Club Times - May/June 2022

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Fitness Programs - Over the past two months, Margaret Thomas, our Fitness Programs Manager has done a tremendous job enhancing our wellness offerings. We have added six new group exercise classes each week, as well as two special event classes each month (with free wine!). As an extension of our personal training program, we are offering private stretch sessions, as well as small group sessions focused on flexibility and core strength for golfers. We are very excited to have recently completed the renovation of a new functional fitness room, which will provide another unique area for our most dedicated fitness enthusiasts to push their workouts to another level! Finally, many members will be happy to know we are finishing plans to build private office space for our physical therapists. We are excited to help them expand on their success in keeping our membership healthy to continue their athletic pursuits! Aquatics- Lastly, I know our membership will be excited to hear the Pool will resume normal operations this summer with no reservations required except for Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. Other than those three days, come to the pool anytime you wish, splash with your kids, and enjoy a cold beverage with friends! Be sure to check out our full calendar of Youth and Family events this summer including camps, swim and dive team, and other special events that will make lasting memories for the entire family! Stewardship- I’ll close with a few words about stewardship, a concept you will hear a lot about as we approach the club’s 125th anniversary celebration in 2023. As stewards, it is job #1 for each of us to be good caretakers and guardians of the AAC. This applies to how we manage our buildings and our grounds. It also applies to how we manage our history and traditions. We are being good stewards when we invest our capital wisely in our buildings and grounds. Similarly, we are also being good stewards when we honor and uphold the standards of conduct and decorum that have shaped our history since the very beginning. Both are essential elements to stewardship. It’s going to be a great summer at Atlanta Athletic Club! Sincerely, Kevin Case Chair of Athletics and Tennis

Roll Out Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer- Yes, I know it’s still spring as you read this. And yes, I know that only club members of a certain age, like my fellow Duffers, can relate to that great line from the 1963 Nat King Cole song of the same name. I predict, though, regardless of your age, this May-June edition of the AAC Club Times, crafted by

Ansley Brackin, will put you in that summertime mood. Neil Doldo, Director of Athletics, and his great staff have planned many fun activities at the Pool, Fitness Center, Timbers, and Retreat Spa this summer for you and your family. By the way, when you see Neil, congratulate him for celebrating his 10th year with the club. Under his steady leadership, our Athletics Department has seen tremendous growth in usage over his years at the helm, while maintaining an exceptional AAC experience for our members. Neil is beyond excited to have 100% of our athletics facilities and programs open again! Read on for a little glimpse of what to expect over the next few months… Sports Appreciation Night Kicks Off a Big Year for Athletics - Hollywood could not have written a better ending, for both the Georgia Bulldogs in the CFP Championship game and for the timing of our Sports Appreciation Banquet honoring Coach Kirby Smart. Although the game’s Hollywood ending looked doubtful at 10:14 in the fourth quarter with the Bulldogs down 13-18 to the Crimson Tide. Yet, under the steady leadership of Coach Smart, and the heads up play of Stetson Bennett, Adonai Mitchell and many others, the Dawgs came roaring back to claim their first national championship since 1980. Some may call it serendipity that the AAC chose to honor Coach Smart as our 2020 Sportsman of the Year, and then postponed the ceremony for two years until the Dawgs won the National Championship. Others may call it luck. I prefer to think of it as good foresight on the part of our club. Sports Appreciation Night, honoring Coach Smart as our 51st recipient of the Buzz McGriff Award will finally be held on Tuesday night May 17. The event promises to be the hottest ticket in the history of Sports Appreciation Night and certain to be a sell-out. In addition to celebrating Coach Smart’s monumental achievements, we will also honor three exceptional AAC athletes; Clint Boling, Brooks Curry, and Bailey Moody. The three of them will join an impressive list of members in the AAC Hall of Fame. It promises to be an event for the ages! The Retreat Spa continues to be one of the busiest and most popular amenities at the club under the leadership of our spa director, Debbie Jacobson. The addition of Lululemon to the retail boutique has been a tremendous success and our dedicated team continues to provide the very best in therapeutic treatments to our members. We are also excited to offer online reservations for all our spa services. Now you can conveniently book your favorite therapist!

Member news New Members

Mr. Gary Grizzle and his wife Tiffany Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Chris Eddy, Mr. Steven Kittrell, Mr. Bo Burdette Mr. Grizzle is an Account Executive at Flexport. He received his bachelor’s in American History at

the University of the South. Mrs. Grizzle received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia and is currently a homemaker. They live in Brookhaven with their three children. Mr. Alex King and his wife Kaitlyn Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Shane Foye, Mr. Kane Whitehurst, Mr. Ryan Blackburn Mr. King is in Sales at Paychex, Inc. He received his bachelor’s in Business at the University of Georgia. Mrs. King is the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Southern Living. She received her bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Georgia. They live in Chamblee. Mr. Brian Peklansky and his wife Dr. Allison Peklansky Associate Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Mike O’Connor, Mrs. Griffin Childs, Mr. Mike Davis at West Virginia University. Dr. Peklansky is a Psychiatrist at Wellstar Health System. She received her bachelor’s in Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee and her Doctorate in Psychiatry at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. They live in Brookhaven with their daughter. Ms. Melinda Ortwein Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. John Kennedy, Mr. Mike Gibbs, Mrs. Katherine Bridgers Mr. Peklansky is a Scientist/Chemist at Coca- Cola. He received his bachelor’s in Biology

New Member Summer Mixer Friday, June 24 6:00-8:00pm

1898 House & Overlook Complimentary Food Stations & Drinks by Signature Please join us for a special night to celebrate our new members who have joined over the last two years. Enjoy live music, dinner & drink specials as you mix and mingle. Please reserve online or by calling the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

Ms. Ortwein received her bachelor’s in Business Administration at Furman University. She has three daughters and lives in Peachtree Corners.

50 Years at Atlanta Athletic Club! m e m b e r n e w s

Joseph John Slattery Jr

J . P. Harr ington, Jr

How is it that 50-years have passed so quickly and just how many times have I driven through the Bobby Jones Gate to enjoy all that the AAC offers! My first visit and fondest memory was in 1972 when the Club extended a kind introduction gesture of a complimentary round of golf and a tour of the rudiments of our clubhouse and athletic

Being a 50-year member of the Atlanta Athletic Club brings to mind so many good memories. I’ve played in a lot of golf tournaments and the Member-Guest

Tournaments over the years. I have been lucky enough to have had two holes in one on Riverside #6 in 1979 and in 2014. I am now playing in the Duffers Group. Both of our sons were involved in the Junior Golf Group and on the swim teams. In the summer, they would spend their days at the club swimming in the pool and playing golf. My wife Pat is a member of the Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association and has volunteered for the many Pro-Golf Tournaments we’ve had at the club. In addition to the nice facilities, the best part of being a member of the AAC is all the good friends we’ve met over the years and the wonderful memories.

center. That experience sealed it for me, I knew immediately I wanted to be a member and a member for life! It was that membership that opened the door for so many wonderful family meals central to the year-end holidays, Easter, pre-wedding parties, birthdays, and exciting career achievement celebrations. There are endearing friendships that will go the distance and include family names like Senkbeil, Palmieri, Stewarts (all 3-of them), Schertell, Gammage, Lebovitz, Humphries, Coughlin, Rowe, Leach, Hogan, Maloney, Nolley, and Wayne. I have so enjoyed my membership in the Duffers golfing group and that very special fraternity. I am a special member now pursuing my mountain hiking and snow sport adventures in the Colorado Rockies. I can’t wait to return to the Duffers full time. I treasure my AAC membership the many friendships and athletic benefits!

Tom Hensley

It is hard to believe that I have been an AAC member for 50 years. It seems like yesterday that I was arguing with Jim Britt about tee times. When I joined the Club, there were 27 holes of golf, a few tennis courts and a very small pool. Of course the clubhouse did not compare to what we have today. My regular group from that time are all gone, and I have been an out of town member for many years. COVID has kept me away the last couple of years, but I really enjoy the Club when I do get to come. I think AAC is by far the best Club in the Atlanta area, and I am proud to be a member.

Employee Spotlights When the Atlanta Athletic Club finds employees that constantly exceed expectations and lead the way towards better club service, we celebrate that through offering opportunities to grow and influence others. The staff below have recently stepped in to new leadership roles, join us in showing our appreciation. Colbi Tansil Ass i stant Banquet Manager Madison Holmes D i rector Of Member D ining Asia Fairweather Food & Beverage Superv i sor

How many years have you been at AAC? I’ve been at the Club for 4 years. It will be 5 in August. What was your f i rst role at AAC? I first started out as a banquet server. Why have you stayed wi th the Club? I’ve stayed at the club because it’s a great place for growth and opportunity. It’s also just a great place to work. Between the members and my co-workers most days it doesn’t feel like work, it feels like hanging out with friends and family. What i s your favor i te AAC event? My favorite AAC event would have to be Christmas Spectacular. I love all the decorations and events that happen, and seeing all the members and their families. With it being so busy, we spend so much time here at work, but it’s still kind of like we get to celebrate with extended family. Plus I love seeing Santa.

How many years have you been at AAC? I have been at AAC for almost 3 years What was your f i rst role at AAC? I started as a Food & Beverage Intern Why have you stayed wi th the Club? There are opportunities to grow & I connect with the family atmosphere. Both the membership and the staff are world class! They make coming to work every day so special. What i s your favor i te AAC event? The 4th of July - summer time fun with all the families. It’s always a night to remember!

How many years have you been at AAC? I have been at the AAC for a little over a year now. What was your f i rst role at AAC? Prior to joining the Food & Beverage team, I was the front desk receptionist at the fitness center. Why have you stayed wi th the Club? Moving to an unfamiliar place with no family can be challenging, but my team mates made me feel welcome, as if I was an extended family member. Take that and mix it with the awesome membership we have - that has kept me here. What i s your favor i te AAC event? Out of all of the amazing events we host, I can personally say 4th of July is one of my favorites. BBQ fireworks and an airplane show... Come on what more can you ask for?

Golf

Golf Operation Hours: GOLF COURSE: Tuesday - Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Dusk GOLF SHOP: May Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. June Tuesday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. PRACTICE FACILITY: Tuesday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 30 Minutes Before Sunset GOLF CARTS: Last Cart Out 1 Hour Before Sunset Last Cart In Dusk

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Fantastic Shots EAGLES Bill Haberstroh

Highlands #2

Driver, 5 Hybrid, Lob Wedge

2022 Sargent Member-Member

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2022 MEN’S Tournament Schedule

GEntleman’s Mid-Amateur This year the Mid-Am will be a part of the qualifying series. You will have from April 12th until May 8th to post a qualifying score in the Golf Shop. The Mid-Am will then consist of the top 18 scores who will compete in a 36 hole stroke play championship on May 14th-15th.

The Toms Member-Guest This one-day Member-Guest event will take place Thursday June 9th. A lottery will be used to determine the field, and the field this year will be limited to 48 four-man teams. The registration for this event will open on May 4th at 12 pm and will remain open until Monday May 9th at 5 pm, and the lottery will be drawn and released Tuesday May 10th.

Tournament

Date

Registration Opens at 12 pm

Gentleman’s Mid-Amateur The Toms Member-Guest

May 14-15

CLOSED

June 9

May 11

September 10-11

August 10

AAC Club Championship

RTJ Four-Ball Member-Member AAC Veterans Day Tournament The Bradley Member-Member

November 5-6

October 5

November 8

October 12

November 10

October 12

November 17

October 17

The Muirfield

December 9

November 9

3 Club Classic

Nine-Hole Golf News The rain held off for our Opening Day Tournament, and we leaned into the “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” theme with amazing 80s golf outfits & accessories! A great big thank you to our Event Committee for planning such a wonderful Opening Day: Ada Clough, Laurie Ann Garrett, and Kathy Weisberg. The players on the Par 3 side of the tournament shouted for joy and celebration with our first Hole-In-One of the season by Meredith Couey! If you see Meredith make sure to join us in congratulating her on her Hole- In-One on #7 of the Par 3 course. Upcoming Events MAY 10 Play Away Bobby Jones Course MAY 17 Play Day Best 5 Holes MAY 24 Play Day Blind Partners JUNE 5 Sunday Couples JUNE 7 Play Day Blind Holes JUNE 14 Play Day Drop the 5’s JUNE 21 Play Day T’s and F’s JUNE 28 Play Day Play with the Pro Winner of the Best Outfit Cherise Mlott, pictured with our President-elect Kim Costello In our tradition of enjoying the game, we both rocked our outfits and our scores!

Highlands Course Champions TERI FRYE KRISTEN FRYE CAROLE ANN THOMAS COURTNEY HALE Runners-Up CYNTHIA PORTER ELLEN MCGANN CARMEN LEACH MELISSA CLARY Closest to the Pin # 15 KATIE MOHS (11 ’ 1”) Closest to the Pin #17 KRISTEN FRYE (11 ’ 8”)

Par 3 Course Champions ANNA WALKER

PATTY HOFFMAN WHITNEY SHOOK Runners-Up MEREDITH COUEY JODI ENNIS PAM GLEKLEN

Closest to the Pin # 2 ELIZABETH DICKENS (10 ’ 11”)

“Alexa Stirling” came to share rules, etiquette, and dress code for all our new members in February.

Closest to the Pin #6 DEBBIE SKUBIC (14 ’ 7”)

Eighteen-Hole Golf

AND JUST L I KE THAT ! The 2022 season is here. We started with the Opening Day Brunch and Business Meeting followed with the Rules Clinic outside on March 2. Unfortunately our golf shamble on Highlands was canceled due to rain. We had a fabulous Scottish luncheon with many prizes awarded. Thank you to Mychelle and her team for their hard work.

Upcoming Events Our ladies committee is working hard for several upcoming competitions. Our first Sunday Couples golf and dinner was held on March 27th . The President Cup competition has been drawn. A two person match play which runs April through October. We will have on May 4th a new Play Day theme ‘May the Fourth Be With You’. We have the very popular Team Play on May 10th & 11th . The theme will be “Sink-a de Putt-a”. Then on June 22nd is our Handicap Tournament. You can find links such as our 2022 Calendar, Photo Gallery and our Digital Directory on our 18 hole webpage located on the AAC website. All Ladies 18 Hole members can email marywaymire01@gmail.com to join our group on Facebook ‘ AACWGA ’

M A K I N G H I S T O R Y Happen I write this to you as my service on the board of the Club comes to a close. One of my last responsibilities has been to serve as the chair of the Heritage Committee and I have to say it has been one of the most fulfilling experiences I have had during my 10 years of service, something I never expected! We are so lucky to belong to a Club with such rich history, not just of golf but many other sports. As we celebrate our 125th anniversary we will have a great opportunity to share much of that history together. Even though the pandemic robbed the Heritage Committee of one year of activity, we established an aggressive list of goals for this past fiscal year. I’m pleased to report that we have made significant progress on each of them, many of which will have a positive impact on the club now and in the future. And I must give a special shout out to Margaret Almand and Ansley Brackin on the Atlanta Athletic Club staff for providing enormous support to our Heritage Committee this past year; thank you two! Here are the goals we established and a brief update as to the status of each:

1. Nominate Alexa Stirling to World Golf Hall of Fame 2. Organize and index all of our Club Times Articles 3. Create a strategic memorabilia list of items to be acquired by Atlanta Athletic Club 4. 125th Atlanta Athletic Club Anniversary planning 5. Digitize and memorialize our oral history into QR codes with narratives 6. Digitize Charlie Elliott’s 75th anniversary Atlanta Athletic Club History book

NOMINATE ALEXA STIRLING WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME (WGHOF) Ted Sullivan led the sub-committee to get material ready for the WGHoF Nomination Committee. This effort had several committee members, many meetings, lots of research, organizing materials for reporting, and creating presentable reports for the WGHoF Nomination and the WGHoF Selection Committees. The final results of this sub- committee work can be found on the History page of our website. Once you read this, I’m sure you will be like everyone involved in this effort exclaiming: “why has she not been nominated before!” I assure you we will continue to fight for Alexa and right this wrong.

ORGANIZE AND INDEX OUR ALL OF THE CLUB TIMES ARTICLES The Club Times has always been the primary source of communication from the Club to the membership and as such is the source for most of the wonderful history of the Club. Until recently, all those back issues only existed in hard copy, located in cabinet drawers in our Archives Room -- and most members were likely unaware of their existence. The Heritage Committee realized that our history needs to be readily available to every member and tasked Bob Sharpenberg to lead a project over the past year to review all the previous Club Times issues and extract their historical content. This content has been further categorized into several chapters such as: Bobby Jones and articles written by his grandson, History Happens Here articles, Sports Appreciation Night, Hall of Fame, Other Notable Athletes, Major Championships, River Bend (our present location), East Lake and the Downtown Club. We are in the process of creating a ‘flipping book’, using technology which you are familiar with from our weekly Club Connection and which will be available for all to enjoy. Be on the lookout for an announcement in the not-too- distant future! CREATE A LIST OF STRATEGIC MEMORABILIA ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB Over the years there have been many historical items presented to the Club for purchase but there has never been a formal strategy to determine what items would be

most impactful to obtain in order to preserve and further illuminate our history. A sub-committee led by Gene McClure set out to create a current inventory of memorabilia in the Club and determine what is missing. We arranged for an award-winning curator of Club and golf history to visit our Club, spending a day reviewing our wonderful displays in all areas of the Club and assisting us in an effort to create a strategic list of items our Club should consider purchasing in the future. A sample of items from the list discussed include the replica copies of all trophies of events hosted by our Club, original Alexa Stirling and Bob Jones medals, Heisman Trophy, the original Havemeyer U.S. Amateur Trophy, U.S. Women’s Amateur Trophy won by three of our members of our Club, and so much more. Next steps are to create a plan to involve the membership to participate in the acquisition of this memorabilia so our rich history is preserved for current and future generations of our great Club. We will use special events, fund raisers, ongoing optional monthly donations, etc. to raise the necessary money for specific items in order to make this history happen! Although the actual date for our Club’s 125th anniversary is September 5, 2023, we will be celebrating throughout the 2023 calendar year. This is an opportunity to reflect on our history of fellowship, leadership, and international reputation as one of the great Clubs in the world. As such, we will be branding most of our Club activities and also adding a number of special events to commemorate and reflect on our past 125 years. For the past year, our board and staff have been planning for this special year and we hope all members will enjoy the activities and take the time to learn more about the history of our Club. More details and announcements will be forthcoming. 125TH ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB ANNIVERSARY PLANNING

with meaningful objects. In the past the only real way to learn the meaning of these rooms and objects was to attend an oral tour given by our Club’s historian Bill O’Callaghan. Bill has dedicated much of his life giving back to the Atlanta Athletic Club and I for one am very grateful, for had he not done this we would have lost much of our oral history. On behalf of everyone at our Club – thank you Bill! This project’s goal was to digitize the history of each cabinet and significant room into a preserved audio format that can be accessed by anyone at any time via their mobile device or on an interactive map on our Club’s website. Each cabinet in the Club or named room will have a QR code associated with it and you simply use your phone to activate the QR code and immediately get the audio recording of the historical relevance. We created a sub-committee that included Bill O’Callaghan to create a script for each room or cabinet (a total of 36 scripts) that will be recorded by a professional narrator. On our history page, there are two audio clips we have created; clicking the links will give you a sense of what will be available throughout the clubhouse: DIGITIZE CHARLIE ELLIOTT’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB HISTORY BOOK In 1973 Bobby Jones’ favorite fishing partner Charlie Elliott wrote a history of our Club’s first 75 years. This book is a typewritten document that has previously only been available in our Club’s corporate offices; we have now had it digitized with a voiceover and it will be made available to anyone at the Club on 15 different digital sources. Now instead of thumbing through a type written document, you can listen to it while you drive, workout, or anytime you wish to listen to it. As of this writing the first four chapters are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Amazon Music, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Buzzsprout, Deezer, Listen Notes, Player FM, and Podcast Index. Simply search on “Atlanta Athletic Club history” when trying to locate the digital book. The remaining 8 chapters will be available in the near future. If you have made it this far reading this article you will see that we have been very busy trying to scale the ways that everyone can learn about the wonderful history of our Club. We are all very proud of our progress but know we will have to work hard to continue to build upon the foundational work that this year’s committee accomplished. Proudly signed on the behalf of the Heritage Committee, Bruce Barfield

DIGITIZE AND MEMORIALIZE OUR ORAL HISTORY INTO QR CODES AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE

The Club has many rooms that have a rich history throughout the clubhouse with a number of cabinets filled

social and dining

Ladies Bridge Association The AAC Ladies Bridge Association will host a Spring Social on Friday, May 6th. This event will be a round robin with lunch. After lunch we will announce the winners of Marathon Bridge that is played throughout the year. We will also announce the new slate of officers to be approved by the membership at this meeting. Sign up on the AAC website or call the front desk for reservations. A 72 hour cancellation is required to not be charged for the lunch. In order to have full tables please make sure to cancel on-line or call the front desk so we can plan accordingly for any subs if necessary. We have had great attendance to the beginner bridge lessons. We are exploring options for making Tuesday as a playdate for new players. More to come.

The AAC Ladies Bridge Association continues with our weekly SOCIAL BRIDGE on the second and fourth Wednesdays and DUPLICATE BRIDGE on the first and third Wednesdays in the Dot Kirby card room at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Please look for weekly member emails from our leaders Beachie Hall, Social Bridge Coordinator, and Cynthia

Please join us for our last book club meeting of the season on Thursday, May 19th at 4:00 p.m. in the Ladies’ Locker Room. Malinda Steed will be leading us in the discussion of the book, SURVIVING SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan. We will start up again in September. Come prepared to suggest books for next season and we can always use volunteers to present the books! Questions please contact Nancy Ortner: nancy_ortner@att.net Book Club Upcoming Reads

Shannon Kaloper and Linda Kirwan

Tanner, Duplicate Bridge Coordinator, to sign up. Social bridge is for those that want to have “fun and exercise your brain” and rotate play with other players. Duplicate bridge is played with a partner. You can sign up with a partner or we can assign a partner for you if there are extra players that don’t have a partner. If you are not receiving these emails please contact the leaders to have your email address added. COUPLES BRIDGE continues the first Friday of each month at 4:00pm. Sandra Evans, Couples Events chairperson, and her husband Tom are great organizers for the event. Sandra sends emails for sign up the Saturday before the scheduled date. Please respond as soon as you can since this fills up quickly. A dinner buffet is immediately following bridge play in the Oakmont Room. As a reminder if you are interested in joining the bridge association, please contact M.J. Olsen at mjolsen225@gmail.com or by phone #770-595-8197. Membership forms are located in the Ladies Locker Room on the bulletin board for bridge. We would love to have more ladies join in on the fun.

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Mother Daughter Tea S a t u r d ay M ay 7 t h f r o m 3 - 5 p. m . UNDER THE 1898 HOUSE $50 PER PERSON ALL AGES WELCOME

C i nco de Mayo FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS May 5th Troon Gr i l l & I nterlachen Lounge

Hey Ya’ll! Race over to the 1898 house for an Afternoon of Fun. Grab your Favorite Hat and Sundress for a Kentucky Derby Tea. Special Event Attire Encouraged. All confirmed reservations are subject to the Club’s 72-hour cancellation policy. Please make your reservations online or contact the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166. Reservations Open April 5 at 10 am

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8

Seat i ng ’ s wi l l be he ld i n St. Andrews , Troon and Mer i on 10 a .m. 11 a .m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. Reservations Opens April 5 at 10am ADULTS $55 / CHILDREN AGES 3-12 $35 CHILDREN AGES 2 AND UNDER ARE COMPLIMENTARY THE CLUB IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO TREAT MOM TO AN EXTRA SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY. LET US PAMPER MOM WHILE ENJOYING A DELICIOUS BRUNCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. FOLLOWING BRUNCH, JOIN US FOR A COMPLIMENTARY SPRING FAMILY PHOTO ON THE 1898 HOUSE LAWN. Event Guidelines: • Merion and The Royal Troon Grill Reservations are welcome to have a maximum of 6 people. • If your party is larger than 12 in the St. Andrews Ballroom, the requirement of two tables next to one another will apply. • Members are welcome to invite family. Families are defined as sons, daughters, grandparents, sisters, brothers, in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. • All confirmed reservations are subject to the Club’s 72-hour cancellation policy. The cancellation deadline is Wednesday, May 4. Special event attire - Gentlemen are requested to wear dress slacks and collared shirts; Jackets are encouraged; Blue jeans, athletic attire and sneakers are strictly prohibited; Comparable attire is requested for ladies.

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Opening Pool Weekend Party BUFFET PRICING Adults: $22/ Children ages 3-12: $12 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary Friday, May 20 Pool open from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. snack & beverage service: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Buffet 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Pool open from 10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Snack & beverage service: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Buffet 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. DJ & Pool Games from 12 pm – 4 p.m. Sunday May 22 Pool open from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Snack & beverage service: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Buffet from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Please note a la carte food services will not be available on opening weekend. Memorial Day at the Pool BUFFET PRICING Adults: $22/ Children ages 3-12: $12 Children ages 2 & under are complimentary Friday, May 27 Pool open from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Snack & beverage service: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Buffet 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28 Pool open from 10 p.m. - 8 p.m. Snack & beverage service: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Lunch Buffet from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday, May 29 Pool open from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Snack and beverage service: 12 p.m - 8 p.m. Buffet from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday, May 30 Pool open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Snack & beverage service: 10:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Buffet from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. DJ & Pool Games from 12 pm – 4 p.m. Please note a la carte food services will not be available Memorial weekend.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 6-9 PM INTERLACHEN LAWN

Live Jazz Duo Featuring WI LL I AM HOLL I F I ELD

Bourbon & C i gar Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.

1898 House $135 per person / Guests are Welcome Join us as we feature Jefferson. Every attendee will receive signature imported cigars, as well as fresh hand rolled cigars to enjoy on site. When making your reservation, please note seating for this event will be tables of 10. If you wish to divide the cost amongst your group, please indicate this at the time the reservation is made. If your party does not have 10 people, the Club will pair reservations to complete communal tables. Country Club Casual Attire Reservations may 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.

MIAMI VICE: SEAFOOD + DANCE Featuring a Live performance by The Platinum Band Friday, June 10 at 6:00 PM

$115 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS OPEN MAY 10TH THIS EVENT WILL BE OPEN SEATING OUTDOORS WEATHER PERMITTING Seafood Spectacular has a new look! Grab your sunglasses and come out to the 1898 house for some great music and outstanding seafood. Get ready to make waves with a live band from 7:30pm-10pm.

EVENT GUIDELINES • Cocktail stations will be open from 6-8 PM • Open seating, no reserved tables

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Trivia Nights FRIDAY JUNE 17, JULY 29, AUGUST 12 P o o l Pav i l i o n at 6 : 3 0 p. m . D i n n e r b u f f e t ava i l a b l e f r om 5 : 3 0 - 8 p. m . Dinner buffet pricing: Adults $20/ Children 4-12 $15/ Children ages 3 and under are complimentary. A la carte will not be available after 5 pm for Trivia Nights at the Pool. The aquatics cafe will have snacks and beverages available. Winning teams will receive the following food and beverage credit:

Mixology Class - WAITLISTED Impress your friends with your perfect cocktail making skills! We are bringing in a master bartender, Erin Lyngse, showing everyone step by step instructions on how to create 3 fantastic cocktails. She will go into the history of the drinks, and the liquors you taste. You may sign up for just one class or all 3, as each class is independent of each other. F loral : Fabulous ly Fun Cockta i l s ( Vodka and G i n ) Tuesday, May 10 | 6 - 8 : 30 p.m. $55 Per Person BRUNCH BUFFET PRICING ADULTS: $32 CHILDEN ( 3-12 ): $16 Please make your reservation with the Troon Grill Father ’ s Day Brunch J u n e 1 9 T r o o n G r i l l

1 s t p l a c e t e am : $ 1 5 0 2 n d p l a c e t e am : $ 5 0 3 r d p l a c e t e am : $ 2 5

Credits are per team, not per individual person. Credits will be applied to your member account within the month of your trivia wining.

Beer D i nner FEATURING ATHENS LOCAL BREWERY

Rum: Pool s i de Cockta i l s Tuesday, j une 7 | 6 - 8 : 30 p.m. $55 Per Person

I n c l u d e d i n t h i s e v e n t • 3 full sized cocktails you can enjoy during the class • Tapas style appetizers inspired by each theme • A take-a-way cocktail with all the special ingredients to make at home Reservations are required and may 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 IN THE MERION 6:30 PM, FOUR COURSE PAIRED DINNER $100 PER PERSON Reservations Open May 24 at 10 am

A taproom specialist from Creature Comforts will be taking you on a hops journey with each course, prepared by our Executive Chef Eric DaRin. Reservations are required and may 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.

Live Music Featuring Craig Gleason JUNE 24, 6-9 PM | MERION PAT IO

s o c i a l / d i n i n g JULY 4TH ON THE 1ST Festival Friday July 1st 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. CLUBHOUSE AND EVENT GROUNDS Buffet Dinner available from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Complimentary fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. Reservations open June 7th at 10 a.m.

Dinner & Admission Adults: $55 Chi ldren ages 3-12 $36 Chi ldren ages 2 and under are compl imentary Include access to all rides, fair food, activities & dinner buffet. Anyone wishing to join us for the complimentary fire work show are welcome to join us after 8:30 p.m. General Admission Adults/ Chi ldren ages 3-12 $30 Chi ldren ages 2 and under are compl imentary Does not include dinner buffet; Include access to all rides, fair food and activities

Wine Dinner JULY 24 Reservat ion Open June 28th Upcoming Events

July 4th Pool Party JULY 4 POOL HOURS: 10 A.M.-8 P.M. BUFFET: 11 A.M.-8 P.M. DJ: 12 P.M.-8 P.M. POOL GAMES: 12 P.M.-4 P.M.

Live Music JULY 22 6-9 PM INTERLACHEN

f i t n e s s / n u t r i t i o n S P O R T S A P P R E C I AT I O N N I G H T Presentation of the Buz McGriff Award and Induction of Members into the AAC Hall of Fame TUESDAY, MAY 17 AT 6 P.M. 3 p.m. Club Closes 6:00 p.m. Cocktails in the Interlachen Lounge & throughout the social areas of the clubhouse 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program begins Lottery registration has been e-mailed to the membership. Due to the popularity of this event, there will be no refunds once your name is selected from the lottery. Sports Appreciation Night Honorees The AAC welcomes The University of C L I NT B OL I NG Hall of Fame Inductee AAC member since 2013 • Grew up in Johns Creek and played football for Chattahoochee High School

Georgia’s Head Football Coach Kirby Smart to be the 51st recipient of the Buz McGriff Award, which recognizes excellence in sports. Matt Stinchcomb, a former Bulldog, College football Hall of Famer and current commentator on ESPN will conduct an interview with Coach Smart. We will also welcome Clint Boling, Brooks Curry and Bailey Moody into the AAC Hall of Fame. C OACH K I R B Y SMA RT Buz McGriff Award Recipient • University of Georgia Head Coach 2016 – Present • 2021 College Football Playoff National Champion • 2018 College Football Playoff Runner-up • 2017 SEC Coach of the Year (AP) • Assistant Coach for 9 years at University of Alabama, winning 3 National Championships • 2012 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year • 2009 Broyles Award Winner (Top Assistant Coach) • Played Defensive Back at UGA 1995-1998 • First Team All-SEC in 1998

• The AJC Class AAAAA First-Team Offense • University of Georgia player from 2007 to 2010 • All-SEC three times and a freshman all-American

• First team All-SEC in 2010 by SEC coaches • Named All-America by Pro Football Weekly • Joined the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft • Played for the Bengals eight seasons with 112 starts and 114 games B ROOK S CUR RY Hall of Fame Inductee AAC dependent member since 2001 • Olympic Gold Medalist - 4×100 meter-free relay member • US National Team (2021-2022) - 100 free • 2-Time NCAA Champion (2022) - 50 Free, 100 Free; Nine-Time NCAA Qualifier • SEC Champion, SEC Meet record, UT Pool record (2022) - 100 Free • 3 x SEC Silver Medalist, Bronze Medalist (2021/2022) • SEC Silver Medalist (2022) - 200 Free • SEC Champion (2020) - 100 Free • SEC Male Freshman of the Year (2020) • Holds the LSU record in 7 different events BA I L E Y MOODY Hall of Fame Inductee AAC dependent member since 2006 • Paralympic Bronze Medalist (Tokyo 2020) • Collegiate Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Champions (2021 and 2022) • Gold Medalist U25 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball World Championship (2019) • Silver Medalist Parapan American Games (2019) • Currently a sophomore on athletic scholarship at the University of Alabama • 2020-2021 Collegiate All-Rookie Team • 2022 Academic All-American • Debuted with US National Team at age 16 (2018) • Began wheelchair basketball career in 2014 with the Atlanta BlazeSports Jr. Hawks

fitness and nutrition FROM OUR Fitness Program Director Our popular Aquatics Classes begin May 2 and run all summer on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays! With 30 classes on our weekly schedule, The Fitness Center offers a huge variety of FREE group classes for every ability and fitness level. No need to pre-register, just drop in. From Spin to Yoga and everything in between, check out our monthly calendar on the Group Fitness website and get moving with our community of motivating instructors and members! Email Margaret Thomas at MDT@aac1.org for more details. Our Next Event Stress Management with Harry van der Lei, PhD, from the Hourglass Performance Institute THURSDAY , MAY 12 6 : 30 - 7 : 30PM This interactive and hands-on presentation includes useful and practical information about how to manage stress. Dr. Van der Lei will present evidence-based breathing techniques with the use of biofeedback technology to demonstrate the immediate control of your breathing over your thoughts and emotions associated with stress. The specific breathing techniques of the program can be implemented at different times of the day and have been scientifically proven to enhance your performance, sleep, health, and well-being in life! At the end of the presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have related to his presentation or expertise.

Memor i al Day at the Pool **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** REGISTRATION OPENS ON TUESDAY MAY 24 @ 10AM Ava i labl e T imes s lots 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. • Guests are only permitted in the 5pm-8pm time slot • To accommodate as many members as possible, you can only signup for 1-time slot PER DAY. • If you miss your reservation and the reservation window is FULL, there will be a $50 fine for missing your reservation. • At the end of the session everyone must exit. Pool Hours of Operat i on May 20 – May 29 4PM – 9PM SATURDAY MAY 21 10AM – 9PM SUNDAY MAY 22 12PM – 8PM MAY 23 – MAY 26 CLOSED FRIDAY MAY 27 4PM – 9PM SATURDAY MAY 28 10AM – 9PM SUNDAY MAY 29 12PM – 8PM Pool Hours of Operat i on Beginning May 31 TUESDAY – THURSDAY 10AM – 8PM FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10AM – 9PM SUNDAY 12PM – 8PM MONDAY CLOSED FRIDAY MAY 20 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

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Barracuda Swim & Dive Registration is OPEN for Swim, Dive and Junior Barracudas! Please visit https://aac. swimtopia.com to create a login to register for the Barracudas! This site also contains all important dates and times as well as practice schedules. If you have any ques- tions about Swim and Dive, email Molly Aaron at MDA@aac1.org. Lap Swim at AAC Want something different for exercise? Our Lap Swim program gives you access to the pool 7 days a week to swim on your own! Access Dates: April 1 2022 - October 31 2022 Access Times: 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fee: Returning lap swimmers: $25, New Lap swimmers: $50 Participants must be 18 years old. This is open to members only, no guests. All members, returning or new must pass a 300 meter swim test approved by the Aquatics Director. Swim tests are going on NOW! To schedule your swim test, please contact Jonathan Lee: jlee@aac1.org Child and Babysitting Safety Course Ages 11+ (1:10 ratio) The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program provides pre-teens, teenagers and young adults with everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with a business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the CABS vlogger-style video makes learning fun. This course must have a minimum of 4 students to make. Don’t see a class that fits your schedule give us a call to create a class. Find a list of our classes on the Member Calendar. Swim Lessons AAC is happy to provide your child with a quality swimming experi- ence with lessons that fit your child’s needs! Children must have com- parable skills from another swim program or have completed a swim evaluation with an instructor or coach here at AAC in order to be en- rolled in a higher level class. Please remember that everyone progresses at different speeds and all participants will need to pass a “pre-test” on the first day of class or have completed a swim evaluation prior to registration. At that time, the instructor may recommend another class better suited for your child. Swim safe with us this summer! We will have safety protocols in place to keep your children safe. All of our instructors and staff will have regular wellness checks. Instructors will maintain social distance from children where applicable but will assist swimmers as needed for a safe swimming experience. We require a minimum of 3 children in order to hold a group lesson. LIFEGUARD TRAINING & SUMMER JOBS STILL AVAILABLE! VISIT THE CAREERS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Important Pool Rules & Information DRESS CODE Swimming attire must be in keeping with the family concept of this Club. Female bathing suit bottoms must provide full coverage; no thongs or “cheeky” bottoms are allowed. Any member or guest not in proper attire will be asked to leave the Aquatic Center for the day. SWIM DIAPER POLICY Children who require the use of a swim diaper are not allowed in the main pool. All swim diapers must be approved by Aquatic Center staff upon arrival (no disposable swim diapers allowed), and must wear a wristband visible to staff at all times. Accidents that result in a pool closure may result in a fine of up to $2000. FLOATATION DEVICES Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices will be allowed in the pool. NO inflatable floating devices will be permitted. Anything that requires air will not be permitted. LIGHTNING POLICY In the event of lightning or thunder, the pool shall be immediately cleared and not reopened until authorized by the Aquatic staff. • Aquatic staff will clear the pool at the first sound of thunder and/or sounding of the siren for 30 minutes. Each occurrence, thereafter, will restart the 30 minutes. • Upon the sight of lightning, the pool deck will be cleared immediately of all staff and members. Members and staff may not return to the pool deck until the siren signals “All Clear.” If thunder is heard prior to or following the “All Clear” signal, the Aquatic staff will observe the 30-minute time period for each thunder that is heard.

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Mother’s Day Retreat MOMMY MANICURE RENEWAL FACIAL (60 MINUTES) RELAXATION MASSAGE (60 MINUTES) $250 Mother’s Day Getaway PAMPERING PEDICURE POLISHED PERFECTION FACIAL (30 MINUTES) $140

MOTHER’S DAY Spa Specials

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY 7 7 0 - 3 6 8 - 7 7 3 9

FATHER’S DAY RETREAT MANLY MANICURE GENTLEMAN’S FACIAL (60 MINUTES) SPORTS RECOVERY MASSAGE (60 MINUTES) $250 FATHER’S DAY GETAWAY SPORTS PEDICURE MUSCLE RESCUE MASSAGE (30 MINUTES) $140

FATHER’S DAY Spa Specials

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From the Director, Jeff Chandley

High school invi tat ional What an exciting weekend on March 18 & 19 with our 7th High School Invitational presented by Piedmont Bank. This event brought together six local public high schools to compete for the championship. This event has turned out to be the kids favorite event due to the play format. The schools competing this year were, Cambridge, Johns Creek, Walton, Chattahoochee, West Forsyth and Alpharetta. Cambridge won the championship again for the second time in a row, beating Walton in the very last match. Thank you again to Piedmont Bank for their support in making this event such a success.

2022-23 Tennis Commi ttee We are again blessed to have the leadership of our tennis committee Kevin Case and Scott Levy for the upcoming year. They are both avid tennis players and will be representing the tennis department at the board level. Along with their leadership we have, Lori Morlan, Lisa Mannion, Tory Whipple, Christi Luskin, Val McMichael, Tim Klespies, Edward Koller, Matthew Lee, Alex Marchetti, Randy Moore, and Dave Strickland. I am excited about the start of the new year and all we have planned for the year. These volunteer members are representing you and I hope you will support them as we go through the year. Memorial Day – Davis Cup Challenge May 30 at 9 a.m. This is an exciting tennis event where players are assigned to a team representing a Davis Cup country. You will compete at your level against players of like ability. Doubles and mixed doubles will play in a flexible round robin format and each game won by competitors will go towards the total team score. Play begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at noon, so you can attend and be ready for other key club events. The cost for this year’s event is $35 per person. Hurry to register as this event continues to be a sell-out! Visit our website’s event calendar to register or call the Tennis Center 770-368-7740.

Save-The-Date! LTA Member/Guest AUGUST 18 AND 19 This event format is a one-day event, however due to its popularity, we host different flights (levels) on two separate days. The experience is the same for both days, fun competitive tennis, and a fabulous luncheon, with both days starting at 9 a.m. The LTA Member/Guest is one of our most popular events and is always a sellout. We want to thank in advance our Ladies Tennis Association leaders who make it such a success every year. Get ready and find a partner for this year’s LTA Member/Guest. We encourage all levels to participate. Registration for both events will open July 11 on the AAC website beginning at 8 a.m.

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Ladies Tennis WHAT A WINTER USTA SEASON WE HAVE HAD! Congratulations to the USTA teams for their hard work and dedication this past Winter season. At the time of the previous Clubtimes magazine, the season wasn’t over yet. We have four Division Runner-ups, four Division Winners, one CITY Runner-up and two CITY CHAMPIONS. DIVISION RUNNER-UPS: Thursday USTA 18 & Over Teams 3.0 Captained by Brooke Wooten and Erin Rhatigan 3.5 Captained by Beth Pombo and Katherine Malone who also became CITY CHAMPIONS 4.0 Captained by Jessica Orton and Angel Cushma 4.5 Captained by Kelli Boling and Jessica Dreher DIVISION WINNERS: Thursday USTA 18 & Over teams 3.0 Captained by Jill Aycock and Erica Prante Saturday USTA 18& Over teams: 3.0 Captained by Katie Mays and Susan Moss who also became CITY RUNNER-UPS 4.5 Captained by Christi Luskin Tuesday USTA 40& Over Teams: 3.5 Captains by Katherine Malone and Shannon Collins who also became CITIY CHAMPIONS

Jennifer Emslie, Amy Little, Stacy Montagner, Tarva Morgan, Lee Callahan, Nicole Hansotia, Shannon Collins, Nicole Bertram, Connie Lussier, Kristin Schiller, Angel Crain and Elizabeth Shore. This CITY CHAMPIONS team will be representing the AAC and the city of Atlanta in MACON, GA May 13,14 and 15 AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Way to go ladies! CITY CHAMPIONS Tuesday 40 & over 3.5 USTA Captained by Katherine Malone and Shannon Collins, the roster is composed of Jennifer Emslie, Tricia Miller, Lori Morlan, Vanessa Brewster, Amy Little, Karin Susskind, Beth Pombo, Stacey Lovett, Angel Crain, Nicole Bertram, Caroline Kuehn, Connie Lussier, Lisa Mannion, Ashley Bernier, Pat Smith, Brenda Last, Lee Callahan, Linda McCormick, Nicole Hansotia, Tarva Morgan and Kristin Schiller. This CITY CHAMPIONS team will be representing the AAC and the city of Atlanta in BAINBRIDGE, GA June 3, 4 and 5th AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Way to go ladies!

HERE ARE THE ROSTERS OF THE CITY CHAMPIONS & CITY RUNNER-UPS FOR THIS SEASON.

CITY RUNNER-UP Saturday 18 & Over 3.0 Captained by Katie Mays and Susan Moss, the roster is composed of Carrie Strickler, Brooke Yannucci, Kitchi Joyce, Melissa Cusimano, Lori Kallensee, Jill Aycock, Valerie McMichael, Clare Manning, Leah Winkler, Griffin Miller, Patty Hopper, Alyssa Witwer, Blair Hardy, Caroline Kuehn, Anna Hubble and Erica Prante. This team battle all the way till the end, coming a bit short 2-3. Awesome season!

CITY CHAMPIONS Thursday 18 & over 3.5 USTA Captained by Beth Pombo and Katherine Malone, the roster is composed of Tricia Miller, Karin Susskind,