CARMELINECarmel Country Club

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In the 1960s, Club leaders expanded Carmel to 36 holes and built a spacious new Club-house. We were the first club in the area to have two golf courses, and this was providen-tial. In the 1970s both Carmel and the city of Charlotte grew rapidly. Our membership

increased from 709 in 1970 to 1,110 ten years later. Fred Stubblefield, 1988 Club President, was quoted in a history of Carmel as saying “Those guys in the ‘60s took some risks and laid the groundwork for everything that followed.”

At the Annual Meeting I shared my opinion that it’s important for us to continue building on the contributions and work of past leaders. Over the decades Carmel has proven to be a club that follows through with its plans and takes member satisfaction seriously. The im-provements Carmel made in the 1960s helped insure the Club’s success during subsequent years of growth. Our vision statement calls for an “ongoing pursuit of excellence”, which I believe speaks to our ongoing tradition of excellence.

We’ll open a new dining facility in July and launch the North Course renovation in Novem-ber. We’re also making improvements to several other areas of the Club. These important

projects build on our success, help us stay relevant to our members, and also help shape Carmel’s identity for years to come. The number one goal this year for the Board and for committees with oversight on these renovation projects is their successful execution.

That’s not our only focus, however. Going beyond facilities to the entire member experience, other goals and objectives have been identified for the Board, committees and staff. These respond to the last two membership satisfaction surveys and build on the work of years past.

Updates about all projects are regularly posted on the website and included in weekly eblasts. Board and committee goals and a summary of the survey results are also on the website. Keeping all members informed is a priority. I hope you’ll continue to share feedback about your experiences at Carmel. It’s important to our success to stay on top of satisfaction levels among our diverse membership, and your input helps us do that. Another highlight from the Annual Meeting was an observation by last year’s President Tim Jones that as members we “vote with our feet.” By coming to Carmel and being engaged we demonstrate that we find value in what’s offered at our Club. From that perspective this year is off to an excellent start. As you can see in this edition of the Carmeline, there are many ways to enjoy your Club this spring. I hope you’ll continue to follow the updates and progress reports we share about the projects underway and those to come.

Thanks to all members for your continuing strong support of your Club.

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From the President

ERIC SAYMANPresident

Pictures from this year's Family Snow Day held on February 7.

Soon after you receive this Carmeline we expect the Golf Shop to reopen following the fire. I’d like to provide some information for you about the facility, although far be it from me to attempt to reach the comedic heights achieved by Head Pro Jason

Toryk in his emailed updates about golf operations during the reconstruction. The efforts of Jason, Jeff Nichols and the entire staff to keep operations running smoothly have been exemplary. Big thanks to the entire team.

The smoke from the fire reached both sides of the building in spite of the firewall separat-ing the two sides. Smoke damage on the bag room side was much more extensive, and the restoration company and contractors had to effect a more extensive removal and replace-ment of walls, ventilation systems and all surfaces. The attic and structural beams were repainted and resealed, and all flooring and ceiling tiles were replaced.

On the Pro Shop side all textile surfaces were removed and professionally cleaned or replaced. Smooth surfaces and furniture were deep cleaned and returned to service. The same sealing treatment was performed on the attic, and all carpet and ventilation systems were replaced.

What we’re working toward is a facility free of any smell, returned in better condition that when the disaster occurred. Merchandise has been replaced and more will arrive as spring orders are released from the vendors. Carmel is very for-tunate to have a long relationship with our insurance broker Chuck Hood. He shepherded us through the process with equal amounts of compassion and professional expertise.

Grill renovations are proceeding nicely and on schedule. General contractor Barringer is doing top-notch work, and only minor issues were found “behind the walls” as we moved through the demo process. Its hard-hats only in the construction space right now, and a major next step will be to break through existing exterior walls and add the addition to the rear of the Clubhouse. You can follow progress reports on the website and through the e-blasts.

It’s exciting to see the membership enjoying the alternate dining spaces with such frequency and enthusiasm. We’re making use of the Terrace, Club Lounge and Men’s Grill, and activity remains comparable to years past. Ku-dos to the staff. They’re literally taking many “extra steps” to get meals to your tables in areas of the Clubhouse much further than the kitchen. It’s taken hard work, planning and skill for them to execute so well. I salute their efforts and am doubly glad you the members are embracing these alternate dining options.

When the Grill renovation was green-lighted in October, we considered options for repurposing the furniture and fixtures already in use. The Board made the decision to salvage the best of it, including the beautiful bar from the Couples Lounge, and create a lounge in the tennis building. Members have long asked for this to be updated and made a useful space. To the right is a floor plan; you’ll see we’re even including the fireplace from the Grill.

I’m looking forward to spring and getting past “hard hat” season here at Carmel. Hope you and your family enjoy the warm weather on its way.

JOHN M. SCHULTZ, CCMGeneral Manager

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GM Message

Social Events

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Carmel’s Cancellation policy states that all cancellations made after the event cancellation date will result in full charge for the event.

$15 vs $50 BLIND WINE TASTINGThursday, March 56:30pm, Clubhouse$31/Wine Society Member & $35/Guests

Come test our knowledge and palate versus your peers. We will be sampling six $15 bottles and six $50 bottles in a blind tasting format. Winner takes all, bragging rights are on the line ladies & gentlemen! ~Reservations are strongly encouraged and easy to make online~

GAME SHOW SPLURGE: THREE DIFFERENT POPULAR GAME SHOWS COME TO CARMEL!Friday, March 66pm, ClubhouseMember Signature Cocktails$25/Adults, $18/children (5-11), 4 & under-our guest

Please mark your calendar for Friday, March 6th… as this will be an Interactive Musical Game Show evening, with many opportuni-ties for participation from children and grownups alike. There will be musical categories ranging from “Name-That-Tune” with famous Disney songs and TV theme songs, as well as an additional “physi-cal challenge” category that will be fun for everyone. For those of you who would like to sing a few lines of favorite songs there will be the “American Idol-style” participation contest. This is a unique evening which you will not want to miss!

The menu for this evening includes: Pasta Salad, Deviled Eggs, Grilled Sirloin Steaks, Wild Mushroom Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Grilled Chicken Breast, Herb Sauce Steamed Vegetables, Stuffed Shells, Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Fingers, French Fries, Corn Dogs and Lauren’s Sweet Treats.

~Reservations are required and easy to make online~ The cancella-tion date for this event is March 3.

COOKING WITH THE CHEF IS BAKING WITH THE PASTRY CHEF:

BAKING BREAD & CULINARY SECRETS~Learn how to prepare classic breads which can

easily be made at home~

As well as help choose the new Carmel bread to be served in the renovated Grill!

Tuesday, March 106:30pm, Kitchen$65 per person

Want to learn to bake the classic breads that you love (but may be intimated by)? From the

beginner to more experienced home baker, this class will help expand your culinary artistry

through new skills, knowledge and techniques. Gain confidence in the kitchen through hands-

on personalized instruction led by Carmel’s Executive Pastry Chef Lauren Bland. Also,

Chef Cavanaugh and his sous chefs will teach a number of their behind the scenes tricks of the

trade. Each student receives a recipe packet and all classes end with a sit-down dinner and a glass of wine. Reservations are required and

easy to make online!

This wonderful class is ideal for a ladies night out or a group of friends wanting to spend

time together. Class size is limited to 16 adults. ~Reservations are required and easy to make online~ The cancellation date for this event is

March 7.

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CARMEL SPEAKER SERIES: FAMED NOVELIST, MARY FLINNWednesday, March 117pm, Clubhouse$15/person

A native of North Carolina, award-winning author Mary Flinn long ago fell in love with her state’s mountains and its coast, creating the backdrops for her series of novels, The One, Second Time’s a Charm, Three Gifts, A Forever Man, and The Nest. With degrees from both the University of North Caro-lina at Greensboro and East Carolina University, Flinn has re-tired from her first career as a speech pathologist in the NC public schools that began in 1981. Writing a novel had always been a dream for Flinn, who began crafting the pages of The One, when her younger daughter left for college at Appala-chian State University in 2009. The characters in this book have continued to call to her, wanting more of their story told, which bred the next three books in the series.

Flinn has recently been the recipient of the Reader Views Literary Awards 2012 Reviewers’ Choice honorable men-tion in the romance category for A Forever Man. First Place Award for Romance Novel in the Reader Views 2011 Liter-ary Book Awards, as well as the Pacific Book Review Best Romance Novel of 2011 went to Three Gifts. Second Time’s a Charm, also released in 2011, won an Honorable Mention in the Reader Views Reviewers’ Choice Awards. Mary Flinn lives in Summerfield, North Carolina with her husband. They have two adult daughters.

On Thursday, March 11, Mary Flinn will be at Carmel to dis-cuss the writing process and her novels, in particular her most recent novel, her 6th, Breaking Out. If you would like to read some of Mary’s work before March 11, books will be for sale through Kerry Flye. In order to plan on your attendance, reservations are recommended and easy to make online.

SENIOR APPRECIATION NIGHT Thursday, March 125:30pm-6:30pm

We love our seniors! Please join us for a special evening de-voted just to you: We want you to enjoy the House Cocktails, Wine & Beer for $1 each and complimentary Hors d’oeuvres!

CARMEL COUPLES BRIDGESaturday, March 146pm: Cocktails6:45pm: Dinner in the Clubhouse8pm: BridgePlease make reservations by calling Carmel at 704-945-9630.

ERIN GO BRAUGH! ST. PATRICK’S DAY Tuesday, March 175:30-9pm, The Clubhouse

St. Patrick’s Day is on the 17th: Please join us at Carmel for a night of Irish cheer and feasting! We will celebrate with $3 Guinness & Killians, $5 Irish Coffees, and the best Irish food this side of Dublin! Carmel’s Culinary Team will be whipping up a traditional Irish Buffet to include your favorites of Irish Soda Bread, Corned Beef & Cabbage, Seared Salmon with Sautéed Kale and Mustard Cream Sauce, Guinness Braised Lamb Stew, Herb Crusted Cod, Mashed Po-tatoes, Irish Whiskey Truffles, Irish Coffee Mousse Cups and much more! So make a reservation, grab your friends and family, wear your green, and come out to celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Carmel style…May the Luck of the Irish be with You! ~Reservations suggested~

PAHLMEYER WINE DINNERThursday, March 19 6:30pm, Reception 7pm, Dinner $105/per Wine Society Member, $115/per guest

The Pahlmeyer story is a tale of international intrigue, passion and Hollywood stardom… of Jayson Pahlmeyer, friends and family… of French clones, legendary winemak-ing and iconic wines... Holly Kapica, the Pahlmeyer Eastern Division Manager, will be at Carmel to enlighten us on the vineyard’s fascinating backstory and current adventures.

Chef Cavanaugh and his team will be pairing up some hearty dishes to accompany this bold, yet distinguished lineup:

Snow Crab, Cucumber Gelee, Daikon, Grain Mustard Vinaigrette, Frisee

2013 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Little Neck Clams, Potato Agnolotti, Pepper Relish, Chorizo2012 Jayson Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Pot Au Feu Of Roasted Lamb Loin, Glazed Root Vegetables, Bone Marrow, Lamb Jus

2012 Jayson Cabernet, Napa Valley

72 Hour Shortrib, Potato Puree, Rainbow Chard, Red Wine Jus2012 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red, Napa Valley

Pistachio Cake, Citrus Mousse, Blood Orange Sauce

Reservations required and easy to make online~ The cancellation date for this event is March 15.

Social Events Carmel’s Cancellation policy states that all cancellations made after the event cancellation date will result in full charge for the event.

WHISKIES OF THE WORLDFriday, March 207pm$36 per person

Come celebrate the first day of spring by sipping on worldly and time-tested whiskies We will have various whiskies from around the world with delicious food pairings by Chef Cavanaugh.

KentuckyHot Brown

Tabacco Smoked Pulled BoarBakers 7 year

TennesseeSeared Scallop, Bacon, Corn Pudding

Dry-Rubbed Pork RibsHot Chicken Lolli-pops

George Dickel hand-selected 9 year

ScotlandScotch Egg

Arbroath Smokies Glenlivet “French Oak Edition” 15 year

IrelandBraised Shortrib, Roasted Pears, Vanilla Potato

Puree, Lamb Square Sausage Redbreast Irish Whiskey 12 year

JapanSeared Tuna with Whiskey, Ginger Soy Glaze

Beef Yakatori with Whiskey HoisinHibiki 12 year

SPRING JAZZ BRUNCHSunday, March 2211am-2:00pm, Terrace and Ballroom$22/Adults, $12/children (5-11), 4 & under-our guest

Celebrate the ar-rival of Spring at Carmel with a fabu-lous Sunday brunch, while listening to soulful blues and jazz of the Bam Jazz Trio, featuring Bill Averbach. Feast with family and friends on a delicious Sunday Brunch with a New Orleans’s twist: Fresh oysters, Red Bean and Rice Salad, Carved Cajun Prime Rib, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp and Scallop Etouffee, Roasted Pork Loin Bayou Sauce and Eggs Benedict. Delicious desserts will include a Crepe Station with Peach, Chocolate and Caramel Sauce, Fresh Fruit Tarts and Profiteroles. We hope you will join us for this festive morning! ~Reservations are strongly encour-aged~

KIDS SUPER SATURDAYSaturday, March 286:00-10pm, The Clubhouse$22/child Dinner, games and a bunch of fun--No adults allowed!

Carmel will host a Super Saturday: an evening organized around en-tertaining your children. Children will participate in unique games, activities, an arts & crafts project, as well as watch a movie. We will keep your children happy while you enjoy “Date Night” on Carmel property. We have paired Lotsa Lobster on this same evening to help make your date night a wonderful evening. ~Reservations are required and easy to make online~

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LOTSA LOBSTA Saturday, March 286pm Cocktails, ClubhouseJackets required for Men$62 per person includes a three-course succulent Maine Lobster dinner prepared by our talented culi-nary staff. The menu includes:

First courseGrilled Lobster Chopped Salad

Entrée 1 ½ lb Maine LobsterRoasted Fingerling PotatoesBrussel Sprout Corn Succotash

Dessert Buffet“Swiss Roll”Lemon Meringue TartletteHawaiian Chocolate Torte

For those who do not care for Lobster, a filet can be substituted if denoted in your reservation. If you want more than lobster to “float your boat”, make your entree “Surf

& Turf” by adding a 8oz filet for $20. Lobsters must be ordered by Wednesday, March 25 at 5pm. so when mak-ing reservations online please indicate how many lob-sters desired and if you may want to make it surf & turf. Lotsa Lobsta is an extremely popular event, so don’t delay in making your reservation—you don’t want to miss this fantastic evening! The cancellation date for this event is March 25.

DECORATED EASTER COOKIES TO GO April 1- 5$4 each or 6 cookies for $18, bagged and tied with a bow

Makes a perfect for your child's teacher or loved one!Pastry Chef Lauren Bland and her talented depart-ment are helping you prepare for Easter! They are bak-ing adorable giant decorated Easter egg-shaped sugar cookies with lemon frosting. Your order can be picked up anytime between April 1 and April 5, Easter Sunday. To place a cookie order, please call the front office—and if possible, please allow 24 hours before pick-up.

PAUL HOBBS WINE DINNERThursday, April 2$80/WS and $88/guests

Join us for our first wine dinner underneath a tent on the Hon-ors Terrace! We will be featuring some fantastic wines from the Paul Hobbs label. Joining us for this wonderful event will be Lewis Edwards of The Country Vintner. Lewis is a CWE (Certi-fied Wine Educator), one of only 400 Advanced Sommeliers in the world and a Master Sommelier Candidate. This is an event no one will want to miss!

Reception Wines with Passed Hors d'oeuvresCrossbarn Pinot Noir and Crossbarn Chardonnay

Seared Scallops, Butter Potatoes, Radish Beet Salad, Madeira Vinaigrette

– 2013 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River

72 Hour Short Rib, Celery Root Gratin, Asparagus Tips, Sweet Potato Chips, Natural Jus

– 2011 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Chocolate Flourless Cake, Raspberries, Olive Oil Powder, Olive Oil Gelato

ANNUAL FRIDAY FUN OF EASTER WEEK …CARMEL FAMILY BINGO!Friday, April 36pm Dinner Buffet6:45 Bingo starts!$18/Adults and $12/Children (Ages 3-11)2 & under—our guestMember Signature Cocktails

Start your Easter weekend off right with Carmel Family Bingo! Carmel is bringing out the Bingo cards for an¬other exciting evening of games and great prizes for the lucky winners! Join us for a delicious dinner buffet to include Caeser Salad, Apple Walnut Salad, Fried Shrimp, Steak and Potatoes, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Milky Way Tarts, Blondies, Brownies, Key Lime, Mini Assorted Cheesecakes and all of the children’s favorites! Reservations are required—and easy to make on-line! The cancellation date for this event is Tuesday, March 31.

Social Events Carmel’s Cancellation policy states that all cancellations made after the event cancellation date will result in full charge for the event.

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EASTER EGG EXTRAVAGANZA: EGG HUNT & BUNNY BREAKFASTSaturday, April 410-11:30am, Clubhouse$26/Adults, $18/Children (ages 3-11), 2 and under-our guest

A fantastic Carmel tradition: The Easter Bunny is coming to town and he is making a stop at Carmel: Please join us for a bountiful break¬fast buffet and Easter fun, featuring the World Famous Carmel Eas-ter Egg Hunt! The Carmel Culinary Team will tempt your tummies with a Breakfast Buffet to include Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy, Steak and Eggs, Shrimp and Grits, Pancakes, Bacon and Sausage, Hash Browns, Fresh Fruit Salad, Krispy Treats Frosted Sugar Cookies and more Easter surprises…so grab your Easter Baskets and hippity-hop on over to Carmel! Reservations required and easy to make online! The cancellation date for this event is Wednesday, April 1.

FAMILY FUN~GLOW IN THE DARK GOLF~AND DINNER (under the tent) Saturday, April 47-8:30pm Buffet available, Honors TerraceGlo in the Dark Putt Putt starts at Dusk** $28 Adults, $18 Children (4-11), 3 and under are free

Enjoy some quality family time over this special holi-day weekend! The Carmel culinary team will prepare a delicious spring dinner buffet featuring a Build your own Burger Bar, Pork BBQ, Shrimp Kabobs, Steak Fries, Pizza, Chocolate Pudding Cups, Bread Pudding, Banana Cream Pie and more! Reservations can be made on-line—easy to do—so please join us for this family fun evening! **For Glow Golf it must be dark out-side, therefore, the games will not start until dusk! BYOP - Bring Your Own Putter

CARMEL’S EASTER BRUNCHSunday, April 5Seating times are 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:15pm, 1pm and 1:45pm Clubhouse or Under the TentDress: Jackets required in the Clubhouse Country Club Casual Under the Tent$36/Adults, $22/Children (ages 5-11) 4 & under-our guestRegistration made after March 29th: $40/Adults, $24/Children (ages 5-11)

Join your Carmel family as we celebrate Easter with a fabu-lous brunch buffet featuring all of your favorites: Chopped South-west Salad, Spinach Salad, Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Salad, Smoked Salmon and Caviar, Waffles, Scram-bled Eggs, Vegetable Quiche , Bacon and Sausage, Carved Prime Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spin-ach and Roasted Red Peppers, Pit Smoked Ham with Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries and Arugula, Sundried

Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, Seared Atlantic Hali-but with Sweet Corn Mushroom Fricassee, as well as all of the children’s favorites! The delicious desserts will include Fresh Fruit Tarts, Chocolate Decadence Cake, Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie, Mini Cheesecakes, Banana Pudding, Coconut Macaroons, Profiteroles, and Panna Cotta.This is a Carmel tradition not to be missed by family and friends: we look forward to sharing this special day with you. Terrace reservations are limited to 6 people or less in a party. The cancellation date for this event is Sunday, March 29. ~The Clubhouse will close at 3pm on Easter Sunday~ When making your reservation, please make sure to select if you would like the Clubhouse or under the Tent. All large tables will be seated in the Ballroom. CARMEL COUPLES BRIDGE Saturday, April 116pm: Cocktails6:45pm: Dinner in The Clubhouse, 8pm: BridgePlease make reservations by calling Carmel at 704-945-9630.

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BBQ & BLUES OUT BACK! ADULT ONLY DINING ON THE HONORS TERRACESaturday, April 116-10pm, Dine at your Leisure$28 per person

We are pleased to once again welcome an adult-only evening on the Honors Terrace, BBQ & Blues Out Back. Chef Cavanaugh has themed a delicious dinner to accompany some wonderful live blues music: Smoked Beef Brisket, Chopped BBQ, Beer Can Chicken, Low Country Boil, Cajun Boiled Potatoes, Collard Greens, Key Lime Pie, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cups and more! Reservations are required and easy to make online.

CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BOIL Friday, April 177-11pmHonors TerraceLive Party Band$28 per personMember Signature Cocktails, Country Club Casual

We’re throwing some seafood in the pot, then adding some seasoning, some mild and some hot…the day is almost here and everyone’s excited: The Honors Terrace is open and you are invited! Chef Cavanaugh and his wonderful team will turn Cajun for the day as they prepare a fabulous meal for you. Join us, please, and enjoy Cajun Seasoned Crawfish, Shrimp, Blue Crabs, Fried Shrimp, Sirloin Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Fried Green Tomatoes and Hushpuppies. The fantastic desserts will include French Silk Pie, Lemon Rasp Tarts, Banana Pudding Cups and Strawberry Shortcake. Live music will entertain you, from 8-11pm, while the scrumptious food satisfies your palette--We look forward to seeing you! Reservations are required and easy to make online! This event has limited space and sold out last year, so please make your reservations early! The cancellation date for this event is Tuesday, April 14.

KIDS FUN FRIDAYFriday, April 176:00-10pm, The Clubhouse$22/child Dinner, games and a bunch of fun--No adults allowed!

Carmel will host a Fun Friday: an evening organized around entertaining your children. Children will participate in unique games, activities, an arts & crafts project, as well as watch a movie. We will keep your children happy while you enjoy “Date Night” on Carmel property—maybe dinner on property or join us on the Honors Terrace for the Crawfish & Shrimp Boil. ~Reservations are required and easy to make online~ Cancel-lation date for this special evening is Tuesday, April 14.

SIP & STROLL: 3rd ANNUAL MEMBER ART GALLERYSaturday, April 186-8pm Art Gallery Reception & light hors d'oeuvresComplimentary Admission. Member Signature BarCarmel will be displaying some of the finest art around (YOURS!). Viewing will take place on Saturday—please plan to stay on campus for a la carte dining!

**If you are interested in exhibiting your art, please con-tact Kerry Flye, Member Events Director, by Tuesday, April 7—kflye@carmelcountryclub.org. Whether it is oil paint or water colors, sculptures, drawings, jewelry, fashion design or any other type of art, we hope you will display your masterpieces with us! Any sale of art is between members exclusively. Exhibit space is limited to 6’ tables; a limited number of easels are available on a first come basis.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT’S WEEKApril 22 - 2411:30am-2pmClub Pricing

Modern business is a storm. Modern office professionals bring order. They take the swirl of international com-merce and give it cohesion. For many years, every April, Administrative Professionals are celebrated. This year, Administrative Professionals Week is April 22-24 and Chef Cavanaugh wants to help you thank your assistants all week long! So make it a special work week and treat your staff to lunch in The Grill. We will have these special menus each day:

Wednesday Shrimp Tacos

Chicken Enchiladas Grilled Flank Steak

Rice and Beans Flan

Thursday Soup/Sandwich/Salad Buffet

Banana Pudding

Friday Anti-pasta

Shrimp ScampiVeal Parmesan

Chicken Piccatta Roasted Potatoes

Vegetable Provencal Apple Crumble Pie

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Social Events & Club Dining NewsCARMEL’S FEAST: 3 FOR $30 ON THE HONORS TERRACEFriday, April 246-10pm$30/personMembers Signature Cocktails

Celebrate the beautiful spring weather by enjoying the traditional “Charlotte Restaurant Week”- Carmel style-on the Honors Ter-race! As in restaurant week, there is a limited dinner menu of upscale menu items such as oysters, ahi, and more…Reservations are required and easy to make online. No a la carte menu will be offered this night.

SAVOR CARMELSaturday, April 25The Pool6:30pm Reception7:15pm Dinner$70 per person, includes wine pairings with dinnerMember Signature Cocktails

Please join us for this adult-only “supper club” for those secret Carmel “foodies”. Savor Carmel will meet at unusual, interesting locations on the property, as these unexpected settings, paired with a delicious meal will foster a wonderful connection between members. Savor Carmel is all about gathering together to enjoy great food, company, and conversation. Because of Savor Carm-el’s unique qualities, reservations are limited.~Reservations are required and easy to make online~The cancellation date for this event is Wednesday, April 22 at 5pm.

"FOUR CORNERS OF ITALY” WINE DINNERThursday, April 236:30pm Reception, Club Lounge7:15pm Dinner$90/Wine Society Member, $100/per guestJackets required

On April 23 Clint Harris, CWE and Fine Wine Manager for Winebow Imports will guide us through the land of the boot where you dis-cover some hidden gems! Chef Cavanaugh and his team will have the following authentic Italian menu to accompany this well-rounded array of wines:

Swordfish Crudo, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Citrus, Crème Fraiche

2012 Monchiero Carbone "Recit" Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont

Rabbit Roulade, Prosciutto, Spinach, Rabbit Jus 2012 Zenato Alanera, (Baby Amarone) Veneto

Braised Pork Cheeks, Gnocchi, Spring Peas, Squash, Parmesan, Pork Sauce

2010 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany

Osso Buco, Polenta, Rosemary Gremolata, Mirepoix, Natural Jus

2009 Ceretto Barbaresco Bricco Asili DOCG, Piedmont

Chocolate, Olive Oil, Raspberries

~Reservations are certainly required and easy to make online~ Cancellation date for this special evening is Monday, April 20

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LADIES NIGHT1st Thursday of the monthMarch 5th & April 2nd

Ladies come spoil yourselves with some com-plimentary hors d'oeuvres from 5:00-7:00pm while sipping on some great drink specials in addition to our House Liquor drinks and House Wines all for only $4! Stick around and have some dinner with us too. We all know you deserve it!

OPEN THAT BOTTLE Saturday, April 18Club Dining – Terrace Only

“Open that Bottle” night here at the Club! Join us on the Terrace, where members can bring their own special bottle of wine and not worry about a corkage fee! For this occasion, Chef Cavanaugh will create a signature dish which will go with a red or a white wine. So dust off that special bottle and head over to the Carmel Grill where great food and fantas-tic wine will meet! Dinner reservations are encouraged.

TUESDAYS: “2 FOR 1 ENTREES” On Tuesdays, come dine in the Clubhouse and enjoy extra-special specials. Chef Ryan will se-lect personal favorite menu items for a very special “2 for 1” menu. Any two of these deli-cious entrées will be offered for the price of one!!! A deal worth bringing the whole family.

TOGO TUESDAYS$10/personSchool activities are in full swing…Add this date to your calendar: To Go Tuesdays at Carmel, every Tuesday. Each Tuesday features a “special” – a comforting, nutritious, balanced meal prepared by Chef Ryan and his team. All you do is simply place your order online by 3:00pm or call the Front Office by 3:00pm on Tuesday and your family dinner will be ready for pickup between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. What could be easier?

FRIED CHICKEN WEDNESDAYS: A TRUE CARMEL CLASSIC! In addition to the tradition of Carmel’s excellent fried chicken, on Wednesdays Chef Cavanaugh has added new twists which include addi-tions to the salad bar, roasted chicken, and unique side dishes, in addition to the classic slides that you love. And if you can’t dine-in, remember the ease and value of our To Go Family pack at $20. Eight pieces of chicken and a pint of mac and cheese, southern string beans, mashed potato and gravy, and our dessert of the evening. Online Ordering Available!

"TNT" THURSDAYS - THIRSTY AND THROWBACK$14 Fried Flounder, $18 Queen Cut Prime Rib or $22 King Cut Prime Rib Every Thursday during renovation, Carmel will offer incredible beverage specials. All House wines by the glass and all bottles of wine under $50 will be half price. Then for dinner, we’re bringing back old classics from the secret recipe vault. What made Carmel’s cuisine the best Club dining in town? Join us each Thursday for famous slow-cooked seasoned prime rib and battered fried flounder to enjoy traditional dishes Carmel mem-bers have loved for decades!

FRANTIC FRIDAYSRaffles will be held throughout the night to win prizes with the big draw-ing being held at 7:15pm. Each week the amount will grow by $50 if no winner is selected. Remember, you must be present to win and reser-vations are strongly encouraged to ensure your table availability. We have themed buffets the second Friday of each month such as Carribean, Italian, Spanish, etc. The last Friday of every month is always our well-received Seafood buffet.

SUNDAYS: BRUNCHES WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENTA favorite Carmel experience, the Sunday brunch, will continue during the renovation – enhanced with live musical entertainment from 11:30am-1:00pm. This is a wonderful way to enjoy dining in areas you may not usually frequent in your Clubhouse.

SOUTHERN COMFORT SUNDAYS - DINNER BUFFETSThe end of the week just isn’t complete without a Southern Comfort meal on Sundays at the Club. You have two different options to enjoy this wonderful meal: as a buffet for $15 when dining in OR as a prepared To Go meal for only $12. If you do order as a meal, your order must be placed with the front desk or online by 3:00pm. Sunday nights are buffet only; no a la carte service.

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ake your dinner reservations

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eekTuesday, April 20 11:30-2:00, Inform

al Grill

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ay to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at

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ednesday but Chef Vergili wants to

help you thank your assistants all week long! The w

eek of April 20th Chef Vergili w

ill feature a different lunch buffet. Make it a special w

eek and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the G

rill.Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station W

ednesday: Italian Pasta BarThursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet

Bon Jovi Concert Thursday, April 22$145 per person6:00pm

-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm

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e**Price to include ticket, transportation to and from

the arena and complem

entary cocktail prior to leaving Carm

el Country Club

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ill rock the house! Seating is limited so reserve your ticket

today. Reservations are Required. Tickets are nonrefundable upon reservation

Family Bingo

Friday, April 236:00-D

inner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm

-Bingo $16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free$1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, D

rinks by signa-ture

Join us for a night of family fun! W

hat better way to spend your Friday night than

with your fam

ily and a great game of bingo! W

e have some great prizes to give

away to the lucky w

inners. Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for

dinner featuring; garlic bread, Caesar salad, and more! D

on’t forget to fill your plate before the gam

es begin. Reservations are encouraged.

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SUNDAY MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY MONDAY

FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET & TO GO CHICKEN

SUNDAY BRUNCH W/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, SOUTHERN

COMFORT BUFFET ONLY AT DINNER

FRANTIC FRIDAYS

March

TO GO TUESDAYS & 2 FOR 1 ENTREES

21

22 23 24 25

TO GO TUESDAY: Mixed Green Salad

Bbq Chicken Breast, Mac And Cheese, Southern Style

Green BeansBanana Pudding

TO GO TUESDAY: Cobb Salad

Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Braised Greens

Strawberry Shortcake

TO GO TUESDAY: Greek Salad

Seared Salmon, Herbed Cous Cous, Spinach, Olive,

Tomato Baklava

"TNT" THURSDAYS

ONLINE ORDERINGPlease remember you can order TO GO Tuesday

meals and Wednesday Fried Chicken meals online prior to 3pm!

2627

28

29 30 31

TO GO TUESDAY: Taco Salad

Chicken Fajitas Cinnamon And Sugar Chips

SPEAKER SERIES: MARY FLINN

$15 vs. $50 BLIND WINE TASTING

LADIES NIGHT

SPRING JAZZ BRUNCHTITLEIST FITTING DAY

GAME SHOW SPLURGE

COOKING WITH THE CHEF

SENIOR APPRECIATION NIGHT

MINDFUL MEDITATION WORKSHOP

COUPLES BRIDGE

TAYLORMADE FITTING DAY

ERIN GO BRAUGH: ST. PATRICK'S DAY

TO GO TUESDAY: Caeser Salad

Spaghetti And Meatballs, Garlic Bread

Tiramisu

FRIDY NIGHT BUFFET:Salad Bar, Assorted Terrines

Chicken Cordon BleuMeat Loaf, Sole Meuniere

Roasted Pork ChopsMashed Potatoes

Asparagus Sacher Torte

PAHLMEYER WINE DINNER

WHISKIES OF THE WORLD

FRIDY NIGHT BUFFET:Salad Bar, Oyster Bar

Crab Stuffed FlounderFried Shrimp, Sautéed Scallops

Roasted NY StripBaked Potato Bar

Fresh steamed vegetablesKey Lime Pie

LOTSA LOBSTAKIDS SUPER SATURDAY

SPRING MEMBER-MEMBER

SOCO SPECIAL:Mixed Green Salad with

Balsamic Vinaigrette and Cornbread

Hot Fried Chicken Baked Beans, Buttered Green

BeanBanana Pudding

SOCO SPECIAL:Broccoli Salad and Dinner Rolls

Chicken Pot Pie Peas, Carrots, Puff Pastry,

Steamed BroccoliApple Crisp

SOCO SPECIAL:Antipasta Salad and Pretzel

BreadParmesan Roasted Chicken with

Rosemary JusAu Gratin Potatoes, Vegetable

MedleyCannoli

SOCO SPECIAL:Chopped Salad and Garlic Knots

Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya Pasta

Onions, Peppers, Roasted Tomato, Cajun Cream Sauce

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding

SOCO SPECIAL:Tomato Mozzarella Salad and

Dinner RollsMeatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Baked Potatoes, Green BeansCherry Cobbler

SPRING MEMBER-MEMBER

MIXED DOUBLES MIXER

LUNCH & LEARN: HEALTH & FITNESS 101

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE MEN'S GRILL DURING

DINNER

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Saturday Night Bridge

Saturday, April 106:00pm

Cocktails

/ 6:45pm

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inner / 8:00pm

Bridge Jackets

are required,

Reservations are required

Call the front office to make your dinner reservations

Administrative Assistant’s W

eekTuesday, April 20 11:30-2:00, Inform

al Grill

What better w

ay to tell your assistants Thank You than with a delicious lunch at

Carmel! Adm

inistrative Assistant’s Day is on W

ednesday but Chef Vergili wants to

help you thank your assistants all week long! The w

eek of April 20th Chef Vergili w

ill feature a different lunch buffet. Make it a special w

eek and treat your favorite assistant to lunch in the G

rill.Tuesday: Asian Cuisine & Assorted Sushi Station W

ednesday: Italian Pasta BarThursday: Large Soup & Salad Buffet Friday: ‘Fresh Catch’ Seafood Buffet

Bon Jovi Concert Thursday, April 22$145 per person6:00pm

-Shuttle Leaves Carmel Country Club, 7:00pm

-Showtim

e**Price to include ticket, transportation to and from

the arena and complem

entary cocktail prior to leaving Carm

el Country Club

Let’s load up and travel to the Time W

arner Cable Arena for a night of classic rock and new

hits. Carmel has secured fabulous seats to the Bon Jovi concert! W

ith more than

34 million fans, Bon Jovi is at their best w

hen they’re on the move, and that’s truer

now than ever before. Before the rock legends take the stage D

ashboard Confessional w

ill rock the house! Seating is limited so reserve your ticket today. Reservations are

Required. Tickets are nonrefundable upon reservation

Family Bingo

Friday, April 236:00-D

inner Buffet available, 6:45pm-8:00pm

-Bingo $16 Adults, $10 Children (5-11), 4 & under are free$1 additional Bingo cards, Price includes dinner and 1bingo card, D

rinks by signature

Join us for a night of family fun! W

hat better way to spend your Friday night than w

ith your fam

ily and a great game of bingo! W

e have some great prizes to give aw

ay to the lucky w

inners. Chef Vergili will prepare a delicious spaghetti feast for dinner featur-

ing; garlic bread, Caesar salad, and more! D

on’t forget to fill your plate before the gam

es begin. Reservations are encouraged.

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

01 06

04 05 10 11

01

05 06 09 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

AprilSUNDAY MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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02 03 04

07

20 21

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22 23 24 25

CLUBHOUSE CLOSED EVERY MONDAY

FRIED CHICKEN BUFFET & TO GO CHICKEN

"TNT" THURSDAYS FRANTIC FRIDAYSSUNDAY BRUNCH W/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, SOUTHERN

COMFORT BUFFET ONLY AT DINNER

TO GO TUESDAYS & 2 FOR 1 ENTREES

ONLINE ORDERINGPlease remember you can order TO GO Tuesday

meals and Wednesday Fried Chicken meals online prior to 3pm!

TO GO TUESDAY: Anti-Pasta Salad

Shrimp Scampi, Linguini, Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes

Chocolate Oreo Pudding

HONORS TERRACE OPENS

TO GO TUESDAY: Mixed Green Salad

Chicken Penne Alfredo, Tomatoes, Broccoli,

Garlic KnotsApple Crumble

TO GO TUESDAY: Cobb Salad

Beef Shortrib, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuit

Cherry Cobbler

PAUL HOBBS WINE DINNER

LADIES NIGHT

26 27 28 29 30

TO GO TUESDAY: Cole Slaw

Bbq Pork, Baked Beans, Green Beans

Key Lime Pie

FRIDY NIGHT BUFFET: Salad Bar

Meat And Cheese DisplayChicken ParmesanGrilled Flank Steak

Shrimp PiccataLobster Raviolis , Baked pasta

Cannoli and Tiramisu

FRIDY NIGHT BUFFET: Salad Bar, Raw Bar

Crab CakesSeared Grouper

Coconut Shrimp Roasted Filet Mignon Chocolate Cream Pie

CARMEL FAMILY BINGOEASTER EGG

EXTRAVAGANZA

FAMILY FUN GLOW IN THE DARK GOLF

EASTER BRUNCHCOUPLES BRIDGE

BBQ & BLUES OUT BACK ON THE HONORS

TERRACE

CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BOIL ON THE HONORS

TERRACE

KIDS FUN FRIDAY

SIP & STROLL: ANNUAL MEMBER ART GALLERY

OPEN THAT BOTTLE

PARENT/CHILD TENNIS TOURNAMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT'S WEEK "FOUR CORNERS OF

ITALY" WINE DINNER

CARMEL'S FEASTCOUPLES GOLF MIXER

SAVOR CARMEL

12 & UNDER JR. TENNIS PLAY DAY

SOCO SPECIAL:Pasta Salad and Focaccia Bread

Chicken PiccataMushrooms, Spinach, and

LinguiniTiramisu

MASTERS PARTNERS

SOCO SPECIAL:Caesar Salad and Garlic BreadSeared Chicken with Sundried

Tomato, Goat Cheese, Basil, and Citrus Cream Sauce

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Onions, Vegetable Medley

Key Lime Pie

SOCO SPECIAL:Potato Salad and Cheddar

BiscuitsChicken Fried Chicken Breast

with Sawmill GravySweet Potato Casserole,

Southern Style Green BeansChocolate Bread Pudding

MIXED DOUBLES MIXER

CREATE YOUR OWN POWER

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING & COCKTAIL

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN THE MEN'S GRILL DURING

DINNER

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Tennis NewsJUNIOR CLINICS FOR THE SPRING(ages 3 and 4) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-4:30 March 2 - June 3 $8.00 per clinic

(ages 5 and 6) Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 March 2 - June 3 $8.00 per clinic

(ages 7-8) Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 March 2 - June 3 $10.00 per clinic (ages 9-10) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00March 3 - June 4 $12.00 per clinic (ages 11 and up) Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:00 March 3 - June 4 $12.00 per clinic

CARMEL JUNIOR TEAM TENNISPractice Fridays starting March 20 TBDMatches Sundays starting March 22Season runs from March 22 through May• 8 & under beginner (Matches held on Sunday at

1:00) • 10 & under Intermediate and 10 & under beginner

(Matches held on Sunday at 1:00) • 12 & under intermediate and 12 & under beginner

(Matches held on Sunday at 2:00)• 14 & under (Matches held on Sunday at 2:00)

Cost will be $150 per player; which includes all prac-tices, administrative duties, t-shirt, balls and coach led warm ups for home matches. Please email Clark How-ell at chowell@carmelcountryclub.org if you are inter-ested in signing your child up for a team or need more information.

12 AND UNDER JR TENNIS PLAY DAYSaturday, April 252:00-4:00pmCost is $12.00 per player

The Charlotte Tennis Association will be hosting a Junior Play Day at Carmel Country Club on April 25. This event is intended to give boys and girls ages 12 and under multiple opportunities to experience the game of tennis. Play Days are a way for kids to play tennis in a non-elimination, fun, competitive environment. Players participate at their level against opponents of similar skills. The emphasis is placed on participation, effort and sportsmanship, as opposed to highlighting the achievements of any one player. These low key competitions are organized in formats that allow chil-dren to play again and again, whether they win or lose. Play-ers are grouped by age and ability, and game modifications allow each child to experience success.

PARENT/CHILD TENNIS TOURNAMENT Saturday, April 18Cost is $20.00 per teamRegister on line for this event.

• Ages (7-8) Will play @ 11:00-1:00pm• Ages (9-10) Will play @ 11:00-1:00pm• Age (11-12) Will play @ 11:00-1:00pm• Age (13 and up) will play @ 11:00-1:00pm

If you are looking to make some memories and spend a fun filled day on the tennis court with your child, then this is the tournament for you.

Lunch will be served after tennis for all age divisions.

ADULT EVENTS FOR THE SRING LADIES BEGINNER CLINICThis clinic is perfect for ladies that are new to tennis. We will focus on stroke production, live ball, rules of tennis and etiquette. You must register on line for this clinic.

Starts Friday, March 6 and runs until May 8 @ 10:00-11:00am $15.00 per clinic

LADIES INTERMEDIATE CLINICThis clinic is perfect for the ladies who used to play and want to get back into playing again in a non-competitive environment. We will cover stroke production, live ball and review questions regarding competition. You must register on line for this clinic.

Starts Friday, March 6 and runs until May 8 @ 10:00-11:00am $15.00 per clinic

CARDIO TENNIS WORKOUTCardio tennis is a high energy tennis class/workout that includes a warmup, a cardio phase and a cool down, all to the sound of awesome music and great company. No sign up necessary!

Fridays starting March 6 @ 11:00am-12:00pm$12.00 per clinic

MEN’S NIGHTThursdays, March 5-June 4 7:00-9:00pm

*Please note the day of the week has changed*Thursday night’s we will have 3 levels of clinics happening from 7:00-8:00pm with free play from 8:00-9:00pm. All men regardless of skill level are welcome to come play and enjoy some fellowship. You don't need to sign up...just show up! $15.00 per clinic

MIXED DOUBLES MIXERSFriday, March 27 @ 6:00-8:00pmFriday, April 17 @ 6:00-8:00pm

Join your Carmel friends on the courts for our first Mixed Doubles Mixer of the spring and enjoy a night of relaxed doubles play with or without your spouse. It will be pro-su-pervised and all levels of play are encouraged to participate. You must sign up online to participate in this event.

SAVE THE DATEPlease save the dates for these two amazing events. More details to come!LADIES MEMBER/MEMBERTuesday, May 129:00-noon

MEN’S MEMBER/GUESTSaturday, May 2

PICTURES FROM THE INDOOR TENNIS MIXER

Amy and Ali Elaasar

Jenn Mattscheck and Laurie Diman

The Temples and Perkins

The McBrides and Heather Ravenscroft

Bob and Susan Watson

The whole gang!

Golf News

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MAGGIE SIMONS, Carmel's Junior Golf Leader has been selected as a U.S. KIDS GOLF TOP 50 KIDS TEACHER due to her exemplary dedication to the growth and development of youth golf. Maggie was recognized on Wednesday,

January 21 at a special ceremony at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Congrats to Maggie!

SPRING MEMBER-MEMBER: MARCH 28 – 29$225 per player includes carts, breakfast & lunch both days, player’s party, and prizes.The field will be limited to the first 96 teams to register.

The format will be Round-Robin Net Match Play. Two-Man teams will be grouped into flights of 6 teams each based upon their combined handicap index. Each team will compete against all the teams in their flight over five matches. All teams that win their respective flight will compete in a shoot-out to determine an overall champion.2014 Champions: Tim Richards and Scott Jones

MASTERS PARTNERS: SUNDAY, APRIL 12 $10 per player; includes prizes.There will be separate events on both the North and South course.

Competitors may make their own tee times, register for the event on the tee and play within their own groups. All stipu-lated rounds must be played with another competitor or in the presence of a marker. All stipulated rounds must begin by 3:00 pm.

Format: Competitors will pick a player from the 2015 Masters field and will combine their net score with the score of their professional.

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MARCH AND APRIL GOLF CLINICS

Ladies 18- Holer Spring Training March 3-5– 10:00-12:00 (Tues./Wed./Thurs) Cost: $180.00/week or $80.00/day

This clinic will cover these skills: Full Swing, Chipping, Pitching, Bunkers and Putting

Ladies 9-Holer Spring Training March 10-13- 10:00-12:00 (Tues./Wed./Thurs) Cost: $180.00/week or $80.00/day

This clinic will cover these skills: Full Swing, Chipping, Pitching, Bunkers and Putting

Aimpoint Express Clinic Saturday, March 14 from 1-3 pmCost: $150.00

A green reading class that will teach you the tech-nique that has helped many tour players improve their putting including Adam Scott, Stacy Lewis, Hunter Mahan and Jason Dufner. Learn the impor-tance of using your feet instead of your eyes. Why guess when you can learn to picture the break with-in inches.

Scoring Game School Saturday, March 21 Cost: $50.00

This clinic is designed to help you with your shots from 75 yards and in. Based on information that we have learned from the best wedge and short game players in the world. In this program you will develop a better understanding of the following shots: Bump and run, the low toss, the high toss, bunker play and mini-wedge play (40-60 yards)

Men’s 2 Day Tune-up School Wed/Thurs - April 15-16 Cost: $125.00 or $80.00/day

This is a comprehensive two-day program to get your game in shape for the season. We will cover all aspects of the game including : Full swing, short game, putting and bunkers.

Aimpoint Express ClinicSaturday, April 18 Cost: $150.00

A green reading class that will teach you the technique that has helped many tour players improve their putting including Adam Scott, Stacy Lewis, Hunter Mahan and Jason Dufner. Learn the importance of using your feet instead of your eyes. Why guess when you can learn to picture the break within inches.

Scoring Game School Saturday, April 25 Cost: $50.00

This clinic is designed to help you with your shots from 75 yards and in. Based on information that we have learned from the best wedge and short game players in the world. In this program you will develop a better understanding of the following shots: Bump and run, the low toss, the high toss, bunker play and mini-wedge play (40-60 yards)

COUPLES GOLF MIXERFriday, April 24

JUNIOR INTERCLUB QUALIFIERS Saturday, March 14th Saturday, March 21stSaturday, April 25th

FITTING DAYSTaylorMade Saturday, March 14 - 9 am – 4 pmThere will be two fitting appointments available each hour.

TitleistSunday, March 22 - 1pm - 5pmThere will be two fitting appointments available each hour.

AERIFICATION• The South Course will be closed and will undergo aerifica-

tion the week of March 30th – April 2nd • The North Course will be closed and will undergo aerifica-

tion the week of April 13th – 17th

Fitness News

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TRAINER FIT-TIP Fuel Up: Katharine’s Pre-Workout AdvicePoor eating habits can undermine even the best efforts to stay fit. It is important to eat a balanced pre-workout meal to help sustain you through-out your workout and to help you push through those final minutes. While every body is different, these 5 simple rules can ensure that your body and workout is fueled properly: 1. eat carbohydrates for energy 2. eat protein for recovery 3. eat healthy fats for endurance4. don’t run on empty, be sure to eat before working out5. allow 30-60 minutes post pre-workout meal to digest before working outHere are three of my favorite pre-workout meals that I eat to help fuel my body for my workouts: banana with peanut butter on whole wheat (or whole grain) toast, oats with a dash of cinnamon and greek yogurt, or an apple with almond butter. Experiment with it, have fun, and don’t forget to fuel up! ~ Certified Personal Trainer Katharine Oweida

MINDFUL MEDITATION WORKSHOPThursday, March 12 at 6pmGroup Exercise Room Complimentary to all members Join Monica Mitchell-Giraudo, 200RYT, Mindful-ness Practitioner for a complimentary workshop in Mindful Meditation. The practice of meditation is to learn to be fully present in each moment of our lives. So often we go through the day with-out being present, responding simply with habitual patterns of impulsivity or reactivity and precon-ceptions of how things should be. This workshop will help you gain a more complete understanding of meditation practice and the stages of the path or deepen your own practice.

LUNCH & LEARN: HEALTH & FITNESS 101Thursday, March 26 at 11:30am-1pm$15 per personJoin Thomas Cardo for Health and Fitness 101. 20 years of fitness experience and expertise packed into an hour and a half lunch. Through his professional and educational travels there were certain pieces of information that he gathered that really help the proverbial light bulb come on. He would like to share those with you. Top-ics include: What is the BEST exercise, what is the deal with carbs anyway, how your glutes are the rotator cuff of your hips, how to train smarter not harder, how does my body burn fat and more im-portantly WHY, how muscle fiber type is important in how you train and diet, and many more. Come with questions as there will be an extended Q&A to follow!

CREATE YOUR OWN POWER Monday, April 13 at 6pmGroup Exercise Room, Complimentary to all members Wanna be explosive? Pick any sport and one thing separates the winners from the losers...who can get from point A to point B the fastest. Join Thomas Cardo in this complimentary workshop to un-derstand how the human body creates power and how to incorpo-rate it into your workouts safely and effectively. The concepts taught are applicable to all sports so athletes from all sports are encour-aged to attend.

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING & COCKTAIL Thursday, April 16 at 5:30pm$60 per personIncludes transportation to and from Carmel to Inner Peaks, guided rock climbing experience, and cocktails and appetizers. Indoor rock climbing offers a unique and challenging experience for all ages and athletic abilities in a controlled, professional environ-ment. Bring a loved one or friend and enjoy 2 hours of supervised climbing in which THE INNER PEAK staff will teach you how to safe-ly use our rope systems while providing encouragement, tricks and challenges. In the indoor climbing environment, you will build trust and communication skills while improving physical fitness and mental focus. This facility offers climbing difficulties ranging from true begin-ner to seasoned veteran. After an exciting climbing experience enjoy cocktail and appetizers catered by our very own Carmel Chefs.

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9 Holers 18 Holers

The 9-Hole Ladies Golf Association is ready for the 2015 Season!

2015 OFFICERSCo-Chairs Debra Nash and Erin SpringmanVice-Chairs Leslie Fisher and Zan PolhillTreasurer Kerry LauerSecretary Carla ParksMember-at-Large Laurie MetzgerSunshine Chair Barbara Hanley

2015 MEMBERSHIP AND DUESWhether you are new to the game or have played for years, don’t miss another year! We play golf on Wednes-day mornings throughout the season. There is no better way to enjoy golf and make new friends. Annual Dues are $75. 9-Hole Ladies Golf is all about playing golf and having fun!

An informational Coffee was held in the Ladies Locker room at the end of February for prospective new mem-bers. If you missed the Coffee, you may still join, plan to attend the Kick-Off Luncheon.

Pictured are Jason Toryk and Ryan Schmidt, Golf Pro Liaisons for the Ladies 9 Hole Golf Asso-ciation. Jason and Ryan will be there for us each Wednesday to help with our weekly games.

Jason has also planned Golf Clin-ics! Watch for more news and

dates for upcoming Clinics covering: Rules of Golf, Short game, Bunker play and Putting.

2015 KICK-OFF LUNCHEON – WED., MARCH 11Join in the anticipation of the upcoming golf season and enjoy a delicious lunch with old and new friends. You will be the first to receive the 2015 Member Directory and Calendar of Events. Go online or call the club office at 704-945-9630 to reserve your spot!

The Carmel Ladies 18 Hole golf season is underway! The 2015 officers were installed and the committee members have been busy planning an exciting year. In

addition to the regular Tuesday play days, there are a number of special events, golf trips, tournaments and social events for women of any handicap who enjoy golf and the camaraderie of other women.

March 9 - Kickoff Cocktail PartyMarch 10 - First Play DayMarch 17 - Lucky Leprechaun Scramble/Shotgun and LuncheonApril 20-21 - Solheim CupJune 2 - NC Women’s Golf Assn Play Day-Low NetJune 9 - Sadie HawkinsAugust 11-12 - The Memorial Ladies’ Member-MemberSeptember 22-23 - Golf FestOctober 27 - Fall Ball

All women interested in joining the 18 Holers should contact Cindi Bolton (704-619-6013) or Blair Criminiger (704-578-1177).

Our season Kickoff Cocktail Party on March 9 will feature a “happy” video put together by Debi Attori featuring a num-ber of “costumed” 18 holers in a musical skit.

On St. Patrick’s Day, the ladies will enjoy a shotgun event and luncheon (The Lucky Leprechaun Scramble). Information on this event will be sent by email and the Carmel eblast.

On April 20-21, our two day Solheim event will take place. Play format will include Best Ball and Texas Scramble. On-line registration begins March 1 and ends April 16.

Our video actresses having some fun!

L to R: Ryan Schmidt and Jason Toryk

General ManagerJohn M. Schultz, CCM704-945-3304jschultz@carmelcountryclub.org

Membership DirectorPhilip Dodds, CMP704-945-3305pdodds@carmelcountryclub.org

ControllerRichard A. Lancaster, CPA704-945-3323rlancaster@carmelcountryclub.org

A Publication ofCarmel Country Club4735 Carmel RoadCharlotte, NC 28226www.carmelcountryclub.org

Social DirectorJacquelyn Montgomery704-945-3309jmontgomery@carmelcountryclub.org

Communications DirectorDiane WIlli704-945-3310dwilli@carmelcountryclub.org

Clubhouse ManagerShawn Wilkes, CCM704-945-3324swilkes@carmelcountryclub.org

Director of TennisKatie Carpenter, USPTA704-945-3314kcarpenter@carmelcountryclub.org

Director of GolfJeff Nichols, PGA704-945-3315jnichols@carmelcountryclub.org

Director of Greens and GroundsBrannon Goodrich, CGCS704-945-3326bgoodrich@carmelcountryclub.org

Informal Grill: 704-945-3334 Pool: 704-688-9200 Tennis Pro Shop: 704-945-3301 Massage Appointments: 704-945-3330 Golf Academy: 704-688-9201

ContactsMain Line: 704-945-9630Fitness Center: 704-945-3330 Golf Pro Shop: 704-945-3300 Greens & Grounds: 704-945-3325Accounting/Billing: 704-945-3317

SMOKEHOUSE SATURDAYS

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT CARMEL Did you know that, as a member, you can host meetings and events for your company or employer at Carmel? One of the privileges of being a Carmel member is the ability to utilize the Clubhouse banquet space. With a variety of venues, we can host an assortment of events from small board meetings and intimate dinners to large seminars and multi-day training workshops. We have access to all the necessary A/V equipment (projector, screen, podium, microphone, flip charts, etc.) to make your event a success. Please reach out to Megan Fennie with any inquires or if you are interested in finding out more.

Megan Fennie Catering Sales Manager(704) 808-5992mfennie@carmelcountryclub.org

LARGE POOL PARTY AVAILABILITYTuesday, May 26 – Thursday, May 2811am-4pm

Summer is almost here! If you have ever wondered about hosting a large pool party at Carmel these three days are for you: you can have the entire pool at your disposal. This is the perfect time for an end of the school year gathering, a Sweet 16 birthday party, or whatever celebration you want to have. Call Jacquelyn Montgomery, Social Director, in the Front Office for more details.