ClubTimes Digital-July 2021

Opening Up & Moving Forward A Letter from the House Committee Chairman

One of the great annual Atlanta Athletic Club traditions is upon us – the July 4th Spectacular. Hundreds of our member families will gather for our patriotic celebration of the birth of our great nation while celebrating in grand AAC style! I hope you all enjoy the amazing games and fun with the kids, the fantastic food and our unparalleled entertainment. Thankfully, this summer looks vastly different than what we

A CLUB TIMES COVER THROWBACK! The cover photo for this issue came from the 2017 July 4th Spectacular. Share your July 4th memories at AAC by tagging the Club on Instagram! @atlantaathclub

faced last summer.

For over a year, we have had to find new methods of service and entertainment for the members of the Atlanta Athletic Club - and even at times having to shut down completely for the good of our health and community. Through it all, the resiliency of our dedicated staff and membership have kept the spirit of the Club going through every twist and turn of 2020 and beyond. For this reason, among many, I will particularly enjoy celebrating this July 4th at the AAC!

As we reopened the Club last year, we adopted a methodical approach to crawl before we walked and then walk before we run. Those intentional steps towards normalcy are at last being rewarded by a summer worth celebrating! We have successfully hosted an assortment of indoor and outdoor events such as our Bourbon and Cigar Dinner,

In October 2020, Chef DaRin prepared a beautiful open air, Farm to Table Dinner in the 1898 House

live music nights in the Interlachen Lounge and, of course, crowning a winner at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Our restaurants are returning to regular hours as we continue to increase our rate of employment for wait and kitchen staff. The Royal Troon Grill, Interlachen Lounge, and Men’s Grill have returned to regular hours within the Clubhouse with to-go options still available. Members enjoying our golf courses and pool can now enjoy the menus we offer at our Halfway House and our Pool Pavilion. We will be opening the Troon Grill for additional dinner service on Tuesday July 13th. We continue to work towards being able to open the Merion Dining room and hope to have an update soon on its reopen date. I appreciate your patience to this point and thank you in advance for your support of our staff and numerous events as we continue to resume our normal pace of operations. I hope you’ll use your app to sign up for your favorite events early and I look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Sincerely, Jason Huggins House Committee Chairman

Happy 4th of July! FROM THE ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB!

Welcome Our New Members

Dr. Chris Comey and his wife Dr. Elizabeth Comey Associate Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. John Cheeley Mr. Ben Cowart Mr. Jack Camarda

Mr. Toby Merchant and his wife Jennifer Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Reg Davis Mr. Derek Schiller Mr. Brad Kuehn Mr. Merchant is

Dr. Comey is a Neurosurgeon at Advanced Neurosurgery Associates, LLC. He received his bachelor’s in Computer Science at William and Mary and his MD at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Elizabeth Comey is a Physician at Northside Gwinnett Primary Care. She received her bachelor’s degree at the College of New Jersey and her DO at the School of Osteopathic Medicine. They live in Duluth and have three children.

Chief Legal Officer at Fox Factory Holding Corp. He received his bachelor’s in Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and his JD at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Mrs. Merchant is Vice President of Design at Procter & Gamble. She received her bachelor’s in Fine Arts at Miami University and her MBA at Baldwin- Wallace. They live in Cincinnati with their two daughters and are relocating to Atlanta.

Mr. Thor Thorsteinson and his wife Debbie Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Ben Cagle Mr. Patrick Judge Mr. Jim Green

Mr. Cory Starker and his wife Jennifer Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Charles Burts Mrs. Kimberly Adra Mr. Greg Mayfield

Mr. Thorsteinson is a Retired Executive of the paper industry. He received his Honors B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Mrs. Thorsteinson is retired from the accounting and finance business. She received her Certified General Accountant at Algonquin College Ottawa. They currently live in Fort Myers, Florida but are moving to Atlanta to be closer to family.

Mr. Starker is Senior Manager at NextGen Healthcare. He received his bachelor’s degree at Mankato State University. Mrs. Starker is a Paraprofessional at Simpson Middle School. She received her bachelor’s degree at Auburn University. They live in Marietta with their four children.

Welcome Our New Members

Mr. Austin Aksoy Legacy Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. David Aksoy Mr. Gentry Ganote Mr. Alan Arnold

Mr. Parker Goldman Legacy Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Brendan Goldman

Mr. Larry Turner Mr. Dennis Zakas

Mr. Aksoy is an Operations Manager, Analysts at Tegus. He received his bachelor’s in Finance at Lake Forest College. He currently live is Chicago, Illinois.

Mr. Goldman is a Student at Georgia Tech pursuing his master’s degree. He lives in Atlanta.

Mr. Paul “Trey” Mannion Legacy Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Paul Mannion Jr. Mr. Jim Green Mr. Larry Delan

Mr. Burke Reynolds and his wife Allie Cate Legacy Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Rick Reynolds Mr. Scott Levy Mr. Warren Prehmus

Mr. Reynolds is General Manager at Peach State Truck Centers. He attended Auburn University and the American Truck Dealers Academy. Mrs. Reynolds is a Homemaker. She received her bachelor’s at Auburn University. They live in Dunwoody with their daughter.

Mr. Mannion is an Accountant at Ernst & Young. He received his bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and his master’s in Accounting at Rhodes College. He lives in Atlanta.

Welcome Our New Members Mr. Eli Smiley Legacy Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Kip Smiley

Ms. Sophie Gelly Legacy Heisman Membership Sponsors: Mrs. Wanda Boylston Mr. Rob Boylston Mrs. Anne McCrory

Mr. Patrick Judge Mr. Chip Parker

Ms. Gelly is and Analyst at Piedmont Bank. She received her bachelor’s in Health Administration at Auburn University. She lives in Atlanta.

Mr. Smiley is a student at Samford University pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He received his bachelor’s in Biological Sciences at the University of Georgia. He lives in Johns Creek.

Mr. Graham Thorsteinson and his wife Dr. Shannon Thorsteinson Associate Jones Member

Mr. Ross Bogue and his wife Claire Associate Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Donnie Blackburn Mr. Kevin Price Mr. Brian Kelleher

Sponsors: Mr. Ben Cagle Dr. Kristina Dawson Mr. Scott McKee Mr. Thorsteinson is Chief Technology Officer at Energy One Consulting. He received his bachelor’s and master’s in Chemical Engineering at Georgia Tech. Dr. Shannon Thorsteinson is a Dentist at O’Shea Dentistry. She received her bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia. They live in Atlanta with their two children.

Mr. Bogue is in Specification Sales at Lighting Associates, Inc. He received his bachelor’s in Communication and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky. Mrs. Bogue is Director at Salesforce. She received her bachelor’s in Public Relations at the University of Florida. They live in Peachtree Corners with their daughter.

Welcome Our New Members

Ms. Carrie Kerns Huyett Legacy Heisman Membership Sponsors: Mr. Richard Kerns Dr. Paola Steyling Mr. Alberto Bazan

Ms. Elizabeth Kochen and her husband Ryan Associate Jones Member Sponsors: Mr. Fritz Hoerner Mr. Josh Barcomb Mr. Chris Mays

Mrs. Kochen is a Sales Representative for Stryker. She received her Bachelors in Economics at Loyola University Chicago. Mr. Kochen is a Regional Manager at Stryker Endoscopy. He received his bachelor’s in Business-Engineering at Western Michigan University. They live in Brookhaven, GA.

Ms. Huyett is Owner of Carrie’s Bridal. She received her bachelor’s in Business Administration/Management Information Systems at the University of Arizona. She also attended the Life Coach School. She lives in Peachtree Corners with her two children.

GOLF

GOLF UPDATES From the Atlanta Athletic Club Golf Shop - One of America’s Top 100 Shops of All-Time

July 2021 Golf Operation Hours:

GOLF COURSE: Tuesdays - Sundays GOLF SHOP: Tuesdays - Sundays

8:00 a.m. - Dusk

Follow the Shop on Instagram! The golf shop has a new Instagram page. Please follow @aacgolfshop. We will have regular updates highlighting merchandise,

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

PRACTICE FACILITY: Tuesdays - Sundays

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

GOLF CARS: Last Car Out

1 Hour Before Sunset

agronomic happenings on the golf courses and other

Last Car In

Dusk

@aacgolfshop

GOLF

Upcoming Events: There are no club tournaments schedules for the month of June in preparation for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship the week of June 20th – 27th. We anticipate an exciting week of championship golf that will add to the legacy and reputation of the Atlanta Athletic Club. July 8-10 The Invitational August 12 “The Toms” Champions Member-Guest September 10-12 Club Championship Weekend September 25-26 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship October 21-23 The Invitational November 6-7 RTJ 4-Ball Championship November 11 “The Bradley” Champions Member Guest November 18 The Muirfield December 10 Holiday 3-Club Classic Dates are subject to change

THE 43RD INVITATIONAL JULY 8-10TH, 2021 We are very excited for the opportunity to showcase our club at the Spring Invitational July 8th-10th. Both golf courses should be in fantastic condition following the Women’s PGA Championship. We are confident that this will be a truly special tournament for all our members and their guests.

“Fantastic Shots” HOLE-IN-ONE JIM BAHIN

Riverside #17, 142 yards – 5 hybrid

DAVID MERWIN

Riverside #11, 160 yards – 7

EAGLES BUDDY SOLOMON

Riverside #3, Driver, 3 wood, Putt Riverside #13, Driver, “trap” hybrid, Putt

JUSTIN FAHEY

GOLF

The Complex Movement of a Golf Shaft During the Swing

By: John Breedlove, PGA Professional If you have been around the game for any length of time, you have probably heard someone tell you how important it is to get fit for the right shaft. What you may not have been told is…Why it’s so important. Well, during the swing, a golf shaft undergoes a complex and dynamic behavior as a player exerts force in different directions. The primary movements of the shaft are deflection, droop, and torsion. We will address each of these important shaft movement parameters over the next three editions of the club times. Each of these shaft movements has a direct effect on the player’s ability to square the clubface at impact as well as their ability to strike the ball in the center of the clubface. These variables heavily influence the speed and direction of a golf shot. Of course, there are an enormous number of individual golfers who each display unique characteristics during their golf swings. Consequently, there are also a wide variety of shafts on the market today that are designed to match certain swing characteristics and build clubs to optimize individual player performance. A player who undergoes a professional club fitting with an expert club fitter can identify a shaft that best matches their unique swing, dramatically improving their chance of playing their best. To illustrate this point, let’s examine the idea of shaft deflection and how it impacts a golf shot.

Before we get into it, we should briefly discuss the general movement of the shaft in the swing. As the golf club initially moves away from the ball it is moving slowly, but it gathers speed as it moves to the top of the swing. Then, as the player transitions the club from the backswing into the down swing, there is a bending of the golf shaft as forces are exerted by the player. As the club starts to move down towards the ball, the player is attempting to

accelerate the club as fast as possible into the impact area. During each of these phases of the swing the shaft of the club is bending in one direction or another. This bending can occur in the lead/lag or toe up/toe down directions, in addition to a twisting of the shaft that is occurring as club speed is increased.

GOLF

When the shaft bends in a lead/lag direction it is known as “shaft deflection”. Shaft deflection causes the club head to lag behind the centerline of the shaft, which transforms kinetic energy into potential energy. Believe it or not, shaft deflection can exceed 3 inches in a stiff shaft during the downswing. Just before impact, there is a part of the swing known as the “release”. The release happens as the club head approaches the ball and the club head goes from lagging behind the center line of the shaft to actually leading the centerline of the shaft just before impact.

This part of the swing is known as the release because it literally releases the potential energy from the shaft into the ball. The amount of flexing that occurs in the shaft (based on its stiffness) will affect the dynamic loft angle of the club at impact as well as the initial ball speed. Dynamic loft directly affects the launch angle of the ball. Both the kinetic energy that is created by the player’s ability to generate club head speed during the downswing, and the potential energy from the shaft deflection are imparted to the golf ball during impact.

Shaft deflection is only one small part of why it is so important to work with an experienced club fitter to identify the correct shaft flex to play. Equipment manufacturers have invested significant resources into developing a variety of golf shafts each designed to match different golfer’s individual release patterns. Getting a shaft that is not properly fitted for your swing can make a difficult game even more difficult and prevent you from playing your best. In next month’s edition we will discuss shaft droop and how it affects the direction of a golf shot.

WOMENS’ GOLF

NINE-HOLE GOLF NEWS We hope an especially good time was had by all who attended and volunteered at the Women’s PGA Championship in June. We’d like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who was able to give of their time toward committees and hours of service during the tournament days. What an outstanding group of women!

UPCOMING EVENTS JULY 25 COUPLES GOLF (R 1) JULY 27 PLAY DAY (H 10) AUGUST 3 PAR 3 PLAY DAY SHOTGUN AUGUST 4 NINE AND WINE AUGUST 8 COUPLES GOLF (R 1) AUGUST 10 SUMMER OLYMPICS / PLAY WITH A PRO (R 10)

Sunday Couples Golf May Winners

1st place Kyle & Carmen Leach Fred & Dottie Cecil 2nd place Charles & Anna Walker Sue &Thomas Mangold 3rd place Marshall & Terri Turner Lori & Charles McElroy

WOMENS’ GOLF

EIGHTEEN-HOLE GOLF HANDICAP TOURNAMENT August 3rd and 4th

SIGN UP TODAY!

PLAY DATES JULY 7TH JULY 14TH GOTW

After our break in June for the KPMG Women’s PGA, let’s get geared up for a great summer of golf !

JULY 28TH JULY 25TH Sunday Couples Event

In 2023, Atlanta Athletic Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary. The club was founded in 1898 by a group of 65 Atlanta businessmen who enjoyed playing sports and camaraderie. This article is the third in a series entitled “125 Years: The Legacy of Atlanta Athletic Club.” The purpose of the series is so that members may become familiar with the history and heritage of the great club they belong to. THE GOLDEN AGE OF SPORTS An excerpt from “A Host to History: The Story of Atlanta Athletic Club”

With the opening of the Carnegie Way facility, the AAC ushered in the club’s “Golden Age of Sports.” Many of the sports that became popular at the AAC in this period were organized in the latter part of the nineteenth century. By the turn of the century, the AAC had formed teams in a variety of sports that were competing not only with club teams from other cities, but with Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, and other colleges. There were teams for basketball, swimming, baseball, track, handball, and cross-country, led first by the club’s athletic director, Dr. Theodore “Ted” Toepel, who was hired in 1905.

John Heisman

Each of the AAC’s athletic directors has left a different legacy, and Toepel focused most of his energies on developing an indoor track team. On April 7, 1908, John Heisman, Georgia Tech’s full-time football coach for whom the Heisman Trophy was named, was hired part-time as athletic director and basketball coach at a salary of seventy-five dollars per month. Heisman’s contract with the AAC, which is on display in the club’s Heisman Room, specified his duties: “Under this agreement and during its continuance it shall be the duty of the party of the second part to organize, take

1908 Basketball Team

charge of, direct and coach outdoor baseball team or teams; indoor baseball team or teams; football team or teams; basketball team or teams and track team or teams and such other athletic team or teams of the Atlanta Athletic Club as may be required by the board of directors of such club . . . devoting the same time, attention and degree of care as is usually and customarily exercised by coaches of colleges or university teams of the same character.” Heisman was eventually followed by Joe Bean.

In 1911, the AAC elected an athletic committee, for which member Al A. Doonan served as chairman. Under his direction and with Bean’s assistance, the AAC produced some of the finest amateur athletes in the South. In his book, East Lake Country Club History, Charlie Elliott explained, “Joe was also the power behind those years when AAC teams, competing with other athletic clubs and top-ranking college teams, won championship after championship and established the AAC in the highest echelon of sports.” Bean was born on March 18, 1874, and became an accomplished baseball player. At the age

1913-1914 Basketball Team with Coach Joe Bean

of twenty and weighing only 113 pounds, he turned professional and played shortstop in the minor leagues. From 1902 to 1903 he played with the New York Giants, then moved to New Jersey where he played until 1909, after which time he managed the ball club. He came to the AAC as athletic director in 1911 and, with the exception of a five-year hiatus between 1938 and 1942, stayed for nearly half a century. “Joe [Bean] was also the power behind those years when AAC teams, competing with other athletic clubs and top-ranking college teams, won championship after championship and established the AAC in the highest echelon of sports.” Charlie Elliott Fred Lanoue, from Springfield College in Massachusetts, where basketball was invented, replaced Bean during the brief hiatus, and he was followed by Ed Shea, who was at the AAC for a year until Bean returned to the club. Under Bean, the physical fitness classes were well attended by notable Atlantans, including former governor John M. Slaton. In the fall of 1949, John T. Foster replaced Bean and was followed by Phil Cady, then Charles Cooper in the fall of 1952. Cooper remained at the AAC until the summer of 1962, when he left to work for a similar country club in South Carolina. He helped build the swimming program and was succeeded by his friend, Buz McGriff, who remained at the AAC for more than thirty years. McGriff was followed by Chip Smith, Darin Armour, Jeff Chandley, and Neil Doldo, who serves as the current athletic director.

SOCIAL & DINING UPCOMING EVENTS HOLIDAY HOURS | JULY SUNDAY, JULY 4TH Troon: Closed Interlachen Lounge: Closed Halfway House: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Men’s Grill: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Golf Course: 8 a.m. – Dusk Golf Shop: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fitness Center: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm MONDAY, JULY 5TH Troon Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Troon Dinner: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Interlachen Lounge: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Halfway House: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Men’s Grill: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm Golf Course: 8 a.m. – Dusk Golf Shop: 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Pool: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Fitness Center: 5:00 am - 8:00 pm TUESDAY, JULY 6TH Clubhouse: Closed Golf Courses/Practice Facilities/Par 3: Closed Pool: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Pavillion Bar: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm *Please note there will be no food service at the pool. The club will relax the outside food policy for Tuesday July 6th only. Members are welcome to bring in outside food for the entire day.

Trivia Night JULY 16 AUGUST 13 SEPTEMBER 3 Pool Pavilion at 6:30 p.m. Dinner buffet available from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Dinner buffet pricing: Adults: $15 Children 4-12: $8 Children ages 3 and under are complimentary Winning teams will receive the following food

and beverage credit: 1st place team: $150 2nd place team: $50 3rd place team: $25

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

Dining in Merion FRIDAY, JULY 23 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. / $75 per Person

The Merion returns for a limited time. Each night will have a specially curated dinner prepared by our Executive Chef, Eric DaRin. Merion’s special nights have something for everyone. Space at these anticipated dinners go quickly. Dining Information • The Merion will feature an abbreviated a la carte pre-fixe four course menu. • Dining reservations are required between 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. • Reservations may be made by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166

SOCIAL & DINING

LIVE MUSIC JULY 30

CRAIG GLEASON Interlachen Lounge

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE LOUNGE FOR AN AAC FAVORITE MUSICIAN.

Mixology Class Series Reservations Open! 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. If you sign up and attend more than 1 class, you will receive a $5 credit for each class! Tequila: Not Your Average Cocktail Thursday, August 5 from 6:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m. $45 Per Person Martini: Perfect the Classics Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $45 Per Person Bourbon: From Classic to Craft Wednesday, October 6 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $45 Per Person Included in this event • 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.

DINING IN MERION August 19 September 16 LIVE MUSIC August 27th Interlachen Lawn LABOR DAY POOL PARTY & BOAT REGATTA September 6th SAVE THE DATES August

SOCIAL & DINING

JULY 4TH Pool Party! 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SNACK & BEVERAGE SERVICE 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. LUNCH BUFFET 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Adults: $20

Children ages 4-12 : $10 Children ages 3 and under are complimentary DJ 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Before our 4th of July Spectacular, cool off with us at pool. Please note a la carte food services will not be available on July 4th. Reservations are required for pool access. Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge (770) 448-2166

SOCIAL & DINING

SUNDAY JULY 4TH | 5:30 P.M. - 10 P.M. | CLUBHOUSE AND EVENT GROUNDS JULY 4TH Spectacular! Complimentary fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.

EVENT INFORMATION Members and their invited guests who have not pre- registered by July 3 will be charged an additional $10 entrance fee per person for ages 3 and up. Anyone wishing to join us for the complimentary fire work show are welcome to join us after 8:30 p.m. EVENT GUIDELINES • Members are welcome to invite a maximum of 10 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 he 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 firework show who arrive before 8:30 pm will be charged for General Admission. Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge (770) 448-2166. Reservations open June 8th.

DINNER & ADMISSION Buffet Dinner: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Adults: $48 Children ages 3-12: $26 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary Includes access to all rides, fair food, activities and dinner buffet GENERAL ADMISSION ADULTS & CHILDREN AGES 3-12: $20 Children ages 2 and under are complimentary Does not include dinner buffet; Include access to all rides, fair food and activities

Upcoming Club Events

SOCIAL & DINING

Ladies Bridge Association AAC Ladies Bridge Association hosted our couples bridge at maximum capacity in the Dot Kirby card room with 32 players attending. We had fun teaching the guys how to use bidding boxes. Using the bidding boxes has had an impact on the reduction of noise in our small room. The first place winners were Lori and Chuck McElroy; second place winners were Decie and Bill Nygaard. Sandra Evans, Couples Events chairperson, and her husband Tom were great organizers for the event. A dinner buffet was immediately following bridge play in the Oakmont Room. Due to the July 4th holiday, we will have our next couples bridge night on Friday, July 9th. We are delighted to continue our Wednesday socials the second and fourth week and duplicate the first and third week each month in the Dot Kirby card room at 3:00 PM. Our last social event there were 24 ladies in attendance. We have enjoyed dinner in the Troon Grill, some joined by their spouses/significant others. The staff in the grill have been great to assist our group with reservations to accommodate our diners. We would like to welcome our new members, Bev Cheek and Nell Strickland. We look forward to them playing in our Wednesday social and duplicate events. We would like to set up some beginner bridge classes. If you are interested in the classes please contact Genevieve

Socials 2nd and 4th Weeks Duplicates 1st and 3rd Weeks

Primose by email primosfamily@bellsouth.net. Both men and women are invited to take these classes. Anyone who is interested in playing Women’s Marathon Bridge should contact Melissa Dickens at msfolly@ dickens.nu. Marathon is played with a partner, once a month from August to March, skipping December each year. The deadline to sign up for this year is July 23. Marathon is open to anyone who is a member of the AAC Women’s Bridge Club. Come and join us! We score the hands duplicate fashion, so your partnership has a fair chance regardless of the cards you are dealt. NS teams are scored only against other NS teams, and EW teams only compete against other EW teams. If you are interested in joining our bridge association please contact M.J. Olsen at mjolsen225@gmail.com or by phone #770-595-8197. We are always looking for new players.

Book Club is the third Thursday of each month (Sept.-May) 4:00 in the Stirling Room. Our opening meeting will have a guest author. Kelsey Payne Book Club Returns in September!

WANT TO PRESENT A BOOK? Let Nancy Ortner know which one you’d like to cover! nancy_ortner@att.net

(Director of Catering AAC) sister is an author, and we will be reading one of her books, Still Waters by Lindsay Brackett. The story takes place in Edisto, SC and we will have the opportunity to ask Lindsey (and Kelsey) what is fact and what is fiction. Copies of the book are available in the Stirling Room under the TV along with a copy of each of the books we will be reading. Please remember to sign out the books and return them in a reasonable amount of time.

These books can be found in the Ladies’ Locker Room.

FITNESS & AQUATICS

LAP SWIM Access the Pool and Workout on Your Own Time! Each member must complete a 300 meter swim test each swim season and sign a waiver. For returning lap swimmers, the fee is $25 . For new lap swimmers, the fee is $50 . The season goes through October 31, weather permitting. You will receive a key for which will give you access to lap swim starting at 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The key fob is for YOU to use only; other family members wanting to do the lap swim program must be a member here at AAC and they must pass the 300-meter swim. To set up a swim test, email Ashlea Porri at akp@aac1.org .

AQUATIC CENTER SIGNUP PROCEDURES 2021 There will no longer be reservations required at the pool, except for on holidays (July 4 and Labor Day). There will no longer be any guest restrictions on regular weekends. SIGNUP FOR JULY 4TH AT THE POOL Pool Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT JULY 4TH RESERVATIONS: • Reservation window is open to the first 350 people. • All Members must leave in between sessions. • Immediate family members can come as guests. • Max reservation number is 8 total.

• Reservations open on Tuesday, June 29 at 10:00 am. There will be 2 reservations times, 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Please visit the Club Calendar to register!

FITNESS & AQUATICS On the Road to Tokyo Bailey Moody heads to the 2021 Paralympic Games Congratulations to Bailey Moody for her selection to the U.S. Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball

Team. After a long wait through the pandemic postponement, she will finally compete in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer as Team USA defends their Rio 2016 gold medal. Bailey is one of the youngest players on the 12-woman roster. Always an athlete, Bailey had her leg amputated at the age of ten during a year-long battle with a rare bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Shortly after beating cancer, she discovered adaptive sports including wheelchair basketball. Bailey’s first international competition was the 2018 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany. She won a gold medal at the 2019 U25 World Championships in Thailand and a silver medal at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Atlanta Athletic Club’s Fitness Director, Neil Doldo, has trained Bailey for the last few years and should be congratulated for his efforts. “Over the last three years, I have watched Bailey transform into the elite athlete she is today,” Doldo says. “I have never seen someone so determined to perfect her craft. I am certain that no matter what sport she chose, she would be at the level she is today. Not only does she excel on the court, but she is an inspiration to me and all others around her. Adversity is not a word she knows, and everything she does, she does with a smile on her face, no matter how difficult.” Bailey just finished her freshman year at the University of Alabama where she is a member of the 2021 National Championship Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team. Bailey is the daughter of club members, Tiffany and Patrick Moody, the niece of Tyler and Candace Smith, and the granddaughter of David and Cindy Smith. The 2021 Paralympic Games in Tokyo will take place August 24 through September 5.

U25 World Championships, Thailand 2019

FITNESS & AQUATICS

FITNESS & NUTRITION

Cork & Core | Thursday, July 22 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fitness Center Group Exercise Studio Come join us for a free hard CORE workout that will improve your body’s core strength and posture. Core strength is important for reducing back problems and injuries as well as great training for any athletic activity. Pilates, yoga and other exercises that will help all aspects of your core will be included in this special event! At the conclusion of the event, we will have complimentary select wines for you to enjoy!

Find this video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy7vZ4Cl20g Nutrition Tip: Improving Your Diet Mindset

Monthly Nutrition Coaching and Personal Training $350 per Month • All components of the above Monthly Nutrition Coaching Plan • One in-person 30-minute training session per week Sarah Winstead, Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Consultant Contact Sarah to schedule your complimentary consultation at sarahwinsteadfit@gmail.com or call 404-499-6487.

Monthly Nutrition Coaching: $180 per Month • Customized nutrition plans designed based on the clients’ needs, eating habits, food preferences and lifestyle. • Weekly meetings in-person or digitally to discuss diet logs, adjustments, goals, etc. • Discussions of meal planning for your lifestyle including daily breakdowns, how to accurately track calories and macronutrients, grocery lists, etc. • Discussions on eating out and how to enjoy date nights and special occasions while still making progress towards your goals. • 24/7 access for questions and advice.

Level Up!

July Spa Spec i als All American Beauty Monday 10% of f any product purchase over $150 (Lululemon excluded) Tuesday Add a brow t int or l ip wax for only $10 to any 60 minute facial Wednesday Free hai rcut wi th any color service of $100 or more Thursday $20 of f any 90 minute body treatment Fr i day Compl imentary eco- f in treatment wi th any gel or Dazzle Dry manicure or pedicure

TENNIS

Tennis Updates From Director of Tennis, Jeff Chandley

Welcome Dominic Arbie to the Professional Staff Many of you may have already met our newest professional, Dominic Arbie. Dominic comes to us from the Concourse Club where he was the junior director. Dominic will be using his communica- tion skills along with his teaching skills in helping us continue to build our junior tennis program. Welcome Dominic to the club. If you have a junior that is interested in tennis, let Dominic work his magic on the courts. Upcoming Events LTA Member/Guest AUGUST 19 AND 20 This is by far our most popular event. Every year we have more members wanting to participate than slots available. We have two days reserved for this event so we will be able to accommodate various number

of participants. There has been communication from members on the best way to host this event. Keeping it as a 2 day event or determining how to accommodate all in a 1 day event. Since this is for you, our members, we wanted your input. We sent a survey (deadline July 5) to all LTA members for feedback. The questions: 1) Keep as a two day event and players never sit out (accommodates 64 players each day, no wait list; 2) A one day event with players sitting out one round (accommodates 94 players, 34 on wait list); or 3) one day event, each player sits out one round (accommodates 128 players, no wait list and more social time) Once the member votes have been tallied, we will share with you the results. We strongly suggest you register for the event as quickly as you can. Registration will open July 15 online at 8 a.m. Only online reservations will be allowed! Cost is $225 per team.

‘Woodies and Whites’ Mixer SATURDAY, JULY 3 Check in: 9 a.m. Play begins at 9:30 a.m. $25 per Person All Levels Welcomed / Partner Not Required Let freedom ring on AAC’s tennis courts as we step back in time. Come dressed in white gear to play with wooden racquets in a fun mixer. We’ll be serving plenty of snacks, refreshments and in honor of the Wimbledon tournament, strawberries and cream. You still have time to register if you haven’t yet. Register online or contact Jeff Chandley at JCC@aac1.org.

TENNIS CELEBRATIONS IN TENNIS Davis Cup Champions Team France: Back Row L-R: Bo Gibbs, Ann Hoerner, Chris Mays, Courtney Izquierdo, Caroline Izquierdo, Jessica Orton, Bob Strickland, Front Row L-R: Lori Morlan, Michele Wolfe, Natalie Blalock, Gretchen Levy, Beth Sharon, Captain Carmen Garcia/Jersild

AAC Doubles Champions Crowned! Congratulations to our Doubles Champions from this past spring. Our 7.0 Men’s Champions are Chris Hubbell and Alan Barnes, and our ladies 9.0 Doubles Champions are Laurie Draper and Lauren Trapani. Congrats to both teams and to all those who played. State Champions! After their big win in May, our 2.5 Team captained by Erin Rhatigan and Brooke Wooten is heading to the 2021 Southern Sectional Championship to represent the state of GA. This is a great accomplishment and we are so proud and excited for them. They will compete in sectional matches against other states’ champions. The matches will take place July 23 in Rome, GA. Good Luck!

Team France became the 2021 Memorial Day Davis Cup Champions on a beautiful cool day. This event is such a kick start to our summer tennis season, and is always a fun and sought after event. Forty-eight players competed on four teams in a Davis Cup format with each game won contributed to the overall team score. Each team was composed of all level players, playing doubles or mixed doubles in the three rounds. Team France and Great Britain were tied going into the last round with 86 games won. Team France took four of the six matches and with forty-three games won vs Great Britain’s thirty-six games. Team France won the 2021 Davis Cup Championship. Thanks again to all those that participated and we hope you can make it to our July 4th mixer.

Roster: April Carlock, Brooke Wooten, Elli Mayo, Teresa O-Leary, Candace Smith, Lauren LaFevre, Jenny Pham, Kim Whitehurst, Kathy Strickland, Shaun Childs, Kelly Allen, Anna-Corley Butts, Ann Hoerner and Erin Rhatigan.

TENNIS

CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

Tennis 101 SIX-WEEK SESSION: SUNDAYS, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. | $109 NEW SESSION JULY 11 – AUGUST 15 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. Come learn to play the game and get the training you need to really improve! Please email Coach Seth G. Redelheim at SGR@aac1.org. Tennis 201 SIX-WEEK SESSION: SUNDAYS, 12 P.M – 1 P.M. | $109 NEW SESSION JULY 11 – AUGUST 15 Ready to play? Learn positioning, scoring, and basic tactics in this fun play-based class! Please email Coach Seth G. Redelheim at SGR@aac1.org.

Rookie Ladies SIX-WEEK SESSION: FRIDAYS, 10 A.M. – 11 A.M. | $135 NEW SESSION JULY 2 – AUGUST 6 This class is geared towards players who are just starting to pick up the game. Athletes will learn all of 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 Seth at SGR@aac1.org. Intermediate Rusty Racquets Ladies’ Clinic SIX-WEEK SESSION: FRIDAYS, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. | $135 NEW SESSION JULY 2 – AUGUST 6 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 Seth at SGR@aac1.org.

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS EVENTS TENNIS

MEN’S MIXED STICKS TENNIS AND GOLF August 21, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Join our Men’s tennis Association in our long awaited Men’s Mixed Sticks event on August 21. This will be a full day event with a round robin tennis tournament in the morning, lunch and then an 18-hole scramble. All level players are welcome for the event and both tennis and golf are required. Current handicaps will be used for the golf portion of the day to develop teams. Players sign up as a single and cost is $50 per player plus appropriate golf fees. Registration will open online July 20. Registration is required. July 22: Deadline for rosters to be submitted August 26: Team schedules online and team player add-ons begins USTA DATES: July 4: Deadline for Men’s 40 and over USTA leagues Format: 1 singles line and 4 doubles lines Play begins Saturday July 18 at 9 a.m. LADIES FALL ALTA DATES Deadline for all ALTA Ladies leagues is July 22, 2021. Team Lessons begin the week of August 16 THURSDAY ALTA LADIES LEAGUE First week of matches is Thursday, September 7 Last week of matches is Thursday, October 19 SUNDAY ALTA LADIES LEAGUE First week of matches is Sunday, September 9 Last week of matches is Sunday, October 21 SENIOR ALTA LADIES LEAGUE First week of matches Tuesday, September 12 Last week of matches Tuesday, October 24 MEN’S ALTA DATES: July 1: Roster registration

LADIES NIGHT TUESDAY, JULY 6, 7 – 9 P.M. $15 MEMBERS / $20 GUESTS

Come play on our fabulous clay courts, under the stars. All levels welcomed! Register online or contact Carmen at CMG@aac1.org. Includes beer, wine, snacks and of course High Noons ! CARDIO TENNIS MONDAY 9 – 10 A.M. / WEDNESDAY 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. FRIDAY 9 – 10 A.M.

Coach Seth SGR@aac1.org / Coach Carmen CMG@aac1.org 60 + games to try for a heart pumping workout. The goal of cardio tennis is to complete your work out in your heart rate cardio zone (65% to 85% of your capacity) so you can burn calories and fat efficiently. Register online or contact the Tennis Center at 770-368-7740. The last week of May, 64 players participated in our Cardio Tennis Team Competitions! Led by our Cardio Tennis gurus, Seth Redelheim and Carmen Garcia, these events have become a big attraction between playing seasons! You will have the opportunity to check out this fabulous program when the USTA Summer season closes out! Save the following dates. CardioTennis Team Competitions: July 27, 9 – 10:30 a.m. July 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. July 29, 9 – 10:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

JUNIOR TENNIS

Pickleball Night Come feel the heat and get pickled! Friday, July 16 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Register online or contact Enock at EGG@aac1.org AAC PICKLEBALL

JUNIOR TENNIS Junior Tennis Summer Camp MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. AGES 6 - 14 SUMMER HOUSE

FIRST ANNUAL AAC CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT It’s not complicated, come show us you can make it in the hole! The first team to 21 points, wins! This event will be a lot of FUN for mixed doubles and doubles. Matches begin at 6 p.m. and

JUNE 29 - JULY 2 JULY 5 - 9

JULY 12 - 16 JULY 19 - 23 JULY 26 - 30 AUGUST: 2 - 6 Five Days - $375 / $100 per Day with Advanced Registration This summer’s camp will be held Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for ages 6 – 14 years of age. The camp scheduled the week of June 28 – July 2 will start on Tuesday, June 29 and the cost for the week will be adjusted to reflect this change. Register online or contact the Tennis Center at 770-368-7740.

Save the Date! Friday, October 8

will conclude that evening. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event.

Cost: $40 per team

Junior Golf: Recent Results JUNIOR GOLF

Par 3 Masters Sunday, May 23rd

Par 3 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Saturday, May 22nd

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1st Place Jack Adelman 51

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1st Place Dalton Burts 51

BOYS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place Beck Patrick 28

BOYS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place Beck Patrick 28

GIRLS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place Ava Claire Mason 26

GIRLS 9-HOLE DIVISION 1st Place Anna Norris 29

JUNIOR GOLF

Junior Golf

Summer Camps REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 FALL FLYING EAGLES GOLF LEAGUE IS NOW AVAILABLE! The AAC is proud to begin accepting registrations for our Fall Flying Eagles Golf League! This fun program brings a team atmosphere to golf and promises to be an educational, fun league that will provide a wonderful introduction to tournament golf for AAC juniors! All players that register will receive a team jersey and hat, 11 clinics, 7 matches and end of year awards and luncheon. The registration fee is $400 per player, and registration forms are available on the AAC website. REGISTER REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 FALL LITTLE BIRDIES LEAGUE IS NOW AVAILABLE! The AAC is proud to announce our 2nd Annual Fall Little Birdies Golf League!! This fun program for ages 5 -7 will bring a team atmosphere to golf and promises to be an educational, fun league that will provide a wonderful introduction to golf for AAC juniors! No experience is required to join this league! All players that register will receive a team jersey and hat, 12 clinics, 7 matches and end of year awards and luncheon. The registration fee is $400 per player, and registration forms are available on the AAC website and in the golf shop. This league is limited to the first 48 children to be signed up, so be sure to get your spots quickly! REGISTER

The registration fee for each Summer Golf Camp is $350 per student. Entries will be taken on a “first sign-up” basis. Registration may be done in 1 of 2 ways. Camps run from 10:00 – 2:30 each day Cost is $350 for members, $385 for guests Register on the AAC Website for the dates below. Email ccm@aac1.org with the dates for attendance. We hope you can join us for this exciting program!

CAMPS | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Summer Golf Camp #3 – July 13 – 16 Summer Golf Camp #4 – July 20 – 23 Summer Golf Camp #5 – July 27 – 30

YOUTH

Friday Flicks Every Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. $26 per Member/$28 per Guest Ages 2 - 12 Popcorn/ Pizza Included Friday Flicks is the best in kids’ entertainment every Friday night at the Timbers. It’s a night that brings the movie to life with cool themes, games, and crafts to enhance their movie view experience. All movies and activities will be held outdoors as long as the weather allows so please dress your child for the current weather conditions. In the case of inclement weather, we will relocate to the gym. Each event includes popcorn and pizza for children ages 2-12. July 2: Night at the Museum (PG) July 9: Dolphin Tale (PG) July 16: Finding Dory (PG) July 23: Shark Tale (PG) July 30: High School Musical (NR) AFK @The Timbers 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at The Timbers Ages 5 - 12 $20 Members | $22 Guests Games jump off the screen when we step Away From the Keyboard and into real- life versions of our favorite games at the Timbers. Thursday, July 8: Roblox Block Party Calling all Robloxians! You won’t want to miss this real-life bricks battle at the Timbers. The tops Roblox games will come to life tonight.

Kids’ Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at The Timbers $26 per Child, Ages 2 - 12; Dinner Included Parents, take the night off while the kids enjoy a party all their own at Kids’ Night Out. Registration is available on the Member Calendar. July 10: Let’s Glow Crazy Laser Tag, glow-in-the-dark face painting, cosmic bowling, flashlight tag and so much more. Wear white or neon colors to see yourself glow. August 7: Kablowie Back to School Bash What is Kablowie, you ask? Only the most epic water balloon/color war/capture the flag battle ever!! Dress for a mess in a white top. It will be a souvenir to take home when the night is through.

YOUTH

Camp AAC: Live!

Ages 5 - 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Day Rate: $75 Member $85 Guest Week Rate: $275 Member $315 Guest 10% Sibling Discount Available / Lunch Included Camp AAC is back and bringing all the best “safe at home” trends back into the real world. Campers ages 5-11 will connect with friends, grow, learn and explore through a traditional day camp experience right here at the Club. Each week features a different theme with activities focused on a return to play. Weekly camp schedules include swim time, sports, arts and crafts, group games, science experiments, outdoor adventures, fun with food, and more! Our mission is to keep minds and bodies active while school is out. Sneakers, swimsuit, sunscreen, & water bottles are required for this event. Before and After Care is available at the Timbers from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for an additional hourly fee. Maximum of 4 hours extended care each day. Please register using the Member Calendar . 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 for both day and week-long rates. Sibling discounts cannot be applied to this administrative fee. Email lkb@aac1.org to register if online registration has closed.

YOUTH

Weekly Themes for Camp AAC: Live!

July 26 - 30: Summer Camp Olympics Let the games begin. Campers will participate in wacky versions of their favorite sports and games. Put on your game face and your running shoes for a week of friendly competition including Pool Noodle Javelin Toss, Frisbee Discus, and Slip and Slide Long Splash, along with some classic team sports. August 2 - 6: Jumanji This week is for those who seek to find, a way to leave their world behind. It will not be an easy mission, with challenges, games, and competition. In the jungle our campers will play, thank goodness these creatures, at the Club, will stay.

July 5 - 9: The Great Outdoors Campers are challenged to outwit, outplay, and outlast their competitors as they are thrown into the gauntlet for a week of adventure challenge. We will test your brains, strength, skills, and endurance in an all- out color war, geocaching scavenger hunt, campfire stories, and while crafting nature- inspired works of art. July 12 - 16: TikTok NonStop Pass the vibe check, and head over to Camp AAC where we bring TikTok to life. Dance battles, challenges, makeovers, crafts, and cooking hacks… we cover all the trending videos this week (and keep it rated G). Join us for an extra special day: Mermaids @ Play on Friday, July 16 featuring mermaid makeovers, crafts, and swimming with a real mermaid. July 19 - 23: Not-Bored Games These games are anything but boring. We will bring classic tabletop board games to life with the campers as the live-action players. Join us for AAC Monopoly, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Battle Ball Battleship, Risk: A Game of Club Domination, and Mop Bucket Pictionary.