THE WOODLANDS CLUB OCTOBER 2016 ISSUE 10 PAGE 2 Calendar PAGE 3 Club News PAGE 5 Dining & Social PAGE 6 Aquatics PAGE 7 Fitness PAGE 8 Golf PAGE 10 Tennis PAGE 11 Committee Briefs; Internal Directory 207.781.3104 | WWW.THEWOODLANDS.ORG In this Issue: … Sunday, October 30 Bewitching Hours of 3:00PM–5:00PM $11.00++ per person Come dressed as your best and play for the day! Goofy Games, Crazy Crafts, Tasty Treats, Mysterious Moon Bounce and DJ providing kid-friendly monster music. Register Ghosts (Adults) & Goblins (Children) Online or with Reception by Wednesday, October 26 th It’s sure to be a wicked good time for everyone!! Brews Blues and Friday, October 14 7:00PM-10:00PM No Cover! Featuring: Blues Prophets who have traveled to the four corners of Chicago, played many stages in New Orleans, Boston, Washington, D.C. and throughout Maine and New England. Enjoy Authentic Blues, local craft beers. And On the House New Orleans Fare Guests welcome. 21+ event. Reserve your Spot online. See Menu Page 4
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THE WOODLANDS CLUB
OCTOBER 2016
ISSUE 10
PAGE 2 Calendar
PAGE 3 Club News
PAGE 5 Dining & Social
PAGE 6 Aquatics
PAGE 7 Fitness
PAGE 8 Golf
PAGE 10 Tennis
PAGE 11 Committee Briefs;
Internal Directory
207.781.3104 | WWW.THEWOODLANDS.ORG
In this Issue:
…
Sunday, October 30
Bewitching Hours of
3:00PM–5:00PM
$11.00++ per person
Come dressed as your best and play
for the day!
Goofy Games, Crazy Crafts, Tasty
Treats, Mysterious Moon Bounce and
DJ providing kid-friendly monster music.
Register Ghosts (Adults) & Goblins
(Children) Online or with Reception by
Wednesday, October 26th
It’s sure to be a wicked good time for
everyone!!
Brews Blues and
Friday, October 14 7:00PM-10:00PM
No Cover!
Featuring:
Blues Prophets who have traveled to the four corners of Chicago,
played many stages in New Orleans, Boston, Washington, D.C. and throughout Maine and New
England.
Enjoy Authentic Blues, local craft beers. And On the House New Orleans Fare
Served in Soft Buns with Lettuce, Tomato & Spicy Tartar Sauce
Mixed Green Salad with Candies Walnuts, Pepper jack Cheese, Diced
Cucumbers & Pumpkin Bourbon Vinaigrette
Off the Rotisserie
House Brined Cajun Rotisserie Pig
Served on Soft Buns
With Choice of Sauces: Tangy & Sweet, Hot & Spicy,
Bourbon Chipotle Hot Sauce
Southern Cole Slaw
House Made Spicy & Sweet Pickles
Sides
Dirty Rice
Sweet Potato Tater Tots with Cool Ranch Dipping Sauce
Louisiana Mac & Cheese
Desserts
Chocolate Pecan Pies & Pralines
On the House
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Dining & Social
Food Minimum Cycles
Members A-G
Jan. 1-March 31
April 1-June 30
July 1-Sept. 30
Oct. 1-Dec. 31
Members H-O
Feb. 1-April 30
May 1-July 31
Aug.1-Oct. 31
Nov. 1– Jan. 31
Members P-Z
March 1-May 31
June 1-Aug. 31
Sept. 1-Nov. 30
Dec. 1-Feb. 28
Featured Beer
Moat Mountain Brewing Company
OPA’S OKTOBERFEST 5.2% ABV
A German-style lager of course! Amber in
color, the nose has mild sweetness, toasted
bread, dried grass and faint spices. Taste is
smooth and slightly crisp with medium body
and endearing toasted malt. Hints of biscuit and
nuts, herbal hop and spice lead into balanced
bitterness and a clean, semi-dry finish. Prost!
Draft and 16 oz Cans
OCTOBER
FEATURED COCKTAILS
Blood Orange Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, Sweet
Vermouth, and blood orange puree
Ginger-Pear Martini
Absolut Pears Vodka, Cointreau,
fresh lemon, ginger simple syrup
Makers Mark Collins
Makers Mark Bourbon, fresh lemon
simple syrup and club soda
Blackberry-Mint Prosecco
Prosecco, fresh blackberry, lemon
& pomegranate simple syrup
Friday Night Entertainment
Join us in the Lounge Friday nights
from 7:15PM– 9:15PM
October 7:
Jason St. Pierre
October 14:
Blues and Brews
Event in Ballroom
October 21:
Carmine Combo 6
October 28:
Brad Siegel and
Barry Young
Featured Wine
Chateau De Costis
2014 BORDEAUX Nose: Red berry, fruit; Palate: Soft
Smooth well balanced. Paired best
with meat or poultry and cheese.
REMINDER Dining Closed Mondays From Labor Day to Memorial Day
OCTOBER SHORT STOP HOURS Tues.-Friday: 12:00PM-4:00PM
Weekends: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Honor System Only
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Aquatics
POOL HOURS
MONDAY
5:00AM-10:30AM
11:30AM-9:30PM
TUESDAY
5:00AM-3:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
WEDNESDAY
5:00AM-9:00AM
9:45AM-10:30AM
11:30AM-1:00PM
2:00PM-3:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
THURSDAY
5:00AM-9:00AM
9:45AM-3:30PM
5:00PM-9:30PM
FRIDAY
5:00AM-9:45AM
11:30AM-9:30PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
5:00AM-9:30PM
WOODLANDS’ HOMEOWNER’S FRIENDLY TRI by Beth Streeter
Early on a sunny Saturday September morning, 9 friends and acquaintances pushed
off at the outdoor pool surrounded by family and friends to begin a self-organized
fun triathalon. Each swimmer had a designated color line (blue or white) and each
swimmer had a supporter cheering them on who also counted their 18 lengths.
Out of the water, they comfortably transitioned to their bikes for a 12 mile ride
throughout the Woodlands neighborhood followed by a 3.1 mile run throughout the
neighborhood.
The final leg was a little get-together at a member’s home to celebrate their
accomplishments, share in a fun experience and get to know one another in a
different way. Out of the 9 participants, only 4 had ever done a triathalon. While
several may not have ever chosen to do a triathalon, it was hard to say no to an
invitation from a member; especially one from the neighborhood.
About a month before the event, Sean O’Brien stopped in to check with staff to
make sure it would be okay to have this event at the club. At the time, he was
hoping to get some participants and he was pretty excited about the idea.
Interestingly enough, Sean had never done a triathalon himself. Every time I saw
Sean, he’d tell me another person who either committed to the tri or was
considering it. Once they committed, I started to see them in the pool for a practice
run or two just to feel what it would be like to swim 450 yards.
The intimate, no-pressure triathalon was such a positive experience that everyone is
already planning for next year. Congratulations to Sean for bringing together such a
fun event and congratulations to all the participants!
From left to right: Lori Coffin, Trish LeFevre, Chris Lefevre, Randy Harding, Allen
Bruce, Whitney Bruce, Beth Sperry, Thad Shattuck, Sean O'Brien
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Fitness
SKI CONDITIONING
WORKSHOP Tuesday, October 4
5:30PM-6:30PM
$10 per person
As tough as it is to say, ski season is fast approaching. Try to get a jump start on your season by attending this workshop on ski conditioning. Learn what exercises would better your experience on the slopes. We will cover ways to increase core strength, leg strength and upper body strength as well as an efficient way to improve your endurance on the slopes. Please sign up by September 30 by emailing Damian at [email protected]
EXERCISING
ETIQUETTE “Allowing others to Work-In”
A lot of times we are rushed to
get a work out in. Other times we
have more time to think about
what we want to do as well as
reflect on the day in between sets.
Whether you are a “Go-Getter”
or a “Maximize-My-Recovery”
type of exerciser, please do your
best at allowing others to work in.
Also you shouldn’t hesitate if
someone is sitting on a piece that
you intend to use. A friendly “do
you mind if I work in” is a great
gesture so we can all get our
workouts in.
As always, Thanks for making this
a friendly and fun place to work
out.
JOE’S CORNER: SOME TRUTHS ABOUT 6-PACK ABS Someone recently asked me about 6-pack abs, I don’t know if I gave the desired an-
swer. So, here I go attempting to answer. The biggest truth about having visible ab-
dominal muscles is you need to have a lower body fat percentage. On average men
need to be under 10% and women under 18%. You can’t spot reduce just your core
or crunch away fat from the area.
Body fat reduction occurs over the body as a whole and is done through intense
cardio, resistance training and diet. The best movements for fat burning are com-
pound movements like barbell squats, deadlifts, rows and kettlebell swings. These are
great since more muscle will be worked during each lift, major calories are burned
and the muscles of the core are trained. I feel performing compound movements is
the best way to train the core. The job of this muscle group is to protect the lumbar
spine, not just generating a crunching movement. The core does not require daily
direct training (like crunches), it should be trained like other muscle groupings with
proper rest and progressive resistance.
The ability to see your 6-pack (which we all have) will require a lifestyle change and
discipline. There is no quick fix to 6-pack abs. Abdominal fat is usually the last fat to
shed and the first to come back. Do the work and get the results!
6 OF THE MOST BASIC STRENGTHENING THE CORE: These exercises work directly on the muscles of the core to provide the increased
strength and stability that will help you to perform well in athletic activities and in
everyday life:
1. The Bridge: For this exercise, lie on your back on a gym or yoga mat. Bend your
knees, bringing your feet in closer to your body. Press your feet into the floor, lifting
your hips off the mat. Hold for 3 deep breaths. Then, bring your hips back down to
the mat. Repeat 10 times.
2. The Plank: Lie on your stomach on the gym mat. Raise the upper part of your
body with your arms, holding your arms extended. Lift the hips off the mat, trying to
keep the line of your body as straight as possible. Hold for 3 deep breaths, and then
lower your upper body back down to the mat. Repeat 10 times.
3. Abdominal Crunch: Lie on your back on the mat near a wall and place your feet
on the wall with knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Cross hands over your chest, while
lifting your head and shoulders off the floor. Hold for 3 deep breaths. Then, release.
Repeat 10 times.
4. Segmented Rotation: Lie on your back on the mat. Bend knees to a 90-degree
angle, and then twist at the waist, turning the knees to the right and down to the mat
surface. Hold for 5 seconds. Return to the upright position, and then turn the knees
to the left and lower to the mat. Repeat each side 5 times.
5. Quadruped: Start on hands and knees, with hands placed directly below the
shoulders. Raise the right hand off the mat and reach. Hold for 3 deep breaths and
release. Then, stretch the right leg straight backward & off the mat. Hold for 3
breaths and release. Repeat for the left arm, and then the left leg. Repeat on each ex-
tremity 5 times.
6. Superman Stretch: Lie on your stomach. Stretch your arms straight above your
head in line with your body. Lift the upper body off the mat and hold your legs
straight outward, just above the surface of the mat in a “Superman” flight position.
Hold for 5 seconds, and then release. Repeat 10 times
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Golf
OCTOBER GOLF
HIGHLIGHTS
PGA PRO-AM
Monday, October 3
Course reopens approx. 3:00PM
CREDITS CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5
Morning tee times-course open for
play
COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY
Monday, October 10
Course opens at 7:30AM
OCTOBER HOURS October Golf Course
and Pro Shop Hours
(subject to change)
Monday 12:00PM-DUSK
Tuesday-Friday 7:30AM-DUSK
Weekends & Holidays 7:30AM-DUSK
GOLF COURSE
CLOSING DATE Sunday, November 20
In order to “put the course to
bed,” the golf course will close to
all play at the end of the day on
Sunday, November 20.
to the Newest Member of the
WOODLANDS HOLE-IN-ONE
HALL OF FAME
Sherry McCarthy
August 24, 20016
Hole #7-122 yards
7 Wood
From the Director of Golf As we move into fall it is especially important to repair all
ball marks and replace all divots so that the greens and
fairways have the ability to recover before the growing
season is over.
Cool weather golf: Here are a few tips to make your Fall
golf more enjoyable:
Dress in layers: Three or more layers can work wonders if they
permit a free flowing swing. Don't worry, you can always peel off the
outers if the afternoon temperature creeps up to a balmy forty-
something degrees.
Acclimate: Take 20-30 minutes for a cold weather pre-game warm up
in the practice net or use an Orange Whip or weighted club. Use the
time as you normally would for stretching, hitting balls and swing practice, but most importantly get used to being outside. Use the extra
time to fine tune your outerwear and headgear before you step up to
the first tee.
Let's get real. You can suit up with the best cold weather gear
money can buy and you'll still be using an abbreviated swing. Don't
expect record breaking distances off the tee or massively long iron
play. Add one or two clubs to your normal shot distances
Play a softer golf ball: A hard rock ball like a Top Flite XL will feel
like a steel ball bearing on a cold day, so opt for a softer option, like
the Srixon Q Star or Soft Feel or Callaway Super soft.
Keep your hands warm! This is the single most important tip for
cold weather golf! Your hands are your only link to the club, and you
need feel to play good golf. If your hands are frozen, you lose all your
feel and your game will suffer, especially around the greens. Get
yourself a nice pair of mittens and/or some hand warmers for your
pockets. Wear the mitts whenever you aren’t hitting a shot, and take
them off prior to hitting.
Thank you. Keep swinging!
Doug Van Wickler, PGA
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Golf
FROSTY? YOU BET! The dreaded frost delay…
A frost delay of, for example, one
hour does not automatically add
one hour to your scheduled tee
time. We can sometimes catch up
during a frost delay by combining
groups and using empty tee times.
Feel free to call or email the golf
shop for a “best guess” during a
delay.
ATTENTION ALL GOLF
SHOP CREDIT WINNERS! All 2016 golf shop credit will expire
as of October 31, 2016. Redeem
your credit winnings early for the
best se lect ion . Sorry , no exceptions.
GREEN FEE AND CART
SAVINGS PACKAGES
EXPIRATION DATE
REMINDER Please remember, the Guest Green
Fee and Cart packages are non-refundable and must be used this
year. They may not be carried over
to the next season. *course closing
date is November 20, 2016
PATRIOTS AND RED SOX
GEAR IS HERE!
SHOP EARLY FOR THE
BEST SELECTION!
CONGRATULATIONS 2016 CHAMPIONS!
GOVERNORS CUP CHAMPIONS
Mike DeLuca and John Lesniak
PRESIDENTS CUP CHAMPION
TBD
MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION
Johnny Powers
MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPION
TBD
WOODLANDS CUP CHAMPION
TBD
WOMEN’S CLUB CHAMPION
Kathi O’Grady
FIRST FLIGHT CHAMPION
Regina Walsh
WOMEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPION
Laurie Hyndman
WOMEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER
Cindy Maxsimic and Kathi O’Grady
MEN’S MEMBER-MEMBER
Peter Holland and Scott Rousseau
JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPION AGES 14-17
Riley Lonsdale
AGES 11-13
Bennett Berg
AGES 8-10
Ian Christie
KATAHDIN CUP CHAMPION
Patti Lage VS Cecily Whiting BRADBURY CUP CHAMPION
Barbara Saabye
CONGRATULATIONS
2016 GOVERNORS
CUP
CHAMPIONS
Mike DeLuca and
John Lesniak
RUNNERS UP
Drew Swenson and
Mark Lannon
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Tennis
GUEST POLICY AND
SIGN-IN REMINDER As we move indoors this Fall and Winter, we
remind you that all guests need to be signed in
to our log located just outside the bubble
door.
Guests are limited to five visits per calendar
year regardless of the member with whom
they attend the club.
We appreciate your continued support in
following this important club rule.
WOODLANDS HALLOWEEN THEMED
TRIPLES TOURNAMENT NEW DATE: Friday, October 28
6:00PM-8:00PM
$20/person with prizes to be awarded
Gather your team, find your best Halloween
costume and prepare to compete! Triples is a
fast paced, fun-filled game for all levels.
Your team must consist of the following;
1. All teams will have 4 teammates
2. At least 1 male player
3. At least 1 female player
4. At least 1 non-regular player (plays at the Woodlands 1 or fewer times/week)
