In Memoriam - Colonial Country Club

SEPTEMBER 2009
EVENTS OF INTEREST
SEPTEMBER
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LABOR DAY AT COLONIAL
Love The Pearls
Bingo Night – Poolside
Birthday Night-Terrace Room
Labor Day – Poolside
Club Closed
Karaoke Night-Terrace Room
Ladies Luncheon Series – Dave Lieber
Culinary Theme Night – Beale Street Blues
Barbecue
Entertainment Night – Terrace Room –
Harpist Gonzalo Mata
Monday, September 7
Buffet – 12:00-6:00 P.M. • DJ – 12:00-4:00 P.M.
Pool Games – 1:00-4:00 P.M. (Pool Closes 8:00 P.M.)
Come out and enjoy the last official fun-filled day at Colonial’s pool
with a Buffet, Music by DJ Mikey B, and Games for All
$10.00++ / Person (Adults)
$ 7.00++ / Person (Children)
Remember, the Club will be CLOSED on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
OCTOBER
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Karaoke Night-Terrace Room
3,10,17,
24, 31 Birthday Night-Terrace Room
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Absentee Voting Begins
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Absentee Voting
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Absentee Voting
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Annual Meeting
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Culinary Theme Night – Murder Mystery
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Happy Halloween
LOVE THE PEARLS...
Cocktail Event
Thursday, September 3
6:30 PM - $24.95++ / Person (includes dinner & wine)
NOVEMBER
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Daylight Saving Time Ends
Election Day
Karaoke Night-Terrace Room
Birthday Night-Terrace Room
Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Featuring Special Guest Mike Brennan
If you missed the daytime version, here is your chance to enjoy dinner, wine and discover the
secrets about the World of Pearls. Take this opportunity to start your holiday shopping for
grade “A” quality pearl jewelry at savings up to 75% off retail prices.105
Our complimentary gift to all in attendance is a pair of rare pink or black pearl stud earrings,
so don’t miss out again, call 817-927-4200 or stop by the Front Desk to make your reservations.
48-Hour Cancellation Policy is in Effect.
MYSTERY
NUMBER
Find your member number
in this publication and
receive a certificate good for
Dinner for Two
in the Terrace Room.
Must be used by the end of
the month in which it appears
in the newsletter.
Call Rita Eatherly at
817-927-4247
to request your certificate.
Good luck and happy hunting.
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In Memoriam
The Board of Governors, members, and staff of Colonial Country Club
extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of:
Stephanie O’Neal Surber
Mary Ann Morgan Gracey
Bettie Jane Ulyshen
Vision Statement For Colonial Country Club
Colonial Country Club is dedicated to being a premier, private, family-oriented country club.
Colonial is committed to maintaining its facilities in a world class manner and investing in its staff, ensuring
that it will be the preferred country club with a local, regional and national reputation for excellence.
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the Desk of… Michael Lawrence, General Manager & COO
As I sit down to write this column, I can brag
with considerable pride concerning this week’s “soft”
opening of our revitalized and completely renovated Fitness Center.
Member feedback has been extremely positive, and many have looked upon
the renovated facility with awe and perhaps some earnest surprise that it is as
well done as it is. Frankly, I am not surprised that the finished product came
out so well, as there are many Members and staff who have contributed to
this two-year project. Firstly, we wish to recognize the committee leadership
of Jeff Moten and Gale Johnston in their roles as Fitness Committee
Chairs…Jeff from 2006 through 2008 and Gale for this past year. They have
provided the Board of Governors and management with the vision to make
our fitness and wellness program service oriented and rightfully competitive
in this market, as clearly we had lost considerable ground among our fellow
country and city clubs in this area.
After the Board decision was made to proceed with renovation, next
came discussions with Steve Tharrett, an internationally experienced
fitness and wellness consultant who formerly was responsible for all
fitness and tennis facilities within ClubCorp for more than 20 years. Steve’s
proposal for construction, build-out specs and equipment was accepted by the
Fitness Committee and Board, and immediately after this year’s Tournament,
construction began. At this point Bill Ward and his team of hard-working
professionals stepped up to the task at hand. Anyone who has ever done
refurbishment or new construction to an old house or building knows from
experience that there will always be surprises in those old walls! The fitness
center had its share of surprises…some not so good, but a couple were not
so bad, either.
For example, the ceiling was full of old telephone lines, wiring, and cable
left over from many years of Tournaments, and the roof had several leaks
that needed to be repaired…but, the original flooring was (and remains)
terrazzo! This was a major discovery for us because terrazzo is one of the most
beautiful and durable floors ever made…and one that would be very
expensive to recreate today. First, the masons that built our floor constructed
2008-2009 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Officers:
President, John E. Anderson
Vice President, Scott Mahaffey
Vice President, Joseph A. Monteleone
Secretary, John W. McNey
Treasurer, Ben L. Matheson
Board Members:
Platt L. Allen, III, Dr. Lee S. Anderson,
Alexander D. Armstrong, John K. Cockrell,
Robert M. Doby, III, Melvin R. Haas, Jr.,
Martha V. “Marty” Leonard, Jeffrey A. Moten,
Chris W. Stenholm, Michael R. Thomas, Jr.
a solid, level concrete foundation 3 to 4 inches deep. Before this layer set, the
terrazzo workers partially embed metal divider strips in the concrete, and in
our floor the dividers are solid brass, the most desirable metal for terrazzo
installation. For the final top layer, the terrazzo masons blended and placed
into each of the panels a mixture of fine marble chips with brown-earth tones
(a predominate decorating color of the 1960’s and 70’s). A lightweight roller
was then used to even out the entire surface, and a diamond-imbedded
polisher was used to polish the floor. Terrazzo floors made in this way have
an impermeable finish, higher strength than other concrete flooring, and less
susceptibility to cracking. This must be true because we have not found any
cracks in this more than 40-year-old floor! Terrazzo flooring was originally
invented by Venetian construction workers who mixed goat milk in with the
marble chips left over from marble carving with clay. The goat milk gave
the floor a marble-like sheen when the floor was wet because it acts as a sealer
and preserves the look.
Many may not have known that the space now called the Fitness
Center was built as a teen and youth activity center in the mid-1960’s…
In the days before the development of University, Hulen, City View,
Sundance and malls, the Bon Bon Room was THE PLACE to hang out.
Competing interests for teens and the emergence of exercise and fitness
centers for men and women warranted converting the teen room into
the Fitness Center, and except for occasional additions in the equipment
inventory, has not had any facility updating since then.
At any rate, Bill’s team set about reworking the facility in preparation for
the equipment inventory as ordered by Clubhouse Manager Markus Rentzing.
In summary, the center can boast the following enhancements…
- the solid front doors were replaced with more welcoming “open” glass doors;
- reception desk in front of the entrance to welcome members;
- members will be greeted, offered water and towel, and introduced to the center;
- director’s desk in the same area to assist the “welcomer;”
- an improved ladies’ room will feature a changing area and day lockers;
- the improved men’s room will also feature day lockers;
Your Staff is
General Manager & COO ..................Michael Lawrence
Director of Catering............................Julie Brauer
Director of HR....................................Celeste Cathey
Director of Club Relations ..................Rita Eatherly
Golf Course Superintendent................Scott Ebers, CGCS
Golf Professional ................................Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGA
Special Events Manager ......................Alexis Groesch
Controller ..........................................Harry Leventhal, CPA
Executive Chef ....................................Michael Morabito
Director of Restaurants........................Frank Scarpello
Clubhouse Manager ............................Markus Rentzing
Tournament Director ..........................Peter Ripa
Facilities Director ................................Bill Ward
Director of Tennis ..............................Matt Watson, USPTA
Fitness Director ..................................Tamara Zrostlik
continued on page 12
Main Telephone
Number
817/927-4200
FAX Number:
817/926-0118
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Turf Talk
By Scott Ebers, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent
I think of September and March as bracketing the three major seasons on
the golf course: the good, the bad, and the ugly (play Sergio Leone music
here). March through September contains the hardest work and the longest
hours. In March, we are ramping up for spring, which always brings a steady
increase in hours and effort to get the golf course “filled in.” Fertilizer fills the
air and sod trucks begin arriving as we strive to repair any of the Bermudagrass that did not make the winter. March also ushers in the spring member
golf season, followed by the Crowne Plaza Invitational preparation, and the
tournament itself. March through May completes the “bad,” and it’s not
really bad, it’s just a lot of work over a long period of time.
What comes next is ugly, sort of. After the last ounce of adrenaline is
drained out of our bodies by the final day of the tournament, we get to wake
up the following Monday and fight through the toughest single week of the
year, the post tournament week where we tear down the tournament infrastructure, put up all the fans, aerify almost everything in sight, and try to put
it back together again for the weekend. But of course, that is just one week
of ugly... we might call that week “unattractive leaning strongly towards ugly
under the wrong circumstances.” What follows is the truly ugly, the summer
Bentgrass season where we slog through three months of hot and sunny, hot
and wet, hot and dry, and sometimes if we are lucky - hot, wet, dry, and sunny
all in one day; in short, all the elements that make up our glorious Texas
weather. This is the truly ugly, and every summer is ugly with Bentgrass, even
on a relatively cool summer like 2007, which was more pet bulldog ugly… if
it’s your dog you can convince yourself that it’s more cute than ugly, but that
still don’t make it purdy. (Please don’t send me cute pictures of your bulldog!)
The weather in September is transitional. The first part of the month is a
lot like summer, and I am sure we all remember Labor Day weekends that get
into the 100’s. Inevitably, however, we are transitioning from the ugly to the
good and this can be as dramatic as the jaw dropping make-over that you really
have a hard time believing is the same person. For sometime in September, the
first good, sweet, clean, cold front makes its way down through the heartland, and we go from 100 to 85 degrees for a high temperature and even
better, the low goes from a sultry 80 to a crisp 62 degrees. Suddenly we live
in the land of the “good.” If you happen to be out on the course on such a
morning and you hear singing or yelling, do not be alarmed, it’s just me
ushering in the, “I can start breathing again season,” closely followed by the
“Hey, this job can be kind of fun season” which often lasts through the dead
of winter up till March, when we begin again the, well… you know.
So… here’s to the arrival of the “good,” may it find us early in September
and hang around for a long, glorious fall season.
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In Full Swing
By Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGA Head Golf Professional
ROLAND HARPER
MATCH PLAY
Saturday-Monday
September 5-7
Surely everyone has had enough summer. I know Scott Ebers and his
staff are still trying to stave off the effects of one of the toughest summers.
We in the golf shop have felt the effects, as well, but now that summer is
in our rear view mirror, it is time to focus on the upcoming fall
tournament schedule.
You will probably run into some bentgrass repair work on the greens
this month. Fortunately it is confined mostly to the edges so it should not
affect your golf game much at all, but please be courteous if you run into a
maintenance worker repairing an area.1427 Also, try to avoid walking on any
newly repaired area if possible so it has time to establish well.
With the arrival of the first cold front (hopefully really soon) comes fall
golf at Colonial.
From the middle of September until the middle of December, the golf
course is in its best shape. We have the Roland Harper Match Play
Championship September 5-7, and the Senior Club Championship
September 25-27. The Mixed Foursome will be played September 20 at
1:00 P.M. and the C.W.G.A. Ryder Cup will be contested September 24-25.
The Roland Harper Match Play Championship serves as a qualifier for
the Maxwell Cup. The winner and runner up of the Championship Flight
and the winner of the First and Second Flights will be eligible for this year’s
Maxwell Cup at Prairie Dunes. With all these activities there is no reason not
to come out to the club.
With very little play in August there is an excess of inventory in the pro
shop. The only way to get rid of it is to discount it until it is gone, so plan
on discounts ranging from 30-70% off. Thanks to everyone’s patronage this
past year we had one of our best merchandise sales years in several years.
Have a great fall golfing season and we look forward to seeing you on the
course and in the shop.
Flighted by Handicap
Tee Times begin at 9:00 A.M.
No Entry Fee,
however, participants are on their own for
breakfast, lunch and cart fees
To sign up, please stop by the Golf Shop
or call 817.927.4221
The overall winner, as well as the first and second
place winners in the top three flights of the Roland Harper
Match Play Tournament will qualify for this year’s
Maxwell Cup, to be played at Prairie Dunes Country Club
in Hutchinson, Kansas, September 28-30.
2009 COLONIAL CUP
October 21-24
Entry Fee $1,000 / Team
FORMAT
Best Ball all three days
AGENDA
Wednesday Shootout and Stag Calcutta
Thursday Breakfast, Lunch and Golf
Friday
Breakfast, Lunch, Golf, Dinner
and Live Entertainment
Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Golf and Awards Banquet
* for entry information please call the golf shop
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Ladies on the Links
By Gail Friedman
DEADLY GOLF TRAP…
MIXED FOURSOME HOT TAMALE RESULTS
Jim and Bob are golfing. Jim slices his ball deep into a wooded ravine and
climbs down in search of it. Jim spots something shiny. As he gets closer, he
realizes that the shiny object is an 8-iron in the hands of a skeleton lying near
an old golf ball. Jim calls out to Bob in an agitated voice, "Hey Bob, I got
trouble down here." Bob calls out, "What's the matter, Jim?" Jim shouts back,
"Throw me my 7-iron. You can't get out of here with an 8-iron."
Sunday, July 26
1st Gross
Rick & Sandra Williams
Robert & Bev Daniels
1st Net
Janet Craun & John Miller
Pam Wood & Bill O’Hara
So, when you're laboring over those hard decisions, and someone says to
you “it's not a matter of life or death,” you might want to think twice!
2nd Net
Thomas & Jill Bradley
Jim & Carol Thigpen
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd Net
Mike & Susan Gaston
Phil & Val Daenzer
September 20
September 24-25
October 14-16
October 18
October 20
Mixed Foursome Ryder Cup
CWGA Ryder Cup
Women's Club Championship
Mixed Foursome Member-Guest
CWGA Special Guest Day
Scholarship is expected. Values are the extra.
When choosing an independent school for your child, you expect superior
academics. At Fort Worth Country Day, our Core Values also provide an
ethical compass that will last a lifetime. Combine this with the personal,
attentive approach that FWCD is known for, and your choice is easy.
Scholarship
Integrity
Kindness
Courage
Respect
Responsibility
Kindergarten Prospective Parent Coffees: Oct. 20 and Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m.
K-12 Family Open House: Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m.
Call us at 817.302.3209 to arrange a personal tour.
4200 Country Day Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109-4299
www.fwcds.org
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Congratulations To Our
August Newlyweds
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Hull
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Tabor
Mr. & Mrs. James Qualls
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Crownower
Mr. & Mrs. Joey Keyes
Experience the Rich History and Tradition
of Colonial Country Club where
“We take the Common and make it Uncommon”
Whether hosting a private breakfast meeting or an elaborate
corporate reception, Colonial Country Club’s professional
service staff and traditional clubhouse will provide
members and their guests an occasion to remember.
Call Catering Director Julie Brauer at 817.927.4204
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NEWS FROM THE TERRACE ROOM…
DO YOU HAVE A SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY?
KARAOKE NIGHT….
Celebrate your birthday with us on SATURDAY
Birthday Night (new night) in the Terrace Room.
Join us any Saturday evening in the month of your
birthday and receive a complimentary entrée with
the purchase of another entrée of equal or greater
value. Please call the receptionist at
817-927-4200 to make your
reservations. Offer limited to member
and member’s spouse.
Join us THURSDAY, September 10 (new night) for
Karaoke Night in the Terrace Room. You can have fun showing
off your vocal talents to a full house. These are generally sell-out
events and great fun for everyone, so don’t miss out. Call
817-927-4200 early to make your reservations.
NEW SUNDAY BREAKFAST
LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR…Fridays and Saturdays
New to the Terrace Room
SUNDAY ALA CARTE BREAKFAST
Plus Omelet Station
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
(replaces Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet)
Call 817.927.4200 or stop by the Front Desk to make your reservations.
Fairway Lounge–10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Half-price well liquor, wine and beer
Also, don’t forget our REGULAR HAPPY HOUR...Tuesday-Saturday
Fairway Lounge–4:30-6:30 P.M.
Business Casual is the accepted dress
for the Terrace Room and Fairway Lounge.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT…
If you need some “alone time” with your special someone, join us for Parents’
Night Out on Saturday, September 12 and September 26.
Enjoy our a la carte menu while your kids
enjoy their own kid-foods, games, movies,
video games on site, while you dine. We’ll
watch and entertain your kids (ages 5 &
up) for just $10++ per child while you
have some great food and wine in a relaxed
atmosphere. Call 817-927-4200 to make
reservations for dinner and child care.
Remember, we offer complimentary nursery service in our regular on-site
nursery, for children ages 6 months through 6 years, for any member dining
in the Terrace Room Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT…
Friday, September 25
Terrace Room
7:00-10:00 P.M.
Featuring Spanish Harpist
Gonzalo Mata
CULINARY SERIES
September 18
Leonard Room
Beale Street Blues Barbecue
with All the Traditional Fixins’
Entertainment by the blues band Revolving Door
6:30 P.M. - Terrace Room
Group Seating
$24.95++/person
Mark Your Calendars and call 817.927.4200
for Reservations
48-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
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Weighty Matters
Welcome to your newly renovated Fitness Center.
If you haven’t already stopped by for a visit or a workout, we hope you make
a special trip just to see what is new and exciting. Brand new to the Fitness
Center is Star Trac treadmills and bike with integrated TV’s and I-pod
connections. We also have new PreCor Elliptical EFX’s, also with their own
built in TV’s. Our strength training line is by Free Motion and we compliment those individual pieces with a Smith machine and dumbbells.
Our new, private pilates room is equipped with two (2) reformers and an
EXO chair. Not only will you workout in style, but now you can change
comfortably in the updated bathrooms which include lockers for daily use
and a private changing room. All of this would not be so fantastic to use if
it wasn’t for the behind the scenes renovations such as a new AC and sprinkler system, and tinted windows. Thanks to Bill Ward and his crew for all
their hard work tearing down and setting back up. We will soon begin work
on the Fitness Studio, turning it into a designated group exercise room with
new flooring, sound system, mirrors and storage for equipment. Classes will
continue to meet in the clubhouse until completion of this project.
Boot Camp will still meet in the Fitness Center. We hope to see everyone
soon and if you need help getting started, don’t hesitate to call and make an
appointment with a trainer. We’ll be happy to set you up on a workout
designed to fit your needs.
By Tamara Zrostlik, Fitness Director
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB
Tuesday, October 13
8:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon; 3:00-5:00 P.M.
Tuesday, October 27
8:00-11:00 A.M.
Reservations not required. Watch for more details in the
October newsletter and in the Fitness Center.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 6:00-10:00 A.M.
Friday 5:30 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
Tuesday thru
Saturday 8:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
Thursday 5:30 A.M.-8:00 P.M. Sunday 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
FALL FITNESS CLASSES
BODY FUSION
GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 1 CHAIR CLASS
A total body class using a blend of exercises taken from traditional
exercise methods, Pilates and Yoga.
Class Days:
Tuesday & Thursday
Class Time:
8:30-9:15 A.M.
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring a Mat
Instructor:
Tamara Zrostlik
Designed for the Chronologically Gifted, or individuals with physical limitations,
rehabbing from surgery or injury, or who prefer a more gentle approach to
movement and balance.1051
Class Day:
Tuesdays
Class Time:
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructor:
Diane McKinzie
CARDIO PARTY
A lively and fun cardio workout for all fitness levels to music you’ll love.
Some strength training and stretching end this fastest hour of your day.
Class Days:
Wednesday & Friday
Class Time:
8:30-9:30 A.M.
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring a Mat
Instructor:
Eva Meckna
MAT PILATES
A class that builds on the strengths developed in Level 1. Participants use chairs
for support, then progress to seated exercises on the floor to deepen strength
and flexibility.
Class Day:
Thursdays
Class Time:
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructor:
Diane McKinzie
Strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, flexibility and balance, unite
body and mind and create a more streamlined shape.
Class Day:
Wednesday
Class Time:
12:00 Noon
NEW CLASS
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructors:
Tamara Zrostlik
Class Day:
Class Time:
Class Location:
Class Cost:
Instructor:
YOGA
PERSONAL TRAINING
A class for all levels and ages.
Class Day:
Tuesday & Thursday
Class Time:
5:30 P.M.
Class Location:
Fitness Studio (formerly Outrigger)
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructor:
Leanne Keating
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GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 2
BOOT CAMP (Group Exercise)
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-7:00 A.M.
11:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon
Fitness Center
$10 per class
Stephannie Householder & Tamara Zrostlik
Rates: (Includes Reformer Training)
$35 – 1 Hour • $25 – 1/2 Hour • $240 – 1 Month (8 sessions)
2-Person Workout:
$200 per person– 1 Month (8 sessions each)
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By Matt Watson, USPTA
Director of Tennis
September means the start of league tennis and great tennis
weather! USTA play will begin Friday, September 11 and
Interclub begins Tuesday, September 15. If you are interested
in playing on the outdoor courts on either Tuesdays or Fridays
please check with the tennis shop for availability. We will have
(6) teams playing out of Colonial this season: (1) 2.5 team,
(1) 3.0 team, (2) 3.5 teams, and (2) 4.0 teams.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the CLTA
Interclub Kickoff event on Tuesday, August 25. I would like
to extend a special thank you to Dianne Rose for all her help
organizing the event. The following is our Interclub schedule
for this season:
September 15
vs. Ridglea
September 22
Bye
September 29
vs. Mira Vista
October 6
vs. Shady Oaks
October 13
vs. Rivercrest
October 20
vs. Ridglea
October 27
Bye
November 3
vs. Mira Vista
November 10
vs. Shady Oaks
November 17
vs. Rivercrest
KiDS KoRNER
Thank you to all those kids who participated in the Junior Exchange play day with
Mira Vista and Rivercrest on Friday, August 14. These events are a great opportunity for our
juniors to get some valuable match experience and have a great time doing so! Please watch
for upcoming play days with area clubs.
As a reminder, we are hoping to kickoff the QuikStart program in September and want
to stress the importance of this program to anyone interested in getting their kids involved
in tennis. This program is designed for kids 6-10 years old and allows them the opportunity
to start playing tennis quickly. Mini courts are created across the court and foam balls are
used in an effort to make the game much easier to play and thus more enjoyable for the
kids. Don’t miss out on a great program to build your child’s motor skills and confidence,
in addition to developing their tennis skills! Please call one of the tennis professionals for
more information regarding this wonderful program if you are interested.2130 Volunteer
parents are needed as well so if you are willing to assist we would greatly appreciate it.
FALL JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Hummingbirds
Sparrows
Cardinals 1
Cardinals 2
QuikStart
(4-6 year olds)
(7-9 year olds)
(10-14 Beginners)
(12-Up-Intermediate)
(6-10 year olds)
Tue/Thurs
Tue/Thurs
Wed/Fri
Tue/Thurs
Wed/Fri
4:00-4:45 P.M.
5:00-6:00 P.M.
5:00-6:00 P.M.
6:30-8:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00 P.M.
REMINDER: There is a $3 guest fee per lesson for non-members. Also, all classes will include an additional
$5 lesson court fee charge per junior for indoor court reservation.
We will be having a US Open Final Viewing Party on
Sunday, September 13 in the Fairway Lounge. The cost will be
$10/person and we will be providing light snacks. You will
be able to sign for drinks if you would like them. Please check
back with the tennis shop for the start time.
We will be hosting the Fort Worth Lone Star Tournament
on September 12-13. This event will be using most or all of
the outdoor courts (the indoor courts if inclement weather) so
please call for court availability if you are thinking about playing
that weekend. This is a local team tournament for advanced
beginner ladies. The winner will advance to San Antonio
for a Sectional event in October. Colonial has two teams
participating so come on out and support your fellow members
compete for the opportunity to advance to Sectionals!
Remember that tennis is the sport for a lifetime.
See you on the courts.
FALL ADULT SCHEDULE
Open Drills
Men & Women
Open Drills
Men & Women
Ladies’ Drills
3.0-4.0
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 P.M.
3.0-4.5
Saturdays
9:00-10:30 A.M.
Limited to 12
3.0-4.0 Fridays
12:00-1:30 P.M.
(Indoors)
Limited to 12
* As a reminder, please call to sign up for any of the group drills.
Junior Tennis Exchange
July 31, 2009
Mira Vista CC,
Broken Arrow CC (Tulsa, OK)
and Colonial CC
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Mark Your
Calendar…
By Alexis Groesch,
Special Events Manager
Yep. . .I mentioned it in last month’s article and now it’s official . . .summer
is over and school is back in session! Have no worries, though, there is plenty
happening at Colonial in the coming weeks and months to keep all of us busy!
On Monday, September 7, we will celebrate Labor Day and all the workers in this country. . .and in this city! We will also celebrate the end of summer, as the pool will close until next year. Bring your family and friends to the
pool and enjoy a special buffet, live music with DJ Mikey B and some great
fun with pool games.
For those ladies who were not able to attend June’s Ladies’ Luncheon with
Mike Brennan and “Love the Pearls,” I have some exciting news for you. . .On
Thursday, September 3, Mike will be back with the largest
selection of pearl jewelry in one location at one time (at prices of up to 75%
off retail, of course). He will start the evening with a presentation of
“An inside Look into the Pearl World.” So, invite your significant other and/or
friends and enjoy dinner and a fun evening at the club learning
about one of the oldest gemstones. And of course, our complimentary gift
to all of the ladies who attend. . .and pair of black pearl stud earrings!
Speaking of the ladies, be sure to make your reservations for this month’s
Ladies’ Luncheon Series. On Thursday, September 17, Dave Lieber, the
“Watchdog” of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and author of “Watchdog
Nation” will be here to tell his story of “Moving to Texas: Is the Bark Worse than
the Bite?” This will be a great afternoon. . . I look forward to seeing you there.
Don’t forget about Entertainment Night in the Terrace Room. Food and
Beverage Manager Jayme Valdez has booked Colonial favorite, harpist Gonzalo Mata on Friday, September 25 from 7:00-10:00 P.M. Be sure to make
your reservations early and enjoy another fantastic performance.
We have also made a few changes in the Terrace Room that will take
effect this month. Birthday Night, which has historically been celebrated on
Thursday’s, will now be celebrated on Saturday’s! This is a great opportunity
for you to bring your spouse, significant other, or family and have a special
evening at the Club without having to hurry home for work the next day. In
addition, we have moved Karaoke Night, which was hosted on the first
Thursday of the month to the first Friday of the month. Again, another great
opportunity to enjoy an evening at the Club and not have to rush home for
work the next day.
Finally, be sure to mark your calendar for our next two upcoming
Culinary Theme Nights. On Friday, September 18 at 6:30 P.M. we will
have our “Beale Street Blues Barbecue” with live music provided by blues
band Revolving Door. Get a group of friends together and join us for an
evening on the patio with some great barbecue and some serious blues music!
Be sure to bring your pipe and detective’s cap when joining us on
Thursday, October 29 at 6:30 P.M. for our “Murder Mystery” Culinary
Theme Night. Invite your friends and join special guests as the Murder
Mystery Players for a very exciting and mysterious evening at the club. . .
and see if you can decide “whodunit.”
And of course, we can’t forget that September marks the start of football
season. . .which means tailgating parties. If you haven’t had a chance to visit
the website to check-out our 2009-10 Tailgating Menu, please be sure to do
so. Chef Morabito has made several changes that are sure to make your
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tailgating party the place to be! Contact Director of Catering Julie Brauer
to book your party.
As always, I look forward to seeing you around the club!
From the Desk of…
continued from page 3
- the reception area features solid bamboo flooring;
- completely new, state-of-the-art aerobics and resistance machines;
- all new Smith Machine and free weights with Mondo flooring;
- new double-paned energy efficient “e-glass” for all windows;
- new ceiling and energy efficient lighting;
- conversion of the manager’s office to a reformer pilates room;
- new carpet on the steps leading to the locker rooms below;
- air conditioning vents were moved from the center of the room to
“wash” the windows…this prevents drafts and is more energy efficient.
Having a great facility is certainly something to be proud of…but that
is not the end of the story. General managers in the club business like to say,
“it’s not the brick and mortar…it’s the people”. That’s one way of saying
that great service, and not necessarily state-of-the-art equipment, makes the
difference between a positive experience and one that is best soon forgotten. To that end, we have some work to do. You can expect to see new
service standards over the next few weeks in the Fitness Center…more on
that will be shared in future columns.
In closing on the Fitness Center, the Club saved many, many dollars due
to the broad talents of Bill Ward and his team…painter and sheetrock
installer Charlie Smith…and Robert Antis and Mark Beverly performing
general construction duties in demolition, HVAC, electrical, carpentry,
punch list finishing, with assistance by Tommy Stewart (who was primarily
taking care of other Clubhouse projects). Thank you again, Bill, Charlie,
Robert, Mark and Tommy!
The first capital project for the next fiscal year that will be presented to
the Board will be the refurbishment and renovation of the 19th
Hole…House Committee Chair Dr. Lee Anderson and the members of
his Committee approved the draft of management’s plan to renovate the
flooring, ceiling, and bar area of the 19th…replacing the current tables with
the same table as in the Cork Room…adding televisions with new satellite
feeds…installation of new window treatment…and complete refurbishment
of the bar area as was done in the Fairway Lounge. Similar renovations of
the Ladies Locker Room and the Golf Shop should follow in the spring.
By now, you have all noticed the new blue spacing lines in the Member
parking lots…specifically the pool and south lots closest to the Clubhouse,
and the “horseshoe” spaces surrounding the front lawn, have been painted
“Colonial” blue. The program was approved by Dr. Anderson and the House
Committee and then the Board with the intention of providing Members
with enough parking during those times when guests of other Members
might be taking spaces close to the Club. Our valet have been trained to
valet Members and guests in the far south parking lot, and not within the
blue spaces, and Catering Director Julie Brauer will inform catering events
of the restricted parking. Of course, Members may park within either blue,
or white, lined spaces. It may take a little while for everyone to “get the
word”, but we are optimistic that this new program will help…see you
around the Club!
MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
2
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
GRILL NIGHT
Cork Room
PASTA NIGHT
Cork Room
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
Cocktail Event
6:30 P.M.
“Love the Pearls”
featuring Mike Brennan
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Terrace Room
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
7
8
9
10
GRILL NIGHT
HAPPY
LABOR DAY
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
CLUB CLOSED
Limited Operations
Terrace Room Closed
Cork Room
KARAOKE Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
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Terrace Room
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
14
CLUB CLOSED
15
16
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
PASTA NIGHT
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
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LADIES
LUNCHEON SERIES
11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Dave Lieber
GRILL NIGHT
Terrace Room
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
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CLUB CLOSED
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Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
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Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night
Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
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Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
Birthday Night
Terr Rm 6:00-10:00 P.M.
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Parents’ Night Out
Terr Rm 6:00-10:00 P.M.
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Late Night
Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
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1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
CULINARY THEME NIGHT
Beale Street Blues Barbecu
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
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1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Terrace Room
Late Night
Happy Hour
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
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Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
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Birthday Night
Terr Rm 6:00-10:00 P.M.
GRILL NIGHT
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Terrace Room
Entertainment Night
Terr Rm 6:00-10:00 P.M.
Harpist Gonzalo Mata
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Late Night
Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Cork Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
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Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
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PASTA NIGHT
4
BINGO NIGHT
Poolside
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
1/2 Price
Wine By-The-Glass
Cork Room
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
Late Night Happy Hour
Fairway Lounge
10:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.
Cork Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
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SATURDAY
Parents’ Night Out
Terr Rm 6:00-10:00 P.M.
30
Ladies Luncheon Series
Terrace Room
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
CLUB CLOSED
PASTA NIGHT
Cork Room
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
19TH HOLE
Mon.
Tues. - Fri.
Sat.-Sun.
Closed
10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
NEW
TERRACE ROOM
Mon.-Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.-Sat.
Sunday
Closed
6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
THE 18th DECK
Fri. & Sat.
4:00 P.M. - Dusk
FAIRWAY LOUNGE
Sun.-Mon.
Closed
Tues. - Thurs. 4:30 – 11:00 P.M.
Fri.-Sat.
4:30 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
OUTRIGGER
Tues.-Sun.
Closed for Season after September 7
Restaurant Hours
CORK ROOM HOURS
Mon.
Closed
Tues.-Fri.
6:30 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Sat-Sun.
6:30 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Dave Lieber
Thursday, September 17
11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
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COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB
SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
TO ALL TCU HOME GAMES
Colonial will provide, for MEMBERS and their guests only, FREE
shuttle bus service to all TCU HOME games. Bus service begins
1-1/2 hours prior to game time and runs about every 10-15 minutes
with the last bus departing Colonial about 15 minutes prior to kick-off.
DON’T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT OUR TAILGATE TO-GO MENUS.
2009 TCU Football Schedule
DATE
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/14
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
OPPONENT/EVENT
TIME (CENTRAL)
At Virginia
6:00 PM
Texas State
6:00 PM
At Clemson
TBA
SMU
7:00 PM
At Air Force
6:30 PM
Colorado State
3:00 PM
At BYU
6:30 PM
UNLV
3:00 PM
At San Diego State
3:00 PM
Utah
6:30 PM
At Wyoming
1:00 PM
New Mexico
12:00 PM
(Bold indicates HOME game)
DON’T MAKE WAVES...
POOL HOURS OF OPERATION
September 1-4
4:00-9:00 P.M.
September 5-6
10:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M.
September 7
10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M.
September 8
Pool Closed for Season
SWIM LESSONS
Six 30-Minute Lessons
Individual Lessons
$130.00
$25.00
LAP SWIMMING
Saturday & Sunday
9:00-10:00 A.M.
(No lap swimming Tuesday-Friday beginning August 18)
2009-2010 TAILGATING
& TO-GO PARTY MENU
Homemade Smoked Slider Sandwiches
A Dozen Sandwiches with 16 oz. of Kettle Style Potato Chips
Accompanied with Eddy Southern Maid Barbecue Sauce
Serves 4-5
Chopped Brisket with Smoked Onion Sliders
$27.00 Per Dozen
Jalapeno Smoked Turkey Breast with Jack Cheese Sliders
$24.00 Per Dozen
Smoked Tenderloin of Beef and Nathan’s Sweet Pickle Sliders
$30.00 Per Dozen
“Fourth Down and a Yard to Go!!”
3 Foot Long Submarine Sandwiches
with 24 oz. of Kettle Style Potato Chips
Individually Sliced and Accompanied with Louisiana Hot Sauce
Serves 12
Italian Sub Sandwich
Salami, Pepperoni, Ham, Cappicola, Provolone Cheese, Mozzarella
Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Italian Dressing and Parmesan.
$75.00 Per Yard
Smoked Turkey Club Sub Sandwich
Mounds of House Smoked Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato,
Mayo, American and Swiss Cheeses
$60.00 Per Yard
Homemade Colonial Barbecue
with Sauce, 3 Sides, Rolls and Condiments
Condiments Include: Dill Pickles, Sliced Jalapenos,
Sliced Tomatoes and Sliced Onions
House Smoked Brisket $96.00
Smoked Sausage $84.00
Barbecued St. Louis Style Pork Ribs $102.00
Grilled Chicken $90.00
Sides Include: Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw,
Fruit Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pole Beans,
Ala Carte Salads - $6.00 per Pound
Ala Carte Cookies - $15.00 per Dozen
All Tailgate Catering accompanied with Disposable Plates,
Disposable Cutlery, Napkins and Wet Wipe Towelettes
Requires a 48-Hour Notice and Prices do not Include Tax
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Thank you,
Tournament Committee and members!
2009 Fan Survey Scorecard
2. Would you recommend to a friend?
1. Demographics
• Age: 35-64 = 78%
• Gender: Male = 83%
• Education: College Grad+ = 79%
Yes-98.8%
• HHI: $100K+ = 68%
No-1.2%
3. Tournament Experience
Fair
Good
Very Good
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