President’s Message
There has been a lot of activity recently at the Club and several more big events coming up! On July 10 th the Wascana hosted the 3rd Eberle & Friends Golf Tournament and contributed to the event raising $500,000 for the pediatric campaign of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation. The event was high profile and included a cast of NHL players, Mark McMorris who was the local Snowboard medalist at the Olympic Games and James Duthie, TSN Sportscaster. The course and the Club staff showed beautifully!
August 2014 Hours of Operation
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Committees
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Staff Directory
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Upcoming Events
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Blue Pipes
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History Notes
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Finance Committee
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Member/Guest
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Taylor Motors
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Men’s Shotgun
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Club Championship
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Golf Shop Promo
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Congratulations
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Mixed League
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Business Ladies
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Sand & Seed
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Junior Golf Events
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I would like to thank the members of the Ladies’ Executive for meeting with myself, Bob Walker, Greg Dukart and Dean Manz to discuss issues of concern. If the Club is going to remain long-term viable, it must encourage young golfers and women to be members: this is a key part of our Strategic Plan. Research shows that these categories of golfers are looking for different features in a private golf club and the most important is the ability to play golf in an environment that is respectful, fun and safe. The feedback from these women golfers was very useful to the Board and Management and will be used in future decision making about programs and tee-sheet access.
Jr. Summer Camps
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Chick-a-dee
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Steak Night
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Family BBQ
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Jeffery Straker
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In closing, please continue to support our Club! Your ongoing support of golf operations, the pro shop, the Spike and banquets has made it possible for the Club to maintain pretty close to “on plan” financial performance even though we have had some pretty terrible weather this season. Every time you bring a guest, purchase items from the Pro Shop, dine in the Spike or book an event, you are helping to maintain the Club’s financial stability.
Comment Cards
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Super Sealer
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Stanley Cup
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July Employees of the Month
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Affiliate Clubs
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August Calendar
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Later in the month Bill & Gaye Taylor hosted the annual Taylor Motors Tournament and the Club is most grateful for the ongoing support of these two members. Bill & Gaye – our thanks to you for the time and energy that went into this event and contributed to significant revenue in golf shop certificates and food & beverages for players. The Club Championship Week will begin on August 4 th and will wrap up with a Family BBQ including the Club Championship Awards and honouring of 40-50 year members on Sunday, August 9th. Hopefully everyone will be able to make it to this event. Later in the month the club will open for its Member/Guest tournament in order for existing members to introduce their guests to the Club and encourage future new membership applications. And finally, in September the 22nd Anniversary Greystone Classic for Parkinson’s Disease will be held. There are often questions about whether or not the Club should permit outside tournaments but provided they are kept to a limited number, they have been an important source of revenue and the proceeds fund the Club’s capital expenditures so that it is not necessary to raise member fees unreasonably and/or take on additional debt. It is also a great way to showcase the Club! As mentioned in the last report, Greg Dukart and I have invited a select group of individuals to attend one of three facilitated focus groups: shareholders; spouses; and graduates. Invitees have been chose to balance age/ gender/handicap/term as members and other attributes in order to ensure that we are getting a good cross section of perspectives. The feedback received at these focus groups will be considered by management and the board of directors as we seek to identify appropriate initiatives that would fit in with the Club’s Strategic Plan.
As always, please feel free to contact me by email (jwightman@vpci.ca) or phone (306-751-0581) if you have any questions, concerns or feedback. It is my pleasure to serve as the President of The Wascana and I enjoy hearing from members no matter the topic!
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Hours of Operation Administration Office:
8:00AM-5:00PM
Golf Shop:
6:00AM-Dusk
Spike Lounge:
6:00AM-10:00PM Sunday-Tuesday 6:00AM-12:00AM Wednesday-Saturday *closing times are not definitive and will be determined by the Clubhouse & Restaurants Manager 11:00AM-6:00PM 7 Days/Week
Beverage Cart:
7 Days/Week
2014 Board Committees Governance & Strategic Planning
Membership & Bylaws
Janet Wightman – Chair
Bob Walker – Chair
Tafaline Wall
Ed Meredith
Kevin Mellor
Janet Wightman
Michael Tochor
Robert Haynes
Bob Walker Audit & Finance
Hall of Fame
Ed Meredith – Chair
Greg Dukart - Chair
Tafaline Wall
Al MacLean
Michael Tochor
Keith Rever Ted Turner Janet Wightman (ex-officio)
Course & Grounds
Handicap
Rich Michell – Chair Michael O’Brien
Rob Haynes Non-Board Members: to be identified
Non-Board Members: Andrew Wilson Kim Walker Al Ford Chris Pasterfield Greg Murphy
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Staff Directory
General Manager:
Greg N. Dukart 306.586.5666 ext. 223
greg@wascanacountryclub.com
Ron Klein 306.586.5666 ext. 222
ron@wascanacountryclub.com
Maija Salmon 306.586.5666 ext. 221
maija@wascanacountryclub.com
Marketing & Communications Coordinator:
Candace West 306.586.5666 ext. 238
cwest@wascanacountryclub.com
Golf Course Superintendent:
Mike Kupchanko 306.586.0395
mike@wascanacountryclub.com
Dean Manz 306.586.5666 ext. 236
dean@wascanacountryclub.com
Leah Christie 306.586.5666 ext. 224
leah@wascanacountryclub.com
Gemma Wyspianski 306.586.5666 ext. 240
gwyspianski@wascanacountryclub.com
Grady Schuett 306.586.5666 ext. 244
gschuett@wascanacountryclub.com
Rod Schubert 306.586.5666 ext. 225
rod@wascanacountryclub.com
Comptroller: Executive Assistant:
Head Golf Professional Catering & Events Manager Catering & Events Assistant: Clubhouse & Restaurants Manager: Executive Chef: Tee Times & Golf Shop:
306.584.1377
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Upcoming Social Events Sunday, August 3rd @ 5PM - Wascana Sunday Supper Sunday, August 10th @ 12PM - WCC Family BBQ Wednesday, August 13th - Steak Night Wednesday, August 20th - Carved Prime Rib Buffet - Spike Lounge Wednesday, August 27th @ 6PM - Steak Night Friday, August 29th @ 7PM - Jeffery Straker Sunday, September 7th @ 5PM - Wascana Sunday Supper Sunday, September 14th @ 1130AM - Women’s Fall Fashion Lunch Sunday, October 12th @ 5PM - Thanksgiving Supper Sunday, December 14th @ 11AM - Santa Snow Carnival Monday, December 15th - Friday, December 19th @ 1130AM - Holiday Buffets Wednesday, December 31st @ 5PM - New Year’s Eve Supper
Upcoming Golf Events Wednesday, August 6th - Championship Week Men’s Day Shotgun Saturday, August 9th & Sunday, August 10th - Club Championship Friday, August 15th - Shareholders’ Member/Guest Tournament Friday, September 5th & Saturday September 6th - Wascana Cup Friday, September 12th - Sunday, September 14th - Fraser Cup Wednesday, September 17th - Men’s Day Shotgun Saturday, September 20th - Ladies’ Fall Tournament Saturday, October 4th - Tip & Tuck
FYI...Blue Pipe Construction, West of Golf Course Many members have enquired as to what the construction is to the west of our property noting the excavation and pile of blue piping. We recently spoke with the contractor and SIAST is installing a new water line from the city to meet new demands as well as to replace the very old system.
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History Notes HONORING OUR LONG-STANDING MEMBERS The Board of Directors of the Wascana, in conjunction with the Hall of Fame Committee, has decided to formally acknowledge those individuals who have been members of the club for over forty years. The awards will be for two categories; fifty years and over and forty years and over. These categories and the number of years they have been members are: Fifty years and over. Ross and Joyce Reibling (58) Gerry Gerrand (55) Peggy Wakeling (55) Keith Rever (54) Derry Williams (54) Marianne Rever (51)
Forty years and over. Rod Christie (49) Dr. Murray Fraser (49) Ruth Fraser (46) Ted Turner (46) Arnie Schwartz (44) Leo Ell (43) Don Hunter (43) Mel Turner (42) Dr. Mal Nattrass (42) Dr. Jack Niedermayer Gordon Brooker (41) Orville Off (41) John Ritchie (41) Wayne Steadman (41) Eleanor Gilewich (40) Gary Redhead ( 40) Gerry Welsh (40)
In preparing the list of honorees there was one mistake in the Roster and Handbook. Out of abundant caution, in the event anyone is aware of someone who should be included in these categories and is not, could you kindly advise Greg Dukart or Maija Salmon. In addition to the presentation of individual plaques to the honorees, a master board will be appropriately hung in the clubhouse in due course. The presentations will be made as part of the Club Championship Awards and Family BBQ on Sunday, August 10th. We would urge members to join in the celebrations to recognize these special members. The vast majority of these members have serve 52 in various capacities over the years including committee and volunteer work and four are past presidents. We wish to acknowledge them with sincerest thanks for their enduring support of the Wascana. Thank you again.
Al MacLean
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Finance Committee Report A summary of financial results to the end of June are as follows: June YTD Total Revenues Total Expenses Net Income (Loss)
June YTD Actual 1,099,000 1,182,000 (83,000)
Budget 1,146,000 1,263,000 (116,000)
Last Year 1,219,000 1,169,000 50,000
Revenues to date have been negatively impacted by below budget membership levels and the bad weather in May and June. Despite these factors, the overall bottom line to the end of June is better than budget due to favourable management of expenses. With operational emphasis continuing to focus on course condition and quality service, management is optimistic that now that summer has arrived we will return to the normal (or above normal) number of rounds played by members and guests over the remainder of the golf season, resulting in increased food and beverage
Shareholders’ Member Guest Friday, August 15th $500 Per Team 2 Person Best Ball 12:00PM: Arrival & Registration 1:00PM: Shotgun Start 6:30PM: Reception 7:00PM: Dinner
Shareholders are encouraged to bring prospective members interested in discovering more about what the Wascana has to offer! Participating guests who apply for Shareholder status within the year following the tournament will receive a $2500 credit towards initiation fees. To register contact Dean Manz at dean@wascanacountryclub.com. Please note, in order for registration to be confirmed an official entry form must be completed.
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23rd Annual Luxury Car Golf Tournament Thank You Bill and Gaye Taylor! On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of the Wascana Country Club please accept our sincere appreciation on the hosting of your 23rd Annual Luxury Car Golf Tournament. Your continuing support of our club through this great event is nothing but exceptional. Greg N Dukart General Manager/Chief Operating Officer
Results Men’s 1st Flight 0-32 Handicap Division 1 2 3 4
Bob Cameron Rick Kullman Jim Pageot Dick Livingstone
Rob Cameron Marlow Pelletier Abe Toews Don Wilson
59 60 61 61
$650 each $500 each $350 each $200 each
Stewart Graham Joe Kazeil Gerald Hauck Bernie Duchin
60 60 62 62
$650 each $500 each $350 each $200 each
2nd Flight 33+ 1 2 3 4
Jim Potvin Scotty McLellan John Whittick Francis Bast
Men’s Closest to the Pin Hole #11: Abe Toews Hole #6A: Ken From
Women’s 1 2 3 4
Carol Galon Danica Love Deb Duncan
Sandy Lanigan Marion Moffatt Jeanne Chabot Baker Pam Kendal Goodale Susan Whittick
59 60 63 66
$650 each $500 each $350 each $200 each
Women’s Closest to the Pin Hole #3: Jeanne Chabot Baker Hole #8: Jeanne Chabot Baker
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Club Championship Week
Men’s Day Shotgun Sponsored by
August 6th 2:30pm Shotgun 4 Man Team 3 Net Best Ball Sign up as a foursome, twosome or individual. 0-30 Combined Handicap Division - Gold/Blue Tees 30+ Combined Handicap Division - Hybrid Tees Closest to the Pin -#3,#8,#11, #15 Closest to the Pin in 2 Shots #7, #13 Longest Putt #18 Please return all scorecards to the golf shop.
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Title August 9th & 10th, 2014 August 10th: AM 2nd Round Club Championship August 9th: 1st round combined with 2nd round AM 1st Round Club Championship scores At completion of round, ladies divided 1st & 2nd gross & net winners into three flights based on 1st round awarded per flight score
Ladies - $25 Entry Fee
Forward tees will be played Masters over 65 Gross Winner - no flights Forward tees will be played
Mens - $25 Entry Fee Handicap 0-8: Gold Tees: 1st & 2nd Gross & Net Winners Handicap 9-17:White Tees: 1st & 2nd Gross & Net Winners Handicap 18+ :White Tees: 1st & 2nd Gross & Net Winners
Seniors 50+ Handicap 0-15: White Tees: 1st & 2nd Gross & Net Winners Handicap 16+: White Tees: 1st & 2nd Gross & Net Winners
Juniors - No Entry Fee Tee time 12:30PM start both days Categories: Boys 12&under Boys 16&under Boys 18&under *** All participants will receive complimentary admission to the WCC Family BBQ on Sunday, August 10th. For more information or to register please contact Dean Manz at 306.584.1377 or dean@wascanacountryclub.com
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August Golf Shop Promotion Purchase a
Taylor Made Driver, Fairway Wood or Hybrid and receive
2 dozen Taylor Made TP golf balls! Please contact Head Professional, Dean Manz at dean@wascanacountryclub.com or by phone 306.584.1377 ext. 236 for more information.
Congratulations Kim Walker!
Congratulations Tyler Wright!
2014 Regina Ladies Open Champion (3rd Year in a Row) &
2014 Willingdon Cup Team Member &
Tyler Wright - Far Right
2nd Place - Saskatchewan Amateur Women’s Championship
3rd Place - Saskatchewan Amateur Men’s Championship
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Mixed League The League continues to provide an attractive format of an easy nine holes of golf and social evening for old and new members and guests of the Club. The July 17th outing saw the best turnout of the year so far. The Committee thanks our hosts Roger Brandvold and Carm Giblett of Connor, Clark and Lunn for contributing to the evening's festivities.The participants also got to sample 'Jameson Honey' and 'Jack Daniel Redneck' Martinis and we thank Grady and Corby Distillers for providing the post-round surprise. Circle your calendar for August 21st as we re-convene for our fourth Event and welcome Milt and Wendy Walker of Walker Projects as our Hosts. The Mixed Golf League is a monthly, late afternoon, nine hole, not too competitive golf competition followed by a social evening featuring a diverse and darned tasty buffet and fun prize giving. For more information on the League, or to pre-register for the 21st, email wascana.mixed@gmail.com.
Wascana Business Ladies Thank you to Carol and Brian Galon/Galon Insurance, for sponsoring the fun night on July 29th, always lots of fun. Our next fun night is August 19th, and is sponsored by Joyce Marbach/National Bank Financial. Come out and enjoy the game!
NEW! Sand & Seed Refill Stations Two new refill stations can be found on the tee boxes of holes #10 and #14.
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Upcoming Junior Golf Events JULY 28
Junior Mixer
AUGUST 9/10 11 25
Junior Club Championship Junior Mixer Junior Mixer
For more information on the 2014 Junior Program please call 306.584.1377 or email either Jay Rendall, jay@wascanacountryclub.com or Kirk Evans, kevans@wascanacountryclub.com.
Junior Golf Program Available Summer Camps & Group Lessons ONE Day Junior Golf Camp * August 5th * August 6th
$100.00+GST Per Person
THREE Day Junior Golf Camps * August 12th, 13th, 14th
$245.00+GST Per Person
WEEK LONG Junior Golf Camps * August 18th - 22nd * August 25th - 29th
$350.00+GST Per Person
* Please call or email for camp start times.
Contact Todd Zado at 306.584.1377 or todd@wascanacountryclub.com for a full copy of our junior lesson package, more information or to register for any of these programs.
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Classic Summer Steak Nights August 13th & 27th, 2014 6:00PM - 9:00PM Reservations Required before 7:30PM in Ballroom Walk-ins welcome in the Spike Lounge between 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Filet Mignon Grilled on the BBQ topped with garlic butter & our secret WCC 9 Spice seasoning 6 oz. filet - $28 8 oz. filet - $34 New York Striploin Tender New York Striploin coated with rosemary & camelina oil 8oz. New York - $28 Hickory Smoked BBQ Ribs Pork back ribs smoked in house and grilled and basted with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce Half Rack - $20 Full Rack - $28 Chicken Souvlaki Marinated in lemon & thyme and topped with feta cheese $23
Reservations Required before 7:30PM in Ballroom Walk-ins welcome in the Spike Lounge between 6PM - 9PM Contact Leah Christie at 306.586.5666 ext. 224 or leah@wascanacountryclub.com.
Sunday, August 10th
12PM
Including Club Championship Awards & Long Standing Member Recognition Fresh Fruit Salad with Grilled Strawberries Cajun Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons Red Cabbage Slaw with Apples and Raisins Dill and Dijon Shell Salad with Havarti Baked Bean Medley House Made Lager Chips Grilled Corn on the Cob Half Rack of Ribs with Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Bison Burgers on Pretzel Buns with Variety of Toppings Hot Dogs with Variety of Toppings House Made Specialty Ice Cream Sandwiches Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Assortment of Jumbo Cookies and Squares $25.00/Person Children 12 & Under - $12.00 Children 3 & Under - Free (prices are subject to applicable taxes & gratuities)
Reservations are required. Please make your reservations online or contact Leah Christie at 306.586.5666 ext. 224 or leah@wascanacountryclub.com
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Title
Wascana Country Club presents
50%
D L O
S
Jeffery Straker
Friday, August 29th, 2014 7:00pm Join us for an outdoor concert from the 10th tee! Tickets can be purchased in advance in the Spike Lounge. $25Wascana Per PersonChronicle (plus applicable taxes) The
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Comment Card Draw - Spike Lounge All Spike Lounge comment cards submitted between August 1, 2014 and August 31st, 2014 will be entered to win a dinner for four in the Spike. Please drop off your comment cards in any one of the Member Feedback boxes located around the Club.
“Super Sealer” Away Rider Games Don’t forget the Spike Lounge will also be offering a Rider “Super Sealer” Away game drink special. All bar hi-balls will be served in a Saskatchewan Roughrider sealer jar for only $5...and remember you get to keep the jar too! Come enjoy the game and some $10 Salt & Pepper Riblets! Saturday, August 2nd at 2PM Thursday, August 7th at 6PM
Coming Soon in September! Watch for information on Wine Flight and Tasting seminars to be held the Spike Lounge this Fall!
The Stanley Cup was Here! On Tuesday, July 29th, The Regina Pats hosted a reception featuring Rob Laird, Scout for the Stanley Cup Champions, Los Angeles Kings and a former player of the 1974 Memorial Cup Champion Regina Pats. Greg Dukart is pictured here with Rob and the Stanley Cup!
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July Employees of the Month The following staff have been recognized as Employees of the Month for July. Their positive attitude, demeanour, and ability to serve our membership to the highest of standards has not gone unnoticed.
Golf Shop Chris Haines
Kitchen Minette Lotz
Catering & Events Graham Kirby
Turf Care Carson Lavender
Spike Lounge Marcia Fisher
Thank you all for your outstanding contributions to the Wascana Country Club and keep up the great work! If you have experienced exceptional service from any of our staff please let us know!
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2014 Affiliate Club Network We are pleased to confirm our 2014 network of affiliate clubs. As a member of the Wascana Country Club, you and your guests are able to gain access to the below exclusive clubs subject to terms and conditions. Please note, most clubs offer complimentary green fees to Wascana Country Club Members. Canada Ontario
Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club, Gormley www.meadowbrookgolf.net
Manitoba
Southwood Golf & Country Club, Winnipeg www.southwood.ca St. Charles Country Club, Winnipeg www.stcharlescountryclub.ca
Saskatchewan
Riverside Country Club, Saskatoon www.riversidecc.ca
Alberta
Derrick Golf and Winter Club, Edmonton www.derrickclub.com Windemere Golf and Country Club, Edmonton www.windermeregcc.com
British Columbia Quilchena Golf & Country Club, Vancouver www.qgolfclub.ca Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club, Victoria www.bearmountain.ca The Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna www.harvestgolf.com USA California:
Springs Country Club, Rancho Mirage www.springsclub.com
Mexico
Punta Mita Resort, Punta Mita www.puntamita.com
Members may not contact the affiliate club directly. All reservations and inquiries must be done through Dean Manz, Head Golf Professional. For additional information please contact the WCC Golf Shop at 306.584.1377.
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August 2014 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat 1
2 Omelette Bar 11AM-2PM Spike
3 Brunch Buffet 11AM-2PM Spike Club Championship
4 Saskatchewan Day Administration Office Closed
5 Ladies Championship Week Lunch
Wascana Sunday Supper 5PM
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Brunch Buffet 11AM-2PM Spike
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Men’s Championship Week Shotgun & Dinner 2:30PM Shotgun
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13 Steak Night 6PM
Shareholder Member-Guest 1PM Shotgun
Family BBQ 12:00PM
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Brunch Buffet 11AM-2PM Spike
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Brunch Buffet 11AM-2PM Spike
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Brunch Buffet 11AM-2PM Spike
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Mixed League 5pm Shotgun
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27 Steak Night 6PM
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29 Jeffery Straker Courtyard 7pm
Omelette Bar 11AM-2PM Spike
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Omelette Bar 11AM-2PM Spike
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Omelette Bar 11AM-2PM Spike
30 Omelette Bar 11AM-2PM Spike