Cabana Service
Open One Hour After the First Tee Time Until 7:00 pm Tennis Facility 8:00 am 7:00 pm
Adult Pool Hours Extended 9/7 - 9/11
Please note that the following Monday, September 5th, the Café will close for the remainder of the year. Dutch’s Hut will remain open throughout the fall for utilization.
Aquatic Center 10:00 am 8:00 pm Golf Shop 6:30 am 6:00 pm Practice Range 6:30 am 6:00 pm Café 10:00 am 8:00 pm Fitness Center 5:00 am 8:00 pm Dutch’s Hut
Ryan graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia (MIZ ZOU) in December 2014 with a degree in Sport Management. He so enjoyed his internship at the Gateway Grizzlies and his jobs as Suites Supervisor for the Cardinals and Blues games. Ryan also worked as a Purchasing Agent for Boeing and in several sales positions. He was a lifelong St. Louis sports fan and he lived and breathed Cardinals baseball. He enjoyed racquetball, frolf, golf, and pickleball. He had the best laugh and was a great mentor and friend to those who struggled alongside him with the disease of alcoholism. He will be greatly missed.
The Adult Pool will remain open after Labor Day from Wednesday, September 7th through Sunday, September 11th from 10:00 am 5:00 pm. Those wishing to utilize the Adult Pool (ages 18+) will need to enter from the back gate located next to the Practice Range. Towels will be available.
A bartender will be scheduled at the Cabana for the remainder of the pool season for food and drink service. In case there is no bartender, please call the Club at (636) 227 5030 to order food and drink service. The a la carte menus are available from 11:00 am 3:00 pm on Tuesdays , 11:00 am 9:00 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and 11:00 am 10:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays.
Club News & Reminders
In Loving Memory
Café Closed after Labor Day
Club Hours for Labor Day (Monday, September 5th)
A la Carte Service Closed Saturday, September 10th
All Club facilities will then be closed on Tuesday, September 6th. Forest Hills Country Club would like to extend its deepest condolences to the Bierman family, who lost their oldest son, Ryan Bierman, on August 24th at the age of 30. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Tracey, and his siblings, Rachel and Parker.
A la carte lunch and dinner service will be closed on Saturday, September 10th for the Men’s Member Guest Tournament.
In observation of Labor Day weekend, all Club facilities will be open on Monday, September 5th. A la carte service will not be available on this day, however, The Café will be open from 10:00 am 8:00 pm and there will be a lunch buffet from 11:30 am 1:00 pm and a dinner buffet from 5:00 pm 6:30 pm. The buffets will be available on the lower patio. The Club will operate under the following hours of operation.
With all the activity we have on our golf courses during the summer months, we have noticed that members, and/or their dependents, have been forgetting to sign in their guests at the Golf Shop to ensure the appropriate guest fees are charged. The Board of Directors would like to remind members and their dependents that this is required. Members that are forgetting to sign in guests will receive a warning letter from the Board, stating that future infractions will result in further disciplinary action and possible suspension. Thank you for your support of the Club, we look forward to seeing you and your family celebrate Labor Day weekend with us. See you around the Club soon. 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.
Dear Forest Hills Members, We hope that you enjoyed the summer season at the Club and you are starting to settle back into your fall schedules. We are looking forward to an exciting fall with lots of fun activities for you and your families including: S’moretember and the Haunted Autumn Extravaganza! I want to share a brief update on the projects that have been happening around the Club.
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Viridity is also our contractor for the Better Billy Bunker Project. They will move onto this project in mid September. We will be completing the bunkers that are the hardest to maintain and the ones that wash out most frequently, first. There will be 27 total bunkers switched to the Better Billy Bunker system this fall. Please be on the lookout for an email being sent out in the first week of September explaining what to expect during this construction process.
Manager’s Report by Emma Gore emmag@foresthillscc.net
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Short Game Area
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 margarets@firesthillscc.net. We will do our very best to include your information in our upcoming newsletter. The deadline is always the 20th of the month.
Viridity, our Short Game Area Contractor, is nearing completion of this project. We plan to seed the greens the first week of September which will allow for two grass growing seasons, one in the fall and one in early spring. As of now, we plan for play in May of 2023. The Short Game Area construction is planned to be completed the second week of September.
Creek Stabilization
We plan to begin construction of the Bocce Ball Courts mid September to be open for play next spring. There will be two courts constructed in the grassy area between the family and adult pools. We will be adding safety measures to ensure that these courts can be used outside of the pool season for bocce ball league play. We will continue to update you in the coming weeks and months on details surrounding leagues and open play details.
Bocce Courts
Our creek stabilization project continues to move forward. Our consultant has finalized the concept plans and drawings for the locations of the engineered rock riffles. There will be six engineered rock riffle structures that measure between 130 feet to 166 feet long placed throughout the mile long stretch of creek. Each of these structures will have vegetation incorporated within and consist of an upslope glide, a flat crest that is tied into the creek bank, a downslope channel, and a pool. These structures will slow the flow of water, in turn stabilizing the creek and controlling erosion. We have submitted the plans to the USACE for permitting and plan to receive bids from our approved contractors this month. We will continue to provide further updates in the coming weeks and months as we prepare the Championship Course for this project. There will be some tree removal taking place for access to the creek and preparations made to the cart paths to protect as much path as possible from the use of heavy equipment. Our current concept is to begin construction on the creeks in late fall or early winter of this year.
This September, the Club is breaking ground on our 2 new Bocce Ball Courts! It has been a fun planning process to be a part of, so it’s exciting to finally be a few weeks away from construction. The Family Pool will close for the season on Tuesday, September 6th, with the Adult Pool remaining open an additional week, and then closing on Monday, September 12th. The tentative start date for this project is September 15th, with construction to take place through the end of fall. The staff and I are ironing out the operational details such as leagues, rules, hours, etc., but the tentative plan is for the courts to open with our first season of league play this spring. Please plan on joining us for our inaugural 1st season!
Donation to the Fore Honor Foundation Forest Hills Country Club donated about 7,000 square feet of zoysia grass to the Fore Honor Foundation in August! This foundation was founded by Andrea Politte, the mother of a three time combat/war wounded United States Marine Corps veteran who suffers from extreme post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, and other injuries. She wanted to create a special place for military, veterans, first responders, and their families, especially those diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. Our donation helped them with their themed golf course which dedicates tee boxes and greens to honor each branch of service. The course is a place where they can receive eco therapy and reduce the negative effects of PTSD and TBI. If you are interested in learning more about this foundation or making a donation, check out their website (https://forehonor.com/foundation/). by Ryan Schaben ryans@foresthillscc.net
Executive Sous Chef, Chris Savage has been with the Club for over 7 years, even moving into the Interim Executive Chef role after Chef Craig’s departure. When we asked Chris to step into this role in May, he let us know that later this year he would be stepping away from the Club to spend more time with his wife, who had recently accepted a new position as a traveling nurse. Chris will be leaving the Club in October, and we wish him well and safe travels. Our new Executive Chef, Tony Laub, has wasted no time building up his team and I am excited that we have already hired our new Executive Sous Chef, James Woods. James grew up in University City and attended the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduating, James moved to Alaska where he spent as much time as he could traveling. This experience helped grow his culinary knowledge that he’s now hoping will show up in the hearts and mouths of our Members! James most recently was an Executive Chef for private planes and was also a Chef at Casa Don Alfonso in Clayton. James currently resides in Maplewood with his wife, three children and their Basset Hound, Winifred. A fun fact about James is he is the grandson of local political legend, Lt. Gov. Harriett Woods, whom his 10 year old daughter is named after.
Bocce Ball Update
Kitchen/Dining Update
Club News
Fore Honor Foundation
It is hard to define where friends become family at FHCC! We wanted to say thank you for hosting your summer memories and life changes with us. Here are a few of the highlights. Additionally, the holidays are just around the corner! Reach out to me for availability and to plan your next event. Speaking of holidays, our holiday boutique is coming up soon! We know we have some talented ladies at the Club!! If anyone in our membership is interested in showcasing their business in our Ladies’ Holiday Boutique on Thursday, December 8th, contact me at alexd@foresthillscc.net or at (636) 207 3528. Enjoy the remainder of the summer and we look forward to celebrating the holidays with you and your families. Events Recap by Alex Dorton alexd@foresthillscc.net Mrs. Fitzgerald’s Birthday Derby Day with Mrs. Frechmann Derby Day with the Anthony’s The finest gals celebrating Mrs. Fitzgerald The Newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ganz
Men’s Senior Golf Association by Jim Harf jharf@maryville.edu
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Thursday, October 6th 11:00 am Lunch & Putting Contest • 1:00 pm Shotgun
Mens Guest
Some of the best weather we see all year is ahead us, so make sure you take advantage of September and get out on the golf course. Not only is the weather great, but the golf course condition in September is typically at its finest. When you are at the Golf Shop, don’t forget to check how much credit you have on the books. There is nearly $20,000 of credit outstanding that expires at year end. We have received several new shipments of apparel from Peter Millar, Holderness & Bourne, and Johnnie O. New FHCC belts, golf bags, and hats have arrived as well. While selection is high, there is no better time to use some of that credit. You earned it, so we want to make sure you use it before it expires.
Message from the Pro by Jimmy Bals, PGA jimmyb@foresthillscc.net
II 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.
Don’t forget about our Couples “Glow Golf” scramble on Saturday, September 17th. This is a great, fun event you don’t want to miss. Dinner, drinks, and the golf course lit up in the dark while using glow golf balls, makes for an entertaining evening. Dinner is at 6:45 pm and golf starts at 8:15 pm Come enjoy golf like you have never experienced. Sign up on ForeTees. Please continue to fill divots using the sand provided on the golf cart, especially on the par three tee boxes. More members than ever are using the sand, but the more that is done, the better the golf course becomes. Thank you to all players for taking ownership in keeping Forest Hills Country Club a great place to enjoy the game of golf. Senior men have had three events since the last newsletter. In the 3 man Shamble on July 20th, the team of Jack Meyer, Pat Hopkins and Stan Grossman won with a score of net 58. The team of Tim Rearden, Bill Bennett and Mark Hawley finished second, while the team of Jeff Pohl, Dale Hoette and Ed Mayuga took third place. In the Regular Play event on July 27th, Doc. Schneider took first place with a score of net 70. Ron Miles and Tom Dean finished second and third respectively. On August 3rd, the ever popular 3 club event was won by Tim Rohlman with a net 74, followed by Tony Piazza in second place and Jim McLaren in the third spot.
This is a miniature, Member Guest tournament. Lunch and post tournament cocktails and hors d'oervres will be included. Format is a 2 Net Best Ball of 4 "Plus". Plus means that if your group makes 4 birdies on one hole, you will count all birdies. Scoring is relation to par. One member may bring up to 3 guests. Sign up online or in the Golf Shop. $85 entry fee per player Price includes golf, lunch, post tournament cocktails and hors d’oeuvres fee additional Day
Do you feel like you’re giving up distance with your swing? If so, you may not be using your body effectively to produce your maximum club head speed. For an efficient, powerful swing, your body must pivot properly to allow a balanced weight shift. Picture someone throwing a ball with speed and power. You need to turn backwards and put weight on your trail foot, then shift your weight into your front foot before your arm swings through and releases the ball. Golfers need to coil their body up in a similar fashion, then unwind properly into a balanced finish. Always start with a proper body turn (shoulders, hips, and knees) to load weight into your back heel. Starting the downswing is a combination of your weight re centering and your arms moving downwards. Next, your hips need to rotate towards the target as your arms bring the club through impact. This should result in not only more club head speed, but also a balanced finish position.
Tips from the Tee by Ryan Martin ryanm@foresthillscc.net
Hole in One News Gary Black • Sunday, August 14th • Hole #16 • 148 yards with a 9 iron • Witnesses: Charles Nance, Steve Prozorowski, and Fred Brown Bob O’Connell • Friday, August 19th • Hole #12 • 179 yards with a 4 hybrid • Witnesses: Steve Barnard and John Luby
Save the Date Senior Fall 3 Man Shamble Wednesday, October 12th 8:30 am Shotgun Save the Date Mens Golf Fall Closer Sunday, October 9th 8:30 am Shotgun Jack Meyer • Saturday, August 20th • Hole #6 • 175 yards with a 5 wood • Witnesses: Bob O’Connell and Steve Barnard Sandy Schwartz • Thursday, August 25th • Hole #12 • 103 yards with a pitching wedge • Witnesses: Leatta Phillips, Pamela Atteberry, Chris Watson
Upcoming
Events
Seafood Boil Save the Date OctoberSaturday,1st HauntedExtravaganzaAutumn AdultCostumeHalloweenParty Friday, October 14th 6:00 - 10:00 pm A family favorite event featuring Haunted House ▪ Hayrides Entertainment by DJ Utopia Make-Your-Own S’mores Station Pumpkin Decorating & More! Reservations: Sign up on ForeTees or call the Club (636) 227 5030 Adults: $40 • Ages 6 11: $20 • 5 & Under: $10 Friday, October 21st 7:00 - 11:00 pm A Pricing Adults: $35 Additional Information Forthcoming Sign up on ForeTees!
Racquets News
Golf Update Congratulations to the following players for qualifying and playing in the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association Championship, held at Old Warson on August 5th 7th Tyler Linenbroker (finished T3) (shown below) Connor Hopwood Jack Cronin Max Kreikemeier (finished T18) David Kirkman Nick George Joe ZachRyanTerschluseHopwoodWalsh(finished T13) Tyler Linenbroker shot an impressive 65 on day 1, tying the record for lowest first round score in the championship’s history. Junior Tennis Appreciation Day Mixed Doubles Club Championships Men's Doubles Championship: ● Justin Akin and Joel Brassie took 1st ● Marty Lastrina and McDara O’Brien were finalists Congrats to our PGA Jr. League All-Star Team! Congratulations to Henry Gorin, Jack Parr, and Blake Muller who competed on our PGA Jr. League All Star Team at Oakbrook Golf Club in August. They qualified for regionals which will be held in Oklahoma this month!
Seafood Boil Saturday, October 1st arrival time: 4:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm Live Music: 6:00- 9:00 pm An Adults only event featuring a traditional seafood boil, Oktoberfest beer, and live music with fellow members • Please indicate who you would like to sit with upon making a reservation as seating will be assigned in advance. Table size will be capped at 10 people per table. • Attire is Club Casual denim permitted • Cocktails will be by signature aside from the included draft beer • This event will be held outside on the lower patio, rain or shine • 48 hour cancelation policy applies Upcoming Dining Events Wine Dinner Featuring Paul Hobbs Winery Thursday, October 27th 6:00 pm Reception Wine 6:30 pm Dinner Menu and wine details forthcoming
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 14th ● 10:30 am
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 21st ● 6:00 pm
The Morning Book Group has enjoyed the variety of their summer reading from biographies to mysteries. Their picks for the next few months are also quite varied. (This list reflects changes made since the last meeting.)
Wednesday, September 14th The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov; Wednesday, October 12th My Cousin Rachel by Daphne DuMaurier; and Wednesday, November 9th Verity by Colleen Hoover. We meet the second Wednesday of every month except January at 10:30 am, followed by lunch. Everyone is welcome Come, read along with us!
Golf Course News by Scott Reynolds, CSG scottr@foresthillscc.net
Evening Book Club by Tracey Bierman traceylovestravel@gmail.com
I would like to introduce our new 1st Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Carter DeMay. We are looking forward to him joining our team beginning Monday, September 5th. Please introduce yourself to Carter when you see him. Carter DeMay has been a native of the St. Louis area since 1998. After going to high school in the Francis Howell School District, he went to college at Central Methodist University on a baseball scholarship and left with a Bachelor of Science of Education Studies. He got his start in golf course maintenance in 2009 working summers at Mid Rivers Golf Course and Old Hickory Golf Club. After finishing his education in 2015, Carter was promoted to 1st Assistant Superintendent at Old Hickory Golf Club where he also spent two years as the Golf Course Superintendent. In August of 2018, he moved on to be the Golf Course Superintendent at The Country Club of St. Albans. Carter was responsible for the Tavern Creek Course where he increased the course state ranking from #10 to #8. Outside of the golf course, Carter is involved with the GCSAA at the local and national level by maintaining a spot on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Valley Chapter. Carter also enjoys spending time with his wife, Jodi, and their 2 year old son, James. Carter is very excited for the opportunity to join the Forest Hills team and is looking forward to putting his talents to work and showcasing Forest Hills as one of the top country clubs in the St. Louis area.
Come and join us for Evening Book Club! We have a glass of wine, a little food, and a great book discussion. It's a fun way to meet people! We will be meeting on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:00 pm to discuss, Sparring Partners by John OurGrisham.lastbook of the year will be on Wednesday, October 19th. We will be discussing The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. Morning Book Club by Bettina Esser bettinaesser@earthlink.net
Thursday, September 1st: Prize Day Thursday,
Fall is here! Happy fall days ahead. August was a busy month for the 18 Hole Ladies. We completed the Meadowbrook Challenge with a twist. The first day was rained out and the second day was a 4 person competition. Teams consisted of two Meadowbrook members and two Forest Hills members. Members reported loving the 4 person team competition. Congrats to winning team members, Joyce Jackson and Cathy Moffit from FHCC , and Jackie Beckman and Susan Wolf from Meadowbrook! Second place was awarded to Kathy Wenstrup and Sally Sprowls from FHCC, and Dana Lathrop and Vickie Ressler from Meadowbrook.
September is starting to wind down the year. We have the Medal Play Tournament from September 13th 15th. This is always a fun event for our members to enter. Be sure to sign up on ForeTees. Hope to see you out there! Don’t forget to sign up for the 18 Hole Couples Event on Saturday, September 18th, 2022. Thanks to Kathy Dorch and Ellie Yuska for planning this fun end of the year couples event. Our final interclub will be at Bogey Hills on September 22nd. Don’t forget to sign up in September for the First Annual Solheim Cup Event is scheduled for October 4th and 11th. It’s sure to be a fun event. See you on the course! September
22nd: Member Guest Thursday, October 13th: Closer & Awards Luncheon Mark Your Calendars 9 Hole Member Guest Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Format 4 Person Scramble Pink Attire Requested Schedule Putting Contest 8:30 am Grab and Go Lunch9:30BreakfastamStarttofollowplay 9 Hole Ladies Member Guest Thursday, September 22nd 18 Hole Ladies Golf News by Christy Ehrenreich christyehren@gmail.com 18 Hole Ladies Couples Event The Slice is Right Saturday, September 18th 2:00 pm Shotgun Followed by Dinner Sign up on ForeTees! 18 Hole Ladies Solheim Cup USA vs. Europe Tuesday, October 4th Tuesday, October 11th Sign up on ForeTees! 9 Hole Ladies Golf News by Angie Walsh and Kathy Muschick
Membership Update by Ali Kaplan alik@foresthillscc.net
Wed., June 7 6:00 pm St. Albans Away Wed., June 14 6:00 pm Legends Away Wed., June 21 6:00 pm Racquet Club Away Wed., June 28 6:00 pm Forest Lake Away Sat., July 8 TBD Conf. Swimming Chaminade 2023 Swim Team Banquet: Wednesday, July 12th • 6:00 pm Country Club Swim League Tues., June 6 6:00 pm Westborough Away Thurs., June 8 6:00 pm Norwood Home Tues., June 13 6:00 pm Bellerive Home Thurs., June 15 6:00 pm Algonquin Away Tues., June 20 6:00 pm Glen Echo Home Thurs., June 22 6:00 pm Greenbriar Away Tues., June 27 6:00 pm Old Warson Home Thurs., June 29 6:00 pm St. Louis Away Wed., July 5 6:00 pm Sunset Home Fri., July 7 TBD Conf. Diving Old Warson Sun., July 9 TBD Conf. Swimming Chaminade West County Swim League Date Time Opponent Place Presented by the Forest Hills Charitable Foundation: Martin Sexton Save the Date: Tuesday, October 24th Wednesday, October 25th Cocktail Hour 7:00 8:00 pm Performance Starts at 8:00 pm $40 All Proceeds Benefiting Angels’ Arms How to sign up: https://breakroomconcerts.com/martin-sexton-angels-arms/ Use this link to learn more about Angels’ Arms and Martin Sexton, and to purchase tickets 2023 FHCC Swim Meet Schedule Concert Series
Jeff, Ryan, Tom, and Mike Dean enjoy an afternoon on the Championships!MattCunninghamSloanecourse.andPierceparticipateinJr.TennisAppreciationDayTheGearhartFamilywithMoanaSwansonwontheGatewayAssistantPGAProfessionalNickJonestiedfor6th!MattqualifiedandwillcompeteintheNationalPGAProfessionalChampionshipinFloridathisNovember!TeamUnderdogswintheRyderCup David Kirkman after winning the Forest Hills Open, shooting an impressive 72! FamilyThornhillTheattheLuauTheCrosseFamilywithMoana 3020 Photos From Around The Club
Forest Hills Country Club 36 Forest Club Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005 If the electronic copy of On Course fails to meet your family’s needs and you would like to opt-in to receiving a physical mailing, please notify Margaret Sliney at or margarets@foresthillscc.net. Copies are also available in the Clubhouse lobby. Clubhouse (636) 227 5030 Office Fax (636) 227 2540 Golf Shop (636) 227www.foresthillscc.net1528 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 Jennifer Schoen Controller 636.207.3513 ● jenns@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 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 Club Contacts BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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 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
