The Clubber May 2021

The Clubber DIGITAL EDITION: MAY 2021

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom Jordak, President Hans Warren, Vice President Chuck Handy, Treasurer John Hollmeyer, Secretary Mal McLean, Assistant Secretary Marty White, Legal Counsel Meredith Shorkey, Ex-Officio Eddie Bean Donnie Bobbitt Brian Boone Mike Broderick Bryan Gerrard Allison Moss Vince Sumner

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jean Zoutewelle, Interim General Manager/CFO Eric Reeves, Director of Golf Scott Kennon, Director of Golf Course Operations Scott Craig, Director of Culinary Operations Thomas Eek, Director of Tennis Brian Sette, Director of Dining Operations Jordan Kovalcik, Clubhouse Manager Silvia Lalinde, Membership Director Erin Schlegel, Youth & Activities Director

CLUB CONTACTS

Front Desk: 704.376.0741 Dining Reservations: 704.376.0741 Golf Shop: 704.376.0745 Tennis Shop: 704.364.2395 Fitness: 704.790.7891 Golf Turn: 704.376.4671 Men's Locker Room: 704.376.9441 Pool: 704.376.0741 ext. 142

Click to view our Newest Club Members View Membership Candidate Postings

MPCC BIRTHS James and Gatesy Plyler welcomed son, James Haywood III, on September 12, 2020 JR and Anna Plyler welcomed son, Benjamin Mullen, on March 28, 2021 Ken and Jenna King welcomed daughter, Alexandra Beatrice, on April 14, 2021 Jessica Knavel, MPCC Events Coordinator, and her husband Dave welcomed son, Bennett Pressley, on April 8, 2021

SUNDAY, MAY 9

Mother's Day SEATINGS AT 11AM, 1PM, 3PM & 5PM 150 MAXIMUM PER SEATING

LOWER LEVEL DINING ROOMS & OUTDOOR PATIOS STATIONS AND CHEF ATTENDED BUFFETS COMPLIMENTARY MIMOSAS BLOODY MARY STATION

MPCC & QUEENS UNIVERSITY ART, DESIGN & MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENT

Experience the Arts

A series weaving story-telling and the creative arts

From Ordinary Objects to High Art: The Composer Tells Us How He Did It! In 2017, Dr. Zach Zubow was commissioned by the Bechtler Ensemble to compose a piece inspired by Jean Tinguely’s kinetic sculpture, Santana. The Bare Plateau, composed for flute, guitar, cello, double bass, and percussion, embodies the artist’s use of motion and found objects through weaving melodies and harmonies that follows an erratic pattern of motion. The piece also explores various compositional styles and forms developed in the 20th and 21st centuries while still maintaining a semblance rooted in traditional music.

The listener will be able to hear the mechanisms of the sculpture, the turbulent beginning, followed by the perpetual motion representative of Tinguely’s kinetic sculpture. Zach will guide us through the creative process from ordinary to sublime!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021 5:30 PM | BALLROOM | $25/PERSON (includes glass of champagne or wine) This event will offer safe, socially distant entertainment.

Reservations are required. Limited to 50 people.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.

MOTHER SON PARTY

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

FRIDAY, MAY 7 | 6:00 - 9:00PM $33 MOMS | $16 KIDS 4-11 | UNDER 4 OUR GUEST Experience the thrill of the jungle right at MPCC! Reptiles 101 will be sharing their reptilian expertise. Learn more about common reptiles, their habitats and what makes them so cool!

Over 30 species will be available to view, and some even to touch! Music and food will also be offered.

Moms will enjoy a member signature bar.

Ladies, we encourage wearing flats or wedges as this event will be held at the tennis facility to provide us plenty of outdoor space.

Due to capacity limits, no guests please.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Swim Team

WARNING:

SHARK

2021 MPCC SWIM TEAM

Swim team registration is open!

Click the shark to register your child.

INFESTED

Meet Schedule Tuesday May 25: Time Trials Tuesday June 1: Charlotte @ Myers Park Thursday June 3: Myers Park @ Providence Tuesday June 8: Charlotte @ Myers Park Thursday June 10: Providence @ Myers Park Tuesday June 15: Carmel @ Myers Park Thursday June 17: Myers Park @ Carmel Tuesday June 22: League Meet Championship

Pool Safety Classes and Dependent Pool Orientation Sunday, May 16 | 12:00 - 1:00pm

Dependents ages 10 - 16 can visit the MPCC pool without a parent or guardian if they first complete a pool orientation course. The orientation is designed to ensure the dependent is capable of swimming the length of the pool without assistance, and a briefing of pool rules and etiquette. Each dependent that takes the course will receive a certificate and get their photo taken so that they may be easily identified at the pool check in.

Dependents at the pool without an adult will be responsible for abiding by all pool rules. A reservation for dependent usage of the pool will be required, and guests are not permitted.

Click to register.

WATERS!

Pool

The pool will open Friday-Sunday, May 21-23.

Full time hours begin May 28.

More details coming soon!

Save the Date!

Memorial Day Pool Party Monday, May 31

Golf

Fitting Days

Saturday, May 1 1:00 - 5:00pm

Sunday, May 13 2:00 - 6:00pm

Sunday, May 2 12:00 - 5:00pm

Saturday, May 22 1:00 - 5:00pm

Upcoming Men's Events Date

Event

Registration Date

May 15

McCanless/Myers/Gunter Cup Qualifier

Registration Open

May 19-21

The Scotsman: Senior Member-Guest

Registration Complete

May 29-31

McCanless/Myers/Gunter Cup Matches

Upcoming Ladies' Events Date May 4 May 6 May 11 May 13 May 18 May 20 May 25 May 27

Event Registration Date LGA Play Day (MYOP) Registration Open Ladies' 9 Holers Play Day (MYOP) Registration Open LGA Stats Challenge May 4 at 8:00am Ladies' 9 Holers Pros Choice (MYOP) May 6 at 8:00am LGA PGA Championship Draw May 11 at 8:00am Ladies' 9 Holers Play Day May 13 at 8:00am LGA Monthly Medal (MYOP) May 18 at 8:00am Ladies' 9 Holers Play Day (MYOP) May 20 at 8:00am

Junior Golf Afterschool Clinics Ages 4-9 Tuesdays & Wednesdays May 4, 5 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26

PGA Junior League Match May 6, 13, 20 Practice May 27 PGA Junior League Practice May 27 Parent/Junior Clinic May 22

Tennis

LADIES TENNIS Ladies Interclub: Congratulations to all of our Ladies’ Interclub tennis teams on a great spring season. Despite a rainy start, everyone is having an awesome season and is representing MPCC well. Way to go ladies!

Ladies’ Summer Fun Doubles: Offered Wednesday nights during June and July. Games will be from 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Stay after play for a little social time with friends afterwards. If you would like to participate, please email catherinehensley5@gmail.com to add your name to the Sign Up Genius. More info will follow once you register.

Cardio Tennis with Andrew Saturdays (Two Sessions Offered) 8:30 - 10:00am & 12:30 - 1:30pm Sunday: 9:00 to 10:30am Sign-ups open every Monday at 9:00am.

Don't delay - these fill up fast!

Staff Update A warm welcome to our newest Tennis Professionals, Marcus Tell and Bill Gregg. Marcus was previously at the Peninsula Club and Bill worked at Providence Day School. We are excited to grow our tennis program!

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Little Hitters Age 4-7

Junior Junior DevelopmentLittle Hitters (Ages 4-7) Competition 3:30 - 4:00pm | $13 per child Age 8 and up

3:30-4:00pm $13/child

4:00-5:00pm $18/child

5:00-6:00pm $18/child

Teaches introductory tennis sills in a fun and positive format to get your little ones interested and excited about tennis. Focuses on outdoor exercise, increased coordination and awareness and encourages group participation.

Students learn more advanced stroke production, tennis rules and etiquette, and basic single/doubles strategy.

This class is designed to include a variety of ages and skill level from beginner to high intermediate.

For juniors playing comptetitve and sanctioned match play (Myers Park USTA teams, middle/high school teams, tournaments). This program is for those dedicated to improving and competing at a high level.

704-364-2395 · teek@myersparkcc.com Drop ins welcome!

Grounds

THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER: An update on the tennis facility landscaping project

It has come to our attention that the grass at our tennis facility is DYING! While it was previously lush and pristine, a weed free paradise perfect to sink your sneakers into, it has since become crisp and brown in the last couple of weeks. What gives?

Far from lush, pristine, or any other adjective one could use to describe perfect turf, the tennis lawn had seen far better days. A combination of poor drainage and soil conditions had over the years rendered it a weedy and sparse mess. While in situ turf renovation is certainly possible, it takes a large amount of time and effort to achieve results. Our determination was that a drastic change was in order. Early this summer we plan to completely re-sod the tennis facility lawn with zoysia grass turf. It will in fact be lush, and green, and lovely.

The process involved begins with the removal of the existing turf and weeds. As we all know, pulling up deep rooted perennial weeds and Bermuda grass is often an exercise in futility, so herbicides are employed to kill out the existing vegetation, roots and all. As a precaution, a series of two applications several weeks apart are used to ensure complete removal. Voila- crispy brown lawn, just what we need!

Following this step, the ground will be scraped, raked, leveled and prepared as a perfect base for fresh green sod. While it is unsightly, it is an essential part of the process of getting our space into Myers Park shape.

Another exiting improvement will be the replacement of the poorly installed (and falling over) industrial style path lights. While the turf bed is being prepared the old lighting will be removed, trenching dug for new wiring, and high end brass path lights by Unique Lighting will be installed along all walkways. These lights will not only be far more aesthetically pleasing but also reduce our electric consumption drastically with the incorporation of low voltage LED technology.

Additional repairs to cracked concrete, drainage systems, and a slow transition to an improved planting scheme are all in the works as well. So as we gaze across the “golden plain” of tennis to the beautiful green of the golf course, know that in a few short months, the grass will indeed be greener. On both sides.

Scott Kennon, CGCS, Director of Golf Course Operations

Fitness At the Fitness Center, we are more than just a place to work out. With top of the line exercise equipment and a professionally trained and certified staff, we provide a variety of services to keep your body, mind and spirit healthy. Our goal is to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and in the process, we hope that we make you feel good. At the end of the day, bodies aren’t for looking good, they’re for living in, so the real measure of how great they are is whether they can do everything you want in them. Call us at 704-790-7891 or email us at fitness@myersparkcc.com.

Group Exercise We offer 20 classes a week including: yoga, strength, deep stretch, barre and Pilates. If you’ve been keeping your exercise to yourself and feel like you’re getting bored with your routine, it’s worth exploring some of the many benefits of group exercise. With the right activity and a great group of members, you can make burning fat and calories less like work and more like hanging out with friends. Advanced registration is required and the group exercise calendar is posted on our website, accessible by clicking here.

Massage Therapy Massage can help by making you feel better, improve your sleep, give you more range of motion and it’s just what your workout routine needs. A massage should be as unique as you are, so our therapists will tailor your session to fit your exact needs addressing the entire body or focusing on a specific area. Holly Beebe sees members, both male and female, in the massage room in the Fitness Center and can be reached at 704-491-8645. Elzbieta Trawinska sees female members in the Women’s Locker Room and can be reached at 704451-6642 Nutrition Services Our registered dietitian and nutritionist, Jacy Shaffer, can help you get ready for bathing suit season, but more importantly, she can start you on the right path for life. She’s easy to talk to, she’s a great listener, she’s professional and she knows her stuff. She assists members with meal planning, grocery lists, recipes and she also has a 10 pound challenge if that’s what you.

If you’re ready to have a real conversation about finding a way of eating that will leave you nourished and fulfilled, call Jacy at 312-391-0000.

Personal Training Our trainers are professionals who take their job seriously (but not themselves) and lead with kindness, compassion and understanding. They are talented, educated and experienced and each of them can train a member who has never exercised before just as easily and skillfully as they can a gifted athlete. With the help of a trainer, you will be able to stick to your exercise program and you will become stronger and leaner. The workouts aren’t easy, but they are appropriate and do-able and personal. They are tailored to your needs, your goals and your fitness level. Our trainers are part educator and part personal cheering squad.

Pilates Studio Are you looking for a way to improve your posture, coordination, flexibility, stability, endurance and core strength? Consider Pilates: a full body conditioning workout involving a series of controlled, focused movements that can be adapted to suit a variety of levels and abilities. Our Pilates Studio is located on the first floor of the Sports Complex and is equipped with two Pilates Reformers, two EXO chairs, a ladder barrel and a step barrel. We offer oneon-one Reformer sessions as well as duet training in the Studio.