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September 2023
Newsletter
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Traditions & Warm Hospitality Since 1892 | |
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Keith Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer
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A Note from Keith
It's been another fantastic summer at GCC, with significant Clubhouse events, exciting championships, outstanding member-guest outings, and non-stop fun at the pool. The end-of-season Lobster Bake was a huge success and enjoyed by all; the Short Bus is always a member favorite! We bid farewell to our seasonal summer staff and thank them for all their hard work this summer.
The pool is open for one last weekend on Saturday, September 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The last Adult Lap Swim for the season will be on Wednesday, September 13th. The seasonal pool maintenance and full closure begin Thursday, September 14th. A big thank you to our Aquatics Team and Seasonal Committee for creating an unforgettable summer season at the pool filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
As we slowly transition to the Fall schedule, please note that the last outdoor Sunday barbeque will be on September 24th. Afterward, Sunday dinner service will be held in 1892 with a modified, family-friendly menu. We're also bringing back Bingo & Buffet on the first Sunday of each month. The Bowling Alley will re-open on Saturday, September 23rd, and we eagerly anticipate the return of Skeet & Trap season this Fall.
Paddle season will begin on Sunday, Sept. 24th, with a newly refreshed interior space in the Paddle Hut stemming from 2023 approved capital project funding. Our GCC Design & Décor Committee worked with Celerie Kemble of Kemble Interiors to create a warm and welcoming design for the membership and guests.
The Golf Learning Center contractors are finishing up final construction and technology placement, and we excitedly look forward to announcing the opening in the coming weeks.
Please join us in welcoming our newest interns from across the globe:
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Ashok Akuthota from Guntur, India
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Srinivas (Siri) Beerolla from Siddiped, India
- Olivia Davies from Coventry, England
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Kyaw Zin (William) Hein from Yangon, Myanmar
- Ellis Jones from Filey, England
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Jeffin Joseph from Palakad, India
- Hamad Massood from Kotli, Pakistan
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Kamsoro Diamond Nwora from Naples, Italy
- Ellie O'Gorman from Cardiff, Wales
- Jessica Richmond from York, England
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Thupakula Rohith from Hyderabad, India
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GCC's internships present unique opportunities to combine the many benefits of life abroad with real-world, hands-on experience in future career fields and develop professional proficiencies through immersion in a new culture. This unique combination of personal and professional growth can make an internship a life-changing experience that does far more than boost a resume. Please be sure to introduce yourself and welcome these team members to GCC.
I look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!
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Natalie joins GCC from Brae Burn in Purchase, NY, where she most recently served as the Membership and Communications Director. In addition to a background in food service management, Natalie is a certified personal trainer and aquatics instructor.
Natalie aims to provide concierge-level service to our members and guests playing tennis, pickleball, and paddle to maintain standards of excellence in facility, court maintenance, and member service.
She is working closely with Juan Arraya, Director of Racquets, to assist the pros, coordinate lessons and clinics, manage the tennis shop, and act as the first point of contact for all inquiries and requested follow-up.
Welcome, Natalie!
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Natalie Lorenzo
Tennis Shop Coordinator
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Angela has worked in the hospitality industry for the last decade, managing events ranging from small, intimate dinners to large-scale, 1,500+ attendee events for high net-worth companies and clientele, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Raised in a large Italian family, she recognized early on that great food had a magical way of bringing people together. Now, Angela’s "above and beyond" approach, combined with innovation, patience, and constant communication, gives our members undivided attention to create magical events right here at GCC.
Angela joined GCC in May of 2023 and oversees GCC events. She is collaborating with Chef Alejandro and the Food & Beverage team to re-imagine personalized private event packages.
Once the Director of Events role has been filled, Angela will work closely to support this position and continue bringing high energy and dedication to all members and guests to create a truly memorable experience.
Welcome, Angela!
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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, Caroline McNally, Giovanna Miller, Matt Petersen, Jill Stamos, and Lisa Trepp.
Please be assured that all communications will be held in the strictest confidence.
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END-OF-SEASON SCHEDULE
One Last Weekend! Pool Hours
Saturday, September 9th: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 10th: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
The last Adult Lap Swim for the season is Wednesday, September 13th.
Seasonal pool maintenance and full closure begin Thursday, September 14th.
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Our beloved Soft Shell Crab Tacos are back! Straight from Chesapeake, VA, and served with our private recipe of Cajun-style remoulade, citrus slaw, and pickled jalapenos. Our tortillas from New York’s La Milpa de Rosa’s tortilleria are made with 100% pure corn masa. | |
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The culinary team loves hearing from our members, and our goal is to enhance the variety of our menus to showcase GCC favorites and bring you innovative, mouth-watering specials.
Thank you all for your continued support! It's our pleasure to serve you.
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Ladies Team Practices
We will continue with the Ladies Team Practices during the month of August. If you are part of a team, you should be able to see what you can sign up for in the GCC APP. However, if you have trouble registering, please do not hesitate to contact the Racquets Team.
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Please note that all of our activities and registration will be on the GCC app and members must sign up in order to participate. This gives all members the opportunity to register for any open event. All signups will be first come, first served. Clinics require a seven day window for signups. Events and parties require an extended window for reservations, please contact Juan directly for more information. | |
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Ladies Open Clinics
To register for any of these clinics, please go to the app in the Activities and Lessons module. The times are as follows:
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Fridays 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Sundays 10:30 AM - 12 pm | Sundays 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Please let Juan know if you cannot see any of the times listed above.
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Men's Clinics
Clinics run the following days and times:
Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Saturdays 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sunday 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Sundays 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please let Juan know if you cannot see any of the times listed above.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Congratulations to our Ladies 50+ Amazing team for winning the FCWTL 50+ League this summer. The team players were: Robin Zorthian (Captain), Anne Castine (Co-Captain), Katy Bacon, Susan Carroll, Ashely Cole, Kathleen Connor, Patty Hopper, Dawn Israel, Cecilie Jedlicka, Giovanna Miller, Susannah Nichols, Raha Odelfelt and Jill Stamos. Congrats Ladies!
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Fall Ladies Team Tennis
GCC will once again participate in the ladies fall tennis league and we have over 40 women interested in joining our teams.
CLICK HERE to see the list of players.
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All teams will have two team practices a week and one match a week starting September 5. Divisions 1 and 2 will play on Thursdays, and Divisions 3 and 4 on Fridays. If you are interested in joining a team and your name is not listed in the link attached, please email Juan at jarraya@greenwichcountryclub.org | |
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Junior Fall Tennis
Our Junior Fall Program will begin on Tuesday, September 5, and run for six weeks.
To view who is already registered, please CLICK HERE.
If you would like to register your children - for fees and options, CLICK HERE.
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Upcoming Events
(Register in the app)
Friday, September 1 @ 5 pm
Junior Doubles Tournament
Sunday, September 3 @ 9 am
Mixed Doubles Club Championships
Sunday, September 3 @ 2 pm
Juniors Singles Tournament
Monday, September 4 @ 9 am
Mixed Doubles with Juandicaps
Monday, September 4 @ 11 am
Club Championships Singles Finals
Monday, September 4 @ 2 pm
Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, September 9 @ 9 am
Men's Tennis Member-Guest
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Indoor Tennis Season
The indoor tennis program will begin on Monday, October 16, and run for 26 weeks. If you want to set up your own clinics, or private lessons or book a seasonal court, please email me. To check the indoor rates, please CLICK HERE.
If you had standing lessons, court time, clinic, or anything weekly last season, you would have priority to keep these times, but I need your confirmation by September 10. After that date, all times will be released back to the membership.
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Racquets Information Hub
Check out the new module - an easy way to access all the information about our Tennis, Paddle, and Pickleball programs. You can also find links to the different leagues the club participates in, as well as member favorite music playlists, contact information, and more... check it out!
In order to access the Hub, click on the image on the left.
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Club Championships Draws
Click on the links below to access the different draws.
Men's Singles
Ladies Singles
Men's Doubles
Ladies Doubles
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Lobo is offering a variety of clinics and open play sessions. Please contact him directly if you would like to organize play at globo@greenwichcountryclub.org. | |
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Head Golf Professional
Andrew Gruss, PGA
Teaching Professional
Beverley Davis, LPGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Peter Basso, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Michael Mancz, PGA
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Assistant Golf Professional
Dan Johnston, PGA Associate
Director of Play
Angelo Chavez
Assistant Director of Play
Jamie Enthoven
Interns
David Hoban
Brian Somody
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Golf Shop
Monday ……………………Closed
Tuesday – Friday…………………........8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday…………………… 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Bag Room
Monday …………………....Closed
Tuesday – Friday………………………..7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday……………………….7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cart Return
Tuesday-Sunday …………………....7:00 pm
Practice Range
Monday ……………………………Closed
Tuesday - Friday ………………………….........7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday ………………………………………………7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday ………………………………………………...7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Mondays in September:
The Golf Shop, Bag Room, & Practice Range (all Golf facilities) are closed. The Golf Course will be open to members only for walking only at 4:00 pm off the 1st tee on days without scheduled maintenance. Please check ForeTees to confirm that the Golf Course will open at 4:00 pm.
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Reminder:
If you need your golf clubs from the Bag Room on a Monday, please plan accordingly and pick them up before closing time on Sunday.
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E. Coyne Maloney Member-Member
September 16-17, 2023
Qualifying Window Ends September 10th
Autumn Cup Member-Guest
October 5-7, 2023
Sign Up Today!
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18 Hole Women's Summer Classic | |
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Champions:
Emily Peyser & Morgan Withrow
Runners-Up:
Karyn Calcano & Gina Filippelli
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Associates 40/40 Tournament | |
Overall Champions: Mac Pivirotto & Gipper Gailor | |
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Champion:
Jane Sprung
Runner-Up:
Bridget Queally
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Champion:
Pinky Markey
Runner-Up:
Judy LaFranchi
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18 Hole Club Championships | |
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First Flight Winner:
Cindy Biondi (left)
First Flight Runner-Up:
Charlene Bego (righ)
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Second Flight Winner:
Judy Lafranchi (right)
Second Flight Runner-Up:
Joan Carter (left)
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9 Hole Club Championships | |
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Champion:
Diana Mahaney (right)
Runner-up:
Cynthia Ever (left)
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Men’s Final
Champion:
Blake Mastalir
Runner-up:
Patrick Donnellan
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Left to right:
Patrick Donnellan, Emily Peyser, Blake Mastalir, Jane Sprung
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Women’s Final
Champion:
Emily Peyser
Runner-up:
Jane Sprung
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Men's First Flight
Champion:
Jerry Lynch
Runner-up:
Matt Macleod
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Men's Second Flight
Champion:
Per Heidenreich
Runner-up:
Paul Hicks
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Men's Third Flight
Champion:
Randy Weisenburger
Runner-up:
Carl Vorder Bruegge
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Men's Fourth Flight
Champion:
Phil Connor with Caddie Carlton Campbell
Runner-up:
Brian Lafranchi
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Men's Silver Tee Flight
Champion:
Livy Miller
Runner-up:
John Raben
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John Franscioni
September 4th
15th hole - 4 iron
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Clinics
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays:
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm -5 to 7 years
- 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - 8 to 10 years
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - 11 & over
Clinics
Fridays:
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm - 5 to 7 years
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm - 8 to 10 years
- 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm - 11 & over
Clinic
Saturdays:
- 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - 8 to 11 years
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - 11 & over
**Rodney will assign each child to the appropriate group**
Men's Clinics
Thursdays:
Minimum of 3 persons per clinic. If less than three people, it becomes an optional semi-private session. If one person, it becomes an optional private session.
Please note that a 3-day cancellation notice is required before the member incurs a charge.
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Registration
Please contact Rodney Eyles regarding Fall Clinics.
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Upcoming Clubhouse Events | |
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Love The Pearls Ladies Luncheon
Tuesday, September 26th
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Fall Wine Expo
Friday, October 13
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Fall Festival & Pumpkin Painting
Sunday, October 15
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GCC Team Member Spotlight | |
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MARIA KHOMCHENKO
Tennis Assistant Professional
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What do GCC team members say about Maria?
Hard-working, dedicated, and driven to help our members perform their best on the court.
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Born: Moscow, Russia
Resides: Greenwich, CT
Department: Racquets
How long have you worked at GCC?
I started as a summer Pro in 2021, then finished my Master's degree and returned to GCC in the summer of 2022 to work full-time all year.
What does your department do to enhance and improve the member experience?
We work as a team, have fun, and serve as an excellent example for each other. We are such a strong team that we can provide the best experience for the members.
Which strengths or attributes help you do your job well and enhance the overall member experience?
I'm passionate about what I do, and it makes me happy to see members enjoying playing tennis, getting good exercise, socializing, and having fun. I'm always striving to improve my coaching skills and find fun and innovative ways of teaching the sport I love!
What is your biggest accomplishment to date?
My biggest accomplishment at GCC is building good relationships not only with my coworkers but with the members, which makes me excited to go to work every day!
What is your favorite part of working at GCC?
Our members are fun to work with; I play with adults and kids of all ages, and it is always exciting.
Outside of GCC, what do you love to do?
I love to be active, play golf, dance, work out, go for walks, socialize, and, of course, relax.
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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
James Clark
Cindy Andrews DiPreta
Rhiannon Forlini
Paul Hicks
Peter Jachino
Cecilie Jedlicka
Lynn Koorbusch
Caroline McNally
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
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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