Wakefield Newsletter May/June

MAY I JUNE 2020

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THE COUNTRY CLUB AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION WAKEFIELD PLANTATION

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WAKEFIELD PLANTATION COUNTRY CLUB STAFF

MAY & JUNE HOURS OF OPERATION

Michael Thomas mthomas@ccwakefieldplantation.com Club Manager

CURBSIDE TO-GO Tuesday I 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Saturday I 11:00am-8:00pm Sunday I 11:00am-6:00pm GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY Golf Shop Hours: Tuesday-Sunday I 7:00am

First Tee Time: Tuesday-Friday I 8:00am Saturday-Sunday I 7:30am TENNIS Monday-Thursday I 8:00am-7:00pm Friday-Sunday I 8:00am-4:00pm

WAKEFIELD PLANTATION PHONE NUMBERS Main Number I 919-488-5100 Golf Shop I 919-488-5200 Tennis Shop I 919-488-1930 Fitness/Pool I 919-348-4385 Membership Sales I 919-488-5205 Catering I 919-488-5211 Dining Reservations I 919-488-5100 ext. 7031 Member Accounting I 919-488-5100 ext. 7011 Member Activities I 919-488-5100 ext. 7015

Matt McConnell matt@mcconnellgolf.com Membership Director Kasey Olive kolive@mcconnellgolf.com Member Services Trey Yoder tyoder@ccwakefieldplantation.com Food & Beverage Director Todd Jackson tjackson@ccwakefieldplantation.com Executive Chef Courtney Tatum catering@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Catering Adam McLaughlin amclaughlin@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Golf Natalie Clemens nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities Todd Lawrence tlawrence@ccwakefieldplantation.com Director of Maintenance Operations Kyle Thortsen kthortsen@ccwakefieldplantation.com Corporate Director of Tennis

IN THIS ISSUE Your Club...…………….……………...………...…..………....2 Club News .....…………...……...….……….......…...……..3 Membership....………….……...…………..…...……….….4 WP Buzz..……….…..……..…....…...…….......….............5 Dining ..…....……..….……....……...……........……......6-7 Kid & Family Events...……...………...….….….…..…8 Summer Camps...…..…...…...………..…….......9-10 Swim Team..............…………..…………..…..……….11 It was an Easter to remember this year! We enjoyed seeing everyone for our drive by Easter basket pick up!! Thank you to those who participated!

Tennis...……...………....…...………......…..….….........12 Tee Time...….…........................…...…......……......13 McConnell News.....................…..........….......14 Calendar.......................................….......…........15

FEATURED ON THE COVER IS MIA AND DILLON TAYLOR

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CLUB NEWS Thank You! Nobody could have ever predicted that Covid 19 virus would take over the world in the manner in which it has. There are no manuals or instruction books to tell us what to do or how to do it in this type of situation. While the chaos is far from over, I am grateful for the support I have received from our members, from our staff and from the executive team at McConnell Golf.

I have seen more families playing golf together on the main golf course and on the 9 hole golf course. Spending quality time out in the fresh air has provided a great release. The tennis courts have remained packed. Curbside to go service has been a huge hit. It has given our culinary team a chance to think outside the box and come up with different nightly specials. Our staffs have crossed over departments to lend a hand to other departments. They have worked extremely hard to provide the best possible service during these unprecedented times.

Due to the Covid 19, the 2020 Rex Hospital Open has been cancelled. We look forward to hosting the 2021 Rex Hospital Open in May of next year. Until then let's take a look back on all the great memories from Rex 2019!

The membership has chosen to embrace what we could provide not what we could not provide. Who knows where this will end up when all it is said and done. The fear of the unknown is always scary. The membership has embraced the changes of what we are still able to offer.

We will continue to update you as new details come available. While it is always disappointing to cancel or postpone member events, the safety and well-being of our members and our staff will continue to be our number one priority.

All the best, be safe and thank you.

Michael Thomas, Club Manager

Congratulations to Head Golf Professional Ryan Vance for being named Wakefield Plantation’s Employee of the Quarter.

A native of Philadelphia, PA and PGM Graduate from Campbell University, Ryan has been a valuable member of the Wakefield team since January 2017.

Thank you Ryan for all your efforts and for going above and beyond.

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MEMBERSHIP Dear Members,

Remembering the Good Times!!

I hope this message finds you safe and healthy during this challenging time. I want to sincerely thank our supportive membership for staying with us while our company and country is in this medical and economic crisis. I have had many positive conversations of your appreciation and we look forward to getting through this pandemic with you. Thank you for your loyalty as it allows us to keep paying our employees and operating as best as we can.

Even though the Clubhouse and Fitness Center has been closed recently, we have been fortunate to still offer tennis, golf and to-go orders. We now have an even greater appreciation of the sports tennis and golf as there is little to do to get out of the house!

I would also like to sincerely thank our amazing staff who are fighting in trenches at the club every day. Our Tennis and Golf Operations have never worked harder serving our members. Superintendent Todd Lawrence has both golf courses in fantastic shape including the overall grounds of the property. Club Manager Michael Thomas is doing every job there is from driving the picker on the practice facility to performing in work out videos found on our new McConnell Golf Fitness Page on Facebook! The culinary team continues to be creative even when the dining room is closed. I highly recommend you pick up one of our Butcher Shoppe On The Go dinner boxes which are fun to cook and delicious to enjoy at home. Chef Greg safely prepares each box with fresh products and I promise these are amazing!

We are taking every precaution possible so you can still safely enjoy your membership during this challenging time but we look forward to getting through this together. Thank you for your commitment to the club and please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do to assist.

Welcome new members Scott Campbell David & Danielle Duvall with children Garrison, Alexandra, Gabriella and Oliver Lee Edwards with children Davis and Ellianna James & Amy Foley with child Kathryn Amita Gupta & Madan Lal Philip McEwen & Jacqueline Lindsay Michael & Sherry Patti with children Elijah and Micah Fred & Ann Raab Shepherd & Ann Rosenblum with children John and Daniel Best regards, Matt McConnell, Membership Director

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WP buzz Look who’s talking about our club! Please enjoy a few of our favorite social media mentions below – and keep sharing your experiences by tagging Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.

@jaime_holt_pt Had a great time with this beauty @ finster_5 Felt good to get outside a bit after a long tough week

Austin Merritt Cheers to the Hanks! — with JP Riggleman and Chase Boyer at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation.

@home_with_jill They are getting pretty good! [and pretty close to the same height]

@dhinson Beautiful day for a round on the par 3 course with Kip.

CCWakefieldPlantation @CCatWakefield @CCWakefieldPlantation

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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION As expressed across all departments, I would like to personally thank our members for the support, words of encouragement, and daily extensions of gratitude we have been receiving from you. The heart of this community has been very uplifting, and we are truly honored to continue to have the opportunity to serve you. We enjoy being a part of your day, whether it is to save the stresses of dinner planning for the night , or just simply exchanging smiles and serving a familiar meal.

It is a privilege to savor food more now than ever to please come by and see us! Let us do our part in brightening your day by sharing positive energy and amazing food. Our chefs have worked do diligently and creatively to provide a comforting and enjoyable experience. As you can see they have done a fantastic job! Like Coretta Scott King once said, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." We will continue to work hard to find ways to give you, our community, the best we have to offer. Once again, from our team, we sincerely thank you for your support.

Trey Yoder, Food & Beverage Director

MAY Cookie of the month ~ Walnut Shortbread Dennis Freeland ~ Porter's Neck Country Club

Ingredients: 2 Cups AP Flour 1 Cup Cornstarch 1 TSP Salt 2 sticks Butter, softened 1 Cup Sugar 1 ½ TSP Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Fine Chopped Walnuts 6 oz. Semisweet Chocolate Chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt. In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar till fluffy. Add vanilla and walnuts. Lightly stir till blended. Gradually add dry ingredients. Form into tablespoon size discs and place on baking sheet and bake until golden and firm to touch. Immediately drop chocolate chips on each cookie. When melted, gently spread and let cool. Traditional Scottish recipe, these are rich but not too sweet.

CURBSIDE TO-GO To make things easier for our Members and their families during this difficult time, our Chefs and the amazing culinary team here at Wakefield are offering nightly family style dinner features every Wednesday-Saturday. Keep a look out for a daily email listing the evenings Family Style Feature. Take advantage of these great offerings by calling 919-348-4374 to reserve your meals each night!

Hours of Pick-Up: Lunch Tuesday: 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 11:00am-6:00pm Dinner Wednesday-Saturday: 5:00pm-8:00pm

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MAY BEVERAGE SPECIALS Beer of the Month: Pin High Pilsner Wine of the Month: Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc Cocktail of the Month: Katie's Elderflower Excellence (Gin, Elderflower liquor, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters, topped with Egg White and Elderfower foam)

*Due to covid-19 and time of print the events are subject to change, watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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DINING EVENTS & INFORMATION I want to start by personally thanking all of our Members and their families for sticking by us here at Wakefield during what was a really scary time in our world. Here at Wakefield, our members become family, and families stick together especially during the worst of times. Now that we are slowly getting back to normal, I am really looking forward to our busy summer season! We’ve got lots planned for you in May & June, and we’re kicking it off with our always popular Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday May, 10th!

Don’t forget to call and make your To-Go order now to celebrate all you wonderful mommas out there! Natalie and her team down at the Sports Club will be busy with getting ready for summer camps to begin for the kids, so don’t forget to sign them up for camps each week! First camp starts the second week in June! While lots of events were cancelled and rescheduled in the past couple of months, I am really happy to be getting back into the swing of things with all of my clients and putting on amazing private events. There’s no time to waste, so call or email me at any time with any and all of your catering and event needs!

Courtney Tatum, Director of Catering & Events

MOTHER'S DAY TO GO Sunday, May 10th I 11:00am-1:00pm

The Culinary team has put together a delicious family style Mother's Day menu to enjoy on this special day. Please place your order by Tuesday, May 5th by calling 919-348-4374.

Menu: (serves 4-6 people comfortably) Choice of: Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms Bordelaise Sauce $160 Grilled Sixty South Salmon with Pea Shoots and Preserved Lemon $150 Roasted Chicken Breast with Artichoke and Asparagus Relish $140 Includes: Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and Brioche Croutons Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Sauteed French Bean Beans with Crispy Shallots Cauliflower Gratin Yeast Rolls with Whipped Butter Flourless Chocolate Torte with Grand Marnier Creme Anglaise

Options are subject to change based on availability.

Meals can be picked up Mother's Day 11am-1pm.

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JUNE Cookie of the month ~ New York Cheesecake Cookies Sean O'Neill ~ Treyburn Country Club

Ingredients: 1 ¼ Cups Finely Crushed Graham Crackers 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour 1 ½ TSP Baking Powder 1 stick Unsalted Butter, softened ½ Cup Packed Brown Sugar 1 Egg Separated 3 OZ. Cream Cheese, softened ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar 2 TSP Lemon Zest ½ TSP Vanilla Extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, or 325 degrees F low fan convection oven. In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder. In a medium bowl, beat together the butter with the brown sugar. Add the egg white and beat until well combined. Add to the graham cracker crumb mixture and blend until just combined. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, with the granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla until well combined. Set aside. Using a small scoop, scoop out the cookie dough and place on a nonstick or parchment lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly, pressing your thumb in the center of the ball to create a small bowl shape, repeat with remaining dough. Spoon the cream cheese into the indents of the cookies. Bake until the filling is barely set and the cookies are lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing them to completely cool on a wire rack. *Yields about 12 cookies

JUNE BEVERAGE SPECIALS

Beer of the Month: Bell's Oberon Wine of the Month: Quilt Cabernet Cocktail of the Month: Smoky Lemonade (House Lemonade, Citron Vodka, Fever-Tree 'Smoky Ginger Ale') PAGE 7

KID & FAMILY EVENTS The last few weeks have been very difficult personally and professionally for me. This career that I have pursued my entire life has been about being around people, families, kids and co-workers. Seeing a lot of you Easter weekend lifted my spirits and gave me the hope and drive to plan for what I believe will be the most memorable summer we have here at WP. I can promise you that we are preparing and ready to open with the recommended guidelines as soon as we are able to.

We will be back to our poolside parties, yoga classes, birthday parties and summer camps soon! Please keep an eye on the weekly happenings for updates on activities and events for May & June.

Thank you for your continued support to Wakefield Plantation and to our entire team as it really does mean the world to us! I can't wait to see you all again soon!!

Natalie Clemens, Corporate Director of Wellness & Activities MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY Monday, May 25th I 12pm-3pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: free for the party *Buffet or any F&B will be an additional charge

It is the best party of the year and we are kicking off summer with a bang! We will have a massive water slide to try out, crafts, poolside games, a DJ playing your favorite tunes and so much more! Keep an eye out for the buffet menu and pricing. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 20th.

FLICK N' FLOAT Friday, May 29th & June 26th I 8:30pm (or when it gets dark) Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: free for the movie *Food & Beverage by Member Charge

It is the first Flick n' Float of the season with another one in June and it is the only time you are allowed to bring in a small to medium size raft to the pool! Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars as we watch a family friendly movie. The movie will be announced at a later date and you will have a chance to recommend a movie at the Memorial Day Pool Party! *Floats will only be allowed into the pool at 8pm.

*Due to covid-19 and time of print, events are subject to change. Watch your weekly club communications for the latest and most updated information.

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SUNDAY SOAKDAY FUNDAY Sunday, May 31st I 2:00pm-3:00pm Ages: 6 & up I Location: Pool Fee: complimentary

Summer is here and it is time to get wet n' wild!! Join us for a Sunday Funday activity all revolving around water!! With water balloons, the sponge relay and so much more you will definitely not want to miss this fun-filled activity! So grab your goggles, towel, swim suit and join us on the front lawn. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 28th.

LIVE MUSIC POOLSIDE Saturday, June 13th I 7:30pm-9:30pm Ages: Everyone I Location: Pool Fee: Complimentary *Food & Beverage by Member Charge

Jason Adamo joins us as we kick off our Live Music series of the summer!

Jason received RIAA Gold & Platinum plaques as a songwriter for the song "Beautiful Believer" on Brett Young's debut album on The Big Machine Label Group. Let Jason entertain you and your friends on this relaxing evening poolside!

POOL PARTIES It is not too early to get your summer party on the calendar! Let the activities team at Wakefield do all the work! How about a pool party, or a party customized just for you? You let us know what you have in mind and we will make it a party to remember!

DELUXE PARTY PACKAGE $18 per child (up to 20 kids) I Food for the kids I Two-hour use of the facility I Two trained staff members I Activities and programming for customized party I $75 service charge (Covers set up/tear down of event) BASIC PARTY PACKAGE $100 Food & Beverage Minimum I 2-3 hours of pool time during operating hours I $5 guest fee for every non-member I $75 service charge *If you would like to book a party or if you have any questions please contact Natalie.

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SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 3-5 DINO KINGDOM CAMP June 8th–June 12th We are going back in time and learning all about the wild world of Dinosaurs! We will visit the different dinosaur eras, go on a dino dig, make dino ice eggs , create our own fossils and so much more! Don’t miss out on the first camp of the season and register by Tuesday, June 2nd.

DISNEY PLUS CAMP June 15th-June 19th Celebrate the release of the new network where each day represents a different offer! From Pixar to National Geographic this will be a week filled with treasure, magic and surprises! Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 9th to reserve your spot.

WET N’ WILD June 22nd-June 26th It is our favorite week of the entire camp summer schedule - Wet N’ Wild!!

This week is filled with nothing but water games, water balloons lots of pool time and so much more! You will not stay dry during this week that revolves all around the water! Please RSVP by Tuesday June 16th.

ZOO KEEPERS CAMP July 6th-July 10th We are going to become zoo keepers this week as we visit the wild world of animals! We will build our very own zoo, go on an animal hunt, create our own animal masks and may even get a visit from a live animal! Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 30th.

SWINTER CAMP July 13th-July 17th It’s Christmas in July!! Join us for this festive week with snowball fights, bell toss, sled races, holiday crafts and even our own version of creating a gingerbread house! Let’s bring back our favorite time of year in this funfilled week! Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 7th.

FAIRY TALE CAMP August 3rd-August 7th Each day of the week will be dedicated to a different fairy tale. We will read the story, and base all the activities, crafts and games around that particular tale. This will be a magical and memorable week so don’t’ miss out and RSVP by Tuesday, July 28th.

CAMP INFORMATION: ACTIVITY CAMPS ONLY All of our camps (both age groups) run from 9:00am-3:00pm. We will be sending you a reminder with the camp agenda, what to bring and the menu a week prior to each camp.

We ask that you please register your child a week before the start of camp. To register vist www. ccwakefieldplantation.com or by emailing Natalie at nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com or through the McConnell app.

Camp is $200 for the week or $45 per day. There is a 20% sibling discount for families with two or more children for activity camps only. Each day will be filled with activities, crafts, swimming, lunch, snacks and much more!

AFTER HOURS CARE This summer we will be providing after hour camp care. This will be available from 3:00pm-5:00pm. There will be a charge of $8.00 per hour and an activity leader will keep them busy through games, swimming, activities, crafts etc. This is only available for children who are signed up for the camp. If you are interested in participation in after hour care, please contact Natalie before the week of camp.

PLANET PARTY July 20th-July 24th This camp is going to be out of this world as we learn all about the wonderful world of space! We will battle aliens, make space ships, explore the galaxy and will become our very own astronauts by the end of the week! Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 14th.

GOING FOR THE GOLD July 27th-July 31st It is time for the summer Olympics and although we can’t be in Tokyo watching we are going to have our very own Wakefield Olympics right here at the Sports Club! We will hold our own opening and closing ceremonies, build our own torch, compete in a variety of events and everyone will receive a medal! Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 21st.

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SUMMER CAMPS FOR AGES 6-11 BRING ON THE BOARD GAMES June 8th-June 12th Join us as we bring the smaller version of a board game to life as we make it lifesize! We will be duplicating Hungry, Hungry Hippo, Battleship, Trouble, Jenga and so many more! Bring your A game and be ready for a week of challenges, fun, and competition! Please RSVP

by Tuesday, June 2nd.

JEDI MASTER ENGINEERING WITH LEGO MATERIALS CAMP June 15th-June 19th The force is strong in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi. Use the force and tens of thousands of LEGO parts to raise your X-Wing from Dagobah swamp, challenge the AT-AT walkers on Hoth and fly the Millennium Falcon through the Kessel Run. Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while you explore a galaxy, far, far away. Please RSVP Tuesday, June 9th.

WET N’ WILD June 22nd-June 26th It is the best camp week of the year—Wet N’ Wild! From slip n’ slides, to water balloon games galore this is one week where staying dry is not an option! So grab your suit, sunscreen and your goggles for this wacky wild week! Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 16th.

CAREER CAMP July 20th-July 24th During this week we will have visits from the first responders, along with our Executive Chef and some other surprise visitors to talk to you about future careers! It will be a fun yet informative week of camp!

Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 14th.

CAMP INFORMATION: ACTIVITY CAMPS ONLY All of our camps (both age groups) run from 9:00am-3:00pm. We will be sending you a reminder with the camp agenda, what to bring and the menu a week prior to each camp.

We ask that you register your child a week before the start of camp. To register you may do so online at www. ccwakefieldplantation.com or by e-mailing Natalie at nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com or through the McConnell app.

Camp is $200 for the week or $45 per day. There is a 20% sibling discount for families with two or more children for activity camps only.

Each day will be filled with activities, crafts, swimming, lunch, snacks and much more!

AFTER HOURS CARE This summer we will be providing after hour camp care. This will be available from 3:00pm -5:00pm. There will be a charge of $8.00 per hour and an activity leader will keep them busy through games, swimming, activities, crafts etc. This is only available for children who are signed up for the camp. If you are interested in participation in after hour care, please contact Natalie before the week of camp.

CANCELLATION POLICY If you cancel within 24 hours of the event you will still be charged 50% of the price.

WAKEFIELD OLYMPICS July 27th-July 31st To celebrate the Summer Olympics we are going to hold our very own ceremony right here! We will be dividing the group into different countries, competing in a variety of different events and crowning the gold, silver and bronze winners after each event! Get ready to go for the Gold in this Sports Themed Week! Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 21st.

VIDEO GAMES GALORE August 10th-August 14th We are bringing some video games outside of the TV to real life as we challenge you in popular games such as Fortnight, Zelda, Mario Brothers and much more! Do you have what it takes to play these games without the control?! Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 4th.

TIME WARP CAMP August 17th-August 21st We are going back in time and dancing through the decades during this fun, funky week of camp! Each day we will visit a different decade which could be anywhere from the 50’s to the 80’s! We will play games and activities based on the particular theme/decade of the day! Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 11th.

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2020 Swim Team Information Wakefield Plantation is offering its 2020 summer swim league for members only. The program will help swimmers of all ages and abilities, from the novice 6 and under to the advanced 15 and over. Each year nearly 100 children from The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation participate on the swim team. It is a fun and enjoyable experience for them, where they improve their swimming skills, learn about team spirit, and socialize with their friends.

Registration for swim team is open and to register please use this link: www.tpcwakefieldswim.com. On the website you will be able to find all the information regarding the practice schedule, meets, pricing etc. We look forward to another fun and successful Tsunami season!!

*This season is still going to happen as of now, we will keep you posted through e-mail communications on any changes. If you are interested we suggest you register online. There will be no billing to your membership account until we know the season will happen. If you have any questions please contact Natalie.

Meet the Coaches!

Head Coach – Stan Joyner Stan was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC where he was a lifeguard, swim lessons instructor and a member of the YMCA swim team through High School. He attended East Carolina University where he was a member of the swim team for a short time. Currently Stan and his wife Amy own and operate British Swim School where he continues to teach swim lessons as well as work with neighborhood swim team members on their technique and stroke development during the off season. He is also a High School Official for swimming where he has judged many meets including the Regionals and State Championships.

Assistant Coach - Madeline Wright Madeline is graduating from Wakefield High School this year and is looking forward to the next set of challenges and opportunities in college. She is excited to be back with the Tsunamis, where she has swam or coached since she was 4. Her focus is to promote sportsmanship and teamwork while encouraging the kids to work hard and have fun. Team spirit and cheering for others offer valuable lessons that she also endorses. Finally, Madeline believes every child should have a chance to develop confidence in and around water, which comes from learning proper stroke technique. She looks forward to another great season!

Assistant Coach – Aidan Mabunga Aiden is currently studying at UNC Charlotte and swam for seven years for both Mor and Yota. This will be his second year helping coach the Tsunamis and he is looking forward to another amazing season!

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TENNIS TIME The beautiful weather is here and we are ready to fire up the tennis program for the months ahead. Before we get into our May and June events, we would like to thank all of our members for the support of our program and the club over the last several months. We have made the best of the situation at hand and the court sheet has seen a steady flow of play. Thank you ALL for choosing to spend your time with us out on the courts! It is time to register for our ladies in house summer tennis league. Matches will start on June 3rd and will end on August 19th.This league is all about fun with your friends. After the last match of the season, plan to stay around as we will have a delicious lunch and some fun giveaways. If you would like to participate please contact the tennis shop to get your name on the list. Also coming in June is our first Mixed Doubles Series of the year. This year we will have a new format that promises to have the perfect balance of competitive play and laughs with your friends. June 13th will be our first evening of play followed by live music at the pool.

Grab your doubles partner and we will see you on the courts! Pickle Ball is back, bust out your paddles ladies and gentlemen it’s time to get the ball rolling again on the fastest growing sport in the country. Join us May 16th as Coach Andrew goes through the PB basics as we enjoy some cold beverage and round-robin play. You can sign up for this event on-line or by emailing ahodges@ccwakefieldplantation.com. Again thank you all for the support of our program and club over the last several months. We are going to have a fun summer of tennis and cannot wait to see everyone back on the courts!

Kyle Thortsen, Corporate Director of Tennis

SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS TENNIS TOTS Tennis Tots camp will focus on the development of hand eye coordination, footwork and the mechanics of the tennis swing. Following the USTA guidelines for 10 and under tennis, we will use smaller courts, smaller racquets, and bigger brighter balls! All week’s practice will lead to Fridays MEGA Game Day where each junior will hit and play games for prizes. The tennis portion of the camp will be from 9:00am-12:00pm. If your camper would like to stay longer, we have an extended camp option that runs from 12:00pm3:00pm which includes lunch, swimming and activities.

Dates, Ages and Pricing: June 22nd-26th I July 6th-10th I August 3rd-7th I Ages: 4-7 Tennis is 9:00am-12:00pm is $185 per week.

With Lunch and Activities running 9:00am-3:00pm is $260 per week

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS Junior Tennis Camp is a progressive five day camp that will focus on all aspects of the game of tennis. Each day of this camp will begin with stretches and a fun warm up activity/game. We will progress throughout the week learning new strokes and strategies using age appropriate equipment. After reviewing rules and scoring. Players will put their skills to the test with live ball practice of that day’s stroke. We will finish the week with Friday Match Play Day! Campers will have the option to stay at camp until 3:00pm this year! The tennis portion of camp will be from 9:00am-12:00pm, with activities in and out of the pool from 12:00pm-3:00pm for an additional fee.

Dates, Ages and Pricing: June 22nd-26th I July 6th-10th I August 3rd-7th I Ages: 8-13 Tennis is 9:00am-12:00pm is $185 per week With Lunch and Activities running 9:00am-3:00pm is $260 per week

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TEE IT UP The past few months have been challenging for our country as well as The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation community. I hope by the time that this newsletter gets to you we have made a turn for the better in regards to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please continue to practice social distancing and other practices that we have in place at the club until further notice. The golf staff appreciates the support of the membership that we have received during these trying times.

I have personally received numerous compliments and emails on the efforts to keep the membership and staff safe while allowing golf to continue. We have made some adjustments and to the schedule this year moving many of our events to later in the calendar year. We have rescheduled the Tuscarora to October 1st-3rd. The Senior and Ladies Club Championship which were originally scheduled for the weekend of October 3rd & 4th will be moved to the weekend of October 17th & 18th in conjunction with the Men’s Club Championship. We are currently working on new dates for the Ladies Azalea and Challenge Cup and will release those new dates as soon they are confirmed.

The golf staff is looking forward to getting past these difficult times and back to our normal operation. We appreciate working for a great membership that loves and supports The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation. If I can assist you in anyway please don’t hesitate to reach out, my door is always open!

AdamMcLaughlin, PGA, Director of Golf

TEAM: Silvia Cardona, JoLee Carpenito, Sheryl Hakes, Mary Scott Honbarrier, Tanya Kozlowski, Sheri Lehmann, Helen Lundie, Susan Mitchell, Trude Myhrvold, Susan Napolitano, and Terresa Zimmerman

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!

Congratulations to the Wakefield women for winning the 2019 Triangle Interclub Play (TIP) Championship. 14 area courses competed in two divisions for the 2019 season. In Division II, Wakefield competed with six area teams in head to head match play. They won the top spot and a chance to face the Division I winners, Bentwinds, in the final championship match. Wakefield won 19.5 to 16.5. In all, 11 Wakefield women participated throughout the season from Wakefield. Congratulations ladies on an incredible achievement!

Fundamental Junior Golf Camp: Ages: 5-10 Golf Camp running 9:00am-12:00pm is $175 Golf Camp, Lunch and Activities running 9:00am-3:00pm is $250 per week Dates: June 16th-19th July 14th-17th August 11th-14th Elite Operation 36 Golf Camp: Ages: 9 & Up Golf Camp includes Lunch from 9:00am-3:00pm is $375 per week Dates: June 23rd-26th July 21st-24th August 18th-21st

*Call the golf shop at 919-488-5200 or use the Wakefield Calendar on our website to sign up for any of the summer golf programs

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MCCONNELL GOLF NEWS

STAY FIT ONLINE Over 400 McConnell Golf members (and counting!) are enjoying daily, at-home workout videos through our new private Facebook group.

Fitness instructors from across the sister properties share workouts for all fitness levels including circuit and strength training, yoga, and even tips to get the most from a walk outside.

To participate, simply visit Facebook.com/groups/MCGFit and look for the “Join” button below the photo. Provide your alphanumeric membership number and you’ll be added to the group. We hope members can return to their fitness centers soon but until then - stay in touch online, stay fit and stay healthy!

SUMMERTIME IN A SNAP So many McConnell Golf members are enjoying the convenience of our mobile app to book tee times, courts and pay their bill! It is easy to navigate, available for both Apple and Android, and keeps you logged in so there’s no need to reenter your password.

If you haven’t yet, get yourself ready for summer and download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store - right now! (Search “McConnell Golf”) Then, log in with your same credentials as the private website and stay in-the-know with club news as summer fills up our schedules.

In addition to the PGA TOUR’s schedule modifications, the Korn Ferry Tour recently announced that the Visit Knoxville Open, hosted by Holston Hills Country Club, is postponed with a date yet to be determined.

STRONGER TOGETHER

SAVE THE DATE! The Wyndham Championship, held at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC, is postponed to August 10-16, 2020.

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Working in hospitality means our employees love to serve and connect with people. In these times, our staff misses these interactions dearly. The support we've received from the membership however, has been overwhelming. We just wanted to say, "Thank you." Thank you for every round of golf. Every to-go order. Every email, comment, like and share. We could not do what we love to do without you, and if anything, these trying times underscore the value of community. We are so very proud to serve you, and to have built a network of clubs with your support that sustains us all in good times and bad.

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Mother's Day Take Out

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Pool open 4-8pm

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Pool open 4-8pm

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Pool Open 4-8pm

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Bring on the Board Games Camp Dino Camp

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Bring on the Board Games Camp Dino Camp

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Live Music Poolside

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15 Jedi Lego Camp Disney Camp

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Jedi Lego Camp Disney Camp Junior Golf Camp Home Swim Meet - pool closes at 4pm

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Jedi Lego Camp Disney Camp Junior Golf Campy

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Jedi Lego Camp Disney Camp Junior Golf Camp

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Jedi Lego Camp Disney Camp Junior Golf Camp

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Wet n' Wild Camp x 2 Tennis Tots Camp Junior Tennis Camp

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Wet n' Wild Camp x 2 Tennis Tots Camp Junior Tennis Camp Elite Operation 36 Golf Camp

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Wet n' Wild Camp x 2 Tennis Tots Camp Junior Tennis Camp Elite Operation 36 Golf Camp

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Wet n' Wild Camp x 2 Tennis Tots Camp Junior Tennis Camp Elite Operation 36 Golf Camp

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Wet n' Wild Camp x 2 Tennis Tots Camp Junior Tennis Camp Elite Operation 36 Golf Camp

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