KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER JUMP INTO THE 2017 SEASON! KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF, DINING, & SOCIAL NEWS AND EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB GOLF, DINING, & SOCIAL NEWS AND EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE 2-5 GOLF 6-11 TENNIS SWIM SUMMER EVENTS HOST AN EVENT 24 POOL INFORMATION 25 DINING INFORMATION 26 DIRECTORY 27 JUMP INTO THE 2017 SEASON! Welcome to the 2017 Season! Kirkbrae continues to maintain its status as the premier family-oriented country club in our region. Our tremendous staff in all areas of the club work hard every day to deliver you the best experiences and facilities possible. Kirkbrae truly defines the Modern-Day Country Club Experience and we are proud to be supported by a strong and dedicated membership that truly makes the club the special place that it is.

2 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE MR. ROBERT PIELECH, PRESIDENT Activity is certainly the lifeblood of any club and it is great to see how our members make use of all that Kirkbrae offers. I encourage you to participate in club activities and take advantage of all of the programs the club provides throughout the year. Welcome to the 2017 season! It has been great to see so much activity at the club despite the rainy spring. Our staff remains dedicated to providing our members and guests with the ultimate private club experience. I am proud to see how our members utilize all of the services and amenities of the club. Activity is certainly the lifeblood of any club and it is great to see how our members make use of all that Kirkbrae offers. I encourage you to participate in club activities and take advantage of all of the programs the club provides throughout the year. The opening of the 13th green this Spring has generated much positive feedback as we continue to update the golf course with a thoughtful approach. We have a lot to be proud of with the condition of our golf course and there is no doubt we are among the best in New England. Our golf schedule is full of fun and exciting tournaments, events and programs for the season. In addition to our normal tournament schedule there have been new additions of leagues, programs and clinics for men, women and children so that all of our members can have an opportunity to participate as much as possible. The pool is open for the season and is looking like it is going to be a banner year at the pool. We have welcomed many new families to the club over the past two years and the pool has become a more popular place than ever. It is great to see so many of our members enjoying that aspect of our club. In the clubhouse, we continue to see much activity in the member s dining room. The social calendar is filled with many events and activities to enhance our normal dining schedule. Kirkbrae is a great place to dine and the club has focused on maintaining high levels of service and food quality. Our events facility continues to be recognized as a leader in the industry. We host many events throughout the year and look most forward to those hosted by our members. I encourage all of the Kirkbrae Members to consider Kirkbrae for your next function. TIMOTHY FLANAGAN, GENERAL MANAGER We are committed to providing you with first class facilities and amenities as well as a robust social calendar, exciting golf events, trendy member dining services, award-winning event services and first class recreational programming. Over the past two seasons, Kirkbrae continues to welcome many new members and their families to the club. We have dedicated ourselves to servicing our growing membership and creating an environment that allows our members to enjoy the club on many levels. Your club remains committed to providing you with first class facilities and amenities as well as a robust social calendar, exciting golf events, trendy member dining services, award-winning event services and first class recreational programming. We have committed ourselves to maintaining frequent communication with you via , our website and social media. Please make sure to Like our Kirkbrae Membership Facebook Page and check our website often for upcoming social and 2 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

3 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE recreational events. We encourage all of our members to register on the secure My Kirkbrae portal of our website and ensure that all of your family s information is current.especially addresses. We hope to have both the primary member and spouses on file so that we are sure to get club s to everyone s inbox! I look forward to seeing all of you around the club enjoying everything that Kirkbrae has to offer. Thank you for all of your continued support of the club! MIKE BRADSHAW, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL As we look forward to the Summer of 2017 here at the club, I'm truly excited about all we have here at the club. The club s philosophy of constant improvement over the years is truly paying dividends and is being noticed throughout the region. Our facility is the envy of most clubs while our golf course is again and again mentioned as one of the best in New England. Add in our pool/tennis facility and a healthy, vibrant, youthful membership and Kirkbrae is truly the place to be!! What a place it will be this Summer. While I m not going to bore you with all the details of all our golf programming---you can see that later in this newsletter but I am going to take some time to highlight a few offerings that are adding excitement here at the club. Rest assured that everything we do, whether it's new programming, an update to our tournament offerings, a focus on clubfitting in the golf shop or even an update on the range, we have one goal in mind to make this game that we all enjoy more enjoyable. The first is the reemergence of Get Golf Ready (or Golf 101 as I like to call it) for our new lady golfers. This 4-session introduction to golf shows our brand new lady golfers all of the ins and outs of the game here at Kirkbrae. We don't only teach the basics of the swings, but we cover all of the intricacies of club life, even down to a guided tour of the course and any applicable rules that even the novice golfer needs to know. All of this while also building the basics of the golf swing for all participants. Secondly, for the men, we ve introduced the Sunset League on Thursday evenings. Playing on most Thursdays at 6pm, this league is the ultimate in flexibility play whatever weeks you want, and don't have to decide until the day of!! Plus, you have the added bonus of different teams each and every week a golf mixer of sorts. And for the youngsters, we have another summer full of activity planned. Starting for the youngest golfers (ages 3-6) with SNAG at the pool up to our Kirkbrae Junior Tour (KJT) events for the high-schoolers, there's definitely something for all of the kids. Not to mention we once again are one of only two Rhode Island private clubs to host two PGA Junior League teams for the 8-13 year olds Like I said, it's quite a place to be! Golf is really the only sport that you can play from your toddler years through your golden years. It's truly the game of a lifetime and our goal here at the club is to make it such for all of the members of your family. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 3

4 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE Rest assured that everything we do, whether it's new programming, an update to our tournament offerings, a focus on clubfitting in the golf shop or even an update on the range, we have one goal in mind---to make this game that we all enjoy more enjoyable. To make the game we truly love a true love for everyone here at the club, no matter what your score is. And to give each and every player at Kirkbrae the reason that one drive, that one shot, that one putt---to come back and play the next day. Because Kirkbrae is the place to be---and we want EVERYONE to know it!! MARK A. RICHARD, CGCS GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT On a much brighter note, the renovation of the thirteenth hole would seem to be an undeniable success according to all the feedback that you have given. As the project went on last Fall I had mentioned many times that the membership was going to enjoy it even more than the renovation of the seventh green. Well we are full speed ahead with the 2017 Season. Well, at least the work season is in full swing. We have not seen much in the way of ideal golfing weather to this point. I have a feeling that it may be one of those summers where we stay in this dreary cycle. The schedule has been a huge challenge to date and already a few events have been moved forward on the calendar. We are a bit behind with some of our scheduled applications to our playing surfaces but we continue to push forward. The guys are already programmed mentally. They come in, don the rain gear and off they go. Yeah, it just feels like one of those years. On a much brighter note, the renovation of the thirteenth hole would seem to be an undeniable success according to all the feedback that you have given. We still would like to do some sodding to the back of the green and may find that window within the next few weeks. As the project went on last Fall I had mentioned many times that the membership was going to enjoy it even more than the renovation of the seventh green. That seems to be true. The hole remains a challenge as it always was, it s just a whole lot fairer and, I believe, much more fun to play. We have just completed another state championship, that being the State Fourball, and we received a lot of positive comments from the participants. This is the type of event that I consider to be one of our best marketing tools. These players leave here after a great experience and bring it home to their clubs. Slowly the golf community is learning what we have known all along. Kirkbrae is a great experience for all who enjoy the game of golf as well as all the other amenities and comradery that surround that. So it s always a ton of work to host one of these events, but we always strive to present the golf course in a way that makes the membership proud. I have always made it a habit to give a shout out to my staff. They are all hard working and deserve credit and recognition for their consistent strong efforts. Many have come and gone now over these many years but there are two individuals I must recognize. Assistant Superintendent Peter Wood and Equipment Manager David Rizzini have been loyal employees of this club for many, many years. They were here in the early days, (25-30 years ago) and have seen us through the many changes 4 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

5 LETTERS FROM KIRKBRAE that have occurred. From moving our facility to its current location to working where needed in clubhouse construction and landscaping. They have been here for golf course improvements such as golf hole renovations, new pumping stations, new irrigation system. The great tree thinning project of 2010 comes to mind. You name it and they have been here and been involved. This club is fortunate to have this type of expertise and dedication on board. I tell them of my appreciation every day. I want to make sure they are never forgotten in this great ride we have been on. From where I sit, they have been as influential in this clubs success as anyone has. To that end I tip my cap and thank them for their many years of dedicated service. MILLIE OZIEMBLEWSKI PRESIDENT KIRKBRAE WOMAN S GOLF ASSOCIATION It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome back all of our members to what looks like is going to be a fun and exciting 2017 golfing season. I would like to extend an open invitation to all Kirkbrae women to come and discover the KWGA. We started our season back in May with an ABCD tournament followed by our Spring meeting. Both events were well attended Golf Books were distributed. If you missed the meeting and would like a copy please see the pro shop staff. It is going to be a fun and exciting 2017 golfing season. I would like to extend an open invitation to all Kirkbrae women to come and discover the KWGA. Terry Beck and her committee have put together a fun Thursday Tournament schedule for the season. Our first event, the Bring a Friend outing was held on Thursday, June 1st. This is really a fun event for golfers of all levels. We have organized a 9-hole league in conjunction with Thursday events so for those members that are only available to play 9 holes there is a way to still join in on the fun! We also have three member-guest events scheduled for the summer; June 29, 2-Day Member Guest on July 18-19, and August 24. All events are coordinated with great themes, prizes and lunch - come join us! Finally, we are proud to have a better presence on our Kirkbrae.com website. Thank you to Lisa Corrigan to coordinating this with the club. Check out the Member Central portion of the website to learn more about KWGA events throughout the season. Please feel free to contact me or any board members with questions, concerns or comments. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 5

6 NEW 2017 GOLF PROGRAMS GET GOLF READY NEW GET GO LF READY 2017 This ladies program is tailor made for the absolute beginner. Over the course of the four clinics, we will show you every aspect of the game of golf here at the club. From how to hit your driver to how to post a score-we will cover any questions you may have about starting to play the game here at Kirkbrae. The best part is the price: $79 for four 45 minute sessions. Clinics are on Thursday nights from 5:30-6:15. THURSDAYS June 1/8/22 $79 per person 5:30 PM Don t have clubs? Don t worry-we will supply them for you. Signups begin on April 28th so make sure to reserve your spot and come join the fun! Call or to sign-up, pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or MOM S NIGHT OUT ON THE COURSE! NEW Join us for our mother-child events and enjoy the game you both love with your child. These 9-hole, fun events give you a chance to play golf while also spending some quality time with your loved one Just a little mom and me time to start off your weekend. MOTHER & SON Formats will be fun and enjoyable for players of all abilities and experience levels. Call or to sign-up, pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or DON'T MISS OUT SAVE THE DATES June 30, July 21, August 18, September 22 6 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

7 NEW 2017 GOLF PROGRAMS SUNSET LEAGUE NEW You ve heard of the Sunrise League now for our non-early risers, we have the Sunset League. SUNSET LEAGUE THURSDAYS 6:00 PM Shotgun Start Respond to the Golf Genius by Noon or Call Ext 3 to Sign Up. $10 per person per week Playing on Thursday evenings (6pm shotgun start) throughout the season, this men s league is open to all men golfing members. Things couldn t get any easier than this league: No commitment to the entire season Just sign up for the weeks you want to play and show up. No trying to find a team Players will be assigned teammates on a week-to-week basis and will compete in different 2-person and 4-person formats throughout the year. No up-front league fees Since you don t know how many weeks you will play, why pay for the entire season? It s a $10 fee for every week you play, with weekly prizes paid out plus a yearly bonus pool So how does it work? Well, 7 days prior to each league day, you will receive a Golf Genius invite to play. Simply click on Accept any time before noon on Thursday of play and you're in it s that simple. Even if you don t know ahead of time whether you can play or not, you ll have until noontime to commit to the 6pm shotgun. Teams will then be formulated and the golf will begin at 6pm sharp. Formats will be different from week to week as will foursomes and partners. Everyone will be playing on a team for weekly prizes but the year-long competition will be based upon how many points each individual player earns in his events played-think of It as a Kirkbrae s version of the PGA Tour s FedEx Cup. In a nutshell, it s a great way to play a little extra golf on Thursday evenings in a fun and not-too-competitive environment. League play will begin on Thursday, May 18th and since it s the first week, we are going to start signups early to give everyone a little extra time to get acclimated to things. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 7

8 2017 GOLF PROGRAMS REGISTER CLINICS AND COCKTAILS What goes together better than golf and cocktails? Wait, don t answer that question. CLINICS COCKTAILS Start off your weekend right at 5:30pm with a cocktail on the range along with a 45-minute clinic, then head up to the grill room for another drink and some quality time with your fellow students and instructor as you discuss your game (or whatever else comes to mind ). FRIDAYS May 5/19, June 9/23, July 14, August 11/25, September 8 $40 per person 5:30 PM The small group setting (maximum student to instructor ratio of 4:1) allows for each individuals game to be priority number one in each session. There are only a limited amount of spots each session, so make sure you sign up early for the ones you want. Call or to sign-up, pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or AFTER-SCHOOL GOLF Everybody needs Spring Training why not the kids??? Just because the kids are in school doesn t mean they can t play golf. Beginning Tuesday May 9th and running through Thursday June 15th, juniors can get their pre-season training in before school lets out for the Summer. AFTER SCHOOL GOLF Sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are a great after-school activity here at the club. Open to juniors ages 7 and over, each session begins with an after-school snack beginning at 4:15pm, followed by 60 minutes (4:30pm-5:30pm) of golf-related instruction, games and activities designed to improve everyone s skills and most importantly, have FUN!! May 9, 11,16, 18, 23, 25, 30 June 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 Bring your kids to the club to work on their games and get a jump start on the Summer golfing season!! $30 per session $330 for the season 8 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

9 REGISTER GOLF PROGRAMS PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE Practices Saturdays: Through June 3rd, 2:30PM - 4:00PM Wednesday: (5/31-7/19) 5:30PM - 6:45PM Fridays: (6/23-7/21) 9:30AM - 11:00AM Matches June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22 If you have a child between the ages of 7-13, make sure they are part of the fastest-growing sports league in the country---pga Junior League Golf!! Our teams of junior players will play a 6-match schedule versus other teams from throughout Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts in an effort to see who truly has the best team of kids. Open to players ages 13 & under (as of July 31st), the PGA Junior League format is 9-hole twoperson scramble match play. Each match is divided into 3 segments of three holes each, allowing for substitutions after each segment. This allows up to 12 kids to play in each match, with each playing at least 6 of the 9 holes. At the end of the regular season, each "league" (3-4 teams) sends an "all-star" team to compete at the regional level just like Little League. The winning regional team then heads onto the national finals in October. Cost for this program is $299 per player for the season. This includes 7 matches and 14 practices. Practices will consist of both on-course and on the range instruction and will start in early May. Matches will be held on Saturday afternoons (both home and away) and will begin in mid-june. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 9

10 2017 GOLF PROGRAMS REGISTER SUNRISE LEAGUE More Golf?? Sounds Great to Me!! Looking for a way to get some extra golf in during the work week? We ve got the answer for you- the Sunrise Golf League. SUNRISE LEAGUE Tuesday Mornings 6:30 AM Shotgun Start June 6/13/27* July 11/18/25 August 1/8/22/29 $375 per team This is the third year for the 9-hole league for men that play on Tuesday mornings with a 6:30 am shotgun start. If you ask any of last year s teams, they will tell you it s one of the best times they have all year at the club while also allowing them to do what we all want-play a little more golf! The structure of the league is very similar to the Twilight League-teams of three players with two players playing per week in a 9-hole match. Due to time restraints, this league will be restricted to the first 16 teams. Also, pace of play will be of the essence-teams last season were almost always off the course by 8:30 am. This gives everyone enough time to grab a quick shower and be on the road to the office by 9am, and now you ll have 9 holes under your belt! League play will begin on Tuesday, June 6th and will run through the end of August with a three week postseason taking place from mid-september through early October. Cost for the league will be $375 per team which includes weekly prizes, year- end awards and a closing dinner in October. * Denotes only Thursday morning Call or pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or Chip & Sip CHIP & SIP Golf is meant to be enjoyable! Chip and Sip is a great way to sharpen golf skills on the course while enjoying some social time with friends as well. Take the skills you ve learned, add a cocktail (or two) and put them all to use on the golf course in a fun, not-too- competitive format. FRIDAYS: May 12, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 $40 per person 5:30 PM Call or pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

11 REGISTER GOLF PROGRAMS SNAG (START NEW AT GOLF) AT THE POOL Wednesday afternoons beginning June 21st, we bring our SNAG program for ages 3-6 years old back to the field to teach little ones the basics of golf. This is an instructional program designed for 3-6 year olds that will use SNAG (Starting New at Golf) equipment which focuses on creating a FUN atmosphere for those who are just beginning the game. SNAG has been proven over the past few years to be one of the most successful, and most beneficial ways of teaching the game of golf to new players-both young and old. This year's class will once again be open to our 3-year old students, proving that you can never start too young to love the game!! All sessions are on Wednesday afternoons, start at 2:30pm and last 35 minutes. All classes will be held in the field adjacent to the pool. Children do not need clubs to participate; clubs and other equipment will be provided. Call or pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or June 21 July 5, August 32, 9 &16 $119 for the season JUNIOR GOLF SCHOOL Our golf clinics are designed to teach and refine the basic fundamentals and etiquette of the game to the junior golfer aged 7 & up. Each session will focus on a specific aspect of the game, including: Rules of Golf, Etiquette, Putting, Chipping, Iron Play, Bunker Play, Driver Play, etc. with time reserved in each session for short game and development of motor skills. 3-weeks: $165 6-weeks: $300 8-weeks: $360 Tuesdays and Thursdays June 20-August 17 (no classes week of July 24) All classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:15am - 11:45am. With a longer time period (90 minutes) and a longer season (8 weeks), we will have much more time to dedicate to each individual junior s golfing experience. Also new for this year is our pricing structure now you can pick from 3, 6 and 8-week packages that will accommodate the busy family life we all encounter in the summer. With all of this being said, the most important part of this (and all of our) program(s) is that the kids have fun and will they ever!!! A full schedule of activities during each session will definitely keep them on their toes while also developing their golfing skills!! Call or pgapro@kirkbrae.com, or SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 11

12 2017 TENNIS PROGRAMS REGISTER SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAMS All programs begin the week of June 26 and end August 18. For Juniors programs pick any combination of 3, 6 or 8 weeks to fit your family s Summer schedule! Adult program pricing is for the entire summer. For any questions & booking please contact the Pro, Brien, at Signups will be available on June 4 at the summer open house from Private lessons are also available. Inquire with Brien. SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK. Future Stars Ages 3-5 Kirkbrae Kids Ages 5-9 Silver Group Ages 9-12 Gold Group Ages Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday Monday & Wednesday 9:30am - 10:15am 10:30am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:30pm 1:30pm - 3:00pm 3-week: $100 3-week: $115 3-week: $115 3-week: $170 6-week: $150 6-week: $175 6-week: $175 6-week: $230 8-week: $175 8-week: $200 8-week: $200 8-week: $250 Schedule Week 1: June 26 June 30 Week 2: July 3 July 7 Week 3: July 10 July 14 Week 4: July 17 July 21 Week 5: July 24 July 28 Week 6: July 31 Aug. 4 Week 7: Aug. 7 Aug. 11 Week 8: Aug. 14 Aug. 18 JUNIOR INTERCLUB MATCHES! Back by popular demand! Matches will be scheduled for Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer. Full schedule to follow in June. 12 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

13 REGISTER TENNIS PROGRAMS TENNIS FAMILY FUN DAY Come hit the courts for a fun family filled day! JUNIOR ROUND ROBIN SAVE THE DATE... Sunday, June 11 Free Lessons/ Placement 9:00am - 10:30am Round Robin 10:30am - 1:00pm Refreshments to be served Junior Round Robin Friday, July 7 9:00am - 1:00pm $15 for program participants $25 non-program participants JR. Championship Saturday, August 20 9:00am - 1:00pm MONDAY NIGHT TENNIS A brand new adult league starting June 5 5:00pm - 6pm: Clinic 6:00pm - 8pm: Pick-up Matches The cost for the league is only $125 for the ENTIRE SUMMER! ADULT GROUP LESSONS Monday & Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30am Starting June 11 Only $100 for the ENTIRE SUMMER! Contact Brien Morissette, SEE POOL MANAGER FOR TENNIS REGISTRATION SHEETS Guest Tennis Policy: Kirkbrae members are invited to bring their guests to participate in the adult programs. The cost per person is $10 per day plus the Pool & Tennis guest fee of $8 per person, the charges will be applied to your member account. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 13

14 2017 SWIM PROGRAMS REGISTER PODS SWIMMING At Pods swimming, we teach infants and toddlers to be happy and comfortable swimming underwater. They will learn to breathe underwater. This will help them in emergency situations not to panic and ingest water. We also teach them to swim, float, swim. The emphasis is placed on swimming forward, rolling to their backs for a breath, holding a float, and then rolling back to their stomachs. This teaches children life saving skills they will need in emergency situations. These skills also serve as the foundation for the pods skill progression. They are the learn basic swimming skills and for them to progress into proper stroke technique. Parent & Child Children 6 mos. - 3 yrs. Parents will accompany their child/children in the water. Instructions for different techniques are given to parents to help children become comfortable in the water. Goal of class: Beginning swim skills. Establish underwater comfort, relaxed back float (assisted), introduce breathing and swimming. Introduce roll from front to back float. PODS 1 Children 2.5 yrs. - 5 yrs. No swimming experience required. Skills that will be taught: bubbles, kicking, floating, children will learn to swim, roll to back float, sit dives and jumps. Goal of class: Swimmer will become comfortable in the water and to jump in unassisted. The swimmer will also be able to swim forward adding 4 arms and roll to their back for a breath independently for about 10 yards. PODS 2 Children 3 yrs. - 7 yrs. Swimmer must be able to swim 10 yards on their front and back. Skills that are taught: wall bobs, streamline bobs, rhythmic breathing for freestyle on a kickboard. Swimmer will be introduced to backstroke arms. Goal of class: Swimmer will be able to swim 15 yards of freestyle and backstroke. 14 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

15 REGISTER SWIM PROGRAMS PODS SCHEDULE & SIGN-UP Swim lessons begin on Wednesday July 5th and end on Thursday August 31st Schedule: Monday and Wednesdays 9:30am-10am & 10am-10:30am Tuesday and Thursday 10am-10:30am & 10:30am-11am Parent & Child, Pods I, Pods II Parent & Child, Pods I, Pods II 4 week session: 8 classes 2x week: Pricing $155* *If you are interested in having your child attend class 4x week, there is a $60 discount for the 4 week session. Pricing for all 16 classes is $250. How to Enroll At the open house on June 4th at the pool from 11am-1pm or at the pool front desk. Questions? Call Pods Swimming at PODS SWIMMING IS AWARD WINNING The Rhode Island Small Businesses Journal Awarded Susan Pascale-Frechette as one of the 2017 Entrepreneurial Women to Watch Community Champions. There were over 400 applicants and 15 women awarded for different categories. The Rhode Island Swimming Hall of Fame awarded Pods Swimming a Special Award for their excellence in aquatics. Pods will join the 20 prior recipients who received this award in the 35 year history of the organization. SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 15

16 2017 SWIM PROGRAMS REGISTER SWIM TEAM The Kirkbrae swim team mission is to provide the proper stroke technique to the Kirkbrae community. We place emphasis on proper body position, efficient kicking and learning to swim forward by creating the minimal resistance. We strive on creating good sportsmanship, perseverance and determination. We want children to be their best in and out of the pool. In order to be a member of the Kirkbrae swim team, a swimmer must be able to swim one length of the pool. Swim team try out date will be announced once the date is established. Practice: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am - 9:30 am Swim Season: Monday, June 26th - Thursday, August 3rd. Swim Meets: Tuesday July 11th Kirkbrae vs Seekonk Swim and Tennis at Seekonk Swim and Tennis Club, Time 7:30 am warm-up, 8 am start Thursday July 13th Tuesday July 18th Thursday July 20th Tuesday July 25th Thursday July 27th Tuesday August 1st Friday August 4th Saturday August 5th Sunday August 6th Thursday August 10th Kirkbrae vs Bearcroft Home at Kirkbrae Kirkbrae vs The Grist Mill at The Grist Mill 8:15 am warm-up, 8:45 am start Kirkbrae vs Highridge at Kirkbrae Bye Kirkbrae vs Seekonk Swim and Tennis at Kirkbrae Kirkbrae vs Highridge at Highridge 8:15 am warm-up, 8:30 am start All Pool Dive Championships All Pool Swim Championships Trials All Pool Swim Championships Finals Team Banquet and Glow in the Dark Pool Party Home meets 8:15 am warm up 8:30 am meet Please visit our website for registration details Kirkbrae Member Fee: $145 Dive Team Fee: $15 Registration fee includes: Kirkbrae Krocs bathing suit Kirkbrae Krocs swimming sweatshirt Kirkbrae Krocs swimming long sleeved t-shirt Monday Funday activities (6) End of Season Banquet & Glow in the Dark Party Participation Certificate & Medal 16 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

17 REGISTER SUMMER EVENTS Save the Date & Reserve Your Spot Please don't miss out on our great Summer 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 Summer with Kirkbrae! Make Summer Celebrations a Breeze with Kirkbrae Party Platters A variety of hot and cold items Hors d'oeuvre, salads, roasts and platters Menus Available Online SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 17

18 SUMMER EVENTS REGISTER VISIT MEMBER CENTRAL The Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Visit Often: 1. Get up to date event details 2. Any Club updates/closings are posted here 3. Fun member stories will be posted throughout the summer Just go to to read the latest Kirkbrae news! 18 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

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22 SUMMER EVENTS REGISTER TH ANNUAL EVENT BY DIANNE FONSECA TO BENEFIT MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER THURSDAY, JUNE 22nd 5:30 Cocktails with Dinner to Follow Tickets $50 Contact Dianne Fonseca for tickets and sponsorship opportunities or FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

23 REGISTER SUMMER EVENTS End of Summer Pool Party Sunday, September 3rd 5-9PM SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 23

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25 REGISTER POOL INFORMATION POOL INFORMATION Pool Opening May 27th weekends only until June 17th 10AM-6PM Pool Grand Opening on June 17th (open 7 days a week until Labor Day) Deck 9:30AM - 7:00PM Pool 10:30AM - 7:00 PM Snack Bar 11:00AM - 6:00PM Hours may change dependent on weather check Facebook page for pool status updates daily activities at the pool Summer Recreation Programs Open House June 11th (11:00AM - 1:00PM) Private Pool party information: contact Jessica Smart for available dates and various options Ext. 242 SUMMER 2017 KIRKBRAE NEWSLETTER 25

26 DINING INFORMATION CONTACT SUMMER DINING ROOM HOURS For Reservations and Take Out - Ext 270 Sunday Monday Monday Holiday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6:00AM - 8:00PM CLOSED 11:00AM 8:00PM 11:00AM 9:00PM 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, June 1st Lunch only until 2pm Closed for dinner Tuesday, May 30th Closed for Lunch and Dinner Friday, June 16th Lunch only until 2pm-Closed for dinner Saturday, June 17th Lunch only until 2pm-Closed for dinner Thursday, June 29th Lunch only until 2pm Closed for dinner July Closed for Lunch and Dinner pool snack bar will be open until 8pm Thursday, August 24th Lunch only until 2pm Closed for dinner Tuesday, September 5th Closed for lunch and dinner Thursday, September 16th Lunch only until 2pm Closed for dinner 26 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON EVENTS

27 DIRECTORY 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 FOOD & BEVERAGE Food and Beverage Director Scott Burchfield 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 ADMINISTRATION General Manager Timothy Flanagan, Ext. 223 Controller Sheran Little, Ext. 221 Membership Secretary Rosemary Ciruolo, Ext. 224 POOL Pool Manager Paige Emery & Dan Sepe Pods Director Susan Pascale-Frechette, TENNIS Tennis Professional Brien Morissette, GREENS Greens Superintendent Mark Richard, CGCS

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