january/february 2016 newsletter

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Jan/Feb 201692nd Edition

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

MEMBER PHOTOS

GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTS

F R O M T H E C L U B H O U S E

BERKELEY HALL EXPERIENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Corner pp. 3-5

“Block Party” Photos pp. 6-7

Member Activities pp. 8-9

Thanksgiving Photos pp. 10-11

River Park p.12

Golf Corner pp. 13-15

Learning Center p. 16-17

Golf Maintenance p.18

RBC Heritage p. 19

Spa & Fitness p. 20-22

Event Calendar p. 23

Phone List & Hours of Operation p. 24

Welcome!NEW MEMBERS

Beach Club Membership at the Westin Resort HotelBerkeley Hall offers our Members the opportunity to purchase a Beach Club Membership at the newly renovated and refurbished Westin Resort and Spa, located in the Port Royal Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Membership will be valid from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2017 and entitles you to the following services:

• Parking privileges at their hotel• Access to their private beach• Use of beach towels • 10% discount at the Turtles Restaurant located on the poolside deck

The cost for this Beach Club Membership is $300. Daily passes are also available for $25 per vehicle. For more in-formation, please contact the Concierge at 843.815.8494 or email at [email protected].

Dear Members,We hope you enjoyed your holidays and time spent with friends and family. It’s hard to believe 2016 is already upon us! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the entire Berkeley Hall Staff for their contributions in making 2015 another great year

and also like to thank the Board for their continued support.

During our Annual Meeting held on December 11, the Membership elected three new Board Members; Wally Slezak, Randy Smith and Janet Wright. They will join current members Chuck Atkins, Steve Delany, Diana Haran, Jim McCarl, Gene Schraeder and Mark Slocum on this year’s Board. We would like to thank Scott Maxwell, Diane Bullock and Bill Wade for devoting a great deal of their time and energy serving our Membership during their tenure.

The new Board will announce the Committees for 2016 following their first meeting scheduled for January 22. They include the Architectural Review Board (ARB), Buildings & Grounds, Finance, House & Social, Golf & Greens, Governance & Governmental Affairs and Marketing & Membership. If you are interested in serving on one of our Committees, please contact me at 843.815.8488 or [email protected]. Your participation would be greatly appreciated. Please keep in mind there are a limited number of positions on each committee and there may be more interest than availability.

This year promises to be filled with exceptional experiences for everyone to enjoy. It all kicks off with a New Year’s Day Lunch Buffet {January 1} and the Kickoff Cup Golf Tournament {January 2}. On January 30, exquisite cuisines from around the world will be represented by our very own culinary team during the celebrated International Night! The month of February brings many great events – including the Palete to Pallette Dinner, Valentine’s Dinner & Dance, and five-course Pahlmeyer Wine Dinner.

We invite you to share “The Berkeley Experience” with your guests. Our current guest policy allows our members to sponsor their friends, family, business associates and other acquaintances in enjoying club amenities when you are not able to join them. We have several attractive cottage, golf and meeting space packages that may be of interest to your guests. Please call our Concierge at 843.815.8494 for additional details.

In closing, the entire staff at Berkeley Hall would like to express their appreciation for your contribution to the 2015 Holiday Fund. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

Kindest Regards,

General Manager & Chief Operating Officer

Dave & Nancy ElliotDove Canyon, CA

Dr. Nancy MeadHarmony, PA

Dennis & Louetta ShoopCamp Hill, PA

Sharon & Charles WhiteConcord, NC

Robery & Nancy FurchesTalbott, TN

Charleston-Style Golf CottagesThe Golf Cottages provide a sense of luxury and comfort that comes from attention to detail– from the perfect choices of furniture and furnishings to the complimentary arrival amenities. Each Cottage is beautifully decorated with either a traditional American look or a Vivid Hue Design. Your room will be stocked

with a variety of food and beverage items including wine, Gilchrist and Soames bath products and bathrobes prior to your arrival. The first level fea-tures a roomy living/dining area with entertainment center, most with 50” high definition flat screen televisions, as well as a fully stocked kitchen and gas fireplace. Two private master suites

flank each side of the living room, and each includes a king-sized bed, sleeper sofa, and well-appointed bath with double sinks and walk-in showers and a tub. These suites are each equipped with a refreshment center that includes a wet bar, microwave, bar refrigerator and 32” flat screen TV with digital cable. Each mastersuite opens onto its own private porch with seating for two, perfect for early morning or late afternoon enjoyment.

The second level features a large sitting room with 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, well suited for use as a lounge for a card game or children’s activity area, and washer and dryer, iron and ironing board. The two spacious second floor suites each feature 2 queen-size beds, a 32” flat screen TV with digital cable, a computer desk and individual bath with tub and separate walk-in shower. The unique design allows guests the opportunity to rent one master suite (1 bedroom/1 bath), one master suite, plus the living and dining area, the main town suite that includes the great room, kitchen and second floor suites (2 bedrooms/2 baths), a combination of the main town suite and master suite (3 bedrooms/3 baths), or the entire cottage (4 bedrooms/4 baths).

Stay, Play & Replay Cottage Group Package

Sponsor a small or large golf group and spend a mini-mum of two (2) nights in one or more 4-bedroom Golf cottages with (4) four or more players (may not include a Member) and your guest’s golf fees will be $99.50 inclusive per player for unlimited daily golf. The rate includes green fee, cart fee, replay fee and all taxes.

GOLF COTTAGE RATES**One or more Four Bedroom Cottages Only**

**7th night is complimentary**

February-July/September-November$605 per night for each 4-bedroom (6-Bed) golf cottage

January, August, December$490 per night for each 4-bedroom (6-Bed) golf cottage

Package Includes: Unlimited golf daily. Play may include the North and/or

South Course based on availability. Cottage Food & Beverage Amenity Package upon arrival

Complimentary Continental Breakfast dailyGolf Cottage Housekeeping Tidy Service available

upon request25% discount on all merchandise in the Golf Shop

To make your reservations, please call Cottage Services at 843.815.8422 between the hours of 8:30am-5pm (EST) Monday-Friday. Replay based on tee time avail-ability. Cannot be combined with other packages or offers. A Two-Night minimum stay in a 4-Bedroom Golf Cottage is required.

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7th night is complimentaryRates do not include sales and accommodations tax of 10%

Daily tidy service may be arranged. Fee schedule is available upon request.2-Night Minimum Stay Required. {except for One-Night Stay Option}

Please contact Cottage Services 843.815.8422 for reservations and additional information.

1 Bedroom Master Suite $165 $200 1 Bedroom Master Suite + Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $250 n/a 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $320 $3853 Bedroom/3 Bath, Master + Town Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $400 $4954 Bedroom/4 Bath, Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $490 $6054 Bedroom/4 Bath, Full Cottage, Kitchen, Living Room, Patio $490 $605

1 Bedroom Master Suite / One-Night Stay Option $295 $295

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Javier the TailorJavier is in the clubhouse every Saturday morningbetween the hours of 9:30-11am to tailor clothing for our Members. He will take your measurements and return the following Saturday morning to deliver your garments. No appointments are necessary.

Barber Services Available in the ClubhouseKen Browning offers haircuts for both men and women every Friday and Saturday in the Clubhouse locker rooms. His hours are every Friday from 2:30-4:30pm and on Saturdays from 11:30 to 2:30pm. For special appointments, please call 912-441-6855.

Member DirectoryAs we strive to continuously improve the Berkeley Hall Experience for our Members we are asking you to update your information in the di-rectory on our website. Please log into your account at www.berkeleyhallclub.com and ensure all information is up to date. Should you need to change any of your information, please contact Sheree Small at 843.815.8953 or [email protected]. Updating your information will ensure you receive all communications sent from the club. We also encourage you to add a profile picture which may be forwarded to Sheree as well. Please note, the picture must be sent in JPEG format. If you don’t have a picture, please stop by the Concierge desk and we will be happy to snap a picture of you and add it to the website!

Thank you,

Stefan BaurothDirector of Concierge Services

Need a Document Notarized?Myla Mitchell, Assistant Controller, (843.815.8414) and Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator (843.815.8443) are commis-sioned by the State of SC to perform this function. They offer their services to our Members free of charge.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Through Bluffton Self Help

For 17 years, Bluffton Self Help has assisted our neighbors in critical need while supporting their efforts to become self-reliant. Berkeley Hall members continue to support this local charity and this year marks the club’s 8th organized food drive. What a remarkable way to give back to our community! Shown here are Janis Schlossberg Gatschet and Denise Frame who represent the many generous members who contributed food, grocery cards and checks for the 2015 Thanksgiving food drive.

Toys for Tots Progressive DinnerOn Sunday, December 13th, Members enjoyed a Sugar and Spice Tour through three of the most beautifully decorated homes in Berkeley Hall, as a Progressive Dinner was held to collect toys for needy children of Beaufort County. Each home served a festive menu of heavy hors d’oeuvers with a Club Full Bar. All of the toys were generously donated by our Members and were on display in the Grand Foyer of the clubhouse before they were presented to several Marines from Paris Island who were there as Santa’s helpers.

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation assists the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas time. The primary goal of the Foundation is the same as that of the overall Toys for Tots Program – “ to deliver through a new toy at Christmas a message of hope to those less fortunate.”

ARB Update by Wendy Wagner, ARB Administrator2015 was another busy year for new home construction in Berkeley Hall with 13 new homes completed, 8 additional homes that are presently under construc-tion and 11 plans submitted to the ARB for review and

final approval. This increases the total number of homes completed in the community to 300, which equates to a build out of 54.2%.

In order to preserve the attractive nature of our neighborhoods, there will always be need for some upkeep and repair, particularly mailboxes when the paint on the posts begin to fade and the boxes begin to rust. If your post is in need of repainting, the color to use is Charleston Green. This paint can be found at the local Sherwin Williams store. If the mailbox itself is worn and rusted, it needs to be replaced. If you prefer, this work can be performed by our community maintenance crew by contacting the ARB. A new mailbox with lettering and re-painting of the post will cost $50.30. If you require addi-tional work such as replacing the post to repair wood rot, the cost will be $68.

If I can be of assistance with this or any other issue regarding your property, please call or stop by the clubhouse. I can be reached at 843.815.8443 or e-mail [email protected].

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THE BERKELEY HALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

“MAKING A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY”

On October 23, 2015 the Berkeley Hall Board of Directors approved recommended grants in excess of $136,000 to fund 17 projects that will have considerable impact on improving the lives of many Bluffton residents, especially those who are most vulnerable. As we have done in the past, we will hold an event to honor the 2015 grant recipients and give heartfelt thanks for the generosity of our membership that made these grants possible. Please join us on January 14, 2016 at 5pm in the Mixed Grille for that occasion. You can register through the concierge or by using the Calendar of Events page on the Berkeley Hall website.

These projects funded address the needs of: Children to prevent hunger, prevent abuse, and limit gang involvement, and they also

provide pre-school and after school child care and educational programs.

Low income families to improve literacy, and provide emergency financial aid, livable housing, legal services, and health care.

The elderly and their families to provide food for those who are housebound, respite care for Alzheimer victims, and compassionate end of life care.

The disabled and mentally ill to enrich these individuals’ lives.

The organizations that received a 2015 grant from the Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation are: Backpack Buddies of Bluffton, Bluffton Self Help

Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine, Boys and Girls Club of BlufftonChild Abuse Prevention Association, The Children’s Center

Citizen’s Opposed to Domestic Abuse, Deep Well, Heroes on HorsebackHospice Care of the Low Country, The Literacy Center, Low Country Legal Volunteers

Meals on Wheels, Memory Matters, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Neighborhood Outreach Connection

Our Berkeley Hall community is honored to help these worthy organizations make important strides in improving the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors. Thank you Berkeley Hall members for your continued compassion, concern, and generosity!

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact one of our trustees: Bill Reddersen, Ernest Bush, Margaret Norris, Jim McCarl, Don Ryder, Randy Wright, Paulette Henderson or Pat Valentino. We look forward to seeing you at the January 14th event!

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17 Local Projects Funded by Berkeley Hall Charitable Foundation in 2015by Patricia Jackson Valentino

Members attended their first Block Party on a beautiful Saturday evening in October on the front Mall of the Clubhouse. Local artists and craftsmen displayed their talents in tents that surrounded the grounds while everyone enjoyed live music from The Headliners. Congratulations to Dr. Kathy Corley for winning the baking contest with her lattice crust apple pie!

Winter Garden by Kristin HannahMonday, January 4 @ 3pm; Ladies Locker Room

From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes Winter Garden, a powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the

present and the past.

Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard: the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father ex-tracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time - and all the way to the end. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their

Book Club

An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih AlameddineMonday, February 1 @ 3pm; Ladies Locker Room

One of the Middle East’s most celebrated voices, Rabih Alameddine follows his inter-national bestseller, The Hakawati, with an en-chanting story of a book-loving, obsessive, seventy-two-year-old “unnecessary” woman.

Aaliya Saleh lives alone in her Beirut apartment, sur-rounded by stockpiles of books. Godless, fatherless, childless, and divorced, Aaliya is her family’s “unnec-essary appendage.” Every year, she translates a new fa-vorite book into Arabic, then stows it away. The thirty-seven books that Aaliya has translated over her lifetime have never been read―by anyone. In this breathtaking portrait of a reclusive woman’s late-life crisis, listeners follow Aaliya’s digressive mind as it ricochets across vi-sions of past and present Beirut. As she tries to overcome her aging body and spontaneous emotional upwelling’s, Aaliya is faced with an unthinkable disaster that threat-ens to shatter the little life she has left. ~ Amazon.com

For further information concerning the Ladies Book Club, please contact Wendy Hansen at [email protected].

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New Year’s Day Lunch BuffetFriday, Jan. 1; 11am-3pm

Men’s Locker Room and Tap RoomBefore heading off to the golf course or watching the game with family and friends, join us for a hearty luncheon buffet on New Year’s Day!

BUFFET MENU $10.95++• Short Rib Chili Station with Cheddar, Sour Cream & Onions

• Chef Selected Soup of the Day• Fresh Baked Bread Display with Whipped Butter

• Farmers Market House Salad with assorted house dressings• Caesar Salad Bar with all the trimmings

• Barbecued Chicken Tenderloins• Assorted Cookies & Brownies

*Note: the Regular Lunch Menu will not be offered on Jan 1. Club Operations will close at 6pm. All Regular Dining resumes Saturday, Jan 2.

International NightSaturday, Jan 30; 6-9pm

International Night has been an annual tradition at Berkeley Hall for the past serveral years The evening is hosted by our culinary team who represent numerous countries and cultures from around the globe. We’ve invited them to share their national heritage, which includes everything from authentic dress to their favorite cuisines. Food stations and tapas

style buffets will be set up through the Clubhouse with open seating in all dining rooms. Join us in this unique celebration!

$49++ per person; Member Charge Bar Country Club Attire | Open Seating | 48 Hour Cancellation Policy

SAVE THE DATE

Pahlmeyer Wine DinnerThursday, Feb. 23

6pm Hors d’Oeuvers; 6:30pm Formal DinnerThis evening will be a special night for wine lovers. The menu will include a five-course meal with paired wines from this award-winning family of vineyards.

**Menu to be Published Online**$140++ per person; Reservations Required

Afternoon Ladies’ Canasta and Hand & FootEvery Monday from 1-3pm, Mixed Grille

Ladies’ Canasta is scheduled for every Monday from 1-3pm in the Mixed Grille. There is no need to sign up – just plan on attending. If you have Canasta cards please bring them. Lessons will be given to anyone not familiar with the game. Please contact JoAnn Slezak at 843.757.0918, or [email protected].

Ladies’ Bridge Every Wednesday at 1pm, Ladies’ Locker Room

All Members and their guests are welcome to attend. The group plays four-hand rubber bridge, and cards and tallies are provided. For more information, please call Jo Stephenson at 843.815 2115 or email [email protected]. Lunch is optional.

Evening Mah JonggEvery Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the Wednes-day night game, please contact Teresa Gannon at 843.706.2219, ([email protected]) for more information.

Afternoon Mah JonggEvery Friday at 2-4pm, Ladies’ Locker Room

Players of all skill levels are welcome. Afternoon Mah Jongg will be held every Friday at 2pm. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the Afternoon game, please contact Connie Wedel at 843.706.7284 ([email protected]) for more information.

Men’s Bible StudyEvery Wednesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room

Men’s Bible Study group meets every Wednesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room of the Learning Center. All Members are welcome. For further information, please email Hal Sutton (halsutton1@gmailcom) or Don McGeorge ([email protected]).

The Burgundy ApronIn-Home Dinner Menu

Fresh meals prepared by our culinary team and ready to serve in your home! The menu of dinner options includes family favorites. Orders will be ready for pick-up from the Club in as little as 60-90 minutes (call from 11am up to 7pm),

Wednesday through Sunday.

Evening Canasta and Hand & FootEvery Wednesday at 7pm, Mixed Grille

Players of all skill levels are welcome to join in the fun. If you would like to learn to play the game or would like to participate in the Wednesday night game, please contact Marsha Levin at 843.757.2801, ([email protected]) for more information.

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Valentine’s Dinner & DanceSunday, Feb 14

6:30pm Cocktails; 7pm Dinnerfollowed by Dancing and Special Songs by Request

DINNER MENUSweetheart’s Bouquet of Baby Greens

Red and Green Romaine Lettuce, Focaccia Croutons, Prosciutto, Candied Walnuts, Fresh Strawberries, Lemon Mascarpone Gelato and

White Balsamic VinaigretteAt the Heart

Fontina & Spinach Stuffed Filet Mignonon a Bordelaise Sauce with Red Onion Confit, Parmesan

Crusted Zucchini, Tourneed Carrots and Barolo Whipped Potatoes

The Kiss Good Night TrioLong Stem Strawberry with a Chocolate Fondue and Shortbread Cookie

White Chocolate Raspberry Chambord Molten CakeMilk Chocolate Ice Cream on Toasted Almond Espresso Crumble

$65++ pp; Member Charge BarIncludes 3 Courses, Glass of Wine with Dinner, DJ Music and DancingReserved Dining Tables of 4-10 people | 48hr Cancellation Policy

Ladies’ Bible StudyEvery Tuesday at 3:30pm, Fazio Room

Ladies’ Bible Study group meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm in the Fazio Room of the Learning Center. All Members are welcome. For further information, please contact Angie McGeorge at 843.505.0245 ([email protected]) or Susie Sutton at 406.670.7900 ([email protected]).

Palate to Pallette DinnerThursday, Feb. 4; 5:30-8:30pm

Art comes in many beautiful and delicious forms, author Pat Branning will present in this unique dinner event. Our own Executive Chef John Soulia will showcase a few of his dishes featured in one of Branning’s cookbooks for a four course dinner. During the meal, watch as famed artist Michael Harrell will demonstrating his artists’ techniques on the canvas.

DINNER MENUHeirloom Tomato & Vidalia Onion Pie

presented with Artisan Greens and Green Goddess Dressing Down South Buttermilk Biscuits with Dijon Honey Butter

Charleston Wreckfish & Beef Tenderloin Bruschettawith Almond Pesto and Parsley Root Puree and Fresh Asparagus

Pluff Mud Chocolate Tart with Swiss Meringue and Espresso Crème Anglaise

$45++ pp; Member Charge Bar Country Club Attire | Reserved Dining Tables of 4-10 people

48 Hour Cancellation Policy

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Thanksgiving Weekend 2015

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

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KayakingNo Charge

Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours

Mondays 9-11amFridays 3-5pm

$30/person

Okatie River Boat Cruises

No cruises are scheduled this month while the Pontoon Boat is undergoing routine maintenance.

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour

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ACTIVITIES

KayakingNo Charge

Guided Kayak and Paddle Board Tours

Mondays 9-11amFridays 3-5pm

$30/person

Okatie River Boat Cruises

No cruises are scheduled this month while the Pontoon Boat is undergoing routine maintenance.

*24-hour advanced reservations are required for the Kayak Nature Tour

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Schedule of Fees

KAYAKING

On Your Own No Charge

Scheduled Tour$30 per person

BOAT CRUISE

Scheduled Tour$35 per person

Private $140 (min of 2 hrs)

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Guided Kayaking & Paddle Boarding ToursMondays, 9am-11am; Fridays, 4pm-6pm

Certified Naturalist, Captain Eric, accompanies you on a 2-hour guided kayak or paddleboard tour of the Okatie River. The cost is only $30 per person with water and sodas included.

Sunset Cruises Sunset Cruises will resume on March 1Spend an afternoon soaking in the natural wonders and beauty of the Lowcountry. Captain Eric will travel with you into the salt marshes to view the wildlife which includes dolphins, egrets and a variety of birds in their natural habitat. The cost is $35 per person for adults and $20 for children under 12. Members are encouraged to bring their

coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided.

Private Boat Cruises are also available for $140/hour (2-hour minimum). Members are encouraged to bring their coolers with refreshments (no glass containers please). Complimentary sodas and bottled water will be provided. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make reservations for all of these great tours.

There are subtle changes that mark the seasonal changes along the Okatie River in the winter. Since there are few deciduous trees to signal the transition from fall to winter and winter to spring in our mari-time forests, we must look at the changing hues of the grasses that punctuate the coast-al landscape. The perennial cordgrass for example, turns from bright green to mut-ed shades of gray and brown, and though it is rather drab in appearance, the dete-riorating cordgrass is a vital source of food and cover for the wildlife. Cooler temperatures and shorter days dramatically inhibit the growth of plank-

ton, and with fewer particles suspended in the water, there is a relative clearness in the water compared to the nutrient-laden cloudiness that is seen in summer.

Clearer water provides an opportunity to visually explore the river bed, especially in the shallows and at the edge – where the grass and water meet. You’ll observe pinfish flounder, redfish, oysters, small rays and blue crab. You’ll hear the sound of the dry and brittle grasses rustling in the breeze, see the behaviors of migrat-ing birds, watch an eagle gracefully fetch a bunch of grass to use for its nest, or a school of fish dart around beneath your boat. Remember to dress properly and have your binoculars ready. There is a lot to see! Guided 2-hour nature kayak tours are scheduled every Monday from 9 to 11am and on Fridays from 4 to 6pm that are led by a trained interpretive naturalist guide. Contact the Concierge at 843.815.8494 for reservations.

Winter is a Great Time of Year to Kayak

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2016 Tournament SchedulePresident’s Cup Season Long Chairman’s Match Play Season LongNew Year’s Kickoff Cup January 2Couple’s Member-Member March 11-12Berkeley Cup March 17-19Women’s One Day M/G March 31Master’s Par 3 & Players Draft April 6Men’s Spring Member-Guest April 14-16Member-Member May 13-14Berkeley Hall Charity Cup May 30PGA Par 3 & Players Draft July 27Men’s One Day Member-Guest September 14Couples Member-Guest September 15-17Club Championship September 23-24North-South Challenge October 1Men’s Invitational October 5-8Women’s Invitational October 19-21The “Haig” Two-Day November 4-5Senior Club Championship November 18-19Club Challenge December 1-3

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The Golf CornerI would like to thank all of our Members for making me feel so welcome during my first couple of months at Berkeley Hall. Please know that my door is always open, and I‘m anxious to meet all of you in the very near future. The Golf Professional Staff will be working hard this winter to introduce

new programs that will enhance your overall golf experience in 2016. I also want to thank those who participated in our Annual Wine & Cheese Party as well as, the Progressive Holiday Sale leading up to Christmas Day. We hope you found all that you needed for that special someone during the holiday SeasonPlease mark your calendars and plan to participate in all of your favorite tournaments that are scheduled in 2016.

Play for P.I.N.K. Cancer Awareness Golf TournamentThe women of Berkeley Hall held a “Play for Pink” Can-cer Awareness Golf Tourna-ment on October 22. Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immedi-ate Diagnosis, New Technology and Knowledge) is a grassroots organization that uses lifestyle and sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research. The organizations sole beneficiary is the Breast Cancer Research Foundation who receive 100 percent of all the funds raised. Thanks to the support received from their Platinum Sponsor - Celgene Corporation, Rosie Jones, Member of the LPGA Hall of Fame who participated as an honored guest, and all of the Members of Berkeley Hall who contributed to the event. The tournament was a huge success having raised over $15,000.

Frost PolicyThe colder morning temperatures that we will experience over the next few months may the delay opening of our golf courses because of frost on the greens. This is a good time to review the Club’s frost policy and how it may affect golfers with reserved tee times. • When there is a Frost Delay, the Club Golf Course Superintendent determines when the courses will open and the Golf Shop will reset those tee times affected by frost. • All reserved tee times that fall after the official reopening time will not be affected • All times that fall before the official reopening time will be reassigned to the first available tee time in accordance with their earlier morning times. • The practice tee will reopen ½ hour prior to the first tee time of the day.

When making times during this period, please be aware that the de-cision to delay tee times is always based on what will be best for the long-term health of our golf courses and practice facility.

Adam Kuschner, Director of Golf

Scheduled Course Maintenance & Outside Golf Events

Hilton Head Island Senior Golfers February 8Lowcountry Women’s Senior Golf March 1Women’s SC Golf Association March 8Women’s 9-Hole Exchange April 20Women’s 18-Hole Exchange TBANorth Course Aerification - I April 25-31Georgia Senior Golf Association May 16-19South Course Aerification - I May 20-26North Course Aerification - II June 6-14Players Amateur – South Course July 6-11South Course Aerification - II July 13-26North Course Aerification - III August 1-9Carolina’s Senior Golf Association September 26-27

Carrie Sexton, Rosie Jones, Beth Maxwell, Margaret Feeney, Sonis Faircloth

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MEN’S OVERALL CHAMPIONChampion Toshi Hirata 159

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTLow Net Tim McBride 143

MEN’S SENIOR FLIGHTLow Net Brian Barney 140 Low Gross John Stanford 164 MEN’S MASTERS FLIGHTLow Net Andy Sivak 143Low Gross Chip Millard 162

MEN’S SUPER SENIOR FLIGHTFlight Winner Dieter Meuderscheid 147

Senior Club Championship

WOMEN’S OVERALL CHAMPIONChampion Susie Sutton

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTLow Net Elizabeth Dobler

WOMEN’S SENIOR FLIGHTLow Net Mary Thomas

“The Haig” m/mANNIKA SORENSTAM FLIGHTLow Net Elaine Beringhause & Irene Miller 83Low Gross Carol Dulude & Susie Sutton 612nd Net Celina Echague & Beth Delnostro 78

JACK NICKLAUS FLIGHTLow Net Michael Dingus & Jeff Grime 84**Low Gross Brad Benjamin & Kyle Peterman 1152nd Net: Art Arns & Brian Hayden 84**

ARNOLD PALMER FLIGHTLow Net Willie Wang & John Vann 99Low Gross Jeff Hoffman & Bill Barnett 682nd Net Anthony Presogna & Mark Slocum 91

GARY PLAYER FLIGHTLow Net Dave Dobson & Randy Wright 82Low Gross Roland Prancan & Allan Cameron 57 2nd Net Michael Boyne & Chuck Atkins 78

**Denotes Scorecard Playoff

Club ChallengeOVERALL CHAMPIONS ~ 266Anthony Monterisi, Mario Martino, Dan Powers, Walter Janovic

LOW GROSS ~ 293Marc Dulude, Jim Mihalek, Craig Campbell, Peter Kuchinsky

2ND PLACE NET ~ 267Sam Stever, Tony Catelli, Gary Brooks, Guy Giordano 2ND PLACE GROSS ~ 294Meredith Henry, Meredith Henry Jr., Jess Stimack, Jim Perry Jr.

3RD PLACE NET ~ 270Pat Annessa, Wayne Hoffman, Steve Hullinger, Steve Endres

Toshi Hirata & Susie Sutton 2015 Senior Club Men’s & Women’s Champion

Upper Montclair County Club2015 Club Challenge Champions

Men’s Division

Women’s Division

GROSS SKINS Day One#1 Peter Kuchinsky 3#4 Peter Kuchinsky 3#10 Meredith Henry Jr. 3#15 Chris Bullock 3#18 Taylor Metcalfe 3

Day Two#2 Jess Stimack 4#5 Taylor Metcalfe 3

NET SKINSDay One#10 Meredith Henry Jr. Net 2#15 Chris Bullock Net 3Day Two#7 David Caddick Net 3#10 Sam Stever Net 3#11 Gary Brooks Net 2#14 Tony Catelli Net 1#18 Glenn Meyer Net 2

CLOSEST TO THE HOLESouth#3 Sam Silverman#5 Mark Benefield#11 Walter Janovic #16 Tom Morgan

North#6 Meredith Henry Sr. #8 Gary Brooks #14 John Arnett #16 Tony Catelli

Bob Knighton & George Wombolt 2015 Men’s Invitational Overall Champions

Bob Knighton & George Wombolt 2015 Men’s Invitational Overall Champions

Hole In One Honor RollCongratulation to all of our Berkeley Hall Members, listed below, who recorded a hole-in-one in 2015 while playing on one of our Courses.

Steve Southern Jan. 4 North, 6th Steve Southern March 26 North, 8thRandy Wright April 15 South, 16th Steve Parker May 24 South, 11th Steve Stenson June 6 North, 8th Ray Caffery June 13 North, 6th Allan Schoenberger June 21 North, 6th Beverly Burleson June 28 South, 5thPatricia Slocum July 12 South, 5thEvan Beck July 25 South, 14thMike Balzer Sept. 19 North, 16thPatrick Deasy Oct.23 South, 3rd HoleToshi Hirata Oct. 24 North, 6th HoleRichard Drews Dec. 1 South, 3rd Hole Susie Sutton Dec.6 North, 8th Hole

Stephanie Meadows ClinicStephanie Meadows, Berkeley Hall Member and LPGA Tour Professional conducted a special golf clinic during the Ladies Invitational for our Members and their guests.

BERKELEY HALL FLIGHTWinners Glenn Meyer & Gary Meyer 312nd Place Bob Hackett & Tom Humphrey 30½

WADE HAMPTON FLIGHTWinners John Kourakos & Kevin Hughes 35½ 2nd Place Rich Forde & Paul Basquin 29

SHADOW CREEK FLIGHTWinners Jeff Tanen & Michael Carroll 32 2nd Place Gene Schraeder & Mark Sicilla 26½

ESTANCIA FLIGHTWinners Michael Cross & Paul DeAngelis 30 2nd Place Rob Star & Gregg Star 28½

STOCK FARM FLIGHTWinners Bill Boisture & Bill Brown 34½ 2nd Place Brian Barney & John Barney 29½

WEEPERS POOL CHAMPIONSEstancia Anthony Monterisi & Mario Martino 11

Men’s InvitationalOVERALL CHAMPIONS

Bob Knighton & George Wombolt (Estancia Flight)

Women’s Invitational

OAK FLIGHT1st Place Net Susan Voetsch & Mary Joan Buckley 140 Low Gross Susie Sutton & Mari Harter 154

CHESTNUT FLIGHT1st Place Net Paula Gottlieb & Becky Rychak* 140Low Gross Barbara O’Connor & Chris Weimels 178*Denote Tie Break*

CLOSEST TO THE HOLE# 8 North(Member) Susan Yahn # 16 North (Guest) Lori Witz# 3 South (Member) Betty English # 16 South (Guest) Becky Rychak

PUTTING CONTESTSusan Voetsch & Mary Joan Buckley 14 Putts

OVERALL CHAMPIONS Lori Delaney & Lori Witz ~ 137 (Oak Flight)

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This is the first of a three part series that focuses on themental and emotional management skills which are required to clear your mind of distractions and hit your best shots free of tension and over thinking. Golfers need a simple formula for performance to allow them to take control of their game and emotions – the four little r’s.

In order to keep your mind performing at an optimal state under pressure, it is important to focus more on the Process than the Results. The “four little “r’s” stand for Routine-React-Relax and Refocus. If you perform all of these fairly well, then the Results will take care of themselves. Too often players are so focused on the Result that they neglect to do the important steps that lead to successful results. The outcome we can’t necessarily control, but we can control what we do prior to that. By distinguishing between what you can and cannot control, it frees you up from becoming distracted by conditions such as weather, playing partners, poor lies and bad breaks. Let’s begin with the first little “r” - Routine.

RoutineIn order to perform your best under pressure you need a routine. Think about a basketball player on the free throw line with no time on the clock and a free throw to make. They follow the same routine they would in practice which allows the player to perform unconsciously.

There are physical and mental parts to any routine. Behind the golf ball is the area I call the “Think Box”. Do all your decision making away from the ball in the Think Box. De-termine your yardage, target, your club selection and land-ing area. Visualize the shot and commit to four things;

1) The club you have chosen, 2) The shot you are going to hit, 3) The swing you are going to use and, 4) Your ability to hit the shot. The best way to do this is simply to “state your intention.” Tell yourself what you are going to do with the shot

Midway between the Think Box and the ball is an invis-ible line called the Commit-ment Line. Once you cross the commitment line, you need to have a repeatable physical rou-tine on how you set up to the ball which guarantees that your posture, ball position and align-ment are all correct. You are now in The Play Box. This is where you have to react and swing. No more thinking or decision making. Get comfortable, tap into the feelings of the swing you are trying to make and stay committed to the four items listed above. If there is any doubt to those items then restart your routine. Remember to breathe both in the think box and play box, this will free up tension and quiet your mind. You should be able to follow this routine and hit the shot in about 30 seconds. Keep it efficient. This might take some practice on the range in order to carry over on the course but you need to work on it and own it.

There are always two neurological laws in play on the golf course; 1) The Law of Frequency and 2) The Law of Recency. Law of Frequency says the body will do whatever the body knows and what-ever you have done the most times. Law of Recency states that if you can feel the correct motion that you are trying to make, you then have 30 - seconds to execute the shot. However, you can’t have any other thoughts or distractions come into your mind that will disrupt your feel. So while you are in the Think Box and have made your com-mitments and created a feel of your swing, take that to the Play Box and execute without the conscious mind interfering with negative or distracting thoughts. You will always play your best golf when you are confident and your mind is relatively quiet. The next “r” we to cover will be Reaction and Post Shot Reaction, and how it will affect your emotions on the golf course.

How to Stay in the Present to Perform Your Best on The Course

by Krista Dunton, Senior Instructor

Krista Dunton

Resultsrefocus react

routine

relax

Think Box

Commitment Line

The Play Box

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JANUARY TOPICTuesday, Jan. 5 40-80 Yard Approach ShotsFriday, Jan. 8 ChippingTuesday, Jan. 12 Add Distance to Tee ShotsFriday, Jan. 15 Fairway WoodsTuesday, Jan. 19 BunkersFriday, Jan. 22 Practice to improveTuesday, Jan. 26 PuttingFriday, Jan. 29 Fairway Bunkers

FEBRUARY TOPICTuesday, Feb. 2 Inside 30 YardsFriday, Feb.. 5 HybridsTuesday, Feb. 9 IronsFriday, Feb. 12 BunkersTuesday, Feb. 16 Trouble ShotsFriday, Feb. 19 Taking Your Game from Range to CourseTuesday, Feb. 23 Course ManagementTuesday, Feb. 26 Putting

Complimentary Swing ClinicsEvery Tuesday & Friday; 10-11am

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Speciality Clinics with KristaAimPoint Express Green Reading

Mon. Jan. 11, 10am-12pm; Thurs, Jan, 21, 2-4pm; Thurs., Feb. 4, 12 -2pm; $60/pp

Take the mystery out of reading greens with AimPoint Express, the system that allows you to determine the correct read of a putt in a quick and simple process. You will learn how to determine the break on short, medium and long putts as well as putts with double breaks.

Short Game ClinicThurs., Jan. 7, 10am-12pm; Tues., Jan. 19, 12-2pm;

Fri., Feb. 5, 12-2pm; Tues. Feb. 23, 12-2pm; $60/ppLower your scores with this comprehensive Short Game Clinic that focuses on all shots inside 35 yards, and distance wedges from 40-90 yards out. You will learn how to hit low, medium and high shot and how to properly practice your short game. We will cover chipping, pitching, and distance control.

Full Swing ClinicThurs. Jan. 14, 2-4pm; Tues., Feb. 16, 12-2pm

$60/pp {Minimum 4/Maximum 8 players}The Truth Is Out! To lower your scores you need to improve not only your distance off the tee, but also your approach shots into the green. This 2-hour clinic will focus on increas-ing your distance and accuracy with the driver, hybrids, fair-way woods and mid irons. Understand why the pros who are winning are the longer hitters who hit their approach shots closer to the hole.

Richy Werenski Earns Exempt Status on the Web.com Tour for 2016

2015 has been quite a year for Richy Werenski, Berkeley Hall’s Tour Professional and Member of the Web.Com TOUR. Richy graduated from Georgia Tech in 2014 and as an amateur he was selected as an All-American Collegiate Golfer, played in the Players Amateur in 2012 and 2013 and won the Porter Cup. Following graduation, he

turned pro and came to Berkeley Hall as an Aspiring Professional with a goal of making it to the PGA TOUR. While preparing that summer for the Web.Com Qualifying School, he won 3 mini-tour professional tourna-ments including the Vermont Open and by the end of 2014, had earned his conditional playing status on the Web.Com Tour. During the summer of 2014, he met the producers of the Golf Channel’s Big Break, who happened to be at one of his tournaments interviewing and selecting players for their next show to be aired in 2015. To his sur-prise, he was selected for the show and spent a month in September 2014 filming the series at the PGA National Resort & Spa Champion Course in Palm Beaches, Florida.

“Big Break – The Palm Beaches” premiered on the Golf Channel in February 2015 with one of the most talented casts in their series history, including Collegiate All-Americans professional mini- tour champions, a Trick Shot Expert and an Iraq War Veteran/Amputee. Over a 3-month period, one player was eliminated each week until it came down to the final two con-testants and Richy was able to prevail and secure his “Big Break” in a final 18-hole match play event. In addition to cash and prizes that he collected during the series, he also earned an exemption to play in the PGA Tour’s Barbasol Championship in July. The Golf Channel’s Big Break competition has proven to be a launching pad for many aspiring professional including PGA TOUR winners Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey and Matt Every.

While the show was airing on the Golf Channel, Richy began the 2015 Web.Com Tour with conditional status. At the PGA Barbasol Champion-ship in July, he made the cut and earned $6,825. By the end of the year had earned $62,082 and ranked 79th on the money list which was good enough to advance him directly to the third and final stage of Q-School held in December. Richy finished the 72-hole Q-School tournament T-34 at -3 par, giving him full exempt playing status for 2016.

Needless to say, it was quite a year for this personable first year profes-sional who represents Berkeley Hall on the Web.Com TOUR. So if you happen to see him at the Practice and Learning Center working on his game, we hope you will take a moment and congratulate him for all of his success.

Click Here to Meet Richy

Richy Werenski

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Golf Maintenance Update by Chris Young, Director of Golf Course Maintenance

Throughout the 4th quarter of 2015, the Lowcountry received over 28 inches of rain and not nearly enough sun to dry out the clay soils on either golf course. As a result, we often required players to keep their golf carts off the fairways and on the cart paths - a situation that

we try to avoid whenever possible.

We experienced so much rain during this period that we stopped irrigated the fairways in September. Nevertheless, there were numer-ous occasions when early morning fog blanketed the grounds and created conditions similar to a light cycle of irrigation. When you combine saturated soil with early morning fog, we were left with

soggy playing conditions for a period of several months. To illustrate how saturated fairways had become, this picture shows a plug that was removed from the 4th fair-way of the North Course after twelve days of dry weather in December. We certainly

regret the inconvenience that this caused to our membership and will continue to work on projects that will help to mitigate this problem in the future.

From the National Weather Service: El Nino’s Impact on Winter Weather 2015-16 for South Carolina

El Niño is expected to continue through this upcoming winter and into the spring of 2016. Although El Niño is a warming of the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean and the overlying atmosphere, it has global weather impacts with changes in temperature and precipitation patterns across the planet. El Niño typically reduces the severity of our hurricane season due to increased wind shear across the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean. However its largest local impacts are noted during the winter with heavier precipitation typically occurring across the southern United States including the Carolinas.

Winter Projects for 2016: Tree Pruning, Cart Path Repairs and Drainage

During the off season our crews will be busy working on mainte-nance projects identified on both courses. Trees are scheduled to be pruned along certain cart paths and we will replacing sections of cart paths that have been damaged by overgrown tree roots. The wet soil conditions have also identified locations on both golf courses that will require the completion of drainage projects to improve their playing surfaces.

Estate Pond ManagementDuring the summer of 2015, Estate Pond Management completed a sonar mapping of every pond in the community. Their mapping provided us with detailed information pertain-ing to depth, silt, locations of littoral shelves, and vegetation build up. With this informa-tion, we can work with Estate Pond Manage-ment to develop a long term plan for dredging and excavating any problem areas found in the ponds at Berkeley Hall. The plan will be implemented at the beginning of 2016.

Hole #5 ~ North CoursePreparations for this year’s Players AmateurGGOLF

Chris Young

Christmas Holiday Displaysby Kayne Hoecht, Director of Community Maintenance

This recent holiday season, our department assumed the responsibility for installing the decorations and holiday lighting throughout the community - work that has previously been out-sourced. Hopefully everyone was pleased with the new displays.

Over the next several years, we will be replacing and updating our existing inventory of lights not only to reduce cost, but also to present more impressive lighting displays. Our work on this project began last summer when we purchased a shipping con-tainer that we now use to store all of our supplies on-site rather than paying for storage. We also purchased our first strands of LED lights and other items such as cords, timers, and wreaths. During the installation process, we were able to determine what was usable and what materials needed to be replaced. As time goes on we will be replacing none commercial grade incandes-cent lights with new LED lights to enable us to connect eight times as many lights in one outlet. These energy saving LED lights provide a very similar glow as the soft light that is given off by incandescent bulbs. In addition, the bows, garlands and net-ting lights that are showing signs of age and are also scheduled to be replaced. It is our goal to make the our lightning displays more festive ever year for our Members to enjoy.

Fairway Plug

7th Hole ~ South Course

Drainage 4th Fairway North Course

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TICKET INFORMATION

CLUBHOUSE TICKET PACK

$250until 3/31/16

--------------$270

from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

This ticket pack is perfect for a business looking to entertain different clients each day. It includes 1 practice round ticket and a ticket for each competi-tion round (Thursday-Sunday). Each ticket gives fans grounds admittance plus entry into the newly renovated Clubhouse including access to the Grill and Pro Shop. The Clubhouse Tickets also allow access to the Heritage Pavilion featuring a cash bar and two on-course hospitality venues on holes 7 and 15, presented by Hargray, boasting great golf views and food & beverage for purchase. A limited number will be sold.

GROUNDS BADGE

$150until 3/31/16

--------------$170

from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

Provides weeklong access to the tournament grounds, The Heritage Lawn, Michelob Ultra 19th Hole and Grey Goose Lounge (21+).

DOC’S BBQ CLUB 15

$375until 3/31/16

--------------$395

from 4/01/16to 4/19/16

This ticket booklet grants access to a private enter-tainment venue on the 15th green from Thursday to Sunday. Ticket holders get a front row seat with exceptional golf views, along with a climate con-trolled dining section. Included in the ticket price is one practice round ticket and one tournament grounds ticket per day for Thursday through Sun-day. A daily buffet lunch is provided by the famous Doc’s Barbecue of Columbia, SC. Anheuser-Busch draft beer, wine and Coca-Cola beverages are also included. Spirits are available for purchase.

DAILY GROUNDS TICKET

Prices InDescription

Provides daily access to the tournament grounds, The Heritage Lawn, Michelob Ultra 19th Hole and Grey Goose Lounge (21+). Thursday and Sunday; $55 per day until 3/31/16; $75 per day from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16. Friday and Saturday; $65 per day until 3/31/16; $85 per day from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16

PRACTICE ROUND TICKET

Prices InDescription

Enjoy Opening Ceremonies on Monday, the Pro-Ams on Monday and Wednesday and Coca-Cola Youth Day on Tuesday. Autographs and cameras are welcome.Valid Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. $40 until 3/31/16; $50 from 4/1/16 to 4/19/16.

Juniors age 15 and under are always admitted free when they are accompanied by a ticketed adult. Juniors age 6 to 15 need to purchase a $25 junior ticket at the door to gain entrance to Doc’s BBQ Club 15. Fans may purchase tickets by calling Tournament Headquarters at 843.671.2448 or by visiting www.rbcheritage.com.

The 48th annual RBC Heritagepresented by Boeing is set for April 11-17, 2016 at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Is-land. The new world-class, 26,000-square-foot Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, maximizes the overall quality and experience of guests, resi-dents and pros alike. The updated design pro-vides an outstanding venue for the RBC Heritage and highlights the Sea Pines Resort’s significant role in the history of the RBC Heritage by show-case trophies and portraits of past champions in an area deemed the “Hall of Champions.”Tickets for South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR golf tourna-ment are now on sale. Dates for the 48th Annual RBC Heritage at the Harbour Town Golf Links are April 11-17, 2016.

Put Your Plaid On!

About Heritage Classic Foundation: The mission of the Heritage Classic Foundation is to provide the highest quality PGA TOUR golf event that generates significant economic impact and promotion for South Carolina while contributing funds for local charitable causes that enhance the quality of life of all. Since it was founded as a 501 (c)(3) in 1987, the Foundation has donated more than $23 million to people in need. For more information, call 843.671.2448 or visit www.RBCHeritage.com.

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2016 RBC HeritageApril 11-17

SSPa & FITNESS

Spa & Fitness Pool

MONDAYMat Pilates @ 9am (Nadya)

Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Cardio Sculpt @ 10:15am (Marcia) $8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

R3 Class {Restore, Recover & Relax} @ 4pm (Derek) $20/Class for Members & Guests {unless pre-paid}

TUESDAYYogalates @ 4pm (Nadya)

$8/Member (unless pre-paid package); Guests $10*Please sign up ahead of time

WEDNESDAYZumba @ 9am (Zanne)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

Cardio Splash @ 9:30am (Marcia)$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

Yoga @ 10:15am (Nan)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

Tabata @ 2pm (Bryan)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

THURSDAYMen’s Stretch @ 7:30am (Erin)$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

FRIDAYTennis Clinic @ 9am (Mike)

$18/Member (unless pre-paid); Guests $20

Gentle Fitness @ 9:30am (Erin)Complimentary for Members; Guests $10

SATURDAYZumba @ 9am (Patricia)

$8/Member {unless pre-paid}; Guests $10

Weekly Class Schedule

It’s Never Too Late to Boost Your Metabolism!

by Bryan Coker, Certified Personal Trainer

Is it a struggle to shed those extra pounds? The answer could be a low metabolic rate. Some people feel that their slow metabolism is because of their age and they just have to deal with it. It’s true that age is a big factor, but try these simple tips to increase your metabolism and you may see those extra inches quickly disappear.

1) Drink more water. A good rule of thumb is half your body weight in ounc-es, which means a person weighing 150 lbs. should drink at least 75 oz. of water each day.

2) Up the intensity in your workouts. It is recommended that 2-4 work-outs per week should be designed to raise your heart rate above 85% of your maximum heart rate. This should only be performed in short intervals with multiple intervals included within the workout. If you are new to exercise, then any exercise will have a huge effect on metabolism. We recommend speaking to your physician before attempting such intense workouts. If you are on any medications with beta blockers, you will have a very difficult time elevating your heart rate and it should not exceed 100-110bpm.

3) Fuel your body with ONLY what it needs and ONLY when it needs it. This means eating the right foods at the right times. Empty calories and over eating all go to waste and slow your metabolism

4) Build muscle. This does not suggest body building or “bulking up”. It means building lean muscle. You have probably heard that muscle burns fat. Well muscles require fuel to perform and as a result will burn more of what you eat which increases your metabolism.

5) Do full-body exercises. By performing exercises that require multiple mus-cle groups you will increase your heart rate, strengthen your core, make you more functionally fit, and boost in your metabolism. 6) Try drinking some green tea. Green tea has many health benefits including increasing your metabolic rate. One study in men showed it increased metabolic rate by 4%.

7) Keep moving. Being sedentary is your metabolism’s worst enemy! Staying active is its best friend! Set daily step goals for yourself to keep you motivated and use a pedometer like a fit bit or jaw bone to count your steps daily.

8) Get some sleep. In addition to staying active, make sure to get enough sleep. When you sleep, your body takes this time to recover and will function more efficiently.

If you have any questions or want to know more about ways to boost your metabolism, please see us at the Fitness Center and we would love to discuss the many ways that you too can boost your metabolism.

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Yoga with Nan ~ Wednesdays @ 10:15am

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5K Turkey Trot The Spa & Fitness Center held the 8th Annual Berkeley Hall 5K Turkey Trot on Friday morning after Thanksgiving and had another great turnout of nearly 80 excited racers! They also had their traditional race for bikers and a much shorter, but exciting race for children under 12 years old. This is the second year that the finishing time of each competitor was tracked by a company named Play Hard Event Timing, which made for a better race experience for everyone! Thank you to all the participants and congratulations to all our winners! We had a blast and look forward to next year’s 5K Turkey Trot!

Kylie NorrisWomen’s 14 and Under Winner

Owen DeBruyneMale Kid’s Race Winner

Austin HargroveMen’s Overall 1st Place

Mike TouhyMen’s 50-59 Winner

Mackenzie NorrisFemale Bike Winner

Aaron ArnetteMen’s 30-49 Winner

Lauren ArnettWomen’s Overall 1st Place

Harris WattlesMen’s 15-29 Winner

Lee GerberWomen’s 50-59 Winner

Lizzi BrunickFemale Kid’s Race Winner

Simon TuohyMale Bike Winner

Lauren CranstonWomen’s 15-29 Winner

2016 TURKEY TROT WINNERS SHOWCASE

Joel WadsworthOverall Men’s 1st Place

Joel WadsworthOverall Men’s 1st Place

Aaron ArnettMen’s 30-49 Winner

Amy TouhyWomen’s 30-49 Winner

Men’s Overall 1st Place Austin HargroveWomen’s Overall 1st Place Lauren Arnette

Men’s 14 and Under Finn MahoneyWomen’s 14 and Under Kylie Norris

Men’s 15-29 Harris WaltersWomen’s 15-29 Lauren Cranston

Men’s 30-49 Aaron ArnetteWomen’s 30-49 Amy Tuohy

Men’s 50-59 Mike TuohyWomen’s 50-59 Lee Gerber Women’s 60+ Mags Tuohy

Men’s Bike Winner Simon Tuohy Women’s Bike Winner Mackenzie Norris

Kid’s Race (Male) Owen DeBruyneKid’s Race (Female) Lizzie Brunick

SSPa & FITNESS

Spa Menu of Services

MASSAGETherapeutic Massage

One Hour ~ $90 90 minutes ~ $125

Prenatal MassageOne Hour ~ $75

90 minutes ~ $105

Deep Tissue MassageOne Hour ~ $90

90 minutes ~ $125

Hot Stone MassageOne Hour ~ $95

90 minutes ~ $130

Body ScrubOne Hour ~ $90

Medical Massage45 Minutes ~ $95One Hour ~ $125One Hour ~ $1872 Hours ~ $250

A LA CARTE15 Minute Reflexology ~ $20

15 Hot Stone ~ $25

MASSAGE ADD-ONS30 Minute Foot/Leg ~ $40

30 Minute Facial ~ $5030 Minute Sport ~ $55

30 Minute Head, Neck, Shoulder ~ $45

FACIALSThe Berkeley Hall Facial

One Hour ~ $80

Gentlemen’s FacialOne Hour ~ $75

Rejuvenation FacialOne Hour ~ $90

FACIAL ADD-ONSFacial Peel ~ $25Brow Wax ~ $20

Lip, Chin Wax ~ $20

*A 15% service charge will automatically be added to all spa service.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nationally recognized organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) to offer programs to Personal Trainers leading to specialty certifications to assist professionals stand out in their fields. They recently listed the Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer.

1) Motivation: Personal Trainers serve not only as coach, but as educator, confidant, role model, and a source of motivation. 2) Consistency: Scheduling regular appointments with a Personal Trainer help eliminate excuses for not exercising. 3) Safety: Personal Trainers demonstrate the proper and safe use of exercise equipment. 4) Individual Instruction: They develop the most effective program for you based on your fitness evaluation results and personal goals. 5) Effective Workouts: They help to maximize your time in the gym by providing workouts designed to achieve goals quickly and efficiently. 6) Supervision: The Personal Trainer is there to observe, assist, and if necessary, correct ineffective exercise routines. 7) Sports Specific Training: Many athletes work with Personal Trainers during the off-season in preparation for in-season competition. 8) Injury Rehabilitation: A Personal Trainer can make your road to recovery a smooth one in hopes of avoiding a reoccurrence of injury. 9) Special Needs Training: Research confirms that individuals with health challenges such as diabetes, asthma or heart disease benefit greatly. 10) Ego Boost: They provide you with positive feedback to bolster your confidence to take on new challenges. For more information on the American Council on Exercise (ACE), please visit www.acefitness.org/

Our Staff of Personal Trainers are certified to assist Members with their conditioning in many different ways including: • Exercise Prescription • Postural Evaluation and Program Development • Balance and Proprioception Improvement • Pre and Post Surgery Conditioning • Therapeutic Kinesiology Taping • Weight Loss Programming • Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) Training • TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Golf Evaluations and Training • Hands on PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) Stretching • Youth Conditioning and Performance Training

Why Do I Need A Personal Trainer?

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9am ~ Tennis Clinic9:30am ~ Gentle Fitness10am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic2pm ~ Afternoon Mah-Jongg3pm ~ Kayak Nature Tour5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

29am ~ Zumba

310am ~ Sunday Brunch5-7pm ~ Happy Hour6-8pm ~ Pasta & Prime Rib

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9am ~ Kayak Nature Tour9am ~ Mat Pilates10:15pm ~ Cardio Sculpt4pm ~ R3 Class1pm ~ Ladies Canasta/ Hand & Foot

510am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic3:30pm ~ Women’s Bible Study4pm ~ Yogalates5-7pm ~ Happy Hour

69am ~ Zumba9:30am ~ Cardio Splash10:15am ~ Yoga2pm ~ Tabata1pm ~ Ladies Bridge3:30pm ~ Men’s Bible Study5-7pm ~ Happy Hour7pm ~ Mah Jongg/Canasta/HF

77:30am ~ Men’s Stretch5-7pm ~ Happy Hour


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25 9am ~ Kayak Nature Tour9am ~ Mat Pilates10:15pm ~ Cardio Sculpt4pm ~ R3 Class1pm ~ Ladies Canasta/ Hand & Foot

2610am ~ Comp. Swing Clinic10am, 2pm, 4pm ~ Boat Cruises3:30pm ~ Women’s Bible Study4pm ~ Yogalates5-7pm ~ Happy Hour




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9am ~ Zumba

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH BUFFET ~ 11AM-3PM

LADIES BOOK CLUB ~ 3PM

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT ~ 6-9PM

NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH BUFFET ~ 11AM-3PM

NEW YEAR’S KICKOFF CUP

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LADIES BOOK CLUB ~3PM

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE ~ 6:30PM

PALATE TO PALLETTE DINNER ~ 5:30-8:30PM

PAHLMEYER WINE DINNERDANCE ~ 6PM

January 2016

February 2016

Hours of Operation

BERKELEY HALL366 Good Hope Road

Bluffton, South Carolina 29909

ClubhouseAdrian Morris 843-815-8488General Manager & Chief Operating OfficerBecky Conn 843-815-8490Human Resource Coordinator & Executive AssistantMichael Krause 843-815-8439Clubhouse ManagerBryan O’Neal 843-815-8997Facilities Maintenance Manager

Accounting Rebecca Weyenberg 843-815-8950CFO/ControllerMyla Mitchell 843-815-8414Assistant ControllerMember Billing 843-815-8953

ARBWendy Wagner 843-815-8443 ARB Administrator

Member Services Bob Ring 843-815-8423Director of Marketing & Member Services

Food & BeverageJohn Soulia 843-815-8433Executive ChefAshleigh Whitmore 843-815-8493Director of Catering & Special Events

Edmund Romano 843-815-8434Food & Beverage Manager

Concierge Services 843-815-8494Stefan Bauroth 843-815-8422Director of Concierge Services

GolfAdam Kushner 843-815-8440Director of GolfCharles Fox 843-815-8444Senior Assistant Golf Professional

The Golf Shop 843-815-8444

Dining FacilitiesTap Room 843-815-8428Men’s Locker Room 843-815-8431

Gatehouse Services Ray Fleetwood 843-815-8451Director of Gatehouse Services*For Guest Passes 843-815-8451

Halfway HousesNorth 843-815-4308South 843-815-3753

Learning Center 843-815-8446Krista Dunton 843-290-8714Senior Instructor

Spa & Fitness Center 843-815-8985Derek Lemire Spa & Fitness Center Manager

Clubhouse Dining *Note: There will be no dining in either the Mixed Grille or Tap Room on Mondays. Light lunch fare will be served in both the Men’s and Ladies’ Locker Rooms. Please call Concierge Services at (843) 815-8494 to make your reservations for Clubhouse Dining and all Special Events.

Tap RoomLunch ~ 11am to 4pm (Tuesday & Wednesday; Friday thru Sunday)Dinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Wednesday thru Sunday)Happy Hour ~ 5pm to 7pm (Sunday thru Friday)

Mixed GrilleLunch (Thursday & Sunday) ~ 11am to 3pm, Sunday Brunch 10am to 4pmDinner ~ 6pm to 8pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) *Please join us on Sunday for A La Carte Brunch from 10am-4pm and Prime Rib & Pasta Night from 6-8pm.

Men and Ladies’ Locker RoomsBar Service ~ 11am to 6pm DailyLunch Fare ~ 11am to 3pm Daily

Berkeley RoomAvailable daily for private functions.

Tuscany Wine RoomAvailable daily for private functions.

Golf Shop Daily 7:30am to 5:30pm

Concierge Services Monday Through Saturday 8:30am to 5pm Sunday 8:30am to 4pm

Spa & Fitness Center Monday - Friday 6am to 7pm Saturday & Sunday 7am to 7pm

Learning Center Daily 8am to 5pm Private Instruction ~ Daily 8am to 5pm

River Park Open Daily for your use. Please contact Concierge Services for access to the locked containers for kayaking, fishing, crabbing equipment and life jackets.

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