KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER WELCOME TO THE 2016 FALL SEASON! KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF, DINING, & SOCIAL NEWS AND EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 FALL WINTER 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF, DINING, & SOCIAL NEWS AND EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE 2-5 MEMBER INFORMATION 6 AWARDS 7 WELCOME TO THE 2016 FALL SEASON! I would like to officially welcome all of the new members and their families who have joined the Kirkbrae family over this past season. I would also like to thank our entire membership for the support you show to the club all year long. As a club, we work hard to identify the amenities that the club can best provide for our members. On the golf course, in the club house, at the pool, with our social programs and through daily services, our mission is guided by the satisfaction and interaction of the membership at large. The greatest asset the club enjoys is the support and dedication of our membership, thank you. FALL AND WINTER EVENTS 8-18 HOST YOUR EVENT AT KIRKBRAE 19 PLATTER INFORMATION 20 DINING INFORMATION 21 DIRECTORY 22

2 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE MR. ROBERT PIELECH, PRESIDENT During the remainder of the year we can experience some of the finest golf conditions of the year and I would encourage all to get out and enjoy this time of year. As Kirkbrae Country Club makes the transition from the many summer activities to the fall and winter season I would like to update everyone on some upcoming activities and events. By now you have seen the transformation of the thirteenth green and fairway. The changes should be complete by now and hopefully we can have the same fall and spring weather as last year. If the weather cooperates the green should be ready for opening day. Recently the house and property just north of our parking lot has been put on the market for sale. The Board of Governors has executed a purchase and sales agreement for the property. The primary purpose of the acquisition is to preserve and enhance the value of our club. The house has an easement through our parking lot and cars can come and go while we are conducting our club events. This November 17th is the member s annual meeting. It will be especially important for all to attend. In addition to the elections of four members to the Board a special vote to authorize the purchase of the property will be necessary. The Board has received tentative approval for a mortgage to finance the purchase so that there will not be a need for any assessment. During the remainder of the year we can experience some of the finest golf conditions of the year and I would encourage all to get out and enjoy this time of year. If you re not golfing this fall try to take advantage of the many special events we have for the various holidays. There are activities for children as well as the families. On a final note Mr. Carl Lisa will be leaving the Board of Governors after the November election. His leaving is term limited and not because he is tired of serving. While he will not be on the Board his ongoing involvement with long range planning will continue. TIMOTHY FLANAGAN, GENERAL MANAGER We have made great plans for the fall and winter here at the club. In this newsletter you will find information for family events, wine dinners, holidays and social events. Be sure to check out the kids parties for Halloween, Christmas and the winter wonderland party (new event!) in January. Thanksgiving and the Christmas Season will also be celebrated in usual fashion. In addition to the Members Christmas Party (la Vigilia) we have added the Holiday Soiree as a more casual way to celebrate the season. All the information is also 2 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

3 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE available on our website Kirkbrae.com. I kindly as that you please plan ahead with reservations so that we may serve you better. We have transitioned the dining room for the winter season and have made some great changes to our menus. We have reworked the breakfast menu into a brunch menu for Saturdays and Sundays; added some more breakfast favorites and some great brunch items. We also have a family style breakfast available that is great for big parties! Our dinner menu has been seasonally updated and we will continue to offer buffet nights and prime rib nights each month. We have also tailored bar menu to provide for many appetizers, wings, pizzas, burgers and sandwiches ideal for catching all of the college, NFL and NBA action. Nick Bray and our culinary staff awarded as Best Wedding Caterer and Tiffany Marsocci awarded Best Wedding Planner. Congratulations to those individuals and all the staff that make our events first class. More and more, we have provided members with party platters for at home entertaining. Kirkbrae now provides pickup catering platters which will be available with advanced notice. Items will be available in half and full sizes. It s a great way to entertain at home or as a family style dinner takeout. Menus will be available online or at the hostess desk. Our event business continues to be strong. As trends change, event planning and execution evolve along with it. Our staff continues to provide premier event services on every level. From planning to execution I am proud to say that our staff is the best in the business. Kirkbrae is proud to again be the recipient of many industry awards for weddings and events. In addition, we are also proud of two distinctions from RI Monthly readers poll. Nick Bray and our culinary staff awarded as Best Wedding Caterer and Tiffany Marsocci awarded Best Wedding Planner. Congratulations to those individuals and all the staff that make our events first class. I look forward to seeing you all over the next few months. To our members traveling this winter, we look forward to seeing you around the holidays and in the spring. MIKE BRADSHAW, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Well, it s amazing to realize that Fall is already upon us. In our last newsletter I wrote about the upcoming schedule, events, etc. and now most of them are in the rear-view mirror what a whirlwind it has been!! But as we start to wake up to chilly mornings (there s nothing better, in my opinion), don t abandon your golf game. Fall is always one of the best times of year to enjoy the game the kids are back in school, the oppressive heat of the summer is gone, and the bone-chilling cold of winter approaching. I urge everyone to take advantage of the ideal conditions that await over the next days and play one more round of golf this Fall than you did last year. As an added bonus to those who play this fall, you will have a front-row seat to one of the mostrequested projects the club has ever undertaken the demolition (and rebuilding) of the 13th green. FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 3

4 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE We all know that sometimes it is difficult to shake the rust off our games when springtime rolls around. But when someone tells me that in March or April and I ask them when was the last time they played, the answer I usually hear is Oh, Labor Day (or Columbus Day) or so Take six months off from anything you do and try to jump right back in it s not going to happen too smoothly at the start (e.g. the gym on January 2nd!!). But if you shrink the gap of inactivity say by a couple months the ability to bounce back is enhanced exponentially. Well, make 2016 the year that you shrink the gap and play a little bit more this autumn. Your game will not only improve this year, but it will help you come out swinging (less per round, hopefully) in the Spring. As an added bonus to those who play this fall, you will have a front-row seat to one of the most-requested projects the club has ever undertaken the demolition (and rebuilding) of the 13th green. What has for years been the white elephant of the golf course will be no more, as work will continue through October on the 13th hole. The course s reputation of impossible greens to outsiders has always started with that little beast on the backside of the golf course. I think I speak for the entire membership in saying that I look forward to next Spring when my 4-foot downhill putt doesn t end up 10 feet off the green?? Please don t be a stranger over the next few months-- keep your eyes peeled for our fall and holiday events both on the course and in the golf shop. If you don t receive our weekly updates, please let me know and I will make sure your name is added to the list. I truly hope 2016 was your best golf season ever and we are already working on making 2017 even better. And to close, the same as in the Spring I hope to see you on the course!!! MARK A. RICHARD, CGCS GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT If there was ever a season where the guys (and gal) deserved {the appreciation}, this was certainly it. It seems like only yesterday that I was welcoming back the membership to a new year. Yet, here we are with the season winding down. It has been a very long season for us going back to the very early start in March and winding through a long summer that was big on heat and short on rainfall. Our weather statistics can be measured somewhere in between Boston and Providence. In Boston, it was the hottest summer ever recorded and the driest summer ever recorded. In Providence, they recorded the 2nd hottest summer with August being the hottest ever and 2nd driest. I m sure you re getting the picture. You need only to look at the small trickle rolling over the dam at the Albion mills apartments, the Blackstone River as low as I ve seen it. It has been a bear to work through but the guys were magnificent as usual. They are the very best at what they do. 4 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

5 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE So that all being said, I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to reach out to my staff and the cards of thanks (WOW!) that have been written. It is always great when hard work is acknowledged and appreciation is shown. If there was ever a season where the guys (and gal) deserved it, this was certainly it. At this writing, the renovation is nearly complete of the thirteenth hole. Preconstruction meetings have been held, trees cleared, the fairway already reshaped and plenty of anxiety on my part. You always want things to go smoothly and then have everyone enjoy the finished project. After the tremendous success of #7, the bar has once again been raised on us. That said, the more we do these renovations, the more refined we should become in producing a top grade project with as little interference to the members as possible. After the departure of the construction crew comes the work of the Kirkbrae greens staff in the process of growing in the new sod and the smoothing of the playing surfaces. There will be a little more work for us this time around as we also are doing tees and fairway bunkers as well. All said, this should be a very exciting project which will keep the membership energized and also continue to draw in new members as well. This is the best marketing tool money can buy. It s a statement that says we are not satisfied, that we want better and we know how to get there. What more could a potential golf member ask for. So, let s continue our march and get rolling!! Enjoy your fall golf everyone. MILLIE OZIEMBLEWSKI PRESIDENT KIRKBRAE WOMAN S GOLF ASSOCIATION Where did the summer go? Fall is a wonderful season for golf so continue to play. We had a very successful season of Thursday tournaments. Thank you to all who participated who made it so enjoyable. Congratulations to Michelle Scoggins, our 2016 Women s Club Champion and to all who participated in our Club Championship Sunday. It was a fun event. Special thanks for a great season to our Tournament Chair, Terry Beck, Mike Bradshaw and his pro shop staff, Tim Flanagan and his staff, Maria our locker room attendant, Mark Richard and his staff for the great condition of our golf course and all of the KWGA members and their guests. We had four member-guest tournaments which were well attended and enjoyed. Congratulations to Michelle Scoggins, our 2016 Women s Club Champion and to all who participated in our Club Championship Sunday. It was a fun event. Fall brought our last big event of the year, The Kirkbrae Cup. This was followed by the annual ABCD and annual meeting to close out the year. Thank you to all who participated and attended. These events capped of a great season of competition and camaraderie. I would like to thank my KWGA Board for all of their efforts and support. FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 5

6 MEMBER INFORMATION REGISTER MEMBER INFORMATION Club Closing Dates December January 1 Annual Club Shutdown- Monday, February 13- Tuesday, February 28 Annual Meeting & Board Elections Thursday, November 17 Dinner Buffet Available in Dining Room Gym Hours Gym Hours Starting October 30 Sunday-5AM-7PM Monday & Tuesday- 5AM-7PM Wednesday-Friday- 5AM-8PM Saturday-5AM-9PM 6 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

REGISTER 401.333.1303 2016 AWARDS AWARDS KIRKBRAE WINS!

We all know how special Tiffany is and we're delighted that the readers have recognized her.

7 REGISTER AWARDS AWARDS KIRKBRAE WINS! We are proud to announce that our very own Tiffany Marsocci has won Rhode Island Monthly's Best Wedding Planner, 2016! We all know how special Tiffany is and we're delighted that the readers have recognized her. Nick Bray, Executive Chef, and his whole staff are also to be congratulated as Kirkbrae was also named Best Wedding Caterer, Please join all of us in congratulating both Tiffany and Nick for their well-deserved awards! We are lucky to have them on our staff. FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 7

Photography lesson with cocktails and appetizers Reservations Required.

8 FALL & WINTER EVENTS REGISTER LEARN TO TAKE Great Photos Thursday, October 20 6:00PM - 8:30PM Photography lesson with cocktails and appetizers Reservations Required. Please contact the Dining Room by October 15th $65 Per Person 8 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

Charlie Brown Adults enjoy the Patriots game at 1:00 at the bar with fall signature cocktails!

9 REGISTER FALL & WINTER EVENTS Great Pumpkin Party Sunday, October 30th - 12PM - 4PM 12:00-3:30- Crafts, & Pumpkin Decorating 12:00-4:00 Lunch Buffet Available $20 Adults, $6.95 Kids, Under 5 Free 1:30-1st Showing It s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown with Dessert & Refreshments 3:30-4:00-2nd Showing It s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Adults enjoy the Patriots game at 1:00 at the bar with fall signature cocktails! Please contact the dining room by October 26th to make your reservation WINE DINNERS Saturday, November 19 6:00 PM Featuring Wines of South America Saturday, December 3, 6:00 PM Festive Holiday Selections A collaboration of interesting wines paired with a carefully crafted menu. These events will be released two weeks before the date with the information. Space is limited. Check website for additional information & dates Reservations are required. FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 9

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18 FALL & WINTER EVENTS REGISTER Save the Date & Reserve Your Spot Please don't miss out on our great Fall & Winter Events save the date and reserve your spot. Stay up to date on additional information and details by visiting the Kirkbrae Facebook page. Kick off Your Holidays with Kirkbrae! 18 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

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20 PLATTER INFORMATION REGISTER BIRTHDAYS TO FOOTBALL SUNDAYS CELEBRATE WITH KIRKBRAE PARTY PLATTERS A vast variety of hot and cold items Hors d Oeuvres, Salads, Roasts and Platters Menus available online MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EASY ENTERTAIN WITH KIRKBRAE HOLIDAY PLATTERS A vast variety of hot and cold items Hors d Oeuvres, Salads, Roasts and Platters Menus available online 20 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

21 REGISTER FALL & WINER DINING HOURS FALL& WINTER DINING ROOM HOURS Our dining room is a great gathering place! Come in and join us for brunch Saturdays and Sundays we have a family style breakfast available that is great for big parties! Don't feel like making dinner? Join us for buffet nights and prime rib nights each month. Watch hoops or football with friends and family with our tailored bar menu providing appetizers, wings, pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Starting, October 30 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6:00AM - 8:00PM CLOSED CLOSED 11:00AM 9:00PM 11:00AM 9:00PM 11:00AM 9:00PM 6:00AM 9:00PM In addition to the posted hours the dining room will also be closed on the following days: Thursday, October 13 lunch only until 2:00PM closed for dinner Sunday, November closed for breakfast and lunch Saturday, December 24,Sunday, December 25, Sunday, January 1 Club Shut Down February 13- February 28th FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 21

22 FALL & WINTER EVENTS REGISTER KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB DIRECTORY 197 Old River Road Lincoln, RI Phone: Fax: EVENTS Director of Weddings & Event Sales Tiffany Marsocci, Ext. 245 Event Sales Manager Jessica M. Smart, Ext. 242 DINING Dining Room Ext. 270 Reservations & Take Out Ext. 270 Member Dining Bar Ext. 271 PRO SHOP Michael Bradshaw, PGA PGA Head Golf Professional Assistant Golf Professional Nick Maresca, PGA, Ext. 295 GREENS Greens Superintendent Mark Richard, CGCS ADMINISTRATION General Manager Timothy Flanagan, Ext. 223 Controller Sheran Little, Ext. 221 Membership Secretary Rosemary Ciruolo, Ext. 224 POOL Pool Manager Alicia Leclerc, Pods Director Susan Pascale-Frechette, TENNIS Tennis Professional Brien Morissette, Kirkbraetennis.youcanbook.me 22 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

23 REGISTER FALL & WINTER EVENTS KIRKBRAE.COM New Website New Way to Stay Connected Check out Kirkbrae.com! Our newly updated website will keep you informed on the latest events, programs, and member exclusive benefits. We now have a dedicated member's section, Member Central, so you can have easily plan what you want to do at Kirkbrae this week, this month, and this winter. Check it out today, Kirkbrae.com/members! Don't Forget About Facebook We are always posting events, menus, and more on our Facebook page so make sure to follow us! FALL 2016 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 23

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