As we come to the end of our busy summer season, it is time again to recognize our wonderful Club employees. Without their dedication and friendliness, our Club experience would be significantly less than the wonderful experience we have during our time at the Club.

I therefore ask you to join me in supporting our employees and their families by supporting

Wilmington Country Club’s Centennial Scholarship Fund. This fund was started as part of our Club’s Centennial Celebration in 2001 with the first awards being made in 2002. Under the direction of the Centennial Scholarship Committee, chaired by Jamie Murray, this fund has grown to over $500,000. Each year, applications are received from Club employees and their family members requesting support for their educational costs. In the past year, 487 Club members have generously contributed to this fund.

At the June 2016 meeting, the Centennial Scholarship Committee determined that all 21

applicants were deserving of awards and awarded a total of $49,250. In the next few weeks, our members will receive a request from the Centennial Scholarship

Committee to support this scholarship fund. I urge all our members to support our employees and their families by contributing to this scholarship fund.

As always, thanks for reading. Joseph F Hacker IIIPresident

September 2016

Clubhouse 655-6171

Golf Shop 655-6022

Racquet Shop 655-6513

www.wilmingtoncc.com

Officers

PresidentJoseph F. Hacker, III

Vice PresidentGary W. Ferguson

TreasurerCameron B. McDonald

SecretaryMelissa Riegel

Directors

Class of 2016

Daniel A. Dreisbach

D. Michael Gioffre, Jr.

Thomas C. Humphrey

Donald G. MacKelcan

John C. Richmond

Edward A. Tarlov

Martha White

Class of 2017

Richard D. Cates

J. Brinton Detwiler

Megan S. Greenberg

William B. Harman, Jr.

Roland C. Pamm

Laura L. Rossi

Edward K. Wissing

Honorary Directors

Richard H. Keller

William H. Daiger, Jr.

Advisory Directors

Robert G. Hackett, Jr.

Calvert A. Morgan, Jr.

Jay R. Brinsfield

Pierre duPont Hayward

Russell S. Davis, Jr.

Allen M. Terrell, Jr.

John F. Porter, III

In Memoriam

The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of:

Lewis C. BancroftMember 53 Years

R. Franklin Balotti Member 44 Years

Membership

Newly Elected Members

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

Ellen Cannon

Adam DiSabatino

Newly Elected Junior Members

Brody GravuerJohn Hogan

Alivia ScerbaAva Scerba

Caroline SvindlandReeve Sysko

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September Greetings!The seasons are changing! After one of the hottest summers in memory, I’m pretty confident that

we all are ready for some shorter days and cooler nights. I know the summer annuals are looking a bit tired and ready to be replaced by fall mums. There are other signals to indicate that summer will soon be just a memory. One is the pool. Once again, our intention is to extend the pool season one weekend past Labor Day. The pool will close Tuesday through Friday immediately following the Labor Day weekend, but will be reopen Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th with hours 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Café will also be open the same days and hours. As in past years, there will be no guest restrictions for the final two days (guest fees will apply, however) . . . let’s hope for good weather!

Another signal that seasons are changing is that we just had a meeting to review this year’s Christmas decorations. It reminded me to remind you that there is no better place to hold your Holiday Celebration than your Club. Barbara mentioned to me that several good dates remain available. In fact, the calendar permitted shifting Candlelight Dinners a little closer to Christmas this year to open up some desirable mid-week evenings. Whether your event is for 20 people or 200, personal or business, give us a call and let us show you how easy and painless Holiday entertaining can be.

Inside the Clubhouse, September marks the beginning of the “Dining Season”. Formal and informal menus both undergo some minor adjustment to keep seasonal. Casual outdoor dining will continue to be available on the Club’s various patios as long as the weather holds. But why not consider dressing up a bit and joining friends and family in the Dining Room? Many of you take full advantage of our offer for a celebratory dinner on your birthday. The most frequent comment heard from members after enjoying their special evening is “why don’t we do this more often?” Good question! . . . Why don’t you? Don’t wait until you have something special to celebrate. Just come! You’ll be glad you did.

My next item is our annual declaration of amnesty. We know that occasionally some Club items may unintentionally find their way home. Beer steins, glasses, silverware, demo racquets or clubs, fitness and locker towels, etc. all have a tendency to disappear over the busy summer. Once you have them you don’t know how to bring them back without it appearing like they were “taken”. Not to worry. September is the month when you can simply bring these items back where they belong - no questions asked or judgments made! Returning any item means that replacements don’t have to be purchased which obviously helps reduce our operating costs.

In previous epistles, I have issued a plea for help in finding the history that makes your Club a special place. It hasn’t gone unnoticed and, over the years, we have received some wonderful pieces. Thank you. Many items are on display in the Heritage Hallway. Please understand that the treasure hunt never ends. We need you to keep looking for those images and artifacts from the “good old days” at the Club. So, when cleaning out that attic or basement, if you run across something Club related, don’t assume that it wouldn’t be what we’d like to have. Anything that brings back memories of a different time at the Club qualifies as a treasure and only gets more valuable as time marches on.

It seems like yesterday we were celebrating the opening of the pool and Café with a wonderful three-day Memorial Day weekend. Swim Meets, Sports Camps, Golf and Racquets Championships, July 4th Fireworks, and the mid-summer Campout are just some of the great memories of the season. I hope you have had an opportunity to take advantage of the facilities enjoying your favorite activity. If not, don’t despair - there is still a full complement of social, fitness, golfing and racquets activities planned, so plenty of opportunities remain! I’ll see you at the Club.

Philip Iannelli, CCM ......................General ManagerKeith Van Yahres ........... Assistant General ManagerTip Tribbitt, CEC ............................... Executive ChefBarbara Henderson ...............Manager of BanquetsChristine Jordan ...................... Clubhouse ManagerDonna Schroeder .....................................Controller

Susan Mathias ..................Administrative AssistantDan Pierson .............................Director of Grounds Joe Guillebeau ................................Director of GolfBob Lennon .......................... Teaching ProfessionalEd McQuillin ...........................Director of RacquetsEd Chilton ...............Assistant Director of RacquetsClark Verchick ...................................Chief Engineer

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Reservation Cancellation PolicyIf you have made a reservation for the Dining

Room or a Club function and are unable to attend, please take a moment to call and cancel. This simple gesture may make it possible for another member who wants to attend to do so. Food Service Hours

Jackets, but not ties, are required for gentlemen on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in the Dining Room. Ties are required on Friday and Saturday evenings. Monday No Clubhouse Food Service Hut ................................Opens at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Wednesday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Thursday

Dining Room ......... 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Friday Dining Room ......... 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ................................Opens at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday Dining Room ............6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tavern/Grille .............11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Sunday Dining Room .....................................Closed Tavern/Grille ............ 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pub .............................. Opens at 10:45 a.m. Café ............................ Opens at 11:00 a.m. Hut ....................................................Closed

Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012

$9.00/glass - $35.00/bottle

Blended pomegranate and blueberry lend to a full bodied flavor, while the nose imparts light summer fruit. Grapes sourced from Alexander Valley create a lasting and specific Sonoma semi oaked, late season red. Kenwood Chardonnay, 2014

$8.00/glass - $30.00/bottle

Fresh peaches, hints of mango and a bright citrus finish contribute to the balanced body of this chardonnay. The finish is one of definitive citrus paired evenly with summer pear and cream.

August 30th through September 5th ...... Chicken and Vegetable Primavera over Fettuccine, Alfredo Sauce, Garlic Bread

September 6th through September 11th ......................... Beef Stir Fry with Crisp Vegetables

in an Orange Ginger Sauce over Rice

September 13th through September 18th ................ Roast Pork Loin, Braised Red Cabbage, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Cider Sauce

September 20th through September 25th ................... Spaghetti and Meatballs, Garlic Bread

September 27th through October 2nd ..............................Roast Turkey Breast with Stuffing,

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Vegetable and Cranberry Relish

Specials cost $12.95 and include choice of soup or saladReservations in the Tavern/Grille for parties of 5 or more are appreciated.

Wednesday, September 28th6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Dining Room

Complete four course Maine lobster dinner

Jacket required for gentlemen, tie optional$42.00

Reservations 48 hours in advance please call 655-6171 or online at

www.wilmingtoncc.com.

Wednesday, October 5th

6:30 p.m. Reception - Living Room

7:00 p.m. Dinner - Dining Room

$80.00 per person

Please join us as Mark Donati, President of Donati Family

Vineyard, comes to Wilmington Country Club to showcase his family’s

wines.

Prior to becoming President, Mark ran family businesses in

California ranging from Real Estate Development to Agricultural

ventures. Through hard work and dedication, he effectively grew

these businesses into successful ventures. In 2010, Mark began a total

reorganization of Donati Family Vineyard by taking a small, local winery

and transforming it into a national brand with distribution in 30 states.

Today, Mark continues to strive to make Donati Family Vineyard into a

world-class winery, producing some of the finest wines from California’s

Central Coast.

Featured wines for the evening paired exquisitely with Chef

Tribbitt’s cuisine include: Unoaked Chardonnay, Claret, Cabernet

Sauvignon and two Bordeaux blends, Immigrant and Ezio.

Jacket required for gentlemen, tie optional.

Call the Club to make your reservation, 655-6171.

September Member Milestones

Member Name Years as a member

Mr. Richard C. Habibi ..................................... 15Mrs. Rosanne B. Cox ...................................... 20Mr. James E. DiGuglielmo .............................. 20Mr. Albert J. McCrery, IV ............................... 25Miss Lauren M. McCrery ............................... 25Mr. Scott Philip Riegel .................................... 40Mrs. Mary Jane Lyons ..................................... 55

September Employee Anniversaries

09/20/99 Juan Corona

Cook

09/05/01 Kim Edwards

Accounts Payable/Payroll

09/24/01Hipolito “Poli”

Aguilar South Course

Bunker Foreman

09/23/06Ryan Wrightson

Line Chef

09/13/87 Geraldine Murzynski Banquet Server (Part-time)

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The 6 Best Lines of Defense in Bridge

Friday, September 30th

9:30 a.m. - Ballroom

Luncheon after the lesson

Please sign up by calling

the Front Desk, 655-6171.

Questions,

please contact

Mary Jo Chandler,

622-9363.

Tuesday, October 18th at 1:30 p.m.

Also, Social Bridge Game in the Living Room at 2:00 p.m.

5 o’clock Cocktails and Dinner for all!

Spouses and Friends Welcome

If you have any questions, please contact Candy DiSabatino at 302-655-1003.Sign up at the Front Desk, 302-655-6171.

Saturday, September 24th

9 Holes Anywhere5:30 p.m.

More Information to Follow

Wednesday, December 7th

Continental Breakfast

begins at 6:45 a.m.

Bus departs promptly from the Wilmington

Country Club parking lot at 7:15 a.m. and will

depart New York City by 7:00 p.m. Estimated

return time to Wilmington Country Club will be

10:30 p.m. Call the Front Desk at 302-655-6171

to reserve your seat early as there will be only

one bus.

$65.00 per person

Thursday Mornings - 9:30 a.m.Carroll Shannon, Chair ........................................................................................ 575-0102 Mary Jo Chandler, Vice-Chair ..............................................................................622-9363Lou Ann Carter, Bridge Manager .........................................................................652-6709

September 1st .............. International Fund September 22nd ............ International FundSeptember 8th ............. International Fund September 29th ............. International FundSeptember 15th ........... International Fund

July 14thFirst Place: North - South

Section A ........................................................................... Patricia Turk - Patricia SinexSection B ..................................................................... Louise Roselle - Lou Ann CarterSection C ....................................................... Marie Abernethy (Guest) - Joan Connolly

First Place: East - WestSection A ............................................................................ Joan Hughes - Virginia KuhnSection B & C .....................................................Judy Chapman (Guest) - Cindy Wright

July 21stFirst Place: North - South

Section A ...................................................................................Molly Wiley - Lee WileySection B & C ....................................................... Barbara Togman - Candy DiSabatino

First Place: East - WestSection A, B & C .........................................Eleanor Maroney (Guest) - Lousie Roselle

July 28thFirst Place: North - South

Section A & B .......................................................Donna Cohen (Guest) - Nancy DiverSection C ........................................................... Betty Larson - Tucker Giddens (Guest)

First Place: East - WestSection A & B .........................................................Mary Jo Chandler - Sandy AnzilottiSection C ...................................................Katherine Hoopes - Dorothy Newlin (Guest)

August 1stFirst Place: North - South

Section A .........................................................................Patricia Sinex - Eleanor BrownSection B & C ....................................................... Mary Jo Fidance - Candy DiSabatino

First Place: East - WestSection A ...........................................................................Virginia Kuhn - Joan HughesSection B ........................................................................ Marion Borden - Toni Battaglia

August 11thFirst Place: North - South

Section A ..........................................................................Lou Ann Carter - Patricia TurkSection B ................................................................ Carroll Shannon - Mary Jo Chandler

First Place: East - WestSection A ....................................................Eleanor Brown - Kimmie Fulweiler (Guest)Section B ........................................................................ Toni Battaglia - Marion Borden

Our September 6th selection, Norwegian by Night is Derek Miller’s widely acclaimed debut novel. While it begins as a crime thriller, it is much more. It’s about immigrants, war crimes, loss and family. It’s the story of a father who goes to war and the grief when a son dies in a different war. It’s the story of a child whose mother is murdered and who flees with an old man from the murderer. And it is the story about an unforgettable 82 year-old Jewish man, Sheldon Horowitz, who will continue to haunt you long after you have finished reading the novel. Sheldon is a widowed, outspoken New Yorker who reluctantly moves to Norway with his granddaughter, Rhea, and her Norwegian husband. One day, while Sheldon is alone in Rhea’s apartment, he hears the woman who lives upstairs arguing violently with a man. When she comes stomping downstairs, he opens his door and lets the terror-stricken woman in and discovers she has a young son. Sheldon’s flight to save this child is both exciting and tragic. Join us on the 6th at 4:00 p.m. in the Ladies’ Locker Room as Janet Robinson leads the discussion of this mesmerizing novel.

Our October 4th selection, Paul Kalanithi’s poignant memoir When Breath Becomes Air is a powerful book about life. It’s about being human, being mortal, and confronting and accepting one’s own mortality. Kalanithi was diagnosed at thirty-six years of age with terminal lung cancer and, by learning how to face death, he learned how to live.

We have a special meeting on October 11th at 4:00 p.m. in the Ladies’ Locker Room. Kathy Canavan is coming to give a talk on her book Lincoln’s Final Hours. This is a wonderful book, and we are so fortunate that she can be with us. We hope you will join us.

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Wednesdays

Lunch Buffet - 12:30 p.m.Bridge - 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you are interested in joining our group or have any questions, please call Marina Tarlov at 658-1532.

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Bridge 9:30 a.m. Labor Day

Men’s Member-MemberNorth Restricted all day

Labor Day

Clubhouse Food Service11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pool Closes

for the Season

18-Hole EventSouth Restricted a.m.

WCC Book Club

Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Tennis Singles

and Doubles Club Championships Begin

9-Hole EventBack North Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

No Clubhouse Food Service

18-Hole EventNorth Restricted a.m.

9-Hole InvitationalBack South Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Men’s Member-GuestSouth Restricted

at 12:30 p.m.

Pickleball Night6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Men’s Senior Stroke Play Championship

North Restricted a.m.

Men’s Senior Stroke Play Championship

South Restricted a.m.

Delaware Tennis Doubles Challenge

No Clubhouse Food Service

Private Golf Outing

North and South Courses Closed

18-Hole EventSouth Restricted a.m.

9-Hole EventFront North Restricted

until 11:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Ladies’ Fall Guest DayNorth Restricted a.m.

9 Holes Anywhere5:30 p.m.

No Clubhouse Food Service

Private Golf Outing

North and South Courses Closed

18-Hole EventNorth Restricted a.m.

9-Hole EventBack South Restricted

until 10:30 a.m.

Montchanin Bridge 12:30 p.m.

Lobster Night

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Dining Room

Bridge 9:30 a.m.

Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Tennis Singles

and Doubles Club Championships End

Men’s Member-Member Cocktail Party

Men’s Putting Championship

Short Game Practice Area

Junior Squash Play Day

Fitness NewsRick Howard - Director of Fitness Save the DateFitness Pentathlon - the five stations are set!! Saturday, October 8th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Station 1 is Tennis, with Cardio Tennis challenge and Agility Fitness; Station 2 is Golf, with measures of club head speed, accuracy, and distance and upper and lower body power fitness; Station 3 is Cardio Fitness Medley, with rowing, biking, skiing, and jump rope challenges; Station 4 is Strength Fitness Medley, with TRX Row, Atomic Pushups, Over-the-Shoulder Medicine Ball Toss, and Farmer’s Walk challenges; and Station 5 is Fitness Fun, with wheelbarrow race, 3-legged race, and Burpee medley! Please see the Fitness Staff for more information and to register. Group Exercise Descriptions

Body Sculpt - Maria LuceyA fun, energizing workout that will incorporate light weights and bands with intense bursts of cardiovascular training leaving your metabolism soaring.

Boot Camp - Emily WindfelderThis class is 60 minutes of high intensity training

exercises, music and fun! Lots of lunges, squats, plyometrics (read: burpees!), cardio drills and compound exercises. Includes the use of body weight and/or all the equipment to offer an ever-evolving sequence that changes monthly. Emphasis on core engagement for spinal support and proper alignment and movement. All levels/age groups welcome.

Fit Fusion - Krysta Lafferty/Maria LuceyFit Fusion is a fun, effective, high-intensity class that will challenge your entire body. Each class will be different and will feature a variety of exercises and equipment. The class is designed for athletes with intermediate to advanced levels of fitness, although modifications will always be available and new participants are welcome to check it out.

FIT - Maria LuceyFitness Interval Training combines all the fitness components of strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and endurance into an action packed class. This station to station approach will provide a workout that gets your heart pumping and is physically challenging.

Senior Fit - Mary HarrisonCome one, come all! Come to this class and get the full experience. Moving your body and lifting your arms, bending your knees or squeezing a ball, Senior Fit is

all about having fun, getting some exercise, chatting with friends, listening to upbeat music, breaking out in song or maybe even dancing. We welcome everyone over 50 and we work to help you meet your goals.

Shape Up - Absolute toning, Barre basics and complete core! Class will incorporate free weights, stretch bands, Bosu, bender balls and more. . .

Tri Fit - Mary HarrisonDo you like to exercise but get intimidated by the equipment? Do you like to exercise but don’t like the already fit people? Have you never worked out before? This is totally the class for you!! Tri Fit is just that...it’s a way to try fitness, try cardio, try weights, try balancing, try TRX, try to get fit. And there is no way to fail. If you come to class, you have already succeeded!!

TRX - Chris WeissDesigned by former Navy SEALs, the total-body resistance exercise system, also known as the TRX Suspension Trainer, uses heavy duty nylon webbing with adjustable straps that allow users to employ their own body weight as resistance. Suspension Training builds strength, balance, flexibility and core stability with hundreds of functional exercises that can easily adjust to all fitness levels.

All classes are one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Limited Space - Pre Registration is preferred - Walk-ins welcome, space permitting Group Exercise and Yoga Rates

$12 per session - $15 per premium session - $120 unlimited 30 day rate - $325 unlimited 90 day rate Sign up online at www.wilmingtoncc.com or call 302-655-6171 ext. 2113. Due to the overwhelming response to our classes, if you sign up

for a class and do not attend without canceling at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged . . . even if you have an unlimited package.

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES

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Personal Training

Our Fitness Staff is on site with our group exercise instructors and personal trainers. Members can schedule a personal training session with any of our personal trainers: Rick Howard, Fitness Director, Corey Ryan, Chris Weiss, Maria Lucey and Beth Sheehy. Call the Club at 655-6171 and ask for the Fitness Center.

One Hour Personal Training Sessions or

Fitness ProfileIndividual .................................................. $65Package of 5 ...................$300 ($60 per hour)Package of 10..................$550 ($55 per hour)

Group Personal Fitness Sessions

2 people .................................$38 per person3 people .................................$28 per person4 people .................................$23 per person5 or more people ...................$18 per person

MassageEnjoy a therapeutic or sports massage

from one of our outstanding Massage Therapists. Jen, Vicki and Tracy have set aside the following hours (request at least twenty-four (24) hours’ advance notice):

Jen

Mondays ........................ 3:00 pm to 7:00 pmThursdays ...................... 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Vicki

Tuesdays .......................10:00 am to 2:00 pmThursdays .....................10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Tracy

Wednesdays .................12:30 pm to 7:30 pmFridays .................................7:00 am to 6 pm

Yoga Class Descriptions

Balance - Mary CurrieLearn a series of postures while incorporating breath work that will teach you how to

stabilize your spine and strengthen your core with the mindful moving of your body in a stronger, more efficient way. THIS CLASS IS FOR EVERYONE!

Hot Vinyasa - Emily WindfelderStart your day with this dynamic and challenging 60 minute yoga class held in a heated

studio and designed to build strength, balance, flexibility and cardio endurance. Intermediate to advanced levels/all age groups welcome.

Introduction to Foundations - Mary CurrieGet into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures,

linking the moving of your body with the natural rhythm of your breath. Learn to align the bones and joints in an appropriate way, avoiding injury, so the muscles can stretch, strengthen, and tone evenly. This class is designed to improve your range of motion, balance, posture and flexibility. This class is for everyone.

Restorative Yoga - Beth SheehyExperience deep relaxation and release tension in this WARM class. No experience

necessary. Postures are performed standing, sitting and lying on the mat.

Warm Flow Yoga - Mary Currie/Beth SheehyThis warm class teaches students how to safely transition from one pose to the next.

The sequences are designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness and concentration over time. Each class will end with rest (shavasana) and brief meditation. Some experience with Yoga Foundations/Beginner Yoga is recommended, but all levels are welcome.

Yoga Foundations Mary Currie

Strength, Endurance and Flexibility. Get into your body by practicing a repeated sequence of 26 foundational yoga postures, linking the moving of your body with natural rhythm of your breath.

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Golf NewsJoe Guillebeau, Director of Golf

Entering the fall, cooler temperatures

and great course conditions are ahead.

September and October are historically

two of the best months of the year for

golf. We hope you will join us for some

of the following events over the next few

months:

Upcoming EventsSeptember 3rd

Labor Day Member-Member

September 15thMen’s September Member-Guest

September 17th & 18thMen’s Sr. Stroke Play Championship

(Registration now open)

October 1st & 2ndMen’s Member-Member

(Registration opens September 3rd)

October 6thMen’s October Member-Guest

(Registration opens September 10th)

October 14thGlow Golf Event

(Registration opens September 13th)

Golf Shop News

If you are a golf equipment enthusiast,

this fall is shaping up to be an exciting

time. Many manufacturers are set to

release their new product lines. Titleist

will be releasing the highly anticipated

917 wood line that features a state of the

art adjustable center of gravity core in the

drivers. Please stop by the Golf Shop to

get further information on this exciting

release!

To make room for this new demo

equipment, it is that time of year when

we begin sending back our current year’s

demo equipment. If you have any clubs

in your bag, please return them promptly

to the Golf Shop so that we may receive

credit for them. Thank you for your help!

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Women’s Eighteen Hole Golfers As September arrives, we are hoping for cooler golfing weather to last through the fall.

Welcome back to all those who have been on vacation.Congratulations to Johanna Kung for qualifying for the USGA Senior Amateur to be held at

the Wellesley Country Club in Massachusetts on September 17th-22nd. Her qualifying round was played at the Preakness Hill Country Club in Wayne, NJ with her husband, Nathaniel on her bag. Wish her luck!

Our Events Committee has planned some great games to take us into October. They have planned a Color War for September 13th, where we will be paired into two groups with the winning team being treated to the luncheon which follows. See, there really is a free lunch!

On Thursday, September 22nd, we will host our Fall Guest Day. This event is open to all WCC golfing women; coffee, Danish, golf, then lunch and prizes. Please sign up in the Locker Room or by calling the Golf Shop.

On September 25th-29th, Gail Anderson, Kathy Klocko and Pam McCrery will play in the 90th Championship of the United States Senior Women’s Golf Association. The tournament will be held at Pinehurst Golf and Resort. May the course be with them! Wish them luck!

October 4th is our final organized play for the season. It will be a nine-hole scramble before the closing luncheon. Plan to come to the luncheon meeting even if you are not able to play golf that morning.

New members are always welcome. Please contact Susan Herrmann at saherr@aol.com or Jill McDonald at jillmcd2003@yahoo.com.

Women’s Nine Hole GolfersJuly and August Events

The July 28th Invitational at the Newark Country Club was enjoyed by eleven 9-Holers in “steamy weather”. Susan Stalnecker reports that a “good time was had by all” and the Newark golfers look forward to coming to OUR September 14th Invitational at WCC. Save the date!

Here are recent winners in the summer Nine Hole Group competitions:

Even Holes (July 27th)WE LEARNED THAT WE MUST DO THE MATH ON OUR OWN CARD BEFORE

TURNING IT IN. Confusion prevailed, but winners were decided, at last.They are: Susan DiPietro, Denise Ferguson, Gerri Pacini, Sally McBride, Becky Dickinson,

Barbara Togman, Janice Conner, and Bonnie White

Better Ball - August 3rd1st ............... Pat Ripsom and Roz Freeman 2nd ..................Ellen Kurtz and Kathy Perry3rd ......... Joan Appleby and Ginny Dellose

3 Clubs and a Putter - August 10th1st ...........................................Karen Healy 2nd ....................................... Ginny Appleby3rd ........................................ Joan Appleby

2 Person Scramble - August 17th1st ........Susan Stalnecker and Karen Healy 2nd .........Gail Mumford and Greer Silliman3rd ..........Joan Whitney and Janice Conner

New members are always welcome. CONTACT donna.julian@comcast.net or 302-239-6082.

The Orchard OutlookHave you ever seen an orchard to rival the beauty of ours on the 9th hole of the North

Course? Once again, Peter Coates, our Arborist, and the Grounds Department staff have created a fantastic scene. They say you only have one chance to make a good first impression and our orchard, on the entrance road, serves that purpose for visitors.

Here are some observations from a recent survey:• We will have a good year with plenty of apples to go around. The Red Haven and Hale

Haven peaches are gone as of the end of August but there will be Elbertas to pick around Labor Day.

• Our pear trees - Moonglow, Magness and Atlantic Queen - are slow to produce but there will be a few samples later in the year.

• In the past, we have had Yellow Transparent and Lodi apples in August but we have lost those trees to old age. Beginning in September, the McIntosh and Red Spy varieties will be first to ripen, followed by Golden Delicious, Cortlands and Jonathans. Though there is a variation in yield from tree to tree, the Golden Delicious will, again, be a valuable source of eating and cooking apples.

• The later ripening trees - Red Rome Beauty, Empire, Red Delicious and Enterprise - will have plenty of fruit in October and November.

• The pick-and-eat people will be happy to hear that the Royal Gala trees are having a good year.

• As in the past, a map to locate the varieties will be available on the bulletin board near the handicap computer in the hallway above the Golf Shop. Green ribbons will be attached to the trees that we think are ready to pick.

Enjoy your orchard.

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Golf Hours of OperationSeptember 1st - 11th

Golf ShopMonday .................................................ClosedTuesday - Friday ............7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, Sunday .........7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bag Room

Monday .................................9:00 a.m. - DuskTuesday - Friday ...................8:00 a.m. - DuskSaturday, Sunday ................ 7:30 a.m. - Dusk

Driving Range

Monday ...................... 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ..............................

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Wednesday ....................7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday ........................7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Sunday ...........................7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

September 12th - 30th

Golf ShopMonday .................................................ClosedTuesday - Friday ............8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, Sunday .........7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bag Room

Monday .................................9:00 a.m. - DuskTuesday - Friday ................... 8:30 a.m. - DuskSaturday, Sunday ................8:00 a.m. - Dusk

Driving Range

Monday ...................... 12:00 noon - 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday, Friday .............................. 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Wednesday ....................8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Saturday ....................... 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Sunday .......................... 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Golf Snack Bar Hours

North Course

Tuesday through Friday10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

South Course

Tuesday through Friday9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Racquets NewsEd McQuillin, Director of Racquets

Our Adult Tennis Club Championships are conducted during the month of September for Ladies’ and Men’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles at the A and B Levels. We are hosting the Delaware Doubles Challenge on Sunday, September 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This annual event features Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles and Mixed Doubles at all levels. A compass draw allows the team to keep playing whether they win or lose. Following tennis, we will have a courtside barbeque. The event benefits the Delaware Tennis Foundation which provides assistance to junior tennis programs across the state for underserved juniors.

Our junior tennis and squash programs are listed in the Bulletin. Be sure to sign up early due to the popularity of the junior racquets program. Tennis and squash block bookings have been sent out and should be returned to the Racquet Shop by September 9th.

Paddle season will be starting in late September under the direction of our new paddle professional, Lisa Murray. We are finalizing our paddle program for this season and will be sending out a separate mailing to all members about all the upcoming paddle programs and events for juniors and adults.

See you on the courts.

Upcoming Racquets EventsSeptember 1st-30th .............................................................................Tennis Club Championships Men’s and Ladies’ Singles, Doubles and Mixed at the A and B LevelsSeptember 16th ......................................................................... Pickleball - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.September 18th ................................................................................. Delaware Doubles Challenge Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed Doubles at all levels followed by a barbeque 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pickleball NightFriday, September 16th6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

We will set up the courts and equipment and show you how to play. Sign up for this fun Round Robin Event in the Racquet Shop. Afterwards, we will meet in the Hut!

September/October Adult Tennis ProgramBegins Tuesday, September 6th

Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ...........................................................Ladies’ Cardio TennisMondays, 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ...............................................................Men’s Cardio TennisWednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ......................................................Ladies’ Cardio TennisWednesdays, 6:45 p.m. to 7:45p.m. .......................................................... Mixed Cardio TennisThursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ........................................................ Ladies’ Doubles ClinicSaturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ..............................................................Men’s Cardio TennisSaturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ............................................................Tennis Round Robin

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Poolside Café HoursThrough September 5th

11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Beverage Service

begins at 10:30 a.m.

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Swimming Pool Family Guest

Fee$25.00 per family

Monday through Friday

after 4:00 p.m.

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Say Goodbye to the Summer

at the Poolside CaféOn Friday, September 2nd, the

Poolside Café will be offering its

final featured drink special starting

at 5:00 p.m.

What a great way to end a

fabulous summer and have some

final fun at the pool! We are looking

forward to seeing you there!

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Can-Am CupWilmington Country Club will be

hosting the Can-Am Cup October 28th-

30th, 2016. The Can-Am Cup is a biannual

doubles squash competition between the

United States and Canada and is usually

referred to as the “Ryder Cup of Squash”.

The “Top 56” doubles players from each

country will be converging on Wilmington,

Delaware to compete for the Can-Am

Cup. The two best USA teams in each age

group, which includes Open 40+, 45+,

50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and 75+ for men

and women, will battle our friends to the

North. It is a remarkable tournament that

has the excitement of a very close “Ryder

Cup” and makes for a very memorable

experience. Plenty of National flag waving

and patriotism with terrific competition

and camaraderie.

To keep up to date with team member

updates and building excitement, check

out www.canamsquash.com and https://

twitter.com/canamsquash. There is no fee

for our members; however, to support

this event as a sponsor or patron, please

contact Ed Chilton, 655-6513.

Junior Tennis Schedule Munchkins (3-4 years)$119/7 week session, $22/drop-inMondays ............... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesdays .......... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Red 1 (5-6 years)$119/7 week session, $22/drop-inMondays ............... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wednesdays .......... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Fridays ................. 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturdays .............. 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Red 2 (7-8 years)$119/7 week session, $22/drop-inWednesdays .......... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Fridays ................. 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Sundays ................ 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Red 3 (7-8 years)$119/7 week session, $22/drop-inWednesdays .......... 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orange (8-10 years)$140/7 week session, $25/drop-inMondays ............... 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesdays .......... 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Fridays ................. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Green/Yellow (10+ years)$175/7 week session, $30/drop-inWednesdays .......... 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.Fridays ................. 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

WCC AcademyOrange Competition$175/7 week session, $30/drop-inTuesdays .............. 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Thursdays ............. 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green Competition$210/7 week session, $35/drop-inTuesdays ................ 5:00 pm to 6:30 p.m.Thursdays ............. 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Yellow Competition$210/7 week session, $35/drop-inTuesdays .............. 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Thursdays ............. 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

High School$175/7 week session, $30/drop-inMondays ............... 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.Wednesdays .......... 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.Fridays ................. 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. High Performance 1$210/7 week session, $35/drop-inTuesdays .............. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Thursdays ............. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. High Performance 2$210/7 week session, $35/drop-inWednesdays .......... 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Session ScheduleSession 1 ................................................................................... September 12th-October 23rd *Deadline August 31st*Session 2 .................. October 24th-December 18th (No classes the week of November 21st) *Deadline October 19th*

Christmas Break ClinicsDecember 19th-23rd ................................................................................December 26th-30th*Deadline December 14th* .......................................................... *Deadline December 21st*

Wilmington Country Club 4825 Kennett PikeWilmington, DE 19807

Junior Orientation

Congratulations to Madalyn Alivernini for completing her junior orientation.