October Cat Tales Magazine

OCTOBER 2015 Thanksgiving To-Go - Now Open Getting the Kids Back on Track Tennis Classic Recap

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Cattail Creek Country Club

FALL FREE DUES

Take advantage of Cattail’s beautiful fall golf program and packed fall/winter social calendar, while catching a break on dues during the three coldest months of your first season of Membership!

WHAT IS THIS?

WHO DO I CONTACT?

WHY CATTAIL?

Fall Free Dues is a joining incentive that encourages potential Members to join before the spring season. December, January, and February dues are free!

To learn more about this awesome incentive, you can contact Gabby Forte, Membership Director - she would be happy to talk!

Already a Social or Dining Member and interested in Golf?

Upgrade now to get the incentive!

Gabby Forte, Membership Director 410.489.4653 ext. 233 gabby@cattailcreekcc.com

Cattail is an energetic and welcoming environment where you will be proud to bring family, friends & guests. We offer year-round social activities to stimulate and entertain even our youngest Members.

Golf, Tennis, Pool, & Social Facilities!

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Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dick Lombardo, President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com Howard Feldman,Vice President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Seth Lee, Secretary | slee@summittalentgroup.com Tom Cole, Past President | gtcole1@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Shaun Eddy Steve Schrenk Jeff Martin Mike Jack Gary Garofalo Scott Segrist Scott Nicholson Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio

COMMITTEES Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Tom Cole | gtcole1@gmail.com Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Tennis - Eileen Dietz | eileendietz@verizon.net Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Shaun Eddy | seddy@strat-wealth.com Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com

MANAGEMENT Gregory Colombo General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Gabby Forte Membership Director gabby@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Bob Wampler Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 John Foelber Director of Fitness john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 249 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Celia Dahan Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop Manager celia@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 390 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Samantha Smith Assistant Dining Room Manager samantha.s@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Rob Anderson Facilities Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247

CLUB PHONE NUMBERS Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178

CCWGA Chair - Sondra Rappaport | sondrarappaport@verizon.net CCWTA President - Chari Mellner | chariandlee@aol.com

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contents DEPARTMENTS: 5. GENERAL MANAGER NOTES 6. CLUBHOUSE Upcoming Events Brewing Up the Perfect Party Cocktail A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody!

Welcome New Members Fall Hours Thanksgiving To-Go - Now Open!

Dale Carnegie Youth Leadership Program The 2015 Tennis Classic was midSeptember, and we couldn’t of asked for a better event. Check out the recap on page 16.

10. FITNESS Getting the Kids Back on Track Kid Friendly Snacks October Fitness Challenge: ‘CREEK’ Bingo

12. GOLF & GREEN The Green Report Golf Pro Shop News

FEATURES: 8.

Thanksgiving to-go - Now Open!

10.

Getting the Kids Back on Track

16.

Tennis Classic Recap

Bunker to Bunker Ricky’s Tip Manufacturer’s Spotlight

16. TENNIS Tennis Classic Recap A Lesson on Taking Lessons Baby It’s {Almost} Cold Outside

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GENERAL MANAGER NOTES As everyone settles back into their usual fall routines with school, sports and other extracurricular activities, we are busy here at the Club with plenty of events and projects. I am very pleased to announce the arrival of our new golf cart fleet. Our new cart vendor is Club Car, which supplies carts to most of the

and provide them a tour.

This is an exciting time for Cattail Creek, and we appreciate your interest and participation in making it the best club around. As always, see you at the Creek!

See you at the Club!

premier country clubs in the Mid-Atlantic. Not

October Room Closures Wednesday, October 7 Dinner – Cattail Room (Private Member Event) Friday, October 9 Dinner – Clubhouse (Men’s Member-Member Stag Night) Wednesday, October 14

only are these carts visually impressive, but the

Dinner – Cattail Room

improved ride and handling will also help make

(CCWGA Twilight League Awards)

your round more enjoyable. The new carts also feature USB ports, side coolers for beverages, increased quantity of four-bagger attachments and tinted fold-down windshields, just to name

Greg Colombo, CCM General Manager

a few of the added amenities.

Tuesday, October 20 Dinner – Grille Room (Private Member Event)

The Golf Course conditions are simply spectacular so, I encourage you to practice, play

Wednesday, October 21

nine or eighteen holes in what I consider the

Dinner – Clubhouse

best time of the year to play. Another change that we recently made is that the Driving Range and Short Game Area hours have been extended. They essentially remain open at all times, so come out early before work or in the

RESIGNATION/ DOWNGRADE DEADLINE

(Private Member Event) Thursday, October 22 Dinner – Grille Room (Private Member Event)

evening, after work. We want you to be able to use one of our best amenities as often as you

Please be reminded that Membership, and

can to improve your game.

the associated dues and fees, is always an

Tuesday, October 27

annual commitment each calendar year.

Dinner – Cattail & Grille Rooms

seasonally with increased daily dinner specials.

The deadline to submit a written request

(Private Member Event)

The fall season is his favorite time of the year

(email will suffice) for a downgrade of any

to prepare hearty and flavorful dishes that pair

type, or resignation, for the 2016 year is

up perfectly with a nice glass of red wine. Keep

November 15, 2015.

Chef Tom continues to change up his menu

your eye out on the Club’s Instagram for photos of some of his culinary creations.

Interest in membership continues year-round.

If you have friends or family interested in becoming a part of our extended family, our Membership Director, Gabby Forte, would be

Contact Gabby Forte, Membership

Wednesday, October 28 Dinner – Grille Room & Bar (Men’s Guest Day)

Director, to discuss your options.

Gabby Forte Membership Director 410.489.4653 ext. 233 gabby@cattailcreekcc.com

glad to discuss our fall promotion with them

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UPCOMING Social Events

Brewing Up the Perfect Party Cocktail!

JENNIFER TUROWSKI [CATERING DIRECTOR]

Cattail Creek Fall Festival Saturday, October 17 Prime RIb Night Friday, October 30 Pasta Night Thursdays in November Family Night: Spooky Stories Tuesday, November 3 Formal Wine Dinner Friday, November 13 Family Night: Creepy Crawlies Wednesday, November 18 Thanksgiving Carryout orders due Thursday, November 19 Adult Trivia Night Saturday, November 21 FAMILY NIGHT: DINNER WITH THE CAROLERS Friday, December 4 GINDERBREAD House DECORATING Saturday, December 5 HANUKKAH DINNER SPECIALS Tuesday, December 8 Friday, December 11

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ow that the weather has turned cold and the holiday season is almost

upon us, at-home parties are likely to be the next thing on your to-do list. There are many items that go into creating a unique event, such as food and décor, but the right beverages are truly the key to keeping guests happy. Selecting an appropriate

What ingredients to use…

Keep it simple! There are a lot of different drinks recipes out there, but try to select one that has 3 or 4 ingredients that are easy to find in your local grocery or liquor store (you don’t want to fill your refrigerator with things you will never use again!).

specialty cocktail for your next function is

As for liquor type, according to a recent

a great way to reduce costs and make your

report by BARTENDr, a drinking social app,

party stand out. Check out the tips below

vodka and fireball are the most popular

for some beverage ideas!

liquors in the state of Maryland. Cattail sales

What to make…

also confirm this to be true, as vodka made up 38% of the liquor purchased in 2014 –

If your party has a theme, it should be easy

Grey Goose being the most frequent by a

to browse the internet or pinterest* for

landslide.

some festive mixology; however, for those events without a special theme, stick with seasonal flavors:

How much to make…

It is safe to assume that most everyone in

Fall – Spiced Apple or Pumpkin

your group of attendees will at least try the

Winter – Eggnog or Cranberry

provided beverage, however only about

Spring – Floral or Mint

half will go back for seconds.Therefore, plan

Summer – Mango or Coconut

to prepare about a gallon (128 ounces) for every 10 guests.

*Check out Cattail’s pinterest page for our cocktail suggestions!

DINNER WITH SANTA Thursday, December 10 BRUNCH WITH SANTA Sunday, December 13 & Sunday, December 20

Click the ‘P’ to go to our Pinterest page!

Need a quick fix for your cocktail dilemma?

Contact Cattail to order some of Claude’s famous creations in large quantities for the party (Jungle Juice or Eggnog, anyone?) or to request a Cattail bartender to mix up drinks at your next event.

Have an awesome party cocktail you want to share with us? Make it, then take a picture and tag us on Instagram: @cattailcreekcc

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A little party never hurt nobody!

Celebrate the season right by booking your corporate or personal holiday party at the Club.

Fall Hours The seasons are changing, which means it is time to adjust our club hour! Please take note of the

With festive menus, delicious drinks and friendly staff,

changes below:

we will surely make your winter event a success.

Monday:

Contact Catering Director, Jennifer Turowski, to get

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your celebration on the Cattail calendar today!

Catering Director, Jennifer Turowski Jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4653 x234.

Tuesday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Welcome,

New Members!

The Nord Family Michael, Jill, Katie, AJ & Alex The fok Family Michael, Georganne, Raymond, Lana, Kiana & Jordan

Wednesday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.* *Half Price Wine Night

Thursday: Lunch in the Clubhouse – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

PRIME RIB NIGHT

Friday: Lunch on the Patio – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: Lunch on the Patio – 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner in the Clubhouse – 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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JENNIFER TUROWSKI [Catering Director]

Thanksgiving To-Go – Now Open!

JENNIFER TUROWSKI [CATERING DIRECTOR] Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it is time to start thinking about your holiday meal today.

Gluten-Free Turkey Mashed Potatoes Gravy (Prepared with Corn Starch)

Don’t spend the morning separated from the fun, laboring away in the kitchen – let us do the work!

Green Beans

The order form is now available for review on Cattail’s website, and the deadline to submit your

Squash Medley

to-go dinner request is Thursday, November 19 by 5:00 p.m.

Not sure how it all works? Check out the steps below for the basics on how to go about making your Thanksgiving To-Go order.

Salad Greens Balsamic and Ranch Dressings Cranberry Sauce

1. Review the menu options on the ‘2015 Thanksgiving To-Go Order Form’ Available items include: Turkey dinners for 8, 12 or 20 people 12 lbs., 16 lbs., & 20 lbs. Turkeys Assorted sides in different quantities Pies & Pumpkin Bread 2. Select which option(s) is most appropriate for your gathering Be sure to take into account the number people attending your dinner & their favorite items – you’ll want to make sure to have extra of those!

3. Fill out the order form completely Make note of any special comments such as allergies & indicate an accurate pick-up time.

Check out the list of special dietary needs to the right!

Nut-Free Turkey Mashed Potatoes Gravy Sausage Sage Dressing Green Beans Squash Medley Salad Greens Balsamic and Ranch Dressings Pumpkin Bread Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin & Apple Pies

4. Submit your order online (Due: Thursday, November 19) You will receive a confirmation email of submission & should there be any discrepancies, a member of the Cattail Creek Management Team will reach out to confirm the details.

5. Pull up to the Clubhouse on Thanksgiving morning to pick-up your order Orders are organized by the listed pick-up time, so please arrive promptly.

6. Take your items home & reheat them per the provided instructions 7. Enjoy the stress-free holiday with your family & friends!

Still have questions? Review the FAQs included with the order form or feel free to contact: Catering Director, Jennifer Turowski | Jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4653 x234.

Vegetarian Mashed Potatoes Sage Dressing (Sausage omitted) Green Beans Squash Medley Salad Greens Balsamic and Ranch Dressings Pumpkin Bread Cranberry Sauce Dinner Rolls All Pies

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One Student Flies High

Dale Carnegie’s Young Adult Leadership Program If getting honor roll and starring in the track team wasn’t enough for Calvert Hall College High School student, Robbie Whalen, maybe becoming one of 3,000 of the youngest pilots in the county, and early acceptance into the Air Force, cut the cake.

“It’s a very small community of pilots in America, maybe 600,000 pilots, and within them, he is one of the smallest percentage that there are, not that many achieve it at that young an age,” Robbie’s pilot’s instructor Jeffery Sherr told ABC2 News.

Getting a pilot’s license last summer required Robbie to focus on abilities beyond how to fly a plane; he also needed to go through a one-on-one interview. To sharpen the communication and human relation skills needed to stand out, Robbie took the Dale Carnegie Young Adult Leadership Program.

“First of all—I like to think I’m a good presenter, but this class put something measurable in my head about presenting,” said Robbie.

“There are a lot of courses out there, but none that provided good examples on how to build those kinds of skills,” he said.

Upon getting his pilot’s license, he was complemented on his ability to handle tough questions. Robbie gave credit to the Young Adult Leadership Program (Y.A.L.P.).

Don’t Miss It! Free Preview Meeting for Parents & Students Thursday, October 29 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cattail Creek Country Club Refreshments will be provided.

Julie Randolph, Marketing Director 410.560.2188 x115

Getting the kids back on track!

SARA COOPER [FITNESS INSTRUCTOR]

Getting back into a routine after a relaxing, vacation filled summer can seem stressful at times. Mornings are packed with waking the kids up, preparing breakfast, getting everyone dressed and rushing them out the door to catch the bus.

Packing a lunch is the last thing on your mind. But it doesn’t have to be a struggle!

1. Prepare their lunches the night before to save time in the morning. Make it part of the evening routine. I personally like LunchBots stainless steel containers. You can purchase them with single, double, or tri compartments so items don’t mix and become mushy.

2. Get your kids involved with picking and packing their own lunches. If they feel empowered to have a say in selecting the foods they want, their food is more likely to end up in their bellies and not in the garbage. With that being said, give them

yum!

real food options. For example, if including fruit, give them a choice between strawberries, apples, or kiwi.

3. Make a water only rule. Water provides everything the body needs from quenching thirst to rehydration. If you do buy drinks, purchase ones with minimal calories, sugar and additives. Fruit juice, soda, and Gatorade contain lots of calories and sugar with no added benefit. In fact, they have been associated with weight gain, obesity, and Type II diabetes. Sugar can be hidden under other names, like (57 to be exact): Sucrose, Dextrose, Cane juice, Lactose, Maltose, Corn Syrup, Caramel, Maltodextrin.

4. When organizing meals, think about 3 major groups: protein, fats & carbohydrates (starchy & non- starchy).

20% Grains & starches

• Protein helps muscles and bones grow

& 10% Fats nuts

40% Vegetables & fruits 30% Meats, eggs, beans & dairy

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• Healthy fats ensure brain power • Whole grains & root vegetables (starchy carbs) fuel your cells for energy • Fruits

& vegetables (non- starchy

carbs) keep your body energized and free from illness

Want more snack ideas? Check out the next page!

Kid Friendly Snacks!

1. Smoothie Creations: Blend Greek yogurt or coconut milk with fruit pieces and crushed ice. Use fresh or frozen. Try bananas, berries, peaches, and/or pineapple. If you freeze the fruit first, you can skip the ice! * Tip: Yogurt is notorious for being high in sugar; check the label.

SWEET & SALTY TRAIL MIX!

2. Bugs on a Log: Use celery, cucumber, or carrot sticks as the log and your choice

1 1/3 cups raw, unsalted whole cashews (or

of nut butter. Top with dried fruit, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or unsweetened coconut

nut of choice)

flakes. Dried fruit is concentrated sugar so use sparingly and buy unsweetened and

¾ cup raw, unsalted pepita seeds

unsulfured. Most packaged dried fruit will add sugar!

1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

3. Homemade trail mix: Skip the pre-made trail mixes with added sugar, candy, and

1 ½ T chia seeds

sodium over load. Use your favorite nuts such as almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds,

¼ tsp. sea salt

sunflower seeds, dried cherries and unsweetened coconut flakes. See recipe below.

¼ tsp. cinnamon 2 T melted, unrefined coconut oil 1 T + 2 tsp. raw honey ¼ - ½ cup dried cherries (no sugar added) ¾ bag Jackson’s Honest Sweet Potato Chips

October Fitness Challenge:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

‘CREEK’ Bingo

2. Add cashews, pepita seeds, and coconut flakes

We have created our own Cattail ‘CREEK’ bingo game. There are 24 fitness/health and wellness activities laid out on a traditional bingo sheet, each time you complete an activity you can mark it off. a wide variety of activities fill out the sheet ranging from trying old fitness challenges to trying new exercises or simply stretching for ten minutes. Just like regular bingo, your goal is to get five activities in a row; however, anyone who completes every activity by the end of the month will receive a newly designed Under Armour Cattail Creek Fitness T-shirt!

Add chia seed, salt and cinnamon

CREEK bingo sheets along with activity descriptions will be available in a filling folder in the Fitness Center.

to a food processor. Pulse a few times to slightly break up the pieces, and then dump into a bowl.

3. In a separate bowl stir together coconut oil and honey, then add to nut/ seed mixture 4. Stir to coat completely and empty onto a silpat lined baking sheet. (If you do not have one of these, rub a piece of parchment paper with coconut oil and line your baking sheet.)

5. Bake for 10 minutes, stir, then roast for another 7 minutes until coconut flakes are golden brown 6. Remove from oven and lightly stir in berries.

Keep the mixture in a large heap so that as it cools, it sticks together.

7. Let completely cook, and then slightly break up the nut mixture. Mix in sweet potato chips

Scan here to check out the actual ‘CREEK’ Bingo sheet!

and enjoy!

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THE GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN [GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]

The green surround on 5 will be re-sodded and part circle irrigation will be installed so the rough can be independently watered.

Below: A step-by-step grid showing how to fix your ball marks!

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other Nature always will find a way to balance things out. The rains this spring apparently used up all of our water credits

for the summer and fall. With only four inches of rain covering July, August and September, the pumphouse and wells have been hard at work keeping our playing surfaces alive and growing. The bentgrass on our greens, tees and fairways do not mind the cool, dry weather. Roots are once again digging deep and surfaces are firming up nicely. October is again predicted to have some great weather but with last year’s highs ranging from 51 to 85 degrees, anything can happen.

The practice putting green is slated to open on Thursday, October 8. We have had great rooting weather so fa,r and we continue to gradually lower the mowing height on the new 007 bentgrass.

This bentgrass exactly matches the bentgrass on our new Short Game Area greens and fairways. The freshly sodded green was also expanded to take over the two smaller approaches that were underutilized. This new space will allow us to install a 9-hole

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GOLF SHOP NEW GOLF SHOP NEWS!

putting course over the entire green. The area closest to the

clubhouse will also provide a flat surface to encourage practice

with straight putts. We are gaining many things with this project but most importantly we have quickly gotten rid of 100% of

the Poa annua that had infiltrated the old green and was being tracked out onto the rest of the Golf Course.

Lauren Burns [golf shop merchandiser]

As the weather continues to cool, growth on the Golf Course will slow down. Please remember to find your ballmark and

In golf, it always helps to look your best, but that does not

repair it properly. Always push towards the middle of the mark

always mean your clothes. In the Professional Shop, we

with your tool and never pull up or twist! You are physically

can help to customize your entire game. Adding a name

trying to put the grass back into place in the reverse order that

or nickname to items always helps to give your game that

the ball damaged it. A properly repaired ballmark should not

special touch.

yield any visible soil and will heal in a day or two. Any ball size

For example, I have custom Titleist Pro V1’s. I chose regular

void you see on our greens is an improperly repaired mark and

numbers (high numbers or all the same number is also

will not heal for weeks. These voids that are left open allow

available) and “Burnsie” imprinted in pink lettering. I love

Poa annua to germinate and the older variety of bentgrass on

my custom golf balls. They cheer me up when I find my ball

our greens does not compete that well with the Poa. Please

(sometimes I hit it in the woods or tall grass; super rare).

fix your marks and ensure your playing partners do so as well!

Sometimes, people even find them and bring them back to

We have a few small agronomic projects planned for the fall.

me in the Shop. It’s lovely!

Some new tall fescue sod will be replacing the thinned out

Sun Mountain also offers personalization on their golf bags.

ryegrass around the green on #5 and supplemental surround

With them, you get to pick script or block lettering and the

irrigation will also be installed. As time permits, we hope to

color of the thread. I have seen nicknames, full names and/

install a few more rough irrigation heads on 4 and 7 in order

or logo. I think full name and logo in the same thread on a

to provide more consistent turf and reduce hand-watering

golf bag looks really sharp.

burdens. As far as cultural practices planned for this fall, we will be putting the sand injection verti-cutter back out on the tees as well as core aerating the fairways and topdressing them

One of the best items to personalize is your putter cover.

AM&E offers custom putter covers so you can choose size, font, color of text, color of the putter cover, and, if you would

again. These events are tentative and will be squeezed in to

like a logo as well. Putter covers are the head covers that

October and November as intelligently as possible. More than

are lost most often, so why not put your name on it? That

likely fairway aeration will not take place until the first week of

way, you are much less likely to lose it.

November.

The last item I would recommend getting personalized

From an agronomic standpoint, the fall provides massive

is your Club Glove travel bag. On those, you can get a

opportunity to make improvements to the Golf Course, both

logo and initials on a bag with a variety of color options.

from a playability and ease of management standpoint. As we

Personally, I have been at the airport waiting to pick up my

have seen the last two years, winter has had a tendency to

clubs and been scared to death when someone else reaches

come on quick and frozen ground impedes a variety of projects.

for the bag I know is mine. Take all the worry out of it by

We work very hard to utilize days when golf play is on the slow

getting a blue bag with black straps and your initials and club

side to make progress on these projects. It may seem simple

logo in black.

to think that “everything is fine, just leave it alone,” but when working on a living, breathing canvas, changes and maintenance must occur to maintain and improve the turf we manage.

Thanks so much for your patience and rest assured we are in for a great fall and spectacular 2016.

Personalizing also adds a special touch to any gift or corporate order. The time it takes to put the logo on a piece is the same amount of time it takes to personalize the item, so you might as well! Please contact me with any orders you have in mind.

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BUNKER to BUNKER

OCTOBER & November

GOLF Events

WOMEN’s GOLF MEMBER-GUEST Wednesday, October 7

As we move into October, we are gearing up for our Women’s and Men’s MemberMember. Our premiere Member golf events of the season are a great way to close out the year, and if you have not already signed up to play, this is one event you don’t want to miss. “Every end is a new beginning.” Although the 2015 season is drawing to a close, we are already working hard and planning for a successful 2016 season. Our goal as a Professional Staff will not change. We work for you, the Member, and strive to provide you with an exceptional golf experience, excellent hospitality and service, and a contagious enthusiasm for the great game of golf.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Golf Professional Staff, who work very hard and long hours to help to achieve the Golf Committee’s and my vision for a successful golf operation.

Thank you to Ricky Serrano,Tyler Chaplin, Matt Hill, Jamie Green, Lauren Burns and everyone on our outside service staff for their “buy-in,” commitment to excellence and hard work throughout the year. This is the time of the year that the Club experiences the most turnover. Although we are sad to lose some Members who may be relocating or experiencing difficult financial times, we are thrilled to welcome new Members to the Cattail Creek family.

Now, I would like to ask all of you for

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your help. I can remember when I was 11 years old, and my dad’s job moved our family from the Cleveland area to Philadelphia. I had to start at a new school, make new friends, and adjust to new surroundings. It took me awhile to feel comfortable and acquainted with the new area, culture, etc. That same apprehension can be felt by our new Members, and I hope that all of us do our part in giving them a warm welcome.

As with any Club, Cattail Creek has some unique policies and guidelines. I am asking our current Members to be patient, understanding and welcoming to our new Members. You never get a 2nd chance at a 1st impression, and it will be a combined effort from the staff and the Membership to facilitate this. If a new Member is behind pace on the Golf Course, or makes the mistake of driving their golf cart in the rough, let’s use these situations as a teaching opportunity.

Confronting the Member or yelling at them from a distance does not help.

However, a friendly reminder, handshake and a smile will leave a positive, lasting impression and help elevate our Club’s reputation as one of the finest Clubs in the region. Thank you for joining me in this effort.

Men’s golf Member-Member Thursday, October 8 Saturday, October 10 Men’s Golf Closing Day Saturday, October 24 MEN’S GOLF GUEST DAY Wednesday, October 28 Superintendent’s Revenge Saturday, November 7

Everything for Golf, Ladies enjoying their day of fun during the 2015 Pirplepalooza Golf Event!

RICKY’S TIP RICKY SERRANO [DIRECTOR OF GOLF INSTRUCTION]

Swing a Broom & Improve Release One of the most common problems I notice when teaching my students is an inability to “release,” or square the clubface, at impact. The feeling is difficult to obtain because the club is moving with incredible speed as it approaches the ball. The following drill will train your hands, wrists and arms to instinctively rotate the clubface into square position at the critical moment. Not only will this drill help you release the club properly and more efficiently, it will strengthen and improve the performance of your big muscles in your legs, hips, side and back.

Procedure: Grab a broom so is resting sideways on the ground. Make a swing, allowing the broom to fan open on the back swing. On the downswing, the broom will offer plenty of resistance.You will feel resistance coming from behind you, proof that you are swinging along an inside path.

In addition to making full swings, throw the broom at you target from time to time.

This will force you to rotate your hands and forearms as in a real swing.,

Manufacturer Spotlight MATT HILL [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]

This month marks the roll out of new products from equipment manufacturers and below are some of the new products from the “Big Three”: Titleist, TaylorMade, and Callaway.

From Titleist comes the new iron model 716 and their new hybrid model 816, promising to be the best product they have

created to date and covering all types of players from novice to Touring Professional. The 816 hybrid comes out to match the 2-year product cycle of the irons. Since hybrids are designed to replace those hard to hit long irons, it really makes perfect sense to have these new hybrids on the same rotation as their irons.

TaylorMade launches their new M1 line of clubs and has quickly garnered the attention of the best players in the world.

Called the “un-metalwood”, the M1 is a composite material clubhead that gives maximum forgiveness and benefits to all levels of players. Jason Day, the

world’s #1 player, instantly put these clubs into play during this tremendous streak he is on, which gives the club instant credibility and makes it one of the clubs that you must try.

Callaway has reintroduced the Great Big Bertha and it has been well received in the public’s eye. It is available in many custom options including different crown colors that are fully customizable to fit your individual taste.

Make sure you check out these exciting products in the Professional Shop and as always, if you need help determining the right model for you, please see any one of the Professional Staff. We have staff members from every manufacturer listed above that are experts on what items are right for you.

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Tennis Classic Recap Alex Justiniani [Director of Tennis] The 2015 Tennis Classic was a huge success in so many ways! In our fifth year running, we had a record attendance with close to 200 participants and 25 categories. The event featured new and traditional social activities that were well attended and enjoyed.

The event kicked off on Friday, September 11, with our first-ever VIP sponsor Pro-Am Round Robin.

This event featured 10 pros from around the area teamed up with sponsors who donated $1,000 and higher. On Wednesday, September 16 we began matches and played a full day for the first time.

Friday, September 18 featured the first-ever Friday Night Happy Hour, which was heavily attended. By Saturday, September 19 the matches were on full display with great matchups on every court fighting to get to the Finals on Sunday. Saturday night featured our “Players Party,” which has become the premier event for the Classic. Sunday, September 20 rolled in and all the Finals were on display while spectators watched and enjoyed the Lucky Loser’s Bloody Mary Party.

I would like to thank all participants for joining us this year, and our volunteers and staff who made the event so successful. I would like to thank all of our sponsors, without you the event would not be possible. Please stay tuned to Tennis news in the next few weeks as we make our donation to the Claudia Mayer & Tina Broccolino Cancer Resource Center.

CAT TALES 2015

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Finalist(s)

Champion(s) 2.5 Womens Singles

P. Koele

C. Silberglitt

2.5 Womens Doubles

Koele/Wolf

Hanish/Norris

2.5 Womens 3.0 WomensDoubles Singles

M. Christian

J. Sauritch

3.0 Womens doubles

Cummings/Strank

Adams/Wolven 3.5 Womens SIngles

H. Hoenes

K. Chandler 3.5 Womens doubles

3.0 Womens Doubles

Spiegel/Sloan

Conti/Lawrence

4.0 Womens SIngles

Y. Cohen

C. Becer

4.0 Womens Doubles

Glueck/Keehn

Reusing/Masterman

5.5 Women’s Combo

Sarfaraz/Deiboldt

Shapiro/Christian

6.5 Women’s Combo

Strank/Cummings

Flavin/Wolven

7.5 Women’s Combo

McInerney/Yannone M. Paliotta

Good/Yoltay

3.0 Mens Singles

J. Strank

3.0 Mens Doubles

Hoenes/Conti

Treacy/Allnutt 3.5 Mens singles

S. Callahan

5.5 Womens combo

Dubbe/Portner

Bammel/Conti

4.0Womens Mens Singles 6.5 combo

R. Dixon

B.Buttafogo

4.0 Mens Doubles

Buttafogo/Burman Strank/Strank

A. Good

3.5 Mens doubles

7.5 Womens combo

Reuwer/Guzzone

6.0 Mixed doubles

Closson/Patel

7.0 Mixed doubles

Delgado/Dixon Sloan/Sloan

3.0 mens Singles

Hanif/McInerney

9.0 + Mixed doubles

R.Nabar & L. Jordan L. Jordan

Smith/McRae

8.0 Mixed doubles

A. Justiniani/G.Yannone

Womens Open SIngles

M. Coleman Womens Open Doubles

k. Johnnson & C.Vollmer

G.Yannone/M.Grffin

Mens Open Singles

A. Ivarsson

Mens Open doubles

A. Justiniani & A. Ivarsson

Justiniani Cozzillio/Cozzillio OCTOBER 2015

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A Lesson on Taking Lessons Everyone takes a tennis lesson from time to time. Whether you are participating in a group or private lesson there are a few things you can do to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck. Here are just a few ideas to help you maximize your lesson experience.

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Make sure that you come to each lesson with a goal in mind. Not every technical or strategic issue can be solved in a single lesson, but coming into

the lesson with an idea on what you want to work on will help eliminate time wasted discussing what the problem might be. Your goal could range from “How do I beat a lobber?” to something more specific like “Why is my backhand going in the net so much?”

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It is important to remember the things you worked on with your pro after the lesson is over. If you learn or work on a new concept or stroke at your

lesson, make sure that you try to continue to work on those things in other groups or matches you play. If you do not make a conscious effort to set good habits in your other groups or block times, the work that you do with your pro at your lesson will be wasted. As with anything in life, the more you practice something the more it becomes habit. It is easy to get caught up in the fun of the drills and games of a clinic, but it is important to work on the new techniques that you practice in your lesson.

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Make sure to come to every lesson with an open mind. It is difficult to change old habits if you are not open to change. If you are playing great at

your lesson, you probably are not working on the things you should be. Do not be afraid to make mistakes at your lesson. I promise the pros do not judge you on poor shots you hit at your lesson when you are working on new techniques or concepts!

If you make sure to keep these things in mind, you will be sure to get the most out of your lesson!

E M N O Wmember-member’S

TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

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OCTOBER

TENNIS Events CCWTA MORNING SOCIAL Wednesday, October 7 WOMEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER Thursday, October 15 CCWTA MORNING SOCIAL Wednesday, October 21 WINTERGREEN TENNIS TRIP Friday, October 23 Sunday, October 25 JUNIOR TENNIS HALLOWEEN PARTY Saturday, October 31

A few fellows celebrating the 2015 Tennis Classic!

Baby it’s {Almost} Cold Outside Chris Cozzilio [Head tennis professional] Unfortunately, the outdoor season at Cattail is winding down, and the indoor season is just beginning.

Although October is one of the prettiest months to salvage a little bit of outdoor tennis, harsh weather, such as snow, slush, sleet, and bitter cold temperatures will be here before we know it. Along with the day to day annoyances that winter brings, it can also negatively effect your tennis game if you’re not careful. Follow the following tips to make sure your game, and your wins, don’t hibernate this winter.

3. Wear gloves: The cold dries out your hands, which can cause cracks--a crack on your playing hand can make it nearly impossible to grip the racquet.

Wearing gloves when you’re out in the cold air can help prevent these pesky cuts from popping up during your tennis time.

1. String saver: Always bring your racquets in the house after you’re done playing. In cold temperatures, leaving your racquets in the car can cause your racquet strings to lose tension. Lower and lower tension means more balls sailing long in block!

5. The balls: Tennis balls don’t like the cold either. Leaving them in the car or the garage can make them go dead faster--so even a fresh can could feel like a used can from ten years ago.

2. Stretch: The cold can tighten up your muscles. If you try and jump right into block without warming up your muscles, it can be recipe a for an injury.

Try and get to your court time early and spend a few minutes stretching out in the lobby.

4. Having the right grip: A tacky or sticky grip can make it easier to hold the racquet in colder temperatures. The Wilson Pro Overgrip is one of the best around!

Hopefully, mother nature will be kind to us this winter and you will not need these tips too often, but just in case we have another winter like the last one, bundle up and follow these tips. See you on the Courts!

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CATTAIL CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

FALL FEST SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 • 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

MUSIC & GAMES WITH DJ LARRY ADLER

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11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

LUN C H B UF F E T Turkey Chili, Quinoa Salad, Fried Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, Pork Cutlets, Pasta Salad, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Housemade Potato Chips, Hummus & Vegetables, Macaroni & Cheese, Apple Sauce, Chicken Tenders, Fresh Fruit, Cornbread, Cupcakes

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