May
Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the early signs of spring around the Club.
As many of you have noticed, the assessment billing was included in your most recent statements. Thank you to everyone who has responded and for your continued support- your engagement plays a vital role in moving our shared vision forward.
With the project now in motion, I’m pleased to share that we’ve entered the next phase with the formation of our Construction Ad Hoc Committee. This committee will carry us through the exciting journey ahead, and I’d like to take a moment to recognize those stepping up to serve.
A heartfelt thank you to Elizabeth Fiechter for agreeing to chair this next iteration and to Chris Mason, and Michelle Schwandt for continuing their commitment. We also warmly welcome Keith Adams and Rod Maroney, whose knowledge and experience will be tremendous assets as we work toward our goal of putting a shovel in the ground in Q1 of 2026. Design work is actively underway, and we look forward to sharing an update at our Annual Meeting on May 13th, including some of the key milestones ahead. Following that, the committee will continue to keep the membership informed with updates in our newsletters and through other communications, ensuring transparency and engagement as the project progresses. For those unable to attend, please remember to return your proxy to the Vicmead Office beforehand. After the meeting, we hope you'll stay and enjoy a delicious Spring Salad & Pasta Buffet, featuring house-made ravioli & pastas, chicken piccata, and branzino,
prepared by our talented Culinary Team.
While we are excited about what lies ahead for the Club with this investment, we remain deeply focused on honoring where we’ve come from. Vicmead’s history and culture are the very qualities that make our community so unique, and we want to celebrate that legacy by capturing the stories, images, and physical pieces that define who we are. I hope you will join us on June 19th for a special event that is a Vicmead Twist on Antiques Roadshow. We’ll be showcasing some of the wonderful artifacts already on property—and we invite you to rummage through that old drawer or attic and bring in your own special pieces to share. We understand many of these items are personal and meaningful, and we’d be honored to photograph them and capture their stories. Special thanks to the House Committee, and especially to Katharine Maroney and Jeff Silverman, for launching this thoughtful archival initiative. I’m truly looking forward to seeing the treasures that help us all understand and appreciate Vicmead a little more.
Thank you again for your support and your passion for this Club.
Warm regards,
David Solacoff, M.D. President
Candidates Proposed for Membership
Through May 19 th
Mr. Scott & Mrs. Tiffany Anne Van Alstyne
Chadds Ford, PA
Proposer/Seconder: Elizabeth Vannote / Katherine Stroud Bucklin
Through June 23 th
Mr. John & Mrs. Caroline Hudson Easton, MD
Proposer/Seconder: Bill Jeremiah / John Pelet
Alex Giacco, Jr., Committee Chair agiacco3@comcast.net
Elizabeth Carr ecarr@gmail.com
Meghan Mackenzie meghangmackenzie@gmail.com
NewMember
Meet & Greet
Tuesday, May 27th
Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres Reception 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
See old friends & greet new ones! Please join us in welcoming the New Members from the last year and the 2025 Summer Members to the summer season. Vicmead’s BBQ to follow!
Katharine F. Maroney ecosmaroney@verizon.net
Mark Morton mmorton@potteranderson.com
Geoff Veale geoffveale@gmail.com
Please Register online to stay for BBQ Dinner following reception.
REGISTER AT WWW.VICMEAD.COM
Golden Egg Winners 2025
Congratulations to our winners who will enjoy complimentary Ice Cream for the season, while our more seasoned winners will enjoy a Rosé a day (Charles Donaghy) and Swizzles all season (J. William Rollins).
The full collection of Vicmead Easter photographs are available in the 'Membership' page of the Club website.
Marianne Kroeger Age 5- 7
Henry Lunger Age 8- 11
Fiona Swartz 4 & Under
Charles Donaghy & J. William Rollins Age 21+
WEEKLY
– 10:00 a.m.
– 11:30 a.m. TUESDAY
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m SATURDAY
Tennis Clinic 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
– 10:00 a.m.
Clinic & 105 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Drills, Strategy, and Fun! Light Breakfast to follow Maximum of 24 players.
Saturday, May 31st , July 19th & August 16th
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • $45 per player
Vicmead Ladies Cup Tennis: Join the Action!
Ladies Cup Tennis is a league run by the Wilmington Cup Tennis Association in which Vicmead’s women compete against players from other clubs in Delaware and Pennsylvania. The association offers ten levels of play, Cups 1 through 10, with Cup 1 reserved for the strongest competitors. Vicmead currently fields four teams (Cups 3, 5, 8, and 9), each made up of eight core players supported by a list of substitutes. The Ladies Tennis Committee and our Racquets Professionals maintain a comprehensive set of rules that guides new teams and governs how existing teams can move up.
LADIES CUP TENNIS INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m.
Join us on the Clubhouse porch, as our Racquets Professionals hold an information session about Ladies Cup Tennis. We’ll discuss how to participate, the league format and rules, and details on the ladder and challenge system. All women tennis players, including current Cup team members, are encouraged to attend. For questions, please email Joe Dianna at jdianna@vicmead.com.
May 2025
Beginner Shooting Lessons
Private Lessons Available Saturdays though June beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wilmington Trap Association, Newark DE
All Levels Welcome! Must be at least 15 years of age. Taking the first-time Safety Instruction Class before starting lessons is recommended.
Contact Allen Brown after 6:00 p.m. at 302-368-5334 to set up your private lesson.
The Monthly Newsletter Calendar subject to change. Please check the Club website, and subscribe to the weekly Club emails for the latest and most accurate information.
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Mahjong 4 pm Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm Mens Boot Camp 5:30 pm Advanced Pickleball Clinic 5:30 pm
Bidermann Lunch
Day Post-Round Festivities at the Farmhouse 4:30 pm
11. Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Ladies Round Robin 9 am
Mother's Day
Brunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
6 am Mixed Golf Clinic 9:30 am Mixed Clinic & 105 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
Mens Squash Clinic 6 pm Beginner Pickleball Clinic 6 pm
Annual Meeting 5:30 pm Spring Salad & Pasta Night 6 pm
LGA Opening Day & Trunk Show 9 am
Mixed Tennis 105 10
Closed - Fairway Aerification
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Spring Mahjong 4 pm
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 pm
Advanced Pickleball Clinic 5:30 pm
HIIT + Mo-bility 6 am
Mixed Tennis 105 9 am
Cardio Tennis 10 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 11:30 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Bunker 4 pm
Junior Golf Clinic 4:30 pm
First Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
Saturday Skins Game 8:30 am
Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 am
TRX + Mo-bility 9 am
Titleist Fitting Day 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
Mahjong 4 pm
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 pm Advanced Pickleball Clinic 5:30 pm
+ Mo-bility 6 am Mixed Tennis 105 9 am Cardio Tennis 10 am Mixed Clinic & 105 11:30 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Bunker 4 pm
Junior Golf Clinic 4:30 pm
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
Saturday Skins Game 8:30 am
Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 am
Half-Day Golf
School 9 am
TRX + Mo-bility 9 am
Ping Fitting Day 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
Mixed Clinic & 105 8:30 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Swim Team Pizza Party & Swim Shop Fitting Kick-Off Event at Greenville 4 pm 19.
Golf Outing - Course Closed
Cardio Tennis 9 am
Mixed Tennis 105 10 am
Junior Tennis AcademyGreen 4:30 pm
Mo-bility 6 pm
20.
Mo-bility 6 am
25.
Pool Hours 10:30 am – 6 pm
Swizzle Cup Tennis
Tournament 8:30 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
26. Memorial Day
Pool Hours 10:30 am – 6 pm
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am – 3 p.m.
Mo-bility 6 pm
Mixed Golf Clinic 9:30 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
May Tasting Dinner –Flavor Sensations 5:30 pm
Beginner Pickleball Clinic 6 pm
21.
LGA Day 9 am
Mixed Tennis 105 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
PGA Jr. League Practice 4 pm
Junior Tennis Academy - Green 4:30 pm
Spring Men's Golf League 5:30 pm
Ladies Squash Clinic 6 pm
22.
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Spring Mahjong 4 pm
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
Spring Twilight Golf 5 pm
Mens Tennis Clinic 5:30 pm
Advanced Pickleball Clinic 5:30 pm
23.
HIIT + Mo-bility 6 am
Mixed Tennis 105 9 am
Cardio Tennis 10 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 11:30 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Junior Golf Clinic 4:30 pm
No Bunker
No Bidermann Dinner No Vicmead Dinner
Pool Opening Party 5:30 – 8 pm
24.
Pool Hours 10:30 am – 6 pm
Pool Opening Rain Date 11 am
Saturday Skins Game 8:30 am
Ladies Tennis Clinic 8:30 am
Morning Junior Golf
School 9 am
TRX + Mo-bility 9 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Callaway Fitting Day 1 pm
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
27. Pool Hours 5 – 8 pm
Golf Facilities Open at Noon
Farmhouse Closed
Mo-bility 6 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 10 am
No Vicmead Lunch No Bidermann Lunch
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
Summer Member Meet & Greet 5:30 pm
All members are encouraged to attend as we review the prior year and look forward to 2025. 18.
First Vicmead BBQ Dinner 5:30 pm
Beginner Pickleball Clinic 6 pm 28.
Closed
LGA Day 9 am
Mixed Tennis 105 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
PGA Jr. League Practice 4 pm
Junior Tennis Academy - Green 4:30 pm
Spring Men's Golf League 5:30 pm
29. Pool Hours 5 – 8 pm
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Spring Mahjong 4 pm
Junior Tennis AcademyIndigo and Violet 4:30 pm
Mixed Tennis Opening Night 5:30 pm
Advanced Pickleball Clinic 5:30 pm
Mixed 30 & 3 5:30 pm
Vicmead BBQ Dinner 5:30 pm
30. Pool Hours Noon – 6 pm
HIIT + Mo-bility 6 am
Mixed Tennis 105 9 am
Cardio Tennis 10 am
Mixed Clinic & 105 11:30 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann Bunker 4 pm
Junior Golf Clinic 4:30 pm
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
31.
Pool Hours 10:30 am – 6 pm
Saturday Skins Game 8:30 am
Ladies Boot Camp 8:30 am
TRX + Mo-bility 9 am
TaylorMade Fitting Day 10 am
Vicmead Lunch 11:30 am
Bidermann
Lunch 11:30 am – 3 p.m.
Bidermann Dinner 5:30 pm
Spring Salad & Pasta Night
Tuesday, May 13th 5:30 p.m. at Vicmead
Soup, Salad & Pasta Bar • $32
Please register online to join us for dinner immediately following the meeting.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Club Dining & Events
May Dining
Please visit www.vicmead.com for menus & information
VICMEAD
Clubhouse & Terrace Weather permitting.
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Tuesday – Sunday
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on May 26th for Memorial Day
*Except May 27th - Closed
BBQ Buffet Dinner starts May 27th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Tuesday & Thursday
*Except May 23rd for Pool Opening Party
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Tuesday – Sunday
*Except May 3rd & 27th
Dinner starts May 9th
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Friday & Saturday
*Except May 23rd for Pool Opening Party
Bunker starts May 2nd
4:00 p.m. – Dusk • Friday
*Except May 23rd for Pool Opening Party
P RIME RIB NIGH T
Tuesday, May 6 th
Be sure to make a reservation!
Sunday, May 11th 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Treat Mom to a bubbly brunch buffet with complimentary Champagne & “Mom-osas”!
Adults: $45
Children 5-12: $25
OPENING BUNKER
FRIDAY, MAY 2 nd
4:00 P.M. - DUSK
(4:00 p.m. Cocktails • 5:00 p.m. Grill)
Drinks & Food by Chit
LIVE MUSIC
Poached Shrimp Tiradito • $14
Avocado, & Piquant Cilantro-Ginger Relish
Crispy Brussel & Serrano Ham • $8
Rouquette Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Feta, Pine Nuts, & Balsamic Glaze
Jerk Pork Tenderloin • $16
Caribbean Slaw, Roasted Calabaza Squash (or Plantain Mash or Sweet Potato Mash) & Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Grilled Mahi Mahi • $18
Summer Corn Salad, Crispy Brussels & Salsa Macha
Roasted Summer Squash • $11
Carrot, Cucumber, Herbed Cashews, Romaine, Spinach, & Charred Shallot Vinaigrette
Junior Burgers • Hot Dogs • Grilled Chicken Served with Chips & a Pickle
SATURDAY, MAY 3 rd
Reception • Kentucky Derby Watch Party
All Social & Golf Members Welcome! 4:30 p.m. Suggested Arrival to Farmhouse
$38 per person DICK WILSON DERBY DAY POST-ROUND FESTIVITIES at the
Upcoming Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Visit www.vicmead.com for information & to register.
Friday, May 2nd
Junior Golf Orientation, Edie Cup Ceremony & Golf Clinic 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 3rd
Dick Wilson Derby Day Member-Guest Tournament 11:30 a.m. – Course Closed
Monday, May 6th – Thursday, May 8th Course Closed for Aerification
Saturday, May 10th
Titleist Fitting Day 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14th
LGA Opening Day – Play with the Pro & Trunk Show
Saturday, May 17th
Half-Day Golf School 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ping Fitting Day 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 22nd
Spring Twilight Golf 5:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Saturday, May 24th
Callaway Fitting Day 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27th
Memorial Day – Course Open
Thursday, May 29th
Spring Mixed 30 & 3 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31st
Taylor Made Fitting Day 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Anthony Malizia Head Golf Professional
Don’t miss the fun and join us on Saturday, May 3rd for the Dick Wilson Derby Day Tournament’s post-round cocktail party at the Farmhouse! This season-opening event is a Member favorite, and the cocktail party is open to all Members starting at approximately 4:30 p.m. Come enjoy great drinks and food while watching the Kentucky Derby race! The Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. Registration is available by visiting the Club website.
As the course begins to welcome everyone back, please check in with the Podium Attendant when arriving for play. We’ll add your group to the queue and indicate when you may begin play off the first hole. A friendly reminder that the tenth tee will open 90 minutes after the first tee opens for play. For those who enjoy coming early and playing fast, please be mindful of when the tenth tee will open, allowing the Grounds team to prepare the back nine for your experience.
The month of May is full of opportunities for ladies, gentlemen, and juniors to enjoy instructional opportunities. We also kick off our Men’s Wednesday Night Golf League, Ladies Golf Association events, Saturday Skins, fitting days, and Twilight Golf. Please refer to the Golf Book & Member Directory or Club website to stay informed on these wonderful offerings for you to enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!
Weekly Events
REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Visit www.vicmead.com for information & to register.
Junior Golf Clinic
Fridays • Beginning May 2nd
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Juniors age 5 and older are encouraged to attend. $30/golf member and $35/social member, per clinic.
Saturday Skins
Saturdays Beginning May 10th
8:30 a.m. - First Tee Time
Sign up individually or with a group by 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Pairings & Starting Times will be emailed Friday evening.
Mixed Clinics
Tuesday, May 13th & May 20th
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Available to both golfing and social members. $30/golf member and $35/social member, per clinic.
Ladies Golf Association (LGA) Day
Wednesdays • Beginning May 14th
18 Holes 9:00 a.m. • 9 Holes 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday mornings are reserved for female golf members. The course is open to all members and guests after 11:00 a.m.
Men’s Spring Golf League
Wednesdays in May • Beginning May 14th
5:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Following play, participants will enjoy cocktails and dinner at the Farmhouse. $55 per person, plus cart or caddie fees. Sign up each Wednesday by Noon.
2025 Professional Staff
PGA Jr. League seasonis fast approaching, promising another exciting season of growth. Whether you're returning from last year or joining us for the first time. I encourage you to join the team. As an added bonus, participants will receive complimentary access to Friday Junior Golf Clinics during the league season.*
*Every Friday May 2 nd – September 26 th (No June 6th or August 1 st )
Jeff Kublin Senior Assistant Golf Professional
Ben Bruning Assistant Golf Professional
Zac Oakley PGA Teaching Professional
Emily Centofante Assistant Professional
Tomas Fortson Assistant Professional
David MacArthur Outside Golf Services Manager
ANNUAL VICMEAD POOL OPENING
Pool Party Quackers
FRIDAY, MAY 23 rd • 5:30 PM
RAIN DATE SATURDAY, MAY 24 th AT 11 AM
The Quacker Phenomenon is coming to Vicmead this Memorial Weekend! Kick off summer on Friday night when the pool opens with giant inflatables, a live DJ, and the long-awaited return of Rum Swizzles.
Look out for emails from Alex with helpful hints about the weekend-long scavenger hunt! Who needs a cruise ship?
May 2025
DINING
Vicmead
Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Monday – Sunday starts May 26th
BBQ Buffet Dinner
Starts May 27th
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Bidermann
Lunch
Tuesday – Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bunker Starts May 2nd
Fridays
RACQUETS
Indoor Tennis
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Squash
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FITNESS
Indoor Fitness Center
Monday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mo-bility
Mondays 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 6:00 a.m.
HITT & Mo-bility
Fridays 6:00 a.m.
TRX + Mo-bility
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
Group Fitness & Personal Training
Mo-mentum Coaching
Email Morgan Ross at mross@mo-mentumcoaching.com
GOLF
Please note that all morning play will start on Hole #1, unless approved by the Professional Staff.
Golf Course*
8:00 a.m. – Dark*
7:30 a.m. – Dark*
Driving Range**
7:45 a.m. – Dark**
7:15 a.m. – Dark**
Golf Shop
7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
7:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Golf Carts must be returned to Cart Barn by 8:00 p.m.
**Driving Range Schedule of Early Closure: April & May Sunday & Wednesday Closes at 6:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - Dusk (4:00 p.m. Cocktails / 5:00 p.m. Grill)
*Except May 23rd for Pool Opening Party
A la Carte Dinner
Starts May 9th
Friday & Saturday
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Except May 23rd for Pool Opening Party
Club Personnel Contact List
Vicmead
Rachel
David
Align Fitness
Email Joe Chaitkin at joe@align-fitness.com
* Members are Required to exit property at sunset. Walkers & Runners included.
Halfway House
Tuesday – Sunday 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Charred Asparagus & HopDevil Hollandaise
Chicory Salad
Crispy Artichoke Hearts & Spring Herb Ravigote
Pan-Fried Sticky Rice & Red Bean Cake
Spicy Lupini Bean Bowl
Flavor Sensations
Flavor Sensations
TUESDAY, MAY 20 TH • 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Beet & Rhubarb Borscht
Mango Kani Salad
Rock Shrimp & Spring Vegetable Chawanmushi
Beef & Shiitake Meatballs with Porcini Broth
Brined Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Salt Cod & Roasted Olives
Seared Salmon Belly with Dandelion Greens, Kumquat & Angostura
Sweet Pickled Enoki Mushrooms & Scallops
Tuna Tartare & Ice Plant
