Holiday Hours & Reminders
Please note, the regular menu(s) will not be available on the following days:
Brunch with Santa
Sunday, December 4th
Reservations from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
A la carte service will not be available on this day. The Club will also close for the day following this event.
Ladies Holiday Boutique
Thursday, December 8th ● 10:30 am 7:30 pm
A featured menu will be available for lunch and dinner service.
Craft Burger Night
Wednesday, December 21st
Reservations from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
The featured menu on this evening will include a wide variety of craft burgers and other accompaniments.
Mexican Night
Thursday, December 22nd
Reservations from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
A la carte dinner service not available.
Family Holiday Dinner
Wednesday, December 23rd
Reservations from 5:00 8:00 pm
A la carte dinner service will not available.
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24th Club Dining, Golf Shop & Fitness Center Closed
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25th Club Dining, Golf Shop & Fitness Center Closed
Day After Christmas
Monday, December 26th Club Dining, Golf Shop & Fitness Center Closed
New Years Eve Dinner
Saturday, December 31st
Reservations from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
A featured four course menu will be available on this evening.
January Club Shut Down
The Club will close for its annual shut down period from Saturday, January 1st - Thursday, and will reopen for the annual Open Kitchen Event on Friday, January 13th. The Breakfast Buffet will resume on Sunday, January 15th, and lunch service will resume
The Fitness Center will have modified hours during this time. We are in the process of reaching out to other area clubs for reciprocal use during this time. We will keep you updated as we find out more information.
Have Exciting News To Share?
We encourage our members to share with us the interesting and exciting things happening in your lives! Please send your details to Margaret Sliney at . We will do our very best to include your information in our upcoming newsletter. The deadline is always the 20th of the month.
Newsletter Prize
Hidden within the pages of this issue and future issues, we have included a member’s number chosen at random. If you come across this number and it happens to be yours, contact Margaret at margarets@foresthillscc.net to redeem a $100 Gift Certificate good toward your next food and beverage purchase.
2022
In Loving Memory
It is with deep regret that we inform the membership of the passing of one of our members, Walter DeGrendele. Walter passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. Walter was a long time member of Forest Hills. Our condolences to all those he leaves behind.
Club News
It is with deep regret that we inform the membership of the passing of one of our members, Phyllis Cline. Phyllis passed away on November 16th, 2022.
Phyllis and her husband, Jerry, have been members of Forest Hills for 22 years. Our condolences to all those she leaves behind.
Dutch’s Hut Hours of Operation Update
During the months of December, January and February, Dutch’s Hut be closed. In the event of nice weather, we will notify you via the golf shop if Dutch’s Hut will be open.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Huff!
On Saturday, November 12, Ellie Straub, Tripp and Terri’s Daughter, and Derringer Huff got married. They held their reception in our Club’s beautiful ballroom. Congrats to the newlyweds!
Dear Forest Hills Country Club Members,
We hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are looking forward to a busy holiday season and hope to see you at the Club celebrating with your loved ones. The staff has been working hard the last few weeks planning all of our wonderful holiday events. Here is a brief update on the projects that continue around the Club.
Creek Stabilization
I am happy to announce that our creek stabilization project has begun. Our contractors mobilized the week of Thanksgiving and will be working in the creek building three engineered rock riffles from Hole #7 fairway to Hole #14 the month of December. They will then move onto the upstream half of the project building the remaining three engineered rock riffles from Hole #8 green through Hole #5 green starting in January. Once the rock riffles are completed, restoration and additional native plants will be planted along the creek. We will continue to receive large stone material during this process. The current material storage site near Hole #14 will be relocated upstream to create greater efficiencies in hauling materials on the upstream end of the project. This project should have minimal impact on golf play with the exception of loud noise when the stone materials are being delivered and placed. Please be mindful of the large equipment in use during the improvement to the creek. We will continue to provide updates in our weekly project update emails.
Short Game/Better Billy Bunkers
Viridity has completed the Short Game Area and the Better Billy Bunkers. They demobilized the week of Thanksgiving. The greens are growing in nicely on the Short Game Area and the newly renovated North Practice Green. We are looking forward to the opening of both facilities in May of 2023. Feedback on the Better Billy Bunkers from the membership has been extremely positive and they have performed well in the few rainstorms that we have had since their completion.
Bocce Courts
We have made great progress on the construction of the two bocce ball courts. All concrete, landscaping and drainage are complete. We are anticipating the turf install to take place the second week of December. Only minor detail work such as lighting and furniture will be left to complete after the turf installation. As mentioned prior, Assistant General Manager, Ryan Schaben, is currently meeting with other clubs in the area to gain insight on how those clubs handle their bocce leagues and open play. With this information, we will determine the details of our program offerings for leagues and open play and then we will communicate our program before the spring league begins.
Tree Plan
Our contractor has begun removing trees for creek access. They will continue working on the additional trees beyond the creek that have been tagged with an orange ribbon around the trunk in the coming weeks. We anticipate them to work every Monday to get as many trees removed as possible when the golf course is closed. They will continue working during the week on a weather dependent basis. We anticipate them to work furthest away from street access on dry days first (Holes #15, #16, #17). On wet days when access becomes challenging, trees close to hard surfaces will be the focus. As a reminder, these trees have been analyzed by a subcommittee of the Grounds Committee. The subcommittee evaluated all trees and developed a list of trees that are sick, dying, dead or hindering the ability to grow good turf. Any tree that fell into one of those categories made it on the list and was ribboned. Many of the sick and dying trees are Ash trees, which show signs of infestation by Emerald Ash Borers, an invasive pest. The Grounds Committee evaluated the ribbon trees and recommended removing them. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve the Club. We appreciate all your support, and we look forward to seeing you and your family around the Club this holiday season.
Manager’s Report by
emmag@foresthillscc.net
Emma Gore
Rock Riffle 4
Bocce Court Update
Membership News by Ali Kaplan allik@foresthillscc.net
There is over $8,000 of credit outstanding that will expire this month! If you are not sure if you have credit, call the Golf Shop staff. The holidays are approaching fast and with this “free” money, the Golf Shop is full of several great items to choose from. Winter apparel pieces, STL Cardinals apparel/accessories, and last minute stocking stuffers are a few offerings that can make your shopping easier. With credit going to a $0 balance on January 1, 2023, and the convenience of coming to the Club instead of fighting traffic, make your gift buying stress free by visiting the golf shop.
Did you know that scheduling lessons with Teaching Professional Ryan Martin is now online and easier than ever? Simply log on to ForeTees and click the lesson tab to schedule or the “Book a Lesson” on the app. Take advantage of the indoor, heated teaching bay and make a commitment to improve this winter.
We understand that everyone is not on social media, but those that are, make it a point to follow Forest Hills Country Club on Instagram and Facebook. Communications Director, Margaret, does a great job putting out quick, fun, informative tidbits. She even got the Golf Shop involved with our “Don’t Be That Guy” series. If you need some clever entertainment, check out those videos. Happy Holidays to everyone and thank you for helping make 2022 a great year!
Message
jimmyb@foresthillscc.net
from the Pro by Jimmy Bals, PGA
stockmerchandise! The perfect opportunity to use your Golf Shop credit, Complimentary gift wrapping, wine and beer will be available!
Shutdown
Protocol As the annual January shutdown approaches, please be reminded of our policy regarding play
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Tips from the Tee by Ryan Martin
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Although the weather has changed and winter is here, your golf game can still be improving. Here at Forest Hills, we are fortunate to have a heated teaching room with state of the art technology from Trackman Golf. This allows golfers to receive relevant data from their golf swing and pinpoint areas where they can make significant improvements. One lesson can be very beneficial to a golfer, however, meeting regularly with me can produce more significant results. To help encourage this, I am offering Holiday Lesson packages as an option to our members.
Discounted packages:
Adult Holiday Lesson Package of 5 = $515
Junior Holiday Lesson Package of 5 = $400
Starting this month, you can check my availability and book lessons through Foretees. Simply click on the lessons tab at the choose the correct date, and finally pick what time you prefer. For any questions, or to purchase a holiday lesson package, con at: ryanm@foresthillscc.net or text (314) 322 7155
Hole-In-One News
Congratulations To Last Month
’s Hole-
in-One:
Judy Belew
• Wednesday, November 3rd
• Hole #12
• 115 yards
• 9 wood
• Witnesses: Brenda Pohl and Daisy Schrader
Interested in joining the Hole In One Club?
If you would like to sign up for the Hole in One Club, please email Monica at monicak@foresthillscc.net. As a member of the Hole in One Club, you are billed $5 anytime a member of the Club makes a hole in one on the Championship Course. The total amount collected from those who participate is what the player is rewarded with when they hit a hole in one.
Bag Storage Reminder
As the offseason and January shutdown approach, remember to grab your clubs from the bag storage room if you need them for travel or other personal reasons.
As always, a member of the Golf Shop is available from 9:00 am 5:00 pm Tuesday Sunday to grab your clubs as needed throughout the month of December. Staffed hours during January shutdown may be affected, so additional notice may be necessary for bag retrieval.
Upcoming Events Wine Dinner: Bordeaux Night Thursday, December 29th 6:00 pm Reception Wine 6:30 pm Dinner Thursday Nights Kids Eat Free Thursday, December 8th, 15th and 29th Reservations from 5:00 pm For three Thursday nights in December, kids 12 and under eat free off the kid the Family Grill! Make a reservation on ForeTees or by calling the Club: (636) 227 Must be seated in the Family Grill *One item per child Passed: Gruet Blanc de Noir 1st Course: Chateau Potensac 2016 2nd Course: Chateau Mazeyres 2016 3rd Course: Chateau Gloria 2019 4th Course: Chateau Roumieu Lacoste Sauternes 2019 Craft Burger Night Wednesday, December 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Menu Coming Soon! Make a reservation on ForeTees or by calling the Club: (636) 227 5030 Mexican Night
December 22nd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Menu Coming Soon! Make a reservation on ForeTees or by calling the Club: (636) 227 5030
Thursday,
Thursday, December 8th ● 10:30 am 7:30 pm This ALL DAY SHOPPING Boutique will feature dozens of local vendors with the latest in accessories, fashion, home décor and gift ideas. Friday, December 23rd Reservations from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 408 Admission is complimentary for members & guests. Complimentary bags will be provided for all shoppers. Shopping begins at 10:30 am and is available until 7:30 pm. If planning to stay for lunch or dinner, make a reservation on ForeTees under the ‘Club Event Registration’ tab. 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Chef Selected Menu Reservations Recommended 5:00 pm 9:00 pm Chef Selected Menu Reservations Recommended On the Buffet Seafood Display Burrata and Heirloom Tomatoes Charcuterie Board Baked Oysters Mussels Pomodoro Array of Salad Assorted Dinner Rolls Crispy Brussels Sprouts Bundles Available Beginning Monday, November 8th From the Grounds Maintenance Building **Please Note, Cords and Half Cords Will Not Be Available this Year** Forest Hills will provide bundled wood like you would find outside of convenience stores. The Club will provide double the amount you might find elsewhere, which is 12 pieces, for $10.00 plus tax. Bundles will be available by the front door of the Grounds Maintenance facility. Please sign the clipboard indicating your name, member number and quantity purchased so that the Club can bill your account. Family Style Dinner Items Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon with Cranberry Glaze Whole Stuffed Smoked Chicken Mini Cheddar Biscuits Roasted Filet of Beef Tobacco Onions | Matchstick Potatoes Horseradish Cream Make a reservation on ForeTees or by calling the Club: (636) 227 5030 Adults: $44 • Kids 6-11: $20 • Kids 2 - 5: $5 Dessert Buffet Mini Pot Au Creme Mini Crème Brulee Assorted Cheesecake Timbale Assorted House Made Truffles Assorted Mini Holiday Cookies
• Corn Bread Stuffing $23 / pan (feeds 8 10) • Grilled Asparagus $13 / lb • Twice Baked Potatoes $5 each • White Cheddar Potato Bake $30 / pan (feeds 8 10) • Roasted Vegetables $18 / pan (feeds 8 10) • Green Bean Casserole $16 / pan (feeds 8 10) • Sweet Potato Casserole $24 / pan (feeds 8 10) GREAT FOR GIFTS ~ Each individually vacuum packed ~ Filets • 8oz $32 Strip Loin • 16 oz $42 Ribeye • 16 oz $35 Top Sirloin • 12 oz $23 All orders must be received by Friday, December 16th. Pick up times will be between 11:00 am & 5:00 pm on Friday, December 23rd. To place your order, Contact Margaret Sliney: (636) 534 0371 or margarets@foresthillscc.net 72 Hour Cancellation Policy Applies • Minnesota Wild Rice $24 / qt • Butternut Squash $24 / qt • Lobster Bisque $40 qt [Serves 8-10 People] • Caesar Salad $24 / pan • Fairway Salad $30 / pan • Italian Garden Salad $37/ pan • Prime Rib Roast $35 / lb. (6 lb. minimum) Includes Jus and Horseradish • Beef Tenderloin $40 / lb. (4 5 lb. average) Includes Jus and Horseradish • Roast Tom Turkey $115 each (18 20 lb. average) Includes Gravy and Cranberries • Honey Glazed Ham $115 each (18 lb. average) Grain Mustard • Roast Sirloin Strip $28 / lb. (5 lb. minimum) Includes Jus and Horseradish • Garlic Shrimp $35 / lb. (12 shrimp per lb.) • Cedar Plank Salmon $19 each (5 oz serving) • Yule Log $38 each • Peppermint Cheesecake $25 each • Christmas Cookies $27 / dozen • Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte $27 each • Spice Cake $23 each
Pan Seared Seabass Saffron Risotto | Wilted Bloomsdale Spinach Glazed Carrot Medley | Lobster Cream Sauce Prime Tenderloin of Beef Foie Gras Butter | Daupholises Potato | Roasted Beets | Winter Squashes | Steamed Asparagus | Cabernet Wine Jus Sauteed Scallops Truffled Celery Root Puree | Potato Corn Asparagus Hash Bouillabaisse Reduction | Spinach | Herb Tuile Grilled Beef “Tomahawk” Ribeye Hotel Maître d Butter | Boursin Mashed Potatoes Steamed Asparagus | Sauteed Haricot Verts | Tri Colored Carrots White Truffle Ricotta Cheese Rivoli Sauteed Chanterelle Morel & Lobster Mushrooms | Rainbow Swiss Chard | Reggiano Cream Sauce Sign up on ForeTees or call the Club: (636) 227 5030 The a la carte menu will not be available Adults: $90+ Includes: Four Course Dinner, Champagne Toast, & Entertainment; Gratuity Additional Kids: $22+ ENTRÉE Select One Molten Dark Chocolate Cake Vanilla Crème Brulee Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream DESSERT ARRAY Lacquered Pork Belly Porchetta Squash Silk | Pomegranate Syrup | Champagne Cabbage | Sauce Vert Lobster and Truffle Mac & Cheese Butter Poached Maine Lobster | Tillamook Cheddar Cheese Brown Butter Gnocchi Crispy Brussels Sprouts | Carrot Medley | Red and Gold Beets | Fennel APPETIZER Select One SOUP OR SALAD Select One Saturday, December 31st Reservations Available From the Following Times: 6:00 pm ● 6:30 pm ● 7:00 pm ● 7:30 pm ● 8:00 pm ● 8:30 pm Live Music by Luke Queen Band in Dutch’s Lounge 9:30 pm 12:30 am Select One for 2nd & 3rd Courses Toasted Ravioli Choice of Fruit Cup or Garden Salad Choice of Chicken Parmesan, 4 Ounce Filet or Chicken Strips Hot Fudge Sundae
Lettuce Salad Blood Orange and Grapefruit Supremes | Sliced Avocado | Citrus Vinaigrette
Wine Poached Pear Salad Kiln Dried Cherries | Crisp Goat Cheese | Frisse | Endive Champagne Vinaigrette
Bisque Sherry Cream | Lobster Sauteed in Cognac | Chervil
Butter
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Lobster
We will be doing a fun game and gift exchange. Please bring a wrapped bottle of wine $30 in value to exchange. Chef will be creating a delicious dinner for us!
We will also be participating in a charity donation. Please email Joyce Kelly (jmkshop@charter.net) for details if you plan to come but are not on the book club email distribution list.
In January, we will be meeting Wednesday, January 18th at 6:00 pm to discuss Verity
Next Meeting: Wednesday, December 14th ● 10:30 am
Welcome to the holidays! The Morning Book Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month and follows the discussion with lunch. The following is our schedule for the next meetings:
Wednesday, December 14 Winter Street by Elin Hildebrand
January--No Meeting
Wednesday, February 8--The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Wednesday, March 8--The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore
Please join us for our Holiday Book Club party on Thursday, December 15th at 6:00 pm.
, by Colleen Hoover.
Morning Book Club by Bettina Esser bettinaesser@earthlink.net
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 15th at 6:00 pm
Chef’s Open Kitchen Two Evenings Available for Reservations: FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH & SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH 2023 Reservations are Required & Available from the Following Times: 5:30 pm • 6:00 pm • 7:00 pm • 7:30 pm • 8:00 pm Adults: $65 + (plus gratuity) Ages 6 11: $23+ Ages 2 5: $7+ Sign up on ForeTees!
Evening Book Club by Tracey Bierman traceylovestravel@gmail.com
Matt Ott and his daughter, Eden, attend the Father Daughter Ball!
Jeff Thornhill and his daughter, Anna, attend the Father Daughter Ball!
Sean Muncy and his daughter, Callister, attend the Father Daughter Ball!
John James and his daughter, Abigail, attend the Father Daughter Ball!
Photos from Around the Club
Emily Parr, McKay Gibson, and Abigail James pose with balloons at the Father Daughter Ball!
Forest Hills Country Club
36 Forest Club Drive
Chesterfield, MO 63005
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Club Contacts
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We would love to hear your ideas, suggestions, feedback, or positive comments in regards to any and all things related to our Club.
To submit, email hospitality@foresthillscc.net
Emma Gore General Manager/COO 636.207.3515 ● emmag@foresthillscc.net
Anthony Laub Executive Chef 636.207.3518 ● anthonyl@foresthillscc.net
Scott Reynolds, GCS Grounds Superintendent 636.227.5044 ● scotts@foresthillscc.net
Julie Kennedy Controller 636.207.3513 ● juliek@foresthillscc.net
Abby Le Director of Human Resources 636.230.2507 ● abbyl@foresthillscc.net
Ryan Schaben Assistant General Manager 636.207.3512 ● ryans@foresthillscc.net
Jimmy Bals, PGA
Director of Golf 636.227.1528 ● jimmyb@foresthillscc.net
JT Tierney, PGA Head Golf Professional 636.227.1528 ● jtt@foresthillscc.net
Ali Kaplan
Director of Membership and Marketing 636.207.3545 ● alik@foresthillscc.net
Clubhouse (636) 227 5030 Office Fax (636) 227 2540 Golf Shop (636) 227 1528 www.foresthillscc.net
Margaret Sliney
Marketing and Communications Coordinator 636.227.0371 ● margarets@foresthillscc.net
Chris Ballard
Food and Beverage Director 636.207.3532 ● chrisb@foresthillscc.net
Adam Goad
Assistant Food and Beverage Director 636.207.3532 ● adamg@foresthillscc.net
Matt Knopf
Bar Manager 636.207.3527 ● mattk@foresthillscc.net
Monica Knudtson Office Manager 636.207.3514 ● monicak@foresthillscc.net
Alex Dorton Director of Events 636.207.3528 ● alexd@foresthillscc.net
Jon Cameron Events Manager 636.207.3535 ● jonc@foresthillscc.net
Kyle O’Leary
Director of Racquet Sports 314.369.1153 ● kyleo@foresthillscc.net
Peter J. Arman Board Chair Lawrence R. Giglio Membership Chair Matthew J. Ott Grounds Chair David A. Linenbroker Secretary Zachary G. Smith Treasurer/ Finance Chair Lawrence A. Thayer Governance Chair Mark F. Forst Tennis/ Swim Chair Laurie A. Lambert Hopkins Director Charles H. Nance Vice Board Chair Long Range Planning Chair Edward A. Dorch Golf Chair Michael A. Flavin Director Stephen A. Sigman House Chair