Newsletter - Colonial Country Club

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
2015
Colonial Country Club
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CLUBHOUSE
FROM GENERAL MGR
CLUB DIRECTORY
GOLF NEWS
WINTER SEASON UPDATES
FITNESS
FALL TIPS
MASSAGE THERAPY
YOGA SESSIONS
S O C I A L E V E N TS
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
HOLIDAY PARTIES
NEW YEARS EVE
Colonial Country Club was honored to host the 30th Annual Special Olympics Tennis ChampionshipTournament on October 17.
Pictured above are the athletes and volunteers. A nice lunch
was held after the tournament.
Volunteer member and
Special Olympics Captain
Ronnie Smith with Coach
Mike Harris.
Special Olympics volunteers goofing off
while Iron Mike wasn’t looking.
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
JOHN SCHOENBECK
CLUB DIRECTORY
STREET ADDRESS
2736 Countrywood Pkwy,
Cordova, TN 38016
CLUBHOUSE: 901-388-6150
Monday-Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
GOLF PRO SHOP: 901-382-0084
Tuesday-Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Weekends/Holidays: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
CLUB STAFF
GENERAL MANAGER
John Schoenbeck
Things continue to improve at your club! While the
golf course continues to be in excellent condition,
our Maintenance Team has begun on a clubhouse
grounds improvement project which includes
sodding, tree limbing, seasonal flowers and improved
lighting. You will also notice the overseeding on the
driving range which is now coming up on the teeing,
fairway and target green areas which will give us
a great look throughout the cooler months. New
amenities, including bag stands, club cleaners, water coolers and yardage markers
are on the way and will be in place early this month if not before.
This is an exciting time at Colonial with large scale improvements to the pool area,
the mixed grill and much of the clubhouse, a new state of the art short-game area,
bunker renovations and other golf course improvements, all coming in the near
future. In the meantime, the offerings at the club continue to be an impressive list.
Are you taking advantage of all your club has to offer?
• Fantastic banquet facilities to host your company
party or other event at a reduced member rate
• The best golf course in the Memphis area
• Well conditioned hard and clay tennis courts
CONTROLLER
Don Parker
• Excellent golf and tennis Instruction
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
David Hallford
• Personal message therapist on site
SUPERINTENDENT
John Tinney, 901-377-0867
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
Wendi Haley
MEN’S GRILL SUPERVISOR
Tommy Davis
BANQUET MANAGER
Jordon McGregor
CATERING SALES DIRECTOR
Alaura Golden, 901-388-5306
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Personalized club fitting on site
• Full fitness area with personal fitness trainers on
site
• Shopping – New shipment of merchandise for that perfect gift!
• Social activities – trivia nights each Wednesday with pub menu, live music
each Friday night in November, Member Appreciation days (Nov 7 and Dec 11),
Breakfast with Santa December 5, Member Holiday Party December 13, New
Year’s Eve Celebration December 31
It’s a great time of year to still get in a round of golf, play some tennis, participate
in our weekly Trivia Night or simply come up and enjoy lunch at your club! We’ve
got Member Appreciation days scheduled November 7 and December 11 where
members will be able to bring a guest for half-priced guest fees and enjoy Happy
Hour pricing all day long.
We are always open to any feedback that could improve your experience at your
club. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any thoughts you may have.
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
Mike Harris
FITNESS TRAINERS
Jennifer Pede
Steve Snow
Nena Lyons
New sod around
the clubhouse
Hope to see you soon!
John Schoenbeck
John Schoenbeck
jschoenbeck@colonialcountryclub.org
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FROM MEMBERSHIP DESK
NANCY KRAHL
Dear Members,
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you I will be leaving
Colonial Country Club as of November 1. I have accepted a
new position with the Bank of Bartlett, and am very excited to
begin a new chapter in my career. I cannot begin to tell you
how much I have enjoyed being a part of a group of employees,
ownership and members that have shared a common goal – to
provide a lifestyle of fun and enjoyment, the excitement of sports, the appreciation and
uniqueness of great facilities and scenery, the elegant and delectable dining experiences
and most importantly the camaraderie of friends. I will miss all of you and will continue
to promote Colonial Country Club as among the Best Golf and Country Club Facilities in
the Country.
Nancy Krahl
Nancy Krahl, Membership Director
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Member Appreciation Mixer
Thursday, November 12
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Your Fellow Members
for a Mixer with Complimentary
Hors d’œuvres, Beer and Wine
Trivia Nights with Pub Menu
Every Wednesday
Live Music
Friday Nights in November
Member Appreciation Days
November 7 | December 11
Half-Priced Guest Fees
and
All Day Happy Hour
FROM FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
WENDI HALEY
Greetings Members,
The Halloween party was a great turnout– the kids really
enjoyed the bouncy house and all of the creepy crawly food!
Earlier in the September, we had Lena on the Piano in the
Mixed Grill and she really entertained the crowd and had
everyone up dancing! Suggestions are always welcome– email
me at whaley@colonialcountryclub.org to let me know what
type of entertainment you would like to see at the Club. Be on
the lookout for live music every Friday in November along with
Dinner and Drink specials, too!
Also, our new fall and winter menu will feature a lot of great new additions along with
some classic favorites as well! Be sure to check out the wine list for some great special
pricing!
Breakfast with Santa
December 5
Member Holiday Party
December 13
New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS!
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Hope everyone will get a chance to take advantage of our great Thanksgiving to go menu!
Save yourself some time and order a delicious Whole Turkey, Homemade Dressing, Sweet
Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Pecan Pie and more! Happy Thanksgiving!
Kim and Milton Davis
We are getting excited about Breakfast with Santa on December 5. We will be serving a
delectable breakfast feast! We may even let Santa have a bite ;)
Jordan Payne
The Festive Season is upon us and I am really honored and delighted to be a part of the
Colonial Family this year for the holidays!
Wendi Haley
Wendi Haley, Food & Beverage Director
David and Jill Moss
Dominique Worthen
Blake and Caroline Smart
Returning Members
Herb Holley
GOLF & TENNIS
PRO SHOP / TEE TIMES
901-382-0084
HOURS OF OPERATION
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF GOLF...
2015 has certainly been a challenge, but we have weathered the storm. Despite having
to postpone the Member Guest twice and playing “The Jake” a month late, both events
were very successful and I want to thank the membership for their patience and loyalty.
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Weekends/Holidays 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
We have been busy getting the golf shop ready for the Christmas season and, hopefully, a mild winter. It is certainly easier to
shop at Colonial than the mall and we offer free gift wrapping. We have a very good selection of new fall and winter merchandise and we are anxious to help you with your purchases.
As we move into the winter, everyone needs to be very conscious of where they drive and park golf carts. Any turf damage
in the winter will be there until spring so please be very careful and park on the paths as much as possible. If we continue to
have issues with cart traffic we will have to consider going “cart path only” until the growing season returns. Also, in the past,
we have been very permissive allowing play in the winter when there is frost on the greens or the ground is frozen. With only
one golf course we will be much stricter about allowing play under these conditions. My recommendation is that you call the
golf shop anytime a frost or freeze delay is possible to inquire about the course opening.
In closing, the entire golf shop staff wants to thank everyone for their support this year and wish everyone Happy Holidays and
a wonderful 2016.
David Hallford
David Hallford, Director of Golf
The new Prince TeXtreme raquets have arrived in the
Colonial Tennis Shop! Demos now available. Just ask
Coach Mike, Coach Pitt, Brian Pitawanakwat, Pam Lake,
Shawnelle Davis, Omar Davis, or Don Russell how much
they love theirs! Remember, the Buyers Club Members
only pay our cost plus 25%.
UPCOMING
TENNIS EVENTS
Tip of the Month
NOVEMBER
IRON MIKE’S TENNIS
Ladies Beginners Clinics
Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kids Junior Championship
Kids Polar Bear Sunday Clinics
Kids vs. Parents Tennis Funday
Mens Polar Bear League
Adult Round Robin Socials
Always swing faster on the second serve than the first. You
want more spin so the ball will land more consistently in the
court and to assure you won’t double fault. You may have to
change your toss and grip.
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Any new members wanting to get involved in tennis, please call
Coach Mike at 901-619-3896 for a complimentary introductory
tennis lesson.
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1. Emily Crossgrove, who just beat Iron Mike and wants to become a tennis pro.
2. Coach Pitt training the kids to get ready for Iron Mike’s Elite Group. 3. Team
Championship participants. 4. Team Championship Winners. 5. Iron Mike with his
Elite Group of young tennis stars.
TENNIS SHOP
901-377-8656
HOURS OF OPERATION
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
8:45 am - 12:30 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SATURDAY
8:45 am - 3:00 pm
SUNDAY
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
COACH MIKE
901-382-0084 main
901-619-6896 mobile
tennis@colonialcountryclub.org
FITNESS
FITNESS TIP: JENN PEDE
FALL FIT TIPS
Fall is my favorite time of year. The cooler temps and the
changing colors of the leaves create a beautiful landscape
to take your workout outdoors. Take this as an opportunity
to revamp your workouts and try something new. Here are
a few tips:
•Grab a friend and take a brisk walk in a new park or
walking trail. The change of scenery and good company
will make it more enjoyable.
• If you have been stuck in the gym to avoid the summer heat it’s time to take
your strength training workout outdoors. Grab a pair of dumbbells and complete this quick circuit workout (60 seconds of jumping jacks, 20 walking lunges
, 10 pushups, 10squats w/shoulder press, 10 tricep dips and repeat this 3-5 times
depending on your fitness level and you will have a quick full body workout!
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WOMEN’S FITNESS AND
NUTRITION SPECIALIST, JENN PEDE
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WATER AEROBICS AND
YOGA INSTRUCTOR, NENA LYONS
R 901-288-6224
U nena.allthingsgood.lyons@gmail.com
• Stay Hydrated! Just because the temps are cooler and you are not sweating as
much in the summer, you can still become dehydrated. Drink 8-16oz of water
before your workout. Continue to drink during the workout and over the course
of your day trying to achieve a minimum of 64oz. Your body will thank you for it!
• Try a new fall recipe. Squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are plentiful this
time of year. Take advantage of this and make a new healthy recipe with one
of them.
• You can also check out my personal training Facebook page at jenns body by
design for more fit tips and healthy recipes!!
Let’s keep it fit and healthy together CCC members!!
Yours in Fitness,
Jenn Pede
Jenn Pede, Women’s Fitness and Nutrition Specialist
FROM SPECIAL EVENTS
ALAURA GOLDEN
Hi Everyone!
We are gearing up for a fun and festive holiday season at the Colonial Country Club! I’m proud to announce that we have BRAND NEW menus for our banquets and I would love to speak with you about any
upcoming events that you would like to have! Please
don’t forget that members have NO ROOM CHARGES so book your holiday party as soon as possible
because our dates our flying off the shelves!
Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of our members for welcoming me to the
club; it’s been an absolute blast so far and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for next
year! Feel free to drop in and say “hi”. I’d love to meet you!
See you soon!
Alaura Golden
Alaura Golden, Special Events
MASSAGE SPECIAL
$45 PER HOUR
For an appointment, call
Marnie at 901-503-0953
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SPECIAL EVENTS, ALAURA GOLDEN
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SOCIAL EVENTS
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MEMBER APPRECIATION
Events
weekly events
Member Appreciation Mixer
Trivia Nights
Thursday, November 12
Wednesdays
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Pub Menu Available.
Join some of your fellow members for a mixer with
complimentary hors d’œuvres, beer and wine.
Live Music
Member Appreciation Days
Friday Nights in November
Join us for live music along with drink and dinner
specials!
November 7 and December 11
NFL Sundays
Enjoy half-priced guest fees and all day happy hour!
Sundays
Food and drink specials while watching the game.
F O R E V E R B E G I N S AT
colonial country club
Historic Colonial Country Club offers
Memphis’ premier wedding venue.
With breathtaking views, newly
renovated space and an exquisite
menu prepared by our renowned
chef, Colonial is the ideal location to
begin your happily ever after.
Alaura Golden
agolden@colonialcountryclub.com
901-388-5306
MIXED GRILL HOURS
TUES - WED: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
THURS - SAT: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
SUNDAY : 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mondays Closed
B runch
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Santa
MEN’S GRILL HOURS
WEEKDAYS: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
WEEKENDS: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday, Decembe5 5
11:00 am to 2:00 pm M E M B E R
S anta and his elves are making a special stop at Colonial!
Holiday Party
2016
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful breakfast
at the Club! Don’t forget to bring your camera!
D E C E M BER
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New Years Eve at Colonial Country Club
Thursday, December 31 | 7:00 pm - 12:30 am
Ring in 2016 at the Club! Enjoy hors d’œuvres, live music, dancing,
and drinks! Please stay tuned for event pricing.