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Christmas Dinner/Gift Giving

Friday November 28, 2008

5:30pm Cocktails            6:00pm Dinner

Buffet Menu

Oven Roasted Turkey and Honey Glazed Ham
Potatoes
Vegetables
Stuffing

Buffet Dessert
Assorted Pies

Price: $25 ++
(ccc discount applies)
please book in the main office at ext 210

Once again, we are asking members to be Santa and Bring a gift to go under our tree to help make a child happy at Christmas.  Your gifts will be distributed through a local organization to needy families living in our area.  To make sure that as many children as possible receive a gift we suggest that:
* Each man brings a gift for a boy and each woman brings a gift for a girl
*Wrap each gift and mark the gender and age
*If you can't attend, but would like to participate, leave your gift at the club
Select the appropriate category for age group for your gift, if your last name starts with the letter:
* A to D bring a gift for a child 0-3 years old
* E to K bring a gift for a child 4-7 years old
* L to P bring a gift for a child 8-11 years old
* R - Z bring a gift for a child 12-14 years old
 

From the F&B...

Hello All
     Well another great season of golf is coming to an end, where does the time go.  I would like to start off by thanking everyone who was at the closing dinner and awards night, and congratulations to all the winners that night.
     Also special thanks to the Glenora Gang (Don Parks, Marc Drolet, Gene Clevenger), who kick off the Pub Night season with a "Jam session" in the club house. There were several musicians that joined in from 8 years old and up. Don*t be afraid to bring out your musical talents next time they play. It was a great show!
     Well the first annual Keith's Cup (Staff verses Members Golf Challenge) was played on Oct 23. The food and beverage team was looking for some payback after the members team beat them quite handily in baseball in the summer. Unfortunately the staff team took another beating at the hands of  Don Goodridge*s gang of sandbaggers. It was a beautiful fall day and we all had a lot of fun but the members team took 6 1/2 to 3 1/3.  Thanks again guys and we are looking forward to the rematch next year, or during SnowBowl Two (Football on the driving range in the winter).
     Coming up in November the hours of operation for F&B will be changing. The food and beverage department will be open every Friday night for Pub Night. We will still have great deals on drinks as well as a tasty pub menu. The good guys at Labatt are also with us again this year, thus we will do our weekly draws for some nice prizes and the last Friday of every month we'll draw for Senators tickets.  If you would like to have a group come in for Lunch or dinner please feel free to give me a call in the office at extension 214 and I would be glad to help make the arrangements.
     Join us for the second annual Bridal Show at the clubhouse on Sunday Nov 16 we will be having several different vendors from all aspects of wedding planning as well as a fashion show for all the latest bridal gowns.  Admission to the show is $5 donation or a non perishable food item for the Kingston Food Bank.
     Join us on November the 15th for the Backwards Golf Tournament. It's perfect for all of us lefties since we golf backwards anyways. Join us for a fun scramble and some hot Chili and cold drinks in the clubhouse after. Sign up in the Proshop.
     The Members Christmas Dinner/ Christmas Gift Giving will be held on Friday Nov 28.  It will be a buffet dinner featuring oven roasted Turkey and Honey Glazed Ham with all the fixins. We will have some singers and carolers if you would to sing along or get up and dance. Also Cindy will let everyone know according to your last name as to what age you can buy a kid a present for if you wish.
     The Country Christmas will be held on Sunday Dec 14 with lots of fun things for everyone as well as the kids. Postings will be put up around the club as well next months newsletter will have all the details.
     In Closing as I'm sure most of you are aware by now that one of our friends, Victoria was in a serious accident a few weeks back. I just wanted to let everyone know that she is doing better at Kingston General Hospital. She is still has a long road to recovery and is not quite ready for visitors. She is going to be transferred to St Mary's hospital very soon and will be able to start excepting visitors soon after. I will defiantly keep everyone posted and your love and concern is appreciated very much. We are putting together a card and flower arrangement for her when she can except it just let me know if you would like to be involved or make a contribution.
Keith MacVicar
Director of Food Services

Men's League Report

On behalf of our Executive, I would like to thank our members for a truly outstanding golf season.  Your participation at our events was noteworthy and in fact improved as the year went on.  The foundation has been laid for an excellent year in 2009.
Our Match Play 2008 results are as follows:
Putting - Winner: Dale Henderson       Ringer Board - Low Gross: Len Dzierniejko
              Runner Up: Cliff Shewfelt        Low Net: Dave Weir
Pairs - Winning Team: Bob Frewin and Peter Wilkie

Runners Up: Gerry Witherden and Len Dzierniejko
Semi Finalists: Sam Sawyer and Don Goodridge          Jack Watson and Gary Tackaberry
Singles - Winner: Gary Tackaberry (also "A" Flight Winner)
             Runners Up: John Nicholl ("C" Flight)            Len Dzierniejko ("B" Flight)
Flight Semi Finalists: Ron Kristiansen ("A" Flight) Don Garland ("B" Flight)                  Ron Berlet ("C" Flight)

Of note - 70 or 79% of members received a monetary prize and 51 or 54% were repeat winners.  Kudos to the Games Committee for selecting balanced teams and a level playing field for group and individual prize opportunities.
The following members are recognized for their fine play throughout the year which resulted in a  healthy return on investment:  Peter Browne, Mike Bullock, Mel Campbell, Rudy Gazarek, Don Goodridge, Norm Harmer, Dale Henderson, Charlie Osborne, Jim Potts, Bob Rix, Richard Stock, Gary Tackaberry and Richard Turner.
In our most improved category from scores posted from April 15 to October 6, many members had great years:
Peter Browne, Don Garland, Mike Bullock, Tom Clifford, Pat Kennedy, Richard Ward, Ken Morris, Len Dzierniejko and Bob Rix showed great improvement.  The most improved however was Dale Henderson...Congratulations to Dale and to all.
As this is our last insert for 2008, I wish to thank you our members, thank our Executive, and thank the Loyalist Staff.
To all have a wonderful fall and winter.  For those traveling, drive carefully and enjoy the South.
See you in the Spring
Regards
Don Goodridge

Discount Winners presented at the Closing Dinner

For the Ladies League (5 x 20%)
Sheila Chiarandini        Yvonne Ward         Mary Lou McClure
                 Linda Hartley           Doreen Bates
For the Mixed League (5 x 20%)
Richard Chiarandini      Bill Steiner              Harolyn Shewfelt
                 Don McInnis            Sue Jarvis
For the Men's League (1 x 40% and 6 x 10%)
Len Dzierniejko (40%)            Ian McClure            Richard Ward
George Krauss                       Mel Campbell          Larry Dumont                          Gary Tackaberry
Congratulations to all the winners!!!

From the Operations Manager

     Seems like it was only a few short months ago that we were looking for the heat of summer to *kick in* and now we are looking for just a few extra golfing days. Hopefully, this month will allow for a few late season rounds.
     The first week of November(Nov 6th) will be the last day for compost yard waste pick up, although waste may be dropped off at the maintenance department throughout the fall.
The closing banquet was held recently; with the following Club winners were acknowledged:
     Loyalist Mr/Mrs  -  Judy and Bob Rix
     Loyalist Ladies Invitational * Jeanne Beaith
     Loyalist Senior Men*s Invitational * Ken Skoretz
     Loyalist Fall Classic * Co-winners - Susan Grant team and Shirley Egerton team
     Loyalist Cup * Team Jones
     Loyalist Ladies Club Champion * Sheila Chiarandini
     Loyalist Senior Men*s Champion * Alan Carrick
     Loyalist Super Senior Champion * Don Walker
     Loyalist Club Champion * Jake Craven
     Many other awards were presented by the Men*s Captain, Don Goodrich, Ladies Captain, Judy Rix and Mixed, Ian McClure/Doreen Bates (for Pep and Mirielle Fraser and Hugh and Lorna Sweeney). Congratulations to all our winners!
     The golf rates for 2009 are available in the office. Anyone deciding to purchase his or her membership or game packages prior to the year-end will receive 2008 pricing. If you are interested in 2008 pricing, be sure to contact Cindy and arrange payment.
      On November 15th the club will host our annual backwards event. Call the pro shop or administration for details.
      As we near the end of the season, we all should acknowledge the vast efforts of our volunteers throughout the season. The incredible response to our events and focus groups should be commended. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, so THANK YOU very much!
      Anyone looking for Christmas gifts, stop by the pro shop as the year end sales are in full swing. Don*t miss out on the great deals!

In closing -
A man is stranded on a desert island, all alone for ten years. One day, he sees a speck in the horizon. He thinks to himself, "It's not a ship." The speck gets a little closer and he thinks, "It's not a boat." The speck gets even closer and he thinks, "It's not a raft." Then, out of the surf comes this gorgeous blonde woman, wearing a wet suit and scuba gear. She comes up to the guy and says, "How long has it been since you've had a cigarette?"
"Ten years!", he says.
She reaches over and unzips a waterproof pocket on her left sleeve and pulls out a pack of fresh cigarettes.
He takes one, lights it, takes a long drag, and says, "Man, oh man! Is that good!"
Then she asked, "How long has it been since you've had a drink of whiskey?"
He replies, "Ten years!"
She reaches over, unzips her waterproof pocket on her right sleeve, pulls out a flask and gives it to him.
He takes a long swig and says, "Wow, that's fantastic!"
Then she starts unzipping a longer zipper that runs down the front of her wet suit and she says to him, "And how long has it been since you've had some real fun?"
And the man replies, "Wow! Don't tell me that you've got golf clubs in there!"
Jim Burlington

Ladies Golf League Corner

The final luncheon of the LCC Ladies League was held on Thursday October 9th with 80 women attending and all receiving prizes. We welcomed Kathleen McDonald visiting from Ireland and said farewell to Mona Lee. Incentive Draw winners were Joan Wray, Mary Brown, Madge Hartrick and Anne Chapman. Thank you to Michele Hinton for donating an additional gift.  50/50 Draw winners were Carol McInnis, Darlene Boucher and Bev Hopkins. Judith Adam reported on the Kenya Project. She and her husband plan to travel there in February.  
Monthly Prize Winners:
September 4th  18 holes: Sheila Chiarandini, Nancy Wilkie, Cathy Tackaberry, Dianne Gavey
                Marg Beck, Linda Archambault, Lorna Sweeney, Carolyn Shea
    9 holes:  Doris Stock, Darlene Boucher, Donna Gunby
                 Anne Jukes-Hughes, Pat Jackson, Mary Lou McClure.
September 9 rained out
September 18th   18 holes  Carolyn Shea, Bev Underhill  Doreen Bates.
      9 holes  Doris Stock,Carol McInnis, Marjorie Elliott.
September 25th    18 holes Nancy Wilkie Linda Archambault Trish Dwyer
      9 holes Marjorie Elliott Joanne Knol  Peggi Fuller
October 2nd rained out
Seasonal Golf Awards:
Birdie Tree: Judy Rix    Chip-ins (18 holes): Judy Rix    Chip-ins (9 holes): Marjorie Elliott
Ringer Board Flight 1: Sheila Chiarandini***Flight 2: Yvonne Henderson / Linda Hartley
                      Flight 3: Elaine Jackson*** 9 holes: Joanne Knoll
Most Improved Player (based on HC Factor): Shirley Egerton
Match Play: winner Marg Beck runner-up: Ella Hillier.
Putting Championship: winner Anne Jukes-Hughes runner-up: Ella Hillier.
Pin Days: Marg Beck.
Hole in One: Carolyn Shea
Breaking Ninety: Harolyn Shewfelt.
Golden Goose Award: Ella Hillier
Kingston District Intersectional Matches *Senior Ladies won by LCC team Sheila Chiarandini, Marg Beck, Harolyn Shewfelt, Shirley Egerton and Judy Rix.
Player Development Program - This Program will be held again in the Spring of 2009 for ladies with Handicaps of 24.9 or less and those eligible to attend will be contacted.
Fall Classic - Vernanne Ahern organized the Fall Classic, which had a perfect outcome with the two teams tied.
Thank you to the retiring members of the Golf Committee - Bev Hopkins, Mary Beresford and Judy Rix. The Golf Committee for 2009 will be Nancy Wilkie Captain, Marg Beck Vice Captain, Elaine Jackson Games Convenor, Doreen Bates Assistant Games Convenor, Vernanne Ahern Secretary/Treasurer, Norma Ferguson  Prize Convenor and Lynn Green  Social Convenor.
Regards,
Nancy Wilkie

Mixed Golf League

Congratulations to Yvonne and Dale Henderson for winning the 2008 Mixed-Match Golf event.  Through wind and rain and lots of pain, they prevailed; well done!  Also congratulations to the valiant runners up Vernanne Ahern and John Nicholl, they did better that everyone, except Yvonne and Dale.
Detailed planning has commenced for the 2009 mixed golf season and Bill Steiner and Sheena Lee have volunteered to help Pep and Mireille Fraser with the golf organization, etc.  Thanks for your support in 2008!

Pep & Mireille Fraser & Hugh & Lorna Sweeney

Make a Friend a Neighbour

In case you haven't heard, Kaitlin Group is making a fantastic offer to its' residents.  If you have a friend or family member who might enjoy the Loyalist Country Club Community lifestyle, just accompany or register your friend prior to their first visit to the  sales office, and if they purchase a home by December 31st, 2008, YOU will receive "A Trip for 2 to Turks and Caicos"!  WOW!!  The trip includes airfare for 2, to a maximum of $1000.00 per person, and accommodations for 2 for 7 nights at the fabulous Villa Del Mar Resort on Grace Bay. Grace Bay is consistently rated as one of the top beaches in the WORLD!  If for any reason you cannot take advantage of this fabulous offer, you can trade it for $2500. in cash on closing.
AND
Your friend or family member will receive $2500.00 in up-grades for their new home.  This is a limited time offer, so act now and *Make a Friend A Neighbour* to-day!
If you have ANY questions regarding the fabulous offer please call Cathie at
the sales office: 1-800-353-2066 OR 613-352-5151.

www.villadelmargracebay.com
www.kaitlingroup.com

Attention Happy Bookers Book Club

The Happy Bookers will meet at 2pm on Nov. 3,2008.
We will review the Memory Keeper's Daughter, Author Kim Edwards and the facilitator is Penny Chianelli.
See you there!!

 

Fairways Book Club

Fairways Book Club:
Will meet Monday November 10th, at 2pm at the Clubhouse.  
Our facilitator is Sally Golding.
We will be discussing "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon.

Kathryn ffolliott

Healthy Heart

November 3rd kicks off the Fall/Winter session of the Healthy Hearts at Loyalist and again over 100 members have registered.  Team leaders met on October 28th to review the program, check out equipment and schedules and are all set to launch another busy and healthy session.  Group listings have been posted at the Clubhouse and leaders will be contacting all members regarding times, etc.  
We have attempted to recognize stated preferences for times and this has resulted in a couple of groups being quite large.  While the team leaders have agreed to work with the larger classes it will be important that everyone respects the time schedules posted.  Hopefully no problems will be experienced but if they are, we might have to re-visit the class sizes.  It is appropriate to recognize the team leaders as it is their dedication and effort the makes the program work so well year after year.  
So, many thanks to:
Don Barnes       Penny Chianelli         Tom Hansen          Art Keir
Ron Lacey        Ian McClure              Bob Wray
If anyone has missed registering, please check with Cindy and although we may not be able to accommodate your exact preference initially we will work you in somewhere.  Departure of the *Snow Birds* early in the New Year invariably provides an opportunity to make adjustments or add new registrations.  Any question regarding the program can be directed to me or any of the team leaders.
Dale Henderson

Loyalist Country Club would like to announce Two (2) volunteer positions beginning in 2009

 

* Games Chairman
* Activities Co-ordinator

For further information or details please contact:
Cindy - ext 210 or cindy@loyalistcc.com     Jim - ext 224 or jim@loyalistcc.com