Bedens Brook News Celebrating 50 Years November 2015 Volume 1, Issue 11 Inside this issue: Club News 1 President s Message 50th Anniversary 2 Golf /House Committee 3 Events 4-5 Paddle Tennis 6 December Events 7 Calendar 8 November Dining Friday Dinners November 6,13 and 20. Seating in the Porch, Family Dining Room and Grill Halloween 2015 6:00pm to 8:30pm Saturday Dinners November 7, 21 and 28 Seating in the Grill Room 6:00pm to 8:30pm Grill Room Wednesday and Thursdays Night til 10pm. Bar Open Thursday Night Bar Appetizers 6pm to 9pm Dinner not served Wed or Thurs. Closed 11/26 IMPORTANT YEAR END REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS Please be aware that annual dues are billed on December 1st. They are non refundable and are not subject to proration upon resignation. It is imperative that all requests for transfers or resignations are in writing and received by November 30, 2015 c/o Lori Hetherington. In order to resign in good standing all accrued charges as well as future installments of existing payment plans must be paid in full by November 30, 2015. Your written request should be sent to the attention of Lori Hetherington at the Club or email may be sent to lori@bedensbrookclub.com by the November 30th deadline. If you have any questions please contact Lori at (609) 466-2646 ext. 104.
President s Message As we approach the end of our fiscal year, and club activities move to the winter season, I want to thank everyone for a magnificent year! We celebrated our 50th anniversary in grand style, significant improvements were made to our facilities, member participation in all areas was very high, we have a talented, hard working and dedicated staff and our financial condition is strong. The Board of Trustees, and all committees, have continued to move Bedens Brook to the level of being the premier club in our region and we owe all those who contributed a big thank you! It is a pleasure to be part of Bedens Brook and please do not hesitate to let me know anything I can do to make your membership experience more enjoyable. Sincerely, Tom Bracken, President The Bedens Brook Club 50th Anniversary Trivia Answers-From October Newsletter 1. Princeton Golf & Tennis Club 2. Jack Murray who also had the honor of the first tee shot on #1. He pared it. 3. The Murray Special 4. 113. They needed 100 to release the escrow funds and begin the project 5. It s the last course he designed and his only one in New Jersey 6. His partner Joe Lee 7. Robert Trent Jones 8. The picturesque 17 th 9. Behind the 16 th green with its panoramic view of 17 th. 10. Joe Sarro 11. Between the pro shop and the clubhouse 12. Parked 18 wheelers where the current driving range is located. We were thrilled with how many people had fun with the Trivia contest at the 50th Anniversary Party. It was a close race and so many people had such great answers, but the win goes to the Shaffer's for getting almost all of the answers correct! And the photo contest kept you all guessing! Clearly her photography skills are coming in handy, because the photo contest win goes to Pam Kelsey! There were some very funny misses from the other submissions. Both winners will receive a fabulous Bedens Brook Gift. We are glad you all had fun with them. Thank you to all!! Please visit www.bedensbrook.com -Click the NEWS tab on the member page for all 50 of the 50th Anniversary Trivia Questions and Answers.
Golf & Green Greens The golf course aeration took place on October 19-21. This year we aerated the tees, greens, and fairways during the same time. The weather cooperated and the aeration is already healing. This time of the year, much of the effort for Dave Walsh is leaf removal. The golf course is also getting prepared for winter. The Committee has met with our golf course architect, Andrew Green, who is preparing a Master Plan. The Master Plan contains many suggestions for our course. We will continue to work on the Master Plan. A special thanks to Dave Walsh and his crew for keeping our course in excellent shape this fall. Golf Congratulations to all of our tournament winners this year. Our attendance was up in all of our events. We look forward to a robust tournament schedule for 2016. Should you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact me or any member of the Committee. Thomas B. Lewis - Golf & Greens-tbl@stevenslee.com The golf season has begun to wind down but our late fall weather has been spectacular. Please take advantage of the time we have left to use your 6-pack pre-paid greens fees or take advantage of our ½ rate guest fees through the end of the season. Also please be reminded that we have our Day after Thanksgiving Scramble Friday November 27 th. Breakfast is served at 9:30am with the 9-hole scramble starting at 10:30am. Event is followed with a simple buffet lunch. Please sign up for this event by emailing me or on the sign-up sheet located outside the men s locker room. The holiday shopping season is around the corner. Please think of me for all your golf needs. I have a great selection of sweaters, shirts and outerwear plus accessories for the golfer in your family. Stop by soon while sizes are still available and remember items such as GPS watches, range finders and golf bags sell out quickly. In November the golf operations are open Tuesday through Sunday 8am to dark. In December the golf shop will be open Wednesday though Sunday with our final day being open Saturday December 19 th. I hope to see many of you in the coming weeks. Thanks for you support of the BBC golf program. Paul Poandl, PGA-Head Golf Professional From The Golf Shop Dear Members, It is so hard to believe it is November and the holidays are upon us!!! Hopefully you have received your postcard invitation for the December 4 th holiday party by now. Please get your reservations in early to ensure seating and get your dancing shoes ready! Also, there are many other fun events coming up too, please reserve for them, the dates and times of which can be found in this newsletter. Plus, of course, dining on our porch, family dining room and exciting new grill room. Look for news on an exciting inaugural event coming in January a young members party, spearheaded by our events committee s newest member Lindsay Bracken. Thank you, Lindsay! Looking forward to seeing you all around the club this month. And as always, please let Craig, me or any member of our House committee know if you have any suggestions. Regards, Meg Helms, on behalf of the House Committee House Committee
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Bedens Brook Club Paddle Tennis October 2015 has seen many programs and new players on the platform tennis courts. If you would like to participate it is never too late! Junior drills are run on a monthly basis. Listed below are the weekly clinics and drills that will be offered: Mondays 9:00-10:30am Ladies Team Practice 4:00-4:45pm Jr After School Ages 4-7 Thursdays 9-10:30am Ladies Advanced/ Intermediate Drill & Play Fridays 9-10am Ladies Advanced Clinic 11-12pm Ladies Beginner Clinic 4-4:45pm Jr After School Ages 4-7 4:45-5:45pm Jr After School Ages 8-10 5:45-6:45pm Jr After School Ages 11-13 & Ages 14-16 Sundays 8:30-9:30am 10-11am Men's Doubles Clinic All Levels Ladies Doubles Clinic All Levels 11-12 Noon Jr Drill Ages 5-10 Private and group lessons are also available by contacting Jessica Fisher at jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com or 466-2646 x121. Ladies Member/Member or Member/Guest will be on Thursday, November 12 th from 9:30 1:00 pm including lunch. Join us for a fun day of paddle and friends! Please sign up by emailing jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com. We will be holding a Junior Paddle Social and Pizza on November 20 th from 7:00 8:30 PM. All levels and ages are encouraged to come out and join us. No partner needed! Please sign up by emailing jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com or sign up in the paddle hut. The Ladies Paddle Tennis Team got off to a good start in series 8. Many familiar faces are back on the courts along with newer players. If you are interested in joining, please contact team captain Jean Snyder, snyder-s-j-a-e@verizon.net.the season runs until February so it is not too late to fill your winter days with this fun sport! The Men s Team is also off to a good start competing in series C. Please email Jessica Fisher at jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com if you are interested in being a part of the team. Jessica Fisher-Director of Racquets jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com
Bedens Brook Club Afternoon Holiday Tea Wednesday December 9, 2015 3:00pm until 5:00pm A casual get together with Friends at the club December Calendar Club Dinners Friday December 11 and 18 Seating 6:00 to 8:00 in the Porch, Family Dining Room and Grill Room Saturday Club Dinner Saturday December 12 and 19 Seating 6:00 to 8:00 in the Grill Room Due to Holiday Events-No Dinner December 4 or 5 Pastries and Sweet Table FRESHLY BREWED TEAS AND COFFEES- POINSETTIA COCKTAILS AND WINE Children can enjoy Christmas Cookies and Hot Chocolate while working with Arts and Crafts.in the Family Dining Room. The event is Complimentary for Members RSVP 609-466-2646 Ginger Bread House Decorating Parties Dates: Saturday December 12 & Saturday December 19 Time: Starts at 10:30am Lunch Buffet 11:30 A Seasonal Lunch Buffet will be available for everyone to enjoy if you care to after your house is decorated Please reserve by December 4 to avoid disappointment as houses need to be ordered by this date and space is limited, houses will not be available unless reserved prior. 609-466-2646. Ginger Bread House-$25 includes house, decorations, hot chocolate and snack. Optional Lunch Buffet Adults $16.00- Children 12 and under $10- Because of space limitations, no guests please. HOLIDAY BRUNCH BUFFETS with Santa Sunday, December 13 and 20 Begins at 12 Noon The Holiday Brunch Buffet with Santa is an event not to be missed and will be held at 12:00 noon each Sunday. Santa will be available to listen to your child s wish list. Bring your camera as this will be an excellent photo opportunity. What a wonderful way to add to the joy of the Christmas season! To avoid disappointment in reserving the date of your choice, make your reservations as soon as possible by calling the office at 609-466-2646. Adults: $30, Children 12 and Under: $15, Children 5 and Under: $7
November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2. 3 Lunch-11:00-3:00 4 5 6 Dinner-6:00-8:30 Grill -6:00-8:30 7 Grill Dinner-6pm to 8:30pm 8 9 10 Lunch-11:00-3:00 11 12 13 Dinner-6:00-8:30 Grill -6:00-8:30 14 Private Event No Regular Dinner 15 16 17 Lunch-11:00-3:00 18 19 20 Dinner-6:00-8:30 Grill -6:00-8:30 21 Grill Dinner-6pm to 8:30pm 22 23 24 Lunch-11:00-3:00 25 26 Thanksgiving 27 Lunch 11am to 3pm Holiday Scramble No Regular Dinner 28 Dinner-6pm to 8:00pm Grill & Family Dining Room 29 30 30 31 Brunch-11to 3pm Club Closed Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday. 1 December 2 3 4 A Winter s Eve Celebration Dance 5 Private party 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Brunch-11am-3pm Lunch-11am-3pm Dinner-6pm-8:00pm Ginger Bread House Grill -6pm-8:00pm Grill-6pm to 8:00pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Holiday Buffet Lunch-11am-3pm With Santa 12 noon seating Dinner-6pm-8:00pm Grill -6pm-8:00pm Ginger Bread House Grill-6pm to 8:00pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Holiday Buffet Closed Closed Closed With Santa 12 noon seating 27 28 29 30 Brunch 11am to 3pm