Judy Chapman (Guest) Section C: Marina Tarlov - Carolyn Hooper

APRIL 5TH First Place: North - South

Section A: Eleanor Brown - Anthony Cardinal Section B: Nancy Diver - Barbara Mitchell

First Place: East - West Section A, &C: Diane Bernhard (Guest) - Marie Mackay

APRIL 12TH First Place: North - South Section A: Margaret McGrath - Tom Hughes Section B: Katherine Hoopes - Tucker Giddens (Guest)

First Place: East - West Section A & B: Marion Borden - Toni Battaglia Section C: Betty Larson - Marina Tarlov

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A NOTE FROM GROUNDS

POLLINATOR MEADOWS

The members ofWilmington Country Club have historically taken great pride in their sensitivity to our natural environment as well as our obligation to do all we can to be responsible stewards of this wonderful setting cradled within pristine and historically famed DelawareValley.Together with the total dedication to excellence in overall presentation, our Club has pursued a number of significant programs that are dedicated to environmental stewardship.These initiatives include our continued commitment to Audubon Sanctuary Certification, the WCC Blue Bird Trail and more recent Purple Martin and Osprey nesting programs. Toward the end of last year’s fruit season, discussion was initiated among knowledgeable and environmentally active WCC members about the possibility of revisiting the Apiary (bee-keeping) program that had previously been considered here at Wilmington Country Club. In concert with leading members of the Grounds staff, the subject matter was enthusiastically investigated prior to any thought of advancing a proposal for Board approval. Information was garnered from initial meetings with an extremely knowledgeable consultant, Don Coats. He suggested conservation efforts could be more helpful to the environment and more widely appreciated by WCC members if we created attractive native habitat for all pollinators. We learned that European honey bees are considered agricultural stock animals, and the winter losses we read about are restored on bee farms in the south, shipped by truck-loads of “packages” and relocated in all regions. The honey bee industry loses about 30% of their stock annually, requiring regular spring replacement. The importance of honey bees as pollinators for a significant amount of our farm and floral crops is widely recognized.There is a growing concern however, that honey bees may crowd out native bees, share viruses with them, and may enhance pollination of invasive plant species. So it is our native bees that also need help. Their decline is continuous, not restored. Native bees evolved over eons with native plants, pollination for berries, fruit and our floral landscape. They need native habitat which humans can appreciate as well. There are well over 100 bee hives located between Greenville and Chadds Ford. These bees have little or no crop pollination need in this area except for two CSA farms where they indeed, have hives. Ninety percent of these

hives are motivated by the hobby passion of their owners and their quest for collecting honey. The reality is that the first and best thing thatWCC can do to assist in this important area of our natural environment is to create greater areas of meadows or wildflowers that will support all forms of pollinators. With this information in hand, we devised a plan.The first step is to pick an area that would be appropriate for development of our first pollinator meadow. Many character actors were considered, and it was concluded that the area behind the North Snack Stand, left of #10 North tee, would provide the proper exposure, be out of play, provide an attractive aesthetic value, and would also be close to our fruit trees which will benefit from native orchard bees.The second step will be to provide a limited display area that would provide our members a limited representation of the meadow and wildflower plants available and what they might look like at maturity if envisioned in larger forms of planting. This area will be grown from plugs and will mature quickly as opposed to a much larger area that would be grown from seed.The third step would be to develop the size and shape of the desired larger areas of presentation and the dynamics of support necessary to grow from seed and to maintain thereafter.This certainly promises to be an exciting undertaking that will add great value to our already established environmentally friendly efforts. Not only will it be a vibrant backdrop to the North Snack Stand, but we will be helping to sustain the local populations of pollinators that provide us with such abundant annual fruit in our orchard. Additionally, periodic presentations can be offered by appropriate resource experts in natural history that will help club members appreciate the contributions they are making for conservation.Appropriate signage and newsletter articles will also keep members abreast of the habitat progress. Most people are unaware that there are such important and fascinating creatures as native bees. There are about 200 species in Delaware. The conservation of butterflies should not be overlooked. The proposed array of wildflowers, in clusters that will eventually spread to multiple locations, will attract Monarchs, Swallow Tails, Cabbage, and many others. The potential enhancement of this pleasant visual experience should inspire the informed observer if attentive to the beauty of “little things.”

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BLUEBIRDS & PURPLE MARTINS WCC BIRD PROGRAM

Greetings from the WCC Bird Team! We all should be very proud that WCC has earned its certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. What this means, in a nutshell, is that ourWCC Grounds staff and crew works to maintain the course, environs and facilities in a manner that is environmentally friendly. There are six areas that are evaluated by Audubon International - one of those areas is Wildlife Management, e.g.: our Bluebird Trail and Purple Martin Condos. 2018 marks our fifth year for the Bluebird Trail, now 30-nesting boxes strong, mostly along the cart-path of the North Course and the third year for our Purple Martin T-14 condos clustered just to the East of the pumphouse below the green on 12-North see our 2018 Trail Map. Last year we fledged approximately: 150-Bluebirds, 60-Tree Swallows, and 50-Purple Martins, (fledging is the number of young birds that successfully hatch and leave the nest to become adults) pretty amazing don’t ya think.

The really good news is that most of these “fledges” will return to WCC to set up “house” and raise their own families. Why Bluebirds (BB) and Purple Martins (PM)? Well, not only are these two-species beautiful to look at and listen to, they also eat many pounds of insects, many of which we consider to be pests. This in turn allows our WCC Grounds Crew to curb the use of pesticides. Also, both BB’s & PM’s are classified as “threatened” and need our help. Bluebirds and Purple Martins nest in cavities, historically in trees. However, as trees have been cut, their natural habitat has been severely reduced. Study after study has shown that BBs & PMs are attracted to if not prefer artificial cavity nests, just like our WCC nesting-boxes. It has been shown that “monitoring” of the nesting boxes, on a weekly basis, will lead to a much more successful nesting and a better fledging rate. This monitoring process involves checking the nesting progress of each of our 30-BB-boxes and 28-PM condo units, by a 2-person Team of WCC members, usually on Monday,

and recording in summary detail what is happening in each nesting-unit, it usually takes about an hour to complete. During the nest-box check if nests of invasive and unwanted species, such as sparrows or wrens are discovered, these are removed, provided there are no eggs in the nest, thereby leaving the boxes clean and available for the desirable species, in our case, Bluebirds and Tree Swallows and Purple Martins in the T-14 PM-Condo Units. Monitoring is not only a key element of our WCC Bird Program, it is easy and lots of fun. Almost all of our Monitors report how they become very attached if not parental to these beautiful creatures. If you have any questions, suggestions or if this is something that you would be interested in please send me an e-mail ([email protected]) or give me a ring - (302) 547-6947. In addition to the great work of our Monitors, our WCC Bird program owes its success in good measure to the interest and efforts of Dan Pierson, Head of Grounds, and his very capable Team.

Happy Birding! Leigh Johnstone

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MAY GOLF EVENTS Tuesday, May 1st :Women’s GAP Match (South Course 9:00 am Shotgun Start) Wednesday, May 2nd : Men’s Twilight League (North Course 5:15 pm Shotgun Start) Friday, May 4th :Women’s GAP Match (South Course 9:00 am Shotgun Start) Saturday, May 5th : XXIO & Ping Demo Day (11:00 am – 3:00 pm) Sunday, May 6th : Men’s Senior Club Championship Match Play Signups End Sunday, May 6th : Men’s GAP Match (South Course 9:30 am – 11:00 amTee Times) Sunday, May 6th : PGA Junior League Practice (3:00 pm) Tuesday, May 8th :Women’s GAP Match (South Course 9:00 am Shotgun Start) Wednesday, May 9th : Men’s Twilight League (North Course 5:15 pm Shotgun Start) Friday, May 11th : Men’s Senior/Super Senior Handicap Tournament Signups Open Friday, May 11th : 9-19 Couples Golf (North Course 2:00 pm Shotgun Start) Saturday, May 12th :TaylorMade Demo Day (11:00 am – 3:00 pm) Wednesday, May 16th : Men’s Twilight League (North Course 5:15 pm Shotgun Start) Thursday, May 17th : Mixed Twilight (North Course 5:30 pm Shotgun Start) Saturday, May 19th : Callaway Demo Day (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm) Saturday, May 19th : PGA Junior League Practice (3:00 pm) Sunday, May 20th : Men’s Better Ball of Partners and President’s Cup Qualifying Ends Sunday, May 20th : PGA Junior League Match (3:00 pm) Sunday, May 20th : Men’s Senior/Super Senior Handicap Tournament Signups Close Monday, May 21st : Private Outing (North and South Courses Closed) Wednesday, May 23rd : Men’s Twilight League (North Course 5:15 pm Shotgun Start) Thursday, May 24th : Men’s Member-Guest (South Course 1:00 pm Shotgun Start) Saturday, May 26th - Monday, May 28th : Beat the Pro Contest (South Course) Sunday, May 27th : Junior Golf Kickoff Event (2:30 pm – 4:00 pm) Thursday, May 31st : 9 & 18 Holers Women’s Twilight (North Course 5:00 pm Shotgun Start)

GOLF 101: INTRODUCTION TO GOLF FUNDAMENTALS

Classes begin Thursday, May 3rd and continue Thursday May 10th and June 7th, 21st, and 28th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, led by Bob Lennon and PGA Staff. Master the basics of the game in a fun and social setting with this one hour primer on fundamentals. Open to men, women and couples. Cost of $35 per player includes one hour of PGA Professional instruction and one drink at Pub37. Minimum of four students. You can see the full offering of coaching programs available right HERE!

2018 GOLF PROGRAM

See what's coming up for our 2018 Golf Season - click here to view the booklet. This booklet includes information about our Men's and Ladies' 18-Holer's & 9-Holer's for the 2018 season.

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Click the photo above to view our 2018 Junior Golf Program Booklet.

CONGRATULATIONS WOMEN'S GAP TEAM

MEN'S OPENING DAY The weather cooperated, and it turned out to be a fair day for golf in the Men's Opening Event on the South Course on Friday, April 27th. A total of 111 entrants played in groups of four made by blind draw in a two better ball of four format. In our net division, the team of Cameron McDonald, Zach Chipman, Pat Sweeney and John Zufelt took home the victory with an outstanding score of 19-under par, 123 total. Hot on their heels was the second place team of Jeff Ciconte,Trippe Wayman, Perry Beberman and Doug Herrmann with a final score of 17-under par, 125 total. Our third place team in the net division was Bob Altschuler, Chris Savage, Pete Fitzpatrick and Dave Stephens with a final score of 16-under par, 126 total. In fourth net, we had the team of John Dennison,Tom Mester, ChrisTigani and SteveTigani with a score of 15-under par, 127 total. There was a tie for fifth place net between the teams of Jay McManus, Kevin Smith, Chris Hix, Rick Allen, and Dave Ripsom, Roland Pamm, Adrian Jones and Jon Kirby. Both teams finished with a score of 14-under par, 128 total. In our gross division, the team of Thorpe Moeckel, Michael Clark, Bret Morris and Hal Erskine had the winning score of even-par, 144 total. Congratulations to all of our prize winners and thank you to all of the participants! A giant tip of the cap to ourWomen’s GAPTeam 1 who scored a giant win this past Tuesday over Merion, 5-2!

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NEWS FROM THE GOLF SHOP JUNIOR GOLF KICKOFF EVENT The Golf Staff is hosting a Junior Golf Kickoff event at the Short Game Practice Area.This event will jump-start what promises to be a fabulous summer of Junior Golf. Even if your child is not yet a part of Junior Golf program, he or she will have a great time at this event.There will be a Chit Bar available as well as snow cones, hot dogs, pitching and putting games. MEN’S TWILIGHT LEAGUE The Men’s Twilight League is underway, but we are still looking for those who are willing to be a substitute for a player who cannot attend a match. In order to be a substitute, you must possess an established handicap index. Playing in this event is a great way to meet other members in the laid back atmosphere of the matches. Please call the Golf Shop, (302)655-6022, if you would like to register as a substitute, or would like further details. MEN’S PRESIDENT’S CUP & BETTER BALL OF PARTNER QUALIFICATION The qualification process is underway for the President’s Cup and Better Ball of Partners. This year the President’s Cup matches will be played on the South Course and the Better Ball of Partners matches on the North Course. In order to be eligible to qualify for these two annual championships, players must have an established handicap.When qualifying, players must declare their intent to qualify beforehand by signing in for play on the qualification sheet located at the entrance of the Golf Shop. All qualifying rounds must be played with a male member(s) (not including the players partner), who will attest the player(s) score. Players may only attempt to qualify once. SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PLAY Our Senior Club Championship sign-up is underway and will end on Sunday, May 6th.The matches are played on the North Course with no handicaps. Seeding for the event will be done through handicap index, from low to high. Randy Mitchell will be looking to defend his title against the field. SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP The sign-up process for this event will begin on Friday, May 11th and end on Sunday, May 20th. This event is on the North Course, with matches played on the white tee markers at full handicap off of the low ball. Seeding for this event will be made through handicap index, from low to high. Players aged 55 and over will be eligible for the Senior Division, and those aged 70 and over will be eligible for the Super Senior Division. Jon Saunders is the defending Senior Champion and Leigh Johnstone is the defending Super Senior Champion. MAY MEMBER-GUEST The May Member-Guest will be held on Thursday, May 24th at 1:00 pm on the South Course. Members are invited to bring 1 or 3 guests to this event. Sign-ups will be limited to the first 104 participants entered into the event. The sign-ups for this event will begin on Saturday, April 21st at the start of business, 7:30 am.The format for the event will be Best 1 of 4 Gross plus Best 1 of 4 Net. Cost for the event will be $150 per person including a lunch buffet (11:30 am), on-course snacks and beverages, tee gifts, prizes, dinner following play (golf casual attire).To sign-up starting April 21st, please call the Golf Shop at (302) 655-6022.

GOLF HOURS

GOLF SHOP Monday: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm BAG ROOM Monday: 8:30 am - Dusk Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 am - Dusk Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 6:30 am - Dusk

DRIVING RANGE may 1th - may 6th

Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday,Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday (Clean Pick): 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday & Holidays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday (Clean Pick): 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

DRIVING RANGE may 7th - may 31st

Monday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday,Thursday, & Friday: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday (Clean Pick): 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday & Holidays: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday (Clean Pick): 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

COURSE OPENING Monday: 9:00 am Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays: 7:30 am

SNACK BARS Staffed,Weather Permitting

North Course: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm South Course: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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BEAT THE PRO CONTEST Over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th, the Golf Shop will be bringing back the ever popular, "Beat the Pro", sweeps event.Two players from the Professional Staff will play and post a better ball score on the South Course to be revealed at the end of the weekend.To play, sign-up with a partner on the sweepstakes board (located outside the Golf Shop). The event is a better ball of partners format (90% HDCP). Men will play from the White Tee Markers and women will play from the Green Tee Markers. Each player on the team must wager an amount up to $200 and must be marked on the sign-up sheet before play.  If your team's better ball score is lower than the professional's better ball score you will double your wager in golf shop credit. If your team's better ball score is equal to or higher, then you will receive your initial wager in golf shop credit.

WOMEN’S EIGHTEEN-HOLE GOLFERS

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Our season is finally underway. If you were unable to attend the Opening Meeting, the Booklet has been placed in lockers and is filled with important information for our 2018 season. May is a busy month beginning with Team Matches, signups for Memorial Better Ball of Partners and President’s Cup Tournaments, WCC Cocktail Party for all women golfing members on Tuesday, May 15th and sign-ups for the Member-Guest and Senior/Super Senior Tournaments. A Mixed Twilight is scheduled for Thursday, May 17th at 5:30 pm with golf, cocktails and dinner. We also have a Women’s Twilight for 9-Hole and 18-Hole members on Thursday, May 31st starting at 5:00 pm with cocktails and dinner to follow. Come out and join us! WOMEN’S NINE-HOLE GOLFERS Rita Kingery Cook President Tiny Mulvena Vice President Claudia Peters Treasurer After a delightful breakfast and raucous Golf Jeopardy! on Wednesday, April 11th, the ladies donned their winter gear the following week for a Step-Aside Scramble. 1st Place - Marlene Zeleny, Susan DiPietro, Janice Conner and Diane Ciconte 2nd Place - Audrey Fasy, Mary Jane Elliott and Jacqueline Kairis 3rd Place - Claudia Peters, Greer Silliman, Judy Boyle and Ann vanOgtrop We will have a joint cocktail party with the 18-Holers on Tuesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Please contact Ruth Handler at rhandler@handlerhomes. com or (302) 740-9201. l dies member - guest wilmington country club T 19 I F FANY ’ S a J U N E 2 0 1 8 1 2 : 3 0 P M T I M I ME WE ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME YOU TO THE 2018 LADIES MEMBER-GUEST. WE ARE EXCITED FOR A WONDERFUL DAY OF GOLF, GOOD FOOD & DRINK AND GREAT FRIENDS. E E

MEMORIAL DAY FOOTJOY TRUNK SHOW Tuesday, May 22nd through Monday, May 28th

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RACQUETS NEWS

ADULT TENNIS

May is the beginning of our active outdoor tennis season with programs for all levels and ages. Our spring junior tennis and squash programs continue through Memorial Day with our regularly scheduled program. In addition we have a weekly adult clinic, cardio and round robin schedule, along with Cup and USTA leagues and practices. Several events will be happening in May. Our annual Tennis Super Camp featuring top area tennis professionals donating their time to host a camp on Saturday, May 5th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Learn from these top pros by moving court to court with mini clinics on a variety of topics. This event benefits the Delaware Tennis Foundation which provides funding for programs like Rodney Street,Wheelchair tennis, and the Boys and Girls Club, among others. Sign up in the Racquet Shop for this super camp. We will host our

MONDAY 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Men’s CardioTennis

TUESDAY 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Ladies' Singles Tennis Clinic

annualTri Club Grass Court Men’s Event on Saturday, May 12th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. We will be competing against players from Vicmead and Greenville on our grass tennis courts followed by lunch. Sign up individually or with a partner. Our annual Battle of 52 versus Greenville is on Memorial Day from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This friendly competitive doubles competition features men’s, ladies and mixed double with each game counting for the final score. Greenville holds the current trophy so we would like to win and have the trophy back where it belongs. This event is followed by a cookout. Our Junior Racquets Summer Kickoff is on May 31st from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm for juniors ages 5 and older. In addition to our Friday Night Lights featuring Pickleball, Bocce, and Croquet, on selected Friday night during the spring and summer we are also offering Tennis Margarita Mixers on selected Friday nights this spring/summer (May 11th, July 6th, August 3rd and on June 1st – Mixed Cardio Team Tennis) We hope you will enjoy the fun with various activities and afterwards in The Hut. See you on the courts. Ed McQuillin Racquets Director

WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Ladies' CardioTennis

THURSDAY 8:45 am - 10:00 am: Ladies' Doubles Clinic 3.5+

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Ladies' Singles Tennis Clinic

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Mixed CardioTennis

UPCOMING RACQUETS EVENTS

Tuesday, May 1s t:Tuesday Night Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Saturday, May 5th :Tennis Super Camp, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 8th :Tuesday Night Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Friday, May 11th : Margarita Tennis Mixed Doubles, 6:00 pm

SATURDAY 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Men’s CardioTennis

Saturday, May 12th :Tri Club Men’s Grass Court Doubles, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 15th :Tuesday Night Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Friday, May 18th : Friday Night Lights, Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 22nd :Tuesday Night Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Monday, May 28th : Memorial Day Battle of 52 Tennis Event vs. Greenville CC, 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesday, May 29th :Tuesday Night Pickleball, Bocce, & Croquet, 6:00 pm Thursday, May 31st : Junior Racquets Summer Kickoff Event (Ages 5-14), 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

9:00 am - 10:00 am: Ladies' CardioTennis

9:00 am - 10:30 am: Men’s Tennis Round Robin

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2018 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM 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.

MUNCHKINS (3-4 YEARS) Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

RED 1 (5-6 YEARS) Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Friday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm RED 2 (7-8 YEARS) Thursday 3:45pm-4:30pm Friday 3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

GREEN COMPETITION Tuesday 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Wednesday 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm YELLOW COMPETITION 1 Monday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm YELLOW COMPETITION 2 Tuesday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

RED 3 (7-8 YEARS) Sunday 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

ORANGE (8-10 YEARS) Tuesday 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Friday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

HIGH SCHOOL Monday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GREEN/YELLOW (10+ YEARS) Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Friday 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

HIGH PERFORMANCE Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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

ADULT SQUASH WEDNESDAYS 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

SPRINGTIME SELF-SCHEDULING BOX LEAGUE One singles match a week starting Monday, May 7th through Monday, June 18th. Prize for first and second place winners - no charge to participate! To sign up please contact Ed Chilton at [email protected] US NATIONAL JUNIOR DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS - RECAP The 32nd US National Junior Doubles Championships was a big success here at Wilmington Country Club on April 13th-15th. There were 85 juniors forming 60 Doubles teams across 9 divisions. Ten of our own juniors participated. Jennifer Cleary and Ben Schiltz finished 4th in the Mixed Under 19 Division and Peter Harris and his partner,Eli Segal of Philadelphia, won the consolations of the Boys Under 19.

THURSDAYS 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

To sign up for programs, please contact the Racquet Shop [email protected]

2018 US NATIONAL MIXED DOUBLES B CHAMPIONSHIPS Congratulations to Lexie and Chris Saunders for finishing second in the 2018 US National Mixed Doubles B Championships!

JUNIOR SQUASH Session 5 : April 9th - May 21st

The Junior Squash Clinics in the first two weeks of April will be more doubles oriented. Great way for our juniors to learn the game and become future participants and champions!

USSRA SANCTIONED SINGLES TOURNAMENT Click here to register for the event. Contact Ed Chilton with any questions.

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TUESDAY 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: 5-6Years 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: 7-9Years 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 10-12Years 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 12-14Years THURSDAY 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm: 5-6Years 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm: 7-9Years 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 10-12Years 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: 12-14Years

Please join us... USSRA SANCTIONED SINGLES TOURNAMENT SKILL LEVELS 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 AVAILABLE JUNE 23-24 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Saturday Night gathering for players and companions Food, drinks and entry prizes Registration and entry fees at modules.ussquash.com/ssm/pages/tournaments/ information.asp?tournament_id=9594 or contact Ed Chilton at [email protected]

SUNDAY 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: 5-6Years/7-9Years

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: 10-12Years 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: 12-14Years

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WCC SWIM TEAM SUMMER CAMPS

SWIM TEAM PRACTICE

Evening Practice Begins Monday, June 4th

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm: Ages 6 & 8 under 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm: Ages 10 & over

Daytime Practice Begins Monday, June 11th 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Open 9:00 am - 10:00 am: All ages Diving Practice Begins Monday, June 11th Monday,Wednesday, Friday 8:15 am - 8:45 am Swim Clinics Begins Monday, June 18th Tuesday &Thursday 10:30 am - 11:00 am

CLICK TO VIEW OUR JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE!

SWIM TEAM SCHEDULE Thursday, June 7th : Swim Parents Orientation Meeting, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm/Time Trials Tuesday, June 19th : Lane versus Team 52 at Greenville CC Wednesday, June 20th :Tatnall versus Team 52 at Wilmington CC

Tuesday, June 26th :WCC at Greenville CC Thursday, June 28th : GCC at Wilmington CC Wednesday, July 4th : Pool Games for Juniors

Thursday, July 5th :Team 52 Fun Pancake Practice at Greenville Tuesday, July 10th : Swim and Dive League Championships at Wilmington CC (Rain dateWednesday, July 11th) Tuesday, July 17th :WCC Swim Club Championships (Rain dateWednesday, July 18th) Tuesday, July 24th :WCC Junior Sports Award Banquet

ADDITIONAL SWIM EVENTS Saturday, May 26th : Pool Opens Monday, May 28th : Memorial Day Pool Cookout Tuesday, May 29th : Pool Closes for week Saturday, June 2nd : Pool Open for Season

Friday, June 22nd : Movie/Raft Night Wednesday, July 4th : Pool Games Friday, July 20th : Movie/Raft Night

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FITNESS & YOGA NEWS BEAST BADGE WORKSHOP

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.

Sunday, May 20th, 1:00 pm $25

Summer is a great time for Junior Members to earn their Beast Badge and start using the Fitness Center to get in shape, get ready for fall sports, or master the fundamentals of fitness.The Fitness Center Rules state that the fitness facility is available to members, age 16 and older. All Junior members aged 10 through 15 must possess the Beast Badge. Junior members aged 10 and 11 may only use the facility if accompanied by their member parent. Please sign up at the Fitness Desk.

SPRING INTO YOGA!

Balance Learn a series of postures while incorporating breath work that will teach you how to stabilize your spine and strengthen your core with the mindful moving of your body in a stronger, more efficient way.This class is for everyone! Hot Vinyasa Start your day with this dynamic and challenging 60 minute yoga class held in a heated studio and designed to build strength, balance, exibility and cardio endurance. Intermediate to advanced levels/all age groups welcome. Foundations (90°) Strength, Endurance and Flexibility. Get into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures, linking the moving of your body with natural rhythm of your breath. Foundations (75°) Get into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures, linking the moving of your body with the natural rhythm of your breathing. Learn to move more efficiently focusing on proper body alignment with detailed instruction and modifications to fit your needs. Yoga will improve your balance range of motion, posture and flexibility. Beginners to advanced practitioners welcome – this class taught in a comfortable temperature. RestorativeYoga Experience deep relaxation and release tension in this warm class. No experience necessary. Postures are performed standing, sitting and lying on the mat. WarmYoga Flow This warm class teaches students how to safely transition from one pose to the next.The sequences are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness and concentration over time. Each class will end with rest (shavasana) and brief meditation. Some experience with Yoga Foundations/Beginner Yoga is recommended, but all levels are welcome.

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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