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Ugly fun! Our beautiful members brought out their ugly Christmas sweaters for the Golf Shop Ugly Sweater party Please see pages 17-19
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2/General Manager's Letter Members: The holiday season is here. Please make sure you have a reservation for the Gingerbread House Decorating on Sunday so we can reserve a house for you to decorate. Also remember the Member Christmas Party is Thursday December 7th. We’ll also announce the Employee of the year the week of December 11 th. We’re ready for a festive holiday season.
Jerod Becton General Manager
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Catering to you/3
UPCOMING EVENTS
Members:
(page number where you can find more details about event listed after event name)
This is not a private party, but our Thanksgiving spread. Thought it might give you some ideas of what we can do for any upcoming event you would love for us to help host.
Dec. 1: Surf & Turf/page 5 Dec. 3: Gingerbread House Workshop/page 7 Dec. 7: Members’ Christmas Party/page 8 Dec. 8: Happy Hour in the Pub/page 9 Dec. 10: Santa Dinner/pages 10 & 11 Dec. 17: Santa Brunch/page 13
Ida Maldonado, Private Events Director 361.991.2811x109 cateringsales @cccountryclub.com
4/Club Life
Giving thanks to Station 14 The Club provided Thanksgiving dinner to first responders at our nearby Corpus Christi Fire Department Station 14, delivered by Chef Harold
SURF & TURF Fried Chicken
Fried Shrimp, Lemons, Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes Asparagus with Bacon & Onions Chef’s Salad Bar Lemon Verrine
Friday, Dec. 1 6 p.m. $32 per person Please call Grill for reservations.
Dear Members A friendly reminder the following Christmas events require an RSVP. Please RSVP to Alexis Jones at: 361.991.2811x108 or Email: cateringasst@cccountryclub.com or Go to our website, find these events on the calendar & follow the steps
(see following pages for more information on these events)
Gingerbread House Workshop Sunday, Dec. 3 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Three contest winners separated by age ranges 2 and under complimentary
Must RSVP to confirm a house RSVP to Alexis Jones at: 361.991.2811x108 Email: cateringasst@cccountryclub.com Or go to our website, find this event on the calendar & follow the steps
Broccoli Gratin Mashed Potatoes Salad Bar Chicken Tenders Fruit Display Hot Dog Sliders Assorted Cookies, Cup Cakes & Treats Mini Pizzas Hot Chocolate Bar Mac and Cheese Wassail Chicken Cordon Blue
Nutella & Marshmallow Fluff Sandwiches
It’s your favorite time of the year! We’re ready to spread lots of cheer!
THURSDAY, DEC. 7 AT 7 P.M. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME + SPOUSE OR GUEST (TOTAL OF 2) FORMAL ATTIRE IT’S OUR TURN TO SPOIL YOU! JOIN US FOR A NIGHT FILLED WITH FOOD, DRINKS & FUN! PLEASE BRING AN UNOPENED PRESENT FOR TOYS FOR TOTS RSVP NOT REQUIRED CHECK IN AT MAIN & BACK ENTRANCES
JOIN US FOR A
HAPPY HOUR IN THE PUB FRIDAY, DEC. 8 5:30-7:30 P.M. LOCATED IN PUB & PUB PATIO COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZER $2.50 DOMESTIC BEER $3 HOUSE WINE $5 SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
Santa Dinner SUNDAY/ DECEMBER 10TH / 5-8 P.M.
Prices: $46 adults/ages 13 & up, $43 seniors/65+, $18 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under RSVPs: Due Dec. 6 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Dec. 8 You can also RSVP on our website. Find the Dinner on our calendar and follow the steps. Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Dec. 6 or 100% charge if no show at brunch.
SantaDinner Menu Grand Salad Bar Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad + Shrimp Salad + Strawberries & Cream Spinach Salad with Strawberries + Candied Pecans + Blue Cheese & Honey Balsamic Mozzarella Salad with Prosciutto & Pesto International Cheese Display Charcuterie Display Fruit Display Black Bean Soup
Grand Buffet Carved Prime Rib with Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce Baked Sea Bass with Champagne Beurre Blanc Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin Buttermilk Chive Mashed Potatoes Honey Walnut Sweet Potato Hash Broccolini with Pine Nuts & Parmesan Vegetable Medley
Children’s Buffet Hamburger Sliders Pizza Sticks Chicken Tenders Fries Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Sweet Endings Sundae Bar Assorted Pies, Cakes & Mini Desserts
Brunch with ...
Dec. 17 ... 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Salad Bar
Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad + Shrimp Salad + Strawberries & Cream Spinach + Pine Nuts + Manchego + Balsamic Vinaigrette Mesclun + Green Apple + Almonds + Cheddar + Dijon Vinaigrette International Cheese Display Charcuterie Display Childre r a B Fruit Display n’s Buf st a f k a s fet t e Peanut ele Br Tortilla Soup m O r B utter & Marshm -orde n o t e d a llow Sa Ma Baco e y p ndwich s i r M C g i n a s i C u Grand Buffet o a rn Dog Ham & ast S atoes f k s a e r B t C h o e P e e Carved Prime Rib with se S Chicke styl n Tend liders Home ts & Gravy Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce French ers with Biscui Fries Roasted Salmon with Pecan & Scallion Cream Sweet Ending Supreme of Chicken with s Sunda Lemon & Artichokes e Bar Assort e dP Apricot Rice Pilaf & Mini ies, Cakes Desser Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes ts Maple Bacon Haricot Vert Vegetable Medley Prices: $46 adults/ages 13 & up, $43 seniors/65+, $18 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under RSVPs: Due Dec. 14 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Dec. 15 You can also RSVP on our website. Find the Brunch on our calendar and follow steps. Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Dec. 14 or 100% charge if no show at brunch.
14/Lunch Specials/DEC. 5-9
TUE/CAROLINA GOLD PULLED PORK SLIDERS/$12 Roast Pork + Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce + Pickles + Cole Slaw + Brioche Buns
WED/ENCHILADAS VERDES WITH CHICKEN/$13 Salsa Verde + Shredded Chicken + Jack Cheese + Pico De Gallo + Rice & Beans
THU/SHORT RIB GRILLED CHEESE/$16 Braised Short Rib + Caramelized Onions + Cheddar + Sourdough Bread
FRI/FISH & CHIPS/$15 7-oz. Tempura-Battered Cod + Fries + Lemon + House Made Tartar Sauce + Steak Fries
SAT/PORK BELLY TACOS/$13 Sliced Pork Belly + Pico Slaw + Salsa Macha + Pickled Onions
Dinner Specials/DEC. 5-9/PG.15
TUE/ GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN /$22 7-oz. Tenderloin + Green Apple & Peppercorn Demi
WED/BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP/$23 5 Gulf Shrimp + Avocado Puree + Sweet Chili Glaze
THU/GRILLED SALMON/$26 7-oz. Grilled Scottish Salmon + Buttermilk Chive Raita
FRI/PRIME RIB & FRIED SHRIMP/$36 12-oz. Slow-Roasted Ribeye + 3 Jumbo Fried Gulf Shrimp + Au Jus + Horseradish + Choice of Two Sides
SAT/FIGGY PIGGY/$22 Roasted Pork Belly + Slab Bacon & Apple Slaw + Fig Jam
16/Cooking With
Chef Ramos
Raita INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt ½ cucumber, peeled & seeds removed ½ tbsp.mint chiffonade (rolled & thinly sliced) ¼ tbsp. minced chive 1½ tsp. chopped dill 1 tbsp. cumin powder 1 tbsp. coriander powder 1 clove garlic, grated ¼ cup olive oil 1 lemon juiced ½ tbsp. honey 1 shot of Tabasco Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS Grate & then salt the cucumbers. Allow to sit for a few minutes then squeeze out excess moisture. Combine remaining ingredients & season. Then mix to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. Makes 1 pint.
EXECUTIVE CHEF/ HAROLD RAMOS
Golf/17
Winning ‘ugly’ at Golf Shop Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Alan Krockover, left, was the men’s winner and Kristie Robson was the women’s winner of the best ugly Christmas sweater Thursday night. It was Alan’s second win in three years. Each won a CCCC charcuterie board.
18/Golf
Honorable mention: Marshall Wilkerson. Honorable mention: Suzanne Priest.
Honorable mention: David Hamilton.
Honorable mention: Emmett Harris.
Golf/19
Honorable mention: Ric Talavera.
Golf Shop is all decked out with present ideas.
Lululemon winter essentials for ladies/
New arrivals from Peter Millar make great gifts.
22/Golf Tip of the Week
Square up your stance to hit better chip/pitch shots BRENT BLACKBURN/GOLF PRO
Click to see this week's video
See archive of Brent's tips on our website Click here to go to the website page with recent weekly tips organized by Full Swing, Short Game and Miscellaneous.
26/Golf Course UpdatE
SETH SMITH/ GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT The grounds team was able to complete Traqmatz installation at the fairway exit of hole #18 this past week. In the ‘before’ picture you will see that it was a rather large area of cart concentration that will now be able to withstand the heavy traffic.
Tennis/27
Here's how to make online court reservations using our website or app Step 1: Login to the Club's website. You'll come to the member home page. Put your cursor on tennis and the drop-down menu will appear. Click on Tennis Reservations.
Step 3: Fill out the form, click on Make Reservation.
Step 2: Go to the day you want, find the court and time you want, then click on it.
On the app: Open our app, click on Tennis Reservations, find your date, court, fill out the info and click on Make Reservations. You'll get a notification on the app confirming your reservation.
Questions? Issues? Call the Tennis Shop at 361.991.7561.
JUNIOR
TENNIS & PIZZA PLAYDAY
JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS $15 PER JUNIOR PIZZA, COOKIES & JUICE BOXES
6 P.M. FRIDAY | DEC. 1
SIGN UP IN THE TENNIS SHOP TODAY!
Polar Bear
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Boys & Girls Dec. 9-10
Play starts Saturday at 1 p.m Register by Dec. 6 at midnight
$20 each player each event Times available Online Dec. 8
How to sign up: www.stpta.topdoglive.com, create account and register for POLAR BEAR
SINGLES: 10, 12, 14, 16-18 DOUBLES: 14, 16-18 10 years & younger plays with green-dot ball Players limited to one singles & one doubles event.
Two sets with a match tie-breaker decides third set. No-Ad scoring
SUMMER
PICKLEBALL PROGRAMS PICKLEBALL 101 Mondays 7-8 p.m. Intro to Pickleball including rules, drills & matchplay Daily fee/$18 member/$23 guest OPEN PICKLEBALL MATCHPLAY Mondays 6-7 p.m. 1 hour of round robin matchplay Daily Fee $10 MEN'S BEER LEAGUE Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. 6-week social league including 2 beers and one hour of pickleball play Daily fee $15
2023
DECEMBER Monday
Tuesday
“Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1
Saturday 2
Sunday 3
Tennis & PIzza Playday
Gingerbread House Workshop
Surf & Turf
4
4
7
6 9 a.m. WGA Play
12
11
13
Members’ Christmas Party
14
9
8 Happy Hour in the Pub
15
10 Polar Bear Junior Tennis Tournament
Polar Bear Junior Tennis Tournament
16
Santa Dinner
17 Brunch with Santa
9 a.m. WGA Play
18
19
20
21 9 a.m. WGA Play
25
26
Merry Christmas! Club closed
27
22
23
24
DePineda (club closed event)
28
29
9 a.m. WGA Play
Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months
Christmas Eve Club Closed
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34/Our Staff General Manager Jerod Becton O: ext. 102 C: 361.500.9053 Executive Assistant & Membership Director Ester Bregman O: ext. 104 C: 361.500.2011 Controller Sylvia Mendez ext. 105 Accounts Payable Jessica Gutierrez
www.cccountryclub.com 361.991.2811 Follow us on Social Media @CCCountryClub
Tennis Pro Gerry Maingot O: 361.991.7561 C: 361.815.5979
Golf Pro Brent Blackburn O: 361.991.7870 C: 361.500.9192
ext. 107
Course Superintendent Seth Smith
Food & Beverage Director Carlos Mendez O: ext. 103 C: 361.500.9127
O: 361.991.3634 C: 870.270.9963
Private Events Director Ida Maldonado O: ext. 109 C: 832.477.2150 Receptionist ext. 100
Hours of Operation/35 OFFICE
DRIVING RANGE
361.991.2811
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to dusk Sunday: 7 a.m. to *3 hours before dusk
Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
DINING 361.991.2811 EXT. 112
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*CLEAN PICK MUST BE DONE ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
JACKSON HOLE C: 361.500.9185
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursdayday: 10 a.m. to dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to dusk
GOLF SHOP 361.991.7870
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. GOLF COURSE AND RANGE CLOSES AT DUSK.
GYM Monday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BURKE ROOM 361.991.2811 EXT. 125
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TENNIS SHOP 361.991.7561
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. COURT LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL 10:30 P.M.