Club TImes: July/August 2023

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A SPECIAL 125TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB

- The - CITY CLUB COUNTRY CLUB YACHT CLUB - Era -

Celebrating the Club's visionary moves of the 1960's & 1970's

Honoring Our Past and Celebrating the Present A Letter From Your House Chair

desserts to the next level with our Pastry Chef, Sarah Sample’s Cake Decoration Experience on Wednesday, July 26th. Wine lovers can also sharpen their skills and knowledge during The Riedel Experience on Thursday July 13th in the St. Andrews Ballroom. After the seminar, participants will take home their own 4 glass Performance Riedel tasting set. The summer fun continues in August with live jazz on the Interlachen Lawn on August 11th and A Night in Spain Wine Dinner on August 17th. Make sure to bring your friends and laugh on August 31st at our Comedy Night with Paul Ollinger. We end the summer with a 125th Labor Day celebration. The weekend promises to be fun for every age and athlete as we host events in tennis, golf, and, of course, our traditional Cardboard Boat Regatta at the pool. Don’t forget to try the seasonal summer flavors currently offered in each restaurant to fuel the fun you’ve planned for your families at Atlanta Athletic Club. Find additional upcoming events in this issue of the Club Times as well as your weekly Club Connection email newsletter. Below you’ll find QR codes for our Dress Code and Technology Policy to help you offer the best experiences to your fellow members and guests while holding to our standards as a

This year we celebrate 125 years of excellence at Atlanta Athletic Club. As we honor our Club’s phenomenal and eventful history, there are many planned activities to celebrate our present. This once in a lifetime quasquicentennial deserves to be commemorated in a grand fashion. The team members and the 125th Anniversary

Committee have crafted multiple events to do exactly that. The most highly sought after event of the summer season is soon upon us. Our annual 4th of July celebration will have a new look in honor of our year’s anniversary. Oakley Sutherland, Member Events and Services Manager, and the entire team have reimagined this one-of-a-kind 4th of July Festival with plenty of fan favorites, like our air show, spectacular fireworks and carnival activities, as well as some extra special entertainment. Enjoy new culinary food stations, games and fun events throughout the evening. Some of the upcoming 125th Anniversary events are: September 4th Club Wide Labor Day Celebration. Events for every athlete! September 8th

premier and family focused country club. We wish you a safe and fun summer season.

Laurie Ann Garrett AAC House Chairman

AAC 125th Celebration Gala. An all-inclusive formal event! October 13th AAC vs East Lake Foursome Match. Competing on our home course!

The warm summer months are sure to fly by, thanks to a few new events and opportunities coming our way. A fabulous new seasonal dining experience is available all summer long on The Interlachen Lawn. On Thursdays and Fridays, we will feature specials prepared on the Kamado Joe Egg. Please, bring your families to take advantage of this new outdoor dining option. Ladies can now enjoy their lunch, provided by the Troon kitchen, in the Alexa Stirling locker room on Tuesdays through Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Don Law will return to the Interlachen Lawn on July 14th for another evening of musical entertainment. Learn how to take your

AAC DRESS CODE

TECHNOLOGY POLICY

ABOUT THE COVER The cover design is inspired by the Club Times covers of the 1970's, at time where AAC identified as a city club, country club, and yacht club.

THE AAC HALL OF FAME Your Own Local Sports Celebrities The AAC Hall of Fame (“Hall”) was created in 1995 with the purpose of recognizing and celebrating the athletic accomplishments and/or contributions of fellow AAC members. We currently have 51 individuals as well as the 1910 AAC men’s basketball team and the 1950-54 AAC girl’s swim team as Hall of Fame members. I’m sure you all have seen and stopped by the wall plaques and photos of our Hall of Fame members in the main clubhouse and some of you may have wondered how one gets into the Hall of Fame. Well, here’s how it works: The first consideration for selection is the significance of the athletic accomplishments of the individual(s) being considered for entry into the Hall. The Nomination form states that: “Individuals who have made significant contributions to their sport or sports or established an exceptional level of competitive achievement over time will be eligible for selection to the Atlanta Athletic Club Hall of Fame. Both amateur and professional athletes are eligible, as are non-athletes such as coaches, innovators, and journalists.” There are seven additional selection criteria and these are all contained on the form. Nomination forms are available from the administrative office or from the Club’s website (link here) and may be submitted by members at any time. The Heritage Committee is responsible for managing the Hall of Fame selection process and reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the AAC Board of Directors for final selections. Those selected into the Hall of Fame will have their picture and accomplishments displayed on the AAC Hall of Fame wall for all to view, will be presented with a special commemorative Hall of Fame medal, and will be recognized appropriately at a Sports Appreciation banquet. If you know of a member who you believe would qualify for membership in the AAC Hall of Fame, the Heritage Committee encourages you to consider nominating that member. The Committee will meet in late August to review nominations, so please submit your nomination by July 31 in order to be considered by the Committee. There’s room in the AAC Hall of Fame for more local celebrities!

By Tim Bentsen, Chairman of the Board and Heritage Committee

m e m b e r s h i p Welcome, New Members

Mr. Wenzel is Vice President at Northbow. He received his bachelor’s in Business Administration at Emory University. Mrs. Wenzel is a Manager at Vaniam Group. She received her bachelor’s and master’s in Business Administration at Emory University. They live in Atlanta.

Kenny Realty. She received her Family and Consumer Sciences/Consumer Economics degree at the University of Georgia. They live in Johns Creek with their two daughters.

in Business Administration at the University of Florida and his MBA at Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Kelleher is a Director at UBS. She received her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her MBA at Vanderbilt University. They live in Atlanta with their two daughters.

March

Mrs. Angel Jones and her husband Jason Fretz Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Lee Keeler, Mrs. Mychelle Travis, Mr. Gentry Ganote Mrs. Jones is a Director at Salesforce. She received her Marketing degree at the University of Georgia and her EMBA at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Fretz is Vice President of Sales at ICP Group. He received his Industrial and Systems Engineering degree at Ohio State University and his MBA at Emory University. They live in Johns Creek with their two children.

April

Mr. Jacob Longoria and his wife Leah Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Michael Latour, Mr. Brad Merkl, Mr. Greg Maloney Mr. Longoria is Senior Vice President at RBC. He received his Business Administration degree at Furman University. Mrs. Longoria is a Teach/ Coach at Marist School. She received her English degree at Georgia State University. They live in Brookhaven with their three children.

In Loving Memory

Mr. Chris Ellis and his wife Caroline Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Powell Porter, Mr. Jared Nelms, Mr. Ricky Doverspike Mr. Ellis is a Category Manager at Compass Group USA. He received his bachelor’s in Marketing at the University of Mississippi. Mrs. Ellis is a Sales Ops Manager at Channel Works. She received her bachelor’s in Business at Furman University. They live in Peachtree Corners with their daughter.

Dr. Jeremy Miller April 4

Mr. Charles McElroy April 27

Mr. Doug Kenny and his wife Jennifer Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. John Crawford, Dr. Lyndsay Head, Mr. Garret McLendon Mr. Kenny is CEO at Keystone Valuations, LLC/ Atlas Real Estate Consulting. He received his Industrial Engineering degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mrs. Kenny is a Real Estate Agent at

Mrs. Louise Hall May 29

Mr. KC Kelleher and his wife Emily Associate Heisman Membership

Sponsors: Mr. Chris Eddy, Mr. Gary Grizzle, Mr. David Kittrell Mr. Kelleher is Head of FP&A at Angel Oak Mortgage REIT. He received his bachelor’s

Mr. Nick Wenzel and his wife Hannah Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mrs. Jessica Shaw, Mr. Robert Yates, Mr. Chris Byron

Golf

Fantastic Shots ALBATROSS Ken Mangum

Golf Operation Hours: GOLF COURSE: Tuesday - Sunday

8:00 a.m. - Dusk

Highlands, 2

GOLF SHOP: Tuesday - Sunday

HOLE IN ONE Sherry Tennant

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Riverside, 3 Costa Rica

Joe Watson

PRACTICE FACILITY: Tuesday - Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 30 Minutes Before Sunset

EAGLE Davis Stewart

Riverside, 18

GOLF CARTS: Last Cart Out

1 Hour Before Sunset

Last Cart In

Dusk

Upcoming Tournaments

Duffers Summer Scramble

August 3rd

Jr. Club Championship

August 12th-13th

Recent Results Senior & Super Senior Club Championships SENIOR CLUB CHAMPION Neal Hendee RUNNER UP Craig Kitchin SUPER SENIOR CHAMPION

Summer Aerification Schedule

Neal Hendee

Riverside Highlands

July 5-July 17 July 18-July 31

Mark Benefield RUNNER UP Gary Melampy

Mark Benefield

Duffers Player of the Year GROSS CHAMPION Mark Benefield NET CHAMPION Tommy Green

Mark Benefield & Tommy Green

Sargent Member-Member OVERALL CHAMPIONS Matt Roberts & Reed Draper

Nine-Hole Women’s Golf

Our spring golf trip was an amazing experience, with Derby Days as the tagline, we leaned in and dressed up for our final night banquet! Congrats to the winners circle, the team “Bold Venture” secured the win in the team golf competition during the first day of play. Special congratulations to Beth Saxe who was on the winning team for both Monday and Tuesday's round!

IT’S OFFICIALLY BIRDIE SEASON

Jennifer Stencil Two in one round! Highlands #3 & #4

Pictured: Beth Saxe, Carol Ann Thomas, Cynthia Porter, Laurie Ann Garrett

Anna Walker Highlands #8

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUGUST 1 Play Day Riverside AUGUST 8 Play Day Highlands AUGUST 15 Play Day Riverside AUGUST 20 Sunday Couples Riverside AUGUST 29 - AUGUST 30 9 Hole Handicap Championship

Susan Kiker Highlands #7

Eighteen-Hole Women’s Golf

What a great four months of golf. The past couple of months have been packed with lots of opportunity for everyone to get involved! Recent Events TEAM PLAY Thank you to our Team Play Committee on providing an awesome kick-off and event. DUTCH TREAT

Thank you to our committee for creating a fun Dutch Treat event. Congratulations to our winners: SUNDAY COUPLES

Evelyn Vance, Kelly Keller, Debbie Boling, Mary Ramsey, Kathy Turner and Jan Daniels

Team Pink Defeats Team Blue

April Couples Golf was a great success with Liz & Mike Troy and Karen & Steve Smith winning 1st place net and Donna & Mark Gonsalves and Hope & Kevin Stipe winning 1st place gross. Congratulations to all our winners!! Great Shots

Congratulations Team Pink for bringing home the win!

We had two Hole In One’s to celebrate!! Sherry Tennant and Sherri Tindle. Congratulations ladies.

Upcoming Calendar of Events

June 25

Couples Golf

August 2 August 9

Play with the Pro Member-Member

Second place with a hard fought couple of days, Team Blue.

August 22 & 23

18 Hole Championship

fitness and nutrition Secure Your Spot! Registration opens on Tuesday June 27 at 10am **Registration required** 10:00 am – 1:00 pm & 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Aquatics Classes

Join us at the pool for a fun and challenging workout! Working out in water supports the body, puts less stress on your joints and muscles, while building strength and improving your range of motion.

Registration Guidelines • Please include the names of each person in your reservation • To accommodate as many members as possible, you may only register for ONE reservation window • If the reservation window is full, there will be a $50 fee for any no shows • Everyone must exit at the end of their time to allow the aquatics team to prepare for the next group July 4th at the Pool!

MONDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS 9:00-10:00 am

f i t n e s s / n u t r i t i o n

GROUP CLASSES

Upcoming Events AUGUST 10

Yoga Nidra with Carrie

Yoga Nidra (NSDR) August 10 5:30-6:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 14

Healthy Aging for Women with Marian Simpson-DeJong

Yoga Nidra, also known as Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), is a guided meditation practice and a science-based tool that improves the quality of your sleep, increases your energy and enhances your performance during the day; Please bring a pillow for this relaxing, guided meditation; registration required. Complimentary wine will be served after the event.

OCTOBER 5

Sound Bath with Brooke

NOVEMBER 9

Yoga Nidra with Mara

DECEMBER 7

Jingle Bells and Barre

JANUARY 11

Intro to Pilates Reformer

FEBRUARY 8

Sip and Stretch

f i t n e s s / n u t r i t i o n Back to S chool AAC HAS YOUR ABC’ OF BEAUTY A is for Anti-Aging Receive a free eye treatment with any Hydrafacial service! B is for Botox Call for an appointment with Beau Haney for Botox on select days! C is for Cut and Color First time hair color clients receive a free haircut! Tuesday through Saturday D is for discount Select retail merchandise up to 50% off (must mention this promo when booking appointment and/or at check out) HOURS Monday 9 am-3 pm Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm Sun & Evenings by Appointment

Book your appointment on the Club website or on the AAC App

Presented By The Heritage Committee IN HONOR OF THE 125 TH ANNIVERSARY

Better By the Decade A CLOSER LOOK AT 1958-1977

A VISIONARY MOVE Atlanta Athletic Club’s move north to Duluth (now Johns Creek) in the 1960s was part of a century long trend of suburbanization. With the advent of the Eisenhower Interstate Highway system, many of the Club’s members began to move out of the city. With the establishment of the Yacht Club at Lake Lanier and the sale of both East Lake and the downtown club, the AAC entered a new era. All eyes turned north…

The 1960s and 1970s were a period of renovations and significant changes for the Atlanta Athletic Club and its facilities and membership. Where members once brought their families to play East Lake during the day and stay for dinner, in the early 1960s few remained on site after a round of golf. As fine as East Lake was, it was clear that it was not where the future was going to be. The geographical center of the membership was to the north of the city, in the suburbs of Marietta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Dunwoody, Alpharetta and Duluth, what developers called “the Golden Crescent.” Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

1966 AAC commissioned Robert Trent Jones to build a 27-hole course for $650,000.

Pictured: Yacht Club

1960 H.C. “Hickie” Allen begins to investigate the viability of purchasing property in north Fulton County. 1963 AAC purchases 614 acres for $420,000 from Ben

1967 May 17, 1967 River Bend CC opens and holds a contest to “Name the Nines: Big Bend, Waterloo and Long View.” 1968 At the April 2 Stockholder’s meeting, a Club-wide vote is taken and members vote 900 to 551 to sell the East Lake property. Bob Jones supported the selling of East Lake as members were not using it now that River Bend had opened.

Pictured: East Lake Aerial View

Summerour, who grew corn and cotton. The property is called “River Bend.”

1958 Lake Lanier Yacht Club opens on July 4, 1958. East Lake adds a 164-foot swimming pool and renovated the bathhouse and expanded the clubhouse and tennis courts.

1965 East Lake No. 2 course is sold to help finance the building of AAC’s River Bend Country Club.

1963 AAC hosts the 15th 1963 Ryder Cup championship at its East Lake Course. The American team is captained by Arnold Palmer and win by a score of 23 to 9.

Pictured: Arnold Palmer with Ryder Cup Trophy

Buz McGriff is named Athletic Director and serves the Club for 32 years.

Pictured: Buz McGriff

Pictured: Riverbend

Pictured: Carnegie Way building implosion

Read All About It!

1971 The AAC downtown building on Carnegie Way is sold for $1M to investors, who intended to build a hotel. In 1973 the building is demolished, the first building to be imploded in Atlanta.

1976 The U.S. Open is played in June on the Highlands Course. PGA tour rookie Jerry Pate wins his only major championship with the “Shot Heard Around the World.” This is also the first year players are allowed to have their own caddies at the U.S. Open.

1970 On June 17, the Athletic Center opens with an Olympic swimming pool and 5 outdoor tennis courts.

1974 The St. Andrews ballroom is added to the clubhouse.

Pictured: Athletic Center

1969 Paul Grigsby and 25 other AAC members pledge $1.6M to purchase the East Lake property. Membership dropped from over 2000 to less than 200. In September the Clubhouse is complete; the AAC downtown location on Carnegie Way is losing $25K per month and the Club votes to sell the property. Members rename the River Bend Country Club, Atlanta Athletic Club.

1973 A free standing Athletic Center is opened with basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash, a weight room and exercise room.

Pictured: Jerry Pate, U.S. Open

A Final Wish In 1971, Bobby Jones wrote a letter on November 16 to the USGA, “I would be most happy if my old club should become host for my favorite golf tournament.” Thirty-one days later, Jones dies on December 17, 1971. In 1972, the USGA awards AAC the 1976 U.S. Open Championship.

Pictured: Completed AAC Clubhouse

Meanwhile... Many important historical moments happened across the country & the rest of the world during this period.

1959 Hawaii becomes the 50th U.S. state

1968 Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated in Memphis, TN by James Earl Ray 1969 Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon 1970 Gas is 35 cents per gallon

1961 JFK is sworn in as the 35th and youngest president elected. In his inaugural address he challenged Americans to be active citizens: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” He announces the U.S. goal of putting a man on the moon before the end of the decade.

1974 Richard Nixon resigns as President of the United States as a result of the Watergate scandal

1963 Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I have a dream” speech 1963 U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, TX

1976 U.S. celebrates its bicentennial

1976 Apple computer is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak

1964 Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show, beginning the “British Invasion”

1977 Star Wars opens in cinemas; Elvis Presley dies at age 42

1964 The Civil Rights Act is signed into law. 1965 Two of the top 10 highest grossing films of all time are released: The Sound of Music and Dr. Zhivago

The Vietnam War e 60s and 70s were greatly influenced by world events, one of the most significant being the VietnamWar which lasted 20 years, from 1955 to 1975. President Kennedy and then

Lyndon Johnson sent US troops into the war without formally declaring. The war tore the country apart with many young people becoming protestors of the war and conscientious objectors to the draft. In 1973, Richard Nixon withdrew the United States from the VietnamWar with the Paris Peace Accord. The accord was broken immediately and fighting continued for two more years until the unconditional surrender of South Vietnam to North Vietnam in the fall of Saigon in April 1975. The war created “the Vietnam Syndrome,” an aversion to the United States involvement in overseas military operations.

social and dining

125th Anniversary Social Events For all Club Social Events, reservations can be made online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166. All confirmed reservations are subject to the Club’s 72-hour cancellation policy.

Ladies Bridge Association

I hope your summer has been filled with sun and good books. Thursday, September 21st will be our first meeting of the “season”. It will be in the ladies’ locker room starting at 4:00 p.m. Book Club Upcoming Reads

All women at the club are welcome with no R.S.V.P.

Springtime always includes the annual Bridge luncheon! LBA members gather for play and lunch to fol low. It was fun and festive! Much thanks to the Social chairs Kristin Frey and Shannon Kaloper for planning such a special event . Marathon Bridge concluded in Apri l . This is a monthly game played with a par tner, competing against fel low Club members. CONGRATULAT I ONS TO THE WINNING TEAMS FOR THE YEAR : East/West 1. Cynthia Tanner & Debbie Thorsteinson 2. Liz Troy & Beachie Hal l 3. Tor y Whipple & Nancy Mohme Nor th/South 1. Mel issa Dickens & Linda Stimson 2. Susan Thigpen & Carole Hays 3. Sharon Perr y & Joanne Buzan

Are you ready to learn the game? Or advance your game? We want to hear from you! Lessons are being planned for the Fal l . Please contact Genev ieve Primos at primosfami ly@bel lsouth.net to be added to the lesson l ist . Over the past year we have increased the LBA membership by over 30 ladies , join the fun! Bridge wi l l continue throughout the summer, a perfect oppor tunity to escape the heat and enjoy friendly competition and laughter. DATES TO REMEMBER : Tuesdays Play Day 2:30 pm Wednesdays Social or Dupl icate 2:45 pm Fr idays Couples Bridge 1/month 3:45 pm

necessary. We will be discussing The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict.

s o c i a l / d i n i n g 125th 4th of July Festival Tuesday, July 4 5:00 pm - 10 pm Clubhouse and Event Grounds Buffet Dinner Stations: 5:00 – 8:00 pm Complimentary Fireworks Show: 9:00 pm Include access to all rides, fair food, activities and culinary stations. Back again will be AAC's famous air show, this time featuring a thrilling new act with Chef Pitts flying his Pitts S1S. In addition, we will have more special entertainment than ever before! Reservation now open! Event Guidelines • Members are welcome to invite a maximum of 12 guests. Guests are defined as anyone not immediate family. (Immediate family included: member’s parents, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters.) • The Main Clubhouse Entrance will serve as the only check-in point for the evening. • All invited guests are encouraged to be accompanied by a member upon arrival. • The use of drones or any another type of aerial photography is strictly prohibited • All members and their invited guests joining us for the complimentary firework show are welcome to join us after 8:30 p.m. Any access to the festival before then will need to purchase a ticket. • Members and their invited guests who have not pre registered by July 3rd will be charged an additional $10 entrance fee per person for ages 3 and up. July 4th Pool Party Buffet Pricing Adults: $25 Children ages 3-12: $13 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary Pool Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Snack & Beverage Service: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm DINNER AND ADMISSION Adults: $65 Children ages 3-12: $38 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary

Riedel Experience Thursday July 13 5:30 pm St. Andrews Ballroom $125 Per person

Does the shape of a glass influence our perception of wine? This amazing tasting includes an eye-opening presentation of how the stemware translates and delivers the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of a specific varietal to the senses. This is an experience that a true wine lover would not miss. After the seminar, you will take home your own 4 glass Performance RIEDEL Tasting Set, Valued at $158. Enjoy this unique and informative Riedel wine glass experience, paired with 4 boutique wines, personally guided by Kevin O'Sullivan, a certified Riedel amabassador and Director of Sales for Prime Wine and Spirits. 5:30 pm-6:00 pm Passed Hors d’oeuvres 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Wine Tasting experience Reservations Opens June 13 at 10am Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

Cake Decorating Wednesday, July 26 5:00 pm Presentation will begin at 5:30 pm $80 Per person Limited space available

AAC’s pastry chef Sara Sample will take you through step by step instruction on creating fabulous confections. She will show you hands on piping techniques, how to frost a cake, frosting recipes and in-sider tricks of the trade. You will be able to test out this new knowledge at home of the set of tools used during the demonstration. Reservations Opens June 22 at 10am Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

Lunch Buffet: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm DJ & Pool Games: 12:00 – 4:00 pm

s o c i a l / d i n i n g

Live Music on the Lawn Don Law July 14 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm Live Jazz August 11 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm Upcoming Events Labor Day Boat Regatta September 4th 125th Labor Day Picnic September 4 1898 House Registration opens August 8 Farm to Table September 14 1898 House Registration opens August 15 Father Daughter Dance September 15 Registration Opens August 16 Mixology Mixer September 21 1898 House

Give Back to School Family Night Buffet! Wednesday, August 9 1898 House Featuring an Italian Themed Buffet Seating times: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Adults $40 | Children $15 2 and Under Free Back to school family dinner, that gives back to a school in need. Please bring supplies from the list located on the website and they will be donated to Columbia High, a Title 1 School. With tables that can sit up to 10 people, bring all your friends! Enjoy the pasta station, cannoli’s, corn hole and more. Reservation Opens July 11 at 10am Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

A Night in Spain Wine Dinner Wednesday, August 17 | Merion 6:30 pm Cocktails & Hour d’oeuvre 7:15 pm Dinner $145 Per Person Join us for a wine and culinary tour through Spain, we have 5 hand-selected wines from across Spain to pair with a special menu created by executive Chef Eric DaRin. Enjoy the four course Spanish menu, each paired with a distinct Spanish varietal. Taste the different terroir with regions where grapes grow best. Reservations Opens July 12 at 10am Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at

770-448-2166. Merion Attire

Registration opens August 17 Ladies Craft Night September 27 Registration opens August 30

COMEDY NIGHT WITH PAUL OLLINGER AND FRIENDS

AUGUST 31 ST 7:15 PM DOORS OPEN 8:00 PM SHOW BEGINS 9:30PM SHOW CONCLUDES St. Andrews Ballroom Open Seating | Theater Style $75 per person

including Daniel Tosh, Bill Burr, Rosanne Barr, and Norm McDonald. He is a member of CCC and lives in Brookhaven with his wife, Stacey and two children, Elvis and Izzy Van. Dinner reservation can be made with the Merion for a special buffet designed in mind to have you laughing on time. Reservations Opens July 18 at 10am Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166. Let's laugh together!

Paul is relatable and hilarious. Please be advised this content will be neither politically correct or squeaky clean. This is a 21+ show! Paul Ollinger, is a nationally touring comedian, author, and host of Crazy Money with Paul Ollinger Podcast. He has headlined top comedy clubs, such as the infamous Caroline's on Broadway in New York City, and opened for rock bands like Collective Soul and Styx. In addition, Paul has opened for legendary comedians,

tennis

From the Director of Tennis Jeff Chandley

Start your July 4 celebration with Tennis: Wimbledon style! This is a fun morning, full of tennis that follows the Wimbledon tradition of playing dressed in white using vintage wooden racquets, in a fun play format. You will enjoy plenty of breakfast goodies, adult refreshments and of course, strawberries and cream. Play starts at 9 am and ends at noon, so you can enjoy the rest of the celebrations around the club. Guests welcomed! The cost is $35 per member, $45 per guest. Professional Pickleball Registry The PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) trainer will be here for a 4-hour class and certification Friday, July 21 starting at noon. PPR was established in 2018 to educate and certify teaching Pickleball professionals. If you ever wanted to be a Pickleball Certified Professional or if you just want to raise your If you are thinking about moving to a different AAC, please remember to follow the following steps. Etiquette to switch teams within AAC Teams: Communicate with ladies’ league coordinator Carmen Garcia-Jersild at CMG@aac1.org to let her know you are planning to move to a different AAC team. Discuss your options. Carmen will work with you on finding you a team you can join at your appropriate level. Let your current captain know that you will be leaving the team. Please remember to thank them for their Ladies Tennis Fall Season ALTA Ladies DEADLINE COMING UP! July 13

Pickleball game to the next level, contact Jeff Chandley at 770-368-7740 or JCC@aac1.org. Certification starts at noon and concludes at 5:00 pm. Mixed Doubles Championship Friday August 11-13 The first round of competition will start at 6 pm on Friday evening, with the finals on Sunday at 1 pm. This new format will have assigned starting times for the weekend and players will be in a tournament style format. The cost is $25 per team and the sign-up deadline is August 5. LTA Member/Guest August 17 and 18. The Tennis Center will be closed for the day to host this event from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Reservations can be made for regular play after 1 pm on both days. hard work and for having you be part of their team. You may not be able to leave a team if that team is in jeopardy of folding. Your captain also needs to make sure her team is whole with enough players to compete in their division for the next season. Fall Season 2023, ALTA Captains should not accept new players on their teams unless it has been discussed and worked out with Carmen, current captain, and new captain. FALL ALTA IMPORTANT DATES ALTA team lessons start the week of August 14 Senior ALTA Ladies League First week of matches: Tuesday, September 5 Last week of matches: Tuesday, October 17

A Special 125 th ANNIVERSARY TENNIS EVENT Friday, September 1 Join us for a fun evening of exhibition tennis matches with a twist from local professionals as we raise money for our junior tennis fund. This evening will include a Jai Alai tennis format where the players will compete, and spectators can bet (AAC Bucks) on how they will place in each round. There are 6 rounds of play in this format and for each round, players will be assigned new partners. You will love being a part of this event while helping us develop a junior tennis fund. Play begins at 6:30 pm that evening with a member bar and cookout. The cost to participate is $50 per person and each participant will receive $1,000 in AAC bucks to start the evening. Following the evening we will host a silent auction and raffle for participants. Thursday ALTA Ladies League First week of matches: Thursday, September 7 Last week of matches: Thursday, October 19 Sunday ALTA Ladies League First week of matches: Sunday, September 10 Last week of matches: Sunday, October 22 Tennis Tip on Overheads byCoach Wendy Always turn your shoulder to the net, step, and point to the ball when hitting an overhead. By following these simple steps, you will achieve better control, ball placement, power, and depth.

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USTA Championship We’re very Proud of the teams that represented the AAC at the STATE USTA CHAMPIONSHIP!

INTERMEDIATE RUSTY RACQUETS LADIES’ CLINIC SIX-WEEK SESSION: Fridays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register for the upcoming new session. Designed specifically for the 2.0 3.0 levels, this class is perfect for ladies that are just starting to play competitively or who used to play and are anxious to get back into the game. We will cover stroke techniques, movement, and the 5 ball controls: height, distance, direction, speed, and spin. Drills will be cooperative and competitive and will help athletes get the maximum number of reps to master the skills they need to become players! Register online or contact Wendy at WMF@aac1.org. Six-week session cost: $150 TENNIS 101 – CO-ED CLINIC SIX-WEEK SESSION: Sundays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Is never too early to register for the upcoming session No experience necessary, and you get a free racquet! This co-ed class combines the basics of movement, balance, and swing shapes to build all the necessary skills for athletes to develop into PLAYERS. Learn to play the game and get the training you need to really improve! Please email Coach professional team earlier this year. She is available during the week and on Sundays. If you’re interested in private instruction or simply want to work on a certain area of your game, before the Fall ALTA season begins, don’t hesitate to contact the Tennis Center 770-368-7740 for scheduling or contact her directly at wmf@aac1.org. Wendy at WMF@aac1.org. Six-week session cost: $150 Coach Wendy joined our

Sunday AA-3 Team Captained by Christi Luskin & Leigh Jackson Division Winner | 1st Round Sunday A-8 Team Captained by Sandy Johnson & Beth Sharon Division Winner | 2nd Round Sunday B-2 Team Captained by Carrie Strickler & Clare Manning Division Winner | 1st Round Tuesday Senior A-5 Team Captained by Tory Whipple & Shari Wilkison Division Winner | 3rd Round Tuesday Senior B-3 Team Captained by Pat Smith & Cheryl Evers 1st Round Tuesday Senior C-3 Team Captained by Kathy Strickland Division Runner-up | 1st Round Classes FOR Beginners & Intermediate Players ROOKIE LADIES’ CLINIC SIX-WEEK SESSION: Fridays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm This class is geared towards players who are just starting to pick up the game. Athletes will learn all the necessary shots and techniques to begin to rally with friends, and they will be introduced to the rules, etiquette, and tennis vocabulary that they need to start to play. Register online or contact Wendy at WMF@aac1.org. Six-week session cost: $150 NEW SESSION: August 13 – September 17

3.5 USTA 18&OThursday Team Captained by Brooke Yannucci & Lori Kalensee May 5-May 7 | Rome, Georgia

3.0 USTA 18&OThursday Team Captained by Brooke Wooten & Erin Rhatigan May 19-May 21 | Macon, Georgia 3.5 Tuesday 40&O Team Captained by Shannon Collins & Katherine Malone June 9-June 11 | Columbus, Georgia ALTA Playoffs Congratulations to all the Spring ALTA teams who made it to playoffs this past season: Thursday AA-1 Team 1st Round of playoffs Thursday AA-3 Team Captained by Sandra Campbell & Pam Starke Division Runner-up | 2nd Round Thursday B-1 Team Captained by Melissa Cusimano Captained by Kelly Boling & Lindsey Spinkle-Shaver

& Griffin Miller Division Winner ALTA City Finalist!

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Junior Tennis

PICKLEBALL News Congratulations! The following teams were the proud recipients of the “Golden Ticket” in the inaugural Atlanta Pickleball City Championship that will be hosted here at the AAC in the fall. Kitchen Kings Basic Team Division Champions Captained by Cherise Mlott & Shannon Collins

SAVE THE DATE! One of a kind event! The JUNIOR PRO-AM will be taking place September 2, 2023, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Registration to participate is directly through Patrick, Director of Junior Tennis at PAubone@aac1.org. Stay tuned for more information and details. Spring Junior ALTA was an enormous success, and we hope our teams have the same success over the summer with the USTA summer league. 2 teams reached the playoffs and our new 12U Boys team tied for 3rd place while being the youngest team in the entire competition! Summer Camps

This summer the Summer

Camp will have a different format. The Tennis Camp will be an academy style camp focusing on improving the child’s overall technique,

Kind of a Big Dill Intermediate Team Division Champions Captained by Emily DePalma and Angel Cushma

movement, and athleticism. We have 2 of the best collegiate players in the country joining us for instruction purposes. The Sports camp on the other hand will include basketball, soccer, tennis and PICKLEBALL throughout the day/week. There are full day/half day options for both camps. Camps will run until July 28. We look forward to spending time with your children at our camps. Afterschool Programs 2023-24 Afterschool Junior program starts July 31, and will resume the current schedule of clinics. There are different packages for each clinic and there is a class for all ages! Junior Fall Schedule • Red Ball – Monday/Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm • Orange Ball – Tuesday/Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 pm • Green Ball & Yellow Ball - Monday-Thursday 5:00 –7:00 pm. For more information or if you have any questions, please email me paubone@aac1.org.

Hardy AAC Basic team Division Champions Captained by Blair Hardy

youth activities

Summer Camps AGES 2-12 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Day Rate: $85 Member $95 Guest Week Rate: $325 Member $350 Guest 10% Sibling Discount Available Half Day Options are available upon request. Lunch is Included (Discounted prices for Camp Celebrate because they are only 4 days)

Stefanie Arrington 770-448-2166 ext. 7109 sla@aac1.org

Follow us on our Facebook page to stay up to date on all we are doing! Summer is in full swing! We are loving every minute of summer camp. We still have 5 amazing summer camps you can join! Don’t forget that they each close one week before camp starts. Don’t let your kids miss out. Timbers Drop-In Care Hours $10 PER HOUR FOR ALL AGES 0-12 GUESTS ARE $12 PER HOUR 12PM-6PM MONDAY-THURSDAY 8AM-7PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 8AM-5PM TIMBERS CLOSED JULY 4TH Please remember that under Georgia State Law, we are only permitted to have children in the Timbers for no more than 4 hours a day/ 10 hours a week. In case of an audit by the state, we could lose our permit to operate if we are not following these rules. This does not apply to “Events”, such as TGIF which is why we are trying to offer more events in lieu of drop in care, so you are able to utilize the timbers even more! While we understand certain circumstances will arise from time to time, and we are willing to give some grace, there will be a $20 fee per occurrence if these hours are regularly being exceeded. SUNDAY

Campers will be separated into three age groups for each camp! Little ones ages 2-3 will stay in the Timbers area the entire time! They will have water games, crafts, and activities engaging activities just for them. The other kids will be in two separate groups ages 4-7 and 8-12. These kids will go to the pool to swim each morning and explore all the things each camp has to offer after lunch each day! Our mission is to keep minds and bodies active while school is out. The age groupings are subject to some changes based on the ages of the campers registered each week. Sneakers, swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, & water bottles are required for all summer camps. Drop In Care is available during normal Drop In hours at regular rates. Maximum of 4 hours a day/10 a week. Registration is required using the Member Calendar. All registrations links are listed on the first day of the week for each camp. There are required questions that must be answered for complete registration. Please Note: Registration will close 1 week prior to the camp start date. Registrations received after this deadline will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis and be subject to an additional $10 per child fee per day. Sibling discounts will not be applied to this administrative fee. Email sla@aac1.org to register if online registration has closed. Children ages 5-23 months that need care during summer can email sla@aac1.org for accommodations. Our Summer Camp themes can be found in the 2023 Spring Summer Youth Guide.

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Events may be cancelled if there isn’t enough participation. There is a 20% sibling discount for multiple children signed up for the same event. This does not include guests.

Weekly Events Monday Night BEGINNER BALLET $25 PER WEEK | $155 FOR 8 WEEK SEASON $30 PER WEEK | $195 FOR 8 WEEK SEASON FOR GUESTS Season 2: Mondays June 5-July 24 Ages 3-5 at 5:30 pm (6 kids maximum) Ages 6-12 at 6:30 pm (8 kids maximum) Join Ms. Chiara for fun and dance. Socks with grip or ballet shoes are required.

Special Events LEGO night

Friday Nights TGIF 6-10 PM | $25 | AGES 2-12

Each age group with have activities centered around the movie choice for the evening. The big kids will do their activities in the Timbers Loft or outside as needed and the young ones will do theirs in the downstairs Timbers area or outside as needed. Then we will bring all the children together for eating dinner and watching the movie. Saturdays Separate activities are planned for each age group, so that the fun is engaging and appropriate for everyone! AGES 2-5 | 6-10 PM | $30 Kids Night Out (See Dates Below) These Saturday Kids Night Out events will keep your little ones engaged, entertained and even learning. Shhhh… don’t tell them that part. We will have gross and fine motor activities, STEAM activities, and much more! Bring your kids out for some epic Nerf Battles! We will supply all the guns and bullets. July 29 | Escape Night Come ESCAPE from Timbers’ own ESCAPE ROOM! August 12 | Video Game Night Xbox- iPads, Wii galore! Come experience an awesome night of video game fun! August 26 | Engineering Night Dream It! Build It! Come enjoy a night of creative fun! AGES 6-12 | 6-10 PM | $30 July 15 | Nerf Wars

Thursday July 13 7-10 pm ages 2-12

(separate activities for 2-5 and 6-12) Everything is AWESOME at LEGO night! Sign your kids up for awesome LEGO challenges and more! For the whole family! AAC Amazing Race Saturday, July 22 | 2:00 pm $45 per team Are you ready to race to complete challenges of all sorts? TEAM GUIDELINES • Teams of 2-4 • No more than 2 people over the age of 13 can be on a team. There must be at least one person over the age of 18 on each team. Children under 8 are encouragedto participate but are not counted towards the 2-4 person max on each team, Reserve your spot by July 8 Make your reservation on the Member Calendar now for an awesome Saturday of fun!

Thursday Nights BASKETBALL CLINICS $25 ($30 FOR GUEST) PER WEEK Ages 6-7 4:00-5:00 pm Ages 8-9 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 10-12 6:00-7:00 pm Register on the website by age group. Personal Basketball Training Session ONE HOUR SESSIONS $70 HALF HOUR SESSIONS $45 Coach Tre will also offer private basketball lessons subject to available times. Small Group Training Also available up to 5 people at same price per person. To sign up for these please email sla@aac1.org to schedule.

Junior Golf Par 3 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Par 3 MASTERS Championship

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION Champion WADE EDDY 48 – 6 under! 2nd Place Jack Gibbs 49 – 5 under! 3rd Place Gunner Webb 52 – 2 under!

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION RESULTS Champion DALTON BURTS 48 – 6 under! 2nd Place Jack Merrill 51 – 3 under! 3rd Place Miles Harrison 52 – 2 under! 4th Place Ava Merrill 53 – 1 under!

9 HOLE GIRLS DIVISION Champion ANNA NORRIS 22 – 5 under! 2nd Place Ava Claire Mason 32 9 HOLE BOYS DIVISION Champion TOMWELLS 26 – 1 under! T-2nd Place Drew Cusimano 28 T-2nd Place Tres Izquierdo 28

9 HOLE GIRLS DIVISION Champion ANNA NORRIS 28 2nd Place Ava Claire Mason 29 9 HOLE BOYS DIVISION Champion TRES IZQUIERDO 29 T-2nd Place Drew Cusimano 31 T-2nd Place Hudson Kohout 31

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T E L E PHONE D I R E CTORY

BOA RD OF D I R E CTOR S Kevin Costello , President/Strategic Planning kevin@kcostello.com Tim Bentsen , Chairman/Chair, Heritage tebentsen@gmail.com John Stakel , Treasurer/Chair, Finance jstakel@rocktenn.com Kevin Case , Chair, Tennis / Vice Chair, Golf

S EN I OR L E ADE R S H I P David Sheppard , CCM - das@aac1.org General Manager/COO Margaret Almand – mma@aac1.org Executive Assistant Tony Kelley – tek@aac1.org Chief Financial Officer Audra Lucas , CCM – avl@aac1.org Club Manager Bud Taylor – budt@aac1.org Director of Golf Jeff Chandley – jcc@aac1.org Director of Tennis James W. Cole – jwc@aac1.org Director of Facilities Management Neil Doldo – nad@aac1.org Director of Fitness Lukus Harvey – lrh@aac1.org Director of Agronomy Erica Smith – esmith@aac1.org Membership Director Kelsey Payne – kap@aac1.org Director of Catering Ansley Brackin – akb@aac1.org Communications Director Gary Wheeler – g.wheeler@aac1.org Human Resources Director

Main/Front Desk.... ..................770-448-2166 General Manager......................770-368-7704 Aquatics....................................770-368-7780 Barber Shop..............................770-368-7748 Catering.................. ..................770-368-7791 Club Manager......... ..................770-368-7705 Communications. .. ..................770-368-7701 Golf Course Maintenance.........770-448-8311 Fitness Center. ....... ..................770-368-7770 Golf Shop................ ..................770-448-8552 Golf Starter............. ..................770-448-7765 Jones Center. .......... ..................770-368-7759 Info. Technology. ... ..................770-368-7742 Membership. .......... ..................770-368-7702 Security................... ..................770-368-7797 Tennis Center......... ..................770-368-7740 The Retreat Spa. ..... ..................770-368-7739 The Timbers. .......... ..................770-368-7783

kevinrcase@gmail.com Jim Kiker , Chair, Golf Ocgolfer728@hotmail.com Andy Dunn , Chair Golf Grounds/Vice Chair, House Adunn66@gmail.com Laurie Ann Garrett , Chair, House/Vice Chair, Grounds laurieanng@formetco.com Kyle Esmonde , Chair, Athletics Kyle.esmonde@gmail.com Milford McGuirt, Chair, Membership mmcguirt@gmail.com Randy Moore, Vice Chair, Finance /Vice Chair, Tennis rmoore@crossgatepartners.com Larry Delan, Vice Chair, Membership/

Vice Chair, Athletics ldelan@gdlawfirm.net David Sheppard , CCM Secretary/COO DAS@aac1.org