June 2024 by rehobothbeachcountryclub

REHOBOTH BEACH COUNTRY CLUB

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SHARON

President

JOHN

Vice President, Governance Chair

Secretary, Golf Chair

JOHN

Treasurer, Finance Chair

GERRY

Executive At Large, Racquets Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANDREW

DANIEL COAR

Long Range Planning Chair

DANIEL

JAMES A. HORTY, III House Chair

JOE KIRCHNER Buildings Chair

KAREN

MIKE

WILLIAM

General Manager’s Update

Member Billing Statement Changes

Membership Reminders

All Things Food & & Beverage

Culinary Updates & Wine, Spirits & More

Youth Activities

Golf Updates and Reminders

The Reason Behind Aerification

Fitness Class Updates & New Offerings! “Learn the Gym“ & TPI Racquets Updates & Ladies’ Member-Guest

Pool Updates, Swim Team & Swimming Lessons

Member Submitted Photos

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The season has officially begun with the Memorial Day activities and I hope everyone is ready for a great summer at RBCC. The Talon Tribe and Board have been hard at work to make this the best year ever! We hope you can see and will enjoy all the improvements to the beautiful campus. When I visit the Club, it is wonderful to see so many Members reconnecting with friends, looking so happy, and enjoying all that RBCC has to offer.

As you should know by now, the Board and Management have spent the winter working on the future sustainability of the Club. With our new Strategic Plan front and center; we formed Vision 2030 that conveys where we are headed and how we get there.We have attempted to be strategic and transparent in our communication with membership through member surveys, Coffees with C, Newsletters, Board Briefs, focus groups, and informal conversations. It has been an exciting and exhausting process! At the same time, it has been a wonderful opportunity for me to become acquainted with so many of you from those who participated in the focus groups to those who have contacted me personally to discuss concerns, as well as support, for the strategic changes we are proposing.

Next Saturday, you will be receiving our findings and recommendations on initiating Capital Dues, which will require a membership vote to approve. Between Member participation on the Ad Hoc Capital Dues Committee, Board, Management, and RBCC Committees, we have literally spent thousands of hours working through an understanding of the issues and deciding upon an amount we feel is necessary, fair, and equitable. All this information will be presented, clearly to you, in a publication on June 8th and followed up with four live Member Q&A meetings. The deadline to vote will be Saturday, June 29.

It is crucial that we receive a vote of YES on this initiative. I have heard some Members talk about all the changes that are going on at the Club, wondering if they really are necessary. As I wrote in my March letter, change is hard and may create anxiety and displeasure. What one Member thinks is change for the good, another may think unnecessary. While I believe we can do a better job of communicating necessary changes before they happen (i.e., golf activities, course maintenance, etc.), we are doing our best to listen to and address these concerns when you tell us about them.

Sharon Covington Board President

On the weighty issue of capital dues, the need for this change is absolute and requires us to come together for the future of the Club with an open mind to understand and receive the reasoning. My favorite optimist, Ted Lasso, reminds us, “Doing the right thing is never the wrong thing.” Please be a good steward for our next 100 years and vote YES for capital dues.

I look forward to meeting and seeing more of you over the summer!

Carpiu "C" Chereches GM/COO

GENERAL MANAGER’S UPDATE

As the summer season starts and we begin to see more faces, we hope you’ll be pleased with how we’ve listened to your feedback, through surveys, Coffee with C, and in-passing conversations. Why? Because our main objective is to make sure you really enjoy being here, and being here often is the best response we can get.

C's Poem of the Month

"Peacefully

The quiet stars came out, one after one; The holy twilight fell upon the sea, The summer day was done" - Celia Thaxter

Jovial June… the time when everyone agrees we are truly in season. It feels surreal how the Board, the Committees, and the Talon Tribe “race to the finish line” of when everything needs to be done and ready for Memorial Day, only to realize that the same finish line instantly becomes the start line for an intense summer season.

If this year’s Memorial Day weekend is any indication of how busy the rest of the summer will be, we’re in for a record one. We had outstanding numbers for lunch and dinner covers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, packed racquet courts and a waiting list for the Racquets Kickoff Celebration, full tee sheets for golf, and topped the participation level for the Memorial Day Cookout, with over 600 covers, despite the fog rolling over the Bay.

The “off season” work efforts of the entire Leadership had both strategic goals like the extremely important Capital Dues Initiative with the kickoff publication being distributed on June 8, and operational goals like improved playing conditions for racquets and golf, improved pool experience, added fitness offerings, and the diverse daily menu options It is also the first season when we could expand the Club hours to the max, being open 7 days a week for the restaurant. We didn’t stop there at this “expansion,” but also decided to grow the Happy Hour locations, more menu options, an even higher diversity of events, and now we’re even planning for free food for children to entice our younger families to move us up the list when it comes to their dining choice.

Whether you’ve been around the entire year or just returning to RBCC, we’ll be here to welcome you and sometimes remind you of our Club rules. But hopefully, not too often if we can get your support. We’ll also always be here to answer your questions, introduce you to new Tribe staff members with around 90 new smiling faces on campus, “feed” on your feedback and overall make this year a memorable one for the end of our Club’s first centennial.

The entire Leadership Team wishes everyone a happy season. We’re hoping to see you soon and see you often.

Thank you for the enormous support!

TALON TRIBE UPDATE

The Talon Tribe is thrilled to welcome back our seasonal staff! Over the past three weeks, we have rehired and newly hired over 50 employees from all over the US and the world to staff the Golf Course Maintenance, Golf Shop, Outside Services, Food & Beverage and the Pool. We have employees hailing from Massachusetts, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ecuador, El Salvador, Romania, Montenegro, South Africa, Jamaica and even the Philippines this year. They are all excited to be here and ready to provide you with the must-have membership experience this summer.

We are also excited to welcome the Club’s new Controller, Heather Feather who will be assisting in running the day-to-day financial operations at the Club Heather Feather was born and raised here in Sussex County, Delaware between the Fenwick beaches and a farm in Frankford. Heather loves both the land and sea, she has a 26-acre farm in Georgetown with horses, chickens and goats, and in her free times tries to spend as much time as possible on her boat fishing and enjoying water sports.

Heather received her degree from Salisbury University and has worked in finance for various industries over her career including public accounting, homeowners associations and, most recently, manufacturing. Heather is excited to learn the ins and outs of finance in the private club industry. Welcome Heather!

Rachel Ridgeway HR & Payroll Director

FINANCE CORNER

Monthly Billing Statements

Be on the lookout for a change in the appearance of your monthly billing statement As one of the most requested upgrades noted from the recent Member survey, the finance team will be working on a project with our software provider to provide the Members with an easier to read billing statement. The plan is to: Make it clearer of the total balance that is carrying forward to the current statement, 1. Remove the many subtotals on the statement so that is doesn’t appear to be charging duplicates of dues billing, 2 List charges in the order of occurrence. 3.

Additionally, the email that notifies the Members of the availability of the next billing statement will acknowledge that there are Members who have established a recurring electronic payment method on the RBCC website. Any questions can be addressed to me at finance@rehobothbeachcc.com or (302) 227 – 3811 ext. 231

Nancy Descano Director of Finance

Heather Feather Controller

Bethany Ackerman Membership & Communications Director

MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS

EVENT RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS

In case you missed it, as we head into the 2024 summer season, I would like to share the following reminders from a recent Club email to make the Member and guest experience an enjoyable one this year!

CELL PHONE POLICY

Cellular phones are prohibited in the Clubhouse, Golf Course, Fitness Center, and Racquets Courts for voice transmission. However, they can be used for texting in all areas of the Club. Any Member or guest can use their cellular phone in the Club's parking lot, the North and South Veranda off the front of the Clubhouse, and the Halfway House. All electronic devices including mobile phones, tablets, children's toys, and games etc. must be switched to silent (not vibrate) while inside the Clubhouse or outside on the 1925 Terrace or Bayside Grill Patio.

PARKING

Self-parking is permitted in areas identified as such. No parking will be permitted on the grass areas. "No Parking" and "Golf Cart Parking" signs must be observed.

Reservations are required for all Club events and can be made through the ForeTees app, Club website or by calling the Clubhouse. If special assistance is required, please notify the Clubhouse in advance. The Member making the reservation must submit all Member names for the reservation (if different members), and a confirmation message will go out to all Members in the party. Members who fail to make reservations for Club events will be charged the full cost of the event if in attendance. This will not apply if the Member cancels the reservation with the Club at least 72 hours prior to the event, or the reservation can be filled by someone on the waiting list. We will be sure to note that the policy applies to an event by stating it on any advertisement or promotional material. Reservations are strongly encouraged for a la carte dining.

RESERVATIONS FOR ALL AMENITIES

Reservations for dining, social events, tee times, courts, tournaments, and fitness classes can all be made using the ForeTees app and Club Website. The Club highly recommends making reservations for activities as we head into the summer season.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All food and beverage, including alcoholic beverages, consumed on the Club facilities must be furnished by the Club. All state and local laws concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages will be strictly enforced. Alcoholic beverages will not be served or sold to any person not permitted to purchase the same under the laws of the state of Delaware or sold for consumption off the Club's premises. The Club reserves the right to refuse to serve alcohol to anyone.

GENERAL CLUBHOUSE DRESS CODE STANDARDS

Below are general Clubhouse dress code guidelines to remember:

Golf shirts or collared shirts are required for gentlemen while in the Clubhouse and on the 1925 Terrace.

Shirts designed to be worn untucked are acceptable inside the Clubhouse. Ladies may wear sleeveless shirts with collars or stylish non-collared shirts.

When wearing fitness and swim attire, Members and guests are required to use exterior side entrances to access the locker rooms.

Distressed denim including jeans with holes or tears is not permitted to be worn on Club property.

Gentlemen's hats are allowed only on the 1925 Terrace and Bayside Patio.

Attire displaying messaging, slogans or images that contain political, religious or controversial statements is not acceptable on Club property.

Membership Report

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

Please join us all in welcoming and celebrating the newest members of RBCC.

Ken & Jill Brodkowitz

MEMBERSHIP CONSIDERATIONS

The following individuals are being considered for membership in Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Any communication concerning these nominations should be directed to the Chairperson of the Membership Committee or the Membership Director. Information shared will be considered confidential and will be protected.

Posting for a Social Membership: Vincent and Andrea Redmond from Rehoboth Beach, DE and Ashburn, VA Sponsor: Doug Krueger

IN MEMORIAM

Honoring the RBCC Members who have passed in 2024: Ronald van Helden

Craig Jennings

Dr. Anis Saliba

Dr. Walter Jackson Stark

Edwin Perry Jr.

William Riggs

Katherine McNeilly

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May Events

Jerry Schreck

Food & Beverage Director

ALL THINGS FOOD & BEVERAGE

On Friday, June 14, a Neil Diamond Tribute Band will entertain after a three-course prixfixe dinner. It should be a fun evening at the Club! The cookout season on Sundays starts with a bang with the RBCC Car Show on Sunday the 9. To RSVP your vehicle, contact Spaska. The Club’s Father’s Day Cookout follows the Car Show on Sunday, June 16. We always have a huge crowd that evening so be certain to make your reservations now. The Sunday Cookouts have been popular and attendance has grown year after year. Look for the new pig roaster this cookout season producing whole chickens, pork spareribs and of course, whole pigs.

June is here and we are putting the finishing touches on the plans for a spectacular season.

“Happy Hour” will continue all summer in the Eagles Nest as well as the Bayside Bar from 5pm to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday. Cosi is dedicated to regularly changing the wine and spirits menu throughout the season.

The pool food service will be a little different this year with the Upper Deck Sweets & Snacks, formally known as the Snack Bar or Snack Shack, offering soft drinks, fruit flavored soft serve, hand-dipped ice cream, novelties, soft pretzels and healthy snacks. The Bayside Bar, on the Bayside Grill Patio will supply a full bar as it did last year. The salads, sandwiches and pizza will be prepared in the Bayside Grill kitchen. We would prefer a “soft” opening but Memorial Day Weekend will not provide us that opportunity ��.

Trivia Night on Wednesdays returns on June 5

The dinner buffet for $35 per person opens at 6pm with play starting at 7pm. The buffet will consist of a carve station, hot entrees and sides, assorted seasonal salads, mini desserts, cookies and a sundae bar.

We look forward to seeing everyone this outdoor season and as always please advise all of your guests about our dress code policy. You can access the policy for dining at the Clubhouse by logging on to the website, going to dining and events, dress code and dining venues.

See you around the club!

U p d a t e s F o o d & B e v e r a g e

CULINARY UPDATE

Lovers of Fine Quality Food! –

Thank you for trusting the culinary team to provide you with tasty food from our menus, lunch specials, Member Nights, social events, take-out and more. We want to thank you all for your support over the winter months. As we head into the summer season the culinary team is eager to show you the new changes.

First and foremost, I would like to take this time to tell you about some excitement happening in the Clubhouse kitchen with great additions to the Tribe. This includes the new Banquet Chef Zack Flores and returning from Florida Dawyne Johnson. With Dawyne back at RBCC, keep an eye out for some pop-up sushi specials and beautiful fruit carvings (such as at the Memorial Day Cookout). Adam Watts and Chris Martin are also joining the Tribe so look for some of their creativity on the special menus

Once a month, the culinary team will switch up items on the Dinner and Lunch Menus. In order to distinguish new menu items, there is now a small RBCC eagle on the menus to the left of new items. Coming back by popular

demand is the Yellow Tomato Gazpacho but with a twist so be sure to try it out. Chef Margaret has expanded the Lunch Menu to add more breakfast items and Chef Chuck’s enhancements on the Lunch Buffet for $19 is a must for before or after your round of golf, hitting a racquets clinic, or a long day at the pool.

In addition to the monthly menu changes, we will have a Happy Hour Monday Menu from 4pm-8pm every Monday starting in June! Since this is new for the 2024 season, we hope to see Members enjoying our favorite happy hour bites such as guacamole and chips, buffalo cauliflower, RBCC cheesesteak, chicken piccata and more.

We are making waves at the pool this year; the culinary staff will be assisting with the food offerings served at the pool area with the new Upper Deck pool menu. We have added some new items, but your favorites are still here, so be sure to ask your cocktail server to see the menu. The culinary team wants to enhance your member experience more by having burger bars on weekends with RBCC chef’s grilling out.

WINE, SPIRITS & BEVERAGES

Carolyn Torres Executive Chef

Again, we thank you for your patronage and are open to answering any questions you may have. Should you have additional questions, or further recommendations please reach out to Carolyn@rehobothbeachcc.com

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YOUTH SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Summer is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited!

I am thrilled to welcome you back to your “summer home” called RBCC. The Tribe members have worked hard to create another fun and exciting summer filled with a lot of activities. This year for the first time we are offering Summer Camps starting from June 11to August 30. The camps are designed to offer fun, friendships, and enriching experiences for children of all ages. From tennis, golf, sailing and outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, dancing and performing, learning about technology, and becoming a RBCC ninja warrior, there is something for everyone.

Meet Erika Rubbico!

I am so excited to introduce you to our new Camp Coordinator, Erika Rubbico. Erika brings a lot of knowledge and passion to creating unforgettable camp experiences for your kids With her and the few people she brings along the way, all the summer camps will be enjoyed by everyone. Erika lives with her husband Tony and their dog Kane. Erika’s hobbies include going to the beach, taking Kane to agility classes, and playing golf with her husband. She has a master’s degree in education, bachelor’s degree in physical education K-12, and minor in Psychology. She was a para-educator for the Cape School District for 8 years and the last 10

years she Backyard Restaurant eager to start working with the youth at RBCC!

Camps Highlights!

Here are just what our summer camps have to offer:

Splash and Sports Camp Join the Splash and Sport Camp for an action-packed week of water and athletic excitement. The group will play tennis, soccer, volleyball, swim, and enjoy water slides. A perfect blend of aquatic splashes and sportsmanship.

Music and Performing Camp - Discover the magic of music and the spotlight at our Music and Performing Camp. Dive into the world of melody, dance, and theatre with professionals from Gold Ballroom Dancing Studio and theatre instructors.

Camp Extreme - Camp Extreme is the ultimate adventure-packed summer experience! Over the course of 5 thrilling days filled with swimming, soccer, and games, participants will embark on an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and adrenaline. What sets

Camp Extreme apart is its unique focus on skimboarding, with 3 days dedicated to honing your skills on the beach with RBCC Member and Zap Skimboards Pro Jason Wilson and his team at Alley Oop Skim. Ninja Warrior Camp – Colleen the Club’s Fitness Specialist and the GM/COO Carpiu “C” will be training your kids on how to become “ninja warriors.”

Join the Fun!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon to secure a spot for your child or grandchild. Registration is open now and I encourage you to explore all the wonderful camps. For more information and to register, please visit our website or contact me. Erika and the Talon Tribe can’t wait to see your children at camp!

A c t i v i t i e s Y o u t h S u m m e r Register Here!

Erika Rubbico Camp Coordinator

COFFEE WITH C BOARD UPDATE

Want to understand the key highlights from the Board meetings?

Don’t miss the Monthly Board Update which is sent via email the following Tuesday after a Board Meeting. Missed the email? That’s okay, it is also posted on the Members’ website. You can view all Board Updates by visiting “Club News” & “Board of Directors Updates.”

Memorial Day Cookout

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Club Improvements

RBCC’S

Pat Mastrian, PGA Director of Golf

GOLF DEPARTMENT UPDATE

scores to help keep your pace up during the round. The pace of play at RBCC is 4 hours. If you find your group is out of position, a player assistant will notify you. If the player assistant speaks with the group twice throughout 18 holes and your total pace time is over 4 hours and 20 minutes, a letter from the Golf Committee will follow. If two rounds are recorded over 4 hours and 20 minutes this could result in certain restrictions on starting times being made for that group. The full Pace of Play Policy is listed in the Member Handbook.

A New Face in Golf:

As the days grow longer and the sun's warmth breathes life into the greens, the longanticipated season has arrived. With the promise of fresh challenges and renewed camaraderie, our golfing community should be excited about the opportunities that lie ahead This season brings not only the excitement of competition but also the newfound friendships that will be created. Let's get into what the new season holds for us.

Refresh Yourself on Local Rules:

As we prepare for the season ahead, it is essential to revisit and reaffirm our local rules to ensure fairness and integrity on the course You can view all the local rules within the Membership Handbook as well as the Club website. One question that we have recently received was regarding the new flower beds that you see on the course. Without the pilings around the bed, the question has been asked as to how you proceed if your ball comes to rest in the flower bed. Within our local rules you will see that flower beds are treated as ground under repair, so you will be entitled to free relief under this rule.

Pace of Play:

Please be aware of the new pace of play policy that has been put in place by the Golf Committee to help ensure that all Members enjoy their time on the course. We ask that all Members play ready golf and use proper max

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Rick McCall as our new PGA Assistant Golf Professional. With a wealth of experience and a passion for the game, Rick brings a fresh perspective and a drive for excellence to the Club. His expertise will undoubtedly enrich our golfing community, offering valuable insights and guidance to players of all levels. Rick will be managing the Ladies’ Day groups and Twilight as well as running the Junior Golf and Clinic programs. Join us in extending a warm welcome.

Upcoming:

You may have noticed new wooden boxes located near the steps of the Golf Shop. It may be hard to tell what they are, but they are replacing our old shoe cleaners that we have had for the past several years. The new cleaners will use compressed air to clean off the bottom of your golf spikes after a round. Always remember the best way to keep your shoes clean is by visiting the Locker Rooms and having Mark polish your shoes and replace your spikes. We hope to have the new shoes cleaners operational very soon.

In Closing:

There is so much to tell everyone I sometimes find it hard to fit everything into a monthly newsletter. To help continue to keep the membership as well informed as possible, Alan and I will continue utilizing videos to show and discuss anything new on the course or within the operation. Please stay tuned. We are excited about the upcoming season, and we look forward to sharing the enhancements with the entire membership!

GREENS DEPARTMENT UPDATE

Spring is fully in the air and the course has greened up nicely. The weather has been a mix of everything, but as a Superintendent I’m ok with the cooler nights as the summer heat will be here soon enough to add stress to the turf!

The big projects are all wrapped up and it is nice to be back into maintenance mode. When time allows, we still plan to do some small projects during the summer. Most of it is tidying up areas so they will be just an extension of regular maintenance and the work will mostly go unnoticed until they are complete!

The texture management on the fairways is producing great results so far with the turf starting to stand up better for the ball to sit up on. We will continue to do it for as long as the weather allows. It will be a slow process to get them to where I want but they are on their way. We also started some similar work on the greens. While overall they are in good health, we need to thin out the turf surface to get them to be consistently firm, running smooth and fast. To do it right, it is a slow process but like with the fairways, we are off to a great start.

There have been a few comments about the rough being too long. We have caught up on the mowing, and the height of cut has remained the same, however, we have been feeding the roughs to get them to thicken up and become more consistent. The areas where it already has thickened up gives the impression that they are longer, so the density is making them a little harder, rather than the height. Like with everything else, it will take a little time to get them to where we want them and once there, we can adjust the heights if needed.

With the spring aeration schedule change I wanted to explain the timeline This year, the Club is closing for three full (12+ hour) workdays. This schedule allows us to not compromise the process and allows the greens to sit a day before needing to topdress. By closing the course, we can get all the greens done in one day, as opposed to stopping midway through like in previous years. The Dryjects, machines that inject sand into the profile to firm up the surface and break up the rootzone soil, are scheduled for Wednesday which used to take two days but by being closed, we can do it much more efficiently ensuring the greens can be as good as they can be when we open back up after Thursday. If everything goes to plan, we can use any spare time to also get some detail work completed, which would normally get pushed to the side with the busy course.

I mentioned in my May newsletter article that we pushed the greens aeration until after Memorial Day to make the most of the prime soil temperatures for healing. With the turf being able to heal quicker it means that we will have greatly reduced the down time due to aeration which increases the accessibility to the course. Since it is the first year with the date change, I do not plan to get too aggressive with the process. We will be pulling ½” cores (as opposed to the ¼” in the past) as they can be filled better with sand – maximizing the process by providing clean channels for water and air to get to the roots. The Dryject will follow, then topdressing and to get them to heal! Once I get a feel for how it goes this year, we can adapt the timing and process going forward to ensure the best result for the turf and the RBCC Members.

As always if you have any questions, please email me superintendent@rehobothbeachcc.com

Alan FitzGerald CGCS MG Superintendent

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Terri Gaskill

Racquets Director

RACQUETS DEPARTMENT UPDATE

As I sit to write this newsletter article, it is another rainy, cold day at the Racquets Facility. I hope as you sit and read this, it is a much brighter, warmer and sun-filled day! It seems as if all areas of the Club have started a bit more slowly this year and racquets is no exception. Between the rainy and cold weather, Members returning home to Delaware from their winter season and kids still in school, we are beyond eager to welcome everyone back!

This year, the Club has expanded the Youth Summer Activities and the racquets team is eager to make this an action-packed and funfilled time for the young tennis and pickleball players. The camps are filling quickly, so hopefully you have enrolled your children and/or grandchildren in one or more racquets camps and we will have an opportunity to grow their tennis and pickleball enthusiasm. All of our junior clinics will also begin the first week of July. To view the junior clinics schedule for the season, visit the Club website or click here.

The first events of the season were held in May and despite the terrible weather, many Members turned out with sun shined spirits and we enjoyed a little tennis and pickleball followed by happy hour at the Club. I am so pleased with the early participation from the membership and looking forward to even greater levels when everyone returns to RBCC!

Please check out our upcoming events in June We have the Mixed Double Tennis Championships – start recruiting your partner now and sign up on ForeTees for the June 15 and 16 event. Later in June we have the Ladies Member-Guest day which will include 3 hours of play in either Tennis or Pickleball. With all the improvements at the Racquets Facility, I hope you proudly invite a guest to this wonderful event. Play is from 9am – 12pm followed by lunch at the Clubhouse with awards and favors included. Please sign up on ForeTees, I would really like to see this event shine this year�� Racquets Gents, we haven’t forgotten you – your day is July 21st!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the courts!

Racquet’sKickoff Celebration

Colleen Beck Fitness Specialist

FITNESS UPDATE

New Fitness Offerings!

If you’ve been intimidated to go to the gym or don’t know where to start, don’t worry! I am now offering a complimentary 30 minute “Learn the Gym” session to all Members. Get informed on how to use each piece of equipment with proper form and get written instructions about your seat and pin adjustments. To schedule a “Learn the Gym” session, contact me directly!

Welcome Summer! As the Fitness Center gets busier and classes start to fill up, please take note of our policies to make this summer fun and fair for all Members. Make sure to cancel your fitness class reservations 5 hours in advance for a group class or be subjected to a fee of $10. If you have an emergency, please email Colleen at fitness@rehobothbeachcc.com or call the Fitness Center at 302-227-3811 extension 258 Also don't forget to make a reservation before class so we can secure your spot! Guest fee for classes is $10. The guest fee for the Fitness Center is now $15 year-round. Upon arriving at the Fitness Center, you must check your guest in with Colleen or use the self-check in QR code located at the top of the steps.

Fitness Class Updates:

Saturday Barre with Lesslee moved to 8:30am-9:30am

Monday Barre with Lesslee moved to 8:30am-10am (1/2 hr pilates included at 9:30)

Circuit Class with Lesslee moved to 10:15am-11am

Balance & Core with Colleen moved to Tuesdays 10:30-11:15am LaBlast Splash Aquatics with Cindy now offering Saturdays at 9:30-10:30am Chair Aerobics with Cindy will be on halt until the fall. F i t n e s s C l a s s e s W e e k l y

Complimentary TPI screenings are now here for the summer! Interested in how your physical limitations affect your golf game? Contact me to schedule a physical TPI screen You will receive app access of your screen results, predicted swing characteristics, and a list of exercises based upon your results. If you need more guidance with your exercises, need exercise swaps, or want a more detailed swing analysis, let’s schedule a personal training session.

Smoothie bar alert! Looking for a healthy, quick nutritious option after your class? Head to the bar straight across from the Bayview Room to order a delicious handmade protein smoothie. Using Arbonne and Isagenix proteins, get a whey or plant-based option blended with fresh fruit, veggies, and your choice of almond or coconut milk. With various flavors to choose from and specialty flavors of the week, this grab n’ go option is the perfect choice after a hard workout.

Fitness Classes

BARRECLASS

Instructor: Lesslee Dolan

When: Mondays at 8:30am and Saturdays at 8:30am

Where: Bayview Room

This is a hybrid workout class combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and strength training. You will start with warm up and when you move to the barre you will concentrate on the legs. The class will use resistance bands and light hand weights to make the classes tougher and help build lean muscle, and mats for targeted core work.

YOGACLASS

Instructor: Stephanie Sullivan

When: Tuesdays at 7:30am (Rejuvenate) 9am (Restorative) and Fridays at 10am Where: Bayview Room

Hatha Yoga is the fundamental system of yoga that focuses on the pairing of poses or “asanas” with breathing techniques or “pranayama.” Hatha Yoga focuses on flowing the breath in static postures to be with them longer. Yogis can find accommodating practice, full of static postures, mindful breathwork and manageable pace - Making this practice feasible or attainable to all levels of yogis.

RESTORATIVE YOGA

Instructor: Emma Plowman

When: Tuesday at 6pm

Where: Bayview Room

This class is gentle and suitable for all levels. This practice will be meditative, as we hold poses for a few minutes each and use props to provide the body and mind with the support it needs to settle into deep relaxation.

POWERSCULPT

Instructor: Colleen Beck

When: Wednesday at 9am

Where: Bayview Room

A dynamic strength workout using bodyweight and free weights to target the upper body, lower body and core.

BOOTYCAMP

Instructor: Colleen Beck

When: Thursday at 9am

Where: Bayview Room

Shape & transform your legs and booty with a combination of bodyweight, bands and weighted exercises.

CIRCUITTRAINING

Instructor: Lesslee Dolan

When: Thursdays at 10:15am Where: Fitness Center

Circuit training is a combination of 4-5 exercises performed with short rest periods between them for either a set number of repetitions or a prescribed amount of time. One circuit is when all of the chosen exercises have been completed. Each participant will go through a quick warm-up, then head into exercises that will target all the major muscle groups. The class with be 45 minutes in length. Music will be provided!

ABBLAST

Instructor: Colleen Beck

When: Friday at 9am

Where: Bayview Room

Vesna Josic Janicijevic

Vesna brings 22 years of knowledge, understanding and passion to customize each session to the needs, goals and feedback of her clients.

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60 minutes - $145

90 minutes - $180

Shape & transform your legs and booty with a combination of bodyweight, bands and weighted exercises.

LABLASTSPLASHAEROBICS

Instructor: Cindy Beaver

When: Saturday at 9:30am

Where: Pool

Dive into the future of water fitness - LaBlast® Splash! Low impact? Check. Cardio building, joint friendly and outrageously fun? Check X3. So what sets Splash apart from other water aerobic formats? Splash celebrates the beauty of true dance in the water! The easy-to-learn patterns and music selections from all genres and eras welcome any age and fitness level. Make a Splash with Cindy!

BALANCE&CORE

Instructor: Colleen Beck

When: Saturday at 10:30am

Where: Bayview Room

Challenge your balance and work those abs using the well-rounded and fun Bosu Ball.

Nathan Barry Outside Services Manager

POOL UPDATE

note the hours of operation seven days a week at the pool will be 7:00am-9:00am for adult swim (no lifeguards) and open swim for everyone from 10:30am-8:00pm with lifeguards. This season we also have a new Head Lifeguard Mason Sauers who is very educated on the inner workings of pools and the chemicals needed to correctly maintain them, so if you have any questions for him feel free to ask!

I am so happy that the summer season is here! Many of you may recognize or know me from serving at the Pool and working in the Clubhouse, and this year I am honored to start the season as the Outside Services Manager.

New Offerings

The Food and Beverage Leadership team worked hard this winter to create a new concept for dining at the Pool. This now includes a new Upper Deck menu, taking orders poolside for F&B through cocktail servers on tablets, and the food being prepared in the Bayside Grill open kitchen concept rather than the pool “snack shack.”

The “pool shack window,” now referred to as the Upper Deck Sweets and Snacks will feature grab and go snack. One of the biggest additions to the Upper Deck Sweets and Snacks is the Dole Whip Soft Serve machine which will have rotating fruity flavors each week. Just a reminder if you are heading into the Bayside Grille to grab the lunch buffet, be sure to cover up before entering the building.

The Tribe

I am pleased to say we have a wonderful team working at the pool this season. After welcoming over 100 Members every day over Memorial Day weekend, the team got to experience a busy pool deck and how things operate. Depending on the time of day, lifeguards will be on the pool deck, so please

Mason Sauers Head Lifeguard

Swim Team and Swimming Lessons

Don’t forget to sign up your children and grandchildren to the RBCC Dolphins Swim Team. The Swim Team will practice from 9am to 10am Monday to Friday starting June 17. If you’re interested in booking swimming lessons you can contact the Club’s Swim Instructor Chrissie Maughan via a phone call or text at 410-739-8707. Chrissie personalizes all swimming lessons and instruction times based on availability.

Events at the Pool

Lastly, some of the big events that are coming this summer are the Last Day of School Pool Party on June 11, the annual July 3 Bike Parade and Pool Party, the July 19 Ice Cream Social, and on August 16 a Family Pool Party.

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Upper Deck and pool events this season!

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