Pickleball

4:00 PM every Sunday at the pickleball courts. Men, women, and all levels of play, including beginners, welcome! 

Women's Golf

Tuesday morning play is open to any woman with a U.S.G.A. handicap. Both 18-hole and 9-hole groups play at 9:18 with a shot-gun start. Guests are welcome to come and try out the group. Thursday morning's play is more informal and open to everyone. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board next to the pro shop. Players gather at 9 AM to find their carts and playing partners with play starting at 9:18 AM.

Women's Golf Clinics 

Dave Burleson and Bill Sellers are continuing their weekly golf clinics for women on Wednesdays at 4 PM. Limited to 12 participants. Cost is $15 per session. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board next to the pro shop.

Men's Golf Group

All players with an established handicap are welcome to join the men's M/W/F and Saturday golf group. Golf starts at 9:18 AM, newcomers are welcome to just show up.

Bridge Lessons & Games

Every Wednesday at 9 AM through the end of September in the clubhouse. Please sign up in advance on the sheet on the bulletin board next to the pro shop.

You will not want to miss Mountain Glen's last official social event of the season! Join your neighbors and friends at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 5th, Labor Day, at the clubhouse (may be outdoors, indoors or both depending, on the weather and number of attendees).

Bill Jones and Jim Dye are hosting and providing grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for everyone. All you need to do is sign up, show up and bring a side, salad, or dessert. 

Our entertainment for the evening will be Roadside Attraction, offering music ranging from R&B, Rock, Folk, and Blues to Gospel, Country & Western, and Swing. You will not want to miss out on listening to the musical trio of David Tenery (acoustic guitar/vocals), Steve Folger (acoustic bass/vocals), and Phil Shirley (acoustic guitar/vocals).

Sign up on the notice board above the mailboxes. Cost is $5 per person, BYOB.

It was a sea of Western shirts, cowboy hats, and boots at the August 25th Potluck Dinner that featured a Western theme. The event was very well-attended with attendees enjoying live music by Dave Calvert and The Collective throughout the night.

Bill & Karen Sellers, potluck hosts

Peter & Carmen Barnes, potluck hosts

Barb Smallback, Suzie & Harry Robertshaw

Daniel Neel, Tim Mathis, Paul West

Sherry & Jim Dye

Darlene Johnson, Sharon Rhodes, Mike Johnson

Raphael Salinas, Martha Solon

Susie & Barrie Hurtubise

Dave Calvert & The Collective provided the music for the evening

Last ones standing at the end of the night

The Men's Club Championship began August 20th and 21st with a stroke qualifier and match play quarterfinals. Nineteen participants took on the championship tees in pursuit of Mountain Glen's most illustrious crown.

The field was jam-packed with talent including 4 former champions, 2 runner-ups, and the reigning senior champion. With a field of players half his age, 80-year-old Frank Costanzo proved age is just a number by advancing through the medal round and into the quarterfinals. Unfortunately Frank’s hopes for the title were derailed in the quarterfinals against reigning champion Kevin Foster.

The Club Championship will come to an end September 2nd & 3rd. The remaining four players are Kevin Foster, James Madison, Hoppy Puckett, and Charlie Sturgill.

The Men's Senior club championship was held on August 24th and 25th. Weather was mixed as 31 players battled it out. The final results were:

• Senior Champion (50+ years old): Brad Hartley, Runner-Up, Frank Costanzo
• Super Senior Champion (65+ years old): Nick Joseph, Runner-Up, Dennis Ellenwood
• Legends Champion (80+ years old): Gene Cesca, Runner-Up, Bobby Taylor

With handicap winners:

• Senior Net Champion (50+ years old): Tim Mathis, Runner-Up, Goose Guice
• Super Senior Net Champion (65+ years old): Don Tingen, Runner-Up, Rick Flint
• Legends Net Champion (80+ years old): Don Springer

Dave Burleson and Bill Sellers completed their final Junior Golf Camp of the 2022 season August 2nd-4th. Sixteen children participated. Many of the campers participated in all three camps this summer and Dave and Bill were very happy to see tremendous strides from all of their campers. They look forward to teaching more successful Golf Camps next summer.

Winning the Championship flight for the fourth consecutive year was Beth Hill, with a total of 164 for the 36 holes. Martha Serola was the low net winner in the Championship Division. 

In the 9-hole Division, winner of low gross was Pam Roth, with 123 over the two-week competition and the low net winner was Gerri Emkey, with a net 88.

For second-flight handicaps in the 20's, Cletia Bowron won low gross with a 191 and Larisa Sanders won second flight net with a 157.

Third flight (handicaps in the 30's) was won by Adele Carter with a 213 cumulative score over the two days. Terri West won 3rd flight low net with a 157.

Beth Hill, winner, Women's Championship level, four consecutive years

Martha Serola, low net winner, Championship Division

The two-day Eclectic Tournament ended on August 9th. Players posted some great numbers due to the opportunity to better their scores in the second round. The net winners for the 18 Hole division of the MGWGA are Adele Carter with a net 60! Bindy Lang was second place with a net 61. Next was Beth Hill with a net 62, and Martha Serola came in 4th with a net 64. In fifth place, Lynn Barratt shot a net 66.

In the Nine-Hole Division, Lori Herter posted a 35 to win first place. Donna Rayburn edged out Pam Roth for second place with a net 36 to Pam's net 37. Gerri Emkey placed 4th with a 38.

On September 1st, the MGWGA will host Linville Land Harbor for an Invitational. The players will enjoy a light breakfast, nine holes of golf, and a luncheon.  

On September 13th, the nine and eighteen hole golfers will play a scramble followed by a luncheon and general meeting, including installation of 2023 Officers. 

The officers for the next season in 2023 are: Beth Hill, President; Martha Solon, Vice President; Adele Carter, Secretary; Frances Allen, Treasurer; Gerri Emkey, Social Chair; and Terri West, Tournament Chair.  

The Mountain Glen Women’s Golf Association has had a spectacular 2022 season! Thank you to Lynda Dowdell, Martha Serola, Martha Solon, Frances Allen, Gerri Emkey, and Beth Hill who served as officers and committee chairs! And, welcome to Lee Neel, Kathy Peterson, and Helen Sluzuk, our newest members!

By now I'm sure everyone has noticed the new sculpted sign at the entryway to Mountain Glen.

The sculpture, donated anonymously, was created by artist, Jerry Stringham, has been wood sculpting with a chainsaw for more than 15 years (a talent he learned from his father). Jerry has created all kinds of animals, including birds, dogs, cats, rabbits, fox, fish, pigs, and of course, his ever-popular black bears, many of which can be seen in front of homes around Mountain Glen. He also creates custom signs for businesses, such as the one he just finished for Mountain Glen.

Bob and Barb Smallback, both wearing shirts sewn by Barb. 

Many of you know Barb and Bob Smallback from their daily walks around Mountain Glen or from the twilight dinners, cookouts, and potlucks they attend. When I recently complemented Barb on a dress she was wearing, she mentioned she had made it and I was impressed. (And also immediately became a fan girl since I sewed many of my clothes growing up.) It's rare to find someone who makes their own clothes today (much less most of their wardrobe). I also knew I had my latest victim, I mean subject, for "Neighbor News." Little did I know I would be getting two for the price of one.

Barb learned to sew when she was ten years old and it wasn't long before her wardrobe was filled with her own handiwork. "If you look back at my school photos from junior high school on, I'm wearing either a blouse or a dress I made in each one." She made her clothes through junior high, high school, and college. When she began her career she even made her suits and blouses for work. However, as her career got more demanding and she had a son, sewing took a back seat and she really didn't pick it up again until after her son, Scott was grown. 

In addition to making her own clothes, Barb makes clothes for Bob and especially enjoys making Hawaiian shirts (for both of them), often ordering the fabric from Hawaii. She also sews upholstery and other items.  

But the big surprise was finding out that Bob also knows how to sew, having been taught by his mother when he was young. In the sewing department, he pretty much confines himself now to sewing patches on their backpacks of places they've visited and reattaching the occasional loose button. Like Barb, Bob has the creative bug and showed me several lamps he made, as well as some outdoor furniture. He pointed out examples of several other things he made but by that time my head was swimming from the industriousness of these two!

A few of the many Hawaiian shirts Barb has made for bob using fabric from Hawaii.

Bob displaying his handiwork on their backpacks.

For our many year-round residents and others who may be visiting around the holiday season, the annual Mountain Glen Holiday Potluck is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6PM. Your hosts for the evening will be Gail & Jon Patterson and Carrie & Raphel Salinas.

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Old Hampton Store & Barbeque

Live music featuring a wide range of local artists Thursday through Saturday starting at 12 PM and then again at 6 PM. Sunday music at noon. Click the title link to visit their Facebook page, where they post weekly updates on upcoming music. If it rains, the music moves inside.

Grandfather Winery

Music & Eleven80 Food Truck

Live music every Wednesday – Saturday 2-5 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM.

Linville Falls Winery

Live music every Thursday/Friday/Saturday from 3-6 PM. Rotating array of gourmet Food Truck offerings from 12-6 PM T/F/S. 

Banner Elk Winery

Live music every Friday and Sunday 1-5 PM and Saturdays 12-6 PM.

September 3-4 - Art on the Greene 10AM - 5 PM, Historic Banner Elk School, 185 Azalea Cir SE

September 3-4 - Mile High Kite Festival 10AM - 4PM, Prizes for the biggest kite flown and more. Additional fun activities include a parachute kite race for kids, face painting, kiddie rides, live music, and a variety of craft and food vendors. 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, Admission free, parking $5

September 7-10 - Avery County Agricultural and Horticultural Fair, Livestock competitions and exhibits, and a wide variety of food and attractions. Avery County Fairgrounds, 661 Vale Rd. Weekdays 5PM - 10:30PM, Sat. 1PM - 10:30PM, free admission and parking, Amusement ride wristbands are $15 - $20

September 9-11 - 2022 Fall Roan Mountain Naturalists Rally, Numerous educational field trip options such as birds, wild flowers, useful plants, mushrooms and many more. Pre-registration is required.

September 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 - Autumn at Oz 11AM - 4PM, The Land of Oz theme park features characters from Dorothy's adventures following the yellow brick road, Many dates/times already sold out. Click link for tickets. 889 Elderberry Ridge Road, Beech Mountain

October 8-9 - Spruce Pine Potter's Market Cross Street Building, 10AM - 5PM

October 8-9 - Oktoberfest at Sugar Mountain, 10AM - 5PM 

October 15-16 - Wooly Worm Festival Historic Banner Elk School, 185 Azalea Cir SE tickets $6 or $7 adults, $4 or $5 children 6-12 (cash/credit card), children 5 and under free