1531 N. 10th St., Manhattan, KS

Fore & MoreDecember 2013Santa Brunch Menu

December 15th

Seating Times:11:00 am12:00 pm1:00 pm

Featured Menu:Prime Rib & Ham

Baked SalmonFried Chicken & Vegetable Medley

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes & gravySalad bar

Breakfast Menu:Scrambled eggsBiscuits & gravy

WafflesBacon & Sausage

Country style potatoes

Kids Buffet:Cheeseburger sliders

Chicken stripsShells & cheese

DessertPies, cakes, cookies & brownies

Adults: $23.95Kids: $12.95

Dave KelleyGeneral Manager

Diana MillerOffice Manager/

MembershipDirector

Chelsea AlbrechtFood & Beverage

Manager

dave@themanhattancountryclub.com diana@themanhattancountryclub.com chelsea@themanhattancountryclub.com

Club House Phone:(785) 539-7501

Golf Shop Phone:(785) 539-6221

Mark McKainGrounds & Greens

Superintendent

Ryan CrainExecutive Chef

mark@themanhattancountryclub.com chef@themanhattancountryclub.com

Maintenance Building:(785) 539-4053

Fax:(785) 539-0420

Denny WoodsHead Golf

Professional

Joe YashukAsst. Golf

Professional

golfshop@countryclub.kscoxmail.com joe@themanhattancountryclub.com

PresidentDoug Hofbauer

Vice PresidentEthan Bernick

SecretarySandy Butler

TreasurerDean Thibault

John Shostak Bob Limbocker John Piskac Judy McCaw

Pictures Courtesy of:

Tom Hintz Aaron West T.J. Vilkanskas

Board of Directors

Board

Contacts

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

F&B Min Begins

2

Club XIXClosed

Course Closed

3 Date Night10oz Sirloin

Zumba6-7 pm

4Dessert Bridge

Happy HourClub XIX

4-7 Girls Night

Out5-7

5 Ladies Day

Bridge

Fried ChickenNight

6

FridayAfternoonCocktails

4-6

7

8Ladies DayShopping

Trip

9

Club XIXClosed

Course Closed

10Date Night

10oz SirloinZumba6-7 pm

Holiday LadiesLuncheon

11

Happy HourClub XIX

4-7 Girls Night

Out5-7

12Ladies Day

Bridge

Fried ChickenNight

13

FridayAfternoonCocktails

4-6

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15

Santa Brunch

Social & DiningF&B Min Ends

16

Club XIXClosed

Course Closed

Social & DiningF&B Min Starts

17Date Night

10oz Sirloin

Zumba6-7 pm

18Dinner Bridge

Happy HourClub XIX

4-7Girls Night Out

5-7

19Ladies Day

Bridge

Fried ChickenNight

20

Lobster Fest!

FridayAfternoonCocktails

4-6

21

22Biggest Little

ChristmasParty

23

Club Closed

24

Club Closed

Christmas Eve

25

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MerryChristnas

26

Fried ChickenNight

Mixed League

27

FridayAfternoonCocktails

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New Year’sEve Dinner

F&B Min Ends

December Calendar

Every Tuesday- Date Night 10 oz SirloinEvery Wednesday- Happy Hour 4-7 & Girls Night Out 5-7Every Thursday- Fried Chicken NightEvery Friday- Friday Afternoon Cocktails 4-6pmDecember 8th Ladies Day Shopping TripDecember 10th Ladies LuncheonDecember 15th Santa BrunchDecember 22nd the Biggest Little Christmas PartyDecember 31st New Year’s Eve Dinner

Upcoming Events

1-Denis Windham, Steve Nitschke, Geneva Denholm2- Linda Johnson, David Anderson, Paul Klimek,

Jacqi Seaton, Mertyce Rohles4- Nancy Grieshaber5- Robert Eichman, Susie Baxter6- Marc Cameron7- Lana Arpin, Cindy Beck, Steve Baxter, Bryce

Palmgren8- John Devore, Julie Dimel, Ross McDonald9- Richard Edwards, Joel Kriss, Terry Kershner, Jeff

Mathis, David Sauter10- Joann Goldstein, Jeffrey Schafer, Jill Ellner,

Patricia Conderman11- Diana Knox12- Rodney Moyer, Deborah Farmer, Julia Woolfolk13- Terry Arthur, Bobi Hoover, Ned Seaton, Andrew

Cairns, Claudia Jones14- Dr. Lee Penner, Camille Feltner, Lori Dodge,

Joey Sullivan

15- Bruce Kent, John Farley, Angie Miller, CherylWalters

16- John Armbrust, John Buckwalter, Jon Levin17- Nancy Graves, Randall Ingmire, Joshua Zuck19- Vicki Tacheff, Bob Stevens20- Sandy Erickson, Regina McCoy, Anthony Nichols,

Karol Rovelto, Jennifer Walker, Greg Legleiter, RitaKeating

21- Robin Spencer, Craig Olsen22- Linda Shostak, Lucinda Penner, Janet Nichols23- Mary Pollack, Jerry Weis, Julie Owens, F.H. Rohles24- Bonnie Barrett, Dudley McCaw, Debbie Vilkanskas,

Mary Wilkinson25- Chad Villwok26- Barbara Craft27- Kristin Miller28- Mary-Kris Roberson29- Jane Mathis, Chris Butler31- Alan Bell, Brenda Edleston, Chad Lohman, Karen

Seaton

Our website address is www.themanhattancountryclub.comTo access the *Members Only* page, click on the Members Only link located on the toolbar and then enter the following:Name: Member numberPassword: Last name in lower case

Mystery Member NumberBe on the lookout for your Member number

hidden somewhere in the newsletter.Call the Club if you find your Member

number.

You will receive a $25 dining credit to ClubXIX… Good Luck!

Club XIX HoursBreakfast

Breakfast on Sunday from 8-11 amThere will be no Sunday Brunch

On December 29th

LunchTuesday- Sunday 11am-5pm

DinnerTuesday-Saturday 5pm-9pm

Manhattan RoomBy Reservation Only

LunchTuesday-Saturday 11am-2pm

DinnerTuesday-Saturday 6pm-9pm

Fitness Hours

Monday 8:30-3:00pm

Tuesday-Friday 5:00am-8:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm

Sunday 8:00am-5:00pmGolf Shop HoursClosed on Mondays

Tuesday-Sunday 8:00am todusk

Congratulations to Beverly Fulton for beingthe November Mystery Member Winner!

Member Information

Member Information

Biggest Little Christmas Party inManhattan!

Sunday, December 22nd at 6pmOpen to all groups or businesses who are too small innumber to have a big party! Join other small groups incelebrating the Holiday Season. Enjoy a cash bar andHors d’oeuvres upon arrival. We will then seat your

party together where you can dine on a great Prime RibBuffet.

$29.95++/person

John Butler’s Chingabera Chili will be the featured soup every Wednesday during the month of December

Participants:Mary Thibault’s Marvelous Manhappiness Chili

Bob Limbocker’s Moo-Moo ChiliTeryl Limbocker’s Cluck-Cluck Chili

Max Urick’s Sweet Geezus, High Plains ChiliJohn Butler’s, Chingabera Chili

Member Information

Costume Contest Winners:Ella Chase as Glenda the Good WitchJackson Bradley as Dracula

Thank you Maverick & ConnerAggson, for being part of ourHaunted Ship Cast & Crew!

Member Information

New Year’s Eve DinnerTuesday December 31st

5:30pm to 8:30 pm

ENTRÉE SELECTIONSFilet Mignon

Garlic Crusted Filet Mignon and Sautéed Wild PrawnsWhite Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach, Fingerling Potatoes, Port Wine Demi Glace

$49.95

Alaskan HalibutPan Roasted Alaskan Halibut

Baby Fennel, Wild Mushrooms, Olive Oil Mashed Potato$39.95

Herbed ChickenRisotto Herbed Chicken

Caramelized Onions, Asparagus Tips, Lemon Zest$29.95

DESSERTChampagne Sorbet Served in a Chocolate Toffee Cup

Please RSVP to 539-7501 by Friday, December 27th

Club Re-Opening!Back by Popular Demand - Dueling PianosFriday, January 17th 8pm - 11pm $15/Person

MCC will once again be hosting Dueling Pianos; which is a form of entertainment that involves performance requests,comedy, and crowd participation. Whether the pianists are playing classics likePiano Man, Bennie & the Jets or roasting your best friend on the piano for theirbirthday, you are guaranteed to leave fulfilled with a night of laughter andentertainment! The dueling pianists come from all over the country and all differentback grounds. They don’t necessarily “duel” but rather, work as a teamaccompanying each other and working the crowd. There is no holding back, so beprepared to have the time of your life!

We expect an early sell out so RSVP today! Guests are Welcome.

SOUPLobster Bisque

SALADEndive, Radicchio and Apple Salad

Golden Raisins, Bleu Cheese,Candied Walnuts

with Cherry Vinaigrette

Member InformationRemember in the October issue when Diana had written about Kirk Porter and how MCC had collectedover 2,000 golf balls to send to Afghanistan? Well, Kirk responded via email and here is what he had tosay:“I want to so thank you all so much, and everyone else that helped out with getting all of those golf ballsand sending them out here. My Soldier's and I have enjoyed them a ton and we still have a couplehundred left to hit before it gets cold and the rainy season rolls in on us. I know this thank you is longoverdue, but I wanted to send you some pictures as well along with the thank you.”

Also, a thank you goes out to Randy O’Boyle, who paid to ship 6 MORE boxes to Kirk’s unit!

Please remember our service men and women who are currently deployed and away from their families during theHolidays. A Christmas card would be nice. And for those, who are compelled, to send a Care Package toAfghanistan, below are some suggested items. Please note that delivery may take 2 - 3 weeks, so mail your itemssoon. Kirk would be happy to distribute Care Packages to his fellow soldiers.

Chap stick, hand sanitizer towels, Baby Wipes, hard candy, gum, flavored coffee, hot chocolate mix, CD's, DVD's,cotton socks, fleece blankets, waterless toothbrushes, anything which reminds them of "HOME", cards which theycan send to their loved ones back in the States.

Kirk PorterHHC TF Fighting Eagles

APO, AE 09355

Food & Beverage NewsGreetings,

Chef Ryan and I would like to thank you all for the wonderful support you have shown us during 2013! We arehappy to help you celebrate the holidays with your family. We love watching you make memories at ManhattanCountry Club.

Remember, our Santa Brunch is Sunday, December 15th . The kids can take pictures with Santa before orafter dinner. We also have dates available for your Holiday Office Party. Please contact Chelsea Albrecht atchelsea@themanhattancountryclub.com for available dates.

New Years Eve dinner is always a great meal to share with your loved ones and friends. Dinner reservationsare available from 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, December 31st. Please RSVP to 539-7501 by Friday, December27th at noon.

As in the past years, please remember the Club House will be closed January 1st throughJanuary 16th. We will re-open on Friday, January 17th with Friday Afternoon Cocktailsand Live Entertainment!

From all the service staff, we would like to wish you all Happy Holidays and safe travels!

Chef Ryan & Chelsea

Ladies Holiday LuncheonDecember 10th at 11:30am in the Pineview Room

Soup & Salad Bar $13.00++Kids toys & monetary donations will be collected for theManhattan Emergency Shelter children’s play area.

RSVP to Chelsea at 539-7501

Donations will also be collected in the Office until

December 15th.

Take a Chance Tuesdays!On 11-12-13, the 14th caller to the office won a $15 Dining Certificate!

Please read your emails, because next time this could be you!Congratulations to Jared Hoyle

for winning the $15 Dining Certificate!

A big Thank You goes out to Dr. LisaPohlman for donating two tickets to

Manhattan’s Annual Furball Charity Event!

We have a new Zumba Instructor.Zumba will be Tuesday’s from6-7pm in the Fitness Center!

A Note from Our Golf Pro

I want to take this time to personally thank all the people that have been a member at Manhattan Country Clubsince 1996. I have enjoyed my time here and have experienced great memories with many of you. Providing agood golfing experience for you was a goal of mine every day…whether you were playing a quick 9 holes, playing inthe Member-Guest tournament, or out with your friends or family for a fun round of golf… I always wanted you toenjoy your time at MCC.

Golf is a lifelong sport and the values in a golfer are one that I admire, that is why I have always had a passion forgolf. I’ve had the pleasure of teaching the sport to many men, women and children. Golf is incredible to many,but is frustrating at times. The improvement I’ve seen in scores and attitude on the course has been veryrewarding as an instructor. Especially watching kids learn to love the game and then to see them compete asteenagers or an adult has been fun to follow.

My wife, Tonya, and I thank you for welcoming our kids, Michelle, David, and Scott as they themselves learnedhow to play golf here at Manhattan Country Club. Michelle was just 2 years old and our twin boys were not bornyet when Tonya and I first came. Many of you have encouraged them as they have developed into golfers andhave grown up. Michelle is now 20 and David & Scott are 17…so thank you MCC for being our 2nd family.

Lastly, I can’t say enough how much I have appreciated the support and friendship now and over the years. Mywork as the Head Golf Professional at Manhattan Country Club for nearly 18 years will stay with me forever. I wishyou all the best and I look forward to keeping in touch with you.

Denny Woods

PGA Head Professional

Golf News

Read the GreensAs the cold temperatures have arrived, mowing has become few and far between. The greens willcontinue to get rolled until the ground freezes. We continue to stay busy, mulching leaves andraking pine needles. Later this month, we will clear brush around various areas, as well as cutdown and remove dead pine trees. 2020 Also, we will be performing annual service on our mowers.

Thank you for your continued patience with frost delays. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Asalways, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact us at anytime.

Mark McKainGolf Course Superintendent785-539-4053

Golf & Course News

The practice net willbe available on theWest patio untilSpring, weatherpermitting.

We would like to welcome our new members!Individual Young Professional Golf:Cristi & Jason HokeIndividual Regular Golf:Ken & Pam GoffSingle Young Professional Golf:Josuha Maike

Happy Holidays to one and all,The Club is sparkling, with lights, greenery and holiday décor

everywhere. I love the Christmas season; the parties, the color, the beautifullights and the generosity that comes from the hearts of so many good people.

In November, we kicked off Girls Night Out. I have had the wonderfulopportunity to get to know a few more of the lovely ladies here at the Club. Iencourage all of you ladies who have not yet been able to attend, to put this on yourcalendar. We have some fun themed nights planned in December. We gather in ClubXIX from 5 to 7 every Wednesday. It’s very informal, come when you can, for as longas your schedule allows.

Another fun day to consider is the Ladies Day Out Shopping Trip on Sunday the8th. We have a few seats left on the second bus. Feel free to invite non-members. Pleasesee the flyer in this issue for more details or call me at the office.

We had a great start to our new membership business model – Your Club, OurFuture! Keep up the referrals and reward yourself with a nice gift of reduced dues.Merry Christmas and God Bless

~ Diana

Membership Director

MembershipA Christmas of whiteMay be your delight

But if there’s no snowSettle for lights all aglow.Merry Christmas to allWhether big or small.

May loved ones be nearAnd the day bring good Cheer!

Happy New Year!

Wait, not quit yet but we do have a great New Year’s Eve dinner planned with all of the details in this issue. Get a grouptogether and call now for reservations.

Let me get back to first things first - the Christmas season. The Club has a full schedule of events for you and your family;for both children and grown-ups. Our Culinary and service team have a fantastic line-up of wonderful food beginning withthe Santa Brunch through the New Year’s Eve event.

If you ladies are looking for more of a drop-in event, please join the “Girls Night Out” Happy Hour every Wednesdayevening from 5 to 7. I hear their having a great time with lots of laughs and a cocktail or two!

This year, we have decided to keep the Friday Afternoon Cocktails (FAC) going throughout the month of December. Pleaseplan to stop in for a chance to win the big pot and enjoy this festive season with your Club family and friends.

Are you looking for a special gift for your favorite golfer? Drop by the Golf Shop as Denny has some very nice items markeddown for the holiday season. Please don’t forget, your Golf Shop credits must be redeemed by December 31st as they willnot carry over into 2014.

Many of you have contributed to our Employee Holiday Bonus Fund and on behalf of the entire Manhattan Country Clubteam, thank you for your generosity. All the best to you and your families this holiday season.

Happy Holidays to all MCC Members and Staff

Dave

A Message from our General Manager

MEMBERSHIP IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

With the holidays on the horizon now is the time to entice your friendswith all the great amenities here at Manhattan Country Club and our

great affordable “Your Club, Our Future” membership rates.

Regular Golf Membership - Initiation Fee - $900

Family dues rate - $270/monthIndividual dues rate - $214/monthSingle dues rate - $179/month

Young Professional Membership - Initiation Fee - $600

YP Family dues rate - $182/monthYP Individual dues rates - $161/monthYP Single dues rate - $140/month

Please consider sponsoring a member today!

FYI . . . The club will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday December 25th so our staff may enjoyChristmas with their families.

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