STAFF
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Clubhouse Manager
Jack Merget
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Head Golf Professional
Michael Meisenzahl
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Banquet Manager
Catherine Drew
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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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Jon Geisler
Holidays are here
It’s a favorite season To be at the Club
Anonymous Haiku
As you read this newsletter, the Holiday Season is upon us and there is no better place to amp up your holiday experience than at the Club. With the holiday decorations, the festive music, the specialty cocktails, the general ambiance, and the entertainment, there is no better place in the Delaware Valley area to spend your evenings during this holiday period. Now that the sun sets before you get home from work, brighten up your evening with the atmosphere at your Club.
Join us every Wednesday evening with the ultimate entertainer, Jim Bannach and every Friday evening with our guitarist, Jeff Nowmos. It’s not all about ambiance…we on the Entertainment Committee have been working hard to make sure that your holiday experience is festive, topshelf and jam-packed. Pick one or pick them all - they are all going to be great.
The Madrigals Family Friendly Buffet on consecutive Tuesdays, December 3rd and December 10th. Surely the kickoff to the holiday season for so many of us, join in the festive singing, the intimate and interactive performance and the wonderful holiday dinner.
Brunch with Santa is on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday December 8th. There is no place better to visit with Santa and pass along your wish lists. This event is sold out but you can still join the waitlist!
Be sure to make a reservation for a Holiday Lunch or Dinner Buffet. See the ad on page 8 for more details.
Join us for our Family Friendly SUPERHERO New Year’s Eve Buffet on December 31st from 5:00 – 8:30 PM. Always a huge hit with the kids where we “bring in the New Year” at a reasonable time with superheroes, good food, lots of fun and a balloon drop.
In the Member Dining Rooms make a reservation for “The Other” New Year’s Eve on December 31stAdults only, but not risqué. What better way to bring in the New Year than to do it with your friends at the Club. Great entertainment and great food and drinks.
So . . . don’t sit at home wrapping presents and ordering on Grubhub. Get up to the Club to truly celebrate the holiday season and ring in the New Year. Happy Holidays!
MADRIGALS FAMILY FRIENDLY BUFFET
Tuesday, December 3rd and Tuesday, December 10th
BRUNCH WITH SANTASOLD OUT
Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th
HOLIDAY LUNCH BUFFETS
Tuesday, December 17th –Friday December 20th
HOLIDAY DINNER BUFFETS
Tuesday, December 17th –Friday December 19th
SUPERHERO NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY BUFFET
Tuesday, December 31st
NEW YEARS EVE Tuesday, December 31st
RIEDEL GLASS EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, January 8th
TRIVIA NIGHT
Thursday, January 16th
DUELING PIANOS
Saturday, January 18th
APRES SKI LODGE
Saturday, February 1st
EDITORIAL STAFF
Publisher
Joseph Malcarney
Production
David Latimer
Content Coordinator
Michelle Scianni
Contributing Editors
Wendy Boulton
Todd D. Falkenberg
Jon Geisler
David Latimer
Colin Mack-Allen
Joseph Malcarney
MaryKay Maley
Michelle Scanzano
Michelle Scianni
James “Cheech” Shukdinas
Anthony Walko
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:
The Publisher
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
Email your major personal, professional and life milestones to Michelle Scanzano with the subject “Good News.”
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Closing Day
WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GROUP
MaryKay Maley
Happy Holidays! Our 2024 Golf Season concluded on Tuesday, October 15th, with the 18-Hole Members’ “Scary” Closing Day. Dressed in Halloween attire, Members enjoyed playing in a scramble format. The team of Grace Worthington-White, Teddy Thomas, and Elizabeth Ackmann secured first place in our final event. After the game, everyone enjoyed delicious light bites, drinks, and camaraderie in the women’s locker room. Thanks to Jane Quigley, Alison Pelose, and Susan Hodges for making the closing day memorable. During the post-golf party, Richelle Maestro revealed the winners of the 2024 Golf Awards. Congratulations to all the recipients!
Following the awards, Karen Thornton held a brief meeting to officially elect our new officers for the 2025 and 2026 Golf Seasons. The new officers are Jane Quigley (President), Jessica Schultz (Vice President), Liza Cartmell (Treasurer), and MaryKay Maley (Secretary). A heartfelt thank you to our former President, Karen Thornton, and Vice President, Teddy Thomas, for their commitment and effort over the past two years!
Golf Tip of the Month Bloopers GOLF SHOP
James ”Cheech” Shukdinas, PGA, Assistant Golf Professional
As I said all year, “Golf is a really hard game!” Apparently, making golf tip videos is hard as well. Scan the QR Code below and enjoy me making fun at myself in this month’s…NOT YOUR TIP OF THE MONTH!
THE GOLF ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
Did your men’s, women’s, junior, senior or super-senior champion win in wild fashion this year? Or perhaps your men’s, women’s, junior, senior or super-senior champion reached a milestone in 2024? GAP Magazine wants to know. Email your suggestions to Tony Regina, GAP Assistant Communications Director, at tregina@gapgolf.org.
Get in the spirit of giving this holiday season. Consider donating to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust. It is the official charitable arm of GAP. The Trust’s mission is to financially aid and empower qualified caddies and those working in golf operations in their pursuit of higher education. Visit www.plattscholar.org/donate for more information.
Put GAP on your holiday shopping list. The GAP 1897 Shop offers GAP merchandise that’s bound to warm your golf body and soul this holiday season. A healthy selection of GAP-logoed apparel is available. Visit www.gapgolf.org and click “The GAP 1897 Shop” to start browsing.
As a Tavistock Country Club Member, you can receive complimentary subscription to GAP Magazine. Scan the QR code to sign up today!
New Member Application Process
MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
Michelle Scanzano
For anyone that is interested in sponsoring a new Member, please be sure to follow the steps for submitting new applications. All documentation is available on our website and should be emailed together to Michelle Scanzano (mscanzano@tavistockcc.com) upon completion. Here’s an overview of the process for welcoming new Members to our Club.
Application
Candidates complete the Proposal for Membership Application Form. The application is filled out in its entirety and signed by both the candidate and primary sponsor.
Sponsors
Each candidate will need a primary sponsor and four secondary sponsors, all of whom are current TCC primary Members. Candidates will obtain letters of recommendation from their primary sponsor and four seconders. All five sponsors will also need to complete the Sponsor/Seconder Form.
Submitting the Application Packet
It is the responsibility of the primary sponsor to collect the application and the aforementioned letters and forms. Only then should the completed application packet be submitted to the Club’s Membership Director’s attention.
The application packet may be scanned and emailed to the Membership Director or mailed to the Club or dropped off by the primary sponsor. Applicants and sponsors should not submit their parts piecemeal – everything should be collected by the primary sponsor and submitted together by the primary sponsor.
Credit and Background Check
Tavistock Country Club performs a credit and background check on all new applicants. Upon receiving the completed application packet (Application Form and five sponsor letters and five Sponsor/Seconder Forms), the candidate will be provided a secure link to complete
the screening. Once the screening has been processed (usually within 72 hours) the candidate will be notified if they will be moving forward in the application process.
Vetting by the Membership Committee
The Membership Chair will assign each applicant to a Member of the Committee, who will be responsible for vetting the application and candidate. The vetting process will include a brief meeting or conversation between the candidate and the assigned Committee member. Also, the Committee Member will speak with each sponsor to ensure their level of familiarity with the candidate is sufficient to justify the recommendation they have provided. The assigned Committee Member will provide a report of his/her findings to the entire Membership Committee at the next scheduled meeting.
Posting/Interview
Once the Committee has approved a candidate to continue with the application process, and only after the Membership Director has determined that there is a Membership opening for the candidate, the candidate will be posted to the general membership for at least 30-days in the Tavistock Newsletter. Upon no objection from the general membership the candidate will be interviewed by the entire Committee.
Upon formal approval by the Membership Committee, the candidate’s application is forwarded to the Board of Governors for final approval at their next scheduled meeting.
New Member Orientation and Lunch
The Club will be in communication with the primary sponsor and candidate along the entire process and look forward to assisting new Members in making Tavistock Country Club their home away from home. As part of acclimating new Members and their spouses to the Club, the Membership Director will schedule a lunch orientation with them. This is a time for the new Members to ask questions, get to know the TCC management, staff members and learn the inand-outs of the Club.
Meet Sean Leonard
Where and when did you start playing golf?
I started playing golf at Medford Village CC at the age of 10.
How long have you been at Tavistock and who was your sponsor when coming into the Club?
I became a member at Tavistock in 2003. I was the recipient of a Presidents Pick for either my golf abilities or good looks, I am not totally sure!
Most memorable playing moment at TCC?
I have had many, but I would say that winning the 2007 Club Championship with my parents, wife and children and grandmother and grandfather all watching. It was a very good match.
What is your favorite hole at TCC and why?
The best-looking hole is 6 in my opinion. My favorite hole is 10 because I birdie it more than any other hole!
If we put a “Sean Leonard” sandwich at the halfway house, what is it?
I am good with Gabby’s pork roll and cheese!
What is your go to meal at TCC?
The pork chop.
Who would be on your bucket list foursome at TCC?
Bob Marley, Bruce Lee and the Dalai Lama.
When you aren’t enjoying TCC what else are you doing?
I am at the gym or the gun club.
Mr. Reliable, what club has this name in your bag? My Hybrid.
Anything odd or special that you keep in your golf bag?
I have a few good luck charms in my bag but they’re for me to know.
Favorite event or tradition at TCC?
The Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt.
What do you like most about Tavistock?
Definitely the employees and my fellow Members!
Holiday Dining Hours
Saturday, December 7th No Lunch Service
Sunday, December 8th No Breakfast or Lunch Service
Tuesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve)
Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Club Open until 2:00 PM for Holiday Order Pick-ups
Wednesday, December 25th (Christmas)
Club Closed
Wednesday, January 1st (New Years Day)
Club Closed
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 Bars will close at:
Monday – Friday 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 8:00 PM if there are no Members to serve.
Festive Holiday Beverage
HONEY’S PUNCH
Michelle Scianni, Communications Coordinator
This holiday punch recipe is a must have for the upcoming season! This is my go-to party punch recipe that remains a family-favorite. A tradition my nephew and I started years ago. It only takes a few minutes to make and creates a sweet and tangy flavor with a pop of fizziness.
This recipe is so popular and requested each year because it has great flavor and serves as a festive centerpiece. This punch recipe is perfect for adults and kid-friendly! (Want a spiked punch? Add 2/3 cup of rum or vodka to this punch.)
HOW TO MAKE HONEY’S PUNCH
Step 1: Squeeze the container of frozen lemonade into a large drink dispenser or punch bowl.
Step 2: Add the cranberry juice cocktail and pineapple juice. Gently stir to combine. Add lemonlime soda just prior to serving. Add plenty of ice or an ice ring.
INGREDIENTS
1 (64 -ounce) container of cranberry juice
1 (14 ounce) container of pineapple juice
1 (14 ounce) frozen lemonade
1 can of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
Add fresh or frozen cranberries for a pop of color for a garnish if you wish.
HOW TO MAKE AN ICE RING FOR YOUR PUNCH
Step 1: Pour a little water into the bottom of a Bundt or fluted tube cake pan. Add slices of orange slices, lime slices, and cranberries. Freeze until set.
If you want some froth simply add a scoop of orange sherbet to each glass before you pour the holiday punch over it,
Step 2: Working in layers, continue to add water a little at a time and layers of fruit until the pan is full. Place back in the freezer with each layer added.
Step 3: Let the ice ring freeze for several hours or overnight to fully set.
Step 4: Remove from the pan– Invert the pan and run hot water on the exterior of the pan to easily remove the ice ring. Set it on a sheet pan and keep in the freezer until you are ready to use.
Cheers to you all!
Holiday Plants and Keeping Your Pets Safe
As a kid, this was a time of anticipation, looking forward to crowding our house with seasonal decorations, from Putz houses and Shiny Brite ornaments to the miniature train village- not under the tree, but on a huge platform that took up half the rec-room. Okay, I’m dating myself to the middle of the last century, but heck, I’m retired- it goes with the territory. While my brothers and Dad handled the trains and lights, my sister, Cindy, and I covered every flat surface with natural greenery. Dad was able to bring home from his work cut evergreens and holly, pinecones and a few poinsettias, so we went to town. Observing all this was our dog, Ollie, a loving energetic spaniel mix. Fortunately, he was not a curious fellow and did not sample any of this flora, which leads me to the point of my message: live holiday plants and pet safety.
those trees may have pesticide residue or preservative sprays to keep them hydrated, and the water in the tree bowl can contain fertilizer, mold and/or bacteria that can make them sick. The needles also can prick tender noses and paws.
Some of the symptoms of ingesting toxic plants are stomach upset, vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, listlessness, lack of appetite, and occasionally, more severely, seizures and high blood pressure. These symptoms vary with the type of plant and how much is ingested, from mild discomfort to more severe reactions.
Yew
While you are enjoying your holidays, please don’t forget to take precautions to safeguard your pets from injury or accidental ingestion of introduced holiday greenery. While dogs and cats are not big grazers and generally have a sense of what and what not to eat, they are omnivores- eating or tasting almost anything, and I’m sure there are quite a few stories to be told! A little knowledge of the plants for them to avoid can help make your holidays more stress free. If you can, just keep them out of reach and clean up any leaves, berries or flowers that drop, or just keep them out of the house altogether. Here are some of the most common holiday plants that can be toxic: Mistletoe, Holly, Hellebores, lilies (especially to cats), Peace Lilies, Amaryllis, English Ivy, Boxwood, Jerusalem Cherry, and Yew. While the Christmas tree conifers aren’t terribly toxic, if enough is ingested, they can cause digestive distress. Also, keep in mind that
This list is not exhaustive, and just includes common holiday plants but if you want to investigate further you can scan this QR code to visit the ASPCA’s database of poisonous plants for pets:
Cact us
On the brighter side, there are some plants that are lovely and not toxic to pets: Christmas cactus, Christmas orchid, African Violet, Money Plant, Moth Orchid, Sempervivum, Norfolk Island Pine and Spider Plants. I actually did have a Norfolk Island Pine in my tiny apartment many, many years ago, and it was adorable in a Charlie Brownish kind of way. It became a cherished house plant afterwards.
And yes, Ollie did get a stocking full of gifts.
Wishing you and your pets the best of health and happiness this holiday season!
Use of Valet Parking COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
To ensure efficient and smooth operations, we kindly remind all Members and guests that parking in valet-designated spots is strictly prohibited unless using valet services. This policy helps maintain order and allows our valet staff to serve you better.
Please use the general parking areas if you are not utilizing valet services. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated.
