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                                                                                                                               ©Photos by Rich Burkhart
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      Team can provide. From intimate five-course dinners to elaborate ballroom galas, our exclusive venues are the perfect
      settings to host events that your guests will remember for a lifetime. Whether you are hosting a small board-style
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EDITOR’S NOTE

                                               RAISING THE BAR IN 2018
                                               EMBRACING WELLNESS AND MINDFULNESS

                           T
                                   hank you for picking this up, the wellness edition of Our   15. Congratulations to Chris Kader for being named the USPTA
                                   Club. No Pilates or bench presses are needed to read this   Georgia 2017 Professional of the Year! Learn more about how he
                                   issue. We've compiled an exciting issue filled with great   won on page 16. Sink your teeth into the new recipe from Chef Sam
                           information to help you achieve balance and harmony in 2018.        Brod on page 21.
                              Meet the ever-active, 92-year-old member Jean Hepper on page       With the commencement of the capital plan and the first year of
                           9. Learn how to stick to your New Year's resolutions from our       the Savannah Golf Championship, 2018 has all the makings of a
                           new Wellness Dietitian Georgianna Broadwell on page 10. Learn       monumental year. We look forward to a great one with all of you.
                           about mindfulness, or being truly present in both mind and body
                           from Jami Johnson on page 11. Check out the great local charities   - Christina Danos, Communications Manager
                           being sponsored by the Savannah Golf Championship on page

                           TABLE OF CONTENTS

                           4 Message from Steven
                           7 Meet the Capital Project Committee
                           8 Scholarship Award Winner Thank Yous
                           9 Member Spotlight: Jean Hepper
                           10 How to Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions
                           11 Wellness: Exercise and Stress Relief
©Photos by Rich Burkhart

                           12 Embrace Total Wellness with Nicole Weller
                           14 My Favorite Hole
                           15 Savannah Golf Championship
                           16 Chris Kader Named USPTA Georgia 2017
                              Professional of the Year
                           17 Special Pops Recap
                           18 Bocce League Season Recap
                           19 Youth Programs with Justin
                           20 Clubhouse Happenings
                           21 Chef's Corner: Chef Sam Brod
                           22 From Our SJ/C Health Partners
                           24 Welcome New Members

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                                  Editor Christina Danos • Contributing Editor Madelyn Morgan • Designer Michael Ortiz • Executive Director Steven Freund
                                          OUR CLUB is published bimonthly by The Landings Club, Inc., 71 Green Island Road, Savannah, GA 31411
                                                       Phone: 912-598-8050 • www.landingsclub.com • Facebook: The Landings Club

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STEVEN’S MESSAGE

                BRINGING THE VISION TO LIFE
                BECOMING THE MOST DESIRABLE CLUB IN THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S.

Dear Landings Club Members,                     work unfolds. This will be followed mid-     the construction is essential, how we

W
              e are about to begin one of the   year by the expansion of the Oakridge        operate these newly built structures as we
              most important years in the       Fitness and Wellness Center with the         serve our members, is vital. Our staff must
              history of our Club. Certainly,   targeted completion of all work by the       adjust and execute well this summer, doing
there are many milestones of similar            end of this year. The majority of the        all we humanly can to accommodate and
importance from our Club’s transition to        planning and execution of construction is    serve our members during the inevitable
member-ownership in 1996, to the 2007 – the responsibility of our Capital Project            disruption. We have heard member
2014 capital plan and many other events in Committee, our member-led advisory                concerns regarding the limited pool access
between that contributed to building one        groups and the design-build team led         during Franklin Creek's renovation.
of the most expansive private member-           by Choate Construction. I will leave         We’ve also received questions about
owned clubs in North America. However,          communication of the details surrounding     accommodating our members’ fitness and
I sense that 2018 will be viewed as the         this work to Cliff and Tom and will review   wellness needs while the fitness center
year when our Club makes a statement            operational planning for the year.           is under construction. The greater of the
about our position in the                                          Our staff must prepare    two challenges will be working through
marketplace – a strong                   “Everything            for operations once          pool demand; however, we have developed
statement about our                    we’re about to           Chatham County issues a      creative ideas on how to maximize the
identity, our commitment                                        Certificate of Occupancy     capacity of our Marshwood pool and we
                                       undertake will
to build on our remarkable                                      and operating supplies and   have solid and executable plans to facilitate
value proposition and                be accomplished            equipment arrive. While      our fitness programing with limited
cement ourselves as one                with the intent
of the country’s most                of improving the
desirable clubs with an                 total member
almost unmatched amenity                experience.”                                          CAPITAL PLAN 2017
base. Everything we’re
                                     - Steven Freund,                                         OUR PATH TO THE FUTURE
about to undertake will
be accomplished with the            Executive Director
intent of improving the
total member experience, allowing us to
stay ahead of societal wants and changes
while improving our relevance to current
members. We will achieve this by strong
member-oversight and fiscal prudence
with the ultimate objective of creating
a fulfilling lifestyle that meets members
physical, social and even intellectual
needs. The catalyst for all this is the
commencement of actual work tied to the
capital plan supported and approved by
our membership in 2017.

Capital Plan
As 2018 begins, we start extensive work
to reinvent the Franklin Creek campus as
the center for court sports, family activities
and fast-casual dining. Cliff Frohn and
Tom Souls will keep members updated
on progress, the evolving construction
timeline and member accessibility as                 THE LANDINGS CLUB
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STEVEN’S MESSAGE

                                                                                    “Food and
                                                                                beverage (F&B)
                                                                                   is the most
                                                                                frequented and
member disruption. While it is a lofty          Talent Engagement                                            la carte dining growth in
goal to operate our Club with nominal           and Retention                    used asset in               covers and revenue are
inconvenience to our members, it is exactly     Our Club is dedicated           our Club and in              up over 50%, we know
what we must do. From time to time, it’s        to finding and keeping          my opinion, the              continued improvement is
likely members will experience temporary        the most talented service     biggest influencer             vital. Our KPI’s in F&B
inconveniences, but they are ultimately for     professionals. Members             of member                 will be qualitatively focused
the long-term good of our Club.                 develop connections              perceptions.”               and measured by our
                                                with our staff and create                                    member survey (now to be
2018 Goals                                      almost familial ties. These
                                                                                - Steven Freund,             administered by the Gallup
Beyond the objectives noted above,              ties are important to the      Executive Director            organization) and we will
we have established the following               soul of a private club.                                      also measure member usage
high-level goals to guide our actions,          We will measure our success with two         and bottom-line financial results.
properly allocate resources and measure         primary KPI's, reducing staff turnover and      My message is, by design, very broad
accountability.                                 improving staff engagement.                  with the intent of providing members
                                                                                             information regarding the direction of
Build Member Trust                              Signature Event Execution                    our Club and our focus in 2018. Staff
This is a broad thematic goal where             We have forged alliances with the PGA        goals were presented to our Board with
we’ve identified five key performance           Tour and the USTA, two important             the mechanisms for measuring success
indicators (KPI’s) to measure our               partners with whom our Club is now           and ways to hold ourselves accountable.
success. I am keenly aware of member            home. We sense this is something to build    Through the year, attention will be paid to
concerns expressed about cost overruns          on from a marketing perspective whereby      leading indicators – those initiatives and
at Plantation. While all actions taken by       The Landings Club becomes the place to       actions that are likely to drive achievement
our Board and staff are always in the best      see rising stars. Programing and executing   of our goals.
interests of our Club, member perceptions       signature events build an emotional             My optimism is high that 2018 will be
are real and are respected.                     connection to our Club and give members      considered as a point in time when our
                                                experiences unavailable elsewhere. Our       Club demonstrates our collective belief and
Improve Club Health                             effectiveness will be measured from          took action to move The Landings Club
While the execution of all our goals in         a qualitative perspective as well as by      ever closer to our vision of being, “The
2018 will improve Club health, there            increased member participation.              most desirable golf and athletic club in the
are a few critical indicators that warrant                                                   Southeastern United States.” I am honored
increased focus, the most important             Improve Member Satisfaction                  to serve you and our staff in that quest.
being the growth of total memberships.          with Food and Beverage
There are other KPI’s supporting this           Food and beverage (F&B) is the most          Sincerely,
including a complete refresh of our             frequented and used asset in our Club and
strategic plan, a process that will be led by   in my opinion, the biggest influencer of
our Strategic Planning Committee Chair          member perceptions. While strides have       Steven Freund
Tom Souls.                                      been made over the last five years and à     Executive Director

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APRIL 28-MAY 6, 2018

   2018 ST. JOSEPH’S/CANDLER SAVANNAH CHALLENGER
     The SJ/C Savannah Challenger is returning to The Landings Club for the ninth year!

   Join us at Franklin Creek Tennis Center April 28-May 6, 2018 as we host the final stop on the three-
    tournament Challenger-level U.S. tour. Enjoy professional tennis competition in your backyard!

        For the first time ever, the St. Joseph’s/Candler Savannah Challenger is now the final stop on the 3
    tournament Challenger level U.S. tour; the top player will be awarded the USTA Wildcard into the French
    Open. The outcome of this tournament can potentially mean the difference between players competing
     in Paris or watching the French Open on TV. With so much on the line, the action promises to be better
    than ever! There are many ways to enjoy this professional experience here at our Club, from sponsorship
   opportunities and Member VIP passes to weekly admission passes and volunteer opportunities; there is no
                          reason not to be here! Mark your calendars and get in the game!

                 TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CONTACT REBECCA BELOUNGEA AT 912.598.3586.
               FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAVANNAHCHALLENGER.COM.

   Reservations will begin November 22 and will be taken through Central Dining.
                                                   savannah, georgia

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CAPITAL PROJECT COMMITTEE: REPORT

Meet the Capital Project Committee
T
         he excitement is building now that construction is            contractor, Choate, over several years. He has a Master of Business
         underway on the Franklin Creek campus project. In             Administration in finance and accounting from New York Institute
         addition, the design work for both the Oakridge Fitness       of Technology.
and Wellness Center and the Marshwood complex is in full swing.
Next on the projected construction timeline is the Oakridge            Tom Souls
Fitness Center breaking ground this June and Marshwood                 Tom has been a Club member since 2010, is a member of the
following in October. While members are excited to see physical        Board of Governors and serves as the co-chair of the CPC. Tom
changes taking place, they may not be aware of the extensive efforts   has over 35 year’s experience as an engineer, project manager,
performed by the Capital Project Committee (CPC) since May             regional engineering manager, operations, and business general
2017.                                                                  manager for ConocoPhillips. Tom’s responsibilities included
   The primary responsibility of the CPC is to optimize the capital    leading the businesses $50 million annual capital investments,
expenditures to provide the best overall member experience on          $600 million of operating expenses and over 4,000 employees. Tom
time and within the approved budget. The capital plan projects         has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Northeastern
include, and are limited to, the new facility and additions at         University.
Franklin Creek, the construction of a new pool and clubhouse
at Marshwood and the expansion of the Oakridge Fitness
and Wellness Center. The CPC is entrusted with a significant
responsibility to members, so please allow us to introduce the team
and their backgrounds in order to ensure members they have a
competent, disciplined team.
   The Capital Project Committee consists of four Club members,
our Executive Director Steven Freund, our Director of Finance
Jesse Ruben and our Owners Representative Joe Wall. The CPC
is co-chaired by two members of the Board of Governors who will
lead the group until all three projects are completed.
                                                                       Left to right; Joe Wall, Tom Souls, Charlie Arraiz, Karl Vittery, Cliff Frohn
   The CPC must also review, monitor and approve all aspects
of the capital projects to ensure that construction best meets the     Cliff Frohn
desires of membership with regard to amenities, appearance,            Cliff has been a Club member since 2006, is president of the Board
functionality, cost and timing. In order to maximize their             of Governors and serves as co-chair of the CPC. Cliff has a 34-
responsibilities, the CPC is led by members with pertinent             year career in the banking and mortgage industry, leading over
experience in varying areas of expertise who have been meeting         3,500 employees across 15 states. His business background required
bi-weekly since May 2017. The CPC also plans to continue               direct involvement in developing and implementing strategy and
integrating additional member insight through the use of the           tactics for the organization. Cliff has also been on the board of The
advisory groups until the projects are completed.                      Landings Association’s (TLA) development committee and The
                                                                       Landings Company’s Board of Directors. Cliff has a Bachelor of
Joe Wall                                                               Science in business management from Virginia Tech University.
Joe is the owners representative and serves as the project manager
for The Landings Club in all phases of the projects including          Charlie Arraiz
design, budget/cost management and construction. Joe brings 15         Charlie has been a Club member since 2012 and has over 35 year’s
years of construction experience as a general contractor and as an     experience as a registered architect, AIA member and project
owners representative. Most recently he worked with Palmetto           manager with two national architectural/engineering firms. His
Bluff on the Montage Palmetto Bluff Resort. Joe is a LEED              practice covered many building types with a specialty in the design
accredited professional and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in      and construction of healthcare and senior living facilities across
construction science and management from Clemson University.           the U.S. As a project manager, he was responsible for managing
                                                                       all phases of work from preliminary design to final construction.
Karl Vittery                                                           Charlie has also served on TLA’s Architectural Review Committee
Karl has been a Club member since 2012 and has over 40                 for the past four years.
year’s experience in commercial real estate and development for           The CPC is committed to delivering the general concepts voted
major corporations. Karl was vice president of Real Estate &           on by members and communicating progress on a regular basis.
Procurement Services for the Heidelberg Group, responsible for         Keep an eye open in future editions of Our Club as well as frequent
the acquisition, construction, procurement, logistics, insurance       e-mail communications for construction updates. Please send
operations and ongoing management of real estate holdings in           any questions you have regarding the CPC or project updates to
North and South America. Karl has worked with our design/build         capitalplan@landingsclub.com.

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SCHOLARSHIP: SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Thank You Notes Written to The Landings Club Scholarship Foundation

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                                                                                                                                 r th e
                                                                                                    fina nc ial aid yo u have
                                                                                                                                prov ide d
                                                                                                    fo r my co nt inued educ
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                                                                                                                               loa ns wi ll
                                                                                                    ma ke my ye ars af ter
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                                                                                                                                my de gre e to se rve th
                                            s Club                                                                                                       e Club fo r
“Wi th wor king full time at The Lan ding                                                          ye ars to come !”
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                                          loading                                                  M at t Po tte nger, Ac co
not sacr ificing my good grades by over                                                                                         un ting & Payroll Co ord
                                                                                                                                                          inato r
                                        to take ten
my scho ol sche dule . I am cont inuing
                                          on trac k to
hours per semeste r which will put me
 graduate May of 2019.

                                              larship
 I wou ld like to than k you, the othe r scho
                                          tors for
 committee mem bers and all cont ribu
                                          achieving                                                                             “It is with grat itude that I wri te this
                                                                                                                                                                          note .
 help ing me along my jour ney toward
                                           and will
  my academic goal s. Your supp ort has                                                                                         I wan t to pers ona lly say “tha nk you”
                                                                                                                                                                          for the
                                           purs uits
  always be a mot ivat ing fact or in my                                                                                                                                    in my
                                                                                                                                scho larship. I will cert ainl y wor k hard
 toward succ ess.”                                                                                                                                                       reci pien t
                                                                                                                                clas ses to show that I am a worthy
                                                       & Pub                                                                     of this awa rd.”
 Alic e Ione scu, Server, Oak ridge Stea k
                                                                                                                                                                        ey,
                                                                                                                                 Jara i Finney, Daughter of Jero d Finn
                                                                                                                                 Club Ma nager, Oak ridge Stea k & Pub
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JEAN HEPPER

92 YEARS
LIVING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

W
             hen faced with a cold, rainy, winter Savannah day,
             most people would stay at home wrapped in a blanket.
             Not 92-year-old member Jean Hepper.
   Jean has been a Landings Club member for 32 years. She and
her late husband Clifford enjoyed the diverse offerings of The
Landings Club. She even served on the Board of Governors in
2000 and 2001.
   A former avid golfer, Jean embraces the true spirit of wellness.
She is up bright and early every morning, even on those
unpleasant days, for her water aerobics class at Oakridge Fitness
Center. Sometimes she's there two or three times a day. “It’s a dull
day when I don’t get over there,” Jean says.
   Jean focuses on the exercises in the pool because they are low
impact and a great way to keep in shape. “Every trainer has his
or her own style,” she explains. “There’s not one I like better than
the other. They all do things differently.” Jean enjoys the friendly
atmosphere created at the Oakridge Fitness and Wellness Center.
She arrives at the fitness center 20 minutes early to sit in the lobby
and drink coffee, even though she has a coffee maker at home.
   When Jean’s husband Clifford became ill, the couple moved
to the Marshes but retained their Club membership. “There’s a
fitness center here, but I only go to
it on Sundays,” she admitted. Jean
enjoys that she’s been able to grow           "It's a dull day when I don't get over
with the Oakridge Fitness Center.               there [Oakridge Fitness Center].”
She has been visiting it for over 30                             - Jean Hepper
years. “The hours are nice. They offer
something for everyone. And the
staff is wonderful. Larry is truly a nice person and I’ve been going       Jean has embodied the true spirit of wellness. She makes being
to Carrie, Brigitte and Deanna for so long.”                            active simple. Get up, go get a cup of coffee and jump in the
   Exercising and being active comes naturally to Jean. When            pool. Repeat. It is something she enjoys doing while appreciating
asked why she likes to exercise, she didn’t really have an answer. It   the people around her. We are very fortunate to have members
is just second nature to her. “I feel better when I do it,” Jean says.  like Jean!

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WELLNESS: DIETITIAN GEORGIANNA BROADWELL

NEW YEAR, NEW ME?                                                                                 Meet Wellness
                                                                                                  Dietitian Georgianna
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions                                                       Broadwell
                                                                                                  Georgianna Broadwell is
                                                                                                  a registered and licensed
                                                                                                  dietitian. A Savannah native,
                                                                                                  Georgianna has a Bachelor
                                                                                                  of Science in human nutrition
                                                                                                  with a concentration in
                                                                                                  fitness, a Master of Science
                                                                                                  in public health focusing
                                                                                                  on sports nutrition and is
                                                                                                  currently working toward a
                                                                                                  Ph.D. in sports management
                                                                                                  specializing in nutrition. She
                                                                                                  continues to participate in
                                                                                                  sporting events and practices
                                                                                                  what she encourages others
                                                                                                  to achieve.

                                                                                                  Educating individuals in sports

               T
                       his is the time of         If your resolution is to start                  nutrition, weight management,
                       year when everyone         working out:                                    and other healthy lifestyle
                       commonly makes a           1. Set up workout schedules with the            factors is Georgianna’s
              New Year’s resolution to eat           personal trainers at Oakridge Fitness        passion. She is currently
              better, lose weight, or start          Center;                                      offering personal one-on-one
              working out. Typically, most        2. Select activity classes to attend;           sessions consisting of an initial
              of these resolutions end up on      3. Find a buddy to join you in your chosen      consult and 30- or 55-minute
the back burner by the middle of February.           activity;                                    follow up sessions. Check
To make them more successful, choose              4. Find something you enjoy; and                out her Sin-sational Snacking
short-term goals to achieve along the way.        5. Select an event to participate in, sign up   class to learn tips on how
                                                     and train!                                   to snack at parties without
If your resolution is to eat healthier:                                                           compromising healthy food
1. Eat at a regularly scheduled time;             These are just a few suggestions on how         choices.
2. Include a vegetable with at least one of       to be more successful with your New Year’s
   your meals;                                    resolutions. My favorite yearly resolution      Mark your calendar for these
3. Eat the last meal of the day an hour earlier   is to complete one of my previous               upcoming services:
   than usual, or between 6pm and 7pm;            unfinished projects! Yes, it’s okay if you      • Grocery store trips;
4. Shop only for two days of meals instead of     don’t achieve all goals! Setting goals that     • Group nutrition counseling;
   an entire week;                                are achievable in a short time frame can        • Meal planning;
5. Plan meals for the week;                       help you keep your primary New Year’s           • Diabetes classes;
6. Plan a night to eat out; and                   resolutions all year long.                      • Cardio rehab nutrition
7. Eat most meals at or from home.                   If you want help with eating and weight        classes;
                                                  loss resolutions, come by the fitness center    • Cancer treatment nutrition;
If your resolution is to lose weight:             and sign up for a nutrition session. While        and
1. Weigh yourself only once a week. Select a      you are there, go ahead and set up a workout    • Recipe sharing/altering
   day and time for the official weight record;   schedule with one of our personal trainers        challenges.
2. Take other means of measurement—               or join a fitness class. We are here to help
   clothes size, waist or hips;                   get you in better shape!                        Georgianna’s focus is to
3. Use a BMI calculator to track your body                                                        improve overall health by
   fat percentage online;                         Happy New Year!                                 helping you set goals to fit
4. Strive for small goals, like one to two                                                        your lifestyle. Join the fun in
   pounds per month; and                          Nutritionally,                                  developing better health
5. Accept that small changes are better and       Georgianna Broadwell, MPH, RD, LD               and wellness for you and
   add up to great health benefits.               Wellness Dietitian                              your family.

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WELLNESS: EXERCISE AND STRESS RELIEF

GET PERSONAL WITH A TRAINER
Meet Ashley Orr of the Oakridge                  workout. Try kickboxing, yoga or just            do something they thought they’d never
Fitness Center training team ready to            play some of the silly games on our              be able to do. I showed a member how
help you crush your fitness goals and            equipment. Keep it fun; then you will            to sit and stand using his abs instead
feel your best!                                  keep coming back. Fun is the key word!           of his knees, and he shows me every
   Certifications: ACSM Personal                   What is your biggest training                  time we meet. Now we have leg press
Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise, Peak               success? Every big smile or laugh I              competitions!
Pilates Intermediate Mat, AASDN                  get when a member realizes they can                 What do you do in your free
Nutrition Specialist                                                                              time? Sit. I never sit still when I’m out
   What do you like best about                                                                    and about, so I love waking up early
our Club? I love the fun, friendly                                                                with my cup of coffee and reading for
atmosphere that members help create.                                                              two or three hours in the morning.
Having a job where clients hug you                                                                Once I start moving, I am ready to go till
goodbye before leaving for the holidays                                                           I drop!
is the best feeling!                                                                                 What is your favorite quote? “If
   What’s in your gym bag? My iPod,                                                               you cannot do great things, do small
mat, foam roll ball and lots of snacks!                                                           things in a great way.” - Napoleon Hill.
   What is your training                                                                             Everyone is capable of making
philosophy? Make it fun and be ready                                                              a difference. Smile at the cashier.
to improvise! Don't dread the gym. You                                                            Hold the door open for someone just
don’t have to be able to do a perfect                                                             because you can. It doesn’t take much
pushup or jump squats to have a good                                                              to turn someone’s day around!

  JUST BREATHE                           an abundance of cortisol in our
                                         bodies. Cortisol is responsible
                                                                                1. Get comfortable;
                                                                                2. Take a deep breath in
                                                                                                                       Did you
                                                                                                                       know?
  Stress Prevention                      for an instinctive “fight or flight”      through your nose;                  Our very own
  By Jami Johnson                        response. While once critical for      3. After a full inhalation, pause;     Lenny Herb, Jr. is
  Mom, have you seen my phone?           protecting us from wild animals,       4. Slowly exhale and pause once        in the iconic film
  Honey, where is my wallet?             we no longer need high levels of          more; and                           Forrest Gump?
  Ok, what did I come in here for?       cortisol. The net result of extra      5. Repeat.                             Lenny can be
     Exchanges like these seem to        cortisol is pervasive fogginess                                               found in Forrest’s
  play on an endless loop, and they      and fatigue. In today’s world,            To reap the benefits of             running scene
  reflect the stress and forgetfulness   influences such as politics,           breath work, you should follow         as the zealous
  we sometimes face. While we            work, social media and general         these steps intentionally and          youth who boldly
  often rationalize forgetfulness as     overstimulation produce high           frequently. Breathwork is also         states, “I’ll follow
  a normal part of aging, it might       levels of cortisol, which leads        exceedingly helpful in the face        you anywhere Mr.
  also be indicative of our stress,      us into an elongated state of          of stressors such as insomnia.         Gump.” Lenny
  busyness and worry. Letting            forgetfulness.                         People who participate in              was the only actor
  your mind run amok can create a           While we cannot control             regular breathwork activities          to consistently
  forgetful, foggy state that further    the world around us, we can            report better oxygen supply,           run behind
  compounds stress and worry.            control our response to it. An         calming of the nerves, relaxed         Tom Hanks for
  Mindfulness, when you are truly        easy way to do this is to just         muscles, strengthening of the          the duration of
  present in both mind and body, is      breathe. Breathwork, or mindful        heart and lungs, help with             Forrest’s cross-
  the light against the fog.             breathing, is connecting the           the management of certain              country run. So
     To address stressors in our         body and the mind. When                psychological issues, lowering/        next time you
  lives, it is first necessary to        we concentrate on our breath           stabilization of blood pressure        are in the fitness
  understand them. We all worry          and only think about our next          and much more. A regular               center, make
  about the uncertainties in life.       inhalation and exhalation, we          practice of deep breathing can         sure to schedule
  We worry what might happen             lovingly encourage our bodies          provide long-term benefits and         a session with
  in the next few hours, days,           and minds to live in the present.      can be one of the best tools           personal trainer/
  weeks, months or even years.           To get started, follow these           for improving your health and          movie star Lenny
  This incessant worry produces          five steps:                            well-being.                            Herb, Jr.

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GOLF: NICOLE WELLER, HEAD TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

EMBRACE TOTAL WELLNESS
THE ANSWER TO WHAT LEADS TO BETTER PLAY IN GOLF

S
      ince the beginnings of near-golf and
      golf as we know it, people have always
      searched for ways to improve their
ball-moving skills. They want to be more
‘consistent’ and send the ball farther. They
want to putt and chip it closer to the hole.
What does it take to do this? Quoting
from Vision54’s latest book, Be a Player,
Lynn and Pia note that “shot-making with
purpose and commitment, practice that
reflects the real game and skills that enable
you to access the physical, mental and
emotional states that lead to better play” are
part of the human skills that precede golf
motion. You’ll get as good as you practice.
Most golfers focus just on the technical
aspects of a swing or skill, but how a person
actually learns must involve

                                                                                                                                            Photo by Terry Johnson
the mental and emotional
aspects. It’s all connected.
                                        Don’t Inherit
   Take this example. A                  Unwanted
golfer’s swing is labeled              Emotion.    Own
as “coming over the top,”           how you want to
thus creating a swing that             feel going into
moves out and in during                and through a             what you believe. Doubt can     Purpose sessions or individual sessions.
the forward swing, sending                                       derail a solid, smooth swing.   Check with your golf coach on their ideas
the ball into a pull or pull-
                                     shot, no matter             Create the shot story before    as well. BTT’s underlie all golf swings.
slice result. Golfers tend to            the result.             each shot in the Think Box      It doesn’t matter if you’re one of the best
then work on the technical                                       behind the ball and then        golfers in the world. Ineffective balance,
symptoms of swing path but fail to address      commit to it!                                    tempo or tension will ruin excellent swing
the cause behind the motions. It’s like            2. Own Your Emotion. Don’t Inherit            motion.
treating a sneeze vs. the cold itself.          Unwanted Emotion: Own how you want                  Here are some experiences from some
   What if the “over the top” golfer            to feel going into and through a shot, no        of our Landings Club golf professional
discovered that under certain                   matter the result. Emotions based purely         staff that exhibit success when the physical,
circumstances, tension increased in a grip      on results create very fickle games and can      mental and emotional aspects are in
or upper body due to worry, doubt, fear or      make the round like riding an emotional          alignment.
trying to control movement patterns too         roller-coaster. At best, how would you want         Brian Sams: Some of my successful
much, thus creating the unwanted swing          to feel over a shot and after the shot; can      tournament rounds involved simply
movements? Without addressing the root          you manage yourself ? I like to experience       enjoying the moment and not getting
causes, the physical “fixes” won’t hold up      freedom before, during and after a shot.         caught up in the outcome of either good
in the long run. They’ll always come and        Freedom to swing, freedom to trust and           or poor shots. Focusing on balance and
go without understanding how to better          freedom to enjoy the experience no matter        rhythm while swinging all the way to the
manage the variations.                          what. It’s such a relief not to worry about      finish position has given me the most
   Here are three keys to understanding         what ifs because I’m just free to enjoy the      successful shots and the lowest scores.
how to practice for long-term results and       moment. I love it!                                  Mike McNutt: I think of going to
satisfying golf.                                 3. Start with Your BTT’s: Before fixing         my “happy place,” like Adam Sandler’s
   1. Commit to a Plan: Develop a good          swing technique, start exploring your            character does in the movie Happy Gilmore,
plan before your shot that you believe in       balance, tempo and tension awareness.            and I also sometimes think about a six-iron
with your mind, heart and gut. All three        I can help you with various exercises            shot I hit on the sixth hole of my home
need “green lights” for your body to act on     to explore those in my Practice with a           course when I was 13. That was the first

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GOLF: NICOLE WELLER, HEAD TEACHING PROFESSIONAL

shot I ever hit that had no feel or sound                 the-zone” experiences as a round of golf                   to see if the ball would drop in one putt. I
and started straight at the hole. Recalling               I played at Wachesaw Plantation Club                       saw each putt going in but wasn’t upset if it
this image before shots helps me enter into               in South Carolina where I played with a                    didn’t. I accepted the fact that not all of my
a state of what I want to do, not what I                  great group of members and remember                        putts would drop, based on percentages and
don’t want to do.                                         going into the round with just the target in               the game’s variations, but it was so fun and
   Chip Chambers: Play each shot as if                    mind. I had been playing a stock seven-ten                 I loved seeing if it would go in. It was a day
it’s the only shot you play all day. Trust in             yard draw, but this day I didn’t care how                  of joy, freedom, exploration and good vibes
the fact that, whatever the challenge of the              the ball made it there, as long as it ended                created before and during each shot!
present shot, you have successfully played                up where I wanted it to go. Some of my
it in the past a hundred times and there’s                shots were hit solidly, some were thin, some
a good chance it could happen again if                    were fades, and some were draws, but in                       L9GA Raises $25,000
you allow it. Allow yourself the peace of                 the end, it added up to 66. It may not have                   for Kid’s Café
knowing that the outcome will be fine                     been the prettiest round ever played, but it                               In the annual charity
if you trust yourself. If not, will you let a             was very productive!                                              L9GA     tournament, L9GA
missed outcome in this challenging game                      Nicole Weller: I recently told this story                   TLC         raised a grand total
really affect your future potential? Any                  at the LMGA Year-End Banquet, but it’s                                     of $25,000 for Kid’s
lingering doubts should prompt you to                     one of my favorites. I played in the national                              Café, a subsidiary
step away and regain some positive vibes.                 LPGA Teaching & Club Professional                                          of Second Harvest
                                                                                                                             2015
Soften your grip and make your move.                      Championships at Pinehurst #8 and that                        Food Bank, marking the most
Years ago, when playing my best, I focused                last day stands out so well in my mind. At                    money ever raised by the L9GA.
on good rhythm and keeping my head still                  one point I was five-under par nearing the                    This important philanthropic effort
with quiet eyes. I felt as if I could see actual          end of the round because I kept my ball in                    has been a staple of the L9GA for
contact of club meeting ball if I swung                   play (they all weren’t spectacular shots) but                 10 years. A special thanks to the
within myself (my abilities like tempo and                the biggest thing I remember was knowing                      LWGA and LMGA, who helped
balance). I always stressed a complete and                that I wasn’t going to make every putt yet                    coordinate the event, and the
balanced finish on each shot.                             there was a chance the putt could go in. I                    almost 200 attendees.
   Jim Sykes: I like sharing one of my “in-               was practically running up to each green

                       SPRING INVITATIONAL
                           May 17-19, 2018

       The Landings Club and the Spring Invitational Committee invite all Golf members and their guests to our third annual Spring Invitational Member-Guest
             Tournament. Play with another couple as a four-person team in the mixed division or as a two-person team in the ladies’ or men’s divisions.
    Ladies’ & Men’s Divisions $365 /Mixed Division $715. Please complete and return the entry card by March 23 or contact Ellen Jacobs at ellen.jacobs@landingsclub.com.

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MY FAVORITE HOLE: NOAH GOLDSTEIN

                Noah Goldstein, 8-years old My favorite hole to play: Oakridge #3

                Why? I made a birdie there and it’s a really hard hole.

                Noah's advice on OR #3: It’s the hardest hole because if you hit it to the left it goes in the water, and if you
                hit it too far to the right you can go in the bunker and then have to hit it towards the water on the next shot.

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GOLF: WEB.COM TOUR

SAVANNAH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

T
         he Savannah Golf Championship is part of the Web.com           through the game of golf. For over 12 years, First Tee of Savannah
         Tour, an official PGA Tour. As such, all proceeds made         has served the Coastal Empire by positively influencing the lives
         from ticket sales will be given back to the local community.   of over 32,000 boys and girls. In addition to promoting emotional
The PGA has given over $2 billion to local charities. Savannah          and physical health, The First Tee places strong emphasis upon
charities that will benefit from the Savannah Golf Championship         academic growth and performance.
are Bethesda Academy, the American Legion Post 135, The
First Tee of Savannah, the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal              Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire
Empire, the Savannah Children’s Choir and Girls on the Run              Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire has enriched our
of Coastal Georgia.                                                     community since October 16, 2000. Their primary objective is to
                                                                        provide immediate financial assistance to the surviving spouses
Bethesda Academy                                                        and children of local law enforcement officers and firefighters who
Bethesda Academy began as Bethesda Orphan House and                     lose their lives in the line of duty. This organization was modeled
Academy, a colonial orphanage in 1740. Founded by Rev. George           after the One Hundred Club of Detroit founded in 1952 and hosts
Whitefield, Bethesda is the oldest child caring institution in          multiple events throughout the year such as the Savannah Mile.
the country. In 1992, Bethesda became a tuition-based private
school providing students with a well-rounded education on              Savannah Children’s Choir
the 600-acre campus. To this day, Bethesda remains a school             The Savannah Children’s Choir is dedicated to uniting, mentoring
dedicated to providing young men with a myriad of skills to             and transforming Savannah’s children into responsible, creative, and
create a better tomorrow.                                               confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and
                                                                        music education. Since 2006, the Savannah Children’s Choir has
American Legion Post 135                                                helped kindergarten through eighth grade students by delivering
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a              weekly music education, providing summer camp instruction and
patriotic veterans organization focusing on service to veterans,        choral trips across the world.
service members and communities. It has evolved
from a group of war-weary World War I veterans into                                  Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia
one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the          FORE!                   Girls on the Run is tasked with creating joyful,
United States. Post 135 has been an important part of        Make sure you           healthy and confident girls by using experience-
the Savannah community since 1946.                           are subscribed to       based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
                                                             Club emails! We         Since 2006, Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia
The First Tee of Savannah                                    will be sending         has inspired girls grades three and beyond in Bryan,
The First Tee of Savannah is a youth development             out important           Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties through
organization that teaches boys and girls ages 6-17 life      tournament              team building exercises, an annual 5k and even
skills, character building, education and healthy habits     information weekly.     providing scholarships.

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COURT SPORTS: NEWS AND EVENTS

Chris Kader Named USPTA Georgia 2017 Professional of the Year
L
        ast December, Director of Court         positively influence the tennis community    believes his win is due to the quality of
        Sports Chris Kader was named            as a whole.                                  tournaments The Landings Club hosts
        the 2017 Professional of the Year          Chris joined The Landings Club in         every year.
by the United States Professional Tennis        the summer of 2015. Since then, more            Hosting major tennis tournaments,
Association (USPTA) Georgia Chapter.            clinics have been offered, participation     like the St. Joseph's/Candler Savannah
  Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the             at the Franklin Creek Tennis Center has      Challenger and the National 55's Men's
global leader in tennis-teacher certification   multiplied and more clubs like the LWTA      Clay Court Championships, impact the
and professional development. With              and the pickleball league have come to       entire tennis community, not just Club
more than 15,000 members worldwide,             fruition.                                    members. Since Chris’ arrival, these events
the association raises the standards of            “I am lucky to be in a Club that is big   have grown incredibly successful, attracting
tennis-teaching professionals and coaches,      enough, has the ability to reach so many     people from across the country to The
and promotes a greater awareness of the         people and influences them through our       Landings Club. Thank you to Chris and his
sport. The USPTA awards recipients who          events and programing,” Chris states. He     staff for all their contributions to our Club.

  Junior Tennis
  The Landings Club’s junior tennis program has been a blast. We are excited to find some rising stars
  that are defining the future of our Club. In the near future, we hope to develop a group of our athletes to
  participate in Junior Team Tennis to represent The Landings Club. The following group of young players
  are participating in our Saturday afternoon Junior Match Play program: Ryan McGee, Eli Berwitz, Luke
  Fountain, Katherine Harlander, Lydia Harlander, Cash Vinas, Logan Lin, Katherine Berg, Damon Schnabel,
  Brantly Schnabel, Davis Wilkes, Mary Mobley Varnedoe, Marlo Ritchie, Carson Gerber, Marshall Gerber,
  Winfield Cay, Connor Keaveney, Henry Brooks, Meg Howington and Ericka Ann McKeever.

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Article by Ralph Ferrone Photos by Liz Sampson
Pickleball Excitement Continues
Saturday, October 14 the Franklin Creek Tennis Center
hosted the second annual David Pence/Allstate Special
Pops Pickleball Tournament. Matches did not conclude
until almost midnight. Participants enjoyed fifteen hours
of continuous play, followed by Mixed Doubles and an
emotional and heartwarming exhibition by Special Pops
athletes the next day.
   While the stands may not have been packed with
spectators late into that night, they certainly were during
the day. A special thanks to Chris Kader and his fine staff
for their dedication and execution of a flawless event.
   One hundred and sixty players registered (70 from The
Landings) to compete.
   This event is a fundraiser to support the Special Pops
Tennis Program that is dedicated to enhancing the lives
and well-being of individuals with intellectual challenges
within the Savannah community.
   Pickleball is a natural extension of tennis and is being
integrated into the Special Pops program that totals
60 adult athletes (18-60) and 30 on-court coaches,
tournament travel chaperones and others with behind the
scenes responsibilities. Last year a Special Pops Junior
Program was established at Bacon Park where spring/fall
tennis clinics are conducted.
   The Landings Club has been tremendously supportive of
Special Pops dating back to 2010, and provides the use of
tennis and pickleball courts, and a shuttle bus and driver to
transport athletes to and from Skidaway Island.
   Thanks should also be extended to our participating
sponsors: St Joseph’s/Candler, The Home Team Realty
Group, Matthew Johns Construction, Southern Motors
Honda, and Coastal Dentistry.
   The 2018 Special Pops Pickleball Open is scheduled for
October 26-28 with a maximum of 200 players. So don’t
delay; register now at pickleballtournaments.com.

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BOCCE LEAGUE
                SEASON RECAP
                It was a cold, clear day
                for the Fall Season Bocce
                Championship, but it didn’t
                stop members from putting
                their excellent bocce skills
                on display. All eight teams
                did an amazing job. A
                special congratulations
                to the season champions
                Amore and Captain Ron
                Knapp who defeated
                Fireballs 15-6. The
                complete match results
                can be found below.

                Quarterfinal Games
                Dominick’s Donkeys
                over Breaking Bocce;
                Amore over Bocce Nova;
                Balls Y’all over Destiny’s
                Darlings; and Fireballs over
                Who’s Turn is it?

                Semifinal Games
                Amore over Dominick’s
                Donkeys; Fireballs over
                Ball’s Yall.

                Finals
                Amore over Fireballs.
                Mark your calendars for
                the 2018 Spring Season,
                which will begin in January!

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YOUTH PROGRAMS: JUSTIN BROWN

We Didn’t Realize We Were Making Memories;
We Just Knew We Were Having Fun

A great time was had by all who attended the Gregg Russell concert and dinner November 25.

               Happy New Year everyone!                                 you to everyone who participated. We can’t wait to make it even

               T
                       wo thousand seventeen without a doubt            bigger next year! Also in the spirit of Christmas, our Brunch’s
                       ended with some great family events here         with Santa continued to delight in addition to our first Dinner
                       at our Club. Gregg Russell joined us for the     with Santa that was just as successful.
               second year in a row for an amazing family concert.        We now have a beautifully renovated temporary youth camp
               A lot of you grew up listening to him in Harbour         room at Marshwood, which hosted a fun-filled Holiday Break
               Town, and now we can continue to share this              Camp December 18-22. Kids participated in team building
tradition with your families right here in our own backyard!            exercises, sports and made some great gifts for the holidays! I am
   I partnered with Kristin Peney from The Landings Association         very excited to start my third year with the Club and to continue
to bring back the annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade. Thank              to plan fantastic, and most importantly fun, family events!

        DON’T MISS A STEP

        DADDIES AND DIVAS: FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
                  PLANTATION CLUB • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
         6pm Arrival & Pictures; 6:30pm Dinner Buffet; 7:30pm Dancing • Fathers & Daughter $45; Additional Daughter $13
                                   Reservations required; smaller parties will be grouped together.

   FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL CENTRAL DINING AT 912.598.3535.

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CLUBHOUSE HAPPENINGS

We hope you join us for the following            separately by calling 912.525.5050 or online    night of dinner, dancing and pictures.
special events happening at our Club!            at www.thesavphilharmonic.org
Reservations are required for all events                                                         Trivia Night
unless otherwise noted. We will try our best     Super Bowl Bash                                 Plantation Club
to honor table location requests, but will not   Oakridge Steak & Pub                            Tuesday, February 13
make any guarantees. To make reservations,       Sunday, February 4                              5:30-6:30pm buffet; 6:30pm trivia starts
please call Central Dining at 912.598.3535       5pm arrival                                     Dinner buffet and trivia $31
or log on to the member website (www.            Buffet and all-you-can-drink draft beer &
landingsclub.com), click the Club Events         select wines $38                                Bob Milne Returns
Calendar, and RSVP online for the events         Buffet only with member charge bar $22          to Plantation Ballroom
you wish to attend.                              Smaller parties will be grouped together.       Plantation Clubhouse
                                                 Show your team spirit! Athletic wear, hats      Wednesday, February 14
Plantation Concert Series                        and team jerseys will be allowed.               7pm arrival and member bar;
featuring Claudia Nygaard                        Oakridge will be closed for à la carte dining   7:30pm concert
Plantation Clubhouse                             at 1:30pm.                                      Concert tickets $20
Thursday, January 11
7pm arrival and member bar;                      Couples Cooking Class                           Plantation Concert Series
7:30pm Concert                                   Deer Creek                                      featuring Sarah Potenza
Concert tickets $20                              Wednesday, February 7                           Plantation Clubhouse
                                                 Class begins at 2pm                             Sunday, February 18
Le Diamant Noir- An Evening with Carlo           $50 per person                                  7pm arrival & member bar; 7:30pm concert
Zarri Black Truffle Wine Dinner                  All cancellations must be received by           Concert tickets $20
Plantation Clubhouse                             Monday, February 5.
Tuesday, January 23 and Wednesday,               Join this interactive cooking class with our    Philharmonic Shuttle Service
January 24                                       Deer Creek Chef Frank Dyer to learn how         Marshwood Club
$129 per person.                                 to make selected menu items. He will guide      Saturday, February 24
6pm arrival; 6:30pm first course.                you and provide some great tips in making       Bus departs Marshwood Club at 6:30pm;
                                                 these specialties. This class is extremely      Concert begins at 7:30pm
Trivia Night                                     limited, so sign up early!                      Shuttle only $11 per person
Plantation Club                                                                                  Concert tickets must be purchased
Tuesday, January 30                              Daddies and Diva’s Father                       separately by calling 912.525.5050 or online
5:30-6:30pm buffet; 6:30pm trivia starts         & Daughter Dance                                at www.thesavphilharmonic.org
Dinner buffet and trivia $31                     Plantation Clubhouse
                                                 Saturday, February 10                           80’s Prom Party
Philharmonic Shuttle Service                     6pm arrival & pictures; 6:30pm dinner           Plantation Clubhouse
Marshwood Club                                   buffet; 7:30pm dancing                          Saturday, February 24
Saturday, January 27                             Father & daughter $42; Additional               6pm arrival
Bus departs Marshwood Club at 6:30pm;            daughter $14                                    $24 per person – dinner, dancing and 80’s
Concert begins at 7:30pm.                        Smaller parties will be grouped together.       karaoke
Shuttle $11 per person                           Enjoy an enchanted evening of memories          Complimentary Kids Night Out to the first
Concert tickets must be purchased                with your daughter(s) while enjoying a          35 reservations.

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CHEF'S CORNER: CHEF SAM BROD

  BUTTERNUT
  SQUASH
  RISOTTO
  WITH
  SAGE

Recipe
3 tablespoons butter, olive oil may be substituted
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced medium (about 1/2 inch)
1/2 cup yellow onion, minced
2 cups arborio rice
5 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade is preferred. Substitute with reduced or low sodium organic chicken stock.
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated fresh (reserve a small amount for garnish)
3 tablespoons sage, chopped (reserve a pinch for garnish)
2 teaspoons sea salt, adjust amount to desired level. This amount will change based on chicken stock.
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 cup white wine

I
    t is my pleasure to introduce you to          butter and add the diced butternut          • Add the chopped sage, salt, pepper, and
    our new Food and Beverage column              squash. Cook over medium heat for             parmesan cheese.
    entitled Chef ’s Corner. Each edition         about five minutes. Avoid burning.          • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt
of Our Club will now feature hand-crafted,      • Add minced onion and cook over low            and pepper if needed.
artisan musing from our Executive Chefs           heat for an additional two minutes.         • Quickly and carefully separate the
Sam Brod and Joe Truex. Chefs Sam and           • Add the rice and stir making sure to          rice into five appropriate sized serving
Joe will take turns crafting original recipes     evenly distribute the rice. This step         dishes/bowls.
and musings to help you better understand         is called parching and is critical to       • Garnish the top of each portion with
our talented food and beverage team.              developing a creamy risotto.                  chopped sage and parmesan cheese.
We look forward to sharing exciting and         • Once the rice is evenly parched, add          Enjoy!
mouth watering information with you.              the white wine and reduce until the pan
To start off this column, Chef Sam has            is almost dry. This should take about       Nutrition Facts
created an original Butternut Squash              two minutes.                                Per Serving (excluding unknown items):
Risotto with Sage for your enjoyment.           • Now its time to add the hot chicken         252 Calories; 5g Fat (18.0% calories from
                                                  stock. Add one-third of the stock and       fat); 6g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 2g
Directions                                        stir very gently until all is absorbed.     Dietary Fiber; 12mg Cholesterol; 1678mg
• Warm the chicken stock in separate pot          Repeat this step two more times until all   Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0
  and serve hot.                                  the liquid is absorbed. At this point the   Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat.
• In a medium sized sauce pan melt the            rice should be fully cooked.                   Start to Finish Time: 45 minutes

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HEALTHY TO THE CORE
   The body’s core is as important as it sounds, and is more than your abs
                                            FROM OUR HEALTH PARTNERS AT ST. JOSEPH’S/CANDLER

P
        icture that moment when you
        tighten your grip and pull up the
        weight—not only are your arm
muscles engaged, but you feel your back and
stomach muscles working hard, too.
   And your first frustrated thought is,
“Who put the milk so far back in the
fridge?”
   That’s right, you don’t need to be a                                                        Peace In
weightlifter to understand the importance                                                      The Knees
of the core muscles! Day-to-day tasks such                                                     Like yoga, the
as picking up groceries, doing housework,                                                      meditative exercise
and even just maintaining good posture are                                                     known as Tai Chi
dependent on this group of                                                                     can help with our
muscles, which—contrary to                                                                     balance, which is
popular belief—go beyond
                                         Engaging the                                          important to working
the belly’s six-pack.                     core means                                           out our core. But
   “People tend to think                    properly                                           a study of Tai Chi
your core is just your abs,               contracting                                          practitioners also
but it really is your whole                 the core                                           found that this form
midsection,” explains                  muscles, which                                          of exercise may help
Brittany Hartl, an exercise                                                                    alleviate knee pain in
physiologist at St. Joseph’s/
                                          encourages                                           patients with arthritis.
Candler. “The core is made              stability when                                         In the study, a group
up of our front, back and side           performing a                                          of participants who
muscles, and there are four              task such as                                          had arthritis for
different sets of abdominal              weightlifting.                                        an average of ten
muscles alone. So one set of                                                                   years were given
exercises, such as straight sit-                                                               wellness education
ups, is not going to work all of your core.”                                                   and taught stretching
   When training and educating people                                                          exercises. A second
about using their core, Hartl tries to                                                         group was given the
emphasize flexibility and functionality.                                                       same regimen but
She says yoga and Pilates-style exercises                                                      with the addition of
can help with balance before doing specific                                                    Tai Chi instruction.
core exercises.                                                                                Tai Chi is generally
   “I try to teach people to engage their core                                                 slow, smooth, and
no matter what they are doing,” Hartl says.                                                    gentle. Although it
   Engaging the core means properly                                                            can strengthen your
contracting the core muscles, which                                                            legs and feet, it is
encourages stability when performing a task                                                    considered non-
such as weightlifting.                                                                         impact. Assessing the
   “If a person has a tight back but weak                                                      study’s participants
abs, or vice versa, it creates a kind of push-                                                 after six months and
pull situation,” Hartl says. She encourages                                                    then again at twelve
people to try exercises that work the whole                                                    months, researchers
series of muscles that make up the core.                                                       found that the group
   “Plus, people get bored with just doing                                                     practicing Tai Chi had
sit-ups,” she adds with a laugh.                                                               less knee pain.

22 | OUR CLUB
TotallY Tubular
   80's prom

       Awesome 80's Prom
    February 24, 2018, 6-10pm
 $24 per person – dinner, dancing & 80's karaoke
RSVP to Melissa in Central Dining at 912-598-3535.
       *Complimentary KNO to first 35 reservations*

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The Landings Club                                                                                 PRSRT STD
71 Green Island Road                                                                              U.S. Postage
Savannah, Georgia 31411
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                                                                                                  Savannah, GA

                  Welcome New Members to
                The island of MUCH MORE
          Let us be the first to welcome you to THE LANDINGS CLUB! Please introduce yourself to our
          new members when you see them on the courses, on the tennis courts or at the clubhouses.

                      Stephen & Kate Greene Full Club from Savannah, GA
                         Austin & Kelly York Full Club from Savannah, GA
                    Christopher & Sylvia Dooley Full Club from Pittsburgh, PA
                      Christopher & Alix Lane Full Club from Savannah, GA
                 Frances & Nina Stanga Full Club from Collex-Bossy, Switzerland
                       Frank & Amy Palermo Full Club from Pittsburgh, PA
                     Anthonie & Beverley Lombard Full Club from Dallas, TX
                           Hugh Barnes Full Club from Savannah, GA
                       Richard & Cherie Wholey Full Club from Hollis, NH
                    Delanson & Grace Hopkins Full Club from Brookline, MA
                         Alex & Karen Inglese Athletic from McLean, VA
                   John Brimelow & Bobbie Battista Athletic from Atlanta, GA
                             Elena Bennett Athletic from Atlanta, GA
                      Frederick & Nancy Kelly Athletic from Annapolis, MD
                      Frank & Katherine Wood Athletic from Alexandria, VA
                   Christopher & Petra Barstow Athletic from Portsmouth, NH
                     Lyn & Adrienne Goldberg Athletic from Charleston, SC
                        Daniel & Sharon Grenn Athletic from Highland, MI
                      Einar & Betsey Andersen Athletic from Falmouth, ME
                        Allen Norman Athletic from North Hollywood, CA
                      Wayne & Cheryl Shade Athletic from Long Beach, CA
                        Eugene & Peyton White Athletic from Atlanta, GA
                    George Jeremias & Sue Lomax Athletic from Locust, NJ
                       Robert & Alice Chandis Athletic from Mendham, NJ
                             Jane Henry Athletic from Savannah, GA
                            Terry & Linda Irvin Athletic from Erie, PA
                           Emily Dickinson House from Savannah, GA
                  Gregory Schmidt & Jill Lockwood House from Savannah, GA
                      Dennis & Jane Pelehach House from Washington, DC
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