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2 The Thistle October 2017 BOARD PRESIDENT JOHN WARDThings have been going quite well in the Membership Department and I would like to highlight a few key facts and share thanks to some key players who are making it happen.Our membership is growing. Not only are we replacing members we have lost, but we are adding to our totalmembership base. In fact, the Membership Committee is beginning to consider whether we are nearing apoint of capacity for golf memberships. That is pretty exciting especially regarding the fact that nationally,golf and country club memberships have been on the decline.It is also worth pointing out that many of our new members are young families who will provide a base fora whole new generation at CCR. Some are legacy members and still more are new to the area or coming tous from other clubs. While we have not yet compiled the data, there is no doubt that the average age of themembership is decreasing despite the fact that we all keep getting older!Perhaps the most rewarding aspect regarding our membership growth is the opportunity our membershipcommunity has to become acquainted with all of these wonderful new people and to make great newfriends.We all owe a thanks for all this growth to our Club Secretary, Jeff Mapstone and our Director of MemberServices, Patty Zambito. They both ensure that our prospective new member candidates move through theprocess smoothly. Our process remains quite rigorous, but thanks to Jeff and Patty, it is not a difficult one.The Membership Committee also deserves our appreciation as they have worked hard to ensure we continueto have the right policies and processes in place to maintain our Club’s standards, while making sure wecontinue to attract quality member candidates to the Club.Finally, I want to thank our new member sponsors. Ultimately, it is the sponsor who identifies someone to bea good fit with the Club and makes the important introductions necessary to move through the process. Byreaching out to people that would be a good fit with the CCR family and bringing them to our Club, they dous all a great service.THE MOMENTUM IS STRONG...we have a great Club which continues to grow and improve with the additionof wonderful new members!

3 GENERAL MANAGER MIKE SMITH, CCM, CCE2017 CMAA DIRECTORS GOLF CLASSIC Mike Smith shows off one of four CMAAI would like to thank The Country Club of Rochester for allowing our New York State championship belts.Chapter of Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) to host their 2017 DirectorsGolf Classic. This annual event brings together Club Managers from Buffalo and Rochester Unfortunately, the CCRfor a day of golf, food, camaraderie and most importantly, the opportunity to raise money team did not achievefor a good cause. On Monday, September 25th, we welcomed 20 area clubs to CCR, the the honor this year.largest turnout in the history of the event. The charity we chose to have benefit from themoney raised this year is Ronald McDonald House Charities, located here in Rochester,NY. Since 1990, the organization has been providing a supportive “home away fromhome” for families of children receiving health care in the Rochester community andsupporting related efforts that improve the health and well-being of children. I’m veryproud of our team and their efforts to roll out the red carpet for our guests that day. Iwould like to give an enormous amount of the credit to our own Clubhouse Manager,Amy Beardsley-Comerer. As co-chair for this year’s event, Amy was responsible for allfundraising efforts. As a result of her efforts and energy in planning a silent auction,50-50 raffle and opportunities to donate during the tournament, we helped raise $15,000for Ronald McDonald House Charities. We’re proud to say that this donation is one of themost generous our CMAA chapter has been able to provide as part of the Directors GolfClassic.CLUBHOUSE RENOVATIONS COMPLETEFinal renovations have taken place over the past month and this phase of our Clubhouse remodel iscomplete. The new carpeting, furniture and painting projects were a much needed update. We’repleased with the results and we hope you are too!1st Floor Before 1st Floor After Living Room After

4 The Thistle October 2017 MemIonriam MEMBERSHIP NEWS Welcome New Members The Board of Stewards and Staff of CCR Mr. Cameron G. Betterley House Member ~ October 1, 2017 extend our most heartfelt Sponsored by Mr. Ben Dobrzynski sorrow and condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Michael Orlando House Member ~ October 1, 2017 Mrs. Ruth Balderston Sponsored by Mr. Michael McDonough Mrs. Bill Balderston III Mike & Amber Orlando Sundays at the Club New Members ~ October 2017 We are proud and excited about Mike works for the US Patent the fantastic family atmosphere that has been growing over the last few and Trademark Office as a months here at the Club, especially Supervisory Patent Examiner. Mike and Amber have three during our Sunday dinner service. daughters, Lillian, Caralynn Chef Ford puts together a superb and Emily. The entire family Sunday Specials menu and it’s a is active with various sports great time for families to come programs and fitness classes. together to enjoy a good meal. Cam & Sarah In an effort to continue providing Betterley the exceptional service you deserve, we feel it has become necessary to New Members ~ October 2017place a limit on the number of tables Cam is an Attorney and Sarah we serve during peak dining times. is an Emergency Room Doctor. In the coming weeks, we will beginmanaging reservations with a certain They are very interested in fitness, paddle and tennis. number of available tables every half-hour, mostly between 6-7 pm. CELEBRATE WITH US ~ 181 YEARS! We appreciate your patience as we NOVEMBER 10 ~ TIMMY’S 90th & JOE’S 91st CELEBRATIONwork through the process. In the long run, we think this strategy will be a win-win for everyone, as it will allow us the opportunity to provide the highest level of service possible. For membership information, please contact Patty Zambito and she will gladly assist you. Patty Zambito Director of Member Services [email protected] 585-381-1800 x228

5FROM THE PRO SHOPMICHAEL C. URZETTAHEAD GOLF PROIt’s hard to believe that it took until late September to experience one of best and warmest stretches of weather thisseason, but there is no doubt that we deserve it after the cool and wet season we have experienced.As many of you know, September plays host to our Member-Member Tournament. This event is a major highlight ofour tournament schedule, serving not only as the Member Team Championship for our Club, but also as a valuablefundraising event for the Club’s Sam Urzetta Scholarship.Many of you knew Sam, but for those who didn’t, he was an incredibly humble man with a great love for people!Sam served here at CCR as our Golf Professional for 38 years. He was also a mentor, confidante and friend to manyhere at the Club and throughout the Rochester community as well. Having this scholarship in his name is completelyfitting, as he was a big believer in education and routinely displayed his passion for helping anyone he could.This year’s event was once again a great success, hosting 72 players and raising $3600 for the Sam Urzetta MemorialScholarship Fund! Thank you to all that participated! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR2017 MEMBER-MEMBER WINNERS: Net Division Brad Cronister & Rory Camardello Gross Division Eric Hanson & Andy Crossed Greenskeeper’s left to right: Eric Hanson, Rory Camardello and Brad Cronister REVENGE PRO SHOP REMINDER: Saturday, October 21 Please remember to use any remaining Pro Shop credit before October 31, 2017.This event features an entertaining “cross-country” golf format and is a great way to cap off the season. You are welcome to create your own foursome or the Golf Shop can try to assist with a pairing if you don’t have a full foursome. There’s still time to sign up ~ register in the Golf Shop [email protected] 585-385-1600

6 The Thistle October 2017GROUNDS & GREENS The Country Club of RochesterRICK HOLFOTH, CGCS Employee of the Quarter September 2017Last month I summarized how the rainfall this season hasaveraged twice the normal amount. That has quickly Congratulationschanged and the month of September ran substantially Chris Leistenbelow average along with temperatures significantly aboveaverage. These conditions have dried out the course and Rick Holfoth nominated Chris Leisten, our Assistantallowed for some great early fall playing conditions. The Mechanic, for our third Employee of the Quarternon-irrigated areas have started to go naturally off-color award. Chris has worked in the Grounds Departmentand given the golf course a great contrasting feel. The for 2 ½ years. He is our most versatile employee. Heirrigation system has been utilized more this past month can maintain and repair the grounds equipment, usethan most of the season. The grounds crew was very active just about every piece of grounds equipment, is ablepreparing for a busy late summer golf season. Greens aera- to complete almost every maintenance task on thetion has gone very well and we utilized the dry-ject sand golf course, and is always looking to try new thingsinjection aeration system. This machine used high pressure and learn new tasks.water to inject channels of sand into the putting surface. Chris approached Rick to learn more about irrigationThis process is a good way for us to continue to incorporate and spray technician responsibilities. He always strivessand into the soil profile while causing minimal disruption to to learn more and assist the team in as many ways asthe playing surface. We have posted a video of the process possible. He is reliable and always has a good attitude.on our twitter page (twitter@ccrgreens). Chris resides in Fairport with his daughter and fiancé. He is getting married in October.Gil Hanse is scheduled to visit in October or November, to Please join us in congratulating Chris Leisten on thisassist in re-configuring the golf cart path to the left of the well deserved award!15th green. This project, part of the master plan, willimprove the functionality and aesthetics of that difficult andconfined area. While Mr. Hanse is here, he will also evaluatethe tree loss between the 17th and 18th holes, long-grassbetween the 5th and 8th holes, implementation of anyforward and/or championship tees and assist in prioritizingthe remaining master plan items.Our grounds maintenance facility is also being evaluateddue to lack of space and deterioration of the building. Thisreport will assist in capital planning needs moving forward.The practice green near the 1st tee and 16th green willre-sodded with a newer variety of bentgrass late this fall,taking the 16th green out of play for the remainder of theyear until early May 2018. I will have updates on themaintenance facility and green sodding projects in theNovember Thistle. Dennis Alexander has had the opportunity to hand repair some of the rock stabilization walls in Buckland Creek. He has worked across the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 15th holes so far.

GOLF INSTRUCTION 7JEFF ST. JOHN, PGA OUR 2017 JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSDANNY DOES US PROUD ONCE AGAIN!Gianniny Named Atlantic 10 Golf Rookie of the WeekNewport News, VA, September 22, 2017 – St. BonaventureUniversity freshman Danny Gianniny has earned Atlantic 10 GolfRookie of the Week honors, conference officials announced Friday.Gianniny was named the league's top first-year golfer after anoutstanding showing at the Cornell Invitational last weekend.In just his second collegiate event, the Rochester, NY native wasinstrumental to the Bonnies racing up the team leaderboard. (pictured above: left to right - Parker Shapiro, Putting; Andrew Murray, 9-Hole; Jack Natapow, Brookside; Anika Fischer, Girls Champion; Ryan Coughlin, Boys Champion Congratulations - it’s been a great season!Brian Corbitt and Jeff St. John were GOLF SIMULATOR GUIDELINESbusy teaching the Mercy HS girlsgolf team valuable driving tips. Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday, 6am–10pm. Usage limits: 60 minutes per player, per session, 2 hours per member/member family, per week (lesson time not applicable). Please do not enter Simulator Room before your scheduled reservation. Please complete your session 5-minutes prior to the next reservation to allow for timely transition. Please turn off the projector when not in use. Do not leave clubs and bags in room when not using Simulator. Please return Simulator area the way you found it. A reminder that there will be a second hitting bay in the Men’s Locker Room during the winter months. Golf Simulator Guest Fee: $15

8 The Thistle SeOptcetombbeerr22001177THISTLE HALL FITNESS SpMeombter lightANNE OSOVSKI TODD GREENATHLETIC DIRECTOROur Fall Fitness Challenge begins Monday, October 2. Registration is openthrough this Sunday, October 1 - so if you have not signed up yet, there’s stilltime!Fall Fitness Challenge FAQs: Todd is a regular in Tabata, Small Group This 28-day challenge will help you build healthy habits in training, nutrition Training and Spin & Sculpt. His positive and lifestyle. How it works- You’ll track your performance and report to Athletic Director, energy shows in his efforts! He always has Anne Osovski based on four categories - Fitness, Nutrition, Detox and a smile on his face, even when he’s doing Lifestyle and submit your results online at the end of each week. You’ll also get access to our Facebook group, where we’ll share resources, burpees! ~ Anne Osovski answer questions and post bonus opportunities. The Challenge structure is fun, simple and works for all fitness levels! How long have you been a member at CCR? Since 2008 It’s so easy to sign up! Sign up online: www.ccrochesterchallenge.com Favorite type of exercise? Weight trainingNEW TAI CHI-BASED PROGRAM BEGINS MID-OCTOBER Memorable fitness achievement? Completed the Adirondack 90-miler thisMoving for Better Balance year. A challenging 3-day canoe race.This Tai Chi-based program focuses on eight basic movements and is designed tohelp older adults improve balance and reduce the risk of falling. The focus will be Family?on improving strength, balance, mobility and daily functioning. Participants will Fiancé – Stephanie, Kids – Nicole (34),learn balance skills and proper body alignment by using coordinated and flowing Olivia (21) and David (3)movements. Profession? 12-week program begins October 16 (no class 12/25 or 1/1, ends 1/15) Chief Investment Officer, Alesco Advisors Every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm This is a progression program that builds each week, so regular attendance is What do you like most about CCR fitness? important. The wonderful people - members & staff Who can participate: older adults without major ambulatory problems, with Idea of fun? mild level of mobility difficulty or with balance issues. Anything physical. Local theater. Live music. Cost $240 per person Please register online: www.ccrochester.org or call Manisha at 381-1800. Favorite season of the year? For questions, please contact Marcie: [email protected]. Fall – Warm days and cool nights, apple season, fall colors Best vacation ever? Spain this summer, with Stephanie. A great combination of culture, fun times, soccer, history, wine and food! The Atwaters are working on Least favorite food? balance, strength and flexibility Melted cheese (LOL) in a private group session runby our fabulous instructor Kristin. Words to live by? You only live once. Nobody promised you tomorrow. Happiness is a choice.

CALLING ALL PICKLEBALL PLAYERS! 9 We are looking to form a Pickleball League, now that our Instructional Adult Paddle tennis courts can accommodate the game. If we’re lucky with Huy Nguyen with the weather, we can get some play in before winter hits and pick it back up in the spring! Please contact Saturdays, 10 -11:30 am (begins 10/28) Anne Osovski if interested: [email protected]. Men & Women Round Robin MEET THE TRAINER: KYLEIGH HOLTZ Advanced Beginner to Intermediate $15 per person, Guests are welcome!How long have you been an instructor/trainer?I’ve been teaching for 5 ½ years. My interest evolved from Group and private lessons available.a need to overcome lifelong postural challenges. I foundanswers through consistent Pilates practice. This led me to Here at CCR, we have an active Juniorpursue full teacher training in the Joseph Pilates Method. Paddle Program as well. Session 1 isI am certified in Classical Pilates Mat IIV as well as full already full, but if you have a beginnerapparatus training. Pilates was my jumping off point to junior and would like information,pursue other certifications: NASM Certified Personal please contact Huy or Anne Osovski.Trainer; Balanced Body Barre Certification; TRX SuspensionTraining Certification and Yoga Teacher Training. Huy Nguyen: [email protected] do you like most about your job?I enjoy helping clients to reach their fitness goals whether it is greater athleticism, Anne Osovski:more stamina, increased functional ability or a smaller pant size!! [email protected] would members like training with you? Phone: 381-1800 x278I like to challenge the mind/body while keeping the session fun and upbeat. Notwo sessions are ever the same because I bring new exercises or modalities each FITNESS SCHEDULEtime, to change it up. I’m a firm believer in actively involving clients in the learningprocess, as I think it is essential for them to become aware of their own body SUNDAYmechanics. 9 am BarreWhat is your favorite and least favorite form of exercise? 10 am Power VinyasaResistance training is always a part of my personal workout. I believe that adding MONDAYweight to a workout regimen is the best way to tone the body and to speed upmetabolism. My least favorite form of exercise is by far the treadmill. I recognize 6 am Adv. Group Trainingits benefits for cardiovascular health, but find it to be boring. NEW 9 am Barre NEW 10 am Power VinyasaWhat do you like most about training at CCR?Training at CCR is very user friendly and unintimidating. The beautiful open space Noon Spinand state-of-the-art equipment are awesome. 3 pm 55+ Senior Spin 5:30 pm Group TrainingFamily? 6:30 pm Yoga StretchI grew up in Pittsford and currently live in Rochester with my sister. My parents are TUESDAYretired in Florida. 6 am Yoga Stretch 7 am Spin & SculptPets? 8 am Intro. Group TrainingTwo sassy, amazing dogs who bring us daily joy and chaos…Little Bear is a Shih-poo 8 am Pilatesand Moose is a Toy Poodle. 9 am TabataLeast favorite food? Grapefruit WEDNESDAY 6 am Adv. Group TrainingBest vacation ever? 7 am TabataFrench Riviera, in Monte Carlo and the nearby, hilltop village of Eze, France. 8 am Yoga StretchWords to live by? NEW 9 am Core Fusion“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” -Buddha NEW Noon Express CircuitJoin Kyleigh for Core Fusion Wednesday mornings at 9 am. The class is a 3 pm 55+ Senior Spinblend of core work, barre and strength training. Get ready to feel your 4:30 pm Tabatamuscles shake and burn! THURSDAY 6 am Spin 8 am Pilates NEW 9 am Spin Noon Tabata 6 pm Tai Chi FRIDAY 6 am Spin & Sculpt 8 am Barre Noon Spin SATURDAY 8 am Spin 9 am Gentle Yoga 9 am Group Training

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11CHEF’S CORNERKEVIN M. FORD, CECAutumn’s bounty is here. Fall is such a wonderful time for Thanksgiving is the time for families to gather,food and our Culinary Team is very excited to feature new enjoy each other’s company and sharemenus for you to enjoy. We’ve added some comfort classics the simple pleasure of a delicious meal.to the Thistle Grill menu, while featuring the best of whatupstate New York has to offer on the menu in the front of Let us handle the menu this year!the Club. Deadline for Thanksgiving To~Go Orders:On October 8, we will begin hosting our “Best Brunch in Town” Friday, November 17thin the Thistle Grill from 9 am to 2 pm, each Sunday. We’ll havea bottomless Mimosas & Marys Bar with all the fixings. Our a la JEN HOUCKcarte menu will feature contemporary brunch items alongside CATERING & EVENTS MANAGERfamily classics; there is something for everyone to enjoy! [email protected] this month’s Thistle, you will find our Thanksgiving To-Go 585-381-1800 x224Menu. Let our team provide your holiday feast, so you canspend less time in the kitchen and enjoy more time withfamily!If there are any special events that we can assist with, pleasereach out. We look forward to seeing you soon! COMING UP... November December

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 Burger Night Men’s Oktoberfest PM dining availableO Fitness Challenge 11 Guest Golf Day in The Thistle Grill Begins Distinguished 9:30 am Mah Jongg 14C Sunday Specials Speaker Dinner: 5-8 pm Dining Closed Roland Williams Date Night Blessing of the Pets Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Burger Night Half-price bottles wine or free corkage PM dining available in The Thistle GrillT8 9 10 12 13 21 Greenkeeper’s RevengeO 9:30 am Mah Jongg Golf Tournament Contact: Joannedsmith18 Love the Pearls @gmail.com Ladies LuncheonB Sunday Specials Dining Closed Date Night PM dining available Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm in Thistle Grill 5-8 pm Half-price bottles wine or free corkage 28E 15 16 17 18 19 20 HALLOWEEN 9:30 am Mah Jongg PARTY Duplicate Bridge 4:30 pm Contact: Joannedsmith18 PM dining availableR Sunday Specials @gmail.com In The Thistle Grill 5-8 pm Dining Closed Date Night Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Half-price bottles wine or free corkage Burger Night2 22 23 24 25 26 27 9:30 am Mah Jongg0 Contact: Joannedsmith18 @gmail.com1 Sunday Specials Dining Closed Burger Night Date Night 5-8 pm Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Half-price bottles wine or free corkage7 29 30 31 Sunday Specials Dining Closed 5-8 pm Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER 2935 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14610