THE BUZZ: CLUBS

Karate Club

4-WHEELERS CLUB

February marked the first anniversary of the TD Karate Club! It’s been a fantastic year of learning and growing, and we look forward to welcoming new members in the spring and summer. TD Karate Club is a year-round club that promotes self-discipline, social support and physical fitness through Shorin Ryu-style karate. Karate can be tailored to individual ability, improved balance, strength and flexibility while teaching basic selfdefense techniques. Taught in a nonthreatening environment by senseis with over 30 years of experience, we encourage you to come and learn about this beautiful practice!

Location: Trout Creek Rec Center

Days: Thursdays and/or Saturdays

Times: 4-6PM (beginners dismissed at 5PM)

Costs: $50 club fee plus annual rec fee or daily rec center access fee

Eligibility: Ages 8+; TD residents; Limited guests

To Join: Contact Suz Field Sensei at IKLdojo.TD@gmail.com to observe or participate in classes prior to joining the club.

While hunkered down during a blizzard, I found it an ideal time to practice using my amateur radio. Cell phones aren’t always reliable when off-roading, so I got an FCC amateur radio license for emergency use. After charging up my handheld Yeasu radio, I went searching for repeaters. Repeaters rebroadcast local signals across longer distances. Repeaters are located on mountain tops and are sometimes linked to other repeaters for an even wider range. I was able to reach the SNARS standalone repeater on Mount Rose and the linked W6YOP repeater on Alder Peak from Tahoe Donner. Pretty cool! Experimenting with this technology was a blast. Amateur radio enthusiasts monitor these signals almost continuously. As a “newbie,” I was hesitant to ask for more than a radio check but learned that part of the fun of amateur radioing is conversing with

Quilt Club

My mother in Quebec recently shared with me that on Groundhog Day, they discovered that Canada’s most beloved marmot had passed during the winter. While Canadians mourn the loss of our national weather-predicting woodchuck, we’ve been left to wonder if we’re now stuck in an endless frost until a new groundhog emerges. With all this snow, it almost feels that way! At the very least, all these storms make for wonderful sewing time. Several of us have been taking advantage of the weather to be creative and productive. I can hardly wait to see what the ladies will bring to share at our next meeting. Curious about what we do? Come on by! For more information about the Tahoe Donner Quilt Club, contact Odette at odette.turmel@gmail.com. The club meets downstairs in the Alder Room at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub on the first and third Wednesday of the month (weather permitting) from 1-3PM.

others. Over the radio, I met a handful of very helpful longtime enthusiasts who were generous with their time and knowledge. I’ll be checking in regularly! As mentioned above, in the event of an emergency while off-roading, radios can come in handy when cell service is unreliable. If you’d like to join me in learning more about this fun and practical communication device, email us at td4wheelers@gmail.com

Spring is here, and summer golf is just around the corner!

TDMGC is pleased to provide a variety of events this season. There is something for everyone, from socials and mixers, weekly Wednesday games, events for family and friends, team events, opportunities to prove your individual skills, the chance to represent your club at the NCGA level and the opportunity to be the MatchPlay, Invitational and Club Champion. While most events are exclusive to club members, we also engage broader community participation by hosting events open to all TD homeowners. The Senior/Junior and Memorial tournaments are open to all property owners and offer competitive 18-hole play and non-competitive 9-hole options to encourage players of all levels and interests. We alternate hosting the TD Ryder Cup with the Women’s Golf Club (open to members of each club) and support participation in the Summer Partners Tournament. Our season-ending Chapman Tournament is also open to all TD property owners.

View our full schedule of over 30 events on our website at tdgolfclub.com and contact Membership Chair Michael O’Connell at oconnell.tdgolf@gmail.com to join the TDMGC.

TD 9-HOLERS CLUB

We’re kicking off our preseason activities as we welcome new and returning members. Our prep for the season includes spring clinics on topics such as Golf Fitness and the Mental Game, led by Head Pro Jeff Hwang. Our spring breakfast and new member orientation will be in May, and as soon as our course is open, we’ll begin regular Thursday morning play days.

League play days will be in a shotgunstart format, with both standard play and occasional side competitions to shake it up. Another summer highlight will be twilight play evenings, which include casual tournaments and social time for members and their guests. We also look forward to our summer tournament and luncheon in July and our summer fun tournament and banquet in August. We’ve got game!

Our friendly, supportive club is a great way to meet super gals and improve your game through easy-tofit-in, inclusive 9-hole play. For club information, email td9hole@gmail.com

Junior Golf Club

It’s hard to think about golf with all the snow still on the ground, but spring is here, and it’s time to look forward to an upcoming season of play. We will meet every Thursday at 2PM on the practice green for games and drills and then head onto the course starting at 3PM. All participants are welcome regardless of skill level; however, some course experience is preferred. Mark your calendars for the following fun TDJGC-hosted events:

• Free ice cream social for club members on July 13

• Annual championship tournament on Aug. 3

To join the Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club, please complete the membership information sheet available at the Pro Shop. An annual membership fee of $10 will also be collected for snacks, drinks and the tournament costs. Contact parent coordinators Russ and Jean Lai at rslai@comcast.net or by phone after June 1 at (530) 582-0673.

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB

Plans for our 2023 golf season are coming together! In addition to clubonly events, several “team-format” tournaments are open to all TD golf club members and property owners. These events are on Sunday afternoons, typically followed by food, drinks and awards. Tournament dates and descriptions are as follows:

• The Men’s Golf Club will host the Junior/Senior Tournament on July 30. This traditionally parent/child event only requires each team to have one golfer under the age of 50 and one over.

• The Women’s Golf Club sponsors the Summer Partners Tournament on Aug. 6. While not required, teams are often comprised of significant others.

• This year’s Ryder Cup is scheduled for Aug 27. This is a team match-play event, with each team captained by one of our pros. (Due to popularity, this event is limited to men and women’s club members.)

• The Men’s Club sponsors the Memorial Tournament on Sept. 17 to memorialize a recently passed community member. A portion of the entry fee is donated to charity.

• The season wraps up on Oct. 1 with the Chapman, a modified scotch tournament sponsored by the Men’s Club.

We have a fun season ahead, and we hope you’ll join us! For more information, contact TDWGClub@gmail.com

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