PCC 2022 March/April Newsletter

MARCH I APRIL 2022

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PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB PCC FRONT DESK I 704.846.8475

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

CURBSIDE TO-GO I 704.846.8475 DINNER I Tuesday-Saturday I 5:00pm-8:00pm

Thomas Sullivan I tsullivan@providencecc.com General Manager

PRESTON'S DINING ROOM DINNER I Tuesday-Thursday I 5:00pm-9:00pm DINNER I Friday-Saturday I 5:00pm-10:00pm TABLE 16 DINING ROOM & LOUNGE LUNCH I Tuesday-Saturday I 11:00am-3:00pm (AS OF MARCH 29TH) DINNER I Tuesday-Thursday I 5:00pm-9:00pm DINNER I Friday-Saturday I 5:00pm-10:00pm WEST PAVILION * CLOSED FOR THE SEASON TURNHOUSE * Monday I Closed Tuesday-Thursday I 10:00am-6:00pm Friday-Saturday I 10:00am-7:00pm Sunday I 10:00am-6:00pm BEVERAGE CART * Monday-Wednesday I Closed Thursday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm *Hours are subject to change, based on Weather and Volume of Business CARD ROOM Monday I Closed Tuesday-Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-6:00pm GOLF SHOP AND FACILITIES I 704.846.6325 Golf Shop I Tuesday - Sunday I 7:30am-5:00pm Practice Facilities I Tuesday-Saturday I 7:30am-5:00pm Sunday I 7:30am-4:30pm (clean pick range)

Laura Bohling I lbohling@providencecc.com Membership Director Kathy Kelly I kkelly@providencecc.com Communications Director Scott Reisterer I sreisterer@providencecc.com Club Accountant Kevin Reardon I kreardon@providencecc.com Director of Golf Mark Scott I mscott@providencecc.com Golf Course Superintendent Beck Bond I bbond@providencecc.com Director of Tennis Kymberly Reed I kreed@providencecc.com Fitness Director Brandon Mullis I bmullis@providencecc.com Executive Chef Jarett Goldberg I jgoldberg@providencecc.com Food and Beverage Manager Jessica Keene I jkeene@providencecc.com Events Coordinator Paige Holman I pholman@providencecc.com Activities Director Bryan Herrmann I bherrmann@providencecc.com Director of Facilities Maintenance

TENNIS SHOP I 704.846.9022 Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-7:00pm Friday I 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday-Sunday I 9:00am-4:00pm Tennis Courts Open Daily I 8:00am-10:00pm *Tennis Pros will be around to help during the day if no shop attendant is present

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FITNESS CENTER I 704.846.1019 Monday-Friday I 5:00am-9:00pm Saturday I 6:00am-5:00pm Sunday I 8:00am-6:00pm

PCC Buzz.........….…………….……………....….....5

Your Club...……………….……………..…………....2 Manager's Message.….....….................……..3 Membership......................................................4

Dining..............………….…..……………......……..6 Clubhouse News..........................….....……..7 Club Events..................................................8 Golf Fore All..................…..…....….......……....9 Greens and Grounds....……………..……......10 McConnell Golf News…....…............….…...11 Tennis........................……...…….…..….………12 Fitness.............................................…........13 Providence Playhouse........................14-16 Summer Camps........................................17 Calendar...............................................18-19

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MANAGER'S MESSAGE Dear Providence Members, What a start to the year – Mother Nature has had us on a roller coaster ride! Alas, Spring is on the horizon, the season of rebirth and rejuvenation. I would have to say that 2022 is quickly becoming the year of Rejuvenation for Providence Country Club. Our team has been immersed in maintenance projects throughout the property. I would like to thank the membership for allowing us to close the Clubhouse the first week of the year. This allowed us to give the Clubhouse a thorough deep cleaning from top to bottom. Furthermore, it gave us an opportunity to evaluate all of our supplies and reorganize in an efficient manner. Finally, we were able to properly assess all of the Club’s equipment from HVAC to kitchen.

Since then, our priority has been refreshing the look of your Club. Some smaller projects include, but are not limited to, fresh paint throughout the Clubhouse, matching electrical fixtures, updated LED lighting in all the sconces on main level, carpet cleaning in Table 16, recalking all seems between beams and cathedral ceiling in Table 16, clean and oiled all hardwood flooring leading up to and in Preston’s dining room, cleaning of all ceiling vents, matching bulbs on light posts at bottom of stairs in back of Clubhouse and freshly painted light posts around the front lawn. Some of our more indepth projects include the resurfacing and repainting of the Veranda tables, scrape and paint of all wrought iron railing around Clubhouse and a complete “floor to ceiling” shoe shine room renovation.

Members can also look forward to matching carpet throughout the main level of the Clubhouse, and a cosmetic overhaul of the Women’s Card Room by the end of May. We also have some capital projects planned this year, some of which we have already begun. Instead of phasing out the replastering of our three pools, we have decided to complete all of them this year! In addition to the replastering, they will have a new look with “PCC blue” tile instead of black. The pool complex will also have matching deck surface throughout including the both sets of restrooms. To cap it off we will be replacing the sand in the filtration system. The pool complex will truly look amazing.

I also am excited to announce we have hired a new Executive Chef! Brandon Mullis recently joined the PCC team and he has hit the ground running. Even though he has already begun, March 29th will play a significant role in the beginning of his era as our culinary leader as we are reopening Table 16 for lunch service and offering brand new lunch and dinner menus. Chef Brandon’s talent will be on display for our March 11 wine dinner as his dish showcases the 2nd course. This dinner is going to be one of the best food & beverage experiences of the year!

I have enjoyed meeting so many of you already and look forward to meeting many more of you – see you around the Club!

THOMAS SULLIVAN, CCM General Manager

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS Please welcome our new Director of Facilities Maintenance, Bryan Herrmann.

Dear Members, I’d like to introduce myself as your new Executive Chef. I am very excited to begin my tenure with McConnell Golf and more specifically, Providence Country Club. I am a Charlotte native, born and raised, with both my parents from North Carolina, so my roots run South. My family background definitely plays a part in my culinary creativity. I enjoy cooking simplistic food with modern techniques to bring the best out of any type of cuisine.

Bryan was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida where he has spent his entire 16year career. Over that span, Bryan has maintained facilities ranging from country clubs to five diamond resorts. He also met his wife Brooke, of 15 years, in Jacksonville and they moved up to Charlotte with their 11-month old daughter, Olivia, on Christmas Day! Bryan looks forward to working for McConnell Golf with his ultimate goal being to make Providence Country Club better each day.

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I attended the culinary program at CPCC graduating in 2012. Shortly after, I began my career at Carmel Country Club starting at the Pool and rising through the ranks all the way to Chef de Cuisine. After a decade of preparation and tutelage, I am ready to broaden my horizons and manage my own culinary operation. I look forward to building upon and mentoring the team at Providence, passing along the invaluable lessons that helped shape me.

In addition to coaching, one of my immediate priorities is to provide the membership with more consistency regarding the menu and quality. I am honored to be your next Executive Chef and I look forward to enhancing our program and making a positive culinary impact at the Club.

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MEMBERSHIP PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS:

SPRING IS IN THE AIR: What a wonderful time of year in the Carolinas and at your club! It’s been a true renaissance both for golf and for country clubs as many families are reevaluating how they spend their time together. We continue to grow our PCC family and the demand for golf is at an unprecedented high. We have many new members eagerly awaiting their turn for golf privileges but in the interim they are exploring all that the club has to offer. I hope you’ll take the opportunity as the days get longer (and warmer) to make your way out to some of the fantastic events we have in store for you. As always, thank you for supporting the club, for welcoming your friends, neighbors and colleagues and for continuing to make PCC such a special place Warm regards, LAURA BOHLING Membership Director

Don & Megan Beukema and daughter Caroline

Nicholas & Catherine Lacienski

Paul & Nadesha Ahn and children Gabrielle & Josephine

Joseph & Joanna Dockrey and children Ryan & Wyatt

Jeff & Tracy Puckett and children Hannah & Courtney

Jason Klopotowski & Meryn Boraski and children Brynn & Erin

Michael & Patricia Wilfong and children Stella, Shephard, Selwyn & Scarlett

NOT PICTURED: Chad & Nicole Pixley and children Jackson & Reese Scott Nelson

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PCC buzz Check out the latest snapshots from Providence Country Club! Keep sharing your experiences at PCC by tagging us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

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Dinner with some of our favorite people who happen to be Camden’s old teacher!

I think it will be a while before we can play golf …. View from the range this morning

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DINING NEW HOURS OF OPERATION PRESTON'S AND TABLE 16 DINING ROOM & LOUNGE DINNER I TUESDAY - THURSDAY I 5:00PM-9:00PM DINNER I FRIDAY - SATURDAY I 5:00pm-10:00pm Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to make your reservation.

AS OF MARCH 29TH TABLE 16 DINING ROOM & LOUNGE LUNCH I TUESDAY - SATURDAY I 11:00AM-3:00PM

Restaurant Dinner Specials

Champagne Brunch CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

TUESDAY CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY !

WEDNESDAY WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY & CHEF'S CHOICE APPETIZERS

THURSDAY FAMOUS PCC FRIED CHICKEN DINNER (TO-GO ONLY)

FRIDAY

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 I 11:00am - 2:00pm Creole Themed Menu SUNDAY, APRIL 24 I 11:00am -2:00pm Italian Themed Menu Cost: $24++ per Adult, $10++ per Child (4-11), 3 & Under Complimentary

Enjoy Sunday Brunch and Complimentary Unlimited Mimosas at the Club!

FRESH CATCH

SATURDAY STEAKHOUSE

Happy Birthday!

TO-GO CURBSIDE AVAILABLE: TUESDAY - SATURDAY I 5:00pm - 8:00pm

We appreciate you and your continued support. Very often the clubhouse phone lines become highly congested and we do not want to miss your call. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a message in our Front Desk General Mailbox and we will call you back ASAP. Call the Front Desk at your earliest convenience from 10:00am 7:30pm to place your To-Go Order. We will have it ready to pick up Curbside at your desired date and time.

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MEMBER BIRTHDAY NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY I MARCH AND APRIL Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to make your reservation

If it's your birthday during the months of March or April, come celebrate with us. Members can enjoy one complimentary entrée and dessert on any of the Tuesday nights in your birthday month, make your reservation in Preston's or Table 16. Happy Birthday!

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CLUBHOUSE NEWS Beyond Rare Vintages Wine Dinner Menu

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres - Todd Jackson, Executive Chef at Wakefield Plantation Serrano Ham Fritters with Goat Cheese, Garlic Chive, Piquillo Pepper Aioli and Coriander Cured Yellowtail, Basil, Preserved Lemon, Avocado Mousse

Kerr Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

1st Course - James Patterson, Executive Chef of Porters Neck CC Pan Seared Maine Diver Scallop, Romesco, Mint-Grapefruit Gremolata, Pancetta, Parsnip Crisps I Kerr Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

BEYOND RARE VINTAGES WINE DINNER Friday, March 11 I 6:00pm Cost: $125 per Person

You are cordially invited to enjoy an elegant, epicurean evening with Cristie Kerr and our talented chefs from McConnell Golf. This “ultimate tasting experience” is the kick-off to our culinary season and pairs some of Cristie’s most exquisite, top-rated wines with a unique five-course dinner prepared by our chefs.

In 2012, Cristie launched Kerr Cellars, a limited production, fine wine collection with award-winning winemaker, Helen Keplinger. Named a “Winery to Watch” in 2016, Cristie and Kerr Cellars were also featured on the October 2021 Wine Spectator cover.

It is indeed a privilege and honor to bring Cristie Kerr and Kerr Cellars to McConnell Golf for a three-day tour.

2nd Course - Brandon Mullis, Executive Chef of Providence CC Roasted Halibut, Brown Butter Corn Puree, English Peas, Sunchoke Chips, Chive Oil I Kerr Cellars Rued Vineyard Chardonnay 3rd Course - John Crawford, Executive Chef of Raleigh Country Club Sous Vide Duck Breast, Butternut Squash Puree, Fondant Sweet Potato, Sautéed Rapini, Oven Roasted Pistachios, Raspberry Fig Sauce

Kerr Cellars Pinot Noir

4th Course - Bruce McIntosh, Executive Chef at the CC of Asheville Meyer Natural Angus Short Rib, Saffron Risotto, Roasted Mushrooms, Haricot Verts, Buttermilk Shallots, Veal De Glace

Kerr Cellars Reserve Red

5th Course - Chef Curated Cheese Course - Feat. Sweet Grass Dairy Green Hill, Cranberry and Pistachio Bouchée Mignonne

Are you ready for a celebration?

Whether you are planning a Wedding, Wedding Reception, Birthday, Retirement Dinner, Baby Shower, or Corporate Meeting, Jessica is your go to planner for all your event needs.

WHAT BETTER TIME TO CELEBRATE! CONTACT: Jessica Keene- jkeene@providencecc.com Event Coordinator

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CLUB EVENTS

MOTHER-DAUGHTER PRINCESS TEA PARTY Saturday, March 5 I 10:00am - 12:00pm Early Pricing: $16++ per Adult, $10++per Child(4-11), 3 and Under Complimentary

You are cordially invited to attend PCC's 5th Annual Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party. Join us for a Breakfast Tea with your favorite Princess Belle and make memories that will last a lifetime!

MENU: Mini Finger Sandwiches: Cucumber I Pimento Cheese I BLT Chicken Salad I Peanut Butter and Jelly Assorted Fruit Display I Assorted Scones and Shortbreads Chocolate Raspberry Pound Cake Tea Sandwiches

CHILDREN'S EASTER PARTY SUNDAY, APRIL 10 I 11:00am - 1:30pm Early Pricing: $20++ per Adult, $10++ per Child (4-11), 3 & Under Complimentary Reservations Required

Hip Hop Hooray, Easter is on is way! Come join the Easter Bunny and friends at our Children's Easter Party! We will have face painting, a balloon artist, petting zoo and so much more! Don't miss the Easter Egg Hunt where you'll find eggs full of goodies. We all know there is no such thing as too much candy! We can't wait to see you there!!

Club Providence CLUB PROVIDENCE - GREEN PARTY Friday, March 18 I 7:00pm - 10:00pm Early Pricing: $30 per Adult (21 and Up)

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Come decked out in your green attire and show you Paddy Spirit! DJ and a Photo Booth.

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EASTER BRUNCH SUNDAY, APRIL 17 I 10:30am - 1:30pm Early Pricing: $35++ per Adult, $18++ per Child (4-11), 3 & Under Complimentary Slacks and Jackets preferred for Gentlemen over the age of 15

Hop on over to the club to enjoy Easter Brunch!

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GOLF FORE ALL 2022 PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB March 17 (Thurs) 19 (Sat) 23 (Wed)

St. Patrick's Day Putting Contest Men’s Opening Day Ladies Opening Day

April 7 (Thurs) 30 (Sat)

Masters Pro-Am / Guest Day Provideuce

May 12 (Thurs)

FROM THE LINKS Welcome to Spring in the Carolinas, one of our favorite times of year.

We’re hopeful the weather this Spring allows for great golf as we kick off the season. March will play host to Men’s and Women’s Opening Day and the official start of the 2022 golf season. We’re excited to see so many of you back after a long winter of reduced rounds caused by rain, covered greens, and temperatures that we’re cold enough to keep the most avid golfer away. Our Professional staff has prepared a fantastic tournament calendar and various teaching programs that offer opportunities for all members. We look forward to seeing you all work on your golf game and participating in events this year. See you around the Club soon!

13-15 (Fri-Sun) 30 (Mon)

Crown Cup Calcutta & DogFight Season Opener Crown Cup (Member-Member) Memorial Day Member-Member

June 3-5 (Fri-Sun) 4-5 (Sat-Sun) 16 (Thurs) 20-23 (Mon-Thurs)

Men's Club Championship - Championship Flight Men's and Women's Club Championship US Open Pro-AM / Guest Day Golf Course Aerification – Course Closed

July 2 (Sat) 14-15 (Thurs-Fri) 16-17 (Sat-Sun) 30 (Sat)

4th of July Firecracker Classic Junior Club Championship Couples Club Championship Tip & Tuck

All the best, KEVIN REARDON, PGA PGA Director of Golf

GOLF TIP

GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISE Stop by the Shop and pick up some Jack on the Range attire. We also have our Men's and Ladies' Spring Merchandise. We would love to see you!

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The wedge station is a great place to help knock off some of the rust from the LONG winter we endured here in North Carolina. So many shots are saved by working on your wedges and knowing your exact yardages. Grab a Professional to help you work with our launch monitors and help you understand your numbers. Carry yardages are vital to hitting shots close and we can help you get dialed in with your yardages in 30 minutes

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GREENS AND GROUNDS

PCC GOLF COURSE UPDATE We often wonder why we do what we do, outdoors, in the elements, battling Mother Nature, especially during the cold spells wrestling greens covers. Then spring arrives and we are reminded of the pride and joy we take into molding and improving the golf course conditions throughout the growing season. The plants are waking up and the trees are budding. Color slowly makes its way back into the natural landscape. One of our goals this year much like last year, is to continue to enhance the landscaping around the club and the golf course.

Back in January, we completed our bulk spread application. In this application was our wall-to-wall spring fertility, along with our pre-emergence herbicide for summer annual weeds such as goosegrass and crabgrass. Studies have shown that earlier is better for this application because although it may seem early, the product is just sitting there until soil temps warm up enough for the microbial breakdown of the controlled release fertilizer to start happening. Also, after being watered in, the herbicide has formed its barrier against weed germination in the event of a quick or slow soil temperature rise.

When the bermudagrass wakes up, it’s time to get the mowers ready to go. You will see marking paint on the golf course indicating fairway and approach lines. This paint is there so we can get grassing lines dialed in until there is enough definition of the turf that we can see our lines without paint. Also as the bermudagrass is waking up, sometime over the next few weeks, we will begin to heavily fertilize the areas that have been overseeded in preparations to spray out the ryegrass for a smooth transition into bermudagrass. This fertility not only helps to jump start the growth of the bermudagrass, but also makes the ryegrass very succulent and easy to kill.

As the growing season starts and plant processes begin, we also implement the agronomic plans which we have been developing during the offseason. These plans are similar year-to-year, but never the same as the variables that we deal with from year to year are never the same. Small adjustments to where resources are allocated can go a long way. This year, high traffic areas and greens surrounds will get extra fertility to combat traffic wear. Our greens fertility program started back in February with a few important soil spray applications. These applications make sure that there are nutrients readily available for the plant to take up once the plants wake up. Remember, during the winter the plants use and survive off of the nutrients/carbohydrates which are stored in the fall. Going forward, we will be applying foliar fertility, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and plant protectants on a weekly basis. We have switched wetting agent chemistries for this year with the goal being downward water movement and firmer surfaces. We have also filled a few “gaps” in our disease prevention program. Most importantly, let the countdown to aerification begin.

See you on the course, MARK SCOTT Golf Course Superintendent

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS SAVE THE DATES

2022 ACC WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP I APRIL 14-17 APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 44 children in the United States. First held in 1972 by the Autism Society, Autism Awareness Month emphasizes the need for public awareness to promote acceptance, celebrate differences and be more inclusive towards autistic individuals around us. Join McConnell Golf and each of our properties as we raise awareness about autism and donate to support this cause. Keep up with Weekly Happenings emails to find out how your club is getting involved in the community for Autism Awareness Month!

The ACC Women’s Golf Championship returns to The Reserve Golf Club! This makes it the ACC’s third trip to Pawleys Island for the tournament.

VISIT KNOXVILLE OPEN I MAY 9-15 The Korn Ferry Tour's Visit Knoxville Open will return to Holston Hills Country Club. Formerly the Web.com Tour, the organization has signed a five-year agreement with McConnell Golf.

DID YOU KNOW? ALL ABOUT THE APP The McConnell Golf mobile app features quick access to our member directory in addition to calendar events, member statements, tee times and more. Download and start using it today via the Apple Store or Google Play Store! Updates and improvements are made on the app on a monthly basis in order to make your experience better every time.

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REX HOSPITAL OPEN I JUNE 2-5 The 34th REX Hospital Open will take place at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. This tour provides a unique opportunity to build your brand, reward your employees, and entertain customers. Want to volunteer? Please email mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com.

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TENNIS ADULT CLINIC OPTIONS

CARDIO Wednesday I 8:00am - 9:00am Cost: $15 per Person Come join our pros and get your heart rate up to start your day! This hour long clinic will have you running and gunning as you improve your strokes and get great exercise! SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED!!!

Please sign up by emailing Brett: bkarpman@providencecc.com

FRIDAY FUN-DAY

FROM THE BASELINE I think I speak for us all when I say we are thankful for warmer temperatures on our horizon. As we emerge from the harshest winter I’ve been a part of, I know we are all chomping at the bit to get back out onto the courts in a more consistent manner. This spring season is going to be jam packed with tennis. From 14 different USTA leagues, to interclub tennis, to many planned events we can’t wait to get the ball rolling and our racquets swinging! Our continued goal is to have something for everyone and keep these courts rocking. Whether you are new to the game, or you’re a seasoned veteran we plan on having options for every tennis player at the club. We hope to see you all out at the courts and if there is anything we can do to make your time at the club more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let us know!

BECK BOND Director of Tennis

Friday I 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: $15 per Person What better way to start your Friday then with Friday Funday. In this hour long fast-paced clinic we will be playing games and points all while learning the game of tennis! SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED!!!

Please sign up by emailing Jessica: jperez@providencecc.com

WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY'S Every Wednesday I 6:00pm - 7:30pm Cost: $20 per Person Come on out for a fun evening of drills and competition after a long day at work or with the kids! This clinic will focus on hitting lots of balls, doubles strategy, and shot placement. Please sign up by emailing Brett: bkarpman@providencecc.com

BEGINNER LADIES' Tuesday I 6:30pm - 7:30pm Friday I 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: $15 per Person Whether you’re new to tennis or haven’t picked up a racquet in years we have just the clinic for you! This is your chance to come out and learn the game of a lifetime! Our beginner clinic focuses on the basics of the game from learning the strokes, to keeping score, and eventually how to hold a rally with friends! Please sign up by emailing Brett: bkarpman@providencecc.com

INTERMEDIATE LADIES' Tuesday I 6:30pm - 8:00pm Friday I 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: $23 per Person

ST. PATRICK'S DAY LADIES ROUND ROBIN MIXER Friday, March 4 I 6:30pm-9:00pm Cost: $25 per Person Ladies will you be joining me for a Round Robin Mixer?

This clinic is ideal for our 3.0 ladies! This power hour and a half is designed for the intermediate player and combines live-ball drill sessions with situational point play. It’s a perfect opportunity to hone your skills in between matches. Please sign up by emailing Jessica: jperez@providencecc.com

MEN'S SATURDAY CLINIC 3.5+/3.0 Saturday I 8:00am - 9:00am I 9:00am-10:00am Cost: $15 per Person Come out and start your weekend on the right foot. Our men's Saturday morning clinic offers an hour of doubles strategy, stroke development, and a great workout. Please sign up by emailing Beck: bbond@providencecc.com THE PROVIDENCE PRESS

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FITNESS

SMALL GROUP SPRING CONDITIONING SMALL GROUP SPRING CONDITIONING is here. Are you ready for summer? Do you need some fitness encouragement? We are introducing small groups to help you gear up for the warmer weather. Small group training gives personal attention with friendly member-to-member accountability. Join one of our current small groups or we will help you to create one that suits your needs and time of day. $20 per session. Space is limited. Connect with our Fitness trainers Nick and Kym or email kreed@providencecc.com for specific details

SMALL GROUP FOR ADULTS GOLF CORE CONDITIONING - Group conditioning focusing on functional golf strength and rotational movement BARBELL CLUB - Learn to lift GENERAL WEIGHT TRAINING - Basic strength routine setup with proper form

SMALL GROUP FOR TEENS SPRING TRAINING - Conditioning for seasonal sports (baseball, lacrosse, tennis, swim) SPEED WORKSHOP - Drills and skills that will strengthen and shave time off movements TEEN CONDITIONING - Learn to lift the correct way

SPRING HAS ARRIVED

COMING SOON… KIDS FITNESS

With the warmer weather, comes great opportunities to visit us outside for SPRING GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES. These are complimentary for members to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful property of Providence Country Club.

Yoga Lunchtime Cycling RIPPED HIIT Evening Interval/Strength Training Beginner Circuit

We will be offering specific fitness activities for families and kids to do together on property. From yoga to Special “get-fit” Scavenger Hunts, we want to help you get moving together as a family. Look for the QR code prompt at the fitness center for Family Fitness Fun activities to do on Property this spring.

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PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Book your Birthday party with the Playhouse today! E-mail Paige at pholman@providencecc.com for more details. We have multiple birthday packages available with options like themed crafts and activities. There is a 10 Child minimum for each party.

SPRING BREAK CAMP MONDAY - FRIDAY I APRIL 11 - APRIL 15 9:00AM-3:00PM Pricing: $60++ Daily per Child I $275++ Weekly I Member $70++ Daily per Child I 325++ Weekly I Guest Ages: 4-12 years

For Spring Break this year we will be hosting a week-long camp exploring some exciting career paths. We will test our skills, make some masterpieces, and meet some special guests. Each day we will be focusing on a different career! Here is the line-up, Astronaut, Chef, Pro-Athlete, Firefighter, and Engineer. Ages 4-12 are welcomed to participate on our five full-days of self-discovery.

FREE PLAY HOURS We will continue free play every Thursday evening from 6:00pm8:00pm! We will now have 16 spots opened each week. Free Play will also be offered occasionally on Friday evenings as well. So, keep an eye on the Playhouse monthly schedule.

SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp 2022 is open for registration. The Playhouse will be hosting 9 weeks of themed activity camps. Register online or by turning in a completed registration form to the front desk. Sign up for camp before June 1 and get the early-bird discount. If you have any questions, please e-mail Paige Holman at pholman@providencecc.com. We can't wait for a summer full of FUN! THE PROVIDENCE PRESS

MUGS CLUB I MIXED UP GAMES AND STUFF This March we will be starting our Mixed-up Games and Stuff (MUGS) Club. We will be meeting bi-weekly on Saturday mornings. MUGS club is all about being active in new and creative ways. We will play our Playhouse favorites like kickball and capture the flag but we will also play games like Hungry Hungry Humans, Human Foosball, and more!

You don't want to miss out!

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PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE

KIDS-CATION MUGS CLUB SATURDAY'S I MARCH 5, 19 I APRIL 2, 16, 30 I MAY 14, 28 10:30AM-12:00PM Pricing: $15++ per Person

This March we will be starting our Mixed-Up Games and Stuff (MUGS) Club. We will meet bi-weekly on Saturday mornings. MUGS Club is all about being active in new and creative ways. We will play our Playhouse favorites like kickball and capture the flag but we will also play games like Hungry Hungry Humans, Human Foosball, and more! You don't want to miss it!

MONDAY I MARCH 28 I 9:00AM-3:00PM MONDAY I APRIL 18 I 9:00AM-3:00PM Pricing: $60++ per Child I Member $70++ per Child I Guest

Come hang out with your favorite Playhouse Friends! The Day will be a FUN filled day with exciting activities, games, and crafts.

KIDS NIGHT OUT FRIDAY I MARCH 18 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Child $5 off each Sibling I $30++ per Child Day of Registration

This month in Kids Night Out everyone will have the opportunity to adopt their very own PET. We will build them a home and make pet accessories. We will end the night with a viewing of: The Secret Life of Pets.

KIDS NIGHT OUT ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY FRIDAY I MARCH 11 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Person RSVP Online or by calling the front desk at 704.846.8475 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

Do you have the luck of the Irish? During our St. Patrick's Day Party, we will hunt for leprechauns, dig for Gold, and taste the rainbow. Festive attire welcomed.

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FRIDAY I APRIL 29 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Child $5 off each Sibling $30++ per Child Day of Registration

Spring time is here and Mother's Day is fast approaching. The Playhouse is celebrating Mother Nature. Come out for a night of planting seed, creating Mother's Day gifts, and playing games with friends!

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TWEEN CLUB FRIDAY I MARCH 25 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Person CASINO NIGHT - Come out for a night of taking risks and playing games with your friends. Turn in your earnings at the end of the night for some exciting prizes.

POKÉMON NIGHT FRIDAY I APRIL 1 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Person RSVP Online or by calling the front desk 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

Do you want to become a Pokémon Trainer? We will have a night filled with designing our own Pokémon, create Pokéballs, and have a Pokémon-Go scavenger hunt!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT TWEEN CLUB FRIDAY I APRIL 22 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Person ESCAPE ROOM - We will be testing your creative-thinking and teamwork skills as you solve an ESCAPE ROOM! Come put your puzzlesolving skills to the test and have a laugh with your friends.

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FRIDAY I APRIL 8 I 6:00PM-9:00PM Pricing: $25++ per Child $5 off each Sibling I $30++ per Child Day of Registration

Girls only pajama party in the Playhouse! We will DIY blankets play games, have a dance party and much more! Can't wait to see all the girl power we have here at PCC.

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SUMMER CAMPS ACTIVITY CAMP

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS

The Playhouse is excited to announce 9 weeks of summer camp for children ages 4-12. Please email Paige Holman, Activities Director for more information pholman@providencecc.com

The 2022 Junior Summer Tennis Camp will be fun filled, instructional tennis camp for children ages 6-17. The camp will run Monday through Thursday for 9 weeks, starting on June 13th. There will not be camp the week of July 4th. This year we offer two different camps: COMBO CAMP AND TENNIS CAMP. See below for the dates that each camp is offered.

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00AM-3:00PM FULL DAY I HALF DAY PICK UP AT 12:00PM ACTIVITY WEEKLY I $300 MEMBERS I $350 GUESTS DAILY I $70 MEMBERS I $80 GUESTS

PRICING HALF DAY PRICING MEMBERS I $165 WEEKLY I $50 DAILY GUESTS I $215 WEEKLY I $57 DAILY

JR. ACTIVITY WEEKLY I $200 MEMBERS I $225 FOR GUESTS DAILY I $45 MEMBERS I $50 GUEST *GET $15 OFF WEEKLY PRICES WHEN YOU REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 1ST*

Registration deadlines for camp is the Tuesday prior to each camp start week. $20 late fee will be applied to any late registration. Any cancellations after the Tuesday prior to the start of camp will result in a 50% charge.

WEEKLY ACTIVITY CAMPS Week One I June 13-17 I Night at the Museum Camp Week Two I June 20-24 I Rockstar Camp Week Three I June 27- July 1 I Animal Kingdom Camp Week Four I July 5-8 I Mad Scientist Camp Week Five I July11-15 I Wet and Wild Camp Week Six I July 18-22 I Olympic Games Camp Week Seven I July 25-29 I Survivor Camp Week Eight I August 1-5 I Wild West Camp Week Nine I August 8-12 I Cirque Providence Camp

FULL DAY PRICING MEMBERS I $250 WEEKLY I $75 DAILY GUESTS I $300 WEEKLY I $82 DAILY

SCHEDULE MONDAY - THURSDAY I 9:00AM - 12:00PM I HALF DAY MONDAY - THURSDAY I 9:00AM - 3:00PM I FULL DAY

DATES COMBO CAMP I 9:00AM - 3:00PM JUNE 13-16 JUNE 20-23 JULY 11-14 JULY 18-21 AUGUST 1-4 AUGUST 15-18 TENNIS CAMP I 9:00AM - 12:00PM JUNE 27-30 JULY 25-28 AUGUST 8-11

SUMMER GOLF CAMPS Give your children a summer camp experience they won't forget! We want to see each of our golfers fall in love with the game of golf and see improvement on the course! We leverage the Operation 36 Platform to help measure improvement. Each day is packed with fun activities that make becoming a better golfer a fun experience. Our full day students will get onto the course ever afternoon and our half day students will play on the last day of camp!

ENROLL LIMITED TO 18 PER SESSION REGISTER TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT Fergal O'Shea, PGA I Head Golf Professional foshea@providencecc.com

PRICING $325 FOR MEMBERS I HALF DAY I 9:30AM-12:00PM $400 FOR GUEST I HALF DAY I 9:30AM-12:00PM $425 FOR MEMBERS I FULL DAY I 9:30AM-3:00PM $500 FOR GUEST I FULL DAY I 9:30AM-3:00PM

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DAILY SCHEDULE MORNING I HALF DAY Day 1 I Full Swim Assessment I Putting Skill Development Day 2 I Power Skill Development I lf/Bi Chance Game Day 3 I Grip Skill Development I Simulated Tournament Day 4 I Ball Flight Skill Development I Closed to Pin Challenge AFTERNOON I FULL DAY Every day I 9 Holes (Op 36 On-Course)

DATES Session One I June 7-10 Session Two I June 14-17 Session Three I June 28-July 1 Session Four I July 6-8 Session Five I July 12-15 Session Six I July 19-22 Session Seven I July 26-29 Session Eight I August 2-5 Session Nine I August 9-12 Session Ten I August 16-19 Session Eleven I August 23-26

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MARCH

1 Member Birthday Night

2 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

3 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

4 Fresh Catch Fridays St. Patrick's Day Ladies Round Robin Mixer (Tennis)

5 Steakhouse Saturdays Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party MUGS CLUB - Mixed Up Games and Stuff

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8 Member Birthday Night

9 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

10 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

12 11 Steakhouse Saturdays Fresh Catch Fridays Playhouse St. Patrick's Day Party Beyond Rare Vintages - An Evening with Christie Kerr

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15 Member Birthday Night

16 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

17 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only) Kids March Madness Pickleball (Tennis) St. Patrick's Day Putting Contest (Golf)

18 Fresh Catch Fridays Kids Night Out Club Providence Green Party

19 Steakhouse Saturdays MUGS CLUB - Mixed Up Games and Stuff Men's Opening Day (Golf)

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22 Member Birthday Night

23 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers Ladies Opening Day (Golf)

24 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

25 Fresh Catch Fridays Tween Club - Casino Night

26 Steakhouse Saturdays

28 Kids-cation

29 Member Birthday Night

30 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

31 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

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27 Champagne Brunch

MARCH COOKIE OF THE MONTH: OLD FASHION OATMEAL COOKIES

BY RHETT SORG, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT RES

When I was little, my mother use to make this cookie along with one that was my brother's favorite. It started to become a comfort food for me. As time passed and family started going their own way, I didn’t get a chance to have this cookie very often. Even though I had the recipe, it never turned out the way mom made it. Now, when family gets together my mother has a batch of these sitting on the counter when I get there. Boy are they good! Not very healthy, but I’ll make the sacrifice.

INGREDIENTS ¾ Cup Canola Oil ¼ Cup Brown Sugar, packed 2 Large Eggs, room temperature ½ Cup Milk 1 Package Spice Cake Mix 2 Cups Old Fashion Oats 2½ Cups Raisins 1 cup Pecans, chopped

DIRECTIONS In a large mixing bowl, beat oil and brown sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, then milk. Combine cake mix and oats, gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins and pecans. Drop by tablespoon two inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for one minute before removing to wire racks.

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APRIL

6 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

1 Fresh Catch Fridays Pokémon Night Beat the Pro Pickleball (Tennis)

2 Steakhouse Saturdays MUGS CLUB - Mixed Up Games and Stuff

7 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only) Master Pro-Am / Guest Day (Golf)

8 Fresh Catch Fridays Girls Night Out - Kids

9 Steakhouse Saturdays

14 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only) Spring Break Camp

15 Fresh Catch Fridays Spring Break Camp

16 Steakhouse Saturdays MUGS CLUB - Mixed Up Games and Stuff

23 Steakhouse Saturdays

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5 Member Birthday Night

10 Children's Easter Party

11 Spring Break Camp

12 Member Birthday Night Spring Break Camp

13 Wine Down Wednesday& Chef's Choice Appetizers Spring Break Camp

17 Easter Brunch

18 Kids-cation

19 Member Birthday Night

20 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

21 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

22 Fresh Catch Fridays Tween Club - Escape Room

24 Champagne Brunch

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26 Member Birthday Night

27 Wine Down Wednesday & Chef's Choice Appetizers

28 Famous PCC Fried Chicken Dinner (To-Go Only)

29 Fresh Catch Fridays Kids Night Out

30 Steakhouse Saturdays MUGS CLUB - Mixed Up Games and Stuff Provideuce (Golf)

APRIL COOKIE OF THE MONTH: GREEK ALMOND COOKIES Providence Country Club Delicious cookies and used during Greek Festivals.

INGREDIENTS 5 Cups AP Flour 1½ Cup of Blanched Almonds 2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 TSP Vanilla Extract 2 TBSP Brandy (optional) 2 Cups Confectioners’ Sugar (divided)

DIRECTIONS Place the toasted almonds in a food processor and grind until finely chopped.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, chopped almonds, one cup confectioner's sugar and stir. Sprinkle the vanilla extract and brandy over the dry ingredients.

Add the olive oil and knead into a dough. The dough should stick together when pressed but have a slight crumbly feeling, which is characteristic of a shortbread dough. If too crumbly, add olive oil one tablespoon at a time until the right consistency is achieved. These traditional cookies are often shaped into crescents, buttons or balls. An easy trick is to shape them into buttons using a tablespoon measure. If you want to do the same, fill a tablespoon measure with some dough, pressing the dough to give it the rounded shape of the measure. Once shaped, place the cookies on a baking tray covered with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet. While shaping the cookies, preheat the oven to 325°F. Bake the cookies in the oven at 325°F for 20 minutes or until they begin to turn a very slight sandy color. Once cooled, place the cookies in a pan with the remaining confectioner's sugar and coat

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Providence Country Club 6001 Providence Country Club Drive Charlotte, NC 28277

Meet Your Staff

JESSICA KEENE I EVENTS COORDINATOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH I JANUARY 2022

I have been at PCC for 6 months. You would be surprised to know that I have a bucket list that I try to tick off something every year. Examples: Live out of the United States, Bungie Jump, Sky Dive, Scuba Dive the Great Barrier Reef, have teal colored book shelves from the floor to the ceiling. I enjoy reading and working out at the Gym. My favorite meal is blackened chicken, veggies and grains. If I could have dinner with anyone it would be with my Grandfather Adams, he was a Bio Chemist and worked for the Government, after serving in World War II. I would love to know his thoughts on today's issues.

JOHN MCGREGOR I EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH I FEBRUARY 2022

I have been at Providence for 5 plus years. You would be surprised to know that I was once in The Great Circus Parade. My favorite song of all times is the National Anthem and my favorite movie is Caddy Shack. I love cold pizza and a Chocolate Shake. If I could have dinner with anyone it would be my Grandmother. I would love to get the rest of her recipes and show her pictures of my kids.