Thistle Dec2017

TTHE HISTLEMONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTERMixed Greens MyZone Coming VOL 12 | DECEMBER 2017 Returns to CCR Page 4 Page 8 Holiday To-Go Menu Page 11

2 The Thistle December 2017 BOARD PRESIDENT JOHN WARDAs we come to the close of another year, I thought I would use my space this month to give you a sense of how we are doing and where we are heading.We continue to operate on target from a financial standpoint. We have created a sustainable operationalmodel for our now bigger Club and are meeting our budget goals.The management team, working with the Facilities Committee, has done a careful review of our capitalneeds and I am pleased to report that we should have the funds we need to continue to invest necessarycapital to maintain the Club to the standards we all expect.Some updates you can see throughout the Club, such as the living room and main dining roomrefurbishments, while other changes are less visible, such as kitchen, grounds, maintenance and HVACneeds. The unexpected can always occur, but we are in a good financial position from a capital standpoint.Our Board is now embarking on the early stages of determining what, if any, investments the membershipwould like to consider to increase overall member value. We plan to survey the membership in early 2018 togain a better understanding on what you see as our priorities for the future.We surveyed the membership several years ago prior to our decision to invest in the Member ActivityCenter. With so many new members and the different ways many of us use the Club now that Thistle Hallis in place, the Board feels it is critical to conduct a new survey. We are not committing to any investmentat this point but rather, we would like to determine where we should focus our efforts as we consider whatcomes next.In summary, we are in good shape and continue to seek ways we can improve our very special “secondhome”.I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season and look forward to a very Happy New Year! ~ John Ward The response to the Employee Holiday Fund request hasbeen terrific. Thanks to the many that have sent in generouscontributions. There is still time to get your contribution in. Simply call Patty Mancuso at 381-1800.

3GENERAL MANAGERMICHAEL SMITH, CCM, CCE ‘TIS THE SEASON TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES AND GIVE THANKSThere is always a buzz of excitement throughout the Club as we prepare for the holidays. Our staff and decorating team have been busy decking the halls from top to bottom, getting us ready to celebrate theseason. We officially kicked off the holidays with our Grand Illumination Celebration, held on Sunday, November26th. For those newer to the Club, this long-standing annual tradition is a first-hand opportunity to see the Clubdecorated and lit up for the holidays. During the evening, we had carolers from Rochester Oratorio Society strollingthroughout the room, getting everyone into the holiday spirit. Families and their guests enjoyed a fantastic SundaySupper Buffet provided by Chef Kevin Ford and his culinary team. I encourage all our members to read through thismonth’s Thistle and check our regular e-mails for upcoming member events taking place over the next few weeks.It really is a fantastic time of the year to be at the Club and we look forward to seeing all of you!I would also like to take a moment to thank our members who already have or will be, contributing to this year’sHoliday Fund. The Holiday Fund, as Mr. Ward described in last month’s newsletter, is a wonderful opportunity tothank our 120 team members who do so much for us every day to make The Country Club of Rochester such aspecial place. For many of our team members, your contributions provide them the opportunity to celebrate theholidays. We are pleased to see the generosity of so many of our members who have already taken the time tosend in their Holiday Fund contribution cards. We are happy to accept contribution cards right up until the endof the year. We are really looking forward to making our employees’ seasons a little brighter by being able to givethem a little extra.

4 The Thistle December 2017In Memoriam MEMBERSHIP NEWS The Board of Stewards and Welcome New Member Staff of CCR extend our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences Mr. Christopher Wilmot Member ~ December 1, 2017 ~ Sponsored by Mr. John Anderson to the family and friends of Mr. Philip Hahn Christopher “Chris” Wilmot is a Christopher and native of Pittsford, a graduate of Kathleen WilmotFROM MEMBER SERVICES Sutherland H.S. and St. John Fisher College and a former MonroeI would like to wish everyone a wonderful County Legislator (1996 - 2005).Christmas as you share memories and Chris has produced six featurecreate new ones with friends and family. length films and is currentlyMay the magic and the wonder of the producing, narrating and directingholiday season stay with you throughout his seventh piece, a documentarythe coming year. ~ Patty about public education. Patty Zambito His wife, Kathleen “Kathy” Wilmot, Director of Member Services was born in Darmstadt, Germany, [email protected] but was raised since age six in Henrietta, NY. She is a graduate of Sperry H.S., St. John Fisher College and R.I.T. She is a NY State licensed realtor, working in the 585-381-1800 x228 Howard Hanna office in Pittsford Village. Kathy and Chris were married in November 2016 and reside in the town of Pittsford.ONE NIGHT, THREE CLUBS ~ MIXED GREENS RETURNS ~ NOVEMBER 2018Turn back the calendar to 2007…the “Guinness and good times flowed freely” as CCR transformed into Dublin, Ireland for one cool evening in October. Four other clubs joined in the efforts, transforming their own spacesfrom top to bottom, with themed décor, entertainment, music and finely-detailed food and drink.Over 2500 members and theirguests traveled the club circuitthroughout the evening, safelyescorted by continuously runningshuttles. This rotating social mixeraptly named, “Mixed Greens,” tookplace every other year for almosttwo decades. Each event grew tobe bigger and better than the lastand all clubs involved agree, it wasone of the most anticipated nightsof the year!Fast forward to a year from now…Mixed Greens is back and betterthan ever! On Saturday, November3, 2018, our Club will join effortswith Monroe and Oak Hill to hostan unforgettable evening. Staytuned for details in the comingmonths, but be sure to mark No-vember 3rd “BOOKED” for thenight of your life!

5CLUBHOUSE NEWSAMY BEARDSLEY-COMERERCLUBHOUSE MANAGERYOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR DISTINGUISHEDSPEAKER SERIES PLANNING COMMITTEEOur Distinguished Speaker Series is a wonderful collaborationbetween CCR and our sister club, the Genesee Valley Club. Wealternate with GVC every other month between September andMay, taking turns hosting a seated dinner and guest speaker.The series has been growing in popularity and these dinnersare becoming a much anticipated event.We are looking for some fresh voices from our membership forour planning committee. This is a great opportunity if you areinterested in getting more involved in your Club. The commitmentis minimal with only a few meetings over the course of a year.Please contact Pam Salmon for more information:[email protected], 585-381-1800 ext. 250. CHEF’S CORNER KEVIN M. FORD, CEC We can handle all of your menu needs this holiday season, from starters to entrées, complete with all the trimmings. Don’t forget the delicious offerings from our Bake Shop too! You will find our Holiday To-Go Menu in this month’s Thistle. The deadline for orders is Friday, December 15th. Below is a quick and easy dip recipe that will impress your guests! We hope you will enjoy it at your gatherings this season; the recipe makes enough to share! ~ a CCR family favorite! 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Cup Buttermilk 1 Cup Sour Cream 3 Tbsp. Fresh Dill 1 Ranch Dressing Packet Blend Ranch Dressing Packet with the Buttermilk. Incorporate the other ingredients. Let sit for at least an hour. Serve with crunchy vegetables, pretzels and chips.

6 The Thistle December 2017 FROM THE PRO SHOP MICHAEL C. URZETTA PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONALDear Members, HOLIDAY GIFT PROMOTIONSWe have truly had a beautiful fall for golf, and I LESSON PACKAGESwas happy to see many of you take advantageof the bonus days that it provided us! While I ~ Spend $250 or more on regular-pricedwould love to steal a few more good days, merchandise and receive a complimentaryDecember will more likely mark time to start golf lesson with Michael!thinking about holiday gift giving. The golf shopcontinues to receive new merchandise for the ~ Three 30-minute lessons for $150holiday season and can cater to the golfer and (regular price $180)non-golfer alike. If we don’t have a particularitem in stock, please inquire, as it may be ~ Five 30-minute lessons for $250something we can special order in time for (regular price $300)Christmas. Gift Certificates are always available,and are an especially good idea for those who Lessons may be used over winter, next season or bothmight be seeking something in new golfequipment. This allows the person to demo the CCR GIFTlatest choices either this winter in the Simulator CERTIFICATESor outside in the spring, and be fitted for what AND PRO SHOPthey need. MERCHANDISEDo you have someone on your list who you MAKE GREATcan’t possibly buy another shirt or sweater for?How about a golf lesson or lesson package? I HOLIDAY GIFTS!don’t know anyone who couldn’t benefit from alittle help with their game, and having lessons Always complimentaryin place makes student commitment higher. So gift wrapping!please stop in, check out the choices and seehow we can help with your shopping list!I hope to see you all soon and my very bestwishes to you and your families for a happy &healthy holiday season!~ Regards, Michael COMING SOON! NEW CCR ATHLETICS BRANDED APPAREL, INCLUDING TEES, SWEATSHIRTS AND YOGA PANTS!

GOLF INSTRUCTION 7 JEFF ST. JOHN, PGA NEW PRACTICE LAUNCH MONITOR COMING SOONIN THE SIMULATOR... Be sure to check out our newWINTER EDUCATION SERIES launch monitor that will be inWednesdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 6:00 - 7:30 pm place by mid-December in the$50 per session ~ Save $50 by registering for all five! Men’s Locker Room lounge area.JUNIOR WINTER TOURNAMENTS The new Foresight Sports GC QuadSaturdays, January 13, February 10, March 10 has the world’s most trusted launchTee times starting at 8:00 am, finish by 1:00 pm technology, delivering powerful data$20 per tournament analysis and visualization features.TITLEIST FITTING DAYS The GC Quad shows fully-illustratedCoordinate with Michael Urzetta depictions of ball flight and club head data to ensure easy analysis of each and every shot. When the practice session is done, player data can be emailed or stored through the Foresight app. Contact me for more information and to take a test drive! Gift Certificates are available for year-round golf instruction. Contact: Jeff St. John, PGA [email protected] 585-381-1800 ext. 261

8 The Thistle SeDpetecmembebrer20210717 THISTLE HALL FITNESS ANNE OSOVSKI, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR [email protected] ~ 585-733-2388CCR JUNIOR PADDLE PROGRAM WORKING OUT FOR A CAUSE Our Junior Paddle season Our Tabata Bootcamp Fundraiser on is off to a great start with Thanksgiving morning was a huge success eighteen young athletes with 32 participants sweating it out, all in participating in the first the name of charity. Over $300 was raised session. If you have a child to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Rochester.or grandchild ages 9 and upwho is interested in playing We love to give back at CCR! If you have a special organization you would like to paddle tennis, please help, we can set up a Tabata Fundraiser contact Huy Nguyen for right here at the Club. Simply contact more information about Anne and she’ll help you coordinate theour junior paddle program: [email protected]

9 FITNESS SCHEDULECheck out our “25 Days of Fitmas” Tree in Thistle SUNDAYFitness. We’re getting into the “fitmas” spirit and 10 am Power Vinyasahope you will join us by playing along! MONDAY1. Add 20 minutes of cardio to your workout 6 am Adv. Group Training2. Write a letter to someone and mail it 8 am Yoga Stretch3. Drink 8 8oz. glasses of water 9 am Barre4. Compliment 1 friend, 1 family member and 1 complete stranger5. Try a new class/workout 10 am Power Vinyasa6. Go to bed one hour earlier Noon Spin7. Invite a friend to go on a walk 3 pm 55+ Senior Spin8. Find a new healthy recipe and make it 5:30 pm Group Training9. Make a workout plan for the next 7 days10. Introduce yourself to someone you don't know at CCR TUESDAY11. No sugar or alcohol today12. Perform 1 random act of kindness 6 am Yoga Stretch13. Eat 5 fruits and 5 veggies 7 am Spin & Sculpt14. Clean out a junk drawer 8 am Intro. Group Training15. Do not utter one complaint today 8 am Pilates16. Order a protein shake for workout recovery 9 am Tabata17. Run or walk a mile18. Add 2 minutes of plank hold to your workout WEDNESDAY19. Complete 100 squats throughout the day 6 am Adv. Group Training20. Do 5 sets of stairs in Thistle Hall 7 am Tabata21. Spend 15 minutes stretching today 8 am Yoga Stretch22. Do something active outside 9 am Body Sculpt23. Write down your New Year's Resolutions Noon Express Circuit24. No social media 3 pm 55+ Senior Spin 4:30 pm Tabata THURSDAY 6 am Spin 8 am Pilates 9 am Spin Noon Tabata 6 pm Tai Chi FRIDAY 6 am Spin & Sculpt 8 am Barre 9 am Body Sculpt Noon Spin SATURDAY 8 am Spin 9 am Gentle Yoga 9 am Group TrainingWE WISH YOU A VERY We have something everyone can use… health and wellness!HAPPY HOLIDAY AND Personal training gift certificatesMUCH HEALTH AND make great gifts for everyone on your list this holiday season. HAPPINESS IN Please contact Anne Osovski: THE NEW YEAR! 585-733-2388 [email protected] ~ Other great gift ideas ~ New CCR Athletics branded Under Armour workout apparel MyZone training belt

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DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY ORDERS ~ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 11~ There are still dates in December and January to book your holiday gathering here at the Club ~ Please contact Jen Houck ~ 381-1800 ext. 224

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1D 34 5 6 7 2E HAGEN HAPPY HOURC Gingerbread Burger Night Mah Jongg Men’s HolidayE Decorating 8 Paddle TournamentM & Lunch 19 Contact: Joannedsmith18B @gmail.com to play PM dining availableE Burger Night in Thistle GrillR Date Night 20 Half-price bottles wine 9 Burger Night or free corkage Pig Roast Sunday Specials Dining Closed 27 14 HAGEN HAPPY HOUR Club closed for Lunch Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Dinner available Burger Night Mah Jongg in Thistle Grill 10 11 18 Date Night 15 16 Brunch 21 Deadline for with Santa Holiday To-Go Orders Mah Jongg HAGEN HAPPY HOUR Sunday Specials Dining Closed PM dining available Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Date Night in Thistle Grill 17 18 19 28 22 232 Sunday Specials Dining Closed Mah Jongg Ugly Sweater PM dining available Hagen Pub open 4:30 pm Date Night Happy Hour in Thistle Grill in Hagen Pub0 24 25 26 29 301 Christmas Eve Brunch Club Closed HAGEN HAPPY HOUR PM dining available Club closes after Brunch Reopens 12/26 in Thistle Grill7 31 1 New Year’s Eve Club Closed Family Celebration Reopens 1/2 THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER 2935 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14610