PCC November/December Newsletter

NOVEMBER I DECEMBER 2020

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PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB

YOUR CLUB PCC FRONT DESK: 704.846.8475

PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

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

Howard S. Murphy, Jr., CCM hmurphy@providencecc.com Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club General Manager

PRESTON'S DINING ROOM (Reservations Recommended) DINNER I Wednesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm TABLE 16 DINING ROOM (Reservations Recommended) DINNER I Wednesday-Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm TABLE 16 BAR & LOUNGE (First Come, First Serve - Must be Seated) DINNER I Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday I 5:30pm-9:00pm DINNER I Friday I 5:30pm-10:00pm LUNCH I Sunday I 12:00pm-4:00pm WEST PAVILION * CLOSED FOR THE SEASON TURNHOUSE * Monday I Closed Tuesday I 10:00am-8:00pm (To-Go Available for Pick-Up) Wednesday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm BEVERAGE CART * Monday -Thursday I Closed Friday-Sunday I 10:00am-5:00pm *Hours are subject to change, based on Weather and Volume of Business MEN'S CARD ROOM (First Come, First Serve - Must be Seated) Monday -Tuesday I Closed Wednesday-Friday I 12:00pm-9:00pm Saturday I 12:00pm-8:00pm GOLF SHOP AND FACILITIES: 704.846.6325 Golf Shop I Tuesday - Sunday I 8:00am-5:00pm Practice Facilities I Tuesday - Friday I 7:30am-6:00pm Saturday I 7:30am-6:00pm Sunday I 7:30am-5:30pm (clean pick range) TENNIS SHOP: 704.846.9022 Monday-Thursday I 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday I 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday-Sunday I 9:00am - 3:00pm 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 FITNESS CENTER: 704.846.1019 Staffed Hours (Closed Until Further Notice) Monday - Friday I 8:00am-12:00pm Monday - Friday I 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday I 8:00am-11:00am Sunday I 11:00am-2:00pm

Steve Windham I steve@providencecc.com Clubhouse Manager Laura Bohling I lbohling@providencecc.com Membership Director Kathy Kelly I kkelly@providencecc.com Communications Director Scott Reiseterer I sreisterer@providencecc.com Club Accountant Kevin Reardon I kreardon@providencecc.com Director of Golf Mark Scott I mscott@providencecc.com Golf Course Superintendent William Noblitt I wnoblitt@providencecc.com Director of Tennis Kymberly Reed I kreed@providencecc.com Fitness and Activities Director John Crawford I jcrawford@providencecc.com Executive Chef Crystal Williams I cwilliams@providencecc.com Director of Catering and Events Kendall Law I klaw@providencecc.com Events Coordinator

Carmen Ganoe I cganoe@providencecc.com Food and Beverage Manager Patrick Hinman I phinman@providencecc.com Director of Facilities Maintenance

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...……………….……………..…………....2 Manager's Message.….....….................……..3 Clubhouse Manager's Message.....................4 Membership...….…………….……………....……..5 PCC Buzz.........………….…..……………......……..6 Dining & Events.............…....……..….....……..7 Club Events..................................................8 Golf Fore All..................…..…..….......………...9 Greens and Grounds....……………..……......10 McConnell Golf News…....…............….…...11

DUE TO THE COVID 19 AND THE TIME OF PRINT THAT EVENTS ARE

Tennis........................……...…….…..….………12

SUBJECT TO CHANGE, WATCH YOUR WEEKLY CLUB COMMUNICATIONS

Fitness.............................................…........13

FOR THE LATEST AND MOST UPDATED INFORMATION.

Calendar...............................................14-15

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MANAGER'S MESSAGE

GOODBYE 2020

WELCOME 2021

DEAR PROVIDENCE MEMBERS, It’s hard to believe the holiday season is right around the corner, especially with all the distractions and concerns everyone has experienced this year! I don’t know a person who isn’t excited for New Year’s Eve to come end 2020!!

The PCC Staff has done an amazing job caring for our Members and I could not be more grateful and proud of their professional efforts.

Speaking of the professional team, I am thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new Executive Chef for Providence Country Club, Chef John Crawford. John is truly a rising star and has worked with McConnell Golf since joining the team in Raleigh, back in 2008. He was their Executive Sous Chef for more than six years before stepping out for a couple of years to continue to refine his leadership and culinary skills. Additionally, John has also been the “Go To” person for important McConnell Golf events over the last several years. Chef Crawford brings renewed energy and creativity to Providence with a proven track record of consistency and culinary imagination. We look forward to years of his masterful skills and sharing those skills as he elevates our team here at PCC. Providence is where you come to relax, have fun socializing, dining and playing sports. In other words, we hope you come here only to have fun and leave your troubles behind. We employ a diverse staff and yet we all enjoy working together as a team with Member Satisfaction being Goal One! Your primary goal should be FUN, so leave the world issues and personal concerns outside the gates and come to Providence. Our name says it all!

As always, I look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Sincerely, HOWARD S. MURPHY, JR. CCM Corporate Director of Culinary Operations Providence Country Club General Manager

MEN'S WILD GAME DINNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 I 6:30pm - 10:00pm Early Pricing - Register by Tuesday, November 3 $95++ per Person

Come out and enjoy a feast fit for a KING! Enjoy a Multi-Course Dining experience with Wild Game dishes expertly crafted by out new Executive Chef John Crawford paired with the best wines.

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CLUBHOUSE MANAGER'S MESSAGE AND EVENTS HOLIDAY SEASON! I know this has not been the year that any of us had in mind, when we started our 2020. However, I am still very grateful for all of the blessings that have come my family’s way this year. With the cooler weather upon us, falling leaves and shorter days, we can all feel the holiday season approaching. It is a time to give thanks and celebrate the season with family and friends (COVID style). It is also the opportunity for us to look back on the year and remember all of the good times and fun we have had and to appreciate all the loved ones in our lives.

With all this year has brought us, I am proud of the strides our PCC Team has made in order to ensure Providence remained a safe haven for its Members. With this in mind we will be making adjustments to all of our upcoming annual holiday events. We will be offering limited seating for all events, stationed attended buffets, and strict sanitation protocols for all activities.

We have a very full calendar of upcoming events for all of our Members to enjoy. For more information and details for our events, please see our Dining and Club Events pages in this issue of the Newsletter. Please make your reservations as early as possible, as seating will be more limited this year. I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season!

STEVE WINDHAM Clubhouse Manager

PROVIDENCE HOLIDAY MIXER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 I 6:30pm - 11:00pm RSVP to Receive Early Pricing by Wednesday, December 16 $35++ per Adult I 48 Hours Cancellation Policy Tis the Season to be Jolly!

Come Celebrate with your PCC Friends and Family. We will have Live Entertainment. Served Dinner Stations and $5 Presecco Glasses and so much more!

Are ready for a celebration?

Whether you are planning a Wedding, Wedding Reception, Birthday, Retirement Dinner, Baby Shower, or Corporate Meeting, Crystal and Kendall are your go-to team.

What better time to celebrate!

CONTACT: Crystal Williams cwilliams@providencecc.com Kendall Law - klaw@providencecc.com

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MEMBERSHIP BELIEVE: While this year has tested us all in so many ways, I still believe …

I believe in our strength, our resilience, our ability to adapt, our sense of family and community, our country and this year more than ever, I believe in the magic of the season. Thank you all for continuing to support the club, we’ve welcomed many new families this year and seeing their excitement to join PCC has brought me great joy in this wild ride that is 2020.

PCC continues to be a safe haven for many and I’m quite certain we’ve broken a few records; rounds of golf played, hours on the tennis courts and cases of wine sold! Our team is full of energy and creativity and I’m certain they’ll continue to provide you and your families with fun, safe and memorable events so come and join us, we look forward to seeing you.

May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

LAURA BOHLING Membership Director

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Brian Abernethy & Zoe Leary

Brian & Rebeca Burnett and children Dayton & Natalie

Billy & Breanna Backus and children Chase & Stella

Allison & Cara Grimes

Peter & Winslow Barlow and daughters Fiona, Paget & Lydia

John & Darci Bly and daughters Anna, Avery & Ainsley

Jeffrey & Yahaira Jackson and children Kayla & Kingston

David & Ashley Mizzer

NOT PICTURED: Mark & Christine Egner and children Mark Jr. & Ella Eric Lawler Louis & Teresa Moore and son Joshua Eric & Jen Watson and children Ben, Reagan & Riley Timmons & Hillary Morketter and children Maisie and Rhodes

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Maurice & Mia Raid and children Matthew, Lila & Marco

John & Catherine Wiesehan and children Jack & Caroline

WELCOME BACK: Jerry & Meredith Lee

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PCC buzz Thanks for the mention! Keep sharing your experiences and tag Providence Country Club for a chance to be featured.

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@pccgolf

@providencecc

poshdiggs She is such a ham - the camera lovers her

dannyevelyn1 Absolutely love golf date night. @thedanielleevelyn

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amybynumnc I'm so honored to be a member of #charlottesouthrotary and for the chance to volunteer at the #rotaryteeoffforkids today at @providencecc! What a fun and rewarding day!

seanpotter2575 #mummo had a fun dinner with Finn!!

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DINING AND CLUB EVENTS Dining and Club Events Dear Members, We strive to continue providing our Dining and Club events.

However, due to COVID our plans are very fluid. We follow CDC guidelines and at times our plans have to be altered. Please check our Clubs Website for up to date information. During Club Events MASK REQUIRED and as always Social Distance.

PRESTON'S AND TABLE 16 DINING AVAILABLE: WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 5:30pm - 9:00pm Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to make your reservation.

Our dining rooms are open and welcoming you to join us. Our New Chef - John Crawford and his culinary team offer delectable weekly specials that will be sure to please your palate. Please ask your server for a beverage that will round out your meal.

WINE OFFERINGS Call the Front Desk at 704.846.8475 to place your order

CURBSIDE TO-GO AVAILABLE: WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Call the Front Desk 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.

We appreciate you and your continued support!

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We work very closely with our wine distributors and wineries to bring excellent varietals with awesome Member pricing. We strive to offer different vineyards throughout the month. So, stay tuned for weekly e-mails with all of our Special Member Offerings. Don't forget we also have our very own McConnell wines available from Napa, California.

LA COLOMBE ICED LATTE Offered at the Pool Complex Turnhouse and West Pavilion Choose from: Triple Shot Vanilla Mocha Brazilian

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CLUB EVENTS SANTA'S BRUNCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 I 10:30am - 1:30pm Reservations Required 48 Hours Cancellation Policy Times available: 10:30am I 11am I 11:30am I 12:30pm I 1:00pm RSVP to Receive Early Pricing by Thursday, December 3 $35++ per Adult, $17++ per Child (6-11), 5 & Under Free

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

Take your Annual Family Photo from 11am-1:30pm. Ride the Polar Express Train from 11am-2pm. We will also have fun Crafts and Children Entertainment.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 I 6:00pm - 8:30pm $17++ per Adult, $10++ per Child (6-11), 5 & Under Free

Join us for a night of BINGO Family FUN! Your ticket includes: Served Buffet, Bingo Games and Prizes.

FAMILY GINGERBREAD DECORATING PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 I 12:00pm - 2:00pm Reservations Required I 48 Hours Cancellation Policy Deadline for Reservations is Thursday, December 10 48 Hours Cancellation Policy $50++ per Family (Immediate Family up to a party of 5) Additional Family Members: 8++ per Adult, $5++ per Child $20++ for each Additional House

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 I 11:30am - 1:30pm Reservations Required I 48 Hours Cancellation Policy Times available: 11:30am I 12:30pm I 1:00pm RSVP to Receive Early Pricing by Tuesday, November 24 $34++ per Adult, $16++ per Child (6-11), 5 & Under Free

The PCC Annual Family Gingerbread Decorating Party is here one again! Get into the holiday spirit with all of your Family and Friends by celebrating this seasonal tradition! PCC will provide the house and candy for your decorating. Please feel free to bring some of your own supplies from home.

Thanksgiving is a time to surround yourself with good food, good friends and family. Join us at the Club for Thanksgiving Brunch!

THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT THANKSGIVING FEAST TO-GO - THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO ENJOY YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST RE-HEAT I PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 I 2PM-6PM OR THANKSGIVING MORNING AT 10AM OR 11AM HOT AND READY TO SERVE I THANKSGIVING DAY AT 11:30AM OR 1:00PM ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 BY 4PM COST: $235++ FULLY PREPARED FEAST

Make your Thanksgiving Day in the kitchen easy! Enjoy a Holiday Feast prepared by the Chefs at Providence Country Club. This delicious Thanksgiving Feast will feed up to 8 people and will be fully prepared.

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NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 I 5:00pm - 8:30pm RSVP to Receive Early Pricing by Tuesday, December 29 $40++ per Adult, $20++ per Child (6-11), 5 & Under Free

Celebrate the New Year with a Delicious Prime Rib and Seafood Served Buffet.

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GOLF FORE ALL

FROM THE LINKS As we begin to close the book on 2020 we want to thank the Members of Providence Country Club for continuing to support the game of golf. We’ve been lucky to have this avenue to escape the majority of a chaotic year. We were able to host Crown Cup and other fall events safely with record participation. Congratulations to all our winners but especially Kevin Koonts and Steve Arnall for being “Crowned” champions.

As we begin to work on the calendar for 2021 we’re optimistic that we can begin to return to a normal golf calendar. Hosting Crown Cup in the spring, The Cates Invitational in the fall, and other big events in prime golf months will be a priority. Again, thank you all for your support during the past year. We look forward to turning the page to 2021! Hope you all have a great holiday season. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay positive.

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

FINDING THE CENTER Finding the center of the clubface is a problem many of us struggle with. Working on your short game and hitting chips/pitches will greatly increase your chances of finding the center of the club more often. I suggest starting with a chipping net 8-10 yards away from you. Go through your pre-shot routine and set-up to hit shots into the net. I suggest keeping more weight forward on your left foot and the ball slightly back in your stance.

Take short swings with little body movement on the way back. Hit shots where you do everything you can to keep your left wrist flat at impact (for right handed players) but transfer your weight to your left foot. When hitting these shots you should strike the ball first then brush the turf. Really shouldn’t be much of a divot, if there is it should be after you impact the golf ball. Hitting short shots will greatly improve your ball striking as you move into hitting longer golf shots. Stop by the Golf Shop with any questions you may have.

PCC’S 2020 GAME IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE Back by popular demand, the Professional Staff is pleased to offer the 2020 Game Improvement Package! Features (10) 1/2 Hour Golf Lessons, using Video Analysis.

Lesson. All for $350!

2020 PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB TOURNAMENT AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Be on the lookout for updates to the calendar online or via daily emails from the Golf Shop. We anticipate a fantastic golf calendar for the Fall

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Junior Improvement Package, Ages 13 and under which will include (5) 1/2 Hour Lessons, Introduction to the Rules of Golf, Course Etiquette and a Club Evaluation. All for $150!

Please contact the Golf Professional Shop at 704.846.6325 for more information.

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GREENS AND GROUNDS PCC GOLF COURSE It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to become your new Golf Course Superintendent. I am excited for what the future holds here at Providence. I’m sure you all are glad the rough is done growing. Bear with us as we try to keep the golf course as clean as possible through the remainder of leaf season.

The winter time is thought to be the “off season” or the “slow” time of the year, however, that is not the case at all. During the winter, we are just as busy as any other time of year. The bermudagrass greens require special attention during the cold months, much like bentgrass greens require attention during the heat. Our greens thrive in the heat because bermudagrass is a warmseason turfgrass. Our main goal is to keep them alive through the winter.

Winter survival of bermudagrass greens requires extra care, input, and attention. It starts with a raised height of cut to act as extra insulation, or a buffer from the cold. We also focus on moisture and nutrient management to get us through the cold. We are fortunate enough to be able to cover greens to maintain tolerable soil temperatures when the air temperatures drop drastically.

Covering greens takes place when the temperature is 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Lastly, fungicides are used to protect the plants from disease during their most vulnerable time period

One major piece of the puzzle for winter survival of greens is moisture. Because the greens are not actively taking up water through the roots, we have to make sure the plants stay hydrated. Desiccation will occur if the plants dry out. We have to watch humidity levels, air temperature and soil temperature, wind speeds, and also monitor the moisture in the top three inches of the greens using our moisture meters. It is important to water the greens before and after covers are used. We also continue to use wetting agents in the dormant season. These chemicals help with penetration, holding, and moving water into and throughout the subsurface of the greens.

It is always important to never stop feeding the plants even though they might not be growing. If we were to have a warm spell in the middle of winter, the plants would actually wake up from dormancy and use some of the nutrients that they have stored. We do not want the nutrient supply to ever run out, so we spoon feed the plants either from foliar sprays, or granular applications so that there are always available nutrients. Recent research has shown that feeding the greens while they are dormant is crucial in the winter survival of ultradwarf bermudagrass putting surfaces.

When the greens are dormant, the chlorophyll exits the leaves and nutrients are stored in the roots and stolons. This is why the rest of the golf course turns brown. In order for the greens to remain green throughout the winter, we use pigments to give them their color. Pigment is different than paint in that the pigment program is started while the plants are still actively growing. The plants actually take in the pigment, unlike paint which is just that, paint on top of the leaves. The pigment also helps with heat retention, much like wearing a black shirt in the middle of July.

See you on the course, Mark Scott Golf Course Superintendent

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS

DINING AT HOME While we continue to navigate the waters of COVID-19 and its effect on hospitality, ask about ‘Dining at Home’ options at your club and consider us next time you are planning your next gathering. Our food and beverage teams are working hard to continue finding creative and safe solutions to fit your needs. From holiday meals to small intimate dinners or large-scale extravagant dinners, we can provide you and your family quality meals and top-notch service.

MCCONNELL GOLF HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Think of our clubs as a great place to shop this holiday season! With pro shops and catering options, we are here to share some great items to enhance the game and delight your taste buds. Look to us for everything from chef-made healthy dishes to top of the line golf gear and McConnell Golf gift cards. Want to surprise your special someone with that perfect holiday getaway? McConnell Golf offers on-site lodging for your convenience at Old North State Club on Badin Lake, Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC and Musgrove Mill Golf Club near Clinton, SC. Contact your club for details!

MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE As we look toward 2021, we are seeking ways to enhance content for the Spring and Summer issues of McConnell Golf, The Magazine. This starts with you, the members, and we want to hear your stories. If you are interested in submitting a story idea and/or writing for the magazine in the future, please send a brief outline of your ideas and contact information to Faith Inman, Communications Director at McConnell Golf, directly at finman@mcconnellgolf.com.

Since its inception, advertising dollars and member referrals have helped fund each issue of the magazine. Thanks to your support over the years, this publication has seen tremendous growth in readership and quality. If you wish to contribute to this McConnell Golf staple, we would love to hear from you. For more information regarding advertising with McConnell Golf, please contact your club's Membership Director.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE POLAR BEAR PLUNGE We’re freezin’ for a reason! Come bear the cold with us this January as we host the McConnell Golf’s Polar Bear Plunge - a fundraising event in which individuals raise or make a donation for the chance to plunge into their home club pool. This fun-filled event is in support of the World Wildlife Fund who helps save endangered polar bears.

Form a team and bring your entire family, your co-workers, friends or classmates. All guests are welcome! Keep an eye out for your club's date for the plunge!

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TENNIS

LADIES’ FED CUP FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 I 9:00AM – 12:00PM Cost: $25 per Person

FROM THE BASELINE To say it has been a crazy year would be an understatement. We have been through some unprecedented times this year with many ups and downs. I would like to thank you all for being so understanding and supportive during these times. Tennis has been the busiest I have ever seen it here in my almost 3 years as it is one of the few things we were able to do for a while and it seems like things are going to continue to stay active at the courts!! We have some great events coming up over the next couple of months and we hope you will join us on the courts. We have some of the best members around and I look forward to finishing 2020 strong and to an awesome 2021!!! As always, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your time at the club more enjoyable!!

This is a team-based event and is open to players of all ability levels. There are all-morning mimosas, lots of great tennis to be played, and lunch to follow. Ideally this event would have 24 players…for 4 teams of 6. You do not have to sign-up with a partner to participate. Get signed up quickly to make sure you get a spot, this is such a fun event!

NEW ADULT CLINIC OPTIONS BEGINNER LADIES CLINICS Cost: $15/clinic

These are great for those of you who are brand new to the game, or have been away for a while and are looking to get back in to tennis.

WILLIAM NOBLITT Director of Tennis

3RD ANNUAL MEN'S TENNIS MEMBER GUEST THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 6 : 3 0 P M - L A TE

TUESDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S BEGINNER CLINIC I 6:00PM-7:00PM email-wnoblitt@providencecc.com to sign up

Bring a guest and your A game for a night of great tennis, food and drinks!

FRIDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BEGINNER CLINIC I 10:00AM-11:00AM email-bkarpman@providencecc.com to sign up

Please RSVP to Brett at bkarman@providencecc.com JUNIOR DAVIS CUP WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 10:30AM-12:00PM COST: $30 per Person Ages/Levels: Orange/Green/Regular Ball

Info: All players will get the chance to compete against one another in a fun, matchplay format of both singles and doubles — a great way to continue to develop our match play through friendly competition! We will have pizza and refreshments for all players Event open to PCC Members only; Please email Mackenzie at mking@providencecc.com by Monday, November 23rd to sign your child up!

MEN’S PRO PICK ‘EM Thursday, December 3rd I 7:00PM-10:00PM Cost: $15 per Person

NEW MEN'S 2.5/3.0 CLINIC SATURDAYS I 12:00PM-1:00PM

This is for those that are just starting out or have a little tennis experience, but ready to take their games to the next level. email bkarpman@providencecc.com to sign up NEW PICKLEBALL CLINICS/ROUND ROBINS SATURDAYS I 10:00AM-11:00AM. Cost: $15/clinic

Pickleball is becoming more and more popular, and we are ready to get you out playing at PCC!!

You do not need any tennis experience to come out and play pickleball. We will supply the equipment, you just come out and join in and get better at or learn this fun, new sport. email jperez@providencecc.com to sign up

We will have 4 pros out teaming up with the members to compete in a team based format. We will have 4 teams total battling it out for the title!! This always proves to be a great time! Food and drinks provided as well!

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FITNESS

FITNESS CLASSES For November and December our fitness classes will be held in the ballroom and around the property, if space is available. To capture the optimal heat of the sun, times may vary. Stay tuned for our fitness class calendar with all of our awesome offerings

SMALL GROUP AND PERSONAL TRAINING

NOVEMBER IS LOSE YOUR STUFFING MONTH Fun classes and special training Live and Virtually. Kick-off the month with measurements and assessments by Kym and her trainers. Then, PLUG into special circuit classes, yoga, small group training and personal training to help you stay healthy and lose that extra stuffing this holiday season.

Kym and her amazing personal trainers are ready to assist you with any and of of your fitness needs. We are very mindful of our COVID protocols. We want to continue to be your safe haven!

Contact Kym at kreed@providencecc.com with any questions or concerns you may have. Also to schedule your training session.

CHRISTMAS TRAINING GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

Massage

Therapy

REINTRODUCING MASSAGE THERAPY We are excited to be able to reintroduce our Massage Therapist Krista Taylor... Give the gift of relaxation and health in a safe, clean environment. Contact the Fitness Center to schedule your appointment.

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DECEMBER FITNESS BRUNCH Fitness Brunch Thursday, December 10 | 11:30am Cost: $20++ Includes Lunch and a Cocktail

Come enjoy a healthy lunch and fun camaraderie with fellow Members. Steve Windham will be hosting a create your own Christmas Healthy Cocktail. This is where we will be making our own Delightful and Delicious Drink. Mark your calendar!

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NOVEMBER COOKIE OF THE MONTH: BOURBON CHOCOLATE SUGAR COOKIES Bruce McIntosh - Country Club of Asheville INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour ¾ Cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, sifted ½ TSP Baking Soda ¼ TSP Baking Powder ½ TSP Kosher Salt ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature ½ Cup (8 tablespoons) Unflavored Vegetable Shortening, room temperature 1 Cup Granulated Sugar

¾ Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Large Egg Yolk 3 TBSP Bourbon (optional, replace with 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract) 3 OZ. grated or very finely chopped dark or Semisweet Chocolate 1 Cup Raw/Turbinado Sugar 2 TSP Bourbon

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter until no longer chunky. Add shortening and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and uniformly mixed. Add sugar and brown sugar and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg and egg yolk and mix until incorporated; scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beater as necessary. Slowly mix in bourbon. Add dry ingredients in two additions, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Mix in finely chopped chocolate. If your dough is particularly soft you can refrigerate it for 10 to15 minutes or so to make it easier to roll. To make bourbon sugar, combine raw sugar and 2 teaspoons bourbon in a pint-sized mason jar. Screw on lid and shake the heck out of it, until sugar is evenly moistened and looks something like wet sand. Pour into a shallow bowl or dish. Scoop dough into 1 3/4-inch balls (the size of a medium cookie scoop). Roll into a smooth ball, then roll into bourbon sugar until evenly coated (the moist sugar will clump, but that’s the effect we’re going for!) Arrange on parchment lined cookie sheets leaving approximately 2 inches of space between cookies. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies have settled into shallow domes. They will be set around the edges but still puffed in the middle (they will flatten when they cool). Let cool on pan for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. To store, spread any leftover bourbon sugar in the bottom of an airtight storage container; arrange cookies in layers on top and tightly cover. Cookies will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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4 Kids Night Out-Reach

5 The Not So Newly-Wed Game

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DECEMBER COOKIE OF THE MONTH: HOLIDAY MERINGUE COOKIES Holston Hills Country Club Chris Shaw (one of our cooks) looks forward to the holiday season each and every year for a lot of reasons but one of those that is close to his heart is his mother’s Meringue Cookies. Chris says each time he has one it takes him back to being a child when he would make them with his mom.

He knew right away what cookie he wanted to submit for the Cookie of the Month when asked. He wanted to share with his McConnell Family the cookie that means so much to him.

INGREDIENTS 4 Each Egg White ½ TSP Cream of Tartar Pinch of Salt 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar (Superfine) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Mix Egg whites with whip attachment in mixer until frothy. Add Cream of Tartar and salt. Continue whipping until soft peaks form. While mixer is on low speed, slowly add sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time until sugar is dissolved and stiff peaks are formed.

Using a star tip in a piping bag, pipe out the meringue onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 45 min and then turn off the oven. Without opening the door let cookies stand in oven for 1 hour.

Store in air tight container. Yields 4 dozen cookies

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CHILDREN'S EVENTS

DROP-N-SHOP

KIDS -CATION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 WEDNESDAY, NOVERMBER 11 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22: *CHRISTMAS ~ (DROP -N-SHOP)) 9AM-3PM $50 - LUNCH INCLUDED Enjoy a day with us! Give your kids a FUN STAY-CATION during their school break. *Parents, drop the children off and get that last minute Christmas shopping completed

KIDS NIGHT OUT-REACH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 I 6:30PM-9:30PM Join us in a night of giving back to those who give so much! We are aiming high! Our goal is to make 50 Care Bags (packages) to send to our troops. We will be collecting the entire month of November.

Pick up a flyer that includes a donation wish list of items that the troops could really use while they are keeping us safe.

KIDS NIGHT OUT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 I 6:00PM-9:00PM $25++ PER CHILD, $5 OFF EACH SIBLING $30++ PER CHILD DAY OF REGISTRATION Join us and enjoy a night filled with Christmas Spirit, Awesome Crafts and Activities.

Movie Feature: Mickey's Christmas Carol