“To provide our members, their families and their guests with golf, dining, and recreational programming in a family-friendly environment. Our exceptional service, outstanding facilities and first-class amenities will create greater value for our members.”
Dear Members,
I hope you had a peaceful and joyous holiday season. Many of us had our children and other family members visiting us during the holidays which made for a very busy time at the Club. It was so nice to see many of you during the month of December. Now that 2022 has ended, many of us tend to reflect on the past year and what we learned from it helps us think about what will continue to serve us into the future or things we might need to change. It also helps us recognize what we are grateful for in our lives and how to honor this going forward. Here’s to a successful 2022 and a fantastic 2023!
Many of you will be traveling or spending time in warmer climates the next few months. While the Club will have limited access, the staff will be taking full advantage of this time to complete some deep cleaning and maintenance items throughout the Clubhouse.
If you have been at the Club recently, you have no doubt noticed all of the materials that are being stored in our parking lot for the Irrigation Project. We continue to move forward in the planning of this very important project as a lot goes on in the background to get ready for the work to commence in the spring.
Thank you for your continued support. Again, Best Wishes and a Happy New Year!
I hope all of you enjoyed a wonderful and healthy holiday season!
It was our distinct pleasure to host and serve so many guests throughout our many December activities. In fact, the two Brunches with Santa and the Gingerbread House Decorating Party brought nearly 1,000 guests to experience Transit Valley. My continued thanks to our dedicated staff, which provided such great service. Guest satisfaction reached all-time highs thanks to our food preparation and banquet services team delivering on every occasion.
As many of you are aware, the months of January and February now give us the opportunity to catch up on various cleaning and maintenance projects, as well as time to work on the details for the forthcoming Club season. Based on this planning, I am excited to say that 2023 will be a banner season at Transit Valley.
In the coming days, we will release the 2023 golf calendar, which is packed with many events for member participation. On an important note, careful consideration has also been given to more open play golf options for our members as well. Our pool will be ready to go for Memorial Day Weekend and we hope that everyone will be ready to start the new year off here at TVCC.
Please keep a close eye out for email updates informing you about all the special events at TVCC. Our members are the lifeblood of Transit Valley and our goal is to provide world class service to each of you.
If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to make everyone’s TVCC experience even better, please do not hesitate to reach out. The team here at TVCC is fully dedicated to a memorable 2023 season and I am empowering each department to be even stronger this season for you.
I hope that you continue to enjoy all that Transit Valley Country Club has to offer.
Who will you be referring to become a member in 2023? Even though there is snow on the ground, and it’s cold, please take a moment and think about someone who you may want to introduce as a possible member at your club. Then, simply pass their name to me – tinag@transitvalley.com.
Need to get out and get some fresh air and exercise? Try cross country skiing or snowshoeing on the golf course –depending on your weight, you can actually burn roughly 350 plus calories in 30 minutes. Great way to get in shape after the holidays!
Congratulations to our milestone members and thank you for so many years of dedication and support!
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mattar | 62 years Mr. and Mrs. John Mergenhagen | 63 years Dr. Carolyn Mackett | 63 years Mrs. Nancylee Lesniak | 63 years Mr. Richard Merkle | 57 years Mrs. Terry Mickelsen | 53 years Mrs. Janet Gorski | 52 years Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Amigone III | 52 years Mr. and Mrs. Ned Gian Sr. | 50 years Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Anain | 50 years
Current months postings for new applicants and change in membership classification are as follows:
Name Classification Applying For Thomas Liptak Resident to Recreational
Comments regarding the proposed applicants should be directed to the Membership Chairman, David Hawker. A Very Warm Welcome to our Newest Members
Helen and Jerry Fasolino Joseph and Jodi Porto
We would like to recognize and extend a special thank you to the following members for sponsoring a new member in 2022 and supporting our membership growth!
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Altman
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Andreozzi Mr. and Mrs. Randall Andreozzi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Aquino Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bagley Mr. and Mrs. Philip Barbagallo Mr. and Mrs. Raja Batta Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Belote Mr. and Mrs. Keith Belote Mr. and Mrs. Marco Benedetti Mr. and Mrs. George Bilkey Dr. John Bodkin II Mr. and Mrs. Dominik Bordonaro Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Burker Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Burwick Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Canavan Dr. and Mrs. Emilio Cappellucci Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carroll Dr. Maria Cartagena Mr. and Mrs. Rich Chiaino Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Clifford Mr. and Mrs. Eric DeGlopper Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Delmonte Drs. Parag and Kalindi Desai Mr. and Mrs. Timothy DiGiulio Mr. and Mrs. James Doro Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fasolino Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Graham Mr. and Mrs. David Hawker Mr. and Mrs. Keith Held Mr. and Mrs. Michael Huber
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobi Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kalb Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Kempton Mr. and Patrick Kenney, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kusmierski Mr. and Mrs. Ryan LaCotte Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lozar Mr. and Mrs. Todd Maier Dr. and Mrs. Michael Manka Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mariano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mariano Mr. and Mrs. William Mattar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mazur Dr. and Mrs. Robert McLanahan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mendez Mrs. Ann Mickelsen Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nanula Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nanula Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nerber Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Parent Mr. and Mrs. Anish Patel Mr. and Mrs. Biagio Patti Mr. and Mrs. John Santora Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schober Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sette-Camara Mr. and Mrs. Robert Singer Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. James Tyrpak Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tzetzo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Valenti Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Vullo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Warnke Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zegarelli
What a holiday season it has been! It was nice to have a sense of normalcy during the holidays for the first time in quite a while! As we head into January, Joe will be working with our Food and Beverage team to focus on pushing our service standards to the next level.
We have a great Bourbon Night planned for Wednesday, January 18 followed, by our first Pappy Van Winkle Dinner in February. Be sure to sign up fast, as seating for both events are limited!
As happy as the holiday season was for us around the club, it was also bittersweet as we will be wishing farewell to Sarah Paul our Food and Beverage Captain, with 10 years of service and hard work to Transit Valley, as well as Joanne Gould our Pastry Chef with 5 years of service. Thank you both, for all you have done!
This time of year also allows us to work on new projects to enhance the member experience. We will be implementing our new online reservation system, accessible through both the Transit Valley website and app. Please look for further details once the system is finalized. We will continue to accept reservations through phone and email and hosting an ‘appy hour’ or two to help guide you through the new program.
In February we will be bringing back Wine Wednesday with a select half priced wine by the bottle list! Be sure to lookout for further details and offerings. We look forward to seeing you around the club!
Let’s Talk Events! Transit Valley provides the perfect venue for all types of parties, whether you are celebrating a bridal shower, a baby shower, a graduation, or business dinner. Our professional staff will handle all your requests in order to plan a gathering that will be sure to please you and your guests.
Recently engaged or know someone who is, TVCC will make the perfect backdrop to your reception. Start with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the first tee overlooking the beautiful golf course, guests will then head into the ballroom for dinner and dancing.
The first step to any event is reserving the date, so let’s get started.
De’Ann Setter
catering@transitvalley.com (716)688-5500
Come join us for a fun night of Bourbon, light fare, and Cigars. The club has been incredibly lucky receiving several limited release Bourbons this winter featuring Bardstown, Little Book, Widow Jane and many more for you to enjoy! Due to limited allocations, this event can only accommodate 30 members. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pappy Van Winkle is the unicorn of Bourbons, known for both its quality and its rarity. These Bourbons are some of the hardest-to-find bottles out there, and it’s cherished worldwide. This threecourse dinner will feature Old Rip Van Winkle 10-year Bourbon, Van Winkle 12-year Special Reserve Bourbon, and Pappy Van Winkle 15-year Family Reserve Bourbon.
Also due to limited allocations, this event can only accommodate 25 members! We look forward to seeing you there! $200 per Member (Members Only)
Tuesday, February 14th | 5:00PM – 7:30PM Wine specials available Strolling Violinist Peter Van Scozza 5:30PM - 7:30PM
FIRST
Fresh East Coast Oysters on the Half Shell Champagne Mignonette -ORBeef Short Rib Croquette Horseradish and Scallion Cream
SECOND
Petite Gem Romaine Caesar Classic Caesar Dressing, Seasoned Crumbs, White Anchovy -ORChicken Consommé Celestine Julienne Crepes, Brunoise Vegetables, Fine Herbs
THIRD
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Wild Mushroom Risotto, Fresh Asparagus, Sauce Bearnaise -ORBroiled 10oz. Lobster Tail Dauphinoise Potato, Broccolini, Fondue, Drawn Butter FOURTH
Available in the Men’s Card Room and Dining Rooms
Every Wednesday in February
5:00PM – 8:30PM
Select half price wine by the bottle
Thursday, February 16th
Put on your thinking caps and join us for a night of fun and friendly competition hosted by Bill Shaflucas from DJ Trivia.
6:00PM | Dinner Buffet
Minestrone Soup
Garlic Bread
Gem Caesar Salad Bowl
Deli Style Antipasto
Garlic, Lemon, and Basil Braised Chicken
Saturday, February 4th
7:00PM | Tournament Begins
Mini Dessert & Coffee Station
$15 per Person
Sign up with 2 person teams - 16 Teams Maximum
Plan on having dinner before the Tournament begins - reservations suggested between 5:00PM and 5:30PM.
Chair: Justin Andreozzi
Ziti Bolognese
Baked Haddock Italian Style
Eggplant Cutlets
Cannellini Bean Ragout
Roasted Tuscan Vegetables
Cannoli and Gelato
7:00PM | Trivia Begins
$40 per Person | Drinks by Signature
Maximum of 8 per team! | Guests welcome! Tables will be set for parties of 8 so get your team together now! Prizes awarded to each member of the winning team!
St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
Friday, March 17th
Join us for traditional Irish fare in various locations throughout the clubhouse accompanied with the following cocktails!
Main Bar
$5 Guinness Specials
$15 Irish Sour
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Simulator Lounge
$15 Dirty Irishman
Five Farms Irish Cream, Jameson, Espresso
Men’s Card Room
$15 Irish Mule
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ginger Beer, Lime
6:00PM - 9:00PM | DJ 6:00PM | Dinner Stations
Carved Corned Beef Brisket Boiled Vegetables, Cabbage, Horseradish Sauce
Guinness Braised Shepard’s Pie Domestic Lamb, Root Vegetables, Duchess Potato
Grilled Irish Bangers Colcannon, Onions
Poached Atlantic Salmon Whiskey Butter Sauce, Irish Style Coleslaw Assorted Themed Desserts
$55 per Person | Drinks by Signature Open Seating A la Carte Dining and Kids’ Club will not be available
Whether you are planning a party for lunch or dinner and even though there are days that the club will be closed, please know that our staff will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Please contact De’Ann Setter by email at catering@transitvalley.com or call (716) 688-5500 x 2005 for details.
48-hour cancellation policy is in effect for all Events.
Members who make reservations for Club Events and fail to cancel the reservation two days prior will be responsible for paying the charge established by the Club. Please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com to make a reservation!
Saturday, January 21st
Session 1 | 10:30AM – 11:30AM
Session 2 | 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Children will have the opportunity to make and enjoy lasagna rolls and decorate their own cookies. If you love to cook, this is the class for you! Family members are welcome to enjoy what the kids have prepared, so plan on joining us! This event is reserved for TVCC children and grandchildren
$30.00 per child
12 Children Maximum per group | Ages 4 and up | Uniform provided Reservations required | Cancellation policy in effect
Saturday, March 4th
Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then this is the event for you! A local artist, Kari Ratka, will be joining us to help your child create a guided masterpiece. The afternoon will include a child-friendly buffet lunch as well as a 90-minute art class. Please bring your own art smock and leave the rest to us! We cannot wait to see you.
11:00AM - 11:45AM | Buffet Lunch
11:45AM - 1:15PM | Guided Art Class
$30.00 per Child
Recommended for ages 4-8 Art smocks highly encouraged Maximum Number of Children: 36 Parents are welcome to enjoy a couple-child free hours while we create!
Fridays & Saturdays | 5:15PM – 9:15PM
Supervised Kids’ Activities in the Clubhouse are available while you are having dinner. Reservations are no longer required for Kids’ Club in the Clubhouse.
Children must be potty trained and 3-years-old in order to participate.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Kids’ Club available 5:00PM - 9:00PM!
I hope everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season and is looking forward to what TVCC has to offer in 2023! The Women’s Committee is kicking off the winter season with The Snow Stroll and Ladies’ Mixer. This February event was enjoyed by many last year and is back by popular demand. If you missed it last year, please consider attending this year and bring a friend too! If you prefer an inside activity, you should consider joining us for a cookie decorating event in March. Dates, details and reservation deadlines are included in this Divot. Please also consider participating in one of the many women’s activities offered at TVCC (Book Club, Mah Jongg, Bowling etc.) New participants are encouraged to join and are always welcome. It is a great opportunity to have fun, meet other members, and you just might make a few new friends as well.
Finally, please see the Divot article on our 2023 charity golf tournament to benefit Home of My Own of WNY (see page 16). There are many ways for you to get involved and support this great event.
All the best for a safe and healthy winter season!
Saturday, February 11th
11:30AM - 2:30PM Arrive At 11:30AM Meet in the foyer, we will he Ad outdoors At ApproxiMAtely 11:45AM
Snowshoe, cross country ski, or stroll across the Club grounds. Did you know that your muscles work 60% harder in the winter and burn more?! Dress for the weather and bring your own gear. If cold/snow; hats, gloves, layers, and waterproof boots recommended as we may be creating our own paths. Rain date may apply and will be determined the day prior. Afterwards, we’ll retire to a mixer that will include comfort food stations and a hot cocoa bar!
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wing with Mashed Potato & Gravy
Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Seafood Mac & Cheese Bites
Pot Roast Pizza
Ratatouille Phyllo Cups
But that’s not all… play our enter-to-win and be the one to go home with a sterling silver TVCC pendant! Please bring your own equipment.
$50 per person | Drinks by Signature
Guests Welcome | Maximum 50 Reservation Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2023
For the month of January the Ladies’ Book Club will meet on the second Thursday in the Ladies’ Card Room. We will resume meeting on the second Wednesday of each month in February.
Thursday, January 12th | 7PM Honor by Thirty Umrigar. A powerful story about family and cultural truths. Wednesday, February 8th | 7PM Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Barnes and Noble Book of the Year, a quirky, funny and heartwarming novel.
Please contact Nancy Pohlman at (716)636-9748 or by email at jcpnlp135@roadrunner.com to reserve your seat.
Every Friday | 10:00AM
For the months of January and February we are unable to provide food service. However, coffee and water will be provided.
Enjoy knitting, crocheting, or embroidery? Bring along your latest project to work on and enjoy lively conversation, laughter, and friendship. Beginners are always welcome and Jeanne Mowery, if needed, will provide knitting instructions. Non-knitters also welcome!
Contact the Club or email Jeanne Mowery at jalmow@yahoo.com or call her at (716)688-4506 to reserve your seat.
Every Thursday | 2:30PM - 5:00PM
Women’s Locker Room Lounge
Optional dinner at 5:30PM, for Dining Room reservations please call the Club or email reservations@transitvalley.com.
For the months of January and February we are unable to provide food service. However, coffee and water will be provided.
If you need a new card for 2023, please order through the National Mah Jongg League or call (212)246-3052. Lis DiGiore has additional cards available at the same cost ($15).
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions, contact Lis DiGiore, at digioreins@ roadrunner.com or call her at (716)912-2862.
Guests with members are welcomed!
Every Wednesday | 2:30PM | Cole Room
For the months of January and February we are unable to provide food service. However, coffee and water will be provided.
If you would like to sign up to play, or have any questions please contact Francine Palermo at (716)725-8558.
Our Fall 2022 Session is complete! Congratulations to our winning team: Lynne Stevens, Kate Casey, Karen Ganzenmuller and Candy Watson. They beat the second-place team by a total of 101 pins for the entire season.
Season results: High Game, Norine McIntyre; High Series, Paula Orlowski; High Handicap Game, Nancy Pohlman; and High Handicap Series, Kate Casey.
The last week of the session was our “No Tap” (9 on your first ball equals a strike) tournament. It was very exciting to watch Paula Orlowski score a 300! It was impressive that 6 of the strikes were not “No Tap”. Way to go, Paula!
Our next session starts Wednesday, January 4. We have several snowbirds in our group and always have room for new bowlers!
If you are interested, contact Amy Gary at (716)435-9687 or amg8291@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 22!
6:00PM
Learn how to decorate Spring cookies! As seen on the Food Network
$50 per Person | Drinks by Signature
Space limited to 70 attendees | Guests Welcome A la carte dinner reservations are encouraged starting at 4:30PM or following the demonstration!
Reservation Deadline: Friday, March 3rd
More information to come!
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Mission: To create apartment communities tailored to independent individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire to live in a safe, social and integrated community with lifelong sustainability.
Vision: Our apartments are an inclusive, community-focused model. Readily available opportunities for socialization in and within close walking distance of their homes creates organic, meaningful interactions and opportunities that inspire the pathways to friendship and independence. Our community-centered location will provide easy accessibility to public transportation, employment opportunities, and leisure that will provide for life long sustainability.
Values: Supported housing options need to be diverse if a person’s rights are to be met. Individuals have the right to live as independently as is possible, in an environment that is appropriate to them. They need housing in community-centered spaces and opportunities that promote inclusion. Individuals should not be deprived of any civil or legal rights because of a diagnosis of a developmental disability. They deserve respect and dignity.
For more information, visit our website: homeofmyownofwny.org Or scan the QR code below:
Our first planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 4:00. If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be involved, contact Ellen Pachioli at 716-570-2589 or epachioli@homeofmyownofwny.org.
With 2022 now officially in the books, we have turned our focus to the new year and are preparing for another exciting golf season. Working alongside Mr. James Pohlman and the rest of the Golf Committee, we are currently assembling a great group of members to serve as event chairs for the upcoming season. While creating the 2023 Golf Calendar, much will appear the same, but there are a few changes to highlight, one being the creation of a new event – The Olde & The New, which will pair more tenured members with those that have joined more recently for a fun two-person event on Saturday, May 13th. After reviewing member feedback, the Thursday Night Men’s League will be contested over ten consecutive weeks in a single session starting Thursday, May 4th. On the ladies’ side, there will be a new event on Thursday, June 1st (Name TBD) for all players with the goal of creating a mixer as welcoming and inclusive as the Dirty Dozen.
Once again, Transit Valley is atop the “leaderboard” for the most rounds posted to GHIN at any facility in the NYSGA (Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Southern Tier). Transit Valley members also had the fourth most rounds posted to GHIN during the season (April 15th-October 31st). The NYSGA administers the GHIN handicap system for clubs in Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany and the Southern Tier.
Most rounds posted at NYSGA facilities:
1. Transit Valley Country Club - 14,114
2. Orchard Park Country Club - 12,926
3. Pendleton Creek Golf Club - 12,562
4. The Edison Club - 12,136
5. McGregor Links Country Club - 11,956
Most rounds posted by NYSGA club memberships:
1. Edison Club - 21,128
2. Pendleton Creek Golf Club - 20,918
3. Shaker Ridge Country Club - 20,618
4. Transit Valley Country Club - 20,425
5. Orchard Park Country Club - 19,865
On Wednesday, February 1st from 6:00pm-7:00pm, we will host Marie Hall, the area’s leading golf fitness instructor. Marie has an extensive background working with golfers to help them achieve their goals from increased clubhead speed, the ability to play pain free, as well as address physical limitations. Marie specializes in functional movement assessment, corrective exercise, injury prevention, manual therapy, core strengthening, as well as being professional certified with TPI, Y-Balance, and the National Athletic Trainers Association. The event will be complimentary and is open to all members and their guests. Please register on ForeTees by Sunday, January 29th as spots are limited.
Please continue to post your scores while playing in areas that are deemed “in-season” over the winter (Florida, Arizona, California, the Carolinas, etc.). It is strongly encouraged for players to enter their gross hole by hole scores, as GHIN will adjust any hole score that exceed net double bogey. Score posting will resume in Western New York starting April 15th.
New for 2023, we will be running a winter junior golf program during the months of February and March. Utilizing the simulator lounge and other parts of the club, we will be able to create a fun environment for junior golfers to continue to build their skills during the winter months. The program fee is $160 and open to the children of all membership classifications. The registration link will be available on the ForeTees homepage.
Monday, January 30th – Monday, March 27th (there will be no session on February 20th – President’s Day)
Monday | 4:30PM - 5:45PM Ages 11 - 13 Monday | 5:45PM - 7:00PM Ages 8 - 10
Registration for the Western New York PGA Junior Tour will be opening soon, and I strongly encourage junior golfers looking for competitive playing opportunities to participate. The WNY PGA Jr Tour features professionally conducted events held throughout Western New York, with separate divisions for boys and girls ages 10-18. The season runs from April through early August, culminating in the year-end Tour Championship. This is ideal for those competing on their high school golf team or hoping to do so in the fall. Please visit www.westernnewyork.pga.com/junior-golf for more information.
Congratulations to all our high school golfers that competed for their respective teams this past fall. Several have qualified for sectionals in the spring and will be back representing their schools and Transit Valley once the snow melts.
Amherst Carson Belle-Isle
Canisius Elliot DeRose
Clarence Rosalie DiNunzio
St. Joe’s
Keean Patel
Williamsville East
Jonah Bartholomew, Will Buckingham, Elias Chamoun, Tyler Delisanti, Brayden Patel, Luke Seplaki, Soliel Zgoda
Williamsville South
Chase Bugman, Julian Mogensen
While the Golf Shop will be closed in January and February, I will be at the Club most weekdays and checking voicemail and emails regularly. Please reach out to me for assistance with any golf related matter that may arise at jdecker@transitvalley.com or (716) 688-7311
In order to provide proper service, reservations are required at all times No weekly max restrictions
Reservations can be made six days in advance starting at 7:00 a.m.
Reserve in one hour time slots, can reserve up to 2 hours back-to-back maximum Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or be an approved Junior Partie
Reserving the Simulator Room for private parties/business meeting will be permitted as long as the sole purpose is for using the Simulators and should be booked with the catering office.
Maximum number will be 20 people
Maximum of 2 hours
$20 guest fee per person, per hour
Fee S
$20 guest fee per person, per hour
Failure to Show - $25 flat fee hou SekeePing note S
Golf balls must be brand new (clean, with no nicks, scuffs, cuts or blemishes and not have any sharpie markings on them as it could damage the hitting screen)
Your golf ball should be placed in the middle of the mat Bring your own clubs and make sure the club faces are clean Shoes must be clean. Metal Spikes are not allowed.
MONDAY | 7:30AM – 2:30PM (Closes at 3:30PM)
TUESDAY | 7:30AM – 4:30PM (Closes at 5:30PM)
WEDNESDAY | JANUARY | 7:30AM - 4:30PM (Closes at 5:30PM) Beverage Service from 11:00AM - 5:00PM FEBRUARY | 7:30AM - 8:30PM (Closes at 9:30PM) Beverage Service - 11:00AM Dinner Service starting at 5:00PM
THURS & FRI | 7:30AM - 8:30PM (Closes at 9:30PM)
Beverage Service - 11:00AM Dinner Service starting at 5:00PM
SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 8:30PM (Closes at 9:30PM)
Beverage Service - 8:00AM
Dinner Service starting at 5:00PM
SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 3:30PM (Closes at 4:30PM)
Beverage Service - 9:00AM - 4:00PM or volume
It’s the start of the new year. We had a very busy 2022 season and 2023 will be even busier.
I believe we improved the overall course conditions and playability from 2021 while also moving forward with some Master Plan work in-house that will make the course even better in 2023.
Thank you for a wonderful year and with your continued support we can continue to make TVCC the best it can be into 2023 and beyond.
We also planted over 1000 trees along Muegel and Paradise Roads. We hope in a few years the course will be somewhat of an oasis from the surrounding roads. This will also hide the hideous fence while still having the security the fence provides.
The moving of the path and the construction of middle and forward tees #15
We were approved for the new irrigation system for 2023. We have received most of our parts and the pipe was delivered in December.
We hope for no more of these irrigation leaks once the new system is installed.
Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Canasta Clubhouse Closed
Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Women’s Book Discussion Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Canasta Clubhouse Closed
Kids’
Cooking Class Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Canasta Clubhouse Open for Men’s Bourbon Night Only
Family Fun Night A la Carte Dinner, Pasta Night, & Kids’ Club Not Available
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Canasta Clubhouse Closed
SundayWednesday Closed ThursdaySaturday Closed for Lunch Bar Opens at 4PM Dinner Service Starting at 5PM
For reservations, please call the club at (716)688-5500 or email reservations@transitvalley.com
Adult Corn Hole Tournament Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Ladies’ Snow Stroll Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM
Women’s Canasta Wine Wednesday Golf Fitness Presentation
Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Prime Rib Night
Women’s Canasta Women’s Book Discussion Wine Wednesday Pappy Van Winkle Dinner
Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM Adult Trivia Night
Women’s Canasta Wine Wednesday
Clubhouse Open for Valentine’s Day Dinner 6pm-8:30pm A la Carte Dinner Menu Not Available Kids’ Club Available 6pm-9pm
Pasta Night Kids’ Club
Women’s Stitch Along Fish Fry & Salad Bar Kids’ Club
Women’s Mah Jongg Burger & A Brew 4PM6PM
Women’s Canasta Wine Wednesday Ash Wednesday Fish Fry
SundayTuesday
Closed WednesdaySaturday Closed for Lunch Bar Opens at 4PM Dinner Service Starting at 5PM
For reservations, please call the club at (716)688-5500 or email reservations@transitvalley.com
Transit Valley Country Club 8920 Transit Road East Amherst, NY 14051
Main: 716-688-5500
Golf Pro Shop: 716-688-7311
Pool/Tennis: 716-688-5857
Halfway House: 716-689-9677
www.transitvalley.com
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Christopher M. Myslow
Chief Operating Officer/GM cmyslow@transitvalley.com
Tina Gutekunst Membership Services Director tinag@transitvalley.com
Brandon Sears Assistant General Manager bsears@transitvalley.com
Joe Lee Food and Beverage Manager jlee@transitvalley.com
Jonathan Decker, PGA Head Golf Professional jdecker@transitvalley.com
Grill Room, Patio, & Simulator Lounge
Marco F. Benedetti
PRESIDENT
Executive Committee
Geoffrey G. Burker
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Greens Chair/Golf Co-Chair Nominating Co-Chair Executive Committee
James C. Pohlman
2ND VICE PRESIDENT Golf Chair/Nominating Chair Ethic & Grievance Chair Executive Committee
Margaret E. Shotwell
TREASURER
Finance Chair/Audit Co-Chair Insurance & Benefits Chair Executive Committee
David Hawker
SECRETARY
Membership Chair
Ethic & Grievance Committee Member Executive Committee
Ravi N. Sinha
Membership Co-Chair Golf Co-Chair Subcommittee Handicap Chair
Omar J. Abdallah
Greens Co-Chair Finance Committee Member
Keith A. Belote Audit Chair Greens Committee Member
Christopher T. Finley
Membership Co-Chair Ethics & Grievance Co-Chair
Gary M. Schober Club Counsel
Paula Orlowski
PRESIDENT
Julie Swiatkowski
VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Nerber SECRETARY
Adam Mis
Karen Dobos
GOLF CO-CHAIR
Jill Belote GOLF CO-CHAIR
Beth Vullo
MEMBERSHIP
Greens Superintendent amis@transitvalley.com
Dan King Executive Chef chefking@transitvalley.com
De’Ann Setter
Catering and Events Specialist catering@transitvalley.com
Krista A. Griffin Chief Accountant accounting@transitvalley.com
Hiram Walker Maintenance Manager maint@transitvalley.com
Kelly Longo
ENTERTAINMENT
Annette Mills
RECREATION/CHARITY LIAISON
Francine Palermo
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Matt Thormahlen
Director of Recreation and Tennis matt@transitvalley.com
Joseph Wilkie Pool Director jwilkie@transitvalley.com
Angela Staszak Kids’ Club Director astaszak@transitvalley.com
Country Club appropriate denim is defined as properly sized, in excellent condition, and dark in color(white or black denim is also acceptable). Country Club appropriate denim does not include holes or rips, fading or stonewash look, frayed material, denim shorts, jackets, skirts, dresses, work type denim shirts, or jeans that are worn extremely low cut. Tasteful and appropriate shirts and shoes must be worn. For men, denim must be paired with any tucked-in and collared shirt, sport coat or sweater.
Country Club Attire is also deemed appropriate which is defined as: Bermuda length shorts, sundresses, collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire.
1921 Room (Previously the Formal Dining Room) & Ballroom
Country Club Attire will be acceptable consisting of collared shirts for men and appropriate women’s attire. Sport coats are optional but encouraged. The intent is to not allow denim. However, denim will be permissible if the Grill Room has reached its maximum capacity.
Dress codes will be defined for all Club/Special Events and will be communicated in the newsletter
Members are encouraged to consider common sense when making casual-attire decisions. We prefer our members dressup rather than dress-down when visiting the Club. While we expect that members will use good taste and judgment, the Board has directed Club Management to discreetly review any inappropriate casual attire decisions directly with the member to ensure that the Club maintains a casual environment that is enjoyable for everyone.
Unacceptable Clubhouse Attire: Yoga pants, leggings,t-shirts, shorts, and athletic attire