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LINKS Member Newsleer December 2019 Board of Governors Derek M. Backa Paul J. Baroffio Christopher S. Blass Joseph D. Cecere William E. Cline Doug Dunn William R. Henry John P. Innocenti Charles P. Voelker Officers Christopher S. Blass President John P. Innocenti Vice President William R. Henry Secretary Derek M. Backa Treasurer SHCC Holiday Bash Friday, December 20, 2019 Featuring In Transit Photo booth + More Doors Open at 6:00 pm $60.00 ++ Per Person Contact Glenn for tickets [email protected] or 412-668-3524

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Member Newsletter December 2019

Board of Governors

Derek M. Backa Paul J. Baroffio

Christopher S. Blass Joseph D. Cecere William E. Cline

Doug Dunn William R. Henry John P. Innocenti Charles P. Voelker

Officers

Christopher S. Blass President

John P. Innocenti Vice President

William R. Henry Secretary

Derek M. Backa Treasurer

SHCC Holiday Bash Friday, December 20, 2019 Featuring In Transit

Photo booth + More

Doors Open at 6:00 pm

$60.00++ Per Person

Contact Glenn for tickets

[email protected] or 412-668-3524

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President’s Message

Fellow members,

We were pleased to see the overwhelming

consensus for our phase 2 Capital projects. I’m

of the belief that if we stand still, we are moving

backward. Thanks so much for your confidence in this Board and

our planned improvements to the Course, Pool and our much

needed infrastructure repairs.

2019 was a banner year for the Club and we look to getting even

better in 2020. We will host the Pittsburgh Open in July and we

look forward to showing off all of our new changes. We will have

a full slate of events for our 100th Anniversary including a special

Gala that will be something like we’ve never seen at SHCC. Look

for a listing of events and dates on the back cover of this

newsletter.

It’s been a pleasure serving in the role of President in 2019 and

we look forward to seeing the Board evolve with new and fresh

ideas in 2020. Please send in your ballots for our 6 candidates

and the recommended By Law changes.

Best Regards,

Christopher S Blass

President

South Hills Country Club

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Dear Members:

December will be a particularly busy month at

South Hills Country Club. Plans are being

finalized for a full calendar of Member events

including the Children’s Christmas Party, Holiday Luncheon,

Candlelight Buffet and the annual Holiday Bash. December is also

our most active month of the year for private events, and we are

excited to host so many Members and their guests for holiday

celebrations.

While all this activity is taking place at the Club, we will be

working on the golf course sand trap project and making plans

for other capital projects that will be scheduled during the first

quarter of 2020. The Club will close during the first two weeks of

January. When we re-open on January 15th, we hope to have new

artwork and furniture in the Lobby, new furniture in the Tavern,

and new carpet in the Sam Parks Grille. Other projects scheduled

for January through March include repainting of the Ballroom,

replacement of Ballroom ceiling tiles, replacement of the flat roof

over the kitchen and Dining Room, installation of a new net along

the practice range and construction of a new walk-in cooler to

service the upstairs kitchen.

We are grateful for our Members’ usage and support of the Club,

which makes it possible to continuously improve our facilities.

Thanks to all Members, guests and Club staff who made 2019 a

great year at South Hills Country Club.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!

Sincerely,

Frank S. Hamschin

General Manager

General Manager’s Message

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HAVE YOU SPONSORED A NEW MEMBER THIS YEAR?

Call or email Kerie to arrange a visit and introduce them to

your South Hills Country Club Community.

412-668-3530 or [email protected]

All Lead Sponsors will receive one (1) month dues credit equal to the joining Member’s dues

Clubster is SHCC’s social media app that allows Members to network, view and RSVP

for events, make tee times and more!

Call 412.668.3530 or email Kerie for help!

Membership News

Welcome New Members!

John Wiebalk (Nina)Special Golf

South Hills Country Club extends deepest sympathy

to the family of

Member Mrs. Florence Sherman

View the Obituary

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RETURN TO TRANSFERABLE Returning Member to receive dollar for dollar credit on previously paid initiation fees

toward the 2018 Incentive initiation fee of $4,000. Returning Member six (6) Green Fee Guest Passes and monthly food & beverage credits (October - December) of $100

RETURN TO SPECIAL GOLF Returning Member to receive dollar for dollar credit on previously paid initiation fees toward the current incentive initiation fee & may choose to pay up to the lump sum of $5000 or a re-entry fee of $1,000 with payments to total $6,500. Returning Member

will receive six (6) Green Fee Guest Passes & monthly food & beverage credits (October - December) of $50

2019 Fall Membership Incentives through December 31, 2019

TRANSFERABLE INITIATION FEE $5000

SPECIAL GOLF INITIATION FEE $5000/$1500

NON-EQUITY INITIATION FEE $8500

SOCIAL INITIATION FEE $1250

Any Member joining the Club between September 2nd, 2019 and March 1, 2020

will pay 50% DUES October through December 2019 AND,

NO DUES* from January 2020 through March 2020

Full dues apply for September 2019; As of April 2020, full dues will apply per Category. *This promotion applies to membership classifications with monthly dues and applies to dues only. All

other monthly charges are in full effect per category. Dues are billed in advance; April dues will be billed March 31, 2020

UPGRADE TO TRANSFERABLE Upgrading Member will receive dollar for dollar credit on previously paid initiation fees toward the 2018 Incentive initiation fee of $4000. Newly upgraded Member will receive

two (2) months dues credit and six (6) Green Fee Guest Passes and monthly food and beverage credits (October - December) of $100

UPGRADE TO SPECIAL GOLF Upgrading Member will receive dollar for dollar credit on previously paid initiation fees toward the current incentive initiation fee and may choose to pay up to the lump sum of

$5000 or an upgrade fee of $1500 with payments to total $6500. Newly upgraded Member will receive two (2) months dues credit and six (6) Green Fee Guest Passes and

monthly food and beverage credits (October - December) of $50

Lead Sponsor will receive one (1) month dues credit equal to the joining Members monthly dues.

Membership Incentives

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December Club Events

Ladies’ “My Favorite Things”*, December 3rd 6:00 pm, Now Open to Guests

$20++

RSVP Required

Children’s Holiday Brunch*, December 1st Seating at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm

Brunch Buffet, Santa, Elf on the Shelf, Entertainment & Crafts Please bring a wrapped gift, specify for girl, boy or gender-neutral for local fami-

lies in need. Adults $24.95++

Children (3-12) $14.95++

Inc. Food & Activities

Holiday Luncheon*, December 18th 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

$26.95++

View the Menu

Men’s Italian Feast, December 18th 6:00 pm Sam Parks Grille

$21.95++

Holiday Bash*, December 20th 6:00 pm Arrival, Dine Around Event, Featuring In Transit & more

$60++

Advance Ticket Purchase Required Contact Glenn at 412-668-3524 or [email protected]

Candlelight Buffet*, December 21st 6:00 pm Arrival; Adults $36.95

++, Children (3-12) $14.95

++

View the Menu

New Year’s Eve Dinner*, December 31st Limited Menu in the Ballroom; Entrees starting at $24.95

++; Jazz Entertainment

Families Welcome; Seating from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

*South Hills Country Club Event Cancellation Policy

Club Members who cancel reservations within 48 hours of the published event start time or do not an attend event for which they had reservations, will be charged a cancellation penalty equal to 50% of the cost of attendance, including sales tax and service charge. The cancellation fee will also be applied to reservations that decrease in size within 48 hours of the event. The Member Event Cancellation Policy will be in place for all Club events where there is a fee to attend, including holiday buffets, children’s parties, Wine Society, and other Club sponsored social events. This policy does not pertain to Member dining for ala Carte breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Member Event Cancellation Policy will support Club efforts to run as efficiently as possible and will reduce instances where late cancellations prevent others from attending or result in decreased attendance that adversely affects the quality of the Member event experience.

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Sign up for these events on Clubster or email [email protected]

Wine Society Tasting*, January 17th 6:00 pm, light appetizers; $20

++ Society Members, $30

++ Non-Society Members

Family Bingo*, January 18th 6:00 pm; $500 Grand Prize; Burgers & Dogs Buffet

$15.95++

Adults, $12.95++

Children (3-12)

Family Dining, January 22nd Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Face Painting 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

$15.50++

Adults, $12.95++

Children (3-12)

Tavern Entertainment, January 24th 7:00 pm Nick Fiasco Rat Pack Entertainment, no cost to attend

Video Dance Party,* February 1st 7:00 pm $22.95

++ Adults, $12.95

++ Children (3-12) includes activities & buffet

Valentine’s Day Dinner*, February 14th 6:00 pm -9:00 pm; Limited Ala Carte Menu; Jazz Quartet

Leap into the Next 100 Years*, February 29th Lottery for Flagstone & Brick Placement + Trivia in the Sam Parks Grille

Family Dining, February 5th Taco Buffet & Tattoos 6:00 pm-8:00 pm $15.50

++ Adults, $12.95

++ Children (3-12)

Wine Society Allora Wine Group*, February 21st 6:00 pm, Sample Italian Wines & Olive Oils

$20++

Society Members, $30++

Non-Society Members

Tavern Entertainment, February 28th 7:00 pm J R Reblo, no cost to attend

January Club Events

A big THANK YOU to our Facility Manager, Anthony Alaimo, who, with the help of hospitality

staff member, Nancy Macek, has made our Clubhouse sparkle this holiday season!

* Event is subject to SHCC Cancellation Policy

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Club News

All Are Welcome! BOOK CLUB January 15

“The Murmur

of Bees” by

Sophia Segovia

FAMILY LEGACY STORIES WANTED

Legacy stories invited.

In celebration of our 100th anniversary, we are working on a

commemorative book. A section of the book will include a

summary of multi-generational legacy families. If you have a

story, even a couple of generations, please submit it to Frank

Marmion [email protected]

SHCC Annual Transferable Members Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Senior Golf Members may attend for information purposes.

Open Bar for one hour following the meeting

Nominees for the 2020 Board of Governors are:

TRANSFERABLE MEMBERS WATCH YOUR MAIL FOR YOUR BALLOTS

Cecere, Joe

Fischetti, Steve

Lewis, Mike

Malley, Jerry

Meyer, Karl

O’Dea, Kieran

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Reciprocity

619 William Penn Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 www.alleghenyhypclub.com

Reservations may be made through Kerie in SHCC Membership or with A HYP General Manager, Jon Marshall at (412) 281-5858. Payment is due by credit card at the time of service

Jan 9, 2020 Winter Warmers

Full bodied wines that pair well with comfort food on cold winter nights Hosted by Heather Abrams of SGWS

Jan 23, 2020 Dalmore Scotch

A very unique scotch that helps those interested in bridging the gap between bourbon and scotch whiskeys

Hosted by Jen May of Breakthru Beverage

Feb 6, 2020 St. Supery Winery (Napa Valley)

100% Estate Grown, Napa Valley sustainably farmed winery, located in the renowned Rutherford growing region in the heart of Napa Valley.

Hosted by Ray Immekus SGWS Lauber Division

Feb 20, 2020 Courvoisier

The unprecedented front runner of fine cognacs. Hosted by Peter Katz of SGWS

Members may pay by credit card at the time of service or Pike Run CC will bill directly to the Member by mail.

204 Pike Run Road Jones Mills, PA 15646 724-593-2444

Greg Paratore, General Manager www.pikeruncountryclub.onefireplace.org

Golf ● Shooting ● Fishing ● Tennis ● Swimming ● Dining ● Lodging

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Thursday Tavern Special; Changes Weekly $20.00++

Friday Happy Hour 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Tavern & Sam Parks Grille

Saturday 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, $24.50++

Reservations on Clubster, by phone 412-885-1100, or [email protected]

Take out 412-885-1102

Sunday, December 1 Children’s Holiday Brunch* WAIT LIST ONLY Tuesday, December 3 Ladies’ “My Favorite Things”* Now Open to Guests Thursday, December 5 Tavern Special Veal Parmesan Friday, December 6 Happy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday, December 7 Prime Rib Night 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Wednesday, December 11 Annual Meeting 6:00 pm Transferable & Senior Golf Members Thursday, December 12 Tavern Special Jumbo Breaded Shrimp Friday, December 13 Happy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday, December 14 Prime Rib Night 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Wednesday, December 18 Holiday Luncheon* Wednesday, December 18 Men’s Italian Feast Thursday, December 19 Tavern Special Twin Lobster Tails Friday, December 20 Holiday Bash* Saturday, December 21 Candlelight Buffet* No Ala Carte Dinner Service Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve, Club Closed 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day, Club Closed Thursday, December 26 Club Closed Friday, December 27 Happy Hour 5:30 pm-7:30 pm Saturday, December 28 Prime Rib Night 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Dinner*

South Hills Country Club December 2019

* Event is subject to SHCC Cancellation Policy

WEEKLY DINING FEATURES

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Save the Date

February 1 Video Dance Party 7:00 pm* February 5 Family Dining Taco Buffet & Tattoos February 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner* February 21 Wine Society Allora Wines* February 28 J R Reblo in the Tavern 7:00 pm February 29 Leap into the Next 100 Years*

KITCHEN HOURS December

South Hills Country Club January 2020

Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Monday & Tuesday Closed Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm

January, February, March

Wednesday, January 1 through Tuesday January 14 The Club and all Club facilities will be closed for annual maintenance.

Wednesday, January 15 Book Club The Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia Thursday, January 16 Tavern Special Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Sautee Friday, January 17 Happy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, January 17 Wine Society Tasting 6:00 pm* Saturday, January 18 Family Bingo $500 Grand Prize 6:00 pm* Saturday, January 18 Prime Rib Night 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Wednesday, January 22 Family Dining Gourmet Grilled Cheese & Face Painting Thursday, January 23 Tavern Special Filet Mingon Friday, January 24 Happy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Friday, January 24 Nick Fiasco Rat Pack Tavern Entertainment Saturday, January 25 Prime Rib Night 5:00 pm -8:00 pm Thursday, January 30 Tavern Special Twin Lobster Tails * Event is subject to SHCC Cancellation Policy

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3.01(b) Family Transferable Membership

This proposed addition will create a new classification of Membership.

• This Membership represents one (1) equity stake in the Club.

• Transferable Family Member or Spouse/Spousal Designee will have the right to cast one (1) vote. It may be cast either by the Member or the Spouse but not both.

• Transferable Family Member or Spouse/Spousal Designee, but not both, will have the right to sit on the Board and chair a committee.

• Transferable Family Member & Spouse/Spousal Designee will have all the same usage rights, privileges and benefits of Transferable Members, including tee time parity.

• Monthly Dues $792.00 This amount was determined based on Transferable dues ($509) + Associate A dues ($100) x 1.30 (industry average for tee time parity couple’s membership).

• This Membership WILL NOT replace the Transferable + Associate A combination, but rather be offered as a higher, more inclusive level of privilege for the spouse.

5.04 Member Certificates

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041 Transferable Members also…

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041(a) A Transferable Member may terminate… securing a New Transferable Member

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041(b) A Transferable Member may terminate… The Termination Fee

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041(c) A Transferable Member may terminate…giving the Club 12 months’ notice

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041(d) A Transferable Member may terminate…permanent disability that would prohibit his/her use of the Club.

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

2019 PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

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2019 PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

5.041(e) A Transferable Member may…suspend his/her Transferable Membership for a period of not greater than one (1) year…in the event of medical hardship.

• The medical hardship option was approved last year. This year’s change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.041(f) A Transferable Member may…convert from Transferable Membership classification into another membership classification

• This addition specifically addresses conversion from Transferable Membership to other classifications via the 12-month notice period.

5.041(g) A Transferable Member who has been a Transferable Member for at least 15 years and had attained the age of seventy (70) years may convert…to Senior membership classification by delivery of written notice at least one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the end of the month when the conversion is to become effective.

• This addition permits Transferable Members with the appropriate age and tenure to change to Senior classification with 120 days’ notice instead of 12 months’ notice.

• This does not create a new Membership classification

5.041(h) A Transferable Member who has been a Transferable Member for at least 15 years and had attained the age of seventy (70) years may resign…at any time by delivery of written notice at least one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the end of the month when the resignation is to become effective.

• This addition permits Transferable Members with the appropriate age and tenure to resign with 120 days’ notice instead of 12 months’ notice.

• This does not create a new Membership classification

5.042 The Board of Governors shall have the right to limit the number of Transferable Members…terminating or converting…to a maximum of fifteen (15)

• This change is suggested to include 5.041(f) regarding conversion and ensure that the limit will cover all Transferable terminations and conversion with the exception of those pertaining to terminations and conversion by Transferable Members with at least 15 years tenure and age seventy (70).

5.043 All requests…pursuant to Section 5.041…must be submitted in writing…

This change is suggested to ensure consistent verbiage throughout the bylaw document.

5.06 & 5.07 Capital Expenditure Limitation & Borrowing

• This change is suggested to increase the threshold for capital expenditures and borrowing from $150,000 to $250,000 by the Board of Governors without a vote of the Members.

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From the Ladies’ Tee

Happy Holidays everyone!

Mrs. Claus (that’s me) and her little elves (Mary Jo Simon, Leslie Barton,

Debby Recker, Vicky Thatcher, Serena Gozion, Val Kenny, Suzan Dunn,

Maureen Jacovino and Sue Pasqual) have been busy planning for next

season already! It seems so far away, but April will be here before we

know it.

• Mary Jo and Leslie are working with the Pro Shop staff on our

Schedule of Play for 2020

• Serena led a committee on an in-depth analysis of each hole and its

corresponding handicap for the red tees (can you guess the #1

handicap hole?)

• Maureen is busy posting birthdays on Facebook

• Golf has a new World Handicap System set to debut in 2020…

exciting changes to come!

• Our ladies’ locker room is on the list of Capital Improvements to be

made at SHCC

• WGA will participate in a club-wide Opening Day event, in addition

to having our own “regular” Opening Day

• SHCC turns 100 next year! WGA will participate in the many exciting

festivities being scheduled

• Keep in touch during the off-season by using CLUBSTER…let’s keep

the chatter going!

I wish you all a very HAPPY and HEALTHY holiday season!

Sincerely,

Amy Baloh

WGA President ‘20

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Winter Preparations:

With November passing as quickly as it came, the Grounds department has concluded final course preparations for the winter. We have successfully completed the winterization of our irrigation system, applied snow mold fungicide to our greens, tees, approaches, fairways along with one last deep tine aerification to our putting surfaces. We will be applying periodic light topdressing to the greens through out the winter as the weather dictates. Sand topdressing is a useful tool to help insulate the crown of the turfgrass plant during periods of extreme cold and will also push us to our goal of firmer putting surfaces in the spring.

Bunker Renovation:

By the time this newsletter reaches the membership we will be halfway through our bunker renovation project. The goal is to be finished by December 15th, weather dependent. All new bunkers being installed will have a herringbone drainage pattern, two inches of gravel, Better Billy Bunker liner, and eight inches of sand compacted to six inches. The drainage and liners installed in these traps will greatly reduce washouts, eliminate the need to pump water out of the bunkers and most importantly reduce labor/maintenance costs. When all is said and done, twelve new bunkers will be constructed replacing the eleven old bunkers on holes 5, 16 and 17.

Ongoing Winter Work:

In addition to our tree management program, the Grounds department has multiple projects started and scheduled throughout the winter. We have successfully squared the forward and back tee boxes on hole 6. Drainage projects have begun and will continue. We are hopeful we can install drainage to 14 fairway, 3 green surround, 11 green surround, 7 green surround, 18 rough and 16 rough this winter. By increasing our drainage inputs and our tree management program, we have successfully reduced the amount of problematic wet areas throughout the property.

Contrary to popular belief, the winter months are incredibly busy for a golf course maintenance department. Our goal is to have all projects buttoned up, and the course back in shape for the start of the spring golf season. As always, if anyone has questions about ongoing course work, please feel free to contact me.

Best Regards, Bryan Flaherty, Golf Course Superintendent

Grounds Department Update

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Golf News

Winter Activities that can Help you Improve your Golf Game Improving and maintaining your skill level of golf is a continuous process. It is hard to maintain those skills when we have a six to eight-month golf season. Even professional golfers look for different ways to improve and maintain their game during the off season. Here are some activities you can try to improve your golf game during the winter months.

Yoga – Practicing yoga can bring a lot of benefits to your golf game. It will make you more flexible and improve your range of motion. Your swing will become more fluid. Yoga can also make your core muscles stronger which will boost the power of your swing. Yoga also involves a lot of stretching, which you need to avoid common golf injuries.

Running - Running will improve your endurance and cardiovascular stamina to help maintain your performance throughout all 18 holes. Running will also strengthen your legs, which is something that is commonly overlooked in training for golf. Generating strength through your legs will add power to your swing. A combination of running and yoga during the winter would be great way to prepare for the start of the 2020 golf season.

Weight Training – Have you ever seen a bulky golfer? They may be rare, but a lot of golfers have toned muscles. Weight training for golf is not aimed at building big muscles. Focus in making the muscles in your arms, core and legs stronger, so you will have a powerful swing without exerting a lot of effort. Racquetball can be enjoyed inside during the harsh winter months. If you can hit a ball moving at 90 miles per hour, then you will surely have the confidence in hitting a stationary ball. The motions of a racquetball will also help you be comfortable in utilizing your hips and legs in generating power for your golf swing. Please contact Golf Professionals at South Hills Country Club for further information.

Reminder:

All Pro Shop Credit

MUST

be used by December 31, 2019

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Sales on all of

your Golfing

needs

including Golf

Clubs, Golf

Balls, clothing,

and Golf

accessories!

Complimentary

Gift wrapping!

No lines or

dealing with

Mall traffic!

Complimentary

Refreshments!!

Golf Events

Saturday,

December

14, 2019

Golf Shop

Wine and

Cheese

Christmas

Party

Sale beginning at 11:00 am thru 6:00 pm

Complimentary Wine and hors d 'Oeuvres will

be provided throughout the day! Sale begins at

11:00 am. This a great way to spend any credit

you may have remaining from Golf Season!!!

412-668-3528 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Men’s Locker Room [email protected]

The Golf Shop & Bag Room will be closed during the month of January. If you will need your clubs from storage during this time, please

retrieve them before December 31, 2019

Golf Shop, Bag Room Hours subject to change due to weather conditions

Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

December Closed

January Wednesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

February

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Reservations 412-885-1100

[email protected]

Take out 412-885-1102

Golf Shop 412-668-3528

[email protected]

Every Friday Night in the Tavern

and Sam Parks Grille Happy Hour Pricing! 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Reminder! Payments are due by 5:00 pm on the last day of each month to avoid finance charges. Thank you.

December 2019

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Children’s Holiday Brunch* WAIT LIST ONLY

2 Club

Closed 3 Ladies’

“My Favorite Things”

4 5 Tavern

Special Veal Parmesan

6 Happy

Hour 7 Prime Rib

Night

8 9 Club

Closed

10 11 Annual Meeting 6:00 pm

12 Tavern

Special Jumbo Breaded Shrimp

13 Happy

Hour 14 Prime Rib

Night

15 16 Club

Closed

17 18 Holiday

Luncheon Buffet Men’s Italian Feast

19 Tavern

Special Twin Lobster Tails

20 Holiday

Bash*

21 Prime Rib

Night Candlelight Buffet*

22 23 Club

Closed

24 Christmas Eve Club Closed 2:00 pm

25 Christmas Day Club Closed

26 Club

Closed

27 Happy

Hour 28 Prime Rib

Night

29 30 Club

Closed

31 New

Year’s Eve Dinner*

* Event is subject to SHCC Cancelation Policy

Club Closed through January 14, 2020

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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Club

Closed 2 Club Closed

3 Club Closed

4 Club Closed

5 Club Closed

6 Club Closed

7 Club Closed

8 Club Closed

9 Club Closed

10 Club Closed

11 Club Closed

12 Club Closed

13 Club Closed

14 Club Closed

15 Book

Club The Murmur of Bees by Sophia Segovia

16 Tavern

Special Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Sauté

17 Happy

Hour Wine Society Tasting

18 Prime Rib

Night Family Bingo

19 20 Club

Closed

21 Club

Closed 22 Gourmet

Grilled Cheese & Tattoos

23 Tavern

Special Filet Migon

24 Happy

Hour Tavern Entertainment Nick Fiasco

25 Prime Rib

Night

26 27 Club

Closed

28 Club

Closed 29 30 Tavern

Special Twin Lobster Tails

31 Happy

Hour

January 2020

The Club & all Club facilities will be closed Wednesday, January 1, 2020

through Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

If your golf clubs are in storage and you anticipate needing them

during this time please retrieve them prior to December 31, 2019

Reminder: The Club will be closed Mondays & Tuesdays through January , February & March of 2020.

* Event is subject to SHCC Cancelation Policy

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100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

2020

FEBRUARY 29 LEAP INTO THE NEXT 100 YEARS

Party in Sam Parks Grille with

Lottery for Placement of Flagstones

& Trivia Contest

APRIL 24, 25, 26 OPENING GOLF WEEKEND

To include events for Full Golf

Members, Social Golf Members

Ladies and Families

JUNE 13 GALA WEEKEND

(BLACK TIE SATURDAY JUNE 13)

JULY 4 FIREWORKS

AUGUST 1 & 2 SHCC FAMILY OLYMPICS

SEPTEMBER SWAT WEEKEND 2 DAY EVENT

Saturday June 13 is an event that will

occur only once in 100 years!!

Please DO NOT plan next year’s Graduation Parties,

Weddings, Family Reunions, etc. for these dates!!.