the river winter 2013

Celebrating the exceptional lifestyle Winter 2013

This page: An elegant Christmas tree, resplendent in silver & scarlet, adorns the Dye Clubhouse.About the cover: Colleton members and guests were treated to a stunning holiday display during the 17th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Tea.

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Board of DirectorsRob Norton – President, Executive Committee

Jim Rydzel – Vice President, Executive Committee; Chair: Governance, Strategy & Asset Planning; AuditRichard Anderson – Vice President, Executive Committee; Chair: Greens & Grounds

Michael Mavrogordato – Chair: GolfAl Thiess – Chair: USGA Junior Amateur; AuditBert Einloth – Chair: Marketing–Internal; Audit

Jim Hooker – Chair: Marketing–ExternalJim Humphrey – Executive Committee, Audit; Chair: Finance

Tom Wooster – Chair: House & Ancillary

Julie Mercer – Director of Marketing & CommunicationsTriad Design Group – Creative Direction & Production

Features

In Every Issue


6COLLETON CARES

From Operation Santa Claus to Habitat for Humanity, here is just a sampling of

Members’ philanthropic endeavors.

21BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Meet your new leaders for 2013.

4 NOTE FROM yOuR CLuB PRESIDENT Proud of Our Community

10 yOuR CRGA TrackMan tip, academy schedule & more

11 ON THE LINKS upcoming activities, Major Events Winners, & staff developments

14 GREAT OuTDOORS Master Naturalists Karen Anderson & Beverly Jennings show members how to “Blaze the Trails” in Colleton.

16 PLATE & PALATE Food & Beverage Service Manager Chris yarrison uncorks some savvy food & wine pairing guidelines.

18 HEALTH & FITNESS Simple tips for getting back on track and into shape after the holidays

19 LIFELONG LEARNING GROuP Travel night, a tour of SCAD, and a special artist dinner

20 RIVERFRONT NEWS Dolphin tours, paddleboarding, new oyster tables & more

22 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 6th Annual Lighting of the Tree, iPad workshop, Tennis Ladies’ Member-Guest

23 MARK yOuR CALENDAR Colleton’s upcoming events & activities


Note from Your Club President

By the time you receive this latest edition of The

River, we will be well into 2013. I think we can all be proud of our c o m m u n i t y ’ s accomplishments during the past year, but let’s not dwell on the past.

This year will have its own unique challenges and accomplishments. Our ruling documents cause us to change one third of our Board each year; that changes group chemistry a bit, but we have much that unites us, from Board to Board, regarding important issues facing Colleton. you will read about our new Board in this issue.

At our 2012 Annual Meeting, one of our members challenged us to be more assertive in the way we remind people throughout the Lowcountry of our generosity. It brought to mind the recent activity around the idea that “Colleton Cares.”

I was with a group of Colleton friends not long ago when this topic came up. We briefly shared with each other what some of our philanthropic interests were. A small number of people had a long list – a very long list. Many of these charities, causes, or whatever you choose to call them, receive virtually no publicity. The financial commitment to many of these is very substantial. If we were to hijack the tax returns of our membership and started to aggregate the charitable deductions, I am sure most of us would be “blown away.” We care a lot, many of us in our own unique and profoundly private ways.

But we also care a lot as a Colleton community. And we will do more to let the public know about these great efforts. In this issue you will hear more about Operation Santa Claus, Habitat for Humanity, Play for P.I.N.K. and Operation Welcome Home; as well as some very special ladies who can’t help but to incorporate charitable giving into their annual holiday traditions.

As I reflect on how much our fellow members give back to the community year-round, I feel honored to call Colleton River my home.

Rob NortonClub President

Santa sent us a quick note, before the holidays, to let us know what a great job we did with Operation Santa Claus. For the 13th year in a row, our ornament tree continues to grow with donations topping $34,000 for 2012. That is incredible and we thank you, one and all.

A record number of CRPC shoppers selected beautiful clothes and toys for 284 of their neighbors in need, and each child received a fine piece of children’s literature. Once again, we also sponsored many of the “forgotten” teens in our area.

Colleton also continues to set the wrapping record with more than 75 members wrapping 1,500 packages in two hours. All of

these packages were delivered well before Santa made his run in the sleigh.

The clothes closets maintained at our area schools are now filled with warm winter attire, and our Habitat [for Humanity] guys made one last run with the BackPack Buddies food boxes.

Bluffton Children’s Center wish lists, for educational materials, were fulfilled, funds have been reserved to assist with children’s basic needs and BackPack Buddies will be funded—all thanks to your generosity through Operation Santa Claus.

Colleton River has done a wonderful job and all of us have truly enjoyed this season of giving.

Operation Santa Claus


CaresColletonThanks to the generosity of its membership, Colleton River Plantation Club is proud to enjoy a long history of giving back to the community. The following represent a sampling of philanthropic endeavors.

Operation Santa Claus organizers (L-R) Marsha Murphy, Nancy Taylor, Doris Beedie and Carol Lyons, with guest Lakeisha Bennett and son (middle).

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Photo captions clockwise from above:

Santa visits The Children’s Center of Bluffton.

Steve & Linda Irgens stopped by the Marine POC office at Parris Island on December 11 to deliver gifts.

Colleton teens Kate Cram, Abby & Russell Freed, and Hunter Boyd lend their expertise on Shopping Day of Operation Santa Claus.

Member Jim Grove delivering gifts in his Mustang sleigh.

Members Bill McDaniel and Bettygail Fulcher wrapping gifts at Colleton River Plantation Club.

Colleton River members deliver gifts to Bluffton Self Help. L-R: Mark Hyner, Alvin McCain, Jerry Hall, Marsha Murphy, Billy Adams (December 11).

Photos clockwise from top:

Canasta Ladies had a “blast” pulling their Christmas Crackers during their annual holiday luncheon.

Colleton River’s Nicklaus Course was adorned with a pink ribbon, in support of breast cancer awareness, for its popular annual “Play for P.I.N.K.” event.

Colleton River member Bernie Gallagher donned the “Play for P.I.N.K.” hat for charity.

The 17th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Tea event.

Ladies’ Holiday Tea gifts for Bluffton Self Help.



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Canasta Holiday LuncheonThe Canasta Ladies had a wonderful time at their annual Holiday Luncheon on December 5. And, the icing on the cake... They raised $658 in funds to support Bluffton Self Help. Thank you ladies!

Play for P.I.N.K. Colleton River Plantation Club is proud to announce that the “Play for P.I.N.K.” event it hosted October 7, 2012, on its highly acclaimed Nicklaus Course, raised more than $11,000 for breast cancer research.

According to Colleton’s “Play for P.I.N.K.” Committee, including Gail Kraemer, Mary Rydzel, Sandy Wooster and Jean Drake, Colleton’s “Play for P.I.N.K.” event has raised more than $166,000 for breast cancer research since its inception in 2006.

The committee attributes its success to members’ ongoing support of this worthy cause, as well as the significant efforts of Colleton’s dedicated staff.

“Play for P.I.N.K.,” open to female and male members, features an 18-hole stroke play format followed by an awards dinner with silent auction.

In addition to playing opportunities, those who would like to contribute can sponsor a golf hole or make a donation. Colleton member Janice Eisert shot a hole-in-one on no. 17 during this year’s “Play for P.I.N.K.” Congratulations!

17th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Tea The 17th Annual Ladies’ Holiday Tea was a memorable one. Everyone shared in the holiday spirit by donating gifts (for children ages toddler to 17 years) to Bluffton Self Help so that others could enjoy the holidays as well.

Operation Welcome Home Operation Welcome Home continued its efforts in 2012 preparing packages for over 165 Marines returning home. Packages included: deodorant, bars of soap, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste,

hand sanitizer, mouthwash, Q-tips and snacks. Thank you to Colleton River Member Sherry

Steele who led this effort, and to all who participated. your support for our military men and women is greatly appreciated!

Habitat for HumanityColleton River Plantation Club, through Colleton River Friends of Habitat, has been a major supporter of the Habitat for Humanity organization by sponsoring the construction of eight homes for Bluffton residents (the most recent featured in the Fall 2012 issue of The River).

Bill Spadafora and Bob Grace organized a donation drive to support the Habitat Resale Store, which sells donated items with proceeds going to Habitat’s home construction program. Items were picked up at Colleton River Members’ homes November 12 - 16, 2012. This was an excellent opportunity to downsize unneeded “stuff ” and to give to a wonderful cause!

Colleton River Friends of Habitat will be back at work in 2013! The newest Habitat for Humanity community, “The Glen,” will be constructed on Hilton Head Island once the infrastructure is in place. Colleton River Friends of Habitat are also happy to report that Colleton River will be presented with a wonderful naming opportunity honoring the Colleton River community and its tremendous efforts and generosity. More information will be coming your way in upcoming issues of The River.

Member Donations to Staff Colleton River Plantation Club members generously support the non-management team during the

holiday season. In 2012, members donated more than $61,000 to help make the holidays a bit brighter for the staff!

Give Back to the Community The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties in South Carolina.

This non-profit organization was founded to help enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership regarding key community issues.

Please visit lowcountryvolunteerconnections.org for additional information and volunteer opportunities.

CaresColletonFrom honoring our troops and supporting our staff to hosting charitable teas and tournaments, Colleton River Plantation Club members enjoy giving back to the community in countless ways – not only during the holiday season, but year-round!

Colleton’s “Play for P. I.N.K.” event has

raised more than $166,000!

your CRGA

David La Pour, PGADirector of Instruction

News from the Golf Academy

W hat a great 2012 fall golfing season we had at Colleton River! The Golf Academy instructors would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the champions, overall winners, flight winners, gross/net winners, runner up winners and all of the participants who competed. In

keeping with our vision of operating the finest teaching program for a club community in the USA, it’s encouraging to see our members/students practice, play, succeed and benefit from all of the hard work that golf requires. Way to “Manage your Golf Game!”

Whether you find yourself in the Lowcountry, or further north this winter, it is a good time to re-evaluate your golf game and set goals for 2013. The Golf Academy has a couple of options for you to consider before we get into the full swing of spring. Starting January 12, our Winter Series/Pub Night will bring two popular venues together: a CRGA clinic in the Dye Penthouse at 4pm, followed by libations in Bagger’s Pub. In March, we will also be introducing the “Titleist Performance Institute Fitness Classes,” with the popular “Get Golf Ready” classes for newer golfers. Along with our private lessons, clinics and golf schools, the Golf Academy hopes to help you reach our goal of creating a fun and productive learning experience for our members and their guests. Have a great 2013, and I’ll see you on the range!

From the Full Swing Building Block of the CRGA... Bounce & Roll! For given turf conditions, bounce and roll is primarily determined by the ball’s landing speed, landing angle and landing spin rate; however, TrackManTM has found landing ball speed to be relatively consistent for all full swing shots.

• Thus, to control bounce and roll, the golfer should focus on landing angle and landing spin rate. Landing angle and landing spin rate are determined primarily by the initial launch angle and initial spin rate.

• On a normal dry fairway, a drive will bounce and roll 33 yards at a landing angle of 45 degrees, whereas at a landing angle of 30 degrees the bounce and roll is increased to 50 yards.

What does this mean for you? The steeper your landing angle, the less the ball will carry and roll out. The professional tours (for men and women) are averaging about a 38-degree landing angle with drivers and 48 degrees with mid irons. An average golfer should follow suit, favoring lower landing angles for longer clubs and higher landing angles for shots into the green. At a 45-degree landing angle, half of the ball’s momentum is traveling down as opposed to forward – the spin can help with the rest.


Academy Schedule January – May

Winter Series / Pub Night Saturdays, 4 -5pm, beginning in January, in the Dye Penthouse:

• Jan. 12 – Putting

• Jan. 19 – The Short Game

• Feb. 2 – TPI Golf Fitness

• Feb. 9 – The Full Swing

• Feb. 16 – Course Management & The Art of Golf

• Feb. 23 – Equipment

• Mar. 2 – Rules & Etiquette

Weekly CRGA Clinics & Events • Lady Linksters: Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am, beginning in February, at the CRWGA course

• TPI Fitness Classes: Tuesdays, 9am, during March & April, in the Fitness Center

• Mar. 1 – CRGA Golf School: Short Game; 1-4pm at the Borland course

• Mar. 2 – CRGA Academy Day: 1- 3pm at the Nicklaus range

• Mar. 6 – CRGA Golf School: Full Swing; 9am–4:pm at the Nicklaus course

• Mar. 8 – CRGA Homecoming Experience: 9am–12pm at the Nicklaus course

• Mar. 13 – April 10 (Wednesdays) Get Golf Ready II (Alumni Class): 4-5pm at the Nicklaus course

• Mar. 29 – CRGA Golf School: Short Game; 1–4pm at the Borland course

• Apr. 6 – CRGA Academy Day: 1–3pm at the Nicklaus range

• Apr. 17 – CRGA Special Clinic: Green Reading; 9am–12pm at the Dye Course

• Apr. 26 – CRGA Ladies Only Golf School: 9am–4pm, Nicklaus Course

• May 11 – CRGA Academy Day: 1–3pm at the Nicklaus Course

• May 25 – CRGA Golf School: 9am–4pm at the Nicklaus Course

Happy New Year! As we head into the new year, the golf staff is looking forward to continued growth and improvement with our golf programs. The staff thanks you for your participation in our club events and we appreciate your feedback from our tournament surveys. The golf staff ’s goal is to create events that will attract golfers of all skill levels. To view upcoming 2013 events, please visit ForeTees or the club website.

On a staffing note, we have changed our staffing model and will now operate with only one Head Golf Professional. Derrick Garrou will assume overseeing all day-to-day operations at both facilities at Colleton River. We view this as an opportunity to help create valued positions within the entire staffing model and assist with future recruiting for positions. We have a great team of Professionals at Colleton River and their primary goal is to deliver an exceptional golfing experience for you and your guests. The challenge is replacing these fine Professionals when they move on with their careers!

The staff is also looking forward to attending this year’s PGA Merchandise Show, which is held in Orlando in late January. It’s during this time that manufacturers launch new products and attending this show gives the staff an opportunity to learn about new products’ features and benefits, which we can pass on to you. Many manufacturers, such as Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway and Ping, will be launching new equipment and several apparel companies will be showcasing their fall lines.

In closing, the staff is looking forward to conducting golf events that will foster fun competition, but more importantly, camaraderie within our community. We congratulate our fall winners and thank you in advance for your support of the upcoming spring events. Lastly, we wish you a healthy and happy new year!

2013 WINTER / SPRING GOLF SCHEDULEDate Tournaments

January 20 Couples’ Twilight

February 7 Ladies’ Winterfest

February 17 Couples’ Twilight

February 22 Mega Men’s Day

March 3 Couples’ Twilight

March 8-9 Member Homecoming Weekend

March 12 Nine & Dine

March 14 Ladies’ Pro-Lady

March 21-23 Men’s Club Challenge

April 3-5 Ladies’ Member-Guest

April 7 Couples’ Club Championship

April 11 Ladies’ “Colleton Cup”

April 13 Men’s Masters Challenge

April 23 Nine & Dine

April 25-27 Men’s Member-Guest

May 1-4 Men’s and Ladies’ Member-Member

May 9 Ladies’ Closing Day

May 10 Mega Men’s Day

Matt Lucchesi, PGADirector of Golf

On the Links


Congratulations to Our Fall Golf Events Winners!MIxeD COuPLeS’ MeMBer-GueST

Overall Net WinnersJohn & Barb Brophy

Mary Collins & Phill Doherty

Overall Gross WinnersDean & Kelly Petracca

Mike & Reggie Sommer

Dye FlightLow Net

Robert & Rosemarie Obernier

Jay & Jill Pankosky

2nd NetJohn & Barb

HammillBruce & Annabel

DeBoer

Nicklaus Flight 2nd Net

Bill & Cindy LewisKeith & Lisa

Symons

FALL MeN’S AND LADIeS’ MeMBer-MeMBer

Overall Champions Barb Sommers & Gail Kraemer

Overall Champions Jim Cubbin & Rick McKinnish

LADIES’ DIvISIONLopez Flight

Gilda Dee & Christine RockettCheri Kish & Karen Bennett

Sorenstam FlightKelly Petracca & June BuggieSherry Steele & Linda Shettel

Pepper Flight Barb Sommers & Gail Kraemer

Doris Beedie & Sue Glancey

Inkster FlightKim Olds & Eileen Faul

Kathie Arnold & Pat Miller

MEN’S DIvISION Nicklaus Flight

Drew Freed & Dick AndersonLee Irving & Al Thiess

Watson FlightJim Kreuzer & Joe GareauJon Taylor & Cam Binnie

Palmer FlightSkip Borhuetter & John FaulClarke Steele & Tom Leahy

Hogan FlightTim McDougall & Kevin Fegan

Don Lott & Bob Arnold

Player FlightJim Cubbin & Rick McKinnish

Jeff Halseth & Jeff Hull

Jones FlightDan Diehl & Jerry

KretzschmarGeorge Metzger & Jim Adams

2012 MeN’S AND LADIeS’ CLuB CHAMPIONS

Men’s Club ChampionRon Wilson

Runner Up: Neal MorrisonMen’s Net Champion: Richard KraemerRunner Up: Rick McKinnish

Ladies’ Club ChampionSandra Helgemoe

Runner Up: Kathy ClanceyLadies’ Net Champion: Mary RydzelRunner Up: Gail Kraemer

Men’s Senior Club ChampionBill Spadafora

Runner Up: Lee Irving

Congratulations to Our Fall Golf Events Winners!

LADIeS’ ONe-DAy MeMBer-GueST

2nd Place Low Net – 122Linda Shettel

Gloria JohnsonPam Davis

Ronnie Knapp

3rd Place Low Net – 125Nora Kennedy

Patti Van de GraafWendy Baker

Alicia Strickland

1st Place Low Net – 119Jane ZwernerLaura Hrubi Jan Mead

Diane Foster

1st Place Low Gross – 150Pamela ArwaySusan Carlson

Renee RezzetanoMary Jones

COuPLeS’ NINe & DINe

2nd Place – 28John & Kathy ClanceyRichard & Pat Fowler

3rd Place – 28Bill & Candice Spadafora Keith & Beverly Jennings

1st Place – 27Jim & Janice Eisert

Terry & Julia McLoud

COuPLeS’ TWILIGHT

2nd Place – 26Eileen & John Faul, Catherine Boisvert & Skip Bornhuetter

3rd Place – 28Roberta & Andrew

Bowman Hazel & Kevin

Fegan

4th Place – 28Gail & Richard

KraemerJan & Joe Pittelli

1st Place – 24MJ & John Rittenhouse

Kim Olds & Duane Deline

2012 LADIeS’ OPeNING DAy

3rd Place TeamSandra WoosterSusan SommaDenise DrohanBarbara JohnJean Drake

4th Place TeamBeau MillerJan Mead

Barbara WhitmanSamantha Boyd

1st Place TeamGinny HackbertRoberta WrightDiane HocevarValerie Norris

2nd Place TeamKaren BennettDoris Beedie

Margaret RainvilleMarla Stan

MeN’S “COLLeTON CuP” MeMBer-GueST

Overall ChampionsRob MuddimanRamunas Saplys

Colleton River25½: Craig Bright Nate Caron24: Taylor Broughton David Clayton

Pine valley25: Jon Taylor Rodney Taylor23: Steve Ridout Mark Stacey

Kiawah Island27: Carl Miller Geof Greenleaf26: Joe Bauer Carl Bauer

Augusta National26½: Hal Parrish Trey Parrish24½: Jon Boyd Stephen Henry

Oakmont27: Rob Muddiman Ramunas Saplys25: Dave Drohan Joseph Drohan

Oak Hill29: Al Wall Russ Hanscom25: Jim Porter Scott Winkelman

Winged Foot26½: Jeffrey Casto Ronald Kopp24: Jeff Hall Brad Blumenthal


Great Outdoors

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Colleton River is ideal for walking, jogging and biking with nature


Clockwise from top: Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve trail; Longleaf Pine; Small saw dust “hill” indicating where a portable sawmill had been set up.

Colleton River Plantation Club is located on a peninsula uniquely situated in the middle of the Port Royal Sound. Everyone enjoys amazing marsh views, water access to the Colleton River and a neighboring property called the Victoria Heritage Preserve (VBHP).

As you pass through Colleton’s main gate, the 1,100-acre Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve (VBHP) buffers our property on the left.

The VBHP “trailhead” is located across from the intersection of Colleton River Drive and Bayley Road. As you enter the preserve, stop and think about “habitat.” Because this trail section is closer to the river, it is located in a coastal maritime forest habitat. Here you will find Live oaks, Loblolly pines, Spanish moss and Palmetto palms. As you hike closer toward Highway 278, you will find a habitat of Longleaf and Slash pine trees with Saw Palmetto ground cover. This “pine-saw” community is widespread in Florida and Georgia, but rare in South Carolina.

In the 19th century, Longleaf pine was popular for turpentine and logging. Can you imagine, before European settlement, the Longleaf pine forest dominating as much as 90,000,000 acres stretching from Virginia to Florida along the coastal plain? This rich ecosystem has been reduced to less than 5% of its pre-settlement range due to clear cutting practices.

These pines take 100 to 150 years to become full size and may live 500 years. Being able to survive and reproduce in areas prone to frequent fires is unique to this tree for five reasons: 1) it features fire-resistant bark, 2) its seeds germinate in the fall after the fires, 3) it creates a deep root system right after germination, prior to going up, 4) the tree’s bud is near ground level and is surrounded by long needles that protect it, 5) after three to five years, it grows up rapidly often growing four feet in one season and, thus, puts the bud above most ground fires.

Efforts are being made to restore Longleaf pine ecosystems. In the future, prescribed burns by the Heritage Trust Program will be coordinated to keep the forest floor clear of invading vegetation and help encourage growth of Longleaf pines.

The preserve also provides an excellent habitat for wildlife viewing. you can observe turkey, white-tailed deer, fox, gray squirrels and raccoons. Bird watching in the spring is excellent for pine, yellow-throated and yellow-rumped warblers, white-eyed vireos, summer tanagers and flycatchers as they migrate. Bring your binoculars and bird books when you walk the trails.

Throughout the preserve, there are wet depressions, which provide habitat for the rare plant Pond Spice (Litsea aestivalis). This is a small shrub related to the Laurel family. Piles of sawdust can still be found in the woods from portable sawmills; hence, the road on the far side of the VBHP is named Sawmill Creek Road.

Along with the Colleton River and Port Royal Sound, this nature preserve makes our property very unique and special. Maps of VBHP trails and usage guidelines are available at the front desk. Enjoy walking, jogging and biking with nature!

– Karen Anderson & Beverly Jennings, Colleton’s Master Naturalists

Christmas Bird CountIt started 113 years ago and, today, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count is recognized as the oldest and largest wildlife survey in the world. Currently, more than 2,000 counts are conducted annually during the three-week period between mid-December and early January with the participation of more than 30,000 volunteers. This includes all of Canada, North America, South America, Caribbean, Latin America and Antarctica. Colleton River has been part of that assembly since 2000 with 15 volunteers. Recorders, scribes and spotters make up the group that contributes to the count.

The purpose of the bird count is to study the distribution, migration and numbers taking place in our bird activity. This is by number of bird sightings, as well as species. Weather is probably the largest factor regarding migration change, and storms and drought are two of the most dominating factors.

Changes in activities are better known for birds than for any other type of organism, and easy to detect, identify and count relative to other organisms. They are both widely distributed geographically and among habitats. A major study of the bird migration has been in the process with Cornell University for the past 46 years.

In the 2012 Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Colleton had 3,764 sightings, 95 species and 34 spotters. Thank you to everyone who participated! – Jim Grove

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Friday, October 12th

Nicklaus Clubhouse

Cocktails served at 6:30pm Dinner begins at 7:00pm

$105 per person ~ 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

For Reservations Call the Front Desk 843-836-4400

CLUB SEATING - MAXIMUM 50 PEOPLE

Appetizer

Shallot & Herb Dusted Alaskan Halibut

Red Beet Puree, Braised Swiss Chard

2009 Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay

Second

Duck Confit Terrine

Buttered Brioche & Baby Mache

Blackberry Confiture

2009 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon

Salad

Layer of Crisp Baby Greens

Warm Mushroom Turnover

Red Wine Vinaigrette

2008 CC Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Main

Duet of

Braised Beef Short Rib and New York Steak

Butternut Medley

Baby Turnip, Carrot & Herbs

2006 Ponzo Vineyards Zinfandel

Dessert

Spiced Carrot Cake & Cream Cheese Ice Cream

Pistachio Tuille & Ginger Anglaise

Fabulous Fall Food Events!

The Nickel & Nickel Wine Dinner

By theGlass...



Plate & Palate

By: Chris Yarrison, Food & Beverage Service Manager

Chris has passed his level one certification of sommeliers from the Court of Master Sommeliers Guild. Chris had to take a rigorous test, regarding old and new world wines, which only 30 percent of the participants passed.

The first rule for everyone when pairing wine and food is to drink what you like. What you like to drink always takes precedence over any recommendation that someone might make. Start by thinking about the dish or meal as a whole. What are its dominant characteristics? Is it mild or flavorful? Is it fatty or lean? Is it rich or acidic? With these characteristics in mind,

select a wine that will keep flavors in balance.

Next, match mild foods with mild wines. Match big, flavorful foods with big, flavorful wines. For example, pair a bold-flavored pepper steak with a spicy, bold red Zinfandel. Generally, you want to match the richness of the food and the richness of the wine. For example, pair a rich chicken in cream sauce with a rich Chardonnay.

Cleanse the palate with tannins or acids. If you’re eating a relatively rich, ‘fatty’ dish, such as beef steak, you want to drink a red wine with nice high tannins to help cleanse the palate. On the other hand, if you are eating fried chicken, which is also a rich and ‘fatty’ dish, than you want something like a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to contrast the meal.

Match acids with acids. If you’re eating a dish with a strong acidic content, such as shrimp with lemon or pasta with tomato sauce, pair it with an acidic wine that can keep up with the acids in the food. Acidic wines and cream don’t mix: rich cream sauces will usually clash with an acidic wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc. Think about it this way...If you squeezed lemon juice into a cup of milk, would it taste good?

Strong spices, such as the hot chili peppers in some Chinese or Indian food, can clash and destroy the flavors in a wine. In most cases, wine is not the ideal beverage to drink. However, if wine is what you must have, consider something spicy and sweet, such as an off-dry Gewurtztraminer or Riesling.

When in doubt, remember that foods generally go best with the wines they grew up with. So if you’re eating Italian food, think about having an Italian wine. This isn’t a requirement, but often helps simplify the decision.

September’s Plumpjack & Cade Wine Dinner

Thanksgiving 2012

Food & Wine Pairing Guidelines: Simple rules to enhance your culinary enjoyment

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Thursday, September 20th Nicklaus Clubhouse Cocktails served at 6:30pm Dinner begins at 7:00pm $90 per person

CLUB SEATING - MAXIMUM 50 PEOPLE

Featuring PlumpJack & Cade Wineries

For Dinner Reservations Call the Front Desk 843-836-4400

First Course Seared Black Sea Bass celery puree, apple radish salad

Second Course Endive & Citrus Salad goat cheese spring roll, black pepper vinaigrette Third Course Merlot Braised Pork Cheek Open Ravioli parsley, lemon and celery

Main Course Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallion truffle, cauliflower and thyme cabernet sauvignon au jus

Dessert Point Reyes Blue “Cheesecake” blackberry compote

First Course Cade Sauvignon Blanc

2011

Second Course Plumpjack Chardonnay 2011

Third Course

Plumpjack Merlot 2010

Main Course Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cuvee

2008

Start Eating on ScheduleEach day, eat breakfast within an hour of waking up and eat again every 3 to 5 hours. Starting your day with a healthy meal and enjoying evenly spaced meals will maximize your metabolism, regulate your blood sugar and insulin levels and level out your appetite.

It may be tempting to cut back significantly, but starving yourself completely backfires. Eating too little forces your body to switch into conservation mode and burn fewer calories, which means you’re more likely to hang onto body fat.

under eating can cause your body to break down muscle mass for fuel, which also causes a metabolic slow down. unless you want to wind up thinner but flabbier, eating enough and at regular times is key.

Drink More H2OWater does support optimal metabolism and some research shows it may naturally curb your appetite, but it can also help you feel better

fast. Drinking more water helps your body flush out excess sodium, to help you quickly de-bloat, and get things moving in your digestive system, which helps relieve constipation. Aim for 2 to 2.5 liters a day (about 8 to 10 cups).

ExerciseGet your body moving! If you slacked off during the holiday season now is the time to start. Even short workout sessions, at least four times a week, will get you back on track fast. Run, walk, bike, set up

personal trainer lessons, or enjoy fun classes, such as Zumba! Don’t forget, summer will be here before you know it!

If you have not yet received your complimentary fitness evaluation, please stopby or contact the fitness center to schedule: 843.836.4448. The fitness center team is available to assist members with their personal fitness needs and goals, and ready to help them make 2013 their most healthy year ever.

Health & Fitness


Getting Back Into Shape After the Holidays

Even short workout sessions,

at least four times a week, will get you back on track fast.

From left to right: Sue Glancey, Burt Must, Vickie Must, Tom Kurtz and Doris Beedie during LLG’s Holiday Tour & Luncheon at Rose Hill Mansion on November 30.

(Pictured l-r: Bert Einloth, Sue Glancey, Doris Beedie & Lynda Rankin)

The Lifelong Learning Group will kick off its Season IV Winter/Spring series with “Friends’ Travel Experiences” on Saturday, February 2, beginning at 5pm, before Pub Night, on the third floor of the Dye Clubhouse. Members will present their travel experiences about ideas regarding trips taken, travel guides used, itineraries followed, restaurants enjoyed, and much more. This unique event will entertain and inform us.

On Friday, February 15, we have the opportunity to travel by bus from Colleton River to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) for a special tour. This $38 tour will include SCAD’s Museum of Art and a sampling of classrooms, such as Industrial, Jewelry and Textiles. The tour will also include lunch at the Gryphon Tea Room. We are limited to 30 participants for this tour, so please make your reservation quickly.

To conclude Season IV, we are pleased to have artist Jonathan Green join us on Thursday, March 7, to share his passion about the Gullah history and the arts of the Lowcountry, and to join us for dinner (5:45pm). Morris & Whiteside Galleries will display works by the artist that may be purchased that night.

As always, we look forward to seeing our friends at LLG presentations and also appreciate your comments and suggestions. Please call the front desk, 843.836.4400, for additional details.

LLG Season IV: Lifelong LearningTravel, SCAD & Art!

February 15, come visit SCAD

February 15, The Gryphon Tea Room, Savannah

Coming in March: Artist Jonathan Green


On the Riverfront

Introduction to Stand up Paddleboarding Members enjoyed learning stand up paddleboarding, with Outside Hilton Head, from Colleton’s Community Dock on the Colleton River.

Dolphin & Nature Tour The Riverfront Activity Group organized a special cruise, with “Captain Jim” from the Island Explorer, so members could get up close and personal with dolphins and other area wildlife.

Frolicking dolphins are a common and delightful scene on Colleton’s waterways.

Celebrating the uniqueness of the Sound Colleton members participated in a field trip to the Port Royal Sound hosted by the LLG and Riverfront Activity Group. The Port Royal Sound Foundation is renovating the buildings at the former Lemon Island marina to establish and even more engaging educational experience — the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center.

Beautiful new oyster tables! Thank you to Matt

& Barb Gates for donating a wood fence, which was

used for the table tops.

Sallie Lott’s Oyster Table Crew Bill McDaniel, Jim Cubbin, Dick Fowler, Bob Stan, Billy Adams, Tom McKane, Alvin McCain, Jim Griebel & Jim Eisert lent a helping hand.

Colleton River members participate in a wide variety of recreational and beautification-oriented activities that enable them to fully enjoy their unique community’s incredible natural surroundings.


Welcome the Colleton River Board of DirectorsColleton River’s Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, December 1, 2012, and attended by more than 190 Members and Spouses. Please welcome Colleton River Plantation Club’s 2013 Board of Directors:

Bert EinlothChair: Marketing—Internal,

Audit

Rob NortonPresident,

Executive Committee

Richard AndersonVice President,

Executive CommitteeChair: Greens & Grounds

Jim RydzelVice President,

Executive Committee Chair: Governance, Strategy &

Asset Planning; Audit

Michael MavrogordatoChair: Golf

Al ThiessChair: USGA Junior Amateur,

Audit

Tom WoosterChair: House & Ancillary

Jim HumphreyExecutive Committee, Audit;

Chair: Finance

Jim HookerChair: Marketing—External

Member Spotlight

The community’s new entrance sign proudly announces Colleton’s hosting of the prestigious USGA tournament.

All About the iPad Colleton’s Lifelong Learning Group hosted a well-attended iPad Workshop, presented by an Apple expert from Best Buy®, to help Members get the most out of their smart device.


6th Annual Lighting of the Tree

Tennis Ladies’ Member-Guest

The 6th Annual Lighting of the Tree, hosted in the Nicklaus Clubhouse on November 24, 2012, was a huge success. The special event featured a plated dinner and holiday show featuring local

professional jazz musicians. Additionally, Member Constance Curnow hosted the Gonzales family and the family’s 6- and 8-year-old daughters, Kearston and Kendall (pictured above) performed for the event. The talented young performers received a standing ovation from the more than 120 members in attendance.

Colleton River members and their guests took a break from lobs and volleys to pose for group photo during a recent Member-Guest event.

Upcoming Events & ActivitiesFEBRUARY

2 LLG - Travel Show Dye Penthouse, 5-11pm

3 Super Bowl Sunday Party Nicklaus Clubhouse, 5:30pm-?

14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Nicklaus Clubhouse, TBA

21 LLG Nicklaus Ballroom, 5-11pm

22 Wine Dinner Nicklaus Ballroom, 5-11pm

28 Whine & Wine Nicklaus Ballroom, 5-11pm

MARCH7 LLG Presents Jonathan Green Nicklaus Ballroom, 5:45pm

9 Blues, Brews & BBQ Dye Clubhouse, 6pm-?

22 Cigar Dinner Nicklaus Clubhouse, 7-9pm

26 Whine & Wine Nicklaus Ballroom, 5-11pm

28 Trivia Night Nicklaus Ballroom, 5:30pm-?

30 Easter Egg Hunt Nicklaus Clubhouse, 10am-12pm

31 Easter Brunch Nicklaus Clubhouse, 11am-2pm

APRIL18 LLG Nicklaus Ballroom, 5-11pm

18 Comedy Night Nicklaus Clubhouse, TBA

MAY

8 Slammers Bridge Nicklaus Ballroom, 9am-2pm

12 Mother’s Day Nicklaus Clubhouse, 11am-2pm

13 Duplicate Bridge

Dye Parlor, 9am-2pm

16 American Revolution Nicklaus Ballroom, 11am

16 Trivia Night Nicklaus Ballroom , TBA

26 Memorial Day Golf Event Dye Course, 1pm

26 Memorial Day Buffet Dye Clubhouse, TBA

Imagine a community that takes your breath away and is hailed as an incredible wildlife habitat, a captivating retreat where exquisite custom homes are nestled amidst seven miles of scenic shoreline and stunning championship golf courses. At Colleton River, a private 1,500-acre residential community with deepwater docks, you’ll enjoy numerous world-class amenities in an inviting atmosphere and an active, philanthropic community that epitomizes Southern hospitality. Imagine the exceptional and make it a reality… at Colleton River.

ColletonRiverClub.com | 843-836-4400

Simply . . . exceptional

the river winter 2013

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