Vision Statement For Colonial Country ClubColonial Country Club is dedicated to being a premier, private, family-oriented country club.

Colonial is committed to maintaining its facilities in a world class manner and investing in its staff, ensuring that it will be the preferred country club with a local, regional and national reputation for excellence.

EVENTS OF INTEREST

NOVEMBER8 Parents’ Night Out – Terrace Room

12 Culinary Theme Night –Wild Game Night

13 Ladies’ Luncheon Series – Fashion Showby Luskey’s/Ryon’s Western Store

20 Scotch & Cigar Tasting

21 Joey Corpening & Dave Millsap– Terrace Room

27 Thanksgiving Day Buffet

29 Parents’ Night Out – Terrace Room

DECEMBER7 Annual Santa Brunch & Party

11 Ladies’ Luncheon Series – Gift Ideas forthe Holidays by area businesses

24 Christmas Eve – Club Closes at 2:00 PM

25 Merry Christmas – Club Closed

31 New Year’s Eve

JANUARY7 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Limited Operations

14 Culinary Theme Night –Southwestern Cuisine

16 FW Stock Show & Rodeo Begins

NOVEMBER 2008

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Find your member number in this publication and

receive a certificate good for Dinner for Two

in the Terrace Room. Must be used by the end of

the month in which it appears in the newsletter.

Call Rita Eatherly at 817-927-4247

to request your certificate. Good luck and happy hunting.

THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETThree Seatings

Terrace Room & South Wing11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M.

Cork Room – 12:00 Noon

$32.95++ / Adults - $16.95++ / Children

Call 817.927.4200 for Reservations Today

Look inside for more information, as well as our To-Go menu

48-Hour Cancellation Policy is in Effect

ANNUAL SANTA BRUNCH & PARTYSunday, December 7

Three SeatingsTerrace Room & South Wing

11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M.Cork Room – 12:00 Noon

$25.95++/Adults $15.95++/Children(children 3 & under are free)

Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand for that perfect photo op, along with lots of surprises.Be sure to visit us on line at www.colonialfw.com for more up-to-date information.

Call 817.927.4200 for Reservations 48-Hour Cancellation Policy is in Effect

NOTE: The Cork Room will serve a Breakfast Buffet from 7:00–10:00 AM after which the Cork Room will close to set for the Noon Santa Buffet seating.

Last month I opened my column with the introduction of our newColonial Classic Hamburger, and the feedback (pun intended) has been just what we anticipated…Chef Michael’s version of the classic all-American burger has received rave reviews. Please try one out when you have a big hunger and want big value for your money! If you don’tthink we have the BEST hamburger in Tarrant County, just call me…satisfaction guaranteed!

And speaking of guaranteed satisfaction…there is nothing quite as frustrating as picking up a To-Go order after work from a favoriterestaurant, and discovering at home that something was left out, or thatthe order was wrong. Candidly, there have been times when this has happened with our To-Go service…and we are doing something aboutit! After considerable review of how we have traditionally done our To-Go orders, the Cork Room management team has implemented a much-improved system for guaranteeing that your next Cork Room-To-Go will be perfect. In fact, if you get home and your order is not justlike you wanted it then call the number on the Cork Room-To-Go menu,and we will deliver the right order to your door!2017 That’s right, we will guarantee your order…when we make a mistake, the right item willimmediately be delivered to your home…with our compliments. The

Cork Room team has been working on this system to get it right, and sofar, Ryan Murray has had to live up to the guarantee only once. ChefMichael has procured special to-go containers that work better for somedishes than our previous containers, and a copy of the Cork Room-To-Gomenu will be included in your order. So after your next to-go experience,please give me a call to let me know how we performed.

Please take a little time to review all of the fall and Christmas activities that Alexis has arranged for all age groups and interest levels…shehas worked very hard to specialize themed dinner parties…ladies’ socialsand lunches…children’s activities…dance classes…Parents’-Night-Outsocials…and Holiday-themed parties. And of course, if your company ororganization would like a special venue for celebrating the Holidays, thencall Julie Brauer to set up the ideal lunch, dinner, or reception. With thehard work of Julie, Chef Michael Morabito and Banquet Manager FrankScarpello, the reputation of Colonial’s Catering Department is enjoyinga Renaissance of quality service, food and décor at competitive prices.

Hope to see you at the next “Coffee with the GM” on November 7at 8:00 AM in the Fairway Lounge. Happy Holidays!

From

the Desk of… Michael Lawrence, General Manager & COO

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Main Telephone Number

817/927-4200

FAX Number: 817/926-0118

www.colonialfw.com

2007-2008 BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Officers:President, John E. Anderson

Vice President, Jeffrey A. MotenVice President, Scott Mahaffey

Secretary, John W. McNeyTreasurer, Joseph A. Monteleone

Board Members:Platt L. Allen, III, Dr. Lee S. Anderson, Alexander D. Armstrong, John K. Cockrell, Robert M. Doby, III, Melvin R. Haas, Jr., Martha V. “Marty” Leonard,

Ben L. Matheson, Bruce W. Simpson, Robert C. Wood

Your Staff isGeneral Manager & COO ..................Michael LawrenceDirector of Catering............................Julie BrauerDirector of HR....................................Celeste CatheyDirector of Club Relations ..................Rita EatherlyGolf Course Superintendent................Scott Ebers, CGCSGolf Professional ................................Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGASpecial Events Manager ......................Alexis GroeschController ..........................................Harry Leventhal, CPAExecutive Chef ....................................Michael MorabitoDirector of Restaurants........................Ryan MurrayClubhouse Manager ............................Markus RentzingTournament Director ..........................Peter RipaFacilities Director ................................Bill WardDirector of Tennis ..............................Matt Watson, USPTAFitness Director ..................................Tamara Zrostlik

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Well, it’s pretty much over (there is a God) and I hopethe vast majority of you are pleased with the results. Wewill continue to peck away at little things until first frost

and beyond, but the vast majority of the restored areas just need some time. It’s allabout trying to get everything established for the winter and then a mad dash in thespring to grow it fully in and get it perfect. There are some aspects of this fall/winterthat will be different than in years past, so I thought I would mention a few.

Rope: Different you say? How so? Is it possible to put up more? Are there enoughstakes in the world? Sadly, the answer is yes. We will have even more ropes up this falland for the same reasons as always, just with more areas to protect. As I try to preserve the same areas as always, we will add sensitive newly sodded areas to the list.As I have detailed many times in the past, short of installing continuous cart pathsthroughout the golf course, we only have ropes to simulate and substitute for wherewe lack cart paths. Every golf course I know that underwent a renovation puts every-body on paths after the work is done through the fall/winter and into spring. Nothing damages new grass like cart traffic, so with this in mind, if you want to helpout the golf course during the off season, walk as much as you can. Your heart andmy heart will love you for it.

Non Overseeded Tees: This will not become real obvious until the Bermuda-grass goes dormant, but when it does, it will become very apparent, especially on thelast tees to be sodded (5-9) that we don’t have any ryegrass overseed on. And why don’twe have any ryegrass on the tees? Since the ryegrass competes with the Bermudagrassin the springtime, it is not a good idea to overseed the first year after sodding yourtees or the ryegrass will choke out the Bermudagrass and require re-sodding the nextyear. Since we cannot risk re-sodding tees, we will have to live with dormant teesuntil the Bermudagrass greens up in April. This will likely not be too bad until thefirst of next year, and then the par three’s, especially, may get a little dicey. It is not un-common in this area to play on dormant Bermudagrass tees (we did it at Northwoodevery winter) and the good thing is that in late June when we have, historically, hadissues with shady tee boxes (2,3,4,6,11,18) being very thin when the overseed dies,we should have perfect tees.

Sand: Most of you know by now how much I love sand, especially for leveling andsmoothing surfaces. As a result, we are likely to be taking advantage of the dormant sea-son to topdress the inevitable settled areas and slight imperfections from the restoration.When the grass goes dormant, it is much easier to see the little holes and imperfectionsfrom sodding new grass. As we cannot paint every area as ground under repair, we willlikely have to develop some local rules to cover balls coming to rest in sod seams or sandedareas. Again, as soon as the Bermudagrass starts kicking in May, these issues will go away.

I am confident this is not an exhaustive list of all the little projects we will be tack-ling this winter; there will be many more. However, I am equally confident that thiswork is truly historic in the sense that Colonial has never been this dialed-in, polished,and integrated. Enjoy the before and after pictures on the Pro Shop board; it’s easyto see the difference.

OUR NEW GOLF CART FLEET IS IN…Our beautiful new fleet of golf carts has arrived just in time for the opening of

the restored golf course. Some of the enhanced features are:

Turf Talk By Scott Ebers, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent

• Custom Nameplate• Tinted, winged & hinged windshield• Comfort-grip steering wheel• Premium bag protector• 360° Bumper™ combined with 5

mph front & rear impact bumpers• Industry’s first 4-battery, 48-volt power

plant is more efficient to run and lesscostly to maintain

•Pedal group & brakes are pre-set & sealed• SportDrive™ creates an invigorating,

sports-car-like driving experience

• Superior maneuverability• Club Car’s Ergo Seat is larger, taller &

more erect for support, proper posture& driving position

• Spacious bagwell• Newly designed dashboard trays• MonsoonTop™ is the industry’s first

canopy with built-in drain spouts• Ball & Club Cleaner• Sand Bottles

October and November are my favorite monthsof the year to play golf. November promises to be a busy month and withshorter days, members need to be aware of tee times to ensure they finish all18 holes. This month will be a busy month in the golf shop, as well, with theannual Christmas sale and the expected high traffic on the course.

With arrival of Daylight Saving time November 2, the golf course is sureto be crowded. We have several events that might affect your guest play socall the shop if you plan to come out. This month we have the Senior ClubChampionship, November 1-2; Volunteer Outings on November 4-6 andpossible course closings on November 10 and November17 due to the outingsscheduled on the proceeding Mondays. Scott doubts these closures will benecessary but with all the finishing touches left to do, there may be someholes effected. Again check with the golf shop for clarification. The Boardvoted to include November in the High Season Green Fee structure sogreen fees will remain $175 until December 1.

The course may appear to be more crowded than usual due to the compressed days, but to finish a round you will need to tee off before 1:30 P.M. What this means is there will be a lot of tee times between 10:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. during the week and between 12:00 Noon-1:00 P.M.on weekends. Everyone needs to do their part to play at a pace that does notcreate gaps to ensure an enjoyable round for all.

This month the golf shop is going to have the annual Christmas Balloon Sale, November 28-30. The format is as follows: 1) pick out theitems you wish to purchase; 2) pick a balloon; and 3) the staff will pop theballoon to see what discount you receive. The worst case is 5% better thanyou usually get with your member discount of 20%.This will be a great op-portunity to get a jump on your Christmas shopping and get a deal at thesame time. Free gift wrapping along with complimentary wine and cheesemake this event even better.

Our Junior Clinics are still going on every Tuesday and Thursday from5:00-6:00 P.M., so if you are thinking about getting the kids interested ingolf this is a great way to accomplish that.

I am sure there are numerous members who have yet to play the restoredgolf course. Why don’t you invite one of us to join you in either playing withyou or just giving you a tour; we will be happy to do either.

We in the golf shop hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday season which includes spending some time with us in the golf shop or on the course.

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In Full Swing

By Dow Finsterwald Jr., PGA Head Golf Professional

WELCOMEALICIA SINGER & MATT BLAKE

Best LittleHOLIDAY SALE

In TexasColonial Country Club – Golf Shop

Friday, November 28 – Saturday, November 30

Do your shopping in a relaxed, hassle-free environment, pick a balloon which could contain as much as a 50% discount,

and enjoy your savings. Also enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while you shop ‘til you drop.

This is always fun and if you have that special someone on your list for which you just can’t seem to find the right gift,

this is the place to be, so come see us.

SCOTCH & CIGAR TASTINGThursday, November 20 – 19th Hole

6:30-8:30 PM

Cigar expert Kevin Riley of Tobacco Lane in Fort Worth will be here to cover the basics of cigar enjoyment,

evaluating quality, and regional differences of cigars.Jonathan Cheah, who hosted a wine tasting in August,

will be back to give a brief seminar on the history of scotch, the differences between single malt and blended, how to taste and enjoy it, and finally give some

examples of some scotches that go nicely with cigars.

Call 817.927.4200 to make your reservations.

Junior Golf Clinic

Every Tuesday & Thursdaythrough November 25

5:00-6:00 PM / $20 per Class

If you are looking for a way to introduce your kids to the great game of golf,

this is the way to go. Call the pro shop at 817.927.4221

to get signed up.

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INSURANCE. RISK MANAGEMENT. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. FINANCIAL SERVICES. LADIES LUNCHEON SERIESThursdays, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM / $19.95++Reservations Required - 817.927.420048-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

November 13 Fashion ShowFeaturing Luskey’s/Ryon’s Western Store

December 11 Gift Ideas for the HolidaysFeaturing Swoozie’s, Teresa’s Treasures and Yolanda Mihic Designs

DO YOU HAVE AN NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY?Celebrate your birthday with us on Thursday BirthdayNight in the Terrace Room. Join us any Thursdayevening in the month of your birthday and receive acomplimentary entrée with the purchase of anotherentrée of equal or greater value. Please call the receptionist at 817-927-4200 to makeyour reservations. Offer limited to member and member’s spouse.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH...In the Terrace Room11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Make every Sunday a special family day with ourCarved Prime-Rib, Roasted Leg of Lamb, SpecialtyEgg Entrée, Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon, alongwith a variety of other food options, salads, and anextensive Dessert table.

Because the Terrace Room is gaining in popularityas the after-church place to dine, we highly recommend reservations. Business Casual dress is

acceptable. The Terrace Room has a lot to offerwith a beautiful view and the ambiance to match…

come see what everyone is talking about!

CULINARY SERIES…Every SECOND WEDNESDAYcome enjoy our CulinaryTheme Night. Novemberfeatures Wild Game fare.Call 817.927.4200 tomake your reservations(starting at 6:00 P.M.) for thisever-popular dining experience.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT…Need some “alone time” with your special someone? Join us November 8and November 29 for Parents’ Night Out in the Terrace Room. Enjoy our

a la carte menu while your kids enjoy their own kid-foods,games, movies, video games on site, while youdine. We’ll watch and entertain your kids (ages5 & up) for just $10++ per child while youhave some great food and wine in a relaxed

atmosphere. Call 817-927-4200 to make reservations for dinner and child care.

CORK IT…The more you eat and drink, the better your chances to win! For each bottle of wine purchased, we will put your name on the cork for inclusionin a drawing at month-end to win a basket of wine. Great food, great wineand a chance to win something! Sounds like a win-win!!

KARAOKE NIGHT….Join us November 6 for Karaoke Night in the TerraceRoom. You can celebrate your birthday and have fun showing off your vocal talents to a full house. These are sell-out events and great fun for everyone, so don’t miss out. Call 817-927-4200 early to make your reservations.

Remember, we offer complimentary babysitting service on-site for children ages 3 months through 6 years, for any member dining in the Terrace RoomThursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Business Casual is the accepted dress for the Terrace Room and Fairway Lounge.

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NEWS FROM THE TERRACE ROOM…

CULINARY SERIES

Terrace Room Every 2nd Wednesday

November 12 – Wild Game Night

Mark Your Calendars and call 817.927.4200

for Reservations—Limited Seating

Reservations Begin at 6:00 PM48-hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

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BODY FUSION A total body class using a blend of exercises taken from traditional exercisemethods, Pilates and Yoga.Class Days: Tuesday & ThursdayClass Time: 8:30-9:15 A.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring a MatInstructor: Tamara Zrostlik

CARDIO PARTY A lively and fun cardio workout for all fitness levels to music you’ll love. Some strength training and stretching end this fastest hour of your day.Class Days: Wednesday & FridayClass Time: 8:30-9:30 A.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring a MatInstructor: Eva Meckna

YOGA A class for all levels and ages.Class Day: Tuesday & ThursdayClass Time: 5:30 P.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring Yoga MatInstructor: Leanne Keating

GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 1 CHAIR CLASS Designed for the Chronologically Gifted, or individuals with physical limitations,rehabbing from surgery or injury, or who prefer a more gentle approach to movement and balance.Class Day: TuesdaysClass Time: 10:00-11:00 A.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring Yoga MatInstructor: Diane McKinzie

GENTLE YOGA / TAI CHI – LEVEL 2A class that builds on the strengths developed in Level 1. Participants use chairsfor support, then progress to seated exercises on the floor to deepen strengthand flexibility.Class Day: ThursdaysClass Time: 10:00-11:00 A.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring Yoga MatInstructor: Diane McKinzie

MAT PILATES Strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, flexibility and balance, unitebody and mind and create a more streamlined shape.Class Day: WednesdayClass Time: 12:00 Noon & 5:30 P.M.Class Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring Yoga MatInstructors: Tamara Zrostlik/Michelle Kinser-Phillips

PILATES 101 Learn the basic Pilates moves, breathing and core exercises needed for a soundPilates exercise program.Class Day: Tuesdays Class Time: 12:00 NoonClass Location: OutriggerClass Cost: Free – Please Bring Yoga MatInstructor: Stephannie Householder

PERSONAL TRAINING Rates: (Includes Reformer Training)$ 35 – 1 Hour • $ 25 – 1/2 Hour • $240 – 1 Month (8 sessions)2-Person Workout:$200 per person– 1 Month (8 sessions each)Group Training: (formerly Boot Camp)6:00 AM – Wed. & Fri. • 11:00 AM – Tues. & Thurs.$10 Per Session

Nearly everyday I see people walk in the Fitness Center doors, sign in(or not!), head straight to the leg press or pec deck and start slammin’weights. What crucial steps are they missing (besides not signing in)? Andwhy are these steps important? You guessed it, warming up and stretching.Warming up requires at least 5-10 minutes of light aerobic activity. Youshould feel your heart rate increase and a slight sweat. After warming up isthe appropriate time to stretch. A stretch is a mindful lengthening of a mus-cle. What does being mindful have to do with working out? It means beingaware and not holding your breath while stretching to ensure the bloodand oxygen are working together for muscle recovery. Stretching is designedto also protect your joints by allowing for full range of motion by loosen-ing stiff muscles. Stretch between sets of lifts to elongate muscles. Stretchafter a cardio workout to improve flexibility. The most effective stretchesbegin with the largest muscles: quadriceps, gluts, hamstrings, hip flexors,calves, and low back after leg day or cardio; upper back, chest, shoulders,biceps and triceps on upper body days.985 Or try a yoga or pilates classonce or twice a week and get all your parts stretched. You will find you feelmore relaxed both mentally and physically after stretching. You will find

you are injured less and recover more quickly. If you are new to stretching,ask a personal trainer or group exercise instructor to walk you through aroutine. Enjoy!!

FIT KIDZ…If your kids didn’t get a chance to join Fit Kidz last month, they still

have three more opportunities. Fit Kidz is a class for 3rd-5th graders thatmeets on Tuesday from 4:00-4:45 p.m. We do aerobics, yoga and boot camptype exercises and have lots of fun. Come join us this month. Please pre-reg-ister by calling the Fitness Center at 817-927-4235. Cost is $15 per class.

HOLIDAY HOURS…Thanksgiving Day 8:00 A.M.-12:00 NoonChristmas Eve 5:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.Christmas Day CLOSEDNew Year’s Eve 5:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M.New Year’s Day CLOSED

Weighty Matters By Tamara Zrostlik, Fitness Director

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FALL FITNESS CLASSES

PERSONAL TRAININGAVAILABLE

CHAIR MASSAGE

TUES./THURS.Call for Appointment!

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Happy Thanksgiving to all our members, guests and families! The tennis shop will be open from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon Thanksgiving Day. I hope everyone has a greattime with family and friends and enjoys a full day ofoverindulging!

Congratulations to the winners of the Ladies’ Tennis Association Fall Fling member guest tournament held October 1.The winners of the 2008 Hollywood Fall Fling were:

Brenda Anderson - Jan FlynnKim Simpson - Del Rae ShickedanzMonica Gunderson - Beth BeckwithChristi Handy - Susan Dean

I’d like to extend a special thank you to Monica Gunderson,Kaye Beth Vietti and Lisa Motheral for all their help and support setting up the event. We had a terrific day of tenniswith a full registration of 48 players participating. Thank youto everyone who helped us make this year’s event so great!

The Parent-Child Tournament held October 5 was a greattime. Thank you to all our participants for playing and making our first event such a great one. Flight A was won byMary Margaret Hamilton and Cole Stenholm and Flight Bwas won by Elizabeth and Lean Vann. Everyone did a greatjob and we are looking forward to the next event!

As a reminder, Cardio Tennis has resumed and been verypopular so if you are interested in joining this fun group besure and sign up each week as registration is limited to the first12 players that sign up. Please remember that players arecharged without 24-hour cancellation. Cardio Tennis is onThursday mornings from 9-10am.

Our annual Men’s Sneaks-N-Cleats with Mira Vista will be held here at Colonial on November 8. As usual we will beplaying tennis from 10:00-11:30 A.M. We will follow the tennis with lunch in the clubhouse and then golf in the afternoon.

This year, as in years past, the tennis shop will have a Salvation Army Christmas Angel tree. The angels from ourtree are “forgotten” angels. These are kids that someone mayhave taken from a regular angel tree and for one reason or another not gotten them back in time or forgot to get the gifts.Please come down and help out the “Forgotten Angels.”

The annual tennis shop Christmas Sale will beDecember 5 and 6. Come down the hill

and enjoy complimentary champagne,wine, cheese and gift-wrapping. Pick

out the items you wish to purchase,pick a discount card and receive15% - 35% off your purchase.

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News

By Matt Watson, USPTADirector of Tennis

SEE FALL FLING PHOTOS

on page 18

KiDS KoRNERIf your children haven’t been down the hill then they are missing out not only on loads

of fun, but many sport and life skills, as well. Tennis is a great sport which develops somany things in a person: Hand-eye coordination, footwork, problem solving, listeningskills, teamwork, and patience, just to name a few.

Check with the tennis shop for upcoming holiday camps. These are excellent opportunities for the kids to have loads of fun and get hooked on an activity they can playthroughout their lives. Darryl and Eddie are doing a terrific job, and we have several options for your children to participate!

FALL JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

Hummingbirds (4-6 Beginners) Tue/Thurs 4:00-4:45 PMHummingbirds (4-6 Beginners) Wed/Fri 4:00-4:45 PMSparrows (7-9 Beginners) Tue/Thurs 5:00-6:00 PMCardinals (10-13 Beginners) Wed/Fri 5:00-6:30 PMHawks* (10-Up-Intermediate) Tue/Thurs 6:30-8:00 PM* MUST HAVE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL FOR HAWKS CLASS

REMINDER: There is a $3 guest fee per lesson for non-members. Also, all classes will include an additional $5 lesson court fee charge per junior for indoor court reservation.

As always, if these times are not convenient for you, or you would like to form your owngroup, please call the Tennis Shop at 817-927-4250. We will do our best to accommodateyour needs!

Remember that tennis is the sport for a lifetime. See you on the courts...

ADULT SCHEDULECardio Tennis All Levels Thursdays 9:00-10:00 AM

Open Drills 3.0-4.0 NTRP Saturdays 9:00-10:30 AM

Women’s Drill 3.0-3.5 NTRP Wednesdays 12:00-1:30 PM

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November. . .the start of holiday season. What an exciting time of yearthis is – time with family and time with friends. This month, there are a variety of different events and happenings you can enjoy with your family,friends and fellow members here at Colonial Country Club.

The time is quickly approaching for us to dust off our cowboy boots andhats and get ready for this year’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. To helpget us prepared, we will be hosting a fashion show with Luskey’s/Ryon’s forour Ladies’ Luncheon Series on Thursday, November 13 from 11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

Do you consider yourself adventurous? Daring to try new culinary creations? If so, you must make your reservations early for this month’s WildGame Culinary Theme Night on Wednesday, November 12. Chef MichaelMorabito has put together an untamed menu that’s sure to bring out theferal side in everyone. To give us a bit of a historical perspective on how farTexas has changed since its establishment, we have asked fellow members,and antique map dealers and collectors, Preston and Petra Figley to exhibitsome Republic of Texas and other antique maps. These maps will be dis-played throughout the Terrace Room and Board Room. Be sure to stop by,enjoy an incredible menu and take a look at these incredible pieces of history.

With the holiday season upon us, and holiday parties happening almostevery day, we will not be having a Culinary Theme Night in December.However, we will be back in January with a special Southwestern CulinaryTheme Night on Wednesday, January 14 to celebrate the opening of theFort Stock Show and Rodeo! Chef Michael will be creating a special menuwith all the fixin’s. Look for more information on the website and in nextmonth’s newsletter.

There are still three sessions of the new youth fitness program – “Fit Kidz” – this month. During these classes, all students will participate in45 minutes of yoga, cardio and boot camp on Tuesday, November 4, 11 and18 for youth in grades 3rd through 5th, 4:00 – 4:45 P.M. For more infor-mation and to sign up, please contact the Fitness Center at (817) 927-4235.

Also, we will be continuing our youth golf lessons every Tuesday andThursday through November 25. Classes are $20 each and youth can participate in as many lessons as they would like per week. To get more information or to sign up for a lesson, please contact the golf shop at (817) 927-4221.

Speaking of golf - the course enhancements are complete and two newmembers of the golf staff are on board. Starting in November we will be hostingperiodic complimentary golf demonstrations. On Thursday, November 13 at5:00 P.M. we will start these demonstrations with Matt Blake discussing club fitting and new technology. Be sure to watch for more information on thisevent, as well as other upcoming events featuring Dow, Alicia and Ryan.

For the gentlemen of the club, we have put together a specialScotch/Cigar Tasting on Thursday, November 20 from 6:30–8:30 P.M. inthe 19th Hole. We will have cigar expert Kevin Riley, of Tobacco Lane inFort Worth, here to cover the basics of cigar enjoyment, evaluating qualityand regional differences of cigars. Jonathan Cheah, who hosted a wine tasting for the Club in August, will also be back to give a brief seminar onthe history of scotch, the differences between single malt and blended, howto taste and enjoy it and finally give some examples of some scotches that go

nicely with cigars. Be sure to watch for more information throughout theClub and on the website.

For our music lovers, we have planned a complimentary evening in theTerrace Room. Fellow member, Joey Corpening, with special guest DaveMillsap, will be performing in the Terrace Room on Friday, November 21from 7:45-10:00 P.M. More information will be posted throughout theClubhouse and in the weekly email updates.

Finally, this month we will again be hosting our traditional ThanksgivingDay buffet on Thursday, November 27. Seatings will be at 11:00 A.M. and1:00 P.M. in the South Wing and Terrace Room and at 12:00 Noon in theCork Room. Adults are $32.95++ per person and children at $16.95++ perperson. To make your reservations, please stop by the Front Desk or call(817) 927-4200.

Looking ahead to December and early 2009, I would like to remindeveryone of our upcoming Santa Brunch on Sunday, December 7 with threeseatings: 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. in the Terrace Room and South Wingand 12:00 Noon in the Cork Room. Adults are $25.95++ and Children are$15.95++ (ages 4-12 yrs. old). Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here to take photoswith the membership along with some more surprise entertainment! Be sure tovisit us online at www.colonialfw.com for more up-to-date information.

Still trying to decide how to ring in the New Year? Look no further –come celebrate at Colonial Country Club! For those members who like toring in the New Year a little earlier, we will have a special menu in the CorkRoom from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. For those who would like to count down thestart of 2009 with the ball drop, we will have Chef Michael Morabito put together a memorable menu in the Terrace Room with reservation timesfrom 7:30 P.M. through 9:00 P.M. Our very own singer, Kendrick, will beentertaining us with some of his classic hits, and there will be karaoke for all.Be sure to look for more information that will be included in next month’snewsletter, on the website and throughout the Clubhouse.

There are always so many memories made this time of year. Be sure to “Mark Your Calendar” and make a few of those memories with us at Colonial Country Club.

Mark Your

Calendar…

By Alexis Groesch, Special Events Manager

HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATIONNovember 27 – Thanksgiving Day

Limited Operations – Club Closes at 3:00 P.M.

December 24 – Christmas EveLimited Operations – Club Closes at 2:00 P.M.

December 25 – Merry ChristmasCLUB CLOSED

December 31 – New Year’s EveLimited Operations

Early Revelers’ Party – 5:00-8:00 P.M. / Cork RoomTerrace Room, Reservations Begin at 7:30 P.M.

January 1 – Happy New Year!Limited Operations – Club Closes at 3:00 P.M.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

BRUNCH11 A.M. - 2 P.M.Terrace Room

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Terrace Room6:00-10:00 P.M.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

BRUNCH11 A.M. - 2 P.M.Terrace Room

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Terrace Room6:00-10:00 P.M.

Catfish BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room 6:00-10:00 P.M.

GRILL NIGHTCork Room

Birthday andKARAOKE Night

Terrace Room6:00-9:00 P.M.

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

BRUNCH11 A.M. - 2 P.M.Terrace Room

Terrace Room6:00-10:00 P.M.

Catfish BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room 6:00-10:00 P.M.

CULINARY SERIESTerrace Room

Wild Game NightReservations

begin at 6:00 P.M.

Plantation BuffetCork Room

PASTA NIGHTCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

CLUB CLOSED

SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE

BRUNCH11 A.M. - 2 P.M.Terrace Room

Catfish BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room 6:00-10:00 P.M.

Entertainment ByJoey Corpening & Dave Millsap7:45-10:00 P.M.

GRILL NIGHTCork Room

Birthday NightTerrace Room6:00-9:00 P.M.

SCOTCH/CIGARTASTING19th Hole

6:30-8:30 P.M.

Plantation BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

PASTA NIGHTCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

CLUB CLOSED

Catfish BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room 6:00-10:00 P.M.

THANKSGIVINGDAY BUFFETSouth Wing & Terrace Room

11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M. Cork Room12:00 Noon

Club Closes at 3:00 P.M.

Plantation BuffetCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

PASTA NIGHTCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

CLUB CLOSED

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Terrace Room6:00-10:00 P.M.

Terrace Room6:00-10:00 P.M.

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CORK ROOM HOURSSat-Sun. 6:30 AM – 8:00 PMMon. ClosedTues.-Fri. 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM

19TH HOLESat.-Sun. 10:00 AM – 8:00 PMMon. ClosedTues. - Fri. 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Restaurant Hours

LADIES LUNCHEON SERIES11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M.

Fashion ShowLuskey’s/Ryon’s Western Store

GRILL NIGHTCork Room

Birthday NightTerrace Rm 6:00-9:00 P.M.

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SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYTUESDAY

CLUB CLOSEDPlantation Buffet

Cork Room

Terrace Room Closed

PASTA NIGHTCork Room

Terrace Room Closed

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TERRACE ROOM Mon.-Wed. ClosedThurs. 6:00 – 9:00 PMFri.-Sat. 6:00 – 10:00 PMSunday Brunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FAIRWAY LOUNGESun.-Mon. ClosedTues. - Thurs. 4:30 – 11:00 PMFri.-Sat. 4:30 PM – 1:00 AM

OUTRIGGERClosed

1THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETThree Seatings

Terrace Room & South Wing11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Cork Room – 12:00 Noon

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SUNDAYDECEMBER 7th

ANNUAL SANTA

BRUNCH

Thursday, November 27 – Three SeatingsTerrace Room & South Wing - 11:00 A.M. & 1:00 P.M.

Cork Room – 12:00 Noon

MENU

THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH

FROM THE PANTRYMixed Green Salad with Tomatoes, Croutons

and Cheddar CheeseCaesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons

Spinach Salad with Bacon, Pecans and Honey Mustard Dressing

Traditional Waldorf, Artichoke-Pasta, Baby Shrimp with Basil and Roma Tomatoes

Golden Beet-Parsnip and Ambrosia SaladsSliced Seasonal Fruit and Domestic Cheeses

with Artisanal Breads and CrackersWhite Wine Poached and Double Smoked Salmon

Displays with Traditional Condiments“Seawater Steamed” Chilled Shrimp & Oysters

on the Half Shell - Displayed on IceServed with Black Pepper Mignonette, Louisiana Red Sauce and Remoulade

FROM THE GRILL

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Link Sausages

Banana Stuffed French Toast with Bananas Foster Sauce

Poached Eggs on Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits with Sage Hollandaise

Assorted Fresh Breakfast Danish

CHEF’S CARVING TABLE

Butter Basted Turkey with Traditional Pan Drippings Gravy

Prime Rib of Beef au Jus

Cranberry Relishes, and Creamy Horseradish

TRADITIONAL FAVORITES FROM THE STOVE

Crunchy Pan Roasted Tilapia with Lobster-Scallion Sauce

Black Forest Ham with Candied Pecan-Wild Rice Compote & Red Eye Gravy

Colonial Corn Bread Stuffing

Walnut and Sausage Stuffing

Whipped Potatoes with Butter

Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions

Bourbon Creamed Corn with Smoked Peppers

CHILDREN’S MENU

Mini Corn Dogs

Macaroni & Cheese

Chicken Fingers with Ranch Dressing

FERNANDO’S HOLIDAY DESSERT SELECTIONS

$32.95++ Adults $16.95++ Children (ages 4-12)(Children 3 & Under Eat Free)

NOTE: The Cork Room will serve a Breakfast Buffet from 7:00–10:00 A.M. after which the Cork Room will close to set for the Noon Thanksgiving Buffet seating.

Call 817.927.4200 for Reservations48-Hour Cancellation Policy in Effect

THANKSGIVING DAY BRUNCH

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SIDE DISHES TO-GOWalnut Sausage Dressing (Qt./4 ppl) $9.95++Cornbread Dressing (Qt./4 ppl) $8.95++Giblet Gravy (Qt./6 ppl) $6.95++Cranberry Sauce (Pt./6 ppl) $5.95++

DESSERTS TO-GOCreamy Cheese Cake $16.95++Pecan Pie $12.95++Colonial Coconut Pie $13.95++Pumpkin Pie $11.95++Apple Pie $11.95++Chocolate, Coconut, Banana Cream Pie $13.95++Macadamia Nut Cream Pie $16.95++

HOLIDAY TO-GO MENULet Colonial Country Club prepare your side dishes

and desserts to complement your Holiday feasts. Orders must be Placed by NOON, NOVEMBER 23 andPicked Up on NOVEMBER 26 between 3:00-8:00 P.M.

Call 817.927.4200 to place your orders.

CongratulationsTo Our October Newlyweds

Experience the Rich History and Tradition of Colonial Country Club where

“We take the Common and make it Uncommon”

Whether hosting a private breakfast meeting or an elaboratecorporate reception, Colonial Country Club’s professional

service staff and traditional clubhouse will provide members and their guests an occasion to remember. With

the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time togive us a call and let us plan that perfect holiday gathering.

Call Catering Director Julie Brauer at 817.927.4204

10/4 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wiegand (Parents of thebride are CCC members Michael & Pam Moore)

10/11 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bracker

10/18 Mr. and Mrs. Sean Fairchild (Parents of the bride are CCC members Allen & Robin Waddell)

10/25 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Long

Existing and prospective corporate sponsors previewed Corporate Hospitality offerings.

Larry Anfin of Coors Distributingpresented framed Phil Mickelson flag – sponsor 25 years.

Superintendent, Scott Ebers (l) shares thegreat Colonial restoration story with ourkeenly interested corporate sponsors (r).

Gail & Ken Longley with Jenni & Joseph Gamble of Higginbotham & Associates –

sponsor over 10 years.

TOURNAMENT CORPORATE SPONSORS’ RECEPTIONOctober 8, 2008

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COASTAL SPAIN & PORTUGALCulinary Theme Night – August

SUMMER IN NEW ENGLANDCulinary Theme Night – September

OKTOBERFESTCulinary Theme Night – October

CLTA FALL FLING 2008Rolls out the Red Carpet and goes Hollywood

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