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The
agpiper
January/February
2018
January/ February
Volume 18 Issue 1
New opportunities abound in our membership department. We are implementing an “All
Inclusive” golf membership. You can upgrade any golf membership to an all-inclusive member-
Dear Members, shipfor $100 per month, waiving your food and beverage minimum AND all cart fees for anyone
listed on your membership. We are also increasing the benefits for our social members to include
As we move into a new year, our staff will be focused on creating an enhanced experience for our members and their use of our fitness facilities at no additional cost. Our current membership offerings are still very
families. We look forward to unveiling some exciting updates throughout 2018. Read on to find out what you can look reasonable, so now is the time to nominate your friends and relatives! If you do know someone who
forward to in the coming months. is interested in the Club and you would like to bring them out for a round of golf, tennis, or
dining experience, please let Cricket know so we can host them on your behalf!
Our Golf Course Maintenance team will complete a drainage project on the fairway of #14 at the start of the year. This will
involve replacing an old 18” corrugated steel drain line that crosses the entire hole. Corrugated steel drain lines have a life To find out more about these great membership opportunities, please call Cricket Russell at
expectancy of 10 to 35 years before deteriorating. The current line is being replaced with an 18” polyethylene corrugated 919-653-0173 or email at crussell@macgregordowns.org. We look forward to seeing you at the
drain pipe, which has a life expectancy of 100 years. The project will be completed in sections to allow play to continue. Club and look forward to a wonderful 2018!
Please be mindful of our Golf Course Maintenance workers while they are updating this area.
In addition to improvements completed in 2017, the Clubhouse will also experience some upgrades. The tiled floor areas
between the Lakeside Room and the Main Dining Room will be replaced, and additional tile will be installed to complete
the 19th Hole refresh. We are also planning to upgrade the wet areas in the Men’s Locker Room, including the shower and
sink areas. The pool will experience its own upgrades that will include the men’s and ladies’ restrooms and a new water
slide for our youth to enjoy. Please help us welcome Scott Aldridge to the MacGregor family. Scott
joined the Golf Course Maintenance team in December of 2017 as the
Along with annual favorites, department heads are excited to offer several new events including our 2-Man Super Bowl Equipment Technician. Scott currently resides in Caswell County with
Challenge and the Masters Pro Am Tournament. We are also replacing the mats on the driving range with brand new his wife and teenage son. He was raised on a tobacco farm and spent
TurfHound mats. Members who choose to use their birthday certificates for a golf lesson will have the opportunity to many years working there. He has also held jobs in manufacturing,
experience a more social environment. Birthday Clinics will be offered up to two times per month and feature a lesson management, logistics, and even worked for the Department of Cor-
taught by several Pros. Individual clinics will continue to be offered for those who cannot participate. The Youth Depart- rections. Scott said he looks forward to being an asset to our company
ment will unveil new teen and preteen events, as well as semester-long activities for children of all ages. and expressed his love of working with his hands. He’s has already
begun seeing the fruits of his labor here and is happy to be working at
To enhance your golfing membership experience, we are offering an All-Inclusive golf category for current golf members. such a beautiful property.
For an additional $100 per month, golf members who take advantage of this opportunity will experience no food and
beverage minimums and no cart fees for the entire family membership! For more information, please contact Cricket
Russell at 919-653-0173, or to sign up, send an email to crussell@macgregordowns.org. Social members are not excluded
from new benefits; we are including usage of the Fitness Center at no additional cost starting in January. Please keep in
mind, some membership categories will experience a minimal dues increase beginning February 1, 2018.
As a thank you, we will be offering a Welcome Back Party on Saturday, January 27th for all members. This complimentary To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, the Club is offering a members-only trip to Scotland! The
event will feature beer, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres, as well as live music. Childcare will be available at no additional “Scottish Dream” trip is booked for August 31-September 9, 2018. The Club has secured an ex-
cost that evening. Please visit the MDCC website to register for this extra-special event. clusive coach with a professional Scottish tour director. Members who book will enjoy a Scottish
evening in Edinburgh, a Loch Lomond scenic cruise, as well as visit St. Andrews, Edinburgh
We hope you will enjoy the newly upgraded areas when you return and join us for the Welcome Back Party. I look forward Castle, the Blair Ahtol Distillery, and more!
to sharing more exciting news and upgraded services with you in this upcoming year. I hope to have the pleasure of seeing
each of you around the Club soon. Join us Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 PM for a Travel Club meeting. At this meeting, CIE
Tours’ Chris Barnikel will discuss our upcoming 50th Anniversary trip and answer all of your
questions! Stop by to hear the presentation and enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and hors
Best Regards, d’ouevres.
Joseph Nowell Pick up your brochure at the Club and visit the MDCC website to register for the Travel
General Manager, MacGregor Downs Country Club Club meeting. For additional information, contact Club representative Gabby McCalister at
VP of Operations, Concert Golf Partners gmccalister@macgregordowns.org or Lazy Lizard Travel representatives Jack Smith and
Keith Holshausen at 919-463-8009 or keith@lazylizardtravel.com.
The 2017 golf season flew by in a flash! It has been great getting to know the membership, and
I’m excited for an awesome 2018 golf season. This Club is so lively and I am honored to lead 2017 was a very good year for our Senior Men’s Golf Association. We had 58 registered play-
that charge into the New Year. We have several new offerings this year, including selected Play ers, a new record! Tournament highlights from 2017 included Most Improved Handicap—
with Pro dates, Glow Ball, One Day Member-Member, One Day Member-Guest, Skins, Junior John Donnee, Overall Senior Club Champion— Robert Branch, and Overall Senior
Pro Team Challenge, and evening wine and golf clinics. There will be options for everyone. The Member-Member Tournament Champions— Steve Doan & John Morgan. Congratulations to these
great thing about the Carolinas is we can steal a couple of golf days during the winter months. gentlemen and to all our winners in the many other tournaments played throughout the year.
Come out and play; I would love to tee it up with you!
We have completed our scheduling for all tournament events, which include Senior Play Days,
Jens Klemsche the very popular CASMGA (Capital Area Senior Men’s Golf Association) Events, Senior Club
PGA Head Golf Pro Championship, and Senior Member-Member. In particular, we want to call your attention to
jklemsche@macgregordowns org | 919.467.1895 a change in date for the Senior Tartan, which in the past had been scheduled in the month of
June. This year, the Senior Tartan is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 17-18.
Our detailed 2018 Senior Golf Calendar, along with Rules and Regulations for participation,
can be viewed and printed by visiting the MDCC website: click on Golf, then Men’s Golf, then
MGA/Senior MGA 2018 Senior Men’s Golf Guidelines and Rules.
The Men’s Golf Association (MGA) and the Senior MGA are great programs that offer a variety
of golf games throughout the season. If you are not currently registered, but would like to be,
please send an email to proshop@macgregordowns.org. The Men’s Opening Day Ice Breaker
will kick off the season on March 17!
Super Bowl 2-Man Tournament
Saturday-Sunday, February 3-4 2017 was a great year for our LGA. Highlights include Golfers of the Year: (18)Phyllis Page and
This brand new event is sure to please both football and golf lovers. Register to play either (9)Bev Kilpatrick, and Most Improved: Suzanne Knox. We invite you to join The MacGregor
Saturday or Sunday. All golf members with a handicap are eligible to play. The format is a Best Downs Ladies Golf Association for fun, fellowship, and a variety of golf formats, appealing to
Ball Gross and Net. Entry for the 2-Man is $50 per team. You can make your own tee time ladies of all golf levels. The MacGregor Downs Ladies Golf Association (LGA) will begin their
or pairing. Also, prior to that weekend, we will have Super Bowl blocks for credit; each block season April 3. Optional golf opportunities include LGA play days every Tuesday, April through
costs $10. No matter who wins the Super Bowl, MDCC will make it a fun weekend for you! October, 9 holes on Thursday evenings from May-August, and Red Tee Times on Saturday
and Sunday mornings. You can join in at anytime and play as often as your schedule allows.
Hole In One Club This is a great way to meet other lady golf members at the Club and we encourage all ladies to
Our Hole-In-One club is open to all golf members. Each time a member makess a hole-in-one, take advantage of this program. Inquire in the Golf Shop if you need additional information.
all members in the Hole-In-One club are charged $2 to their member account. This money is
used to treat golf members, located in the bar at the time the “HIO” golfer enters, one drink
each. Each HIO is given $300++ towards the 19th Hole and the remaining balance will be gift-
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ed to the golfer in Golf Shop sweeps.
Congratulations to Mr. Gary Roth and Mr. Jake Colley who both made a hole-in-one on #4 in
late December. All members with golf privileges are automatically enrolled in the Hole-In-One
Did You Know? club. If you do not wish to participate, please email Lissa Dailey at LDailey@macgregordowns. Our PGA Junior League is back once again! This league is open to boys and girls, ages 9-13.
org This is a competitive travel league that plays matches with other local clubs. Registration opens
Members who choose to
on March 1 at www.pgajrleague.com. The cost is $195 per player. The season begins early May
use their birthday
and continues through July. Match and practice days will vary based on course availability.
certificates for a golf
Email or call Joellyn Crooks at jcrooks@macgregordowns.org if you have questions.
lesson will have the
opportunity to
experience a more
social environment. Couples Meet the Pros
Birthday Clinics will be Saturday, February 17, Noon
offered up to two times Keep the romance alive! You and your significant other are invited to a couples golf clinic,
per month and feature a followed by a short game of golf. Play either four or nine holes, whatever you prefer! After play,
lesson taught by join the Pros in the 19th Hole for a quick review of your round while sipping on wine. The cost
several Pros. is $20 per couple. Golf carts not included.
The Men’s Tartan will be contested Thursday-Saturday, June 21-23. Sunday, June 24 will be held
MacGregor Junior Golf Academy
as a rain and travel day. The entry fee is $900 all-inclusive*. Sign up in person on Thursday,
Who: Juniors ages 7-18 (3 age groups)
March 1 from 7-8 AM. Online sign up will go live at 8 AM that day. The field is limited to 72
What: 16 weeks of programming
teams. Thursday will be a practice round dog fight. Make your own tee times and pairings for
When: March 12 - July 1
the practice round. The practice round is also all inclusive.
What is Operation 36?
Future 36ers
Operation 36™ is a If you or your company is interested in sponsoring this great event, please review the following
Who: Juniors ages 3-6 (2 age groups)
network of golf coach- and contact Head Golf Pro Jens Klemsche prior to February 15.
What: 8 weeks of programming
es who are dedicated
When: April 5 - June 3 2018 Platinum Sponsorship ($10,000) - Only 1 Available
to growing long-term
learning environments for • Entry into Tartan with Partner ($900 value)
junior golfers. Our mission For more information, or to register, contact Coach Michael Brooks Early registration into Tartan (priceless)
is simple... provide a at Michael@igrowgolf.com. Electric Cart guarantee (no gas rental cart)
programming roadmap to • Sponsorship recognition in booklet and scoreboard
progress juniors towards Total Strokes Lost: 531 • 7 Guest Fees including cart ($630 value)
shooting par or better on, Valid any day within normal guest restrictions in 2018
and off the golf course! Player of the Year- In recognition of outstanding achievement and • Monday Outing up to 72 Golfers ($8,640 value)
progression in the Operation 36 Matches: Sean McDowell (reached Includes Greens Fee, Carts, Breakfast and Grilled Faire for Lunch, and Beer on course
May book event based on date availability in 2018
Division 6 - Red Tees)
2018 Gold Sponsorship ($7,500) - Only 2 Available
• Entry into Tartan with Partner ($900 value)
Perseverance- Players who have attempted a yardage 20+ times Early registration into Tartan (priceless)
in Operation 36 matches and did not give up, eventually passing: Electric Cart guarantee (no gas rental cart)
Aradhana Babu, Camilla Marriott, Pete Ryden, Chase Uhorchak • Sponsorship recognition in booklet and scoreboard
• 3 Guest Fees including cart ($360 value)
Division Passers- Juniors who shot 36 or better during an Opera- Valid any day within normal guest restrictions in 2018
tion 36 match: Jack Adkins, Sam Ambrose, Aradhana Babu, Abby • Monday Outing up to 72 Golfers ($7,200 value)
Baker, K.O. Bostrom, Chase Cleveland, Elle Crichton, Teagan Includes Greens Fee, Carts, Grilled Faire for Lunch, and Keg Beer
May book event based on date availability in 2018
Crichton, Ben Exum, Finley Heath, Walker Huffman, Jack Keady,
Reagan Krupa, Camilla Marriott, Sean McDowell, Alexander Rous- 2018 Silver Sponsorship ($5,000) - Only 2 Available
seau, Peter Ryden, Cole Schafer, Logan Shields, Josh Smith, Chase • Entry into Tartan with Partner ($900 value)
Uhorchak, Bailey Van Wormer, Lily Van Wormer, Sophia Volpe, Early registration into Tartan (priceless)
Will Woodard Electric Cart guarantee (no gas rental cart)
• Sponsorship recognition in booklet
Academy Rank Graduates- These juniors have ranked up to the next tag level by earning all 12 • 7 Guest Fees including cart ($630 value) 2 groups total
Valid any day within normal guest restrictions in 2018
badges and are one rank closer to completing the Operation 36 6-level curriculum: Arjun Babu, • Thursday Outing up to 36 Golfers ($3600 value)
Abby Baker, Elle Crichton, Mary Harrison, Finley Heath, Walker Huffman, Jack Keady, Ford Loyd, Includes Greens Fee, Carts, Grilled Faire for Lunch, and Keg Beer
Christian Peterson, Alexander Rousseau, Lily Rowe, Bella Russell, Cole Schafer, Chase Uhorchak, May book event based on date availability in 2018
Sophia Volpe
2018 Bronze Sponsorship ($1,250) - 15 Available
• Entry into Tartan with Partner ($900 value)
Early registration into Tartan
Electric Cart guarantee (no gas rental cart)
• Sponsorship recognition in booklet
• 3 Guest Fees including cart ($360 value) (3 makes a 4somes total)
Mr. Kasdorf played with Charles Brown and Gary Roth on December 5. On hole #6, Valid any day within normal guest restrictions in 2018
Mr. Cary Kasdorf made an eagle 2. This is his first eagle on this hole. He has been a member since
April of 1985. *2018 Tartan Registration Fee Includes
Thursday: Practice Round with Lunch, Men’s Pairing Party with Dinner
Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, 3 Rounds of Golf, Tartan Party with Spouses
Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Ladies Brunch, 2 Rounds of Golf, and Shootout
Hard and Soft Beverages are available at no charge Thursday through Saturday.
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The MacLobbers wish you a happy and prosperous New Year! We look forward to playing ten-
nis throughout the year at our various play dates, clinics, charity events, and tournaments. We
appreciate our 2017 leadership team including President Helen Monteith, Vice President Lisa Laws,
A Note from Your Tennis Director Secretary Ann Gustafson, Treasurer Kate Owenby, Historian Kari Wetherall, and Photographer
We are excited to announce a clay court improvement project, set to take place early in 2018. All Suzanne Knox. Our 2018 leadership team consists of President Dawnette Scott, Vice President
8 clay courts will receive three tons of material each. This is three times the amount of material Elizabeth Wolgin, Secretary Ann Gustafson, and Treasurer Ann Gray.
we put out each year. We will also install new lines on all the clay courts. Finally, we are going to
work with the Golf Course Maintenance staff to improve our existing irrigation. These improve-
ments will have our courts playing amazing to start the busy spring season. Welcome Back Party
Friday, January 26, 5:30-7 PM
USTA spring teams are currently being formed. Please contact the Tennis Staff if you are inter- Be sure to join us for our first event of 2018! In order to accommodate many different schedules, we
ested in getting involved in a league. We are the only Club in the area where the Tennis Staff have chosen to move this event to the evening. Socialize with your fellow MacLobbers while enjoying
forms the teams. This is a great perk for our membership. hors d’ouevres and a cash bar. This event will be held at the courts. We look forward to seeing you
there!
Junior Travel Tennis will start up the first week of March. The website will be updated will more
information mid-January. This league is great for beginners and experienced players alike. We look forward to unveiling our full 2018 schedule very soon! As a reminder, the MacLobbers are
a group of female players from all different skill levels who love to play tennis, both competitive and
The tennis staff would like to thank the MacLobbers for their support in 2017. Helen Monteith non-competitive. There is an annual fee of $45 to participate in the MacLobbers, billed to your mem-
and her committee helped us run amazing member events. Please contact Shaun if you would ber account. Please note this fee will not be prorated if you join/cancel throughout the year. If you
like information on joining this excellent group of ladies. would like to participate in the MacLobbers, please see the website for additional details.
Shaun Romisher
Director of Tennis
sromisher@macgregordowns.org | 919-653-0180
As we move into a new year, it is customary for people to create fitness goals, resolve to lose weight,
or purchase a gym membership. Our staff wants to help you stay healthy throughout the entire year!
Members are welcome to utilize the Fitness Center at no additional cost during the hours listed below.
We ask all members to sign in upon arrival. Doing so helps us to track usage and prioritize updates
to the Fitness Center in the future. Should you choose to bring a guest with you, the cost is $5 per
person. Please note this on the sign in sheet, and we will charge your member account accordingly.
Our trainer, Lisa Burns, is available for private or group lessons.
Plesase contact her to set up a session today.
Fitness Hours
4:30 AM-10 PM Daily
Visit the MDCC website for additional rules and regulations.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, February 2, 6:30 PM
Come join us for a fun-filled evening of murder, mayhem, and delicious food. $48.95++
includes your choice of entree and the interactive show
Clubhouse Closed
Please keep in mind the Clubhouse will be closed for Annual Maintenance from January
1-15. The Golf Course and Tennis Courts are scheduled to remain open during this time. We Valentine’s Dinners
look forward to seeing everyone back at the Club on Tuesday, January 16. Saturday & Sunday, February 10-11
Treat your special someone to dinner at the Club. We will be offering a Valentine’s Day Prix-
Fixe dinner along with our a la carte menu.
Ladies Night
Wednesdays 5-9 PM Wednesday, February 14, 4-9 PM
Many members took advantage of our Ladies Night specials on Wednesdays in 2017. While Join us on the evening of Valentine’s to celebrate your love. Our Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe
the bar will remain open to all members these evenings, we will have some great drink spe- dinner will be available for you and your partner to enjoy.
cials. The following beverages are only $5 each: Cran-Tini, Grapefruit Crush, The Islander,
Caramel Apple, andBlue Diablo.
Black Out Party for Teens & Tweens
Saturday, February 17, 7-10 PM
Sunday Brunch We had so much fun last year, we’re doing it all again! We’ll have black lights, music, and your
Sunday Brunch Buffets are a staple that will remain on the calendar throughout 2018. We favorite foods! Come dance the night away and experience a few new surprises. Ages 11-14
invite your family and friends to join us every Sunday from 11 AM-2 PM for a spread of both invited. $25++ per member & $32++ per guest
savory and sweet options. We’ve even lowered the cost! Adults: $12.95, Children 5-12: $9.95,
Children 4 & Under: Free
Pints and Patties
Friday, February 23, 6:30 PM
Tour of Italy Wine Dinner Back by popular demand, this event will feature savory sliders paired with coordinating
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 PM beres from a select local brewery. All beer connoisseurs will be sure to love this event.
Gather together for our first Wine Dinner of the Year. Hosted by Michael Freas from Fine
Wine Trading Company, this dinner will feature a tour of Italy. Executive Chef Carl Burton
and his talented culinary team will create a delectable menu to go with each wine. Wine Club Daddy Daughter Dinner and Dance
Members: $44.95++, Non-Wine Club Members: $49.95++ Saturday, February 24, 5:30 PM
Join us for an enchanting evening for fathers and daughters to create lasting memories. Be
sure to dress up as we’ll have a photo booth to capture both your serious and goofy sides! An
Welcome Back Party array of foods will be offered, buffet style, and then the real party will start— with a DJ, lights,
Saturday, January 27, 7-11 PM and more! $20++ for daughters and $30++ for dads
As a thank you, we are offering a complimentary members-only party. This event
will feature beer, wine, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Live music will be provided by the Breakfast with Gabby
Magic Pipers and childcare will be available at no additional cost. Wednesday, February 28th, 8-9 a.m.
Director of Member Relations and Communications Gabby McCalister invites you to
breakfast at the Club. Attendees will have the opportunity to share feedback and discuss
Club activities and happenings. Breakfast with Gabby is complimentary and limited to the
Buck Night
first five members to register. Menu: Assorted Muffins and Pastries, Scrambled Eggs, Fresh
Wednesday, January 31
Fruit,Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Juice/Coffee
Our Buck Night was so popular, we’ve brought it back! Enjoy our signature steak night, fea-
turing various salads, entrees, and accompaniments. Visit the website to view the a la carte
menu and mark your calendars for this special event.
*Cancellation Policy applies to all events. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please reg-
*Cancellation Policy applies to all events. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Please reg- ister by calling Jennifer at 919.467.0146 or visit the MDCC website.
ister by calling Jennifer at 919.467.0146 or visit the MDCC website.
Experience unique wines and learn about their subtleties and complexities with your
Join the Wine Club fellow members. The Garden Club will meet Wednesday, January 17 to hear local
author Mark Weathington discuss his new book “Gardening in the
We are going into our January Wine Club Tasting South - A Complete Homeowner’s Guide ”. Mark will cover soils,
7th year of Wine Club
Thursday, January 18, 6:30 PM climate, design, plants and pests - everything you need for success
and are now accepting
memberships. Hosted by Scott Alboum with Empire Distributors in the garden.
Theme: South Africa Tour
Complimentary “Adding Color to Your Garden” is the name of our February 21
Admission to 11 Tastings Feburary Wine Club Tasting program. Speaker Gerald Adams from Campbell Road Nursery will
Thursday, February 15, 6:30 PM give us ideas on how to add seasonal color to our gardens.
Purchase Wine at 20% Hosted by Jonathan Hooper with Paragon Wine Group
Above Our Cost 2016 Fleurelle Pinot Blanc, 2015 Weszeli Grüner We want to extend a special “Thank You” to our Holiday
Veltliner, 2014 Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay, 2015 Ayres Perspective Pinot Decorating Chair Linda Schmitt. Again, our Club looked beautiful
Discount Price for MDCC for the Holiday Season.
Noir, 2012 Westerly Red
Wine Dinners
Contact Clubhouse Visit the website for tasting notes and to register for these monthly events! We’ve welcomed several new members in 2017, and would love
Manager Marielys Lee at for you to join us. The Garden Club meets on the third
mlee@macgregordowns.org Wednesday of every month, from September through May.
for details. Please contact Membership Chair Jackie Earle (309-256-1986 or
earlevilla@netscape.net) or President Beth Blackman (919-380-3078
or ablackman@ncrr.com).
The MDCC Book Club is open to all MDCC members. No annual fee or commitment is
required. The cost per meeting is $20++, which includes dinner. Register online today for the
next MDCC Book Club meeting and get reading!
Thursday, January 25, 6:30
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
In 1947, during the chaotic aftermath of World War II, American college girl Charlie St. Clair
is pregnant, unmarried, and on the verge of being thrown out of her very proper family. She’s
also nursing a desperate hope that her beloved cousin Rose, who disappeared in Nazi-occupied
France during the war, might still be alive. So when Charlie’s parents banish her to Europe to
have her “little problem” taken care of, Charlie breaks free and heads to London, determined to
find out what happened to the cousin she loves like a sister. 1915. A year into the Great War, Eve
Gardiner burns to join the fight against the Germans and unexpectedly gets her chance when
she’s recruited to work as a spy. Sent into enemy-occupied France, she’s trained by the mesmer-
January 25, 6:30pm
izing Lili, the “Queen of Spies”, who manages a vast network of secret agents right under the
The Alice Network
by Kate Quinn enemy’s nose. Thirty years later, haunted by the betrayal that ultimately tore apart the Alice Net-
work, Eve spends her days drunk and secluded in her crumbling London house. Until a young
American barges in uttering a name Eve hasn’t heard in decades, and launches them both on a
mission to find the truth... no matter where it leads.
Holiday Yard of the Month
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 Ted & Jackie Straub
My Year with Eleanor: A Memoir by Noelle Hancock 115 Lochinvar Court
In the tradition of My Year of Living Biblically and Eat Pray Love comes My Year with
Eleanor, Noelle Hancock’s hilarious tale of her decision to heed the advice of First Lady
March 8, 6:30pm Eleanor Roosevelt and do one thing a day that scares her in the year before her 30th birthday.
My Year with Eleanor: Fans of Sloane Crosley and Chelsea Handler will absolutely adore Hancock’s charming and
A Memoir outrageous chronicle of her courageous endeavor and delight in her poignant and inspiring
by Noelle Hancock
personal growth.
For additional information, please contact member Debbie Fox at debfox56@icloud.com or
(919) 621-2314.
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Kidz Art Classes
Join fellow MDCC members in the Youth Room for Kidz Art Classes! At each session, experi-
enced instructors from Kidz Art will introduce different concepts in art and design while students CLUBHOUSE STAFF
Camp create with a variety of art mediums. Projects will focus on developing creative thinking skills as
students of all ages will explore using watercolor paint, tempera paint, ink printing, oil pastels, General Manager Joseph Nowell x220 919-653-0174
MacGregor 2018 chalk pastels, charcoal, watercolor pencils, and much more! Accounting/Billing Lissa Dailey x205 919-653-0171
Our signature summer Toddlers (2-3 yrs) Controller Amy Allen x210 919-653-0172
camp is packed full of 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM | Starting February 10th | 30 minutes per class | $80 for 8 classes Membership Director Cricket Russell x215 919-653-0173
fun. Join us for all 7 Preschool (4-5 yrs) Dir. Member Relations and Gabrielle McCalister x245 919-653-0179
weeks, or register for 2nd Saturday of each month at 10 AM| Starting February 10th | 45 minutes per class | $110 for 8 classes
Communications
one week at a time. Grades K-2nd
Wednesdays at 4 PM | Starting January 17 | 60 minutes per class | $145 for 8 classes Reception/Member Services Jennifer Wentworth x100 919-467-0146
Dates Food and Beverage Director Marielys Lee x240 919-653-0178
Grades 3rd-6th
June 11 - 15 Wednesdays at 5 PM | Starting January 17 | 60 minutes per class | $145 for 8 classes Assistant Food and Javier Lazaro x235 919-653-0177
June 18 - 22 Beverage Director
June 25 - 29 Soccer Shots Private Events Manager Natasha Murray x225 919-653-0175
July 9 - 13 MacGregor Downs is happy to partner with Soccer Shots this spring! Soccer Shots is an engaging Executive Chef Carl Burton x125 919-653-0163
July 16 - 20 children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. The program positively impacts
children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curricu- Youth and Communications Charlotte Freeman x165 919-653-0157
July 23 - 27
lum that aligns with early childhood education standards. Director
July 30 - August 3
Camp Schedule Weekly Wednesdays from March 14th-May 9th (No class on April 4th) | $120 for 8 weeks
2-3 yrs old 4-4:30pm | 3-5 yrs old 4:30-5pm | 5-8 yrs old 5-5:45pm TENNIS
8:30 - 8:45 Drop Off
9 - 10 Tennis Visit the MDCC site, and navigate to the Youth Classes page for additional information and links Tennis Shop x415 919-467-4116
10 - 11 Games & to register. Director of Tennis Shaun Romisher x400 919-653-0180
Snack Time
Head Tennis Professional Kaitlin Flaherty x410 919-653-0182
11 - 12 Golf Family Events
Sunday-Saturday, February 18-24 Tennis Professional Dana Powell x405 919-653-0181
12 - 12:45 Lunch
Ever wanted to compete alongside Olympians? As the Winter Olympics come to an end, come
12:45 - 1:30 Themed join us for a week of fun, filled with daily challenges for the whole family. Families will make a
Activities team, choose a country to represent, and attend group events, play golf, fitness, or use the fitness GOLF
facilities to earn points. The events will culminate on Saturday, the 24th, with the Polar Plunge,
Mon - Cooking with Chef
a charity jump into the swimming pool to benefit Pretty in Pink. Come help us raise money for Golf Shop x105 919-467-1895
Tue - Fitness & Nutrition
a worthy cause and cheer on everyone brave enough to jump. After the event, we will have our Head Professional Jens Klemsche x110 919-653-0160
Wed - Zumba
closing ceremony and reveal which families took home the Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Thurs - Karate Assistant Golf Professional Joellyn Crooks x115 919-653-0161
Fri - Science Experiment Kid’s Club Assistant Golf Professional Bradley Thorsky x115 919-653-0161
Days: Thursdays 5:30-9 PM & Fridays 5:30-9:30 PM Assistant Golf Professional Louis Matroni x115 919-653-0161
1:30 - 2:45 Pool Time Price: Under 2 hours: $6 per child Superintendent David Apple x500 919-653-0190
2:45 - 3 Prepare for 2-4 hours: $12 per child
Pick Up Ages: Potty Trained & Older
FITNESS
Kid’s Club is back open every Thursday and Friday, starting January 18. Children potty trained
and older, come join us for fun and activities that vary each time! Crafts, ball games, circle games, Personal Trainer Lisa Burns 919-271-9575
Xbox, Wii, air hockey, foosball, and more await you. Meals are available to be ordered.
Swim Team
We have scheduled our Parent Info Session for March 25 at 2 PM Parents who are interested in
registering their children for the 2018 swim season are invited to come out and learn about this
great program! New and returning swimmers, mark your calendars for April 22, the date of our
Swim Team Kickoff! The season will officially start in May and meets will be held in June! This is
a great way for new and experienced swimmers to gain confidence, have fun, and develop their Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
skills. www.macgregordowns.org
CONCERT CLUB
of the Month
Go to:
www.ccwoodmore.com
for more information.
The Great Maryland
Tradition, That Still
Feels Like A Secret
Majestically nestled within the
gated community of Wood-
more, the Country Club at
Woodmore features one of the
Middle Atlantic’s top rated golf
coursed (ranked 7th by Golf
Digest, 2011). Designed by
Arnold Palmer, the beautiful-
ly conditioned course features
rolling fairways, challenging
greens and spectacular views.
Distinction and excellence
are also hallmarks of The
Country Club at Woodmore’s
many outstanding amenities,
including a beautiful club-
house with elegant gourmet
dining, six Har-Tru tennis
courts, and a multi-tiered
swimming complex.
Located just minutes from the
Capital Beltway, The Country
Club at Woodmore is conve-
nient to the entire Metro area.You can also read
