2017Oct.

Oyster RoastSunday, October 15

Seafood BuffetSaturday, October 28

Fall Member/ MemberOctober 7 & 8

Manager’s Message —by Anthony ChelenaEvery October we host a reception for all of our new Members and their sponsors. We hope it is an opportunity for our newest Members to be introduced to other Members and to further develop friendships within the Club. Invitations for this year’s New Member Reception were

mailed in late September. After our successful membership initiative earlier this year we expect a fantastic crowd. We hope all our new Members and their Sponsors will RSVP and attend.

Hemlocks have another new threat. Our property has several important stands of hemlocks. The most prominent creates the tunnel effect at our main entrance with the large hemlock trees. Maybe you have some prominent hemlocks at your home. We all heard about the woolly adelgid, but now there is a new parasite showing up in Henderson County, and at Hendersonville Country Club. It is

called elongated hemlock scale, and if untreated, it will kill our/ your hemlocks. You can see photographs of the pest by doing a computer search, then go to your yard and see if you have an infestation. Call me in mid-October if you are interested in knowing how we treated ours and what kind of control we achieved.

Do you remember last year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations? Pretty fun. Look for more of the same this year. Remember, our Noisy Family Dinner in the Grill will be NOISY! If you are at a stage in life where noisy kids aren’t for you- DON’T COME TO THE GRILL on NYE. Try upstairs at the Clubhouse instead, we’d love to serve you there. Downstairs at the Clubhouse again features #HCCLateNight with playoff football on the big screen and a DJ busting until 1:00 AM. We are going for a nightclub feel. Again, nonmember guests will be welcome and may pay cash if a Member sponsor calls ahead.

How is your college football team doing? My new team, the U, plays FSU on October 7. Give me a call. I’m ready to talk college football anytime.

Oyster RoastSunday, October 154:30 – 7:00$29.95++ Per Person

Oyster Roast-1 dozen per personShrimp Boil-NC Shrimp, Corn, Red Potatoes, Cajun SausageFried NC Oysters-Sauce RemouladeFried Catfish-Preserved Lemon AioliChicken Crispers for the kidsAndouille Stuffed Chicken Roulade Corn on the Cobb-New Bay SeasoningSaladsDessert Table 48 Hr Cancellation Policy in Effect

SeafoodBuffet

Low Country Seafood Bisque Shrimp CocktailSmoked Seafood DisplaySalad DisplayShrimp Curry, Coconut Milk,

Lime, Fish SauceSteamed Clams and Mussels,

Roasted Pepper, Chorizo, Saffron Broth

Miso Glazed Salmon, Brussels Slaw, Basmati Rice

Highland Gaelic-Beer Battered Cod-Malt Vinegar

Roast Prime Rib Cilantro-Lime Glazed Baby Back

RibsRoasted Heirloom Carrots, Dill,

Cedar Mountain HoneyGreen Beans-Benton’s BaconYukon Gold PotatoesCakes, Pies, Cobbler, Cookies

and Ice Cream

Saturday, Oct.285:00 – 7:30$26.95++

48 Hr Cancellation Policy in Effect

Access Code for Fitness Center & Tennis House The Fitness Center automatic lock system is now activated and locked 24 hours a day. Use Code 2261# for access. The Tennis House automatic lock system is activated and locked from 5 pm to 9 am and 24 hours a day on weekends. Code 2261# also opens the door to the Tennis House.

Ward Room Electric Jam PresentsLarry Keith & Steve Johnson

Friday November 3rd7:pm to 9:30 pm. Dinner menu available. No Reservations.

Thursday Night Whole Live Steamed

Maine Lobster 5:00 to 8:00 Market PriceMake Reservations as Quantities are Limited

To many, it may seem that the lobster’s most natural habitat is on a large, oval plate between a cup of drawn butter and a lemon wedge.

ABOUT THE

American LobsterCommercial LobsteringOnly a few of the hundreds of types of lobster are caught commercially. But those few species are some of the most heavily harvested creatures in the sea, and generate a multi-billion-dollar industry, with more than 200,000 tons of annual global catch.

The lobster that most people know from their dinner plates is the American lobster (Homarus americanus). The European lobster (Homarus gammarus) is another common commercially caught species. These cold water crustaceans live on their respective sides of the northern Atlantic Ocean. There are also tropical lobsters that are widely consumed, but these are generally clawless varieties called spiny and slipper lobsters.

Habitat and DietLobsters are ten-legged crustaceans closely related to shrimp and crabs. The bottom-dwelling American lobster flourishes in cold, rocky waters off the Atlantic coast of North

America. But lobsters can be found in all of the world’s oceans, as well as brackish environments and even freshwater. They have poor eyesight but highly developed senses of taste and smell. They feed primarily on fish and mollusks, but will consume algae and other plant life.

Reproduction and Life SpanFemale lobsters carry their eggs under their abdomens for up to a year before releasing them as larvae into the water. The larvae go through several stages in the water column before settling on the bottom, where they spend the rest of their lives. They generally prefer to live in self-dug burrows, in rocky crevices, or hidden among sea grasses. Lobsters must shed their shells in order to grow, and some species can live to

be 50 years old or more, growing continually throughout their lives.

As a Delicacy Lobsters have not always been considered chic eats. In 17th- and 18th-century America, they were so abundant in the northeast that they were often used as fertilizer. Laws were even passed forbidding people to feed servants lobster more than twice a week. However, improvements in U.S. transportation infrastructure in the 19th and 20th century brought fresh lobster to distant urban areas, and its reputation as a delicacy grew.

Threats to SurvivalPopulations of commercially important lobster species are thought to be declining, and overfishing, particularly of

clawed lobsters in Europe, is taking a toll. Additionally, pollution is causing shell rot and other illnesses in normally disease-resistant species.

Chef Steve Boeger

Golf News —by Ben Balentine Fall is in the air and our 2017 tournament season is coming to a close with only a few events remaining in October. The Fall Member – Member will be played on October

7th and 8th, followed by the VanArsdale Cup on October 14th & 15th, with Sunday’s round being played at H.C.C.

Arrival of the fall apparel has begun. This year we have added several new lines to our selection. Drop by and see what we have new for fall of 2017.

We request that anyone who has club towels and/or range bags and balls please return them to the golf shop. Our supplies are running low and we would appreciate your help. It has also been brought to my attention by numerous members that ball marks are not being fixed and sand traps are not being raked. Please be aware where your ball lands on the green and while fixing your ball mark, please find one more and repair it and remember to rake all your footprints and place the rake inside the trap.

PLEASE DO NOT GET YOUR BALL OUT OF THE HOLE USING THE CLUB HEAD OF YOUR PUTTER OR ANY CLUB. THIS CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE HOLE. WE HAVE A DEVICE IN THE GOLF SHOP THAT FITS ON THE END OF YOUR PUTTER THAT IS MADE FOR BALL RETREIVAL.

Just a reminder on how to play the out of bounds on holes #3, #4, #5,# 9 and #16. The scorecard states that out of bounds is defined by white stakes and/or fences. On hole 3 there are white stakes approximately 6 inches beyond the fence which mark out of bounds, therefore, the fence is played as an immovable obstruction and you may take free relief , stance plus one club length no closer to the hole. On hole 5 fences behind the green and to the far right of the green and on #4 fences to the left of the fairway and green have white stakes beyond them. The procedure of play is the same as hole 3.

As you all know, the driving range is played as out of bounds for safety reasons. When the ball comes to rest out of bounds, you must hit another ball from the tee with a stroke and distance penalty. If you are in doubt the ball is out of bounds please play a provisional ball to keep play moving. This comes into play off of #9 and #16 tees. If you should need further explanation please contact the golf shop.

Winter hours for the golf shop and golf course will move forward one hour effective Sunday October15th. The golf shop will open at 8:00am with the first tee time starting at 9:00am. The range will open at 8:00am and close 1 hour before sunset.

Bill Stokes made an eagle 2 on hole #14 and also bettered his age by 3 shooting a 76.

Dick Schultz scored an eagle 3 on hole #16.

Bill Alexander shot 82 to equal his age.

Charlie Phillips made an eagle 2 on hole #6 using a 6 hybrid.

Great Shots

Tournament Schedule October 7,8 Fall Member-Member Tee times 9:00am off #1 and #10 both day

October 9 CGA Women’s Four Ball 10:00am Shotgun

October 13 SMGA Closing Lunch 9:00 Shotgun

October 14, 15 VanArsdale Cup Sunday at HCC

October 16 Greens Aerification

Golf Tips —by Jay KingPlaying out of wet bunkers can be challenging because after learning how to get out of a bunker with normal

dry sand, we attempt to use the same technique on wet sand and this does not work. A bunker will get firmer due to rain or early morning dew. The firmer sand condition causes the bounce of your wedge at impact to “jump” through and take less sand. When you are challenged with hitting a bunker shot from a firm wet sand condition, try to set up in a way to get the wedge to dig into and through the sand. You will need to play the ball position more back in your stance

without opening your clubface. Your hands may be slightly pressed forward in your set up to allow for the leading edge of your wedge to dig into the sand. Hitting a bunker shot from firm sand will cause the ball to come out further as you will make more contact with the ball on the face of the club (due to less sand between clubface and ball). To help with this we will need to swing with a slower tempo than our normal bunker shot. Take a practice swing in the air above the ball and sand using the tempo and speed you normally would from this distance. Now try to repeat the swing with a slower tempo. Take 20% off from the practice swing. With practice you will get more comfortable determining the firmness of the sand when you take your stance and be able to adjust your shot accordingly.

PGA Junior League Golf Fall TournamentThursday, October 26th / 4:45 – 6:30 PMFormat will be 4-5 person Captains Choice. Juniors age 5-13 / Call the golf shop to sign up. 693-6507

Grounds —by Craig DejongPersonally, I feel that October is one of the best months to play golf. Cool crisp mornings are followed by warm

sunny afternoons. In addition, the golf course and fall foliage seems to get better each day.

In our department our priorities are changing as we move from daily maintenance to preparing the course for winter. Aerification of the greens and tees took place immediately after Labor Day. The weather cooperated allowing them to heal in time for the Carolinas Golf Association’s Super Senior Championship. Having the CGA bring tournament golf to Hendersonville Country Club is a great way to showcase the fantastic course we have. The CGA will be back this month for the Women’s 4-ball.

The days are getting shorter too. All of our mowing equipment is setup with headlights, and all of our staff members are given headlamps. This allows us to continue our normal start time, 6:00am, in the dark. Working in the dark is an entirely different experience. Safety is our biggest concern, and we stress it’s importance daily.

Feel free to contact me. craigwdejong@gmail.com

Junior GolfClinics4:00 – 5:00 PM$15.00 per clinic

Thursday, October 5th Thursday, October 12th

Call the golf shop to sign up. 693-6507

These after school group clinics will cover FUNdamentals, etiquette, rules, and skills needed to play your best and to enjoy this game. This is a great way for our juniors to meet new friends and fall in love with a game that they can play for a lifetime. Each week we will have weekly challenges to implement the skills learned during the clinics.

WGA —by Megan Wilson

Congratulations to all of our winners.Championship Flight 1st gross Debbie Rice 2nd gross Susan Mehiel 1st net Lavinia Zimmermann 2nd net Mary Lynn Griffin1st Flight: 1st gross Jackie Gregory 2nd gross Deneen Porter 1st net Bette Carter 2nd net Pat Blunck2nd Flight: 1st gross Sonja Waddell 2nd gross Laura Arch 1st net Barbara Clay 2nd net Caroline Bazzle

Club Championship tournament (Division A) was held on August 22nd & 24th with Deborah Altman crowned our 2017 Club Champion with a low gross of 181. Jane Hendrix was the low net winner with 138.

We are now into our final four weeks of scheduled tournaments and hope to see many of our friends participating.

Division B will be having their Fall Shoot on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Division A is scheduled for Member/Member on October 3rd and Captains Choice on October 31st with several Tuesday tournaments scheduled between.

WCWGA Season Finale Championship @ Kenmure CC, Oct. 10th & 11th.

Reminder: The closing luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 7th. Meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. and luncheon will immediately follow.

KICK OFF the Fall with a Fitness Goal!The class meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the Horizon Room at 8:45am. The class consists of low impact cardio, toning with light weights, ab & back strength, balance and stretching for a complete body workout. Contact Rose Huscher for additional information.

828-691-3835 cell/text Rose@WNCRealPro.com

Fitness CenterThe fitness room has 24/7 access for your convenience. Contact Rose for a complimentary orientation if you are uncertain how to use the equipment. 828-691-3835 cell/text

FITNESS by Rose Huscher

Paul HansenHenry JohnsonLutrelle O’CainAlison AlexanderHeather BarnetteShane GraggJeff ThompsonJeffrey and Amanda HillTom CooperChip GouldNathan KennedyAndrew and Brooke TateVictoria FlanaganKevin WestmorlandSonny IlerChris and Annie BattistaDan BaileyAngela HareMaria JohnsonAnthony and Cindy GallianBill O’CainAli ThomasTracy TownsendBrett and Kyle HulseyScott HaleBob StangBeau SingletaryCraig and Caroline KalpinskyMark GouldChip GouldBeau SingletaryCarson and Paige StuckeySonny IlerBeau SingletaryStacy HillChuck and Janna WatsonRichard MurphyJack SummeyBrick CoxDave WyscarverPaul DruskisCraig RichardsFrederick YoppsDavid and Kimberly EasterlingTom DelFinoJohn DuPreMatt TonerDavid and Karen PrattJohn McDonaldTerrance SteinJeremy WildeDick and Carolyn StevensonBrick CoxHunter MarksDebbie WilkinsonDon and Julie HuneycuttEfren EscobarAdam ShealyChristopher SteppDanny and Elizabeth FulmerDerek HawkinsRay MorganChris BurnsFair Waggoner

Bill GuerrardJames KessarisStan TreeceFrank and Linda St. CyrNancy McKinleyKen SheltonGary ThiryFrederick and Madonna SwindalBette CarterTom GarrisonPatsy JonesFritz and Renee McPhailDavid MichalskiBoyce WhitmireRichard WynneGarry and Denise FloydFred HuscherGreg KilpatrickRich RobbinsGeorge and Valerie PilotoPeggy SimmonsJay SmithCharles WilliamsGerald and Ann GravesAlicia HearneKatie PattenSonny IlerSteve and Gina NicholsonCam BoydRitch HoltEric ThomasJoe Whitson and Lori WilliamsKay BremsDonald FarrDick JacksonJohn and Shirley ArdolinoChris BurnsRon StephensTom CooperJohn and Lori ConnetSteve DozierBill PearceSonny IlerJohn and Anne WrightDennis DornMarilyn GordonHunter MarksKen and Stephanie GordonRon StephensJay KirbyKim HinkelmanKurt and Nikki WargoChris McCrawLes BoydBeau WaddellLane HeffnerDavid ReevesJudd RichardsonHenry JohnsonLoretta SheltonMalcolm McDonaldCatherine SinclairNancy StreffMalcolm and Jennifer McDonald

Les BoydRobert IrvingCam BoydMary Helen ZimmermanStuart GlassmanJennifer HensleyMarilyn GordonMichael GordonRobert BaderMichael GilbertFrank GrecoMichael and Jordan NewberryJoyce JonesJames ManstonPat WhitesideMary RunionSid BlytheElizabeth ToddSonny IlerNancy WorleyMike CooperTrey FordJohn GrazianoRachel Guice and John McCarsonRobert BrinkleyManfred SchneiderCarl SimaRichard and Karin CarlstedtChris FreemanBeau WaddellLes BoydRick and Tiffany PrudhommeJim HerrmannMelody ShepherdJohn McDonaldRobert YinglingBob BorenBob GuengerichDavid LaMondRon and Ellie BajakianAllen CombsTracy GrahamSonny IlerSarah MerrimanThomas DeyerleKurt WargoDerek HawkinsScott and Laura BrewnerMack AlonzoJeff PieperRon RosenbergerSid and Michelle WeickhardtJustin BlytheLes BoydRobert BrinkleyStephen and Rebecca StageBill GoldJoe OatesDave ScottStephen and Ellie WalgrenSonny IlerRon StephensTom CooperSteve and Carolyn Dozier

Elaine HarrisChuck RouseRobert IrvingSusan NilssonLarry HoweRoy MoseleyJames WertThomas and Alicia DockrellDon CooperDavid EllisGeneral Frank BlazeyTy and Lauren KeplingerEddie HillAl SchaefferBeau SingletaryRobert and Kathleen MeederDavid LaMondLillian LilySteven ShillinglawGibbon and Marie PenderLarry ApplebyRon EwingBill PankhurstScott and Susan SilerKim HinkelmanJay KirbyBill SmithAndrew and Rachel WamplerLarry DoeblerRichard DuRoseElizabeth GirardThomas and Darlene RollsTommy Wayne MorganFrances ReeseChuck SprolesTim and Vicki ReeseBoyce WhitmireJean TrochetRichard WynnTom and JoEllen KelleyGary GolbeskyBill PankhurstSonny IlerJim and Toby Andrews

Membership —by Beth EdwardsWe’re gearing up for a tremendous New Member Reception on Tuesday, Oct 17. Invitations were mailed so please don’t forget to RSVP for this party!

New members and their sponsors;

Please welcome New Members Jim and Toby Andrews for October.

OCTOBER 4Shrimp Salad-Toasted BriocheVeal Schnitzel SandwichHam-Brie PaniniEggplant Parm Sandwich

OCTOBER 11Lamb ShawarmaChicken Caesar WrapMeatball HoagieFried Cod Sandwich

OCTOBER 18Carnitas Enchiladas Italian DiabloSmoked Salmon on RyeHot Brown

OCTOBER 25Heritage Bratwurst on Pretzel RollPork Bao (Steamed BBQ Pork Buns)Turkey-Brie PaniniLow Country Grilled Chicken Wrap

Wine of the Month:

Sunday Brunch

Fall Wine Tasting and Wine Sale

WEDNESDAYSARE FOR

SANDWICHES!Tired of your usual Wednesday routine? Come to the Clubhouse and try one of our delicious soups and tasty sandwich for a special price of

JUST $11.95++It’s a perfect midweek meal!

Oregon Territory Winery Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley $6.50 GlassThis Oregon Pinot Gris is crisp and refreshing. It is nice and light, making it an excellent aperitif or a dinner pairing. Like Alsace Pinot Gris, Oregon Pinot Gris has a rich and creamy texture, but brings a more vibrant fruitiness like the Italian Style.

Wednesday, October 25th5:30-6:30pmCome join us while we explore wines from Italy and North America. Janelle Payne, from Mutual Distributing will be here to teach us the differences between each region and how to spot a value!*Reservations Required

Main Clubhouse —by Dayna KelseyIt is hard to believe that the leaves are changing and fall weather is already upon us. Chef Steve and I were blown away by the success of our Thursday Night Oyster Special

last month, so this month we will be featuring

Maine Lobsters. Due to the nature of this product we do request you make a reservation if you are coming for lobsters, as quantities will be limited.

Have you made your plans for Thanksgiving yet? The Clubhouse will be hosting our Thanksgiving Buffet, November 23rd (Thanksgiving Day). Be sure make your reservations early as this event is always a sellout.

OctoberClubhouse Specials

Braised LambBraised Lamb Shoulder, Fingerling Potatoes, Pan-

Seared Brussels Sprouts,Glazed Carrots, Bordelaise Sauce

RibeyeRibeye steak served with Twice-Cooked Fingerling

Potatoes, Fire-Roasted Asparagus,, Smoked-Goat Cheese Butter and Port

Wine Reduction

Pan-Seared SalmonPan-Seared Salmon served atop Stewed Black Lentils

with Roasted Leeks,Celeriac Purée and a Marinated Kale Salad

Join us for our lovely Sunday brunch while enjoying the beautiful fall foliage from the porch! We will feature a new special action station each week along with all your old favorites such as omelets, gourmet salad bar, prime rib, etc. Indoor and Outdoor seating will be available.

Buffet Hours 11am- 1:30pm Adults: $16.95++, Children: 7-12 $7.95++

Brunch Stations1-Waffle Station8-Cheese Blintz & Crepe Station15- No Brunch, Oyster Roast22-Eggs Benedict Station29-Shrimp-Grits Station

ThanksgivingThursday, November 23

Seatings: 11:00 and 11:30 / 1:00 and 1:30 / 3:00 and 3:30Thanksgiving MenuCarved Prime Rib, Au Jus,

Horseradish CreamHeritage Smoked Ham, Grainy

Mustard Jus, Currant CompoteRoasted Turkey Breast, Giblet GravySmoked Turkey Legs, Cranberry SauceSlow Roasted Farro Island SalmonPumpkin Seed-Sweet Potato Salad

with Pumpkin Spice Buerre Blanc Shrimp and Crab Gnocchi Gratin Velvety Mashed Potatoes

Creamed Sweet Potatoes-Brown Sugar-Marshmallow

Green Beans Benton’s Bacon, OnionFall SuccotashCorn Bread-Chestnut Stuffing Oyster StuffingTri Color Baby Carrots, Dill, Butter,

Shallots, County HoneyDisplays:Smoked-Chilled Seafood DisplayShrimp CocktailImport-Local CheeseDeviled Eggs

Salad BarTossed Salad with CondimentsCole SlawSeafood SaladChicken SaladPea SaladPasta SaladArtichoke-Olive SaladQuinoa SaladAssortment of Cakes, Pies, Crisps, and Ice Cream

OCTOBER Lunch SpecialMONDAY - FRIDAY Pulled Pork Tortilla Wrap With choice of any side-

$9.50

OCTOBER Brunswick StewIts getting cooler so October is a great month for hot Brunswick Stew-

CUP $4.25 BOWL $5.25

GRILL HOURS OF OPERATIONMonday thru Sunday 7:30 am to 11:00 am for breakfast.11:00 am to 3 pm for lunch.Thursday and Friday 5 pm to 8 pm for dinner.

OCTOBER IS END OF QUARTER FOR FOOD MINIMUMS. PLACE A TO GO ORDER AT THE GRILL TO FULFILL YOUR MINIMUM.

Grill Monthly Specials Monthly Specials

1 Sun (lunch) Open-faced Meatloaf Sandwich $10.50

5 Thr Prime Rib Queen cut $16.95 King $18.956 Fri Crab Stuffed Salmon $15.958 Sun (lunch) Shepherd’s pie $10.50

12 Thr Prime Rib Queen cut $$16.95 King $18.9513 Fri Pan Fried Snapper $14.9515 Sun (lunch) Pot Roast $10.50

19 Thr Prime Rib Queen cut $16.95 King $18.9520 Fri Honey BBQ Salmon $14.9522 Sun (lunch) Roast Turkey Breast/Dressing $10.50

26 Thr Prime Rib Queen cut $16.95 King $18.9527 Fri Crab Stuffed Shrimp $14.9529 Sun (lunch) Stuffed Pork Chop $10.50

TENNIS —by Pam Cloer

Let’s Play Tennis!Fall Round Robin and Chilli SocialALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN

Sat Oct 7 - 4pm-7pmBring canned food for local food bankand Some Chilli to share. Come enjoy a fun social evening of tennis and some great chilli.Sign Up @ Tennis House

Halloween Costume JR Robin and Cook OutFriday Oct 27th - 4pm-6pmCome in Costume/Everyone is welcome

Clinics and Lessons are available weather permitting.

Jr Clinic Sign Up Sheets are on bulletin board at Tennis Shop.

Court Times Change November 1First court reservation 9-10:30 am

HCC Member, McCollough Perry had a great writeup about her successful Freshman tennis season in the Blue Ridge Now, Great Job, McCollough!