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December 2022
Newsletter
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Traditions & Warm Hospitality Since 1892 | |
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Keith Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer
karmstrong@greenwichcountryclub.org
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A Note from Keith
Welcome back to our monthly digital newsletter!
Christmas is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to see so many member registrations for the holiday events, including the Children's Christmas Extravaganza, Governors Ball, Holiday Lunches, Carolers Buffet, and Christmas Eve dinner. We are also offering pop-up events for Whiskey Tasting and Wreath Decorating! Be sure to check availability and make your reservations as soon as possible.
Please note that the Clubhouse will be closed on December 25 & 26 for our team to celebrate the holidays with their families.
Upcoming events also available for registration:
- Men's Paddle Member-Guest event on Dec. 3
- Squash Adults Singles Handicap Men & Women Tournaments - Dec. 10 & 11 (All Levels)
- Ladies Only Skeet & Trap Day on Dec. 11
- Social Mixer Paddle Nights on Dec. 16.
I look forward to seeing you and your families over the holiday season!
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The Admissions Committee appreciates any feedback members can provide about the applicants under review.
Committee members include:
Chairman Lynn Koorbusch, James Berger, Anne Castine, Kate Clark, Pierce Filippelli, Rhiannon Forlini, Forbes Hopper, Cecilie Jedlicka, Giovanna Miller, Matt Peterson, Jill Stamos, and Lisa Trepp.
Please be assured that all communications will be held in the strictest confidence.
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Golf Operation Hours
December
Golf Shop
Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Cross Country Champions
(L to R) Morgan Withrow, Caroline McNally, Anne Franscioni, Emily Peyser
Turkey Open
1st Place Tie:
Bill Peattie, Steve Fretty and Jace Day
Lou & Cathy Paglia and Phil & Whitney Connor
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Greenwich High School is the FCIAC boys golf champion!
Cardinal junior Jack Hopper was the league’s medalist, scoring a 5 over par (76) to finish one stroke ahead of Ridgefield senior Sebastian Beaver (77).
Overcoming an unpredictable wind and a difficult course to score 327 as a team, Greenwich finished just two strokes ahead of New Canaan (329) last Thursday at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton. Click here to read more.
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Junior Championship Tour Event
1st Place
Kathryn Chung
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Junior Squash Handicap
Winner:
Blake Patchen
2nd Place:
Adaya Patel
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Jack Farley Century Doubles Event | |
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Jack Farley Century Doubles Event
Winners:
Will Simonton & Guest Charlie Parkhurst
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Australia defeated England in the Doubles Exhibition
3 games to 2
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Join Us!
The shooting season is off to a strong start, with plenty of opportunities for both novice and experienced shooters to come out and break some targets. For less experienced shooters, any Open Shooting day on the calendar is a great day to have some fun, learn more about clay shooting then put that knowledge into practice. Keep an eye on the calendar for upcoming New Shooter Orientations and Clinics too!
We offer gun rentals as well as the required eye and ear protection. Guests are most welcome, though to keep things safe and orderly, please no more than two guests per member.
Shooting is a great way to spend quality time outside with family or friends!
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High gun overall was Alex Buffone, with a score of 87 out of 100 targets. Alex also had the first perfect round of the season - shooting at 25 in Trap. The top 5 shooters for GCC included Ross Wittenberg, John Kramer, Matt Farley and Merle Yoder. | |
Interclub Competition
We hosted Riverside Yacht Club on November 12 for the first interclub competition of the season. A successful outing, as GCC won the match 360 to 345, an impressive 15-target spread.
Top 5 for RYC were Rick Sullivan, Kip Allardt, Gary Klingner, Tom Malone, and Sloop Peterson
Our next interclub match this season will be on December 17th at home against Round Hill Country Club. We encourage anyone interested in some friendly competition or in trying some different shooting games to come out and join us!
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Ladies Trap Day
Sunday, December 11
10:30 am
$75 per person
Join us for introductions to Mike Mason, Skeet Director, and Paul Stumpf, Assistant Director, and we will review shotgun basics and safe gun handling. Depending on experience levels, you will learn to shoot or practice trap shooting with tips and pointers from our Directors, followed by a three-course lunch in the Adult Grill.
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Bootcamps with Mario
Tuesdays – 7:30 am
Thursdays – 7:30 am
Saturdays – 7:30 am
Sunday – 7:30 am
This 45-minute non-stop heart-pounding workout incorporates full-body exercises using kettlebells, DB's, rower, battle ropes, the Air Assault bike, treadmills, weighted vests and sandbags.
Attendees move from one station to the next, making workouts effective and efficient. Sign up today!
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Upcoming Clubhouse Events | |
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Whiskey Tasting & Cigar Night
Friday, December 2
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Wreath Decorating Workshop
Friday, December 2
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Children's Christmas Extravaganza
Sunday, December 4
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Governors Ball: The Nutcracker Suite
Saturday, December 10
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Bingo & Buffet
Sunday, December 11
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Holiday Lunches
December 13-16
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Carolers Buffet
Wednesday, December 14
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Christmas Eve Dinner
Saturday, December 24
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GCC Team Member Spotlight | |
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Clarisse Moreira &
Cat Telling
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What do GCC team members say about Clarisse & Cat?
GCC's favorite duo!
Clarisse is an incredible mentor to Cat and is kind to everyone she meets. Cat is always willing to learn and lend a hand wherever she can. They are the definition of a winning team!
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Born: Clarisse - Porto, Portugal,
Cat - Greenwich, CT
Department: Food & Beverage
How long have you worked at GCC?
Four months and three months, respectively.
What other positions have you held at GCC?
Working on perfecting these roles right now!
What does your department do to enhance and improve the member experience?
The Food and Beverage Department is one of the most critical departments in the member experience; we always want to ensure that the members are happy with our service.
What is your favorite part of working at GCC?
Connecting with people from all different places and meeting members. We really like to work with all our colleagues from India, England, Indonesia, etc., and to learn about their countries and traditions. Cat also loves to spend time helping out at the 1892 bar!
What is your biggest accomplishment at GCC to date?
Working together! Cat also said that knowing how to work the coffee machine is her biggest accomplishment - it’s her favorite thing.
Outside of GCC, what do you love to do?
We love singing and dancing. Cat really likes to watch Disney and Clarisse likes Netflix.
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Cydney Austin, Food & Beverage Supervisor, and Peter Basso, Asst. Golf Pro, were married on November 21. Congratulations to GCC's newest power duo! | | |
Ivan Aucay, Maintenance Engineer, welcomed a healthy baby girl, Lia Valentina Aucay, on November 22. Congratulations on this newest, sweetest addition! | | |
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Founded in 1892, the Greenwich Country Club is a family-oriented, year-round club providing Members and Guests with outstanding facilities and exceptional service, through valued employees, in a welcoming and gracious environment. We strive to be our Members’ preferred choice for athletics, dining, and entertainment by offering diverse activities in a positive social atmosphere. We are committed to serving the evolving needs of our Membership, incorporating contemporary amenities and policies while remaining true to our heritage and traditions. | | | |
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Board of Governors
Robert Burton, Jr.
President
Forbes Hopper
Vice President
Karen Hopp
Secretary
Lou Paglia
Treasurer
Mario Forlini
Assistant Treasurer
James Berger
Cindy Andrews DiPreta
Rhiannon Forlini
Paul Hicks
Peter Jachino
Cecilie Jedlicka
Megan Kelly
Lynn Koorbusch
Allan Murphy
James Parker
Matthew Petersen
Marc Zelina
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Staff and Professionals
Keith Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer
Karie Torroll
Chief Financial Officer
Jessica Calla
Assistant General Manager
Grace Keegan
Membership & Communications Director
Jennifer Pettas
Events Director
Jerome Olivieri
Restaurant Operations Director
Henry Cardenas
Food & Beverage Manager
Joe Magyari
Facilities Director
Chris Eilertsen
Facilities Assistant
Fred Doheny
Golf Course Superintendent
Andrew Gruss, PGA
Golf Professional
Juan Arraya
Racquets Director
Rodney Eyles
Squash Professional
Mario Guaglianone
Fitness Professional
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