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2011 River Club Newsletter - Sept/Oct 2011
1. The R iver C urrent
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In this Issue
Dining Theme Nights
Page 6
Annual Labor Day Celebration
Page 9
Halloween Hoot
Page 11
Family Pumpkin Carving
Page 12
Spa Week
Page 11
Fall Fitness Schedule
Page 17
Yellow Ball Challenge
Page 20
Couples 9 & Dine and
Friday Night LIve
Page 21
Club Championship
Page 22
Men’s Member-Member
Page 23
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2. Around the Club
After another hot summer, I think we are looking forward to the arrival of cooler
weather in September and October. These two months are arguably the best of the year
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with clear blue skies, lower humidity and cooler temperatures enticing us outdoors. In
conjunction with the arrival of the fall, we have developed many new incredible activities
and events that will also encourage you to enjoy the great outdoors. In addition, the NPS
has installed 2 new bridges on the nature trail which now permits you to walk or jog the
entire 1.2 mile section along the Chattahoochee River. We hope you will take advantage
of this incredible perk to being a member at the River Club and enjoy the tranquility of
2 the trail.
We look forward to the return of Couples Nine & Dine followed by live music on the pavilion each
of the 5 Friday nights in September. We are also looking forward to variety of other events including
the Labor Day Celebration at the pool, a Wine Dinner, Family Night Bingo in the Lodge, the annual
Low Country Boil on the Back Lawn, the 3rd Annual Halloween Hoot and Dance, the start of the
ALTA Tennis Season, the Annual Spa Week in October, and the Club Championship, Men’s Member-
Member, and Couples Member-Guest on the golf course in the coming months. Details for these
exciting events plus the many others can be reviewed in this newsletter or on the Club’s website at
www.theriverclub-ga.com. Please remember to RSVP in advance if you plan on attending an event by calling
770-271-2529 ext. 10, or via email to rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com.
The River Club will be hosting two member-sponsored private parties over Labor Day weekend and one
member-sponsored wedding on October 8th. For this reason, member dining will not be offered on the evenings
of Saturday, September 3rd or Saturday, October 8th. The Clubhouse will close beginning at 3:00 p.m. on these
two Saturdays. Also, on Sunday September 4th, dinner service is available in the Men’s lounge beginning at 6:30
p.m. and advanced reservations are required. On Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, lunch will be offered at
the Lakeside Family Sports Center as part of the annual Labor Day Celebration. The Clubhouse dining room
is closed on Labor Day.
Juan Carlos Polo, the River Club’s Locker Room Manager, has started a shoe club for members. This program
allows members (men and women) to have their shoes cleaned and polished for a low monthly rate. The number
of shoes each month is unlimited and Juan Carlos is anxious to take care of your shoe cleaning needs. Stop by
and see him at the Shoe Attendant station just behind the Golf Shop.
Thank you for your continued participation and support of the River Club. We look forward to seeing you enjoy
yourself at the Club this fall.
Best Regards,
Chris Conner
General Manager
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3. Important River Club Closings
Saturday, September 3rd Saturday, October 8th
The Clubhouse will close at 3:00 The Clubhouse will close at 3:00 R.S.V.P. Policy
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p.m. for a member sponsored
event.
p.m. for a member sponsored
event. We apologize for any
In an effort to better serve
you, we ask that if you know
inconvenience this may cause.
Sunday, September 4th you will attend an event that
The Main Dining Room will be Halloween Hoot you please register in advance.
closed all day, the Lounge will The Clubhouse will close Friday, In many cases it is necessary
close at 2:00 p.m. Dinner service October 21st at 2:00 p.m. to to have a minimum number
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will be available in the Men’s prepare for our Halloween Hoot. of participants for the event
Lounge. Reservations are strongly No dinner service will be available to occur. With some events,
encouraged with limited seating. except in attendance of the event. if a minimum number of
The screened in porch is host to participants are not registered,
Monday, September 5th the Haunted House and will be we will unfortunately have
The Clubhouse will be closed all closed Wednesday, October 19th to cancel the event, and only
day in observance of Labor Day. through Saturday, October 22nd. those who have registered will
Please visit us at the pool for our be notified of the cancellation.
Annual Labor Day Celebration.
Cancellation Policy
Please keep in mind when making reservations for the club’s social events
and activities, all cancellations are due by 12 noon, two business days prior
to the date of the event except when otherwise noted in the article. For
events falling on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, notice of
your cancellation must be received by 12 noon the Friday preceding the Advisory Board
event. Member accounts will be charged at full event price in the result of Governors
we have not been notified of your cancellation by the deadline. Thank Martha Ashworth
you in advance for your cooperation with the club’s cancellation policy. travelservices@charter.net
River Club Contacts John Brieck
jbrieck@olysteel.com
Administrative Offices
Information & Event Registration:: (770) 271-2529 Byron Holmes
byronh@ix.netcom.com
Lakeside Family Sports Center | (678) 482-6588
Fred Lane
Tennis Center | Reservations: (678) 482-6588 ext. 305
flane1428@aol.com
Apple House | Stop by to place an order (770) 904-3081
Mary Lou Monaghan
Club House mlmsteel5@aol.com
Golf Pro Shop: (770) 271-CLUB (2582)
Craven Shumaker
Dining Reservations (770) 271-3324
cravenshumaker@aol.com
The Retreat Spa (678) 318-8632
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4. Chef’s Corner
Why We Are Proponents for Grass-Fed Beef:
Dining
Highlighting White Oak Pastures
White Oak Pastures works in cooperation with nature What are some positive aspects of White Oak
4 to produce premium quality beef that is healthy, Pastures’ cattle-raising methods?
nutritious, and good to eat. Care is given to ensure
that all of their production practices are economically • They choose to allow their cattle to roam freely, as
practical, ecologically sustainable, and that the animals nature intended. They are committed to the humane
are always humanely treated. treatment of their cattle.
• Beef produced naturally on grass tastes better.
We believe that grass-fed beef is among the safest
of the meat sources that is available to you and your • Grass-fed beef is higher in beta carotene, vitamin E,
family. Support of this product also enables you, as a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and omega 3 fatty
consumer, to promote a sustainable food production acids. That is why it is healthier for you.
system that has stood the test of time.
• Cattle should not be forced to fatten on high grain
feed concentrates in industrial feedlots. Their cattle
A great deal of medical research has been done to
are given no antibiotics and no hormone implants.
establish the benefits of naturally raised grass-fed beef.
There are benefits of eating beef that is produced the • Grass-fed cattle have a naturally alkaline rumen.
way it was before modern factory farming changed This minimizes the possibility of E.coli O157:H7
raising cattle into an industrial production complex. contamination.
• Their cattle thrive on a purely vegetarian diet
The way White Oak Pastures raises cattle causes
that contains no animal byproducts. This further
their beef to be healthy for you. The way that the
enhances your health and safety, and virtually
beef is processed makes it taste good. Most ground
eliminates the opportunity for the spread of BSE or
beef today, whether traditional, natural, or grass-fed
Mad Cow Disease.
is ground from the “left-overs” after the higher value
cuts have been removed. • White Oak Pastures’ beef is locally produced by their
140 year old Georgia family farm, supporting local
Finally, White Oak Pastures’ cattle are never grazed business.
on public lands. They are raised by southern cattlemen
• Pasture-based agriculture is among the most
on their own farms. These lands have been in the
environmentally friendly of the sustainable farming
same families for generations and their production
practices.
practices on these farms define sustainability and
stewardship.
Chef Donna
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5. Speaking of being good for you, here is a River Club recipe that is good
for the soul!
Dining –
Butternut Squash Soup Hours of Operation
Lunch
Dining
Butternut Squash 10 Halve lengthwise the butternut
Monday through Sunday
Chicken Stock 1 cup squash, and deseed. Spray a sheet (Closed Tuesday)
pan with pan release, and place 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Carrots, peeled and diced 2 butternut squash with the interior
Spanish Onion, diced 1 of the squash face down. Roast Brunch
Every Sunday 5
Roasted Garlic 4 oz. at 375° until the squash is soft.
Allow to cool down long enough 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Main
Canola Oil 1 oz. Dining Room and Lounge, featuring
to be able to pick it up, and then an a la carte brunch menu.
Celery, diced 4 stalks scrape out the meat of it with a
Granulated Sugar 1 oz. spoon. Put the squash aside. In Dinner
a large stock pot, sweat the celery, Thursday through Sunday
Brown Sugar ¼ cup
carrot, and onion in canola oil, 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Cinnamon 2 tsp. roasted garlic and then add a bay The club is closed entirely on Tuesdays.
Nutmeg 1
⁄8 tsp. leaf. Deglaze with white wine, and Our casual lounge menu is available all
then add chicken stock. In a bowl, day including during dinner.
Bay Leaf 1
whisk together granulated sugar,
White Wine ½ cups Apple House Hours
brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,
Water 2 qts. cayenne pepper, salt, and white Sunday through Thursday
pepper. Add the sugar and spice (Closed Tuesday)
Heavy Cream 1 ½ pints
mixture to the vegetables. Add 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cayenne Pepper ¼ tsp. Friday and Saturday
2 quarts of water and the heavy
Salt and White Pepper to taste cream until it reaches a simmer. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Add the butternut squash and
puree with an immersion blender. Cabana Hours
Through September 2nd
Add more water if mixture is too
thick. Serve with lightly sweetened Monday – Friday (closed Tuesday)
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
whipped cream.
Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy!
September 6th – 18th
Weekdays Closed
F&B committee Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
John Balsavage Paula Dorough
jbalsavage@anisolutions.com pollymom@bellsouth.net
Roger Campbell Ray Gross Please call the Club’s
soupy1997@earthlink.net rayg4951@gmail.com Reservation Line at
Randy Davis Stephanie Townsend 770-271-3324 to make
randy@randy-davis.com stephanietownsend7@gmail.com dining reservations.
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6. Sunπaµ
At the Lodge Menu highlights include:
Every Sunday
Brunc¬
Tomato, Basil & Goat
11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Cheese Omelet
Come up to the Clubhouse, and Low Country Eggs & Hash
Dining
enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the
Eggs, Country Ham,
lodge. We have a new brunch menu
Biscuits & Gravy
sure to please all appetites.
Huevos Rancheros Tacos
For Brunch reservations please call
6 770-271-3324. Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
with Warm Tomatoes
Dining Theme Nights
These themed dinners take place in the Club’s dining room and Lounge during regular dinner hours.
Please contact the club reservation line at 770-271-3324 to make reservations.
Friday Night Live
Friday, September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Clubhouse Lounge
Come join us every Friday night at the Lodge
for a live, acoustic guitarist and themed drink
specials! Enjoy a fun and relaxed evening with
Character Night
your closest friends and neighbors. Kids’ Klub Thursday, October 13th
will be available based upon reaching a minimum The Smurfs
number of participants. Each character visits from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Dinner service is available from 5:00 p.m. until
9:00 p.m.
Kids will enjoy visiting with the character
while dining, themed coloring pages, and
a yummy buffet.
Reservations for these evenings are strongly
encouraged. The children’s buffet is $4.99 per child
and other charges are based on individual meal orders.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Dining Theme Nights
These themed dinners take place in the club’s dining room and lounge during regular dinner hours.
Please contact the club reservation line at 770-271-3324 to make reservations.
Dining
Sock Hop 7
Saturday, September 17th
$10.00
This fun evening will feature a DJ playing classics
from the 50’s, a showing of Grease on the Pavilion,
and a special A La Carte menu featuring burgers
and shakes.
Low Country Boil
Saturday, October 1st
$30.00
The return of a premier outdoor dining
experience! Enjoy the cooler weather with a
coastal themed buffet on the pavilion and $2.00
beer specials. Space is limited, so please make your
reservations early. .
Family Night & Bingo Join us the first Wednesday of the month in the
lodge clubhouse and enjoy your favorite dishes off
Wednesdays at the Lodge the regular dinner menu. The kids will order from
September 7th • October 5th • November 2nd their own complimentary menu, offering a variety
of kid friendly options.
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bingo
This special dinner had grown in popularity so
KIDS 11 AND UNDER EAT FREE! we encourage you to make reservations as early
as possible by calling 770-271-3324. Space in the
We look forward to seeing you there! Main Dining Room, where bingo is held, is limited
so seating in this room will be first-come, first
served. Pricing is based on individual meal orders.
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8. Wine Dinner Bb
Chef’s Table
An Evening with Julianna Martinelli
The River Club Culinary Team is proud to bring
Dining
At the Lodge back “Chef ’s Table” – a multiple –course tasting menu
Wednesday, September 28th beginning October 1st. The behind the scenes energy put
6:30 p.m. into a Chef ’s Table to make everything seem flawless to
the Chef ’s guests is unsurpassed by anything else in the
8 The River Club presents a special wine and dinner
club. Your server is assisted by the River Club Culinary
pairing featuring the wines of the Martinelli Winery
staff and the Chef will personally explain the menu,
and Vineyards.
course by course. The exceptional evening will provide a
memory to last for years to come for you and your guests.
Martinelli Winery is a family owned winery in
Sonoma that has been growing grapes since 1887 Chef ’s Table evenings require a three to four hour
near Santa Rosa on River Road. This facility was commitment, so you will want to plan on getting seated
one of Sonoma County’s working hop kilns at the by 6:00 p.m. They also require a two week advance
turn of the century, and now it’s home to excellent reservation with a maximum of eight participants.
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel made under
The menu can be a surprise, or the Chef will personally
the watchful eye of renowned winemaker Helen
work with you to create a menu of your preference for
Turley.. Consulting with legendary winemaker,
the evening. The cost of for the evening is $100.00 per
Helen Turley, Martinelli Winery has positioned
person for the six course tasting menu, and an additional
itself as one of the premier wineries in Sonoma.
$30.00 per person for wine pairs on four courses. Pricing
Julianna Martinelli will delight us with her personal
may change based upon your personal requests on
stories of the family’s history.
the menu. To schedule your Chef ’s Table evening, email
rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com, or contact Misty Clement at
Price for this special event is $99 per person.
770-271-2529, extension 10 during normal business hours.
To make reservations for this event please call
Misty Clement at 770-271-2529, ext 10 or email
rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. This event will fill up
quickly so please make your reservations early.
Bb
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To make reservations for these events, please call Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10
during normal business hours.
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9. Activities
Have you picked out your costume
yet? It’s almost time for my favorite Pool Information
Social Events
River Club annual tradition. This year 2011 Pool Hours
is sure to be a blast with our growing
membership and I am looking forward August 15th – September 2nd
to meeting all the new families and Monday - Friday (closed Tuesdays) 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
couples that may not have joined us at Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
the pool this summer. As excited as I am Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
for October, we have a lot of fantastic
events planned for September. Labor Day
Monday, September 5th 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m 9
The 2011 Summer Camp video is
almost complete! With a record number September 6th – 18th
of attendees at some of the 10 weeks of Weekdays Closed
camp, this video is sure to capture the Saturday 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
essence of a River Club summer! Be on Sunday 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
the lookout for the link to be emailed
out and will be available for purchase Pool Cabana Hours
if your child would like this keepsake. Through September 2nd
Monday – Friday (closed Tuesdays) 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Activities Staff and I are looking
forward to all the events happening September 6th – 18th
this fall. We hope to see you around Weekdays Closed
the Club. Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sincerely, The Pool and Sports Center are closed on Tuesdays and the pool
may close early in cases of inclement weather. Dates and times
Kelly Smith are subject to change.
Activities Director
activities@theriverclub-ga.com
Close Down the Pool! Ice Cream Sundaes
Sunday, September 18th Slide Races
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cannon Ball Contest
Noodle Races
Make sure to help us close down the pool for the 2011 Prize Dive
season with a full day of Random Acts of Aquatics. And more!
*Please RSVP by calling Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10 during normal business hours
or email rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. A minimum number of participants is required to hold these events.
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10. Kids’ Klub
Social Events
Fall Hours
Monday – Saturday
Kids’ Klub facility and child care program allow members to have 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
child care while taking the opportunity to make the most of the (closed Tuesdays)
club’s amenities. Come work out, get a tennis lesson, play golf, Sunday
get pampered at the spa or enjoy the Lodge restaurant while your 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
child experiences the wonder of our Kids’ Klub. A child’s time at
10 Kids’ Klub cannot exceed four (4) hours, and children must also
be fully bathroom independent. Toddlers may enjoy Kids’ Klub if Special Pricing
a parent is at the Sports Center and available for diaper changes. Unlimited Plans
We request that you call 678-482-6588 extension 308 or 303
Fall Unlimited Plan*
in advance if you know you will be using Kids’ Klub to ensure
$30.00 per month per child
adequate staffing of the facility.
Join us in Kids’ Klub for fun monthly themed activities:
September
Johnny Appleseed and I LOVE NY!
October
Fall Harvest and Halloween Hoot
*Please RSVP by calling Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10 during normal business hours
or email rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. A minimum number of participants is required to hold these events.
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11. Annual Labor Day Celebration
Social Events
Monday, September 5th
12:00 p.m. Buffet opens Menu
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Family Activities
Angus Hamburgers
What better way to kick off the NCAA football All Beef Hotdogs
season than attending our sports filled Labor BBQ King Salmon 11
Day celebration at the pool! Adults will enjoy Basil Grilled Chicken
participating in the Men’s and Women’s Division Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad
Beer Dive, kids will compete in our Sports Black Bean & Corn Salad
Center Triathlon, and all ages can play in our Fresh Corn with Garlic Butter
sand volleyball court, Frolf course, and inflatable & Parmesan
football toss arena. Cherry Baked Beans
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Cajun Mac & Cheese with
Andouille Sausage
Lima Bean Succotash
French Fries
Broccoli
Diced Fruit
Assorted Desserts
*Please RSVP by calling Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10 during normal business hours
or email rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. A minimum number of participants is required to hold these events.
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12. Kids’ Night In Disney On Ice:
Social Events
Friday, September 16th Dare to Dream Field Trip
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Ages 3-12 years old Ages
$20.00 per participant; $35.00
Monthly Kids’ Klub members will Saturday, October 15th
receive 25% off per participating child 1:00 p.m. Leave Sports Center
12 Come join us for a night of adventure The River Club is going on a field
with Stuart Little this month. Kids
will be making mouse face masks,
Kids’ Night In trip! We are going to get tangled
up with Rapunzel and Flynn,
playing the Suitcase Race Game, Friday, October 14th groove to the music of the bayou
and making a boat out of items from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with Princess Tiana and Prince
nature just like Stuart Little did. Ages 3-12 Naveen, and dream a wish our
Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Lakeview Room hearts make with Cinderlla and
and is only guaranteed with a RSVP. $20.00 per participant; Prince Charming. Disney On
Monthly Kids’ Klub members will Ice: Dare To Dream is at Philips
receive 25% off per participating child Arena and we are hoping to give
During this spooky Kids’ Night your children an experience they
In we will be spending our night will always remember.
with Casper the Friendly Ghost.
We will be telling ghost stories,
playing Wrap the Mummy Relay,
Gravediggers and Ghosts, and
Grave Keeper. Dinner will be
served at 6:30 p.m. and is only
guaranteed with a RSVP. Casper is
rated PG and this night is sure to
be full of ghostly fun!
Flag Football
Sunday, September 25th With football season in full swing, come spend your
12:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon participating in a friendly flag
$5.00 football game. Bring friends, siblings, and anyone else
Sports Center who would like to compete in this intramural sport.
*Please RSVP by calling Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10 during normal business hours
or email rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. A minimum number of participants is required to hold these events.
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13. For The Kids
Social Events
HALLOWEEN HOOT
For adults and children
Werewolf Toes- Chicken Fingers
Lochness Monster- BBQ Salmon
Vampire Brains with Witches Warts-
Friday, October 21st Spaghetti & Meatballs
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Puppy Dog Tails- Mini Corn Dogs
At the Lodge Witches Warts - Broccoli with Cheese
Join us for our spooktacular Third Annual Halloween Frankenstein Brains- Green Mac & Cheese
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Hoot! This event has been quite a success the last Ghost Fluff- Whipped Potatoes
couple of years and we are looking to make this the best Candy & Caramel Apple Station
experience our membership has had! A buffet dinner Ecto Plasma – Scallion Whipped Potatoes
will be served along with a full signature bar. Cauldron Curry- Thai chicken Curry with
Steamed Rice
We will feature a Haunted House for those who dare, Chupacabra - Lemon Portabella Chicken
a costume parade for the kids, and a costume contest Halloween Cup Cakes
for all with awards. Stop in and visit Halloween Town Worm Dirt- Gummy Bear & Oreo Dessert
for the younger children complete with roasting Popcorn Balls
marshmallows for s’mores and Witch’s Brew, pumpkin
games, and more Halloween fun!
Beverages
Take a trip on our hayride while a storyteller shares her Hot Spiced Cider
spooky stories, get a glimpse into your future with our Witches Brew Punch
fortune teller, while a DJ gets everyone moving to the
‘Monster Mash’ on the dance floor. This is sure to be
an event the entire family can enjoy, and couples can
For The Adults
come and share in the fun! Fall Garden Salad Bar
Sinister Spread- Anti Pasta Display
Please note the Clubhouse will close at 2:00 p.m. to Gaucamoldy with Creature Chips
prepare for this fun event. No dinner service will be The Butchers Block- Carved Prime Rib
available except in attendance of the event. The Screen Butternut Squash with brown Butter
Porch is host to the Haunted House and will be closed Smoked Gouda Creamed Corn
Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd.
Seating is “open style seating” so that members can mix
and mingle the night away! Reservations are required.
The prices for this fantastic event are $20.00 for those
12 and older, $15.00 for ages5-11, and $6.00 for 4 years
and younger.
*RSVP by Wednesday, October 19th at 12:00 p.m. by calling Misty Clement 770-271-2529 extension
10, emailing rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com or by visiting the Club’s website at www.theriverclub-ga.com.
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14. Coming in November
Family Pumpkin Carving
Social Events
Thursday, October 27th
6:00 p.m.
Clubhouse Pavilion
$15.00
B.Y.O.P. Bring your own
pumpkin for our family
14 pumpkin carving activity. We
will supply the carving kits if
you supply the pumpkin for
Gobbler Camp
your family. This is a great
opportunity to spend time
with your family or significant
November 21st, 23rd and 25th
other and then enjoy dinner in
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
the Lounge. Hot Toddies will
be available for the adults and We invite the entire summer crew
hot cider will be available for and all River Club children and
the children. friends to come spend this special
week with us. We will play games,
have special guests and create
amazing and fun arts and crafts.
Coming in November More details will be available
Ladies ’ Week soon via the November edition
of the River Current and Weekly
Reminders, but it is never too early
Ladies, reserve your spot to sign up by contacting Misty
for our Ladies’ Week Clement by calling 770-271-
in November featuring 2529 extension 10 or by emailing
Masterpiece Mixers, a limo rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com.
holiday shopping trip with
special lunch reservations
and a cooking class to
impress relatives in time for
the holidays.
*Please RSVP by calling Misty Clement at 770-271-2529 extension 10 during normal business hours
or email rcevents@theriverclub-ga.com. A minimum number of participants is required to hold these events.
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15. Fall Product Feature:
Green Tip
Spa & Wellness
How to Read a Label Pure Gloss for Lips
12 Simple Steps to Minimize Toxins Two flattering shades housed in a petite,
portable keychain locket
in Your Personal Care Products:
Be Label Conscious: Start at the end, with
preservatives.
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Ingredients to avoid:
Words ending in “paraben”
DMDM hydantoin
Imidazolidinyl urea
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone
Triclosan
Triclocarban Jane Iredale donates 100% of all profits from
Triethanolamine (or “TEA”) the sale of each Roses and Lolipops compact to
Living Beyond Cancer.
Check the beginning of the ingredients lists, where
soaps, surfactants, and lubricants show up. Try to avoid
ingredients that start with “PEG” or have an “-eth”
in the middle (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate). Read
the ingredients in the middle. Look for these words:
“FRAGRANCE,” “FD&C,” or “D&C.”
Enjoy $50.00 Spa Treatments!
Spa Week® is a Bi-Annual Event
October 10-15, 2011 that allows you to enjoy luxurious
full-service spa treatments at the
finest spas across North America for
just $50 each
$$$$ Save more…Learn how!
Refer a new neighbor, new member
or new friend to The Retreat
Spa during Spa Week and take
advantage of a second full service
offering for the same low price.
$50.00! I know, it’s crazy!!!
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16. Symbols of Solidarity
Spa & Wellness
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I have a tender spot for those “critical mass” moments when a particular story,
photograph or symbol brings awareness to an issue and shifts the global
consciousness. One that comes to mind is the emergence of the peace symbol
of the sixties in demonstration against the Vietnam War. This symbol of peace
is stronger than ever and permeates our culture in various and sometimes
unexpected forms. Art, fashion, music and while traveling with my niece this
summer, I was “turned on” to a bottle of “Peace Tea”. Go figure.
While researching the history of “The Pink Ribbon” for this issue, I was
reminded of another symbol which had a powerful effect on the psyche of the
Nation. In the seventies the wife of an American hostage taken in Iran, was
inspired by a song to “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around The Old Oak Tree” and
so….in her front yard, she did. When the American press ran the story, yellow
ribbons sprouted up across the country in solidarity. For the first time, ribbon
became medium, ribbon became message.
A decade later AIDS activists looking for symbolism, turn to the
activist art group “Visual AIDS” and turned the ribbon bright red,
looped it pinned it to the chest of Actor Jeremy Irons and sent it
onto the national stage during the Tony awards. Talk about product
placement!
Once again, ribbons had arrived. Overnight, every charitable cause
had to have one. After just a short time, they were so ubiquitous that
The New York Times declared 1992 “The Year of the Ribbon.” This set the
stage for the evolution of the breast cancer “Pink Ribbon”
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17. Spa & Wellness
First on the scene 68-year-old Charlotte Haley, the
was the Susan G. granddaughter, sister, and mother
Komen Breast of a woman who had battled breast
Cancer Foundation. cancer. Her peach-colored loops
In Fall 1991, mere were handmade in her dining room.
months after the Each set of five came with a card
Tony awards, the saying: “The National Cancer Spa Services
foundation gave out Institute annual budget is $1.8
pink ribbons to every participant in billion, only 5 percent goes for 17
The Retreat Spa offers
its New York City race. This first use cancer prevention. Help us wake
of the ribbon, though, was for Komen up our legislators and America by
aesthetics, massage and nail
just a detail in the larger and more wearing this ribbon.” services daily by appointment.
important story of the race. To really For package information or
break out, the pink ribbon would When Self magazine called and to schedule an appointment,
need a situation in which the ribbon told Penney “We want to go in please contact Spa Director,
was the event. Sound familiar? with you on this,” Haley said “I
Mary Lou Davidson, at
want nothing to do with you.
In 1992, Alexandra Penney, then You’re too commercial.” At the
678-318-8632.
the Editor in Chief of Self, was end of September 1992, Self really
designing the magazine’s second wanted to do a ribbon so under the Hours of
annual Breast Cancer Awareness advisement of their attorneys, they Operation
Month issue. The previous year’s decided to go with another color. Monday
effort, inspired and guest edited They chose pink.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
by Evelyn Lauder—Estée Lauder
senior corporate vice president and In Fall 1992, Estée Lauder makeup Tuesday – CLOSED
breast cancer survivor—had been a counters handed out 1.5 million
ribbons, each accompanied by a Wednesday, Thursday
huge hit.
laminated card describing a proper and Friday
The question was how to do it breast self-exam. They collected 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
again and even better. Then Penney over 200,000 pink ribbon petitions
Saturday
had a flash of inspiration—she urging the White House to push for
would create a ribbon, and enlist increased funding for research.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
the cosmetics giant to distribute Sunday
it in New York City stores. Evelyn Within a year, Charlotte Haley’s CLOSED
Lauder announced that she would loop of peach ribbon hade made
put the ribbon on cosmetics history and the pink ribbon had Hours posted above are subject
counters across the country. become a national symbol! to change based on business
levels.
A week later Liz Smith wrote Thanks to all who are participating
about a woman who was already this year in The Pink Ribbon Classic
doing a peach-colored ribbon for at the River Club on Tuesday,
breast cancer.” The woman was September 27th.
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18. Fitness Forum
Class Descriptions Kickboxing Cardo & Abs Zumba
Multi-level
Spa & Wellness
Multi-level
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Pilates Sculpt
Multi-level This 45 minute cardio will Are you ready to party yourself
Monday 9:00 a.m. incorporate heart-pumping into shape? That’s exactly what
kickboxing exercises and intervals the Zumba® program is all about.
P ilates Sculpt incor porates
to burn max calories. A 30-35 It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-
traditional Mat Pilates with toning
minute kickboxing segment will to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-
exercises for the core, lower body
be followed by intense abdominal burning dance fitness-party™ that’s
and upper body. This class will
18 give you total-body sculpting and exercises and stretching. moving millions of people toward
flexibility while improving your joy and health. Zumba classes
posture and the overall strength of Gentle Yoga feature exotic rhythms set to high-
your core muscles. Beginner energy Latin and international
Thursday 4:00 p.m. beats. Before participants know it,
they’re getting fit and their energy
Kids’ Fitness For beginners and those looking levels are soaring! It’s easy to follow,
Multi-level for a gentler alternative in fitness, effective and totally exhilarating.
Monday 4:00 p.m. this class will focus on restoring
flexibility, balance and posture,
F UN F UN F UN is what this
while de-stressing the mind
class is all about. Designed for
and body, building your fitness
ages 3-8 years old and any fitness Fitness Room Hours
foundation.
level, Kids’ Fitness will feature
exciting obstacles, fun drills, and The exercise room is open
Cardo Strength Interval (CSI) everyday, 24 hours a day, for your
other invigorating exercises. This
Intermediate/Advanced convenience. Use your member
one hour long class will keep kids
Friday 9:00 a.m. key card to access the room at
moving, get their heart rate up and
even wear them out. Feel the burn! Alternating boot- any time. If your key card stops
camp style cardio and strength working, come by the Activities
training intervals, this combo Department for a complimentary
Yoga Flow
workout is designed to improve replacement. Lost keys will be
Multi-level
overall strength and endurance. replaced for a fee.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.
Ending with abs and stretching, it’s
A class that combines all forms of an intense, full body workout!
Yoga while emphasizing various
poses to in a non-competitive
atmosphere to melt away the stress Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
from the previous week. Pilates Yoga CSI Zumba
Sculpt 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
Kickboxing
Blast
10:00 a.m.
All fitness classes meet at
the Sports Center, and are Kids’ Fitness Yoga
4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
complimentary.
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19. Personal Training the comfort of your own home. Club Runners
Spa & Wellness
Our trainers will come to your
house, assess your fitness level Calling all River Club Runners to
In home & on property join our new Running Club! With
and goals, and will train using
Personal training is available your equipment. the help of our neighborhood
by contacting any of our fitness experts we have established three
instructors at the Sports Center! Call our instructors to arrange routes for experienced and new
Each person is different and each a time: runners to enjoy. This club’s mission
plan suits the individual’s needs Marian Simpson-DeJong is to bring running enthusiasts
and goals. Personal training 770-932-6531 home together to keep fit and create
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charges are $30 per half hour, 770-714-7924 cell lasting friendships. Members who
$60 per full, with buddy training would like to use the Kids’ Klub
sessions available. Pamela Lindacher facility for childcare during their
678-613-5060 run may do so only if they use one
Do you have fitness equipment of the three routes. We hope to
sitting in your basement unused? grow this club to include social
Why not hire a trainer to train in activities, community races and
fundraising opportunities. Please
contact Kelly Smith by calling 678-
482-6588 extension 303 to sign up
for meeting times, information and
emails.
Trail Options:
2.5 mile loop – Sports Center
mailbox to trail and back
4 mile loop – Sports Center mailbox
to trail and back past Sports Center
to Kettle River Point cul-de-sac
and back to Sports Center
5 mile loop – Take the 4 mile loop
but make a left onto Whitestone
Way to the Crescent River Pass
stop sign then come back and end
at the Sports Center mailbox
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20. Let’s Talk Golf
Superintendent’s Update
A nother summer has come and gone. It was another summer that was hotter than normal for a longer period of
time than normal. The summer of 2011 started in May exactly where the summer of 2010 left off. In the month
of May we experienced 10 days in the 90’s. Normally we don’t see many 90 degree days until mid June. That was
followed by 21 days in June, then 26 days in July above 90 degrees. August continued the blistering heat especially
the first week with temperatures just below 100. Hopefully, this is not the new norm for this area as far as summer
Golf
weather is concerned. If so, bentgrass greens may be a thing of the past in this area. But for now, we have made
it to September and that should mean some cooler weather which will allow the greens to heal from the recent
aerification and be back to normal again. We used a little bit bigger tine this time to pull a core since we did not
20 pull a core in June. Normally we use a 1/2 “ tine, but this time we went with a 5/8” tine to make up the difference.
This may add a little more time to the recovery process than normal, but only a couple of days at most.
September is the month we will spray our pre-emergent herbicide to prevent fall and winter weeds. The main weed
in focus will be poa annua. We have started to see a little more poa annua around the course which leads us to be
concerned because we do not want it to spread and eventually get into the greens. We have mapped out the areas
that we had the most poa annua this past spring and will target these areas with a different approach. To help keep
the poa annua population down we have decided not to overseed the chipping green approach this year so that we
can spray it with glyphosate (roundup) this January and clean it up. We will overseed the par 3 tees and the driving
range tee in October after the Men’s Member-Member tournament. Those areas will be scalped down, seeded with
perennial ryegrass then topdressed with sand. The areas will be watered everyday for seven to ten days until the
seed has emerged and started to root. At that time we will back off the water and we will begin to mow the tees.
I would like to acknowledge my staff and thank them for helping see us through the last two summers. First, is my
head assistant superintendent, Lydell Mack. Mr. Mack has been with the club for the last seven years and is one
of the finest superintendents I have worked with. His dedication and work ethic is second to none. Next, is my
second assistant superintendent, Efren Martinez. Mr. Martinez has also been with the club for seven years. He
first started as irrigation technician and was promoted to second assistant this past spring. He knows every inch
of the course and has been a great mentor to many young employees that we have hired. Third, is our equipment
manager, Brian Whitehair. Mr. Whitehair is in his third year at the River Club after previous head equipment
manager jobs at East Lake, Muirfield and Desert Mountain. His experience and knowledge is unmatched in this
profession. Last, is my full time and seasonal staff, which some of them have been here for 5 years or more. These
gentlemen are the ones that come in everyday and work hard no matter what the elements are and are proud to do
so to make The River Club the best it can be and for that, I am truly grateful and blessed.
As you play the course this fall, take the time to say to thank you to some of these employees, they would definitely
appreciate it.
If you have any questions, concerns or compliments you may email them to gcsuper@theriverclub-ga.com.
Sincerely,
Rob Roy
Golf Superintendent
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21. Tournament Results
Men’s Interclub (River Club vs. The Manor)
This years’ men’s Interclub came down to the home course. This
team match play event was held on July 29th at The Manor and
Golf
August 5th at River Club.
Three points were available for each match. One for the front
nine, one for the back nine and one for the total. After the first
match at The Manor, River Club found themselves down 10-8. 21
River Club dug deep as The Manor visited on 8/5. Home course
advantage proved true as River Club came back strong with a
15-3 win. The Interclub total was River Club 23, The Manor
13. Congratulations goes out to Tommy Crosby, Chip Burgess,
Hal Brooks, Gene Whobrey, Allen Richardson, Bill Knox, David
Cheek, Marty Russo, Nick Pappas, Mike Gill, Craven Shumaker,
Steve Hamilton and Pete Baker.
Upcoming Golf Events
Yellow Ball Challenge
Monday, September 5th
Time: 9:00 Shotgun
Cost: $35.00 for Members $85.00 for Guests
Format: Teams will be comprised of 4 people with one player
per hole playing the yellow ball while the other three players
will play a scramble format. Each player must play the yellow
ball at least 4 times. Team strategy will come into play as to
who plays on each hole. If the team loses its yellow ball, they
are out of this competition and will play a four person scramble.
This event is open to men, ladies and junior (10+). Players may
sign up as an individual, partial team or team of four. Join the
fun! Call the Golf Shop to sign up. Deadline will be Saturday,
September 3rd.
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22. Parent Child Championship
Sunday, September 18th
Come enjoy an afternoon on
the course with your son or
Golf
daughter. All teams must
be Member-Member to
participate in this event. Kids
22 ages 5-10 will play from the
family tee and kids 11 and
older will play either the red,
white or black tees. There will
be a fantastic BBQ at the lodge
following play. Couples 9 & Dine
Format: 9-Hole Modified Friday Night Live
Alternate Shot – Open to ages
Couples golf & Friday Night
5 & up
Live are back for the fall. Each
Time: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Friday in September we will
have couples golf. This will be
Cost: $40.00 per team
a nine-hole event with a FUN
format. We encourage players
of all abilities to come out for
this laidback event. After
golf it is time to sit back, relax
Ladies’ Guest Day – and listen to some great music
Wednesday, September 21st in the lodge. To sign up for
the golf portion of this event
Ladies Guest Day gives you a great opportunity to entertain up to three please call the Golf Shop by
guests at a very good price. We will have a continental breakfast beginning Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. prior
at 8:00 a.m. at the Apple House followed by a 9:00 a.m. shotgun. The to each event.
format will be one best ball of two players. Members may bring up to three
guests and would then have a best ball event with each guest. Gross and Dates for September will be:
Net prizes will be awarded. After golf we will have a wonderful luncheon Friday, September 2nd
at the Lodge. Friday, September 9th
Deadline to signup will be noon on Monday, September 19th. Friday, September 16th
Friday, September 23rd
Cost: $35.00 per member & $85.00 per guest Friday, September 30th
Start time will be 4:00 p.m.
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23. COUPLES Club Championship
Saturday & Sunday, October 1st & 2nd
POTLUCK Format: 36- Hole Stroke Play
Golf
Divisions:
Sunday, September 25th
Sunday, October 9th Men’s Championship – Gold Tee (Men’s championship division)
Men’s Black Walnut – Black Walnut Tee (1st flight net division)
Fall is the best time of year
Senior Men’s – White Oak Tee (55 and older) 23
to play golf. Come out and
Ladies’ – Red Maple Tee
enjoy the great weather, nine
holes of golf followed by a
Time:
wonderful potluck dinner in
Saturday, October 1st
the neighborhood with fellow
Ladies’ tee times begin at 10:00 a.m.
members and friends. Golf
Senior Men’s tee times will begin at 11:30 a.m.
will get started with a 3:00
Men’s Championship & Black Walnut division tee times begin
p.m. shotgun and dinner will
around noon
immediately follow. Please
call the Golf Shop to sign
Sunday, October 2nd
up by September 23rd and
Ladies will begin 8:30
October 7th for these two fun
Men’s Championship & Black Walnut division will begin at 9:00 a.m.
events.
Senior Men will begin around 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $75.00 per player
Hal Brooks Larry Davis Lucinda Ferris
Men’s Champ Senior Men’s Champ Ladies Champ
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24. Men’s Member-Member –
Ladies Golf Event – Friday-Sunday,
Whine, Whiff & Wine October 14th – 16th
Wednesday, October 5th
Come join the fun in the 6th Annual
We hope that you will find some Men’s Member-Member Golf
room in your schedule for this fun
Golf
Tournament at River Club. This
fall event. Our Whine, Whiff is our premier members’ golf event
& Wine fall program is off to of the year. Each team will consist
a great start. This 9-hole golf of two members. Each day you will
24 event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with play 6 Holes Scramble (Net), 6 Holes
lunch following at 12:00 a.m. Best Ball (Net) and 6 Holes Alternate
Beginner golfers are encouraged Shot (Net). Entry deadline will be
to participate. Cost for this event Friday, October 7th.
will be 35.00 and will include
golf and food. Please call the Golf Cost : $275.00 per player
Shop by Monday, October 3rd at Schedule of Events:
4:00 p.m. to sign-up.
Friday
6:00-9:00 Registration
Cocktails & Appetizers
Nite Lite Putting Challenge
Couples’ Member Guest Saturday
Sunday, October 23rd 12:00 Lunch
1:00 Shotgun Start
The Couples’ Member Guest is our premier couples’ event of 7:00 Dinner (spouses welcome)
the year. This event gives you the opportunity to showcase your
wonderful golf facilities at River Club. Invite your best friends Sunday
and enjoy an afternoon of golf, food & fun. Practice rounds will Box lunch on cart
be available on Saturday, October 22nd. 10:00 Shotgun Start
Format: 4-Person Scramble (Net)
Cost: $350.00 per team
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Shotgun
5:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards presentation
For more information and to sign up; Please call the Golf Shop
at 770-271-2582.
Tournament Entry Deadline is Sunday, October 16th
2010 Champs
Richard Meaders & Tommy Martin
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25. Men’s Guest Day
Friday, October 28th
From The Pro
Work a half day and then come out
and enjoy some great fall weather. What will my golf shot tell me?
The golf course will be in great
condition for this best ball event. It is not often that we hit a good shot and ask what happened? We
Golf
Members may bring up to three did what we intended to do! But anytime we hit a shot off line into
guests. Members will have a best the rough, a bunker or a hazard; we beat ourselves up, questioning
ball event with each guest. Gross what I did wrong! Of course we want to limit these types of shots
and Net prizes will be awarded. and unless we have our instructor playing with us, it often goes 25
unknown exactly what happened. There is one thing we can do that
Date: Friday, October 28th will help us in more than one way to lower our score and keep us from
repeating this time and time again. WATCH the shot! Too often
Time: 1:00 p.m. Shotgun (lunch we see someone hit a bad shot and they immediately turn away in
will be provided before your round disgust! Watching where the ball goes will: a) Better help us find
at the clubhouse) where it went and not result in a lost ball. b) Let us know exactly
where to take our drop if in a hazard. c) Give us some information as
Cost: $35 per member/$85 per to what happened! I would like to spend some time talking about C.
guest
continued next page
Please call the Golf Shop to sign-
up by Wednesday, October 26th.
Men’s Dog Fight
This year’s Dog Fight has proven
to be very competitive with many
changes at the top of the standings.
The last day to earn points for
the season long Men’s Dog Fight
will be Saturday, October 22nd.
Remember that you must have a
minimum of 12 appearances on
Men’s day to be eligible for the
season ending payout. The top 6
players in the standings will receive
their winnings and will be eligible
for random club team events in the
coming months. There are only 6
Men’s Days left before we crown
the champion, so make sure you
plan on playing in the Dog Fight
to try and win the big money.
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26. Hours of Operation
The golf course is not the place September
to work on our swing and make
change after change but if we Golf Shop:
can figure out one thing that is 7:30a.m.-7:00p.m.
Golf
hurting us; it can help us get off Practice Facility:
the course without doing any Opens ½ hr before golf course
additional harm to our swing
and game. By watching the Golf Course: 8:00 a.m. – dark
26 direction our ball starts and then
moves during its flight will point October
out two very important actions Golf Shop:
during our swing. The first has 8:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
to do with the direction the ball
starts; it will show us the swing Practice Facility:
the ball. For this swing path a
path taken during our swing. Opens ½ hr before golf course
desired clubface would be closed
The second is the direction our resulting in a push draw. Each Golf Course: 8:30 a.m. – dark
clubface is pointing. With these person will have a swing path
two factors there are 9 different Men’s Day – Saturday tee
that is natural to them and then it
types of shots you could hit at times from 8:00-9:00 a.m. or
is important to have the clubface
anytime. 1:00 p.m.
in the correct position to give a
desired shot. Ladies’ Day – Wednesday
For a golfer who swings “Over Morning tee times from 9:00
the Top” or “Outside – In” the As you can see there are many a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
ball will start left of the target and different ways to hit a ball to
then depending on the clubface Golf Facilities are CLOSED
the left or the right. By paying
move from there. See the red on Tuesday
attention to the start and
illustration to the left. A pulled continued flight of the ball, it
swing path with an open clubface Golf Advisory
will let us know what part of our
will give a pull-fade which will Committee
swing is breaking down; path or
result in a straight shot. So a pull club face. A few thoughts to help Hal Brooks
swing path will work great unless get you in off the course are: Path hbrooks@
we have a closed clubface. The – try taking a shorter back swing abilityservicesnetwork.com
green illustration shows the way and not worry about the distance
a ball will react for someone who Mark Anthony
of your shot as much. Club face
has a correct swing path. This is mark@mrmarkanthony.com
– check your grip to make sure it
the one desired by most golfers is correct and then let your body Steve Hamilton
as an open or closed clubface will power your swing versus trying to swham1991@aol.com
not lead into too much trouble. use your hands too much.
The blue illustration shows Lucinda Ferris
the path of a swing “Inside – Jason Bell birdiesonly@hotmail.com
Out” or someone who “Pushes” Assistant Golf Professional
Ruth Davis
redavis16@me.com
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27. Tennis Tidbits
T he River Club teams have all been out on the
courts working hard to get their games ready for the
upcoming ALTA season. Our five ladies teams begin Fall ALTA
play on Thursday September, September 8th and our Captains: Team Moms:
Men’s and junior teams on Saturday 10th. All home
Sherry Salyer Charlotte Martin
Tennis
matches will be posted in the Tennis Pro Shop so that
we can have plenty of supporters on home match day. Jane Adams Karen Wood
Let’s make a personal goal of being the best doubles Andrea Carroll Jennifer Nicoletti
partner we can be this upcoming season. Take note of Kathy Bradley
the tips from the pro for further information on how Brenda Kavanaugh
Courtney Fazekas 27
you can be that partner…….
Roger Campbell
Thank you to Sondra Boone, Darlene Conley, Shelley
McNeill and Brenda Kavanaugh for leading your
USTA teams this past summer. Without members
stepping up and taking a turn to captain, we would
not be able to field teams. So a big THANK YOU to UPCOMING EvENTS
you all and thank you to our captains and team moms
for volunteering to lead their respective teams this fall September
season. Your team members and I truly appreciate your 1st Ladies ALTA Team Kick off Event
help in coordinating the matches with the opposing
9:30am
team.
8th Thursday Ladies ALTA season begins
10th Men’s ALTA matches begin 9:30
Alan Hartley Girls at 1pm Boys at 3pm
Director of Tennis
tennis@theriverclub-ga.com
678-482-6588 extension 306
October
13th Deadline for USTA Winter league
20th Winter Mixed Doubles Rosters Due
20th Thursday Ladies ALTA – last match
22nd Men’s ALTA – last match
26th Children’s Halloween Tennis
4:30-6:00pm
November
10th Ladies’ USTA begins
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28. Tennis Advisory
Committee
Sandie Assad
sandie@sandieassad.com
Tennis
Kurt Collins
kurtcollins@charter.net
Cyndi Dean
28 cyndi@esotericsports.com
Shelley McNeill
mcne5251@bellsouth.net
Sherri Meaders
Lisa Stovall, Madanie Brooks and Jeannie
sherrimeaders@yahoo.com
Waldman are all smiles after their 3.5 team won
their first round playoff match Tracy Tharp
tjktharp@bellsouth.net
Summer It was a small but fun group that gathered at the
Margarita
courts for the Tennis and Texas Hold ‘Em Poker
Night. The temperature was hot but the tennis
was hotter as tennis and poker hands were played
Mixers to discover our winningest teams. Our winners
were Michael Winwood and Sandy Reilly who
each won old editions of tennis magazine! They
were ecstatic with their prize and so happy that
they won! But obviously the two players that
needed the most help with their tennis were
Leslie Perlman and Tracy Salyer! Because of
their last place finish they each received lessons
from Coach Pat and Coach Alan.
Thank you to all the players that attended both
the Aussie tennis night and Tennis & Texas.
Those that attended all enjoyed themselves
thoroughly.
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