Seabrook Island Club News
September 28th, 2010


In This Issue
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
SHOP TALK
GOLF NEWS
TENNIS NEWS
HOURS OF OPERATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

BOHICKET'S & PALMETTO ROOM CLOSED AT 2PM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

Bohicket's & Palmetto Room will be closing at 2pm on Saturday, October 2nd for The Member-Guest Dinner. We will reopen at 10am on Sunday, October 3rd for brunch.

PELICAN'S NEST HOURS OF OPERATION

October 1 - October 17, Friday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm, "Limited Grill Menu"


SEABROOK ISLAND STORAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
All items at the storage slips/bays at the Seabrook Island Club

MUST BE RE-REGISTERED by October 1, 2010 or they will be sold or disposed of. Please Contact Engineering at (843) 768-7545 or by e-mail at jwilcox@discoverseabrook.com to obtain a new form or select the link below. Thank you!




UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS

MEMBER-GUEST COCKTAIL PARTY AT THE BEACH CLUB
Wednesday, September 29th
6:00pm
The Member-Guest Committee has decided to open up the welcome cocktail reception to all of the membership. If you are interested in attending and have not registered for the golf tournament, please RSVP to Michelle Pitney at 768-7849. Member charge bar will be available.

ALAN FLEMING CHAMPIONSHIPS COCKTAIL PARTY & AUCTION
Alan Fleming Championships Cocktail party and Auction to benefit Hospice of Charleston in the Atlantic Room Thursday, October 7th at 6.30 pm. Fabulous silent and live Auction items available - a week's stay in Taos, N. Mexico, artwork from Seabrook's finest artists and photographers, tickets for Family Circle Tennis, golf packages, gorgeous jewelry, dinners from Seabrook's finest chefs, Charleston Escape packages, and much much more ...



The Committee has again decided to open the Cocktail party and Auctions to the entire Club Membership. We'd love to have many of you there to share the evening, so sign up soon as capacity is limited!



To attend, please call the Racquet Club at 768-7543 before Saturday October 2. Cost is $35, and we won't be able to issue any refunds after Sunday October 3.


BREAKFAST WITH THE GM
Friday, October 8th
The Deveaux Room at 8:30am

Call Michelle Pitney at 768-7849 for reservations

Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with our General Manager Caleb Elledge.


SHOP TALK



Seabrook Shoppe




Wednesday member special

Take and additional 10% off the member price on all beach bags.



The Seabrook Shoppe welcomes the participants in the men's member guest event. Please stop by and check out our great sales and new merchandise.

Don't forget to bring along your 10% off coupon.



Great new sweaters for the fall are in from Splendor. Our new line of exercise and leisure wear has been a great success, come in and see it today.



Golf Shop

We have also just taken delivery of a large order of Spartina 449, the beautiful bags and accessories everyone loves. Many new fall lines and groups are in for both men and women, including the ever popular Splendor! sweaters, so be sure to take some time to look next time you are passing through.



On-Line Shop


Check out the new Seabrook items at Shop Seabrook On-line. Make shopping for Seabrook logo items a breeze without ever leaving home. Point, click, and your purchase will be on the way to you or to whomever you wish! Go to www.discoverseabrook.com for the link to the website.



GOLF NEWS



SILGA Island Cup at Kiawah Island Club's Cassique Course Thursday, October 14


This annual ladies interclub event will be held at Cassique this year. Play will begin with a 9 am shotgun start and the entry fee is $50 per player which includes a luncheon following play. Sign ups are currently being taken in the golf shop.



MGA President's Cup Friday, October 15 & Saturday, October 16

Our club's only 4 man team event, the President's Cup kicks off with a cocktail party for players and spouses on Thursday evening. Players compete over two days using two formats, Captain's Choice Scramble on Friday and Two-Low Net Balls of the Foursome on Saturday. Lunch and awards will be held following play on Saturday. Pick your partners and call the golf shop at 768-2529 to enter this exciting event.


SILGA Member-Guest October 22nd

Reservations are being accepted for this year's SILGA Member Guest Tournament. The tournament is Friday, October 22 with an 8:45 Shot Gun on Crooked Oaks. A light Breakfast Buffet with muffins, juice, and coffee will be served before the event and an awards luncheon will be held following the tournament round.

Included in the event will be a 6:30 dinner at the Club on Thursday, October 21st. House wine, included in the cost, will be available for our pre-dinner social at 6:00 PM. The entry fee is $100 per person.

Please RSVP to Ruth Ann Prevost at raprevos@bellsouth.net as soon as possible. To RSVP, just email your name along with your guest's name/names, address(es) and club affiliation (needed for handicap information) to Ruth Ann. We will then send the printed invitation to your guest(s).



If you would like to play in the event but do not have a guest, please let us know. We may need you to complete a foursome!


Adult Clinics

Every Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:30 the professional staff conducts a short game clinic on pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. One week, we focus on chipping and putting. The next week, we focus on pitching and bunker. So, if you are beginner or just need a tune-up on the short game, call the Golf Shop, 768-2529, to sign up. The cost is $15.



On Thursdays from 9:30- 10:30 and Saturdays from 12 - 1, the professional staff conducts a 1 hour clinic devoted to the full swing. This is a great way for you and your guests to get quality instruction prior to playing or just to hone your skills. Whatever your playing level, the full swing clinic can aid your swing development. The cost is $15.00.

TENNIS NEWS



New men's Adidas Barricade 6.0 has arrived!

The best-selling, highest-performance shoe in tennis, the Adidas Barricade just got an upgrade. This classic has been re-engineered with TPU 3-Stripes and stability claw technology for sure-footed performance. adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot adds a faster spring.



Synthetic leather upper for lightweight durability; Ultra-durable TPU toe protection guard

adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot maintains propulsion and efficiency

Textile lining and molded EVA insole for anatomical comfort

TORSION® provides adaptive midfoot support

adiPRENE® under the heel for superior cushioning at impact

adiWEAR® 6 outsole offers the ultimate in high-wear durability; Stability claws help maintain quick cuts and fast footwork


2010 Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court State Championship
October 6th-10th


Online registration deadline is Thursday, September 30th !!

Members may access the tournament homepage in the tennis section of the club website under the "Alan Fleming" tab. For those of you who use the USTA general searchable schedule the Tournament ID number is # 704137610.

***ALL MEMBERS PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DONATIONS TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION WHICH IS THE ALAN FLEMING FUNDRAISER FOR THIS YEAR***

League Tennis

Interclub League Tennis is getting underway for the Fall and our courts will be filled with fun, exciting and competitive matches most mornings of the week!! Look for schedules to be posted in the Racquet Club pro shop. Most play takes place in the morning, typically a 9:30am start time, and members are encouraged to come out and watch their friends compete against players of similar ability from across the Charleston area. All team captains are asked to please turn in a copy of their schedules to the pro shop at their earliest convenience and to please submit their their rosters to Mike Kiser, Head Tennis Professional, prior to the start of the season. Any additions or changes to the roster during the season also should be submitted in advance.



Fall Programs


The Fall Tennis schedule has begun and runs through Friday, November 26th. A weekly schedule of clinics and round robins is available in the tennis section of the website, or you may contact the pro shop directly for more information or to sign up for a program. In addition to our weekly fall schedule we invite you to take advantage of our new "Fall Season Instructional Package Discounts". Frequent play coupled with professional instruction is the most effective way to improve your game quickly and the fall is a great time to be on the courts! We invite you to take advantage of these seasonal offers to help take your tennis game to the next level. The offerings include "Private Lesson" Package Series Discounts, "Custom Group" Lesson packages, and "Customized Tennis Camps". For more information or to start a series please contact the pro shop directly at 843 768-7543.


Private Lesson Package Series Discounts

Purchase a series of 5 private lessons with the pro of your choice and the sixth lesson is free!! A package of regular lesson times can be a great way to take your game to the next level in a short period of time. Lesson series must be completed within a two month time frame.



Custom Group Lesson Package discounts

Members may select the time and participants of their choice for these clinics.

This package consists of a four week program of one hour group clinics.

Three person clinic for four weeks $60*

Four or more person clinic for four weeks $54*

*Price reflects a 25% discount, all times are booked based on pro availability



Customized Camps

Offer good through March 1st, 2011

This program is designed for team captains and group organizers.

Any group with a minimum of 8 players participating in 4 or more hours of camp instruction qualifies the captain/organizer for a free camp! For non resident members looking to bring a qualifying tennis group to Seabrook Island, your camp instruction will be free!



TNT (Tennis in No Time)

This program is specifically designed for players who have never played tennis or have not played in a number of years. It emphasizes the basics of doubles play combining both skills and strategy. The program consists of four one hour sessions that will teach social doubles play in two weeks! The next session begins Tuesday, October 12th and runs through October 21st. Classes take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm. Advanced registration and a minimum number of students are required. For more information or to reserve a spot you may contact the pro shop at 768-7543.


Ladies Quads Continue into the Fall!

NEW TIME!! Every Thursday at 8:30am

Pre sign is required and space may be limited

This program is currently open to women of all levels and is designed to provide competitive outlet for play on an ongoing/regular basis. All league teams are encouraged to participate in this program and use it as your weekly team practice for the summer months. Players may register in advance in the pro shop. Sign ups after each Tuesday (48 hours prior to the date) will be accepted on a space available basis. If it is your first time playing in the quadrant the pro's will place you in what they feel is the appropriate position utilizing NTRP and prior experience as guidelines.


HOURS OF OPERATION

RECREATION

Beach Club Pools

Open Daily 7am - 6pm September 7th - October 17th



Towel Services

Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th



Beach Club Arcade

Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm September 7th - October 17th


FOOD & BEVERAGE



Pelican's Nest

Hostess Stand - 768.1244

ToGo Food - 768-7785
October 1 - October 17, Friday - Sunday, 11am - 6pm, "Limited Grill Menu"


Island House

Hostess Stand - 768.2571



Bohicket's Lounge

Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm


Palmetto Room

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm

Sunday Brunch

Palmetto Room & Bohicket's Lounge 10am - 2pm



Locker Room Services

Open Daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm



Blue Heron Cafe

768.7520

Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 2pm



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