January 2019 at The Country Club at Loch Lloyd

January 2019 Welcome 2019! The start of a new year is an exciting time for our staff as we plan events and finalize our game plan for the upcoming golf season. Although we’re looking ahead to the new year, we can’t help but look back at the spectacular holiday season we just celebrated. December was an incredibly busy time at the Club with member events, special dinners and holiday parties. We’re happy to report that attendance at holiday events reached an all-time high this year and we truly thank you for your tremendous support. Our staff captured photos of some of the festivities which you’ll find within this issue.

CHRIS BREMS PRESIDENT

Our annual Member Experience Survey will be sent out this month. The survey has been redesigned and significantly shortened. The new format will provide you with the opportunity to offer more personal input and will give us qualitative information with which to improve Club services and amenities. We always value your opinions and feedback!

Chris Brems Club President

Please welcome our newest members!

Social Members Jerry Dudley, Jr. Dining Members Kip & Kris Unruh

INSIDE THIS ISSUE EVENT

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Club Re-Grip Special ................................. 2 Save the Dates: 2019 Golf Events ............. 2 Meet Justin Painter .................................... 3 New Classes at The Fitness Center ........... 5 Super Bowl “To-Go” Menu ...................... 7 Wine Blending Party .................................. 7 Holiday Photo Pages ............................... 8-9 New Kids on the Block Reception .......... 10 January Calendar ..................................... 11

On behalf of the entire Golf Operations team, we extend to our members a “Happy New Year!” As the team prepares for the 2019 golf season, we are looking forward to bringing some new products and apparel lines for you to enjoy. The final golf tournament schedule has been finalized and you will soon be receiving an online version of the annual Golf Event Guide which is a great tool that details each of our golf tournaments.

SEAN HANNA DIRECTOR OF GOLF seanh@lochlloyd.com GOLF SHOP 816.322.2117 JANUARY GOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION 9a to 5p Closed Tuesdays FIRST TEE TIMES Tee times will begin at 10a daily in January, weather permitting

With the winter weather now here, I would like to remind you there are two holes cut on each green. The Golf Course Maintenance team cuts two holes to help spread out traffic on the greens during the winter months. We ask that when you are playing, remove the flagstick and place it in the opposite cup when you have finished putting out. Basically, you are making the group behind you play to a different hole location. As a reminder, frost delays are a possibility during the winter, so please check for updates on ForeTees or call the Golf Shop to see if there are any delays.

We are also now in the “off-season” as it relates to the GHIN handicap system. With this, you are no longer able to post local scores to the handicap system during the off-season months. The active season will pick back up starting in March of 2019 and you will once again be asked to post all scores to your handicap at that time. Should you play golf during the winter months in what is considered an “active season state,” you are asked to continue to post scores throughout the winter months. If you have any questions about this, please contact your Golf Professionals.

Happy New Year and I will see you on the first tee!

Sean

Club Re-Grip SPECIAL During the month of January, receive a 20% discount when you re-grip your golf clubs at the Golf Shop. We have a wide variety of grips in stock. If we don’t have the grip you prefer, we can order it for you. This is a great time of year to get your clubs back to “good-as-new” condition in preparation for next year’s golf season. Who knows, maybe you’ll even knock a stroke or two off your scores! Please contact the Golf Shop to take advantage of this offer.

May 1 ............................. Four Ball Matches Begin May 16 ........................... The Scotty Calcutta Party May 17-18 ...................... The Scotty (Member/Member) May 22 ........................... Individual Net Matches Begin June 19-22 ...................... The Whummle (Men’s Member/Guest) July 26-28 ....................... Men’s Club Championship (Gross Only) August 3-4 ..................... Club Championships (Senior, Women’s and Men’s Net) August 16-17 ................. Clash of Clans September 19-21 ........... The Brigadoon Classic (Women’s Member/Guest) September 27-29 ........... Individual Men’s Match Play (Gross Only) Page 2

Dear Members, A Question from the Course This month the question from the course is all about winter work: “What is the focus of the maintenance team during this time of year?”

JEFF STEEN DIRECTOR OF GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE jeffs@lochlloyd.com

The winter presents many challenges for the maintenance team, but, for the most part, we focus on detail work that is behind the scenes. This includes drainage; tree trimming; shop cleanup; firewood for the Clubhouse; leaves, leaves and more leaves; pond edges; rock walls; stairs; bridges and a long list of jobs that often go unnoticed. The crew has also done a great job keeping the walk paths and parking lot clean during snow and icy conditions.

As we move forward into 2019, we will start to build our team of associates with the goal of being fully staffed by March. We will introduce a new member of the GCM team on a more personal level each month with a little question-and-answer segment. Many of you may have already met our new Assistant Superintendent, Justin Painter who joined the team in June 2018. Justin is our first associate to be in the “spotlight.” Please get to know Justin by reading his Q&A session below.

As we progress into the year, you will see some new faces along with many familiar smiles.

Please stop and say hello or pass along a wave. It means a lot to the team.

Happy New Year from the entire Golf Course Maintenance team! We look forward to seeing everyone around the golf course and throughout the community.

Jeff Steen, CGCS Director of Golf Course Maintenance

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

with Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Justin Painter Q: Who is your mentor(s)?

A: Brad Wunderlich at Edgewood Tahoe; he formed me into the Assistant I am today. I am also excited to work with Jeff Steen and mentor under him in the coming years.

Q: Best advice you’ve been given?

A: Be honest with everyone in your life including yourself and do things right the first time.

Q: How did you get into golf maintenance?

A: Originally, I played golf in high school and wanted to pursue the PGA teaching and pro shop side of our industry. I quickly realized my skills (and lack of golf talent) were much better suited for the golf maintenance side. I spent a summer on the maintenance crew of my hometown course and the rest is history.

Q: What is your dream vacation?

A: Somewhere I could ski and relax on a beach in the same week.

Q: What is playing on your radio right now?

A: Red Dirt/Texas Country Q: What do you do away from work?

A: Spend time with my better half, fiancé, Elizabeth. W e enjoy rooting on our respective sports teams and going on last-minute adventures.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your job?

A: I enjoy the variability to it and solving the ever-changing challenges that golf course maintenance presents.

Q: Where is your favorite local hot spot to eat?

A: I like Joe’s KC BBQ. Q: What is something else we don’t know about you?

A: In my younger years, I used to raise show cattle.

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The Fitness Center at Loch Lloyd is proud to show an increase in membership of 10% in 2018. The continued support by member usage of classes, personal training and massage therapy gives us great momentum going into 2019.

We have several exercise class changes starting in January with some exciting NEW classes to get you up and moving toward a better YOU this year. Please see the January schedule below with the description of our new class offerings.

LANCE DARLING FITNESS CENTER DIRECTOR lanced@lochlloyd.com

We’re also very excited to bring back Thai Yoga Massage with Becky Stevens in addition to the massage therapy services offered by Carrie McConville. See the next page for details.

On behalf of the Fitness Center team, thank you to the entire membership for your support of the fitness facilities at The Country Club at Loch Lloyd!

Lance Darling Fitness Center Director

CLASS CHANGES beginning January 1st

Monday: 7:45pm Cor e/Str etching changes times to 5:15pm Tuesday: 7:15am Ultimate Cor e changes to Gluteus Maxout Tuesday: 8:30am Kettlefusion changes times to 8:15am Wednesday: 9:00am Yin Yoga changes to Gentle Flow Yoga Thursday: 7:15am Latin Heat changes to Cardio Dance Page 4

NEW CLASSES GLUTEUS MAXOUT: This 45-minute class focuses on your lower half. It is a caloriescorching, strength-building workout that uses resistance bands and dumbbells to build your best legs and glutes.

GENTLE FLOW YOGA: This slow-paced class links posture and breath. Build strength, endurance and flexibility while calming the mind as we flow from one pose to the next, using gentle poses with movement. This is a great class for those with arthritis, autoimmune issues, beginners or experienced practitioners who want a gentler pace.

CARDIO DANCE: This class will combine easy-to-follow cardio dance moves for a total body burn. Join us for a fun, high-intensity workout.

Thai Yoga Massage with Becky Stevens “Thai Massage” is actually western slang for Thai Yoga. Thai Yoga differs from massage therapy in that it is a traditional healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles and assisted yoga postures. Sessions may be done on a massage table or on a yoga mat. Clients wear stretchy workout clothing and remain fully clothed during the session. Sessions include muscle compression to warm up the body and loosen the joints, followed by an assisted yoga stretch for 60 minutes.

Thai Yoga is never painful and only uses gentle techniques working with your own body’s abilities and limitations.

THE FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION: Open daily 5a to 10p with Key Fob access

Benefits of Thai Yoga  Reduction of back pain  Relief of joint stiffness and muscle pain  Increased flexibility and range of motion  Boosted energy  Decreased anxiety  Improved immune function Thai Yoga Practitioner, Becky Stevens, initially received her Thai training in Kansas City at KC Fitness Link. Several years later, she traveled to Thailand and received additional training with several expert instructors.

Becky offers 60-minute sessions at $70 each on Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays at The Fitness Center. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Becky at 816.405.1878 or beckys@lochlloyd.com.

Massage warms the body and the soul!

Yo-Golf Conditioning Class If you have a desire to pursue fitness that will improve your golfing body and mind, Yo-Golf Conditioning is worth checking out. Joni Van Horn started offering Yoga for Golfers three years ago and recently more members have joined the “Tribe,” which has made it possible to add a third class to the weekly schedule.

Sessions focus on the most important “club” in your bag … your own body and mind, and include all aspects of health and golf: 30 minutes of Total Golf Conditioning (dynamic stretching, balance, strength, cardio, core) and 30 minutes of Core Yoga (stretching, balance, core, mindfulness). Short on time? No problem! Choose one 30-minute format and still get results. Sessions are available most Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30p and Saturdays at 9:15a.

Testimonial about Yo-Golf Conditioning: “When I first started doing Yoga for Golfers, I was struggling with my knees. It was

difficult to walk down stairs without holding the grab rail. Joni was patient with me as I was not very flexible and didn’t have good balance. I have been doing Yoga for Golfers for two years now and I can easily trot down the stairs, hands-free, and my balance is greatly improved.”

Jim Turner, Golf Enthusiast

To sign up for Yo-Golf Conditioning, contact Joni Van Horn at joniv@lochlloyd.com or 913.226.4688. Fee for Elite Members: 20 sessions for $200 or 10 sessions for $150. Drop-in members pay $20 per class.

Massage Therapist Carrie McConville offers a variety of massage therapy services including:

Swedish  Deep Tissue Pregnancy  Trigger Point Sports Massage Please contact Carrie to schedule your massage: carriem@lochlloyd.com 816-489-5294 Gift Certificates Available

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Happy New Year from the Food & Beverage Team! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to welcome in the new year. Our team has been working hard to plan events for 2019 and we are getting back into the swing of things with our Wednesday Pot o’ Gold Buffets, an interactive “wine blending” party on January 17th and a new Friday Night Prime Rib Special star ting this month (see complete details below).

Sunday closing hours are changing to 4p starting in January (please see page 12 for our hours of operation). Also starting this month, we will begin enforcing a bar closing time that will be two hours after the kitchen closes. If you are dining with us before the listed closing time, please stay and enjoy your after-dinner cocktails or finish that bottle of wine. However, if there are no diners in the Club at the time the kitchen closes, we will not keep the 19th Hole open. Thank you for your support and understanding of these changes.

Stay warm!

JOHN GEIGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of FOOD & BEVERAGE johng@fivestarlifestyles.com

John Geiger Executive Director of Food & Beverage johng@fivestarlifestyles.com

Monday Burger Night Mondays 5p to 8p

Enjoy an $8 burger, cooked to order, with your choice of side!

Wednesday Pot o’ Gold Buffet Wednesdays 5p to 8p

Keeping it fresh and fun!

January 2nd Fried Chicken January 9th German Night January 16th Italian Night January 23rd Fried Chicken January 30th Mexican Night Eligibility for Winning: Members must order the Pot o’ Gold Buffet; those ordering off the menu are not eligible to win. A name is drawn from the full roster of Club members, excluding children, after the buffet. If we do not have a winner, $1 per person who purchased the buffet will be added to the Pot o’ Gold, and it will continue to grow in value until we have a winner. Winnings distributed as Club credit.

Thursday Night Special Thursdays 5p to 8p

This month we’re proud to feature these wines at the Clubhouse:

Mauritson Dry Creek Zinfandel 2016

$10/glass; $36/bottle Hints of anise, fresh fig and earthiness with inviting flavors of mocha and black cherry. The mouthfeel is seamless from start to finish.

Daou Vineyards The Pessimist 2017 $48/bottle

Broad and expansive on the palate with generous flavors of black cherry, blueberry, crème de cassis and damp forest floor.

Laird’s, America’s oldest distillery, has produced apple brandies since the 1600s. Applejack pre-dates bourbon whiskey by 100 years and was once the #1 spirit in the country. Applejack is best enjoyed as an alternative to whiskey in many classic cocktails, like the two featured at the Club this month:

Order a regular appetizer, sandwich or entrée and receive one complimentary draft beer!

Jack Rose $8

Friday Night Prime Rib Special

Applejack Manhattan $8

Fridays 5p to 9p (for dine-in or carry-out)

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib, Salt-Crusted Baked Potato, Country Style Green Beans, Apple Horseradish, Au Jus Page 6

10-ounce $25; 14-ounce $33

Laird’s Applejack with Fresh Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Grenadine and an Apple Slice … served Up Laird’s Applejack with Partner Sweet Vermouth, Scrappy’s Aromatic Bitters and a Cherry … served Up Tax and service fee additional.

Create and Design Your Own Wine!

Fun. Interactive Educational.

You watch the game.

We’ll make the food.

8-INCH CHEESE PIZZA $11 16-INCH CHEESE PIZZA $15 Choose from Cooked or Uncooked Pizza Additional Toppings $1 each ONE DOZEN SLIDERS $30 Choice of Cheeseburger, Ham, Turkey, Reuben or Grilled Chicken ONE DOZEN CHICKEN WINGS $12 Choice of Buffalo, BBQ or Korean LOCH LLOYD CHILI $19 One Quart with Jalapeno Corn Muffins (serves 4) SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP & CHIPS $22 Pita Chips and One Quart of Dip (serves 4) CHIPS & SALSA $13 Tortilla Chips and One Quart of Salsa (serves 4) GUACAMOLE & CHIPS $22 Tortilla Chips and One Quart of Guacamole (serves 4) HOT CRAB DIP & WONTON CHIPS $22 Wonton Chips and One Quart of Dip (serves 4) ESPINACA DIP & CHIPS $15 Tortilla Chips and One Quart of Dip (serves 4) CHEESE PLATTER $75 Assorted Cheeses and Crackers (serves 8 to 10) FRESH FRUIT PLATTER $55 with Vanilla Yogurt Dip (serves 8 to 10)

TRUFFLE DEVILED EGGS $30 One Dozen (24 Halves)

We’re standing by to take your order: 816.322.1022 Orders must be placed by Saturday, February 2nd at 4p.

Orders must be picked up on Sunday, February 3rd between 11a to 4p.

Please indicate your pick-up time preference when you place your order. If you are ordering PIZZA, please let us know if you prefer COOKED or UNCOOKED.

Thursday, January 17th 6p

Join us for the ultimate hands-on, wine-blending experience!

Under the tutelage of Billy Dim, Certified Sommelier and creator and winemaker of Blendtique Wine Company, you’ll engage in a fun, interactive discussion about wine, pairing, tasting and blending, while performing a series of flavorful experiments to create YOUR perfect wine!

Bring your spouse, BFF or fellow wine lover as we’ll work in pairs. Each duo will use (and take home) a Blendtique’s Signature Blending Kit, which contains ever ything you’ll need to experiment with the kit’s four premium half bottles of wine. One of these kits will be on display in the Clubhouse lobby so be sure to stop by and check it out.

We’ll record our “formulas” so that once you design your perfect wine, you may order a case of it if you’d like.

Blendtique also offers services such as creating your own bottle label … perfect for weddings, receptions and private parties. (If you’ve heard of Blendtique, you may have seen the company on ABC’s Shark Tank!)

Enjoy a glass of your blend with dinner featuring:

Whipped Feta Cheese, Marinated Cucumber and Pita Chips  Red Wine Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisp, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Crema  Filet Mignon and Braised Lamb Ribs with Pomegranate Glaze, Duchess Potatoes and Straw-Cut Rainbow Carrots  Red Wine-Poached Pear with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

$150++ per couple; $75++ per person

Price includes dinner plus Blending Kit (per duo), equipped with four premium half-bottles of California wines, Erlenmeyer flask, measuring pipette and instruction manual. As the Blending Kits must be ordered in advance, reservations are required.

Please call 816.322.1022 to sign up today!

Space is limited.

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We’re shining the spotlight on just a few of the many holiday events and parties held at the Clubhouse this past month!

Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities!

AMY EDSALL Senior Member Events Leader amye@lochlloyd.com

HOME & GARDEN CLUB

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP

LADIES’ LUNCHEON & BOUTIQUE

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SANTA BRUNCH

LIGHTING CEREMONY & HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

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Dust off your rad 80s gear and join the Activities Committee for a New Kids on the Block reception to welcome our NEW Loch Lloyd neighbors!

Friday, January 18th 6p to 7:30p Clubhouse Fireside Grill Hosted by The Loch Lloyd Community Association, the Loch Lloyd Home Owners Association and The Country Club at Loch Lloyd

Member charge/cash bar available RSVP requested by January 14th to 816.322.1022

Calling all book lovers to join us for a lively discussion on our current book selection. Below are the dates for our January and March meetings, held at the Clubhouse at 7p.

Thursday, January 10th “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult Discussion Leader: Rhiannon Dolson Thursday, March 14th “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles Discussion Leader: Ellie Behrmann Book Club Organizer: Anastasia Thompson For information about the Book Club, contact Anastasia at 913.530.4855 or anastasiashaw29@aol.com. Invite your friends and pass along the info. Hope to see you there!

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COVER PHOTO: Senior Member Events Leader, Amy Edsall, captured this beautiful snow-dusted shot of the course for this month’s cover page. If you have a “cover-worthy” photo of the course or Clubhouse that you personally took, please send it to Diana Miller Cooper, Communications & Marketing Leader at dianac@fivestarlifestyles.com.

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HOURS OF OPERATION

THE TEAM AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AT LOCH LLOYD

Below are our regular hours of operation. Please see the calendar on page 11 for changes to our regular hours.

Chief Operating Officer

Matt Bashara

mattb@fivestarlifestyles.com

President

Chris Brems

chrisb@lochlloyd.com

Director of Golf

Sean Hanna

seanh@lochlloyd.com

Head Golf Professional

Jeremy Dear

jeremyd@lochlloyd.com

Clubhouse Front Desk: 9a to 5p

Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Jeff Steen

jeffs@lochlloyd.com

Assistant Superintendent

Justin Painter

justinp@lochlloyd.com

Fitness Center Director

Lance Darling

lanced@lochlloyd.com

Executive Director of Food & Beverage

John Geiger

johng@fivestarlifestyles.com

Senior Sales & Event Planner

Denise Mahon

denisem@fivestarlifestyles.com

Senior Member Events Leader

Amy Edsall

amye@lochlloyd.com

Executive Chef

Eric Barkley

ericb@lochlloyd.com

Sous Chef

Bradley Brown

bradleyb@lochlloyd.com

Food & Beverage Director

Ramiro Noboa

ramiron@lochlloyd.com

Assistant Food & Beverage Director

Jessica Munce

jessicam@lochlloyd.com

Food & Beverage Manager

Sean Terry

seant@lochlloyd.com

Club Administrator

Sarah Deaton

sarahd@lochlloyd.com

Golf Shop Front Desk: 9a to 5p Tee Times begin at 10a in January, weather permitting Fireside Grill and 19th Hole January Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 11a to 8p Friday and Saturday: 11a to 9p Sunday: 11a to 4

Fitness Center Key Fob Entry: 7 days per week from 5a to 10p

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Golf Shop: 816.322.2117 Fireside Grill Reservations: 816.322.1022 19th Hole/Carry-Out: 816.322.1022, ext. 322 Security Front Gate: 816.322.1201 THE COUNTRY CLUB at LOCH LLOYD 16750 Country Club Drive Village of Loch Lloyd, MO 64012 816.322.1022 www.lochlloyd.com

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A magical evening at Loch Lloyd captured by member and resident, Ed Stevens