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Ladies’ Golf Demo & Improvement ClinicTuesday, October 1

Wednesday FamilyNightsWednesdays, October 2, 9, 23

Heritage Membership &Signature Gold MeetingOctober 2, 5:30-7

PIG Charity Golf Tournament & PartyFriday, October 4

Cooking with Chef HosieLamb Shank NightTuesday, October 8

Wellness Series “Acceptance” Wednesday, October 9

Wednesday FamilyNight and BingoWednesday, October 16

Irene’s Small Plate CuisineFriday, October 18

Costumed Family Boo-fetWednesday, October 30

Yoga on the LawnFriday, November 1

M G A BlowoutSaturday, November 2 andSunday, November 3

Beau Chêne Country ClubGentelmen’s Member-MemberTwo-Man Point Quota Tournament

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Schedule of EventsFriday, October 11 6:30 P.M. Shotgun 9-Hole Night Golf Tournament Two-Best Net Balls of Foursome

7:30 P.M. Ladies Wine and Charcuterie

8:30 P.M. Dinner Hors d’oeuvres with Call Brand Open Bar and Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Saturday, October 12 9:30 A.M. Shotgun 1st Round of the Championship Magnolia Course

1:30 P.M. (Approximately) Poolside Burger Cookout with Keg of Beer Team Putting Contest – Alternate Shot

Sunday, October 13 10:00 A.M. Shotgun 2nd Round of the Championship Oak Course Following Play Awards Presentation & Steak Cookout with Keg of Beer on Patio & Ballroom

e are excited to invite our entire golf membership to a fantastic weekend of golf and spirits. This

year’s event has a few new twists that we believe will make this a memorable event.

Each participant will receive two tee gifts. Overall Champions will be awarded a Handled Etched Lead Cut Crystal Trophy Vase and Flight Winners will receive a beautiful Etched Crystal Trophy Vase.

The weekend kicks off with a 9-hole Night Golf Tournament on Friday Evening. We are excited to add a unique practice round experience which will include night golf and on-course spirits. The ladies are invited to a Wine Tasting Event while the gentlemen are on the course Friday evening. Upon completion of play, players and spouse/guest are invited to a Cocktail Party with ‘dinner hors d’oeuvres’ and Pari-Mutuel wagering. Bring your Cash!

The tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday. The format is a Two-Man Point Quota with a 50% adjustment following day one results. Members must have a current USGA Handicap.

Sign-up sheet located in Golf ShopEntry Fee: $600 per team

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appy October! This month and next, we are offering a SPECIAL deal to Beau Chêne homeowners.

Eight years ago, in an effort to encourage BCCC residents to join the Club, we offered the Heritage Golf Membership for a limited time. It is unique in that it is the only membership that can be included with the sale of a Beau Chêne resident’s home, thereby increasing the home’s value. Further, if the seller purchases another home inside Beau Chêne, they can maintain their membership too. Since we have many new residents, we have decided to make the Heritage Golf Membership available for a limited time only once again.

the heritage golf membership offer(Exclusively for Beau Chêne Homeowners)Initiation Fee: $5,000; Monthly Dues: $361.00 (If you prefer, the initiation fee may be paid with $1,000 down, plus 4 payments of $1,000 every 3 months over one year.)

Phone Directory

ClubhouseTennis & Fitness CenterOak GrillGolf Pro ShopDirector of AgronomyPoolCorporate Office

Email AddressesChris Inman, Presidentchrisi@beauchenecc.com

Don Beaver, Club Managerdonb@beauchenecc.com

Fred Schroeder, Director of Golffreds@beauchenecc.com

Matt Campagne, Assistant Managermattc@beauchenecc.com

Ted Smith, Director of Agronomyteds@beauchenecc.com

John Ballard, Director of Tennis johnb@beauchenecc.com

Hosie Bourgeois, Executive Chef hosieb@beauchenecc.com

Mary Piper, Director of Fitness mary@beauchenecc.com

Darlene Saucier, Director of Childcare darlene@beauchenecc.com

Zane Wilson, Membership Directorzane@beauchenecc.com

Hours of Operation

Golf OperationsPro Shop Tuesday-Sunday 7a.m. - 6p.m.Range open 7:30 a.m. - 6p.m.Range closes at 5p.m. on Sunday Closed Mondays

Tennis / Fitness OperationsAccess available from 4:30 a.m. - 11p.m. with access card. Indoor tennis until 11p.m., Reception staffed 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. and Sun.

Childcare HoursMonday-Thursday 8-2 p.m. & 4:30-8 p.m.Friday 8-2 p.m. & 5:30-9 p.m. (small fee)Saturday 9a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday CLOSED

POOL OPERATIONSMembers swim at your own risk 8 am until dark.

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by Zane Wilson, BCCC Membership Director

Membership

H Heritage Golf Members will have access to all BCCC facilities with the exception of the Fitness Center which is an “optional add-on”.

signature goldAll BCCC Members are enrolled in ClubBenefits provided through our Club Alliance Membership with ClubCorp where you have access to a network of more than 300 private golf, country and city clubs across the country. In addition, Members may elect to enroll in the enhanced Signature Gold Unlimited benefit where you will enjoy FREE GOLF, FREE DINING AND MORE when you travel within that same network of over 300 private clubs.

introductory meetingThere will be a special introductory meeting of these benefits with complimentary beer/wine and hors d’oeuvres on Tuesday, October 2nd at 5:30 pm (RSVP at 985-845-3571). If you are unable to attend and wish to receive more information, please contact myself or Club Manager, Don Beaver.

I know you will join me in giving a warm welcome to Darren and Tina Chiasson! The Chiasson family is looking forward to playing golf, attending wine tastings, happy hours, pool events and gourmet dinners with wine pairings. They enjoy boating, wakeboarding, biking, exercising and watching Saints and LSU games with each other and their friends. Darren is the Vice President of Wine at Republic National Distributing Company; Nick,

Welcome New Memberstheir eldest son, just graduated from Spring Hill College, and is employed at HUB International; son Ben just started at St. Paul’s School, while Tina recently retired from her social work profession.

Please also welcome Jay and Amy Budd! The Budd’s are excited to play golf, workout at the fitness center, go to the pool and attend gourmet dinners, wine tastings and cooking classes. They enjoy Disney World, the beach, bike-riding and LSU and Saints football. Jay graduated from Northwestern State University and Amy from LSU.

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5K Race for Charity on Wednesday, Nov. 27th.

“Socially and Culinarily Speaking”• Executive Chef Hosie Bourgeois is hosting a three-course Chef’s Dinner in the Kitchen on Tuesday, Oct. 8th from 6 to 8pm.• The ever-popular Family Night Buffet w/BINGO! returns on Wednesday, Oct. 16th where participants enjoy a delicious dinner and take a chance at 10 cash jackpots!• Our new dining concept, Irene’s Small Plates, will return on Friday, Oct. 18th.• Our Annual Costume BOO-FET Dinner will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30th as costumed attendees compete for prizes while enjoying a Halloween-themed dinner buffet.• Note: We are hosting a large number of Club as well as private events in October that will frequently close Morgan’s, as noted on the Club Calendar. In fact, the entire Club will be closed due to a private event on Saturday, October 19th. Please plan your Club patronage accordingly and we appreciate your understanding.

Coming Attractions•We are delighted to present a Dinner and a Show featuring Comedian and Magician Denny Corby paired with a three-course dinner on Thursday, Nov. 14th (see this issue for Hosie’s menu). Denny is a nationally renowned entertainer who recently appeared on Penn & Teller’s television show. Please join us for a delightful evening of food, drink and merriment!•Our BCCC Holiday Events are always exceptionally popular; and the sooner you make your reservations, the sooner you can guarantee your family will not miss out: (1) Thanksgiving arrives later this year (November 28th) and our service hours for our Thanksgiving Feast Buffet will be noon to 3pm. Please plan your family’s holiday feast reservations. We will also be offering “sandwich leftovers” for attendees – perfect for the Saints vs. Falcons game later that evening.

by Donald “Don” E. Beaver, Jr., CCM, CCE - Club Manager

From the Manager

am certain that I am preaching to the choir when I say “we sure are excited about the month of October with its

wide array of events, gorgeous weather and football!” So, without any further ado, let’s see what the month has in store for you at your Beau Chêne Country Club!

Golf• Head Golf Pro Fred Schroeder has a morning long Demo & Clinic in store for the ladies on Tuesday, Oct. 1st.• The 39th Annual PIG Charity Tournament and Party will be held on Friday, Oct. 4th.• A special Gentleman’s 3-Day Member-Member Golf Tournament is slated for Friday, Oct. 11th – Sunday, Oct. 13th.• The Beau Chêne LGA will be hosting their 2-day Match Play Club Championship Tuesday, Oct. 22nd through Wednesday, Oct. 23rd with an awards luncheon to follow play on Wednesday.• Another BCCC Men’s Golf Tournament Series event will be contested on Saturday, Oct. 26th.• Couples are invited to participate in a Fall Scramble golf event on Sunday, Oct. 27th.• November begins with our annual 2-Day MGA Blowout Golf Tournament Saturday, Nov. 2nd – Sunday, Nov. 3rd.

Tennis/Fitness• Our Third Annual Club Championships for Singles and Doubles will be held throughout the month of October.• The hottest and newest racquet sport – Pickleball – will make its debut with a Play & Social event at 6pm on Friday, Oct. 18th. It’s great fun for all ages!• Yoga on the Lawn with Happy Hour makes a return engagement on Friday, Nov. 1st.• The Boys’ Hope Girls’ Hope Charity Tennis Tournament returns to BCCC Thursday, Nov. 14th – Sunday, Nov. 17th. • Our new Junior Running Club is training with Coach and Agronomist Ted Smith every Monday afternoon with the intent of participating in the community-wide Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run and

I (2) Our annual Breakfast with Santa is so popular that we schedule it for two consecutive Saturdays, December 7th and 14th from 9 to 11am. (3) Our Annual Christmas Sunday Brunch Buffet will be held 11am to 2pm on Sunday, December 22nd and will feature a delightful array of holiday-themed culinary creations. (4) This year, we are “turning back the clocks” with a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration on Tuesday, December 31st from 8pm to 12:30am. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course gourmet dinner, entertainment (the show band “Witness”), midnight champagne, hats/noisemakers and so much more for $160++/couple. Tables of 8 to 10 seats are available and filling quickly.

Membership NewsPlease take a moment to read BCCC Membership Director Zane Wilson’s column this month. An exceptionally rare opportunity (previously offered in 2011) will be offered during the months of October and November where existing resident members can choose to upgrade to a Heritage Membership, and Beau Chêne resident non-members can join as a Heritage Member. A Heritage Membership is the only classification that can be included with a sale of a home in Beau Chêne, further increasing the value of that home. Further, if the seller purchases another home in Beau Chêne, he/she is permitted to maintain a Club membership!To help introduce this opportunity, as well as re-introduce members to the “Signature Gold” membership benefit, a special informational reception will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd at 5:30pm complete with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beer/wine. Please RSVP to 985-845-3571.

Clearly, it is a great time to be a part of the Beau Chêne Country Club resort lifestyle!

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Golf Newsby Fred Schroeder, Director of Golf

Oct 11 (Fri) - Oct 13 (Sun)Beau Chêne Country Club

Gentleman’s Member-Member (see front page of this newsletter)

Oct 17 (Thur)Cleveland Golf Scoring Clinic

5:00 P.M. Driving Range

Oct 26 (Sat)BCCC Member Tournament Series 8:00 A.M. Tee Times / Course TBD

Oct 27 (Sun)Couples’ Fall Scramble

11:30 A.M. Shotgun / Oak Course

Nov 2 (Sat) - Nov 3 (Sun)MGA Season Ending

Blow-Out Tournament8:30 A.M. Shotgun / Oak Course

upcoming events

Wiley ConnLabor Day Match Play First Flight Champion

John Guidry & Fred Green Labor Day Match Play Second &

Third Flight Champions

Things to Know as BCCC MembersCourse Rules1. Please place the rake within the bunker with the handle sticking out of the bunker after you have groomed and exited the bunker.

2. Effective September 1st, we have reinstated the Golf Cart Restriction Signs in front of the greens on all Par

4’s & Par 5’s and have requested you please keep your cart on the path on all Par 3’s. Staff has been instructed to report any violations and a written warning will

Ted Dittmer 2019 Labor Day Gold Tee Flight Champion

Brandon Bowling 2019 Labor Day Match Play Champion

Cleveland Golf Scoring ClinicThursday, October 17th @ 5:00 - 6:30 P.M.The secrets of scoring from 125 yards & in 90 minutes of short game instruction$150.00 Includes Short Game Clinic, Wedge Fitting, and Brand New Wedge for all Attendees Cleveland Golf Scoring Clinic is limited to the first 10 members that sign up.

Golf and Health BenefitsGolf is proven to be great for your health over your whole lifetime. If you didn’t think golf was an active lifestyle, then note just how active it is.

Walking the 18 holes equates to 4-8 miles; 11-17,000 Steps and 1,200 Calories burned. Golf and Health and the University of Edinburgh published an infographic that highlighted the level of reduced risk of chronic health conditions if you have an active lifestyle. Physical activity associated with reduced risks of chronic conditionsDiabetes -30% to 40% Depression / Dementia -20% to 30%CVD, Stroke -20% to 35%Colon Cancer -30% Hip Fractures -36% to 68%

Help you and your family live an active lifestyle which will contribute to a longer and better life. It’s never too late to start, so let’s see more golfers walking beginning this fall.

be issued, a 2nd offense will constitute a $25.00 fine. Fines will increase with multiple infractions. PLEASE RESPECT YOUR COURSES AND OBEY THE CART RULES

Janice Hontas, Donna Deano, and Beverly Flynt living the good life on #2 Mag

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Ladies Linksby Louise Rusch, BCLGA Public Relations

Upcoming BCLGA Events

October 2 - Team PlayOctober 9- Step Aside ScrambleOctober 16 - Fred’s Three Ball

October 22-23- Match Play Club Championship

Awards & Lunch on 23rd

October 30- Low Gross/Low Net

Events open to all Beau Chêne lady golfers. The pro shop can help you establish a handicap if you’re just beginning. “Test Drive” two play days before joining BCLGA if you’d prefer.

Call Mary at (985) 845-0031 for more info.

Mark Your Calendars-Ladies Match Play Championship!The annual tournament for the title of Beau Chêne Ladies Club Champion will be held on October 22-23. It uses a flighted match play format. Flights will be set by handicap. The winner’s name is engraved on a permanent trophy. Play will be followed by lunch and awards on October 23. Don’t miss out. Sign up now!!

BCLGA at Northshore Women’s Golf AssociationMany of our members competed in the season opening Shamble tournament at Oak Knoll Country Club on September 10, 2019. Congratulations to Nancy Wagner who was on the first place team.

Congratulations also to Judy Dotter and Janice Hontas who were on the third place team. Additionally, Janice won the closest to the hole prize. Go Beau Chêne!! Golf Terms You May Not Know…Double Bogie: ‘Casablanca’ followed by ‘African Queen’.Greens: Lunch you eat when you’d really prefer a cheeseburger.Wood: Where you can find a ball.“fat”eral hazard: a penal area only in play for shots chunked immediately forward“rue”tine: a tortuously slow pre-shot process so ingrained it will never get fasterSand “bragger”: a 20 handicapper who boasts about his 91 “beating” a scratch’s 72

The ladies gather each month for a Final Friday Happy Hour at the Club. Our next gathering will be October 25 at 5:00 p.m. in the Oak Grill (a private event bumped us out of Morgan’s). Please join us. We’d love to see you!

2019 Beau Chêne CC Labor Day Match Play ChampionshipAug 31 - September 2 Oak CourseChampionship Flight1st Round Brandon Bowling defeats Rob Burton 5 & 3 Scott Foreman defeats Gareth Reardon 4 & 3 Skip Sewell defeats Doug Cristina Forfeit Matt Taylor defeats Joel Childress 4 & 3Semi-Finals B. Bowling defeats S. Foreman 5 & 4 S. Sewell defeats M. Taylor 2 UpChampionship Round Brandon Bowling defeats Skip Sewell 5 & 42019 Match Play Champion Brandon Bowling

First Flight1st Round Chad Maxedon defeats Herb Flood Forfeit Wiley Conn defeats Duke Truby 7 & 5 Roy Thompson defeats Jared Legendre 20 Holes Rick Howard defeats Richie Kabrich 5 & 4Semi-Finals W. Conn defeats C. Maxedon 7 & 6 R. Howard defeats R. Thompson 19 HoleChampionship Round Wiley Conn defeats Rick Howard 2 & 12019 First Flight Champion Wiley Conn

Second Flight1st Round Lee Pearson defeats Bruce Broussard Forfeit Joel Oliveire defeats Don Wise Forfeit Brad Tschirn defeats Allan Rhodes 5 & 3 John Guidry defeats Rick Courville ForfeitSemi-Finals J. Oliveire defeats L. Pearson 3 & 2 J. Guidry defeats B. Tschirn 1 UpChampionship Round John Guidry ddefeats Joel Oliveire 2 & 12019 Second Flight Champion John Guidry

Third Flight1st Round Heath Wahden defeats Ray Byerley 2 & 1 Bill Summers defeats Steve Ernst 4 & 3 Fred Green defeats Mark Lingle 6 & 5 Eron Davis defeats Jay Young 5 & 4 Semi-Finals H. Wahden defeats B. Summers 19 Hole F. Green defeats E. Davis 5 & 4Championship Round Fred Green defeats Heath Wahden 19 Holes2019 Third Flight Champion Fred Green

Tournament Results

Gold Tee Flight1st Round Ralph Marshall defeats Richard Childers 3 & 2 Ted Dittmer defeats Jay Capouch 2 & 1 Hubert Herre defeats Larry Oggs 6 & 5 Jeff Kindl defeats Bill Cook 4 & 3Semi-Finals T. Dittmer defeats R. Marshall 3 & 2 H. Herre defeats J. Kindl 6 & 4Championship Round Ted Ditttmer defeats Hubert Herre 1 up2019 Gold Tee Champion Ted Dittmer

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Tennis Newsby John Ballard, Tennis Director

Happy Fall Y’all! What a great month for beautiful weather and even better tennis! Here are some of the events and happenings we

have going on this month...

First, be on the lookout for our 3rd Annual Club Championship Singles and Doubles Tournament beginning the first week of the month. This is a flex format, so you have one week to schedule your match with your opponents. The tournament should last about 6 weeks. I’m excited to see who comes out on top and reigns supreme as the Beau Chêne Club Champion(s) this year!

Second, please mark your calendars and save the date for our annual charity tournament coming up in November. We will be hosting the Boys’ Hope Girls’ Hope Charity Tennis Tournament the weekend of November 14-17. This is a team event and this year we will have men’s and women’s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0+ doubles divisions. This is a great event with lots of tennis, food, and drinks, complete with a silent auction, all for a terrific cause so please come join in on the fun! Our first Pickleball Social will be on Friday October 18th at 6pm. No need to bring anything but yourself! Drinks and all equipment will be provided and childcare will be available as well. More information will be at the tennis desk as it gets closer and there will be a sign-up sheet for anyone who’s interested in playing. We would love to see this catch on and become yet another fun way to enjoy yourself at the Club!

The Junior program is steadily growing with more kids coming out to clinics and matches each week. It’s a terrific group of kids with tons of enthusiasm and I love the energy they bring here to the courts! Coach Oscar will be running the Beau Chêne Junior League this month which was so much fun in the spring. It is so

great to watch when the kids are getting quality practice along with regular weekly match play and some of the points being played are crazy entertaining! We have junior clinics available for all levels and ages so please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information.

Finally, USTA Combo season is winding down and we have multiple teams

competing in this fun league. I can report that Olivia Simpson’s 5.5 team has punched their ticket to State at Shreveport in November. I will give additional updates at the end of the season. If you have any questions or are interested in participating in any of the events or activities we have going on, please feel free to call or stop by the tennis desk at any time...we’d love to take care of you!

Rebecca MacMaster, Michelle Pecararo, Bridgette Taylor from the state qualifying team

ctober has arrived and cooler weather is coming. There are a number of activities, indoor and out, happening at Beau

Chêne Country Club this month. Childcare is open every Friday night from 5:30-9pm for a small fee for all Beau Chêne members. Feel free to utilize the childcare services if you will be attending Friday night events at Beau Chêne. Space is limited, so please call ahead to reserve a spot.

On Saturday, October 19 from 6 to 9pm, we will provide childcare for Beau Chêne

by Darlene Saucier, Childcare Director

Childcare News

O members attending the Mary Queen of Peace Fleur-de-Fall Fundraiser. Please call to make reservations.

We are excited to be hosting a Kids’ Movie Night on Friday, October 25th. “Monsters, Inc.”, rated G, will be the movie shown and children will have a themed snack and activities. Space is limited so please reserve your spot soon.

On Thursday, October 31, Childcare will be open 8am-1:30pm as usual, but will be closed that evening in observance of Halloween.

Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 1:30pm & 4:30pm – 8:00pmFriday 8:00am – 1:30pm & 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm Sunday CLOSED

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Fitness Newsby Mary Piper, Fitness Director

I t is finally Fall and I’m hoping the cooler weather is about to greet us! I’m so excited about some upcoming events

and hope you will be too. As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, we are happy to present to you another Wellness Series. This one will be on Mindfulness and the series will be spread over 3 months, with three different topics.

All of the sessions will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting this

Fitness Memberof the month

This month I’m pleased and honored to highlight one of our Fitness members who has been a member since we opened, Barbara Ryan.

If you work out at the gym, I’m sure you have seen her working out. She is a very dedicated gym goer, always working out either on the cardio machines or doing her weight training. She truly is the definition of a healthy person and it shows. She is one of the sweetest and kindest people I know and is an inspiration for those who would like to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into their daily routine.

month, October 9th from 6:30-7:30pm and will be held in the fitness studio. The first session will be on Acceptance. The second session will be on Wednesday, November 13th on Gratitude and the final session will be held on Wednesday, December 11th on Letting-Go. (BCCC No. 1344).Please save the dates on all three sessions. You can sign up on our Mind/Body app to reserve your space. I feel everyone will benefit from all topics and enjoy the peacefulness you will experience

when you leave.

SAVE THE DATE for our next Yoga on the Lawn Happy Hour! I’m very excited to be able to offer another fun event at the Pavilion on Friday, November 1st from 5:30-6:30. Please grab some of your neighbors and friends and join us as we all enjoy practicing our yoga on the lawn as we view the beautiful scenery of the lake and golf course. This is for all levels, beginners to advance. Sign up on Mind/Body.

How long have you been a Beau Chêne Fitness Member?I joined Beau Chêne’s Fitness Center when it opened. Although it has been quite a few years, I can’t say exactly how long.

With all the options out there for Fitness Clubs, what made you decide to join Beau Chêne’s Fitness Center?Having been a member of one of the large clubs, I appreciated the convenience, smaller size, and friendly feeling of the BC facility.

Have you always worked out? If so, at what age did you start?For many years, I was a “casual” exerciser. Exercise was always the activity I could forego when demands of family and/or career popped up. Then I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and

decided to get more serious about fitness routines. Using the services of a personal trainer has made a significant difference for me. I got serious about fitness in my 60s.

How important is nutrition to you? Is there anything you won’t eat? What is your go-to snack?I think nutrition is extremely important to overall health. Moderation is my guiding principle. Although I generally maintain a diet of fruits, vegetables, low carbs and healthy sources of protein, I also eat red meat in moderation and have the occasional sweet. My go-to snacks are nuts and apples as well as peanut butter or cheese and crackers.

Do you have a fitness goal? If so, what is it?Overall, I exercise to stay healthy.

Specifically, I want to maintain and/or increase bone density.

How many times a week do you work out?Exercise is part of my daily routine. I try to work out at least 5 times per week. Do you have a workout routine? Can you give us an example of your daily/weekly routine?I alternate days of strength training with days of cardio exercises.

What is your favorite exercise? Least?The rowing machine has been a great addition to my routine. I like that it exercises both upper and lower body. The weight machines for upper body are most challenging for me.

What is your favorite part of the fitness center?The fitness center is a very comfortable, friendly place. I like that there are members of various ages and skill levels and not just body building “jocks”.

What is your biggest fitness pet peeve?Getting fit is a process so I don’t see immediate results. Sometimes that is frustrating.

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Barbara Ryan

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Wednesday Family NightsOctober 2Turtle Soup au SherryFried ChickenPork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pepper Jack QuesoShrimp and Salmon Kebobs with Red Curry SauceCous Cous with Garden HerbsAlfredo Baked MacaroniRoasted Veggie HashCrepes Fitzgerald with Warm Strawberry Sauce

October 9Creole Onion SoupFresh Broiled Amberjack with Louisiana Strawberry SalsaRoast Beef Brisket au Jus with Horseradish SauceChicken Tikka MasalaBasmati RiceGarlic Mashed PotatoesHaricot Verts with Shallot ButterWhite Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Glaze

October 16 – BINGO!Zuppa Toscano with Kale and SausageFried ChickenRicotta Stuffed Italian Sausage BallsCrab Stuffed Peppers BordelaisePasta PuttanescaGrilled EggplantBaked Romano SpinachWarm Tres Leches Cornbread

October 23Cauliflower Cheddar BisqueRedfish Meuniere AmandineFried Pork Chops with Crawfish Monica SauceHoney Mustard Roasted Chicken with Smoked Chile CremaAcadian Fried RiceRoasted Fall SquashGarlic Buttered Green BeansApple Cinnamon Cobbler

October 30Boo-Fet

Aqua Zumba Happy Hour!

Fitnesscontinued from page 7 Statistics show that most people start off great when they join a gym, but then after a month or two never go back. What motivates you to keep going?I have seen very good results improving my bone density by doing regular exercise with the guidance of a personal trainer. So, the routines are working for me and that is an incentive to keep going.

How do you feel incorporating fitness into your lifestyle has helped in other ways besides physically?Feeling good physically gives me an overall positive attitude and helps me with the challenges of aging and daily life.

What would you say to people who are residents but not Fitness Members at Beau Chêne?I would encourage anyone to give the BC Fitness Center a try. It is very different from the large clubs – the convenience is great!

Any advice you can offer to those who want to start with a fitness program but just can’t seem to make that first step?

The first step in starting a fitness program is really a mental commitment. Start small and increase activity over time. Achieving some level of physical fitness will greatly improve your quality of life.

Aqua Zumba

SM A L L P L AT E SIrene’s October Teasers – Friday, October 18

Fresh Shucked Gulf Oysters Ginger Mignonette Sauce | Crispy Wonton Chips

Lebanese NachosPulled Lamb |Olives | Tomatoes | Fried Chick Peas | Pita Chips | Fresh Zhoug | Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce

Blooming Japanese Eggplant Roma Tomato Puttanesca | Spicy Garlic Aioli

Linz Bone-in Filet Chop Roasted Cauliflower | Spinach Puree | Garlic Butter Sauce

Served Every Sunday9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

$15 for adults and $7.50 children under 12 years of age

Reservations suggested for parties of 5 or more

Beau ChêneBrunch Buffet

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Thursday Lunch BuffetsOctober 3Tomato Basil SoupRotisserie Chicken with BBQ AioliFried CatfishBaked Potato BarBroccoli Cheddar Casserole

October 10Red Bean Soup with Smoked SausageBlackened Chicken BordelaiseShrimp CreoleSteamed Louisiana RiceSautéed Snap Beans

October 17Curried Chick Pea SoupSouthern Fried ChickenSeafood Stuffed Mirliton with Cheese SauceGarlic Mashed Potatoes and GravyStewed Okra with Tomatoes and Onions

October 24Lemon Chicken Soup with Garden BasilRoast Pork Loin au Jus with Horseradish SauceBlackened Catfish with Citrus ButterTwice Baked Potato CasseroleSteamed Vegetable Medley

October 31Butternut Squash BloodAll Hallows Ham with Ghoulish GlazeCreepy Crispy Catch with Tartar-Treat SauceGore-Met Mac and CheeseGrilled Zomb-inni

O c to b e r S t a f f A n n i ve r s a r i e s

Sidney MartinezWait Staff - 4 Years

Richard DavidsonCart Barn/Range Attendant

2 Years

Annsley LedouxChildcare - 1 Year

Patrick Gill, Jr.Assistant Course Superintendent

1 Year

Forrest RicoCook - 1 Year

by Hosie Bourgeois, Executive Chef

What’s Cookin’

he most common question that I’m asked when I tell people I’m a chef is: what is your favorite thing

to cook? To which I usually respond, “I’m in love with food so whatever I’m cooking now is always my favorite!” This is honestly a half truth because secretly my favorite thing to cook is shank.

Truthfully, anyone can cook a tenderloin as long as they don’t overcook it as it is the least used muscle on an animal hence the most tender. To me there is something truly wonderous about taking the most used muscle which is usually the toughest

and turning it into the most tender and delicious dish you’ll ever eat. My love for lamb and cooking shanks combines these two into my truly favorite dish.

I’ll be preparing a “Dinner in the Kitchen” Tuesday, October 8th beginning at 6pm with my favorite dish as the star of the show.

Make ryour eservations early! $40 per person includes the three courses (see menu below) and accompanying wine. Please join me for a night of food, wine, and fun. Bon Appetit!

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Lamb Shank In The KitchenTuesday, October 8 at 6pm

1st- Arugula SaladOlives | Tomato | Feta | Onion | Charred Lemon-ette

2nd- Braised New Zealand Lamb ShankRoasted Tomato Jus | Flash Fried Spinach | Angel Hair Pasta

Red Pepper Romano

3rd- Floating IslandPoached Meringue | Hard Crack Caramel

Grand Marnier Crème Anglaise | Fresh Banana$40/person includes the three courses and accompanying wine.

Sea Monster Gumbo

Sinful Salad Bar with Horrific Hummus and Devil Eggs

Mummy’s Meaty Lasagna with Vampire Blood

Fright Night Nachos starring: Creature from the Blackened Shrimp Lagoon

Unholy-Guacamole

Frightfully Fried Chicken

Demon Dogs and Crypt Chili

Monster Mashed Potatoes n’ Grrrravy

Costumed Family Boo-fet Wed., October 30

Mummified Creature on the Cob

Carrot Scare-ffle

Horror-roni Pizza

Black Cat Tenders & Ghost Fries

Caramel Dipped Apples

Stay Puft Marshmallow Treats

Halloween Coffin Candy

Soft Serve the Dark Lord with Creepy Toppings

Devil’s Chocolate DessertsBewitched Hot Blondie

$18.95++/adult; $10++/child under 12 years of age

Golf Course Newsby Ted Smith, Director of Agronomy

hen growing plants in an uncontrolled environment, Mother Nature and mechanized systems

(such as irrigation systems) can both throw unexpected curve balls. This past August, we experienced a slew of different pitches that really made managing our Magnolia Course greens extremely challenging.

On the morning of August 6th, the meter panel on our main pump station for the Magnolia Course literally exploded (please see photo). Fortunately, the St. Tammany Parish fire department was on the scene within minutes and they were able to extinguish the fire quickly, preventing the station from burning down.

Though we were able to link the Magnolia irrigation with the Oak Course irrigation, we had to operate the Magnolia system at half pressure (which meant only watering with less than half the volume of water) for an entire month. During the week leading up to Labor Day, we had no overhead irrigation (we were limited to hand watering) on all of our Magnolia greens due to CLECO taking several days to reconnect the main power to our new meter panel. It wasn’t until Friday, September 6th that we were able to power the station back up and run at full capacity. During that time period prior to September 6th, we had record high daytime and nighttime heat and very little rainfall. These factors led to the decline of several of our greens (notably #7, #8, #10, #11, #12 and #13). In order to stop the decline and speed up the healing process, we sprayed fungicides and nematicides to prevent and control any root borne pathogens from further setting us back. We also arranged 2 different contractors; one which deep tine aerified the greens and the other that Dryjected. The deep tine process used a 3/8” solid tine to penetrate the surface of the greens to a depth of 9”. The Dryject process uses a high tech machine to inject a mixture of sand, nutrients and amendments to a depth of 9”. Both minimally disruptive cultural practices open up poor space and improve drainage, which is extremely beneficial to

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root growth and overall plant health. From a playability standpoint, the greens will be firmer and smoother. Please know that we are continuing to do everything we can to aid recovery in a timely manner, before the onset of cooler weather, with the least amount of disruption to the putting surface.

This month we will be busy spraying all the fairways, roughs, tees and approaches with a fall pre-emergent herbicide for the control and prevention of Poa annua (annual bluegrass) and other winter weeds in order to provide a cleaner golf course this winter and into next spring. In addition, we will over-seed the driving range tee with perennial ryegrass to provide a lush practice surface throughout the winter.

Around the Club, you may notice the installation of winter annual flowers. We will be planting an array of beautiful flowers and plants including dianthus, pansies, dusty miller, petunias and chrysanthemums. In addition, the lawns in front of the Club, pool and tennis will be over-seeded with perennial ryegrass. As a friendly reminder, please adhere to daily cart rulings (including not driving carts beyond the directional signs in front of the greens and keeping carts on the paths on all par-3s), remember to repair ball marks on greens and fill your divots with sand. This will go a long way in helping us maintain course conditions. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to ted@beauchenecc.com.

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Remains from Electrical Fire at Magnollia Course Pump Station

e are excited to announce the First Annual Beau Chêne Country Club Turkey Day Classic 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk!

Our race will be held on the morning of Wednesday, November 27th. Registration fees include a post-race party (located behind the clubhouse next to our beautiful Pavilion) complete with food, drinks, music and entertainment for the entire family.

Our food will include an assortment fresh fruits and Jambalaya provided by New Orleans’ own “Jambalaya Girl”. Drinks provided will include bottled water, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier electrolyte drink mix and freshly brewed beer supplied by North Shore native Ryan O’Donnell and Grand Derangement Brewing Company.

Entertainment includes a bounce house and face painting for the kids. We have also partnered with the North Shore Food Bank of Covington to include a food drive that will benefit local residents in need. Everyone who brings 5 cans of food will be entered into a raffle to win some great Beau Chêne prizes!

Cost of registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be $20 through October 31st, $25 through November 26th and $30 on race day. Cost for the 5K Run/Walk will be $30 through October 31st, $35 through November 26th and $45 the day of the race. All registrations prior to the race will be online and will include a minimal online registration fee. A Tech Race tee will be guaranteed to the first 150 registrants.

Awards for both races will be presented to top finishers based upon gender, as well as age. We will have early packet pickup on November 26th between 3:00 and 5:00 PM at the front desk of the clubhouse and the race day registration will be between 7:00 and 8:00 AM on November 27th. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00 AM. To sign up for the race, please go to:www.Cajuntiming.com or to our website www.beauchenecc.com where you will find a link to the form!

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