This Week at MGCC!

SOCIAL UPDATES

Christmas Brunch!

Sunday, December 22 from 10A - 130P!

Plus, Santa will stop by both days from 11A - 1P for greetings & pictures!

As always, we'll have stations for cookie decorating and games....

Member Christmas Cocktail Party

To close out the year we will be drawing 2 winners for King of Clubs!

In addition to our King of Clubs buffet

we will also have complimentary appetizers and wintery drink specials!

New Year's Eve Dinner

4 - Course Dinner specially put together by Chef Ron Maggi!

Soup & Salad Bar, Choice of (1) Appetizer, Choice of Side, plus Dessert Bar included with Purchase of Entrée

Please call for dinner reservations (217) 234-8831

*All items, including entrees, available to be order 'A La Carte'*

WEEKLY DINING SCHEDULE

Clubhouse will be CLOSED

Monday, December 23 - Monday, December 30

Golf Update

WINTER HOURS - 45 Degree Rule

Pro Shop will be open, carts available on any day the high temperature is expected to be 46 degrees or above, with the exception of Christmas - January (below).

Golf course remains open for play to those who wish to walk or have a private cart, assuming there is no frost and/or snow throughout the course.

PRO SHOP WILL CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH - FRIDAY, JANUARY 31ST

We have been very fortunate to have the membership's support in removing 200+ dead, dying and destructive trees from the course over the past several years. We believe now is the time to begin repopulating certain areas of the course. In doing so, we also want to offer an opportunity to honor any members who have gone before us with both a permanent and growing tribute. Members may design a Memorial marker (seen above), with Board approval on tree species & location. The Club will then coordinate purchase and installation of tree and memorial. All net proceeds will go directly to Capital Improvement funds.

If this is something you might be interested in, please reach out to Donavan by email billing@mattooncountryclub.com for details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Dear Members,

We would like to share an opportunity to honor the memory of our son, Tyler Ross Jones, who passed away at the age of 26. In Tyler’s memory, we have established a Memorial Fund and are sponsoring the Santa Claus House in partnership with the City of Mattoon and Lightworks. Tyler had a deep love for family, children, and Christmas, and operating the Santa House reflects his affection for the holiday season and the Mattoon community.

The Santa House, which was beautifully restored, opened to the public for the first time in 2022. Families are welcome to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus free of charge, with each family enjoying a private visit where children can share their Christmas wishes. Last year, members of MG&CC and their families graciously volunteered as greeters, helping us to make these visits even more special by welcoming each family and ensuring a smooth, memorable experience.

This year, we are again seeking volunteers. Shifts will be brief—just 1.5 to 2 hours—and members can sign up as individuals or with their families. Greeting the children and their families brings such joy, and the reward is seeing the happiness on the faces of the kids as they visit Santa and Mrs. Claus.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Bob at Mattoonbob45@gmail.com or call 217-254-6428. Bob will manage the schedule, coordinate reminders, and provide all details for your role as a greeter.

Thank you in advance for helping us bring joy to the community during this special season.

Warm regards,

Judy, Bob, Garth, and Mandy Jones

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