LADIES LUNCHEON SERIES CULINARY SERIES

SEPTEMBER 2008
EVENTS OF INTEREST
SEPTEMBER
1 Labor Day–Pool Closes for Season
2 CLUB CLOSED
10 Culinary Theme Night,
Summer in New England
11 Ladies’ Luncheon Series,
Author Mary Lynn Seebeck
13 Parents’ Night Out, Terrace Room
27 Parents’ Night Out, Terrace Room
OCTOBER
8
9
Culinary Theme Night–Oktoberfest
Ladies’ Luncheon Series –
Carolyn Ann Raab/The Bridge
11 Parents’ Night Out, Terrace Room
15,16,18 Absentee Voting
15 Livingston/Moffet Vineyards Wine Dinner
22 Annual Meeting
24 FALL FESTIVAL
25 Parents’ Night Out, Terrace Room
29 Murder Mystery Dinner
NOVEMBER
8 Parents’ Night Out – Terrace Room
12 Culinary Theme Night – Wild Game Night
13 Ladies’ Luncheon Series –
Luskey’s/Ryan’s Western Store
27 Thanksgiving Day Buffet
29 Parents’ Night Out – Terrace Room
DECEMBER
7 KIDS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY
11 Ladies’ Luncheon Series –
Gift Ideas for Holidays
24 Christmas Eve – Club Closes at 2:00 PM
25 Merry Christmas – Club Closed
31 New Year’s Eve
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September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
American Dream Women
With Author Mary Lynn Seebeck
The Bridge
With Owner Carolyn Ann Raab
Fashion Show
Featuring Luskey’s/Ryan’s Western Store
Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Featuring Area Vendors –
Swoozie’s, Teresa’s Treasures and Yolanda Mihic Designs
CULINARY SERIES
2nd Wednesday of the Month – Terrace Room
Featuring Specialty Food From All Over
September 10 Summer in New England
October 8
Oktoberfest-Deutsche Nacht
November 12
Wild Game Night
Call 817.927.4200 for Reservations
Reservations beginning at 6:30 PM – 48-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
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.
From
the Desk of… Michael Lawrence, General Manager & COO
My column last month drew a lot of interest from members concerned
about the rising prices of food product and how it might affect the Club.
Several members and I shared views on how restaurant companies such as
Bennigan’s, Denny’s, Steak & Ale, and others have closed, and how
others are struggling to stay in business. I will continue to reiterate that the
strategy of your Board and Management is to continue our quality and
service improvements and enhancements, and to ensure we deliver value
to your membership.
Many members appreciate the statistical and current information
about the Club that I have shared in this column, and I would like to
share some more…the topic this month is the Fairway Lounge and the
19th Hole. When the Board decided to make the Club a non-smoking
environment (with the exception of the 19th Hole and the Ladies’ Locker
Room), consideration was given to whether the revenue in the Fairway
Lounge would go down. My research on private clubs shifting to a
non-smoking policy indicated the impact would be revenue-neutral,
meaning that at the end of the day, there would be no negative, or
positive, impact of a non-smoking policy. The prediction turned out to
be true for Colonial, as well.
After almost one year with the non-smoking policy, a recent study of
the Fairway Lounge and the 19th Hole revealed that overall Food and
Beverage revenue in the 19th Hole has gone up over 6%; while Food and
Beverage revenue for the Fairway Lounge has stayed the same.
Consumption tastes have changed somewhat in both areas…liquor and
beer sales have gone down, while wine and food revenue have made up
the difference, and then some. Since August 1, 2007, wine sales in the
19th Hole and the Fairway have risen 10% and 47%, respectively.
2007-2008 BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Officers:
President, John E. Anderson
Vice President, Jeffrey A. Moten
Vice President, Scott Mahaffey
Secretary, John W. McNey
Treasurer, Joseph A. Monteleone
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,
Ben L. Matheson, Bruce W. Simpson, Robert C. Wood
Please note that these revenue increases have not been because of
higher prices…in fact, we have not raised prices for liquor, beer and wine
in more than three years.
Here are some other statistics you may find interesting…the number
of golf rounds for Fiscal Year, 2008 (August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008) is
3% less than Fiscal Year, 2007. Specifically, 25,133 rounds were played in
2008, and 25,930 were played in 2007. We can surmise that the reduction
is due to the reduced Guest Rounds played since the Course Restoration
project began on June 8 (as long as we had at least 9 holes, member play
was the same as prior year…even with the record heat).
Before I wrap up this month, let me leave you with just one more
statistic…and this one is a very good one… An occasional member will
inquire as to how the Club is doing - membership wise – given the current
economic malaise. Our answer is “great!” In June and July, twenty-six
new members joined Colonial, with twenty-three of those being Social
Members…this is a 21% increase over last year for the same period. We
are also happy to report that the number of resignations is pacing to be
half of last year’s number…maybe it’s because members, and potential
members, appreciate and recognize the value of Colonial Country Club
membership. See you around the Club…
In Memoriam
The Board of Governors, members, and staff of Colonial Country Club
extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of:
Laureen L. Berk
Peggy A. Smith
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........................Ryan Murray
Clubhouse Manager ............................Markus Rentzing
Tournament Director ..........................Peter Ripa
Facilities Director ................................Bill Ward
Director of Tennis ..............................Matt Watson, USPTA
Fitness Director ..................................Tamara Zrostlik
Main Telephone
Number
817/927-4200
FAX Number:
817/926-0118
www.colonialfw.com
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WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Wednesday, October 15
6:30 PM
Featuring
Livingston-Moffett Vineyards
with
Winemaker Trent Livingston
More details to come–
Call 817.927.4200 for Reservations.
48-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
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Turf Talk
By Scott Ebers, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent
I am hopeful that by the time this crackerjack article is in print, the
100+ degree days are but a distant memory and we are slowly but surely
opening up the “new and improved” Colonial. Let me offer a few remarks
from “inside the ropes” so to speak regarding the restoration to the golf
course. As is the case with any project of this magnitude, opinions and
questions sometimes threaten to overwhelm a steady, consistent approach
to the work. Because people care so passionately about this place, there are
bound to be flare-ups of some sort or another regarding the project. It is
difficult to avoid the “squeaky wheel” syndrome and overreact to the most
vocal few at the expense of the silent majority. Nevertheless, I believe we
have generally been able to let Keith Foster, the golf course architect,
impose a level of consistency and uniformity to the project from day one,
and ironically, this will ultimately connect our golf course more closely to its
past. People may quibble about the merits of this or that, but one thing is undeniable, the consistency of design, style, and playability has never been greater
since the early forties. I would like to touch on some of these elements.
Our bunkers were obviously an important part of why this project got
off the ground, and we all know how difficult it is to agree on the “ideal”
bunker. And while much of the impetus to redo them stemmed from the
very practical problems they had with drainage and contamination, as our
new bunkers literally take shape, I believe Keith has put together a winning
combination of elements in our new bunkers. The new bunkers jump out
more than the old, and the most obvious reason for this is the greater impact
of the white sand. While this sand was not picked for its color, but its playing characteristics, it clearly will make the bunkers more visible, especially
when the Bermudagrass goes dormant in the winter months. However, less
appreciated is a design element that Keith has employed, lowering the
horizon of the area immediately in front of the bunkers. This accomplishes
three things - it allows one to easily walk in and out the front of the bunker
without stepping down, it makes it more likely that a careless shot moving
toward the bunker on the ground will enter the bunker, and it makes more
of the sand visible from the hitting area. While the depth of the bunker may
appear more severe, this is only because the front edge is lower than before,
the shot played out of the bunker to the green is in almost every case, over
the same depth of sand as before. Let me repeat that, the shot towards the
target is not played over any taller lip than before. The only exception to
this is some “second” fairway bunkers, where the lips have been made higher
for more visibility and challenge. One important design note, we cannot go
back and make the bunkers more challenging later, but we can add sand to
any bunker deemed too severe if we so desire and soften the depth of the face.
I have heard some concerns over this bunker style being somehow not
“traditional.” While there are a wide variety of styles that the classic architects
employed, (which makes it very difficult to define traditional) our bunkers
are not a departure from the original style and their clean flowing lines and
flashed up faces would fit with virtually any classic golf course. Just as a
personal opinion, I find these bunkers a great combination of simple lines
that follow the ground shapes of greens and fairways and yet move just
enough so the outside lines are very elegant and classic. Furthermore, the
way Keith has “stacked” the bunkers together in places makes the bunkers
much more integrated to each other and the surrounding area than before.
Another element being reintroduced back to the golf course is the
lowering of the tee profiles. If you look at any old pictures of the course,
almost all the tee boxes sit very close to the existing ground and are not
“popped up” as many of our tees were. Over time previous bunker or greens
renovation projects would take out the old sand from bunkers or greens
cavities and mound up the tees so the dirt would not have to be hauled off.
On an old course like Colonial, this can, over time, elevate the tees past
where it looks natural. I would describe Keith’s work here as setting the tees
“back into the ground,” and they are also being squared, aligned properly,
often widened slightly, and laser leveled. I have not left a new tee complex
yet and not thought that the new teeing ground was not a vast improvement
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In Full Swing
By Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGA Head Golf Professional
HANDICAPPING THE
GOLF COURSE…
When the golf course enhancements are complete, the following
items will be done:
Hopefully by now the restoration project on the golf course is nearing
completion. I know the one in the golf shop is very close. We have had as
many changes in the golf shop as on the course. On both projects, I know
the membership is going to be the benefactor.
September is recovery month on the golf course. This month we aerify
the greens and overseed and topdress the tee boxes. This generally is not very
disruptive but is a must with the busy fall and winter golf schedule we have
ahead of us. Speaking of recovery, our great superintendent has been out on
the course from sun up to sun down since the middle of April getting the
course ready for the Crowne Plaza Invitational in May and during the
restoration project June through October. If anyone deserves some time off
my vote is for Scott Ebers. The course was in its best shape for the Crowne
Plaza Invitational and now you can see his work on the open holes; what an
unbelievable superintendent Colonial is blessed with. Way to go, Scott!
Hopefully, by the time you get this Columns article we will have a full
golf shop staff. Ryan Neal and myself have had an exhaustive schedule due
to the resignations of Donovan, Tony and J.R. Everybody knows what each
of those gentleman brought to Colonial. Their replacements will be as
equally competent and will bring new ideas and professionalism you will
notice and enjoy.
As the new holes open I hope everyone will give the course lots of TLC.
The holes will be pristine and if each of us does our part, filling divots, fixing ball marks and raking the bunkers, everyone will benefit. I am sure there
will be ropes (this will enable the grass to root properly, and the ground to
be level as we need to keep it wet to ensure its future) so let’s observe the
roped off areas.
1) Collection of data to handicap the holes - One of the big
misnomers in golf is that the hardest hole on the course should
be the number one handicap hole and the easiest the eighteenth
handicap hole. This is not necessarily true; actually, statistical
information is collected comparing the average hole scores for
a group of bogey golfers (handicap range 16-20) to a group of
scratch golfers (handicap range 0-3). The hole with the largest
disparity between the two groups should be the number one
handicap hole and the hole with the smallest disparity should
be the eighteenth handicap hole. Keep in mind that odd number handicap holes are on the front side and even on the back.
The key is that we collect data for a month when the course is
playing normal (no deep rough, no dominant grass, and so on).
We will do this in November and see what we come up with.
In the mean time, we will use our current hole handicaps.
2) Get new scorecards - The Golf Committee will review
samples of scorecards to see if they feel a change from our
current card is necessary. These cards will have all of the
new yardages from the four sets of tees.
3) Get the course re-rated - We will have the Texas Golf
Association send a rating team out to re-rate our golf
course. They have a separate team for men and a separate
team for women. Hopefully, we can get on their calendar as
soon as possible.
The Colonial Cup is coming up next month and if you or your company
have any interest in being a hole sponsor contact Dow so we can get a tee sign
made with your company name.
This month we receive a majority of our fall and winter apparel. This
is an opportunity for you to get what you want with your membership
discount of 20%.
I hope everyone comes by the golf shop so I can introduce you to the
new assistant golf professionals as they are hired, and while you are out here
maybe we can play a few of the newly opened holes
New Golf Shop Demo
Club Procedures…
Going forward, when a golf club is borrowed for demo purposes,
the member will be charged for that club. When the club is returned
(maximum three [3] days), the member must make certain
his/her club account is credited at that time. This will eliminate
billing errors and lost or misplaced clubs. We appreciate your
cooperation regarding these procedures.
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Turf Talk
continued from page 5
over the old. And, much like the color of the sand being secondary to its use,
we have picked up all the yardage we can while the tees are being redone, but it
is not the primary reason for doing the tees. Since the tees are truly a complex
now, the back tees will not look quite so distinct and unrelated to the more forward tees, even the ones that go back. The golf course will now tip out at around
7150 yards, which doesn’t seem like a huge difference from the scorecard of
7054. However, since the old yardage was “fudged” a bit, it actually played at a
maximum of 6970, a 180 yard improvement. Most of the distance was picked up
on the back nine, which will play close to the same yardage as the front nine now.
The greens themselves are not a primary feature of the enhancements, but
there are some subtleties here that I would like to mention, as well. The major
change to the greens is obviously No. 13 which is being reshaped and tied into
a new lake angle. The old green was very perpendicular to the levy behind and
played as a two club wide rectangle with a tier separating the two halves. (The
tier used to be even more dramatic when it was first built).1728 While not a bad
green, it did not fit well with the character of the other greens, so the new green
will play a bit more like the old No. 13 green and may even share some elements
of the old No. 8 green, as well. No. 11 green, while not totally renovated, is well
over half a new green, as it was moved over twenty feet closer to the creek, moved
back slightly, and re-contoured enough that it will play like a totally new green.
Most all of the other greens have been massaged on the edges, recapturing some
areas that had been lost over time and re-grading some slight folds off the greens
that had been lost, as well. In short, besides No. 11 and 13 which clearly will be
different green surfaces, most of the other greens will be a little quicker on the
edges, and tie in much better to the surrounds, but unchanged in the middle.
Another area that has undergone some subtle but important changes
is the immediate green surrounds, which, besides the new bunkers and new
irrigation, incorporates a new element into some of the holes, short cut areas.
One of the things that “modern” golf got away from and is now returning to,
is playing the game along the ground as much as through the air. Part of the
allure of the game has always been judging and negotiating interesting ground
contours and Keith has established a few areas where the area immediately
adjacent to the green will be mowed at fairway height, requiring more thoughtful
approaches to the green, and hopefully, more challenging and fun shot-making
in the short grass. One of the great things about short grass is that it does not
automatically punish the less skilled like deep rough does. Those not comfortable pitching or flopping from the tight cut grass can putt the ball back on the
green, so the ol’ “Texas wedge” may make a comeback at Colonial. This is also
a great way of tying together some of our intimate green and tee complexes into
a very clean and polished look. These areas may or may not make the hole more
difficult, but I believe it will make them more interesting, strategic and, hopefully, more fun than before. Again, roll off areas behind elevated greens are a very
common traditional golf course feature, and while it is difficult to know if the
original course had any short cut, it will surely complement our existing greens
quite well. And like the ability to modify bunkers if needed, if the short cut
proves too difficult or penal, it can always be grown out to a “normal” rough
height. Hopefully, these architectural elements will stand the test of time like the
golf course itself. By pushing the golf course “back” to some of its roots,
I believe Keith has made a tremendous contribution to the historical legacy of
John Bredemus, Perry Maxwell, and Colonial.
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NEWS FROM THE TERRACE ROOM…
DO YOU HAVE AN SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY?
Celebrate your birthday with us on Thursday Birthday
Night in the Terrace Room. Join us any Thursday
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.
SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH...
In the Terrace Room
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Make every Sunday a special family day with our
Carved Prime-Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb, Specialty
Egg Entrée, Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon, along
with a variety of other food options, salads, and an
extensive Dessert table prepared by Colonial’s very
talented Pastry Chef Fernando Molina.
Because the Terrace Room is gaining in popularity
as the after-church place to dine, we highly
recommend reservations. Business Casual dress is
acceptable. The Terrace Room has a lot to offer with
a beautiful view and the ambiance to match…
come see what everyone is talking about!
CULINARY SERIES…
Every SECOND WEDNESDAY come
enjoy our Culinary Theme Night.
September’s dinner features
delights from the New England
area. Call 817.927.4200 to
make your reservations for this
increasingly popular dining experience. Reservations begin at 6:30 PM.
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT…
Need some “alone time” with your special someone? Join us September 13
and September 27 for Parents’ Night Out in the Terrace Room. 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.
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CORK IT…
The more you eat and drink, the better your chances to win! For each
bottle of wine purchased, we will put your name on the cork for inclusion
in a drawing at month-end to win a basket of wine. Great food, great wine
and a chance to win something! Sounds like a win-win!!
KARAOKE NIGHT….
Join us Septemeber 4 for Karaoke Night in the Terrace
Room. You can celebrate your birthday and have fun
showing off your vocal talents to a full house. These are
sell-out events and great fun for everyone, so don’t miss out.
Call 817-927-4200 early to make your reservations.
Remember, we offer complimentary babysitting service on-site for children
ages 3 months through 6 years, for any member dining in the Terrace Room
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
Business Casual is the accepted dress
for the Terrace Room and Fairway Lounge.
CULINARY SERIES
Terrace Room
Every 2nd Wednesday
September 10 –
Summer in New England
October 8 – Oktoberfest-Deutsche Nacht
November 12 – Wild Game Night
Mark Your Calendars
and call 817.927.4200
for Reservations—Limited Seating
Reservations Begin at 6:30 PM
48-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect
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Weighty Matters
CHAIR
MASSAGE
TUES./THU
RS.
Call for Ap
By Tamara Zrostlik, Fitness Director
pointment!
“A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.” I’m sure you’ve
heard this familiar mantra by a health care professional or personal trainer at some point in your life.
Whether you have or haven’t, for all practical purposes, it is true. What
really matters in the pursuit of weight loss is the relationship between
calories consumed and calories expended. The goal is to eat fewer calories
than are burned through resting metabolism, food digestion and exercise.
Let hunger be your guide. If you get home at 8:30 p.m. from a long day’s
work and you haven’t eaten, by all means eat a healthy dinner. On the other
hand, you’ve eaten dinner at a normal time and now it’s 9:00 p.m., CSI
Miami is on the tube, and you have a bag of potato chips in your hand.
This would be the time to create a self-imposed late night eating curfew.
Eat a healthy breakfast. A healthy breakfast including whole grains and
fruit can help you start your day off right and prevent a junk-food splurge
later in the day. Create a calorie deficit. The most effective means to lose
weight is to consume fewer calories than you expend. Adding a short bout
of exercise to your routine, or cutting out something as small as a can of
regular soda each day, can make a big difference over time. In other words,
what you eat and how much you eat is vital to weight control.
Are you ready to “rumba?” It’s almost October and that means it’s time
to dig out your dancing shoes! We’re going way south of the border this year
with two fun dances - the rumba and the American tango. Like the foxtrot
gone Latin, the rumba is simple to learn and will make you feel like shouting “Ole”! The American tango is much more structured than its wild
Argentinean counterpart and, therefore, much easier, but it’s still a dance of
mystery and romance! A good time is guaranteed, Remember Eva’s motto:
If you can walk, you can dance, and you don’t even need to bring a partner.
Classes run four Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - October 7 and 11 will be
devoted to the rumba, and October 21 and 28 to the tango. You can take
a single class as a drop-in or sign up for all four.
4 Weeks
$100/couple (Members)
$130/couple (Sponsored Guests)
$50/single (Members)
$65/single (Sponsored Guests)
Drop In
$30/couple (Members)
$40/couple (Sponsored Guests)
$15/single (Members)
$20/single (Sponsored Guests)
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER
By Trinity Medical - Colonial Country Club
October 14
8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
3:00 – 5:00 PM
October 28
8:00 – 11:00 AM
FALL FITNESS CLASSES
BODY FUSION
GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 2
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:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring a Mat
Instructor:
Tamara Zrostlik
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:
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:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring a Mat
Instructor:
Eva Meckna
YOGA
A class for all levels and ages.
Class Day:
Tuesday & Thursday
Class Time:
5:30 P.M.
Class Location:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructor:
Leanne Keating
GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 1 CHAIR CLASS
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.
Class Day:
Tuesdays
Class Time:
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Class Location:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructor:
Diane McKinzie
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MAT PILATES
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 & 5:30 P.M.
Class Location:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
Instructors:
Tamara Zrostlik/Michelle Kinser-Phillips
PILATES 101
Learn the basic Pilates moves, breathing and core exercises needed for a sound
Pilates exercise program.
Class Day:
Tuesdays
Class Time:
12:00 Noon
Class Location:
Outrigger
Class Cost:
Free – Please Bring Yoga Mat
PERSONAL
Instructor:
Stephannie Householder
PERSONAL TRAINING
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)
Group Training: (formerly Boot Camp)
6:00 AM – Wed. & Fri. • 11:00 AM – Tues. & Thurs.
$10 Per Session
TRAINING
AVAILABLE
Net
News
SEE
PHOTOS
on page 18
By Matt Watson, USPTA
Director of Tennis
There is much going on in the world of professional
tennis right now… we have a new No. 1 in men’s tennis for the
first time in four years as Rafael Nadal has finally taken over
from Roger Federer. It will be very interesting to see how this
year’s busy schedule with both players competing at the
Olympics will affect their performance at the U.S. Open! And
the Women’s No. 1 has been an ongoing battle as of late
between the two young players from Serbia…Ana Ivanavic and
Jelena Jokovic.
September marks the start of the Adult USTA league
seasons in Fort Worth, and we have five (5) USTA teams playing out of Colonial this fall. USTA Adult League tennis will
start Friday, September 5 and Interclub begins Tuesday,
September 9. If you are interested in participating on a USTA
team or playing Interclub please contact the tennis shop, and
we can help you get registered. Also, if you are interested in
coming down to play on the outdoor courts on Tuesday or
Friday mornings, please call the tennis shop first to find out
availability of courts. Thank you!
Colonial Adult Leagues will resume in September, as well.
Please check in the tennis shop to find out what social leagues
we have going on!
The CLTA Fall Coffee will be September 16. Please
check with the shop for further information regarding
location and time. All CLTA members should be receiving an
invitation in the mail very soon. The CLTA Fall Fling
(Member-Guest) will be held Wednesday, October 8 with
the rainout date being the following Wednesday, October 15.
We will be having a Fall Sale in the tennis shop Tuesday,
September 23 through Saturday, September 27. Get $20 off
a $100 purchase and $50 off a $200 purchase. Also, the
already incredibly low-priced 50% Sale Rack will be an
additional 20% off.
KiDS KoRNER
What an awesome summer we had with the juniors! The Sports Camps were a great hit
once again and fun was had by all. I’d like to give a special thank you to Tennis Professional
Eddie Morales and all of our Summer Counselors for all their help in organizing and
running the camps. Keeping up with 20+ 4-12 year olds each week is no easy task! We
appreciate their hard work and patience! I would also like to thank Head Assistant
Tennis Professional Darryl Larson for continuing to do such a great job with the junior
development program. We had a committed group of juniors this summer and his
enthusiasm and expertise is much of the reason these kids keep coming out! Thank you,
Darryl, for all your hard work over the last year!
Thank you to all the kids who participated in the Junior Exchange with Indian Springs
Country Club from Broken Arrow, OK and Mira Vista. We had a lot of fun, despite the
100+ degree temperatures. We are in the process of trying to set up another exchange with
Midland Country Club sometime this fall. Please watch for more information.
Although our summer programs have come to an end we still have many programs
to choose from throughout the fall season!
FALL JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Sparrows
Sparrows
Cardinals
Hawks*
(4-6 Beginners)
(4-6 Beginners)
(7-9 Beginners)
(7-9 Beginners)
(10-13 Beginners)
(10-Up-Intermediate)
Tue/Thurs
Wed/Fri
Tue/Thurs
Saturdays
Wed/Fri
Tue/Thurs
4:00-4:45 PM
4:00-4:45 PM
5:00-6:00 PM
10:45-11:45 AM
5:00-6:30 PM
6:30-8:00 PM
* MUST HAVE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL FOR HAWKS CLASS
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.
FALL ADULT SCHEDULE
NSTA Progressive
Doubles League
Tuesdays
7:00 PM outdoors
Open Drills
Saturdays
9:00-10:30 AM
Cardio Tennis
TBA
TBA
Please call the shop if you have any questions or concerns regarding your tennis programs
or would like to schedule any private and/or group lessons or special events.
Remember that tennis is the sport for a lifetime.
See you on the courts...
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Mark Your
Calendar…
By Alexis Groesch,
Special Events Manager
Where did this summer go? As much as I enjoy the warm (or HOT as
we had it here) weather, fall brings some excitement, as well. And fall at Colonial is sure to bring some excitement with the variety of events we will be
hosting in the coming months.
As with the annual changing of the leaves, fall also brings with it the start
of football season. The TCU football schedule is set and the buses have been
reserved. Chef Michael and the Catering department have put together a
great menu for tailgating. Whether you decide to take the bus or host your
own tailgating party, all you have to do is contact the front desk to make
your reservation for the bus or call the Catering department to order your
tailgate munchies at least 48 hours in advance. For members only, please.
Fall also brings a change in temperature and an awareness that another
year is coming to an end. However, there are still several exciting speakers and
special guests scheduled for our Colonial Ladies’ Luncheon Series. This
month, on Thursday, September 11 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM we will
welcome Mary Lynn Seebeck, author of the book American Dream Women.
“American Dream Women are those who follow a three-step process of
identifying their dreams, taking stock of their assets and creating a recipe for
attaining financial freedom and those dreams.” As consultant, author and
speaker, Mary has developed a step-by-step process that eliminates the fear
and discomfort women often experience when they assess their situation and
identify the road to financial independence.
In October, to prepare us for the cooler weather that is to come, we will
have Carolyn Ann Raab, co-owner of The Bridge. Carolyn will host a
fashion show on Thursday, October 9 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, with
several of the latest designer fashions she carries in her store on Camp Bowie.
While we are speaking of fashion, Luskey’s/Ryan’s Western Store will be here
on Thursday, November 13 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM to host a fashion
show to get us all ready for the upcoming Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!
And no matter what the season is, shopping is always exciting! For our
December Ladies’ Luncheon on Thursday, December 11 from 11:00 AM
– 1:00 PM we will be hosting several area vendors, including Swoozie’s,
Teresa’s Treasures & Yolanda Mihic Designs who will showcase some great gift
ideas for the holidays.
Fall also brings some great holidays. On Friday, October 24 from
6:00 – 9:00 PM we will be hosting our inaugural “Fall Festival.” Complete
with a variety of fun activities for children of all ages, including a bounce
house, face painters, a balloon artist, carnival games and special appearances
from some famous characters! Be sure to watch around the Clubhouse and
the website for more information on this event!
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 for a gripping evening at the club
for our Murder Mystery Dinner. Try to figure out “whodunit” while enjoying one of Chef Michael’s incredible menus with fellow members and friends.
Space is limited so call early to make your reservations – 817.927.4200.
Over the next couple of months, we also have some very exciting culinary
and wine events. Wednesday, September 10 will be our Culinary Theme
Night – Summer in New England – an evening I am sure will have us
envisioning ourselves sitting at the ocean’s edge with a lighthouse in the distance, enjoying some tender seafood and a variety of other dishes from the
area. Reservations for this evening in the Terrace Room will start at 6:30 PM.
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As I mentioned earlier, fall brings with it many holidays and special
occasions. One we will be celebrating in the Terrace Room for our October
Culinary Theme Night is Oktoberfest–Deutsche Nacht. On Wednesday,
October 8, we will host a special evening in the Terrace Room complete with
a selection of German beers and traditional German foods from the
different regions. And last but certainly not least, we will finish off this year’s
Culinary Theme Nights on Wednesday, November 12 with a Wild Game
Night, marking the middle of hunting season. One can only imagine the
outrageous menu Chef Michael Morabito and his culinary staff will put
together for this evening. Be sure to contact the front desk to make your
reservations for each of these unique evenings.
Following last month’s wine tasting, I am sure we are all ready to put
our new found skills to work. On Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM,
join us for the Livingston/Moffett Vineyards wine dinner with winemaker,
Trent Livingston. See what incredible menu Chef Michael Morabito will
put together to accompany the extraordinary wines selected for the evening.
Seasons come and seasons go, but don’t let any of these events pass you
by. Be sure to Mark Your Calendar… and I will see you there!
2008 ANNUAL MEETING
Colonial Country Club
Wednesday, October 22
South Wing – 6:30 P.M.
All VOTING members in good standing (Resident, Resident
Company and Resident Surviving Spouse) are urged to attend the
2008 Annual Meeting at which time five (5) new members will be
elected to the Board of Governors to serve three-year terms. Any five
voting members in good standing may nominate any other voting
member in good standing on a form approved by the Board of
Governors and available in the General Manager’s office beginning
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. All Nomination Forms must be
returned to the General Manager’s office by 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26. The names of each nominee will be posted in the
clubhouse prior to Absentee Voting and the Annual Meeting.
VOTING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 15
Noon-6:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 16
Noon-6:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 18
9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
Wednesday, October 22
Noon-6:00 P.M.
MONDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
1
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2
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SATURDAY
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GRILL NIGHT
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SUNDAY
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Terrace Room
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CLUB CLOSED
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Cork Room
CULINARY SERIES
Terrace Room
Summer in New England
Reservations
begin at 6:30 P.M.
16
PASTA NIGHT
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
22
CLUB CLOSED
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CLUB CLOSED
23
PASTA NIGHT
PASTA NIGHT
Cork Room
Cork Room
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
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Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
PARENTS’
NIGHT OUT
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
Birthday Night
Terrace Rm 6:00-9:00 P.M.
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GRILL NIGHT
Cork Room
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
19
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
25
GRILL NIGHT
Cork Room
Birthday Night
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
20
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
26
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
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PARENTS’
NIGHT OUT
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 11
11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
American Dream Women
with Author Mary Lynn Seebeck
Closed
6:00 – 9:00 PM
6:00 – 10:00 PM
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
FAIRWAY LOUNGE
Sun.-Mon.
Closed
Tues. - Thurs.
4:30 – 11:00 PM
Fri.-Sat.
4:30 PM – 1:00 AM
OUTRIGGER
Closed After Labor Day
Restaurant Hours
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
TERRACE ROOM
Mon.-Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.-Sat.
Sunday Brunch
GRILL NIGHT
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Terrace Room Closed
30
11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.
American Dream
Women with
Mary Lynn Seebeck
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room Closed
Terrace Room
6:00-10:00 P.M.
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Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Cork Room
Catfish Buffet
Cork Room
LADIES
LUNCHEON SERIES
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Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
Terrace Room Closed
CORK ROOM HOURS
Sat-Sun.
6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Mon.
Closed
Tues.-Fri.
6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
19TH HOLE
Sat.-Sun.
Mon.
Tues. - Fri.
PASTA NIGHT
Terrace Room Closed
11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Terrace Room
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Tour the Course Series
with Scott Ebers
6:00 P.M.
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Terrace Room
21
Terrace Room
6:00-9:00 P.M.
Terrace Room Closed
8
11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Terrace Room
14
Birthday and
KARAOKE Night
Plantation Buffet
Cork Room
CLUB CLOSED
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INSURANCE. RISK MANAGEMENT. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. FINANCIAL SERVICES.
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.
2008 TCU Football Schedule
SINCE 1945
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Suite 202
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-332-1313
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DATE
OPPONENT/EVENT
9/6
vs. Stephen F. Austin
9/13
vs. Stanford (TV)
9/20
at SMU
9/27
at Oklahoma
10/4
vs. San Diego (TV)
10/11
at Colorado State (TV)
10/16
vs. BYU (TV)
10/25
vs. Wyoming (TV)
11/1
at UNLV (TV)
11/6
at Utah (TV)
11/22
vs. Air Force (TV)
*Bold indicates HOME game)
TIME (CENTRAL)
6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
TBA
TBA
5:00 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
Congratulations
To Our Summer Newlyweds
June 7
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Ledig
July 5
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Kramer
August 2 Mr. & Mrs. Matt Smid
June 14 Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Gallagher
July 12 Mr. & Mrs. Carl Stralow
August 9 Mr. & Mrs. Reznicek
June 21 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Butler
July 19 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Sciacca
August 16 Mr. & Mrs. Zach Cunningham
June 21 Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Treadway
July 26 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Higgins
August 23 Mr. & Mrs. Jacob George
August 30 Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Trull
June 28 Mr. & Mrs. Joe Labaorde
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.
With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give us a call
and let us plan that perfect holiday gathering.
Call Catering Director Julie Brauer at 817.927.4204
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6:00-9:00 P.M.
Food, Fun and Activities for the kids
AND the “kids at heart.”
Bounce House, Face Painters,
Balloon Artist, Carnival Games
Special appearance from some famous characters.
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Ladies on the Links
By Shirley Turner
The Member-Guest event planned in October has been cancelled.
We will still have the Special Guest Day as originally scheduled on
Friday, October 10. Sign Up in the Ladies Locker Room.
Upcoming Events:
September 5
Playday
September 19
Guest Day
October 10
Special Guest Day
October 22-24 3-Day Stroke Play
October 26
Mixed Foursome Member-Guest
FedExCup Playoffs
During the FedExCup Playoffs watch the telecast on the Golf Channel
and you can win an opportunity to go inside-the-ropes at the
2009 Buick Invitational or custom fit Callaway Golf Clubs.
Log on to www.thegolfchannel.com to find out when to watch.
We are pleased to announce the Crowne Plaza Invitational at
Colonial 2009 dates, May 25-31. The Monday of tournament week
will be Memorial Day. The EDS Byron Nelson Championship
will precede our championship. We are excited to explore the crosspromotional opportunities of a “Texas Swing” if you will. However, we
are most enthused to be the week after the BMW PGA Championship
(European Tour’s equivalent of The Players). This change will provide
us the opportunity to further strengthen the field with some of the
European Tour’s and the world’s top players.
2008 CCC SWIM TEAM
Congratulations to CCC’s Swim Team on its third place season finish.
Thanks to Pool Manager Stacey Cherry, Coaches Chris Fox, Kris Carrisalez
and John Spaulding for their hard work and dedication.
All City High Point Winner, 11-12 Boys
Noble Melcher
All City High Point Runner-Up, 11-12 Girls
Cami Lewis
Charlie Hillard Award
Megan Bettinger & Max Petty
We look forward to another
great year in 2009!
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