September 2017 Newsletter

September 2017 Newsletter

T H E BULLETIN

SEPTEMBER 2017

a newsletter for members of the wilmington country club

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As our summer season winds down and we enter the fall, we should stop to again appreciate our staff atWilmington Country Club. While our bricks and mortar are wonderful, it is our staff who make for our outstanding member experience. With this in mind,we will all receive, later in September, a request to support the Club’s Centennial Scholarship Fund. This fund was started as part of our Club’s Centennial Celebration in 2001 with the first awards being made in 2002. Under the direction of the Centennial Scholarship Committee, chaired by Jamie Murray, this fund has grown to over $528,000. Each year, applications are received from Club employees and their family members requesting support for their educational costs.At the Committee’s meeting in June 2017, the applications from 26 employees/dependents were reviewed and all were considered worthy of an award. In total, $48,000 was awarded to those 26 individuals. Eighteen of the applicants achieved GPAs greater than 3.0. Of the 26, 10 applicants received awards in previous years. The Centennial Scholarship Fund in an excellent way for us to show our appreciation to our outstanding staff. If you have given in the past, please continue your support. If you have not yet given, please consider a donation later this month. As always, thanks for reading. Joseph F. Hacker III President

TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM PHIL 5 BRIDGE & BOOK CLUB 6 DINING & SOCIAL 8 FEATURED EVENTS 10 FARMTOTABLE PHOTOS 12 FITNESS &YOGA 14 GROUNDS 16 GOLF 18 RACQUETS 20 CONNECT WITH US facebook.com/wilmingtoncountryclub instagram.com/wilmingtoncc1901 twitter.com/wilmingtoncc Share your photos with us by using #wilmingtoncc

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

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Joseph F. Hacker, III

VICE PRESIDENT GaryW. Ferguson TREASURER Cameron B. McDonald

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Samuel DeSantis, Beatrix Nace, Julia Reese

NEWLY ELECTED ASSOCIATE MEMBER Sharon Sullivan

SECRETARY Melissa Riegel

DIRECTORS

SEPTEMBER MEMBER MILESTONES

CLASS OF 2017 Richard D. Cates J. Brinton Detwiler Megan S. Greenberg William B. Harman, Jr. Roland C. Pamm Laura Lubin Rossi Edward K.Wissing CLASS OF 2018 D. Michael Gioffre, Jr. Thomas C. Humphrey Randall P. Mitchell John C. Richmond Edward A.Tarlov

Mr. John S.Wellons Mr. Andrew J. Podolsky Mr. Richard P.S. Hannum, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Seitz

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Mrs.Tina B. Mitchell Mr. Patrick M. Ashley Mrs. Marcia Balotti

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SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE MILESTONES

Carlos Rojas, Cook RyanWrightson, Line Chef

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John S.Wellons MarthaWhite

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Hipolito "Poli" Aguilar, South Course Bunker Captain Kim Edwards, Accounts Payable/Payroll

HONORARY DIRECTORS Richard H. Keller William H. Daiger, Jr.

Juan Corona, Cook

Geraldine Murzynski , Banquet Server

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

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

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

Betty L. Fasick - Member 30 years S. Maynard Turk - Member 53 years

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

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT If you have a birth announcement that you would like to share, please email Meghan Spero at [email protected] with your child’s name, date of birth and a picture.

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A NOTE FROM PHIL September Greetings! Comments, Feedback, Suggestions, Constructive Criticism... call it what you like, receiving it is commonplace in the life of any Club’s General Manager. It comes in all different shapes and sizes and can be delivered in a variety of different formats. Sometimes it evolves around individual use, preferences and perception while other times it is focused on the “greater good” of the membership as a whole. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that our membership is not shy about making their thoughts and feelings known. Even though sometimes the points raised are difficult to address or resolve, your willingness to share them with me speaks to the level of trust you have in our commitment and desire to maintain the highest possible quality levels. I sincerely thank you for that. Be assured that all input is valued and I recognize its importance - particularly to the individual who has offered it.

In recent years, we have extended the pool season a weekend past Labor Day with general success. We will do it again this year. The pool will be closed Tuesday through Friday immediately following the Labor Day weekend, but will reopen Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th with hours 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.The Café will also be open the same hours. Hope for good weather! Inside the Clubhouse, September marks the beginning of what I like to call the “Dining Season”.Although the patio will remain open until the weather turns, I urge you to consider dressing up a bit and visiting the Dining Room. In my humble (and perhaps biased) opinion, there is not a nicer room or experience in the area.Thursday remains a “jacket, no tie” night. Piano music makes the experience complete on Friday and Saturday evenings.You don’t have to wait for a Birthday to enjoy a wonderful evening out with special friends or family. What’s new? This month, one answer to that question is “Fitness on Demand”. We have converted the former Group Ex/Yoga room located in the Squash Building to a “Fitness on Demand” studio.“Fitness on Demand” provides hundreds of instructor-led video class offerings that cross all facets of fitness. From Spinning toYoga and everything in between, members can now enjoy a structured workout that fits their schedule. Members who already participate in one of our Group Exercise Packages may enjoy this new offering at no additional charge, but any member may gain access to the area for a minimal monthly charge ($10).Watch for information regarding introductory workshops to learn more. I know the seasons are beginning to change because we just had a meeting to review this year’s Christmas decorations. It reminded me to remind you that there is no better place to hold your Holiday Celebration than your Club. Barbara and Kara mentioned to me that several good dates remain available. Whether your event is for 20 people or 200, personal or business, give us a call and let us show you how easy and painless Holiday entertaining can be. Speaking of the Holidays, our Clubhouse team has been quite busy with the final plans for the upcoming season. A complete informational/promotional brochure from our Communications team that outlines the entire schedule from Thanksgiving to New Year’s will be distributed before the end of the month. There are several new events planned, as well as a return of your favorites.When you get yours, please take a moment or two to review the details so you can plan appropriately. Once again, summer has passed with incredible speed. It seems like yesterday we were enjoying the opening of the Pool and Café with a wonderful three-day Memorial Day weekend. Swim Meets, Sports Camps, Golf and Racquets Championships, July 4th Celebration and the addition of Bocce, Croquet and Pickleball are just some of the great memories of the season. I hope you have had a chance to take advantage of the facilities enjoying your favorite pastime. If not, don’t despair - there is still a full complement of social, golfing, racquets and fitness activities planned, so plenty of opportunities remain! I’ll see you at the Club! Phil Iannelli General Manager

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BOOK CLUB Our Tuesday, September 5th selection, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, confronts the problems of race, prejudice and justice. Ruth Jefferson is an African American labor and delivery nurse in a Connecticut Hospital. During a routine checkup of a newborn, she is told by the father to get away from his wife and baby, and then the father talks to her boss. Ruth is assigned to another patient and a note in the newborn’s folder says, “No African American personnel to care for this patient.” The next day, Ruth is the only nurse in the nursery when the baby stops breathing. What should she do? She hesitates but then does perform CPR, but it is now too late, and she is charged with a serious crime. Can she win with a white public defender? Will having 20 years nursing experience, being a widow, and having a husband who was killed while serving in Afghanistan help her or does her race negate everything? Join us on the 5th at 4:00 pm. in the Ladies’ Lounge as Patsy Walls leads the discussion of this intense book dealing with a challenging, controversial topic. Our October selection is Christina Baker Kline’s novel, Orphan Train , which tells the story of the orphan trains which ran between 1854 and 1929 and which took thousands of abandoned children from the East Coast to the Midwest where their fate would be determined by luck and chance. Kline features a rebellious foster teenager and a 91 year old widow who rode the orphan train when her parents died. Their tales of resilience in the face of aching loneliness and upheaval are inspiring.

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.

SPECIAL BRIDGE LESSON & LUNCHEON WITH ARNIE Six Principles to Improve your Technique as Declarer

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH BALLROOM 9:30 AM

Please sign up at the Front Desk with your table of 4. You will play all of the hands with only your table.

All levels of play are welcome. Call Mary Jo Chandler or Louise Roselle with any questions.

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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! 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 JULY 20TH First Place: North - South Section A: Anthony Cardinal - LeeWiley Section B: Diana Terrell - Ann Liarakos Section C: ChristaWalker - Nancy Bowman (Guest) First Place: East - West Section A, B & C: Candy DiSabatino - Mary Jo Fidance JULY 27TH First Place: North - South Section A: Thomas Hughes - Elizabeth Fahl Section B: Donna Cohen (Guest) - Nancy Diver First Place: East - West Section A: Susan Herrmann - Sandy Anzilotti Section B: Dorothy Newlin (Guest) - Katherine Hoopes AUGUST 3RD First Place: North - South Section A: Patricia Sinex - Lou Ann Carter Section B: Eleanor Brown - Eleanor Maroney (Guest) First Place: East - West Section A: Elizabeth Fahl - Anthony Cardinal Section B & C: Nancy Barlow - Bill Barlow AUGUST 10TH First Place: North - South Section A & B: ChristaWalker - Candy DiSabatino First Place: East - West Section A: Kimmie Fulweiler (Guest) - Louise Roselle Section B: Judy Chapman (Guest) - Joan Connolly

MEMBER-MEMBER BRIDGE TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH BALLROOM 1:30 PM

5 o'clock Cocktails & Dinner for all!

Spouses & Friends Welcome!

If you have any questions, please contact Candy DiSabatino at (302) 655-1003

Sign up at the Front Desk (302) 655-6171

The Wilmington CC Duplicate Bridge group is honoring our long-time director Arnold Fisher at the North American Bridge Championship to be held in March of 2018 in Philadelphia. This fall Arnie will have been directing

here at WCC for 30 years. He is a well respected national and international champion, director and teacher and was recently honored by the American Contract Bridge League for reaching the impressive milestone of 20,000 lifetime master points, a feat few accomplish. Pictured: Chairman Louise Roselle (left) and Assistant Chairman Ginny Kuhn (right).

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FOOD SERVICE HOURS

UPCOMING DINING & SOCIAL EVENTS

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

THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR AT THE PUB Thursday, September 21st, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Small Plates Dip Trip: Crab, French Onion, Spinach, Kettle Chips · 10 House Made Mozzarella Sticks: Balsamic Marinara · 8 Spicy Shrimp LettuceWraps · 8 Pork, Cheese & Bean Empanadas: Chimichurri · 10

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

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

Bison Sliders: Smoked Cheddar,Tomato Onion Jam, Arugula (2) · 8 / (3) · 12 Chipotle Chicken Tacos: Avocado, Pico, Poblanos, Cheddar Jack, Sour Cream · 11 Scallop & Bacon Egg Rolls: Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce · 10 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET - TAVERN & GRILLE Sunday, September 24th, Starting at 11:00 am Full A La Carte Brunch Menu Available Made to Order Omelet Station Brunch Buffet featuring: Eggs Benedict, French Toast, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Scrapple, Chicken Breast, Fish Entrée, Assorted Cold Salads, Fruit, Bagels, Coffee Cake and a Variety of Breakfast Breads

Pub : 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

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

LOBSTER NIGHT Final one of the season! Wednesday, September 27th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Dining Room – Jackets Required Make reservations by calling the Front Desk OKTOBERFEST Thursday, October 12th - Tavern & Grille German Dinner Specialties, Live Accordion Music SAVE THE DATE: HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL Friday, October 27th, 6:00 pm Indoor Tennis Courts Music, Food, Games, Prizes

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

Pub : 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

Pub : 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

SAVE THE DATE: CANDLELIGHT DINNERS Reservations begin Tuesday, November 7th at 9:00 am by calling the Front Desk Tuesday, December 19th Wednesday, December 20th Thursday, December 21st

Pub : 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

August 29th through September 4th Grilled Chicken & Eggplant Parmesan over Spaghetti, Garlic Bread September 5th through September 10th Roast Pork Loin, Braised Red Cabbage, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Sauce September 12th through September 17th Ground Sirloin with Green Vegetable, Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Gravy

September’s wines of the month keeps us in the state of California.This month we are heading to the Lodi region of California, nestled between San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Long referred to as the center of California’s wine production, Lodi enjoys a rather conducive climate for grape growing. Cool wet winters and summers of hot days and cool nights lend the region to high quality wines and rather prolific production levels. Although the wines of Lodi have certainly taken a back seat to those of Napa and Sonoma, recent vintages have brought the region’s wines to the forefront, especially the wines produced from the Zinfandel varietal and other eclectic varietals.

September 19th through September 24th Roast Turkey Breast with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Vegetable, Cranberry Relish

James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California 2013 Glass $8.00 / Bottle $32.00

September 26th through October 1st Calves Liver with Bacon & Onions, Green Vegetable, Potato du Jour ---

The Cabernet Sauvignon is a very approachable but nonetheless a substantive wine, featuring lush fruit flavors with a touch of oak. In the words of the James Mitchell winemaking team,“wine as real as Lodi – rugged, bold and honest”.

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 $12.95 and include choice of soup or salad. Reservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated.

James Mitchell Sauvignon Blanc, Lodi, California 2015 Glass $8.00 / Bottle $32.00

The Sauvignon Blanc offers beautiful aromas of tropical and citrus characteristics that culminate in a crisp and bright finish. The wine is more akin to the French style with herbal nuances but still exhibits the citrus attributes of the new world style.

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Tapas Night September 6th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | DINING ROOM meant to be shared among friends, Each small plate ordered arrives at your table when ready. This style of dining allows you to try various dishes including cured meats and cheeses, vegetables, salads, meats, and seafood...something for everyone! We recommend 2-3 plates per person as all items are served a la carte allowing you to build the meal you want!

FALL 5K FUN RUN/WALK

09.09.17

To make your reservation, please call the front desk at 655-6171 JACKETS REQUIRED

$25 PER PERSON

JUNIOR RACQUETS FEST

LOBSTER NIGHT W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 2 7 T H 6 : 0 0 PM - 9 : 0 0 PM dining room Complete four course Maine lobster dinner. $42/Person Jacket required for gentlemen, ties optional. Please make your reservation with the Front Desk.

SEPTEMBER CALENDAR

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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Happy Hour in The Pub 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Labor Day Men’s Member-Member South Restricted All Day

Friday Night Lights The Hut 6:00 pm

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Labor Day Clubhouse Food Service 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

18-Hole Event North Restricted AM

9-Hole Event Front North Restricted until 11:00 am

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Happy Hour in The Pub 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pool Open Weather Permitting 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Men’s Tennis Member- Guest (Grass Courts) 10:00 am - 1:00pm Lunch Included 5KWalk/Run 8:00 am Check-In 8:30 am Race Start Men’s Senior Stroke Play Championship North Restricted AM Farm to Table Dinner 6:30 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Dinner

Men’s,Women’s, & Mixed Tennis Singles & Doubles Club Championship Begin

Labor Day Sale in the Golf Shop Ends

Tapas Dinner in the Dining Room 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

WCC Book Club Ladies’ Lounge 4:00 pm

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

Sport & Social Nights The Hut 6:00 pm

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Pool Open Weather Permitting 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole Event South Restricted AM

9-Hole Invitational Back South Restricted until 10:30 am

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Happy Hour in The Pub 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Junior Tennis & Squash Programs Begin

Sport & Social Nights The Hut 6:00 pm

Men’s Member-Guest South Restricted at 12:30 pm

Friday Night Lights The Hut 6:00 pm

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

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Men’s Senior Stroke Play Championship South Restricted AM

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole Event South Restricted AM

9-Hole Event Front North Restricted until 11:00 am

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Junior Racquets Fest 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Private Golf Outing North & South Closed

Sport & Social Nights The Hut 6:00 pm

Happy Hour in The Pub Small Plates 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Happy Hour in The Pub 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Men’s,Women’s, & Mixed Delaware Tennis

Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 pm

Doubles Challenge 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm BBQ Included

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

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Sunday Brunch Buffet Tavern & Grille

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole Event South Restricted AM

9-Hole Event Back South Restricted until 10:30 am

Thursday Bridge 9:30 am

Special Bridge Lesson & Luncheon with Arnie 9:30 am

Private Golf / Racquets Outing North & South Closed

Pickleball and Bocce Club Championships

Ladies’ Fall Member-Guest North Restricted AM

Lobster Night 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dining Room

Happy Hour in The Pub 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Men’s,Women’s, & Mixed Tennis Singles & Doubles Club Championship Finals

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 pm

Paddle Opening Night 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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GOLF

RACQUETS

JUNIORS

SOCIAL

DINING

SPORT

FEATURED

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS: Tapas Dinner in the Dining Room -Wednesday, September 6th 5kWalk/Run - Saturday, September 9th Farm to Table Dinner - Saturday, September 16th Lobster Night -Wednesday, September 27th

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FITNESS & YOGA NEWS

PERSONAL TRAINING

BEING STRONGER HELPS YOU LIVE LONGER

Our Fitness Staff is on site with our group exercise instructor s and per sonal trainer s. Member s can schedule a per sonal training session with any of our per sonal trainer s: 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/per son 3 people: $30/per son 4 people: $25/per son 5 or more people: $20/per son MASSAGE Tracy, Susan, and Vicki have set aside available hour s each week but request at least twenty-four hours advance notice, as they are not onsite staff. Some time slots are already filled; other hour s may be available. TRACY HALTERMAN therapeutic Wednesday:12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Exciting research is getting the attention it deserves, indicating that the stronger you are, the longer you will live.Two separate studies were conducted that both reached the same conclusion, muscle strength is positively associated with longevity. The researchers also found that strength was independently associated with longevity, even controlling for factors such as cardiorespiratory (aerobic) fitness. One study looked at grip strength in over 6700 men, aged 20-80 years. They followed-up on average after 19 years and found the positive effect.The first >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24

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