STAFF
Clubhouse
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Golf Shop
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Clubhouse Manager
Jack Merget
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Head Golf Professional
Michael Meinsenzahl
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Banquet Manager
Catherine Drew
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Men’s Locker Room Bar
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Ladies Lounge Area
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General Manager
Colin Mack-Allen
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Banquet Manager
Kayla Schaub
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Membership Director
Michelle Scanzano
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Valet
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Controller and Office Manager
Susan Klemick
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Communications Director
David Latimer
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Executive Chef
J. Kelly Morrow
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Greens Superintendent
Victor Frederico
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Food & Beverage Director
Michelle Hawk
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Tcc Welcomes Back Jim Bannach And Jeff Nowmos
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Doug Knight
It was a hot summer! I am writing this column during the sweltering heat wave of July. I am looking forward to crisp fall weather, golf, football, sweater evenings, leaves changing color, and the return to Tavistock of two of our most highly-regarded entertainers; Jim Bannach and Jeff Nowmos.
Beginning Wednesday, September 4th, Jim Bannach begins a weekly engagement with our Club playing music each Wednesday through December 18th. Jim has had an amazing career, spanning thirty-eight years at the Windrift Restaurant in Avalon and several other ocean-side venues where he attracts standing-room only crowds. Jim is an extraordinary vocalist and musician, playing a wide repertoire of current hits and standards and your favorite requests. Jim plays each Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
SUNSET GRILLE
Jeff Nowmos will again be playing his acoustic guitar each Friday from 6:00 to 9:30 PM. Jeff plays a lively stream of Beatles, Eagles, Cole Porter, bossa nova, and just about everything in between. Jeff provides a perfect background for a laidback Friday night dining experience.
Be sure to join us on September 6th, for our very popular Brewfest! $85 all inclusive. Beer drinkers rejoice!
Then on September 7th, Camp Tavistock will take over the tenth hole. S’Mores, hot dogs, burgers, tents, sleeping bags…I could go on and on. It’s an overnight camp out under the stars. We can’t wait.
The REALLY REALLY popular Cigar Café Dinner is set for September 18th on the patio. This event is sold out but you can still call to join the waitlist!
See you at the Club!
Friday Nights thru mid-September
BREWFEST
Friday, September 6th
CAMP TAVISTOCK
Saturday, September 7th & Sunday, September 8th
CIGAR CAFÉ DINNERSOLD OUT
Wednesday, September 18th
DESIGNER BAG BINGO
Wednesday, October 16th
HALLOWEEN AT TCC
Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th
TAVISTOCK FARMS FLOWER WORKSHOP
Thursday, November 7th
RESERVATIONS: 856.429.1866
SAVE THE DATES
Please hold all reservations for Save The Dates until a formal advertisement is published.
FINE WINE DINNER
Friday, October 4th
VETERAN’S DAY GOLF OUTING
Monday, October 21st
ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, November 16th
In Memoriam
Marie DePersia (former member)
Passed on July 23rd
Helene Delaney
Passed on August 24th
EDITORIAL STAFF
Publisher
Joseph Malcarney
Production
David Latimer
Content Coordinator
Michelle Scianni
Contributing Editors
Todd D. Falkenberg
Doug Knight
David Latimer
Colin Mack-Allen
Joseph Malcarney
MaryKay Maley
Chef J. Kelly Morrow
Michelle Scanzano
Michelle Scianni
James “Cheech” Shukdinas
Anthony Walko
David Woolley
Newsletter Contributions
Tavistock News publishes original articles written by members other than our editorial staff. Letters of opinion and varying viewpoints are also solicited.
Address your comments to:
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Tavistock News
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The comments, opinions, views & recommendations are strictly the authors. They do not represent the opinion of Tavistock News, its staff, its committee, or the Board of Governors of Tavistock Country Club.
Good News
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ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
David Woolley
The Entertainment Committee and Staff of TCC have done it once again! The 2nd Annual Chip and Sip took place on August 17th with 75 members participating in this event. Chef Kelly and his team had four food/drink stations under tents in different parts of the specialized designed 9-hole par 3 course. Each tent had a different food/drink theme which made it exciting to see what amazing creation was waiting for you. Certainly, was not an event where you would go hungry! After the golf was completed, members met in the Coulter Room where a fantastic dessert was served. Be on the lookout in 2025 for Chip and Sip to be on the calendar. Finally, a BIG THANK YOU goes out to all the members of the Tavistock Staff who helped make this event such a success!
See Page 29 for more images
Upcoming Fall Golf Fun!
WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GROUP
MaryKay Maley
Calling All Tavistock Women Golfers: 2024 Charity Event
Susie Kirk and Liz Robin are organizing this year’s Women’s Charity Golf Event, which will be held on Wednesday, September 18th. The event will benefit the Women Golfers Give Back (WGGB) Organization, whose mission is to enhance girls’ lives through golf by fostering integrity, perseverance, and confidence while preparing them for success in college and their careers.
The Charity Event is open to all Tavistock Women Golfers and their guests. Golfers can sign up to play 18 or 9 holes or simply attend the luncheon. Both the 18-hole and 9-hole tournaments will follow a Scramble format. The 18-hole players will start with a shotgun start at 8:30 AM, while those playing nine holes will have a shotgun start at 11:00 AM.
Following the play, there will be lunch, prizes, and a brief statement from the WGGB president. To register, please visit ForeTees under Golf Events. Registration closes on September 14th at 11:00 AM.
Women’s 9-Hole Group Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 4th Tavistock Invitational
Wednesday, September 4th Open Play Back 9
Wednesday, September 11th Open Play Back 9
Wednesday, September 18th
Women’s Charity Event
Wednesday, September 25th Open Play Back 9
Women’s 18-Hole Group Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 5th Handicap Tournament
Women’s Clinic - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, September 10th Solheim Cup
Tuesday, September 17th
Odd/Even Partner Twist
Wednesday, September 18th
Women’s Charity Event
Tuesday, September 24th Criss Cross
If you are interested in becoming a Hole Sponsor for this event, please contact the Pro Shop. If you need more information regarding the event, please contact Susie Kirk at thekirks5@comcast.net or Liz Robin at liz@jzr.com.
Women’s Tavistock Cup is Underway
The Women’s Tavistock Cup Tournament is a handicapped match-play event open to all women golfing members of various skill levels. The play began in June and by the end of July, the competing pairs were narrowed down to the ‘final four’: Richelle Maestro versus Liza Cartmell Zoubeck and Lori Sullivan versus Ellen Richey-Porter. Congratulations to these ladies on making it to the final four. Since these matches were not completed by the publication deadline, the winners will be announced in October’s newsletter.
Tee Sheet Restrictions
Rules:
Guests limited 5 rounds
SOA limited to 10 rounds
NRG limited to 10 rounds
SOG limited to 5 rounds
JA may play after 3 pm each day
The Golf Association of Philadelphia official score posting season is here. Please post all your scores at any of the scoring kiosks located in the golf shop, Men’s and Women’s locker rooms. You may also post your score in the Club’s ForeTees app or by downloading the USGA GHIN app on your smartphone. The posting season goes through November.
Seasonal Reminders
DRESS CODE
Please visit the House Rules on the Club’s website to familiarize yourself with the dress code on the course and around the Clubhouse.
SHOE CHANGING POLICY
Changing shoes should be done in the Golf Shop or Locker Room and more specifically not in the parking lot.
ROSTER VISIBILITY
Please check your Roster listing on the TCC website and make sure the visibility of your personal information meets your preferences. If you would like to be more accessible by other TCC members, please make sure your contact information is made visible.
OTHER REMINDERS
No cell phone conversations in the Member Dining Areas.
Please make dining reservations so we can better serve you.
No ripped jeans. Shirts should be tucked in. Athletic wear before noon only. Hats off in the Clubhouse.
Welcome Kayla Schaub! OUR NEW BANQUET MANAGER!
Hi everyone! My name is Kayla Schaub and I am the newest Banquet Manager here at Tavistock. I graduated from Montclair State University in 2022 and have since been taking graduate classes at Rowan University, slowly but surely working towards my MBA. Outside of work I’m almost always either reading a book or talking about my books to anyone who will listen! I love anything and everything creative, most specifically drawing and painting. I’ve also never said no to a beach trip, concert, or Phillies game. I’m so happy to be joining Tavistock and look forward to meeting everyone! You can reach me at 856.857.6792 or kschaub@tavistockcc.com
Looking Forward To The Cup COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Tavistock’s own, Meghan Stasi, four-time U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion has been given the honor of captaining the 2024 USA Curtis Cup Team when it seeks to claim a third consecutive Match Aug. 30th-Sept.1st at Sunningdale Golf Club in England. Your Tavistock family wishes you good luck! We will be tuning in from across the pond.
Tavistock Member Qualifies U.S. Senior Amateur! COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Jamie Slonis who qualified for the US Senior Amateur when playing at Lehigh Country Club. He shot 72 (two over par) and survived a 4 for 3 playoff. The tournament is being played August 24th - 29th at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, TN. He is the first Tavistock Member to ever qualify for the US Senior Amateur. Your Tavistock family wishes you good luck!
U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Qualifying COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Mary McGuinness who will be playing in the 37th U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Mass. September 7th -12th. Your Tavistock family wishes you good luck! You got this!
THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
September closes with a pair of GAP/AGA Coal Scuttle championships. Huntsville Golf Club in Shavertown, PA welcomes the 42nd Senior Coal Scuttle Championship on September 12th. The event is open to all GAP Member Clubs. Teams must feature a minimum of four club representatives 55 years of age or older. The 74th Men’s Coal Scuttle Championship is set for Saturday, September 21st at Berwick, PA. and Sunday, September 22nd at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit, PA. The Men’s Coal Scuttle is also open to all GAP Member Clubs. A club must field a minimum of five individuals per team. For more information, or to register for the GAP/AGA Coal Scuttle championships, visit www.gapgolf.org, click “AGA” in the “event schedules” bar and select the Scuttle you seek from the listing.
The following Member Play Day events will take place in September: Laurel Creek Country Club in Mt. Laurel, NJ (September 9); Bala Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA (September 16th); Conestoga Country Club in Lancaster, PA (September 16th) and Indian Valley Country Club in Telford, Pa. (September 30th). Registration is available at www.gapgolf.org.
Husbands and wives. Friends and family members. Competitive colleagues and Club Members. Team up to take on the 6th Mixed Foursomes Championship will take place Sept. 6th at Medford Lakes Country Club in Medford, NJ The event’s format is greensomes (selective drive/alternate shot). The Mixed Foursomes Championship is open to one female and one male golfer teams who are 19 years of age or older. Registration is available at www.gapgolf.org.
Member Spotlight COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Joseph Malcarney
Meet Liza Cartmell
Where and when did you start playing golf?
My mother founded Junior golf where I grew up in Rumson. She had five kids and wanted to get us out of the house. I was seven and it was at Rumson Country Club.
How long have you been at Tavistock and who was your sponsor when coming into the Club?
The Bitonti’s sponsored us when we moved into Haddonfield 2004/2005.
Most memorable playing moment at TCC?
My hole in one on 13! It was from the blues with my 8 iron.
What is your favorite hole at TCC and why?
12 is my favorite hole, I just like it. I don’t always play it well, but I like the way it is set up. I score the most consistently on 17, 14 is the one that gives me the most trouble.
What is your go to meal at TCC?
The chicken Waldorf salad with pumpkin bread. It’s the ladies’ lunch when we are finished playing, the servers already know what I am having.
If we put a “Liza Special” sandwich at the halfway house, what would it be? I will go with the sausage and peppers.
Who would be in your bucket list golf group at TCC?
Michelle Wie, another tall golfer and I really like Rory McIlroy, I think I would be way to intimated to play with Tiger. I would also love to see Jordan Spieth in action out here, I really like his short game.
Mr. Reliable, what club has this name in your bag? Would have to be my pitching wedge and next would be my 7 iron.
Anything odd or special that you keep in your golf bag?
I just took them out recently because there were too many, but I started collecting pencils from the clubs that I go and play. I don’t know when, but I am going to turn them into a display tray once I have enough.
When you aren’t enjoying TCC what else are you doing?
Gardening, alllll the time. Also, reading and heading out for dinner. Buddakan is my go to and we also like Talula’s. We like to head into the city and we will try different spots too. We recently celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary and headed into the city. When we don’t head into the city we like to go into downtown Haddonfield and enjoy Gass & Main, The Little Hen and Verona.
Favorite event or tradition at TCC?
The 100 Year Anniversary party was incredible. The Club just blew the doors off. I wish we did something like that every year or biannual.
One thing you could add or change if you had rule for the day at TCC?
I would like to put in effect, throughout the year and not just for the summer, the 24 hour rule loosening the Saturday-Sunday restrictions on morning play. All regular golf members (including couples that both work) that feel comfortable playing on weekends should be able to sign up the day prior for morning slots if there are open times.
What do you like most about Tavistock?
Convenience is the biggest! I live right down the hill! I forget stuff all the time and I can just turn right around and go get it. I love the course; it’s a great course and the convenience makes it that much better.
Tee-Rific Golf Tip of the Month GOLF SHOP
James ”Cheech” Shukdinas, PGA Assistant Golf Professional
New Devices for Short Game Success
Although we don’t have a long Driving Range here at Tavistock, we do have a tremendous Short Game Area. It gets plenty of use by both Members & guests, so we want to keep it looking good. When balls are scattered throughout the area, they become cluttered and inefficient to use. Scan the QR code and see the new devices we have in place to ensure your Short Game Success.
Wear It Proudly
Scan this QR code to see the new devices we have in place to ensure your Short Game Success!
We would like to know where you traveled to recently. Whether on vacation, business travel, destination weddings or more…were you wearing any Tavistock gear? Inquiring readers want to know. Submit a picture from your vacation spot wearing your Tavistock gear and we would be happy to publish it in the Newsletter. Let’s see who traveled the furthest and was sporting the Tavistock logo? Please submit to Michelle Scianni at mscianni@tavistockcc.com.
Pictured: James MacFarlane proudly sporting the Tavistock logo and colors on his golf bag atop the world famous Swilcan Bridge in St. Andrews at the 18th hole. In the beginning of August, Mr. MacFarlane enjoyed playing the Old Course at the Home of Golf.
Dining Hours
Sunday Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch + Lounge
Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dinner + Lounge
Tuesday – Thursday
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday-Saturday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
No Lounge Service
Between Lunch and Dinner
Men’s Lounge Bar
Monday-Friday 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
BAR CLOSING HOURS
TCC Bars close at 2:00 AM
Last call is 1:40 AM. All members and guests must exit the Club by 2:00 AM.
The bar will close:
Monday – Friday 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday
8:00 PM if there are no members to serve.
What’s Cookin’ at TCC
MIXERS AND ELIXERS: HOW TO UP YOUR COCKTAIL GAME AT HOME
Anthony Walko, Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Over the past few years, canned cocktails and the RTD (ready to drink) market has exploded. I am sure many of you have had a High Noon, Surfside, or some other product that was as easy as popping a can open. While they are great for your summertime BBQ or going down the shore, fall days at home lend themselves to crafting a great cocktail of your own. I have a few ingredients, tips, and tricks to share with you; including staples on my bar shelf and some techniques for you to use.
Magic Ingredients That Make Everything Taste Good
favorite is to add it to an espresso martini for an unexpected depth of flavor.
Tips and Tricks!
There are a few small things that can make you feel like you should be behind a professional bar anytime you want to go make a drink.
1. Don’t forget Balance! – Drinks are a lot like a dish you would cook. Find ways to use acid (citrus juice), sweetness (a simple syrup), heat (jalapeno marg anyone?), or even salt (some flaky Maldon salt on an espresso martini) to really bring flavors to life.
This is a saying that I tend to use whenever I explain to people ways to really elevate a cocktail. Here are two liquors that I keep on my shelf that are game changers!
1. St. Germain: This has been around for a while now, and it is just so delicious. A sweet, floral liquor made with elderflowers. Mix with some champagne, add to a gin and tonic, or even put in a margarita to introduce a delicate and gorgeous flavor.
2. Amaro: An amaro is an Italian digestivo (usually enjoyed after dinner) made from different herbs, barks, spices, citruses, and the list goes on. They can carry a multitude of flavors, from something more perfume-y and somewhat medicinal (in a good way) or more earthy and herbaceous. A personal favorite is Quintessia Amaro Nonino, which is incredibly balanced with a touch of vanilla. Perfect to mix with bourbon, but my
2. Shake, Shake, Shake! – Can’t stress this one enough. Shaking a drink gives it proper dilution, marries all the ingredients together, and gives you a cohesive final product. I always shake really hard for 1520 seconds! It is worth it!
3. Finish Strong! – Time to tell you to invest in the double straining method. One strainer for your shaking tin, and another that’s a fine strainer to catch all those ice chips. It’ll result in great texture and beautiful presentation. Find a garnish to match your drink, and you are ready to enjoy!
So, it is time for you to invest in a great cocktail mixing kit and find some fun fall drinks to make! There are so many websites with great recipes, and once you learn the basics, explore some flavors on your own. Can’t wait to see you all around the Club to hear what you’ve been making.
We are excited to welcome back Wendy Boulton…just in a different way!
Most of you probably remember Wendy. Wendy retired from Tavistock Country Club in 2021 after being our prized and beloved Horticulturist for over 39 years. She has shared endless advice with both members and staff alike about her love of all things pertaining to plants and flowers over the years and is now going to answer your gardening questions!
To kick things off this month Wendy is answering: “What should I be doing with my garden in September?”
If you have a question about your garden, soil, planting, etc. please submit it to mscanzano@tavistockcc.com for Wendy to answer in a future newsletter.
To plant a garden is to believe in
tomorrow
Greetings to my Tavistock friends! It’s been three years since my retirement, and I am pleased to have been asked to be a contributor to the Tavistock News focusing on ornamental plants. I look forward to giving advice, so feel free to “pick my brain”.
September is here and the first frost is yet more than a month away.
You might ask what you should do in your garden this month? You’ve enjoyed your flowers and veggies for a nice long summer. Most of the hard-working annuals and perennials are still at it, as well as vegetable production, so continue harvesting those vegetables. For the annuals, if they have become leggy and haggard (coleus and petunias come to mind), they would benefit from a trim and feeding (liquid fertilizer formulated for flowers) early in the month. This will stimulate a flush of new growth and flowering for most of their time left in the season. As for the herbaceous perennials, continue to deadhead the spent blossoms, as this will spur more flowering. Late in September, or into October, you can then leave the drying seedheads on the plants, providing
our songbirds with a feast for their pre- winter and winter needs. Some of the most appreciated flowering perennials are Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan), Echinacea ( Coneflower), Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Aster, Sunflower, Solidago (Goldenrod), and some of our native grasses. I personally leave these plants through the winter and do an early spring cleanup. It may look a bit messy to those who like a more manicured appearance, but trust me, wildlife will benefit.
Late September into mid-October is a good time to divide perennials should they need it.
They want about six weeks of root growth before winter freeze to develop a good root system. Penn State Extension https://extension.psu.edu has a wealth of articles, particularly one on perennial division. September is also a good time to plan your spring flower bulb display.
Coleus
Gaillardia
They need to be planted six to eight weeks before the soil starts to freeze. If you are inclined to purchase your own bulbs online, there are a multitude of reputable suppliers. Do know that they tend to run out of stock quickly, so order early. Usually the grower/supplier will not ship until the proper planting time, but you can go ahead and reserve what you want. They will ask for your agriculture planting zone, which in the Haddonfield area is zone 7. If you choose to wait and buy locally, inspect the bulbs for damage/disease, if possible. This will present as brown or black bruising on clean flesh, and sometimes with a bluish mold, or totally shriveled. Remember these bulbs were harvested many months ago and cold stored. If they were handled by a third party, i.e. big box stores, they may not have been cared for properly and quality may not be assured.
starts growing in spring. Hydrangea species have both, either old wood or new wood, depending on which species you have. The ones commonly seen everywhere are the mophead and lacecaps (Hydrangea macrophylla and Hydrangea serrata). These are the big leaved, big flowered shrubs in pink, blue or white. These are old wood bloomers and should not be pruned in late summer or fall or there will not be flowers the next year. What kind do you have? A good argument for saving those plant tags that come with new purchases, or, if you are not sure of your existing shrubs, an online search with pictures can help identify which you have.
September
through October is also a good time to plant evergreen trees and shrubs of all kinds.
What NOT to do this late in the season
There are several spring flowering shrubs that should not be pruned in fall. Some of these would be Azalea, Rhododendron, some varieties of Viburnum and Spirea, and of course, the beautiful and confusing world of Hydrangea. Most of these are old wood bloomers- that is to say, they set their blossom buds the previous year, versus new wood bloomers-what
The weather is milder and the soil is still warm, allowing healthy root development before winter dormancy. Make sure to water your new purchases the day before planting to lessen stress!
Again, I am happy to be back in touch with everyone at Tavistock and am looking forward to answering those garden questions.
Fondly, Wendy Boulton
Scenic Views
Do you have a scenic photo taken on the Club grounds that you would like to share? If so, email Michelle Scianni at mscianni@tavistockcc.com. We may publish it in a future Newsletter.
One of our resident hawks taking a break on one of the Adirondack chairs near the practice green.
Submitted by: Bill Rubino
A view from the terrace while cooling down and enjoying a peach iced tea during the heat wave in July.
Submitted by: Nancy Broz
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Save The Date Events
Here’s a look ahead at all the events coming soon to TCC! Please hold all reservations for the following Save the Dates until a formal advertisement is published.
THANKSGIVING AT TCC
Thursday, November 28th
MADRIGALS DINNER
Tuesday, December 3rd & 10th
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
NEW YEARS EVE Tuesday, December 31st
FAMILY FRIENDLY NEW YEARS EVE Tuesday, December 31st
A curling wand and hair ties were recently added for your convenience in the Women’s Locker Room.
Members are buzzing about our Tavistock Honey now available for purchase at The Bean on the Green! At $12 each, it makes for a delicious addition to your kitchen or a great gift! These are available in limited quantities.
