May 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS. President s Message from David Dew. Kentucky Derby CLUB INFORMATION. May 4

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1 CLUB INFORMATION UPCOMING EVENTS May 2013 Golf... p 2-3 Tennis... p 4 Fitness... p 5 Croquet... p 6-7 Clubhouse... p 8 Food & Beverage... p 9 Membership... p 10 The Greystone Inn... p 11 May 4 May 10 May 10 May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 15 May 16 May 19 May 25 May 27 May 28 Kentucky Derby Transylvania Regional Hospital Fundraiser First Saturday Night Dinner Monther s Day Brunch First Wine & Wickets Tennis First Men s Day Golf First Men s Day Tennis First Ladies Day First Twilight Golf First Sunday Brunch & Picnic on the Porch Panthertown Hike Tennis Memorial Day Mixer Golf Ladies Opening Day & Luncheon President s Message from David Dew Welcome to a new season in Lake Toxaway! When you return, you will see that spring has finally arrived. We had our own version of March madness as Mother Nature surprised everyone with lingering cold temperatures. Fortunately, we have rebounded in April and despite receiving over 40 inches of rain so far this year, our golf maintenance crew has done an amazing job of getting the course ready for play. The tennis courts were completed well ahead of schedule and Kenny has been rolling the surfaces daily to make sure they are ready for play. The tennis shop interior has received a brand new look, and will have all the finishing touches complete in early May. We would like to extend a special thanks to our Tennis Committee, and especially to Jeanette Schuyler, for helping provide guidance. Be sure to make plans to be in Lake Toxaway for our Member Welcome Back Party on Friday, June 7. This will be a night of complimentary bar-b-cue, bluegrass, and locally-brewed beer. Other Carolina culinary favorites will include a gourmet country ham bar and your favorite fixin s. Head Brewmaster Noah Tuttle from the new Oskar Blues brewery in Brevard will be here to present his new Transylvania County brew. Oskar Blues is widely known for six craft-brewed beers, and was recently named Craft Brewer of the Year by Beverage World Magazine. Please call the club receptionist or register online to let us know you plan to attend. It will be great to see everyone back in Lake Toxaway. Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 4 details on pg. 8

2 GOLF Welcome back! We are looking forward to another busy and great season. The staff anxiously awaits your arrival. Upon your return, you will notice some new staff members. Our new assistant professional is Anthony Hollis. Originally from West Palm Beach, he now resides in the Cashiers area. Anthony attended Florida Atlantic University in business and is enrolled in the PGA Program on his final level for membership. His past employment has been at PGA National, Dave Pelz Golf Schools, and Highland Falls Country Club. Joining the outside services operations will be Jonathan Morrow, who previously worked at the Learning Center the past few years. The golf schedule for 2013 is a busy one. The season kicks off with Men s Opening Day on May 15, followed by the first Twilight on May 16. Make sure to mark your calendar for this year s Member-Guest Tournaments: Ladies Member-Guest will be held on July 16, and Men s Member-Guest will be August 8, 9, and 10. Also remember that you can access starting times online. The Carolina s Section has finally partnered with the GHIN Handicap System as of January. This system will enable members who belong to other clubs besides Lake Toxaway to have their scores transmitted to all of your clubs at once. Each member has been assigned a GHIN Number. If you already have a GHIN, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible so you can use the same number here. We are in the process of implementing Senior Ladies Tees on the course. I have contacted the Carolina s Golf Association to come rate the course from these tees. Steve has also lowered the rough height by a half inch to two inches, which should help with the playability of the course Tournament Dates Transylvania Regional Hospital Fundraiser May 10 Men s Two-Day Member-Member Tournament June 5-6 Ladies Ringer Tournament June Ladies Toxaway Cup June 25 Men s Toxaway Cup Matches June Parent-Child Tournament July 4 Ladies Member-Guest Tournament July 16 Lake Toxaway Charities Tournament July 20 Men s Member-Guest Tournament August 8-10 Men s & Senior Club Championship August Ladies Club Championship and President s Cup August Brevard College Golf Tournament August 23 Mixed Team Championship September 29 Golf Pro Shop Lou Biago LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

3 Jeff s Clinics GOLF Clinics will be limited to six people to ensure that each person will get adequate attention. Sign up by calling the Learning Center at (828) Beginners Clinics Twice a month starting in May Times will be posted Ladies Clinics at the Learning Center Wednesdays 11:00am-12:00pm Dates May 22 May 29 June 1 Clinics Putting Chipping and Pitching Putting June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 Dates May 25 June 8 June 15 Bunker Play Full Swing Uneven Lies Short Game Coed Clinics at the Learning Center Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am Clinics Chipping and Pitching Bunker Play Full Swing Golf Maintenance Steve Turner Director of Golf & Grounds Operation Trees are beginning to bloom, grass is turning green, and members are returning: all are sure signs of spring. We look forward to providing the best conditions possible for our members and their guests. The golf maintenance crew completed the greens aerification, and I am very pleased with the results. We will continue with the greens at the Learning Center, tees on the course and Learning Center, and the croquet courts. We thank you for your patience during this process and will strive to interrupt play as little as possible. Welcome back from the golf maintenance crew! June 22 June 29 Short Game Uneven Lies LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB 3

4 TENNIS Welcome back everyone! I am so excited for another great summer at Lake Toxaway. I hope everyone had a great winter and is now ready for some great tennis. Our tennis/croquet pro shop is under renovation and will look great when finished. This year, we will have new tennis balls featuring the Lake Toxaway logo available for sale in the tennis/croquet pro shop. These are great for gifts as well as play! Don t forget to drop off your racquets to be restrung when you arrive. They will be ready the next day, guaranteed. Men s day begins on Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00am, and Ladies Day begins on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:30am. All of you who are here, please come out for a fun social day of tennis to start off the season. Monday, May 27 is our annual Memorial Day Tennis Mixer. Join us for tennis play in a round robin format from 10:30am to pm. This will be lots of fun for all levels, with games, prizes, and refreshments for all players. Cost is $10; sign up by calling (828) Doris Braum will return to the pro shop part-time for her fifth year. We all love Doris and are so glad she s back. Please welcome Pat Hutton as the Tennis Pro Shop Coordinator. Pat is an excellent player and has many years of experience. He will be arranging games for those of you need a match. Also helping this summer is tennis star Fernando Guillen, who played many exhibitions for us last year. Fernando will be helping with lessons, clinics, and playing exhibitions. Finally, our own Korey Lovett will be helping as well. For those of you who haven t heard, Korey has accepted a full tennis scholarship to the University of South Carolina in Thank you to all in our Lake Toxaway family for your amazing love and support. See you on the courts! May Clinic Schedule Drill Clinic Tuesdays 10:30am-11:30am Ladies Day Drill Clinic Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am Cost is $12. Sign up by calling the Tennis Pro Shop at (828) Parent/Child Fun Clinic Saturday, May 25 11:00am-12:00pm Tennis Pro Shop Kenny Lovett LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

5 Spring Panthertown Hike Saturday, May 25 9:00am Join us for a springtime hike in Panthertown, led by Chip Brown. Meet at the main clubhouse parking lot no later than 9:00am. Bring water, bug repellent and a lunch/snack. The hike will last between 3 and 4 hours. Free for members and their guests. Please call the Fitness Center to register ahead of time: (828) Spring Hike and Conditioning Class May 20-May 30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-10:15am $12/class Please call ahead to register: (828) FITNESS HOURS OF OPERATION Through May 4 9:00am-2:00pm May 5-18 Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm Monday Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm May 19-October 19 Sunday 9:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm Saturday 7:00am-4:00pm Coming in June Please call the Fitness Center to register for these events: (828) Bear Wallow Growl Summer Celebration Friday, June 21 9:00am-1:00pm Celebrate the first day of summer with hiking, yoga, a Teen Challenge, and more, followed by a picnic lunch on the porch. Cost is $20. NEW! Teen Challenge June 25-July 25 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am $25/week or $100/all 5 weeks. Open to ages Summer Exercise Classes Total Body Conditioning Begins June 5 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00am Yoga Begins June 8 Mondays 10:30am Saturdays 9:00am Pilates Core Strength & Balance Begins June 8 Thursdays 10:30am Fitness Center Open House Sunday, June 30 5:00pm-6:30pm Free to members and their guests. Personal Training Get a great workout designed just for you! We offer ½-hour and 1-hour sessions for individuals or partners, single sessions or package sessions at a discount. Please call the Fitness Center to schedule your personal training sessions with Annie or Tony: (828) Annie Cruzan Fitness Center Director LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB 5

6 CROQUET Welcome back to all CROQUETNUTS! I hope you have had a pleasant and relaxing winter and are ready for an event filled season. The winter here was somewhat cold and very wet, but the club has done another excellent job in maintaining our courts over the winter. This season will be another major growth year both for the Lake Toxaway Mallet Club and croquet in the western Carolina mountain community. We now have ten clubs in western North Carolina who either have existing clubs and courts or who have committed to developing them. Look what we CROQUETNUTS have helped inspire in our region! Pinehurst this past month. This is important for several reasons: first, we are excited that George s play was exceptional and second, he (and Jane) are developing their skills and knowledge as teachers for Association Croquet, a format that will become our standard for advanced play at Lake Toxaway. The style and rules are more fun, less complicated, and easier to learn and play than American Rules Croquet. You will hear a lot more about this as our current season develops. Congratulations and thanks to George! This season will again be filled with events for all you active croquet enthusiasts. Here are a few highlights for upcoming events in May and June: May 13 Wine & Wickets Kickoff Golf Croquet instruction begins at 3:00pm and play starts at 3:30pm. Snacks and water are available. Remember to bring your own adult choice of beverage. Who will be the first lucky 50/50 winner? Wine & Wickets is always followed by casual dining at the club; RSVP for dinner online at laketoxawaycc.com or call the club at (828) The winter was active for many of our members. Linda and Kent Garner organized another successful off-season of Atlanta Croquet Play this year, with the group continuing to grow. Our own Les Avera made us all proud by winning his flight in the Palm Beach Croquet Club Invitational. Les only lost one game in the second flight of singles play. He added to his growing list of successes by coming in second in doubles play at the same tournament held this past January. Way to go Les! Our founding father, George Enochs, tied for first place in the first flight of the 2013 NC Open Association Croquet Tournament held at 6 Les Avera proudly displays his trophies from the Palm Beach Croquet Club Invitational. LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB May 13 First Interclub Match Our first Interclub is an away match at Highland Falls Country Club. Play will begin at 9:30am. If you are interested in playing, please contact Gary Harden at (828) or by at tee18@aol.com. May 13 9:30am June 13 9:30am July 18 9:30am Aug. 22 9:30am Sept. 4 9:30am Interclub Matches at Highland Falls vs. Highlands & Chattooga vs. Cedar Creek & Burlingame at Wildcat Cliffs End-of-Season Interclub Tournament at LTCC

7 CROQUET June 10 First Feast with Friends Our ever-popular Feast with Friends speaker series begins June 10 at 6:30pm in the club s Main Dining Room. The first guest speaker will be Lake Toxaway resident Robert Balentine, the founder and developer of The Southern Highlands Reserve. The Reserve is our community s very own Native Plant Arboretum and Research Center, which is rapidly gaining regional and national attention for its uniqueness. Remember to make reservations early as this event is usually sold out; RSVP online or call (828) dinner reservations, court times, and events. Go to and sign in with your name and password. Click on Reservations and select Book Croquet Court, Dining Reservations, or Events & Tournaments. Booking reservations in advance makes their job in planning and preparation for our activities much easier. Here is to a season of multiple wickets and wicked fun! Feast With Friends Upcoming Special Events June 10 July 8 August 12 September 9 Lake Toxaway Charity Croquet Event July 20 9:00am June 16 Golf Croquet Singles Play Begins Our second season of Golf Croquet Singles Play will kick off on Sunday, June 16 at 3:00pm. Last year, these events were well attended, and we can handle more players. This is an excellent opportunity to add a new dimension to your Golf Croquet Game. June 20 American Rules and Association Rules Instruction Begins Each Thursday at 9:00am, join us on the courts for instruction in American Rules and Association Rules play. This is a great way to advance your croquet skill set in a less competitive setting. Beginners to advanced play are welcome and encouraged to attend. Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming events. As our season develops, we will keep you posted with more information. As a final note, please remember that Lake Toxaway Country Club is a major supporter of our sport. We need to reciprocate by calling the club or using the online computer reservation system to sign up for LTMC Annual Meeting Aug :00am Club Championship Finals Aug. 26 1:00pm Awards Dinner Aug. 26 6:00pm Patriot Weekend Croquet Event Sept. 1 10:00am USCA-Sanctioned Golf Croquet Tournament Sept Toxaway Mountain Challenge IV International Golf Croquet Exhibition Sept. 21 LTMC End-of-Season Cookout Sept. 23 6:00pm Croquet Kenny Lovett LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB 7

8 CLUBHOUSE With the new season, we see friendly faces returning for duty, as well as some new ones. Joel Mathis returns this year as our Service Director, and he is eager to assume his new responsibilities. Jenn Owen will be back directing breakfast and lunch and Alex West returns to his station at The 19th Hole as our beverage manager. Our core servers from years past will be returning to give you their best: Kylie will serve the Lakeside Dining Room for her fourth season, along with Carol Anne, Allie, Shauna, Jordan, Brittany, Autumn, Denise, and Corey. Welcome back all and thank you. Other new staff in the food and beverage department include Chris Cooper, who will take the helm for fine dining at the Lakeside Dining Room. Chris comes to us with past experience at the Chevy Chase Country Club and the Congressional Country Club in Virginia. Our assistant bar manager will be Adam Walton, a recent hospitality graduate from the University of South Carolina. Alix Dixon has taken a job at Detroit Yacht Club in her home state of Michigan, but her position as event coordinator will be well-filled by Erin Schlegel, a graduate of Amherst College with a good foundation in events planning and catering, a great personality and energy to burn. A new twist for this season is that we will once again be hiring several international workers who have great credentials and a strong hospitality career start in their home countries. Rolly, Ar-Aim and Romar from the Philippines and Darius from Romania will be with us for six months and then continue their experience at fine country clubs in Florida for the winter season. Please be sure to give them a great Lake Toxaway welcome as you see them around the club. We have some great events coming up in May, beginning with our new Kentucky Derby party on May 4. Then join us for Mother s Day on Sunday, May 12, when Chefs Mike, Greg, and Caleb will go all-out to honor mothers with a beautiful buffet. See more information on the F&B page or the club calendar, and be sure to make your reservations soon! Daily lunch begins May 6, followed by club dinners on Monday, Friday, and Saturday beginning May 10. Thursday dinner will feature a special plated dinner on May 16 and 30, with our big Twilight Buffet on May 23. Sunday Brunch and Picnic on the Porch will begin on May 19. During the months of April and May, the club will be holding a Stewards Sale of discontinued wines and rare finds, all priced close to cost and suitable for saving at home. But remember, when they are gone, they are gone. Come in and see what Alex has ready to move. We are really glad to see people returning to the mountains. And this year especially, we feel we have a team that will impress you. We welcome your comments, but most of all we love serving you. Welcome home everyone! Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 4 5:30pm-8:00pm The 19 th Hole Churchill Downs holds its 139th annual Run for the Roses on May 4, and our own Mo Mitchell has volunteered to host a fun Kentucky Derby event at the club! Bring your friends and join us for heavy hors d oeuvres, a complimentary mint julep shooter, and the race on two big screens. Post time is 6:24pm, but the food and bar will be available from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Cost is $18 ++ Reservations are required; RSVP online at or call (828) PLEASE NOTE: The Main Dining Room will be closed for private events on May 18 and May 25. Dinner will be served in the Toxaway Room. Walker Taylor Clubhouse Manager LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

9 FOOD AND BEVERAGE Mother s Day Brunch main dining room May 12 11:00am-2:00pm Chef Carving Station of Beef Tenderloin and Roast Turkey with Whole-Grain Mustard, Horseradish Sauce, and Cranberry Mayonnaise Chicken Mushroom Crepes Sautéed Snapper Provencal Crab-Stuffed Shrimp Baked Sweet Potatoes Ratatouille Tri-Color Pasta Salad with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Red Onion Tomato Aspic Local Cheese Board with assortment of Artisan Breads Spring Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip Smoked Salmon with Chopped Egg, Capers, and Red Onion Greek Salad Couscous Salad with Mandarin Orange and Sage Omelet Station Waffles Bacon and Sausage Cheddar Cheese Grits Hash Brown Potatoes Spinach and Cheddar Cheese Quiche Individual Yogurt and Granola Parfaits Assorted Cakes, Pies, and Cookies Adults $ Ages 4-12 $ No charge for ages 3 and under Reservations Required. Visit or call (828) DRESS CODE Club Lunch Casual attire Club Dinner Casual attire pants and collared shirt, no jacket required Greystone Inn Dinner: jacket required for gentlemen Breakfast: casual attire May Dining Hours RESERVATIONS Club Dining Greystone Inn Dining TOXAWAY ROOM Starting May 3 Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm THE 19TH HOLE Starting May 10 Bar Service and Light Fare: Daily 2:30pm-6:30pm MAIN DINING ROOM Starting May 10 Dinner: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm Brunch: Sunday 11:30am-2:30pm LAKESIDE DINING ROOM Breakfast: Daily 8:00am-10:00am Fine Dining: Daily 6:30pm-8:30pm Reservations required: call (828) Poolside Cookout May 27 11:30am-2:30pm Celebrate Memorial Day with our Poolside Cookout! No reservations are necessary just stop by and enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs right off the grill. Cost is $5 ++ Food and Beverage LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB 9

10 MEMBERSHIP Thank you to everyone who has asked about me since I underwent surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma in the auditory canal of my left ear. My surgeons are thrilled with my recovery and have been ultra-positive about everything. I m progressing nicely at home, and pretty much feel back to normal as long as I don t move too quickly. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of generosity and kindness from the members here at Lake Toxaway Country Club. I m always telling people that what makes Lake Toxaway so special is the people here, and this experience has proven that to me. I m hoping to be back the first week of May, so it won t be long before I will see you at the club! Patriot Weekend 2013 Sponsorship forms are available now from patriotweekend. All sponsorship donations go directly to the Folds of Honor Foundation to fund scholarships for family members of killed or wounded service members; all donations are 100% tax-deductible. Completed sponsor forms and payments should be returned to Alex Alexander at 226 Club Colony Lane, Lake Toxaway, NC Last year s Saturday night dinner/dance was a big success, and we expect the same in Sponsorship donations guarantee table availability and determine priority seating for Saturday night, so be sure to submit your sponsorship forms soon! To make reservations for the dinner/dance prior to July 1, please contact Alex Alexander. He can assist in filling your table if you have fewer than 8 people in your group. Dinner/dance costs of $ per person will be billed by the club starting July 1. Camilla Grace Warren, daughter of Bruce and Melissa Warren and granddaughter of Robert and Mary June Warren, is excited to find a bright yellow egg. Robert and Amy Shuler s grandson, Jimms, gets a big hug from the Easter Bunny. Laura Johnson Membership Director LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB

11 We encourage you to make The Greystone Inn a part of your Lake Toxaway lives. Here s a reminder of the many ways you can do so: The GREYSTONE INN Meals Join us for the most important meal of the day where you can get Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles, French toast, and more for just $10 ++ per person. Or, get dressed up and enjoy an elegant six-course dinner for just $45 ++ per person. Advanced reservations are required; call the inn (828) Drinks The Greystone Bar is open from 4:30pm to 10:30pm seven days a week, and welcomes inn guests and club members. It s tough to beat a rocking chair and a cocktail on our North Terrace. Club Member Club member cruises will be offered each Tuesday at 6:30pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Complimentary champagne, sodas, and water will be available; feel free to stop by the bar before coming down if you would like a to-go beverage. Advanced reservations are required and are limited to up to 4 guests per member. Please note the change from Monday to Tuesday. Private cruises can be a great way to entertain out-of-town friends or simply enjoy a few cocktails before dinner. These hour-long cruises are just $ for club members and can be arranged by contacting the inn s Assistant Manager Josh Andrews at (828) Club Member Rooms Club member rooms continue to be available for full club members and their guests. When used by the member, no charge applies for the room. Breakfast, dinner, and other amenities are available a la carte. When a member reserves a club member room for a guest, a rate of $99 ++ applies, which includes accommodations, breakfast, and the daily champagne cruise. These charges will be placed on your club member account; any incidentals will be billed to the guest. Reservations for club member rooms must be made by calling the club at (828) The Lakeside Spa Stacey Galloway is our new spa manager this year, and she is looking forward to making it an inviting environment focused on personal service. She is really hoping that the spa will become a meaningful amenity to our club members and will be reaching out to you in numerous ways, so keep your eyes open for more information soon. local toll free info@greystoneinn.com LAKE TOXAWAY COUNTRY CLUB 11

12 ACCOUNTING Are you ready to go paperless? Here are some great reasons why you should Paperless statements include copies of all your. tickets from the past month Receive your statement immediately instead of waiting for mail Save paper and postage Available from anywhere you have online access,. so no worries about updating addresses seasonally. Lake Toxaway Country Club 4366 West Club Blvd. Lake Toxaway, NC 28747

13 May 2013 Calendar of Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May Dining Schedule (unless otherwise noted on the calendar) Lunch Monday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm Toxaway Room Starting May 3 Sunday 11:30-2:30pm Main Dining Room & Porch Starting May 19 The 19th Hole Daily 2:30pm-6:30pm Starting May 10 Dinner Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm Main Dining Room Starting May Kentucky Derby 4 4:30pm-7:00pm The 19th Hole Reservations Required for Evening Dining Sunday Lunch 5 11:30am-2:30pm Toxaway Room Transylvania Regional 10 Hospital Golf Fundraiser 8:00am First Friday Friends 5:30pm First Friday Night Dinner First Saturday Night 11 Dinner Mother s Day Brunch 12 11:30am-2:30pm Main Dining Room Croquet Interclub Away 13 at Highlands Falls 9:30am Golf Croquet Mentoring 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm Tennis First Men s Day 14 9:00am Golf First Men s Day 15 9:00am Tennis First Ladies Day 10:30am Golf First Twilight 4:00pm 16 Plated Dinner 6:30pm Friday Friends 5:30pm 17 Main Dining Room Closed 18 Dinner Served in the Toxaway Room Aerification-9 Holes Open Each Day Sunday Brunch and 19 Picnic on the Porch begins Golf Croquet Mentoring 20 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm Tennis Men s Day 9:00am 21 Golf Men s Day 9:00am 22 Tennis Ladies Day 10:30am Golf Twilight 4:00pm 23 Buffet 6:30pm Friday Friends 5:30pm 24 Fitness Panthertown Hike 25 with Chip Brown 9:00am Swimming Pool Opens 26 Tennis Memorial Day 27 Mixer 10:30am Golf Croquet Mentoring 3:00pm Wine & Wickets 3:30pm Golf Ladies Opening Day 28 and Luncheon 8:45am Tennis Men s Day 9:00am Golf Men s Day 9:00am 29 Tennis Ladies Day 10:30am Golf Twilight 4:00pm 30 Plated Dinner 6:30pm Friday Friends 5:30pm 31