2016 DATES ANNOUNCED MAY 18-22
GREYSTONE
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GLANCE FOUNDERS *Wednesday-Sunday Dining Wednesday-Thursday 10:30a-8:00p Friday-Sunday 7:00a-8:00p Golf Wednesday-Sunday Course 7:30a-dusk Shop 7:00a-7:00p
LEGACY *Friday-Tuesday Dining Monday-Tuesday 10:30a-8:00p Friday-Sunday 7:00a-8:00p Golf Friday-Tuesday Course 7:30a-dusk Shop 7:00a-7:00p Performance Center daily except Thursdays
Pool Family Pool open daily through August 9th, then weekends only through September 7th
Tennis Shop M-Th 8a-7p | F 8a-6p Sa 8a-5p | Su 12-5p Courts 8am-9pm
Where your dreams become memories Phone | 205.980.5200 Email | comments@greystonecc.com Website | www.greystonecc.com
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*Subject to change. Please refer to the E-News for the up-to-date course & clubhouse legend.
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EVENT CALENDAR Dining & Social, Golf, Aquatics, Tennis & Fitness
INAUGURAL CAMP INTENTS
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CULINARY CORNER
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Recipe for Fried Honey Buns with Maple Bacon Ice Cream
JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR
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Events throughout the day
GROOVE ON THE GREEN
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FREE outdoor concert
FITNESS & 5K
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NEW Fitness Center coming SOON!
BE THE MATCH—TENNIS
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Charity tournament
SUMMER CAMP One week of fun at The Stone
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Now that summer is fully upon us, I hope that you are availing yourself to everything Greystone has to offer. We have all patiently waited for the monsoon season to subside so that we can enjoy our club. If you have not noticed already, there have been some terrific improvements to both the adult and family pool. Also, with new Pool Grill equipment arriving in the next few days, you will soon be enjoying an expanded menu at the pool which should satisfy any appetite. While enhancements have been taking place at the pool, other club areas are “dressed� and ready to go. Both golf courses are in terrific condition thanks to Jason Miller and his staff. Many of you enjoyed the courses with the completion of a fantastic Member-Guest during which Greystone hosted 128 teams at the Founders and Legacy Course. Congratulations to Wayne Graves & his guest Glen Hosey on winning the tournament. Recognition would be incomplete without noting the service and dedication of our entire golf and food & beverage staff. Thanks to the Greystone Team for continuing to make this the premier Member-Guest in the Southeast. For our tennis enthusiasts, I am sure you have noticed renovations in the Tennis Clubhouse including new carpet and painting. Speaking of the Clubhouse, major changes are underway with the renovation of the Founders lower level. At this writing, the new fitness facility is anticipated to open sometime in August. If you have not been by to take a look, it is shaping up to be a terrific facility. Stay tuned for an announcement of our Grand Opening of the new Fitness Center. As the Fitness Center races to completion, the plans are already in place for the start of our new restaurant and bar. The artist’s renderings are absolutely spectacular and I am confident our membership will love this venue. Anticipated opening will be in the March 2016 timeframe.
The venerable 19th Hole will no longer be available when Founders restaurant construction begins in early August. To minimize inconvenience, the club will utilize a larger beverage cart stationed at the turn which will include all of the usual items plus sandwiches and hot dogs. In addition, we now have the window open at the golf operations center to purchase drinks and snacks before or during rounds. Many of the improvements you see around the Club are due in part to a set of fresh, professional eyes. I would like to thank General Manager David Porter for his efforts in making Greystone even better. I also wanted to take a moment to update and thank you for continuing to refer and recruit new members to our club. Membership growth has outpaced any year in the recent past and fewer members are electing to leave the club. This certainly reflects a healthy state of growth in our membership which we hope will continue as we build our world class facilities and enhance the overall experience when you come to the club. As always, if you know of individuals interested in membership, please have them contact Membership Director Ashley Fuentes, afuentes@greystonecc.com or (205) 986-5146. Serve as a Greystone Ambassador and help integrate new and prospective members. Join us for the Ambassador Reception on July 22. Details on page 3. Thank you once again for your patience as we finalize the fitness center and continue building for the future. I look forward to seeing you at the Club.
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Dear Members, I hope you are having a great summer so far! We are making significant progress with staff development and many new initiatives for improvement. Overall, I am very proud of the staff for embracing of the new culture. You will see more excitement, knowledge and on the spot decision making to enhance your experience at Greystone. Hopefully, you are starting to see a shift toward our development.
Thank you to all the members who came out to Fun Friday and welcomed me to Greystone! I look forward to meeting those of you who could not make it. We just may need to do it again! We have implemented some exciting changes at the pool for the summer season! We have a new expanded menu, adult lounge in the family pool area to catch sporting events, new portable bars, soft serve ice cream, improved maintenance, water basketball, palm trees for a tropical atmosphere and much more. Please come enjoy the day. Over the month of July you will see new uniforms in each department. We are creating a more professional and synergized look for the staff. We will have clear standards for wearing and caring for the uniforms. The Fitness Center project is coming to fruition and scheduled to open in August. The space looks amazing. In the coming weeks we will be offering construction tours for those of you that are curious before the grand opening. The new restaurant design is complete and the final plans are being developed for pricing. Once a contract is in place for the restaurant, we will share the fully designed renderings with you. The timing for the demolition to begin is early August. We will create alternatives for the turn when the 19th Hole is out of service. Membership interest and growth continues. We are out pacing our budgeted membership numbers in new members and less resignations. Both are equally important to our plan. Some of our new initiatives include grass roots residential efforts and attracting retirees to the Birmingham area.
Our annual Fourth of July celebration is positioned to be one of the best yet. We have increased the seating, added another buffet, created additional activities for the kids, and hired a top notch band. There are many positive changes on the rise as we progress through the summer months. I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy all of what the club has to offer. As a reminder from last month’s article, our Staff Mission is “To Create Positive Memorable Experiences for Members and their Guests during Each Visit to the Club.” Our Staff Vision is “To develop all Members into Raving Fans!” I am looking forward to getting to know each you. Warmest Regards,
David W. Porter, CCM General Manager dporter@greystonecc.com | (205) 986-5148
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EVENTS CALENDAR Dining & Social
KID’S SUMMER CAMP
FUN FRIDAY: RED, WHITE & BOOM
Join fellow campers on Sunday, July 12th at the pool at 3:00 p.m. for an ice cream social. Camp will include swimming, tennis, golf, arts & crafts, lunch, 2 shirts and a hat. Camp hours: 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Cost is $275 per child. Grandchildren and friends welcome!
• • • Friday, July 3rd Kickoff your weekend celebrating America! Invite your friends and family to enjoy the festivities. Live music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drink special and dinner selections. 6:00 p.m. Founders Patio. Casual attire. Credit cards accepted.
• • • Monday, July 13th—Friday, July 17th
Contact Summer Camp Director Elizabeth Danson at camp@greystonecc.com to signup today.
GREYSTONE AMBASSADOR RECEPTION GREYSTONE’S ANNUAL JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR • • • Saturday, July 4th
• • • Wednesday, July 22nd
Events throughout the day! Page 9 has all the details.
Greystone Members who volunteere to serve as Ambassadors will enjoy a reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a brief presentation on Greystone news & updates.
RONNIE MCDOWELL SHOW
6:00 p.m. arrival / 6:30 presentation. Founders Clubhouse.
• • • Saturday, July 11th
GROOVE ON THE GREEN
Member Frank Shikle brings the band Streetkar to • • • Saturday, July 25th Greystone! Reserve your tickets by contacting Mr. Shikle at (205) 253-5708. The Greystone Foundation presents a FREE outdoor concert featuring Nashville’s premier Fleetwood Mac experience, WORLD 6:30 p.m. doors open / 7:00 p.m. show TURNING. Concert for Members, Residents and their invited Founders Clubhouse. Tickets $30 each. Guests. VIP tables available by contacting greystonefoundation@gmail.com or (205) 202-0241. Grounds open 5:30 p.m. / Concert 7:00 p.m. Founders Driving Range
CAMP “INTENTS” • • • Friday, August 14th & Saturday, August 15th
• • • Friday, July 10th
Inaugural overnight campout! Bonfire all night with s’more roasting and stories around the fire. Scavenger hunt and sack Individual 15-minute fittings from 3-8pm. Reserve your time by calling races. Movie from 9-11pm. Breakfast buffet in the morning. Greystone staff will assist with tent setup and takedown. the Founders Front Desk at Children under 19 must be accompanied overnight by a parent or 986-5120. Jackets exclusively guardian. Signup by calling 986-5120. designed for Greystone Members. Year-round weight 90% wool and 7:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Founders Range. $20 per camper. 10% cashmere. Founders Clubhouse
LUAU POOL PARTY • • • Friday, July 31st Hawaiian games including limbo & hula hooping. Sip on island beers and cocktails while enjoying roasted pig, pineapple glazed chicken, coconut shrimp, mango fried rice, coconut pie and pineapple cake. No need to find a sitter! Games for all age children at the family pool at 6:30pm. Dive-In Movie at 8pm. 6:30 p.m. / Adult Pool / $25++ / Tropical attire
Golf LADIES’ GOLF DAY • • • Thursday, July 2nd The lady golfers of Greystone welcome all ages and skill levels. Their goal is to build camaraderie among members and have fun.
FUN FRIDAY: BACK TO SCHOOL COSTUME CONTEST
9:00 a.m. shotgun. Founders. Signup by contacting the Golf Shop at 986-5126.
• • • Friday, August 7th
MEMBER-MEMBER MEN’S TOURNAMENT
We’re throwing back to good ole high school days. Come decked out in creative school day garb. Take it up a notch and dress as the cafeteria lunch lady. As always, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live music, drink specials and dinner selections.
• • • Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th
6:00 p.m. Founders Patio. Casual attire. Credit cards accepted.
One of Greystone’s “majors” is right around the corner. This year’s event will be at both courses with a 9am shotgun each day. Friday, July 10th is the Pairings Party (spouses welcome) at 6:30 p.m., Founders Clubhouse. Register at greystonecc.com ASAP as we anticipate a full field. *Please register as a team. If you are seeking a partner, please let us know and we’ll help find your teammate. Register online at greystonecc.com
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GREYSTONE GREY JACKET FITTING
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FREE INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS JUNIOR STROKE PLAY TOURNAMENT • • • Tuesday, July 14th Junior players will enjoy 18 holes of golf at Legacy. 2:00 p.m. / $60 / Signup at greystonecc.com Questions? bspeakman@greystonecc.com
JUNIOR GOLF CAMP • • • Tuesday-Thursday, July 14-16
• • • Wednesdays & Thursdays in July Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone. Drop-in workshops open to members of all ages & skill levels. Dates & topics: July 1-2 Bunker; July 8-9 Driver; July 15-16 Shot Shapes; July 22-23 Finesse Wedges; July 29-30 Pitching. Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. & Thursdays 9:00-10:30 a.m. Visit greystonecc.com > Blackburn Golf > Programs to see the location for each of the workshops.
Beginner to intermediate skill levels. Ages 6-12. 8:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Legacy Golf Performance Center Members $270 / Non-members $300. Contact Brian Speakman to signup, bspeakman@greystonecc.com
COUPLES FRIDAY NIGHT BLAST
Aquatics
• • • Saturday, July 31st
WATER VOLLEYBALL
Back by popular demand! This is a fun non-pressure way to have a great time with your partner. We will have competitive and noncompetitive flights. Enjoy 9 holes at the Founders Course.
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5:00 p.m. shotgun. $10 per couple. Signup at greystonecc.com.
JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP • • • Tuesday & Wednesday, August 4th & 5th Males and females, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Tuesday play at the Founders Course and Wednesday at the Legacy Course. Signup at greystonecc.com Questions? bspeakman@greystonecc.com
MEN’S & SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP • • • Friday-Sunday, August 21-23 A Greystone Major separated into a men’s and seniors’ division. Further details to be announced via email.
Fun and FREE adult volleyball games offered every Sunday through Labor Day! We hope you are taking advantage of the drink specials on the Adult Pool Deck during this time. 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Adult Pool
DIVE-IN MOVIES • • • Every Friday Every Friday night until August 7th, we’re showing a movie poolside on our giant projector screen. Free popcorn! Guest fees waived after 7pm on Fridays. Cash & credit card accepted. Here’s the movie lineup: The Lego Movie, Paddington, The Maze Runner (PG-13), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water, and our second annual Robin Williams Tribute: Flubber. *SPECIAL* See the 1975 classic “Jaws” on July 10th at 8pm. Drink Specials for 21+ including the famous Shark Bite! Free popcorn and shark gummies for all! 8:00 p.m. Family Pool. $7 (ages 6 & up) & $3.50 (ages 2-5)
Signup at greystonecc.com
SECOND ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST
LADIES’ GUEST DAY
• • • Saturday, August 15th
• • • Friday, August 28th Ladies, invite a guest for a fun day on the links! Additional information coming soon. Signup by contacting the Golf Shop at 986-5126.
Don’t miss DJ Chuck, complimentary games, an inflatable waterslide and face painting. Frozen treats and draft beer specials. Celebrate the kids going back to school at the pool for FREE! Guests are $5. 1-5 p.m. / Family Pool / Guests $5
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Tennis INDEPENDENCE DAY MIXER • • • Thursday, July 2nd Celebrate America on the courts. The entire family in invited. The only requirement is that you can play matches. Fresh watermelon & beverages. Please signup in the Tennis Shop.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Tennis Complex. Signup in the Tennis Shop.
BB&T ATLANTA OPEN TRIP • • • Monday, July 27th Greystone Junior are invited to take a trip with the Tennis Pros to the BB&T Atlanta Open Kids Weekend. The special weekend offers kids 18 years of age and under to attend the day’s matches for free, when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
USTA JUNIOR NOVICE TOURNAMENT • • • Saturday, August 29th Greystone’s beginner junior players are encouraged to participate. Signup available on the USTA.com website at a later date.
More info coming soon.
JUNIOR STATE CLOSED CAMP • • • Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 Greystone Juniors planning to compete in State Closed should participate in this preparatory camp. Signup by contacting the Tennis Shop at 986-5154. 10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Fitness SAVE THE O’S 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN • • • Saturday, August 29th This event is held in memory of Lori Johnson and 13,000 other women who die each year of ovarian cancer. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation (NLOCF) for research.
GAME, SET, BE THE MATCH CHARITY TOURNAMENT
Event details on page 14.
• • • Thursday-Sunday, August 20-23 Proceeds benefit "Be the Match" a 501(c)(3) dedicated to Bone Marrow Donation. Our goals are to raise awareness and encourage people ages 18-44 to join the Registry of Bone Marrow Donors. Friday night Players Party with exhibition matches featuring Bubba from the Rick & Bubba Show, weatherman James Spann, and Alabama & Auburn collegiate players. Live music from Greystone’s Gordie Stewart! Silent Auction with luxury Florida condo rentals, a new Louis Vuitton handbag, a diamond pendant from Coman Baum, and Alabama & Auburn packages up for bidding. Visit USTA.com and search for the event to register.
JULY 13-30 Founders Course aerification / Legacy open daily for golf & dining
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Friday, July 31 at 6:30 PM Hawaiian games, cocktails & cuisine Adult Pool No need to find a sitter! Games for all age children (we will divide them into age groups) at 6:30 PM at the Family Pool. Dive-In Movie for the kids at 8 PM.
Join us for Greystone’s inaugural overnight campout
CAMP INTENTS Friday, August 14th & Saturday, August 15th 7:00 PM until 8:00 AM | Founders Driving Range BONFIRE ALL NIGHT WITH S’MORE ROASTING AND STORIES AROUND THE FIRE SCAVENGER HUNT | SACK RACES MOVIE 9-11PM MEMBER CHARGE BAR 7PM-11PM BREAKFAST BUFFET $20 PER CAMPER Greystone staff will assist with tent setup and takedown. Children under the age of 19 must be accompanied overnight by their parent or guardian. Call 986-5120 to signup.
MONEY BUNS Fried Honey Buns with Maple Bacon Ice Cream INGREDIENTS Dough: 2 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/3 cup, warm water 1 cup, whole milk, room temp 8 oz. unsalted softened butter 3 large eggs 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5-6 cups, all-purpose flour Cinnamon sugar, pinch Icing: 2 cups, confectioners’ sugar ½ cup whole milk (approx.)
By Chef Daniel Mitchell The Iron Bowl has nothing on the competition that I witnessed on March 27 th in the kitchens at Greystone. With direction from Dave Porter, we put on the first annual Greystone Culinary Challenge. The staff did a fantastic job with plates ranging from southern sushi to scallops & hand-rolled pasta to dumplings, sous vide, pork belly, jicama slaw and everything in-between. Even though I may have seen a little more kitchen energy today than normal, I’m proud of the effort and passion this team brings to work day in and day out. The prizes they were seeking are a Greystone menu spot with their award-winning dish. The three finalists were Andrea Holder, Haley Johnson and Kelsie Bunt. Andrea prepared empanadas three ways with sriricha dipping sauce. Haley put out pork & beef dumplings with potato strings and Kelsie made an orange mascarpone cheesecake with chocolate flourless cake and raspberry sauce. You will definitely be tasting these dishes soon at the club. The overall winner was Rashad Holmes, first year student at UAB who has only been cooking for a short time, yet shows years of experience. His winning plate consisted of a fried homemade honey bun with vanilla glaze and bacon maple ice cream. This dessert is destined to be a Greystone signature item and will satisfy many members and guests for years to come.
MAPLE BACON ICE CREAM Ice cream: 3 large egg yolks ¼ cup, granulated sugar A pinch of kosher salt 1 cup, whole milk 1 cup, maple syrup 2 cups, heavy cream
The mixture should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Stir in maple syrup, transfer to a bowl & refrigerate until cold. Stir in heavy cream. Pour mixture into ice cream maker. Stir in bacon brittle (recipe below). Follow ice cream maker instructions.
Bacon Brittle: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 strips, smoked bacon 1 cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda PROCEDURE
Grease a sheet pan, set aside. Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. About 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Finely chop bacon. In another sauce pan, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until color turns golden. Cook another 2 minutes until light amber color. Remove from heat & immediately stir in butter and bacon bits. Pour mixture on to greased sheet pan and let cool until set. This should take about 15 minutes. Smash the brittle into small pieces.
Ice Cream base: In a medium mixing bowl, whip together the yolks, sugar and salt until pale yellow in color. Transfer to a sauce pan and whisk in the milk over medium heat. Cook over med heat, constantly stirring until simmering.
Bacon Brittle:
YIELD: 1 quart
PROCEDURE In a medium mixing bowl, mix the yeast and water, let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, set aside. In an electric mixer combine the milk, butter, eggs, honey, salt & vanilla. Mix with wire whip on medium speed until thoroughly mixed. Add the yeast mixture and continue mixing for 1 minute. Switch the whip to the dough hook attachment, reduce speed to low and add four cups of flour. After the flour is combined, raise speed to medium and continue kneading. Then add remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until dough releases from side of the bowl. Raise speed to medium high & knead for 10 mins. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead dough until very smooth. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic & set aside in a warm draft free spot until dough doubles in size. This should take about 1 hour. In a separate small mixing, mix the powdered sugar and milk until a thick icing is formed. Punch down dough on to a lightly floured surface & divide into 3 portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Roll out each ball into a 10”x13” rectangle & about ½ inch thick. Brush lightly with honey & lightly sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Starting on 1 side, roll the dough into a log shape. Pinch along the seam to seal & cut into nine 1½” thick slices. Carefully put each slice into a 350 degree deep fryer for approximately 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. While still warm, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with icing. Garnish with a scoop of maple bacon ice cream. YIELD: 9 SERVINGS
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FLAG DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT FOUNDERS & LEGACY Join the patriotic tournament by teeing off by 11:30 a.m. Register online or by calling the Golf Shop at 986-5126. The Founders range will close at 12:00 p.m. in preparation for July 4th festivities.
POOL SPLASHTACULAR & COOKOUT Pool open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM DJ Chuck spinning beats, awesome games, and contests from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.! Poolside Cookout from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. including Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Kettle Chips, Grilled Hamburgers, Grilled Hotdogs, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Cookies, Tea & Lemonade. Adults $12 plus tax & gratuity, Kids (ages 5-12) $6 plus tax & gratuity / Bar on Family Pool deck: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RADIO FLYER CHILDREN’S PARADE 3:00 PM SHARP in the Founders Circle Wear your patriotic colors and bring your flag and red wagon! If you’ve outgrown your red wagon, bring your scooter, tricycle or bike decorated in festive red, white and blue!
CARNIVAL GAMES, RIDES, FOOD & FUN
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The carnival is for all ages! NEW location on the Founders Driving Range. We’re taking the carnival to the next level & adding a Twist & Shout ride, gigantic moonwalk, obstacle course with an inflatable slide, Under the Sea bounce house (ages 5 & under), & several carnival games including batter up & ring toss. We will also have face painting, a balloon artist, snow cones, cotton candy & more!
BARBECUE BUFFETS AT FOUNDERS 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Reservations required for Founders Clubhouse main level indoor & terrace seating by calling 986-5120. Outside coolers with food & beverages are not permitted on Club property. Full buffet (no reservations required) in the 19th Hole & Founders Plaza with open seating outdoors. Cash & credit cards accepted in both areas. Menu: Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Brunswick Stew, Kettle Chips, Collard Greens, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Burgers & Hotdogs, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Boston Butt, Watermelon, and Holiday Desserts. Buffet price: $25/adult includes tea or soda & $10/child (ages 5-12) includes tea or soda.
CELEBRATION BEVERAGE STATIONS 3:00 PM - UNTIL Located in several areas around the Club. Serving beer, liquor, wine, soft drinks, sport drinks, and water. Cash, credit cards and member charge accepted. Please, no outside beverages.
LIVE MUSIC BY 8 MILE BEND 4-8 PM Five-man band 8 Mile Bend is coming from Savannah, Georgia to "rock the range" from 4-8pm. They play all types of music from rock to country, current hits, oldies, originals, & covers.
PIE EATING CONTEST 7:00 PM SHARP New this year! Signup to enter the contest today! Call 986-5120. The pie eating showdown will go down behind the Founders Clubhouse on the patio by the fountain. Must be ages 15 and up.
FAMOUS FIREWORKS SHOW AT FOUNDERS BEGINS AT DUSK Fireworks provided by Greystone Residential Association, Legacy Homeowners’ Association and Greystone Golf & Country Club. Bring chairs or a blanket. #SummerattheStone
Contact Ashley Fuentes to enroll in Signature Gold today—afuentes@greystonecc.com / (205) 986-5146.
Saturday, July 25th Founders Driving Range Grounds open 5:30 p.m. | Concert at 7:00 p.m. The Greystone Foundation presents a FREE outdoor concert featuring Nashville’s premier Fleetwood Mac experience, WORLD TURNING. Concert for Members, Residents and their invited Guests. VIP tables available by contacting greystonefoundation@gmail.com or (205) 202-0241.
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Dear Members, I am excited to tell you the new fitness facility will open very soon. Greystone is ready to evoke your best through offering a 4,000 square foot fitness and wellness facility outfitted with a wide variety of innovative fitness equipment, a large energizing group fitness room, separate male and female treatment rooms, on-site childcare center, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, 24 hour access, passionate highly qualified experts to assist you achieve, and a wide range of on-the-go health products. Come discover a new you when the center opens. A grand opening & ribbon cutting ceremony event is to be determined. Look for the date in upcoming club correspondence and plan to attend. The first 10 to arrive will receive a t-shirt, a free monthly unlimited specialty class pass, and a chance to win our ultimate monthly unlimited training package. Every member that attends walks away with a free specialty class pass. Enjoy healthy treats, a smoothie bar, cocktails, a complete tour of facility and treatment rooms, and much more.
Meet the entire fitness, wellness, and childcare staff
Get to know the highly qualified experts
Inspirational stories
See the amazing Group Fitness Schedule
Explore Programs and Services (Gold Elite, Running Group, G-Xtreme, Stone Fit Club, to name a few)
As always, I am committed to improving your health and fitness level as well as strive to make your experience worthwhile, fun, and productive. Remember to look for our grand opening event date. Commit to your health and find your power. You matter. You count. Greystone cares. Cheers to your health! Sincerely,
Christy Thompson Direct or Fitness fitness@greystonecc.com | 205.986.5139
Support Ovarian Cancer Research Are you interested in any of these ways to help and/or participate? □ Sponsor Gold Level $1,000 Silver Level $500 □ Register & attend—savetheos5k.com □ Do you live on Shandwick, King Stables, Greystone Drive, or Queensferry? If you live on these streets and wish to set-up a table in your yard/street during the event and make the runners’ experience a blast, please give us a call at 986-5139. Play loud music, dance, etc.! □ Give—Make check payable to NLOVCA or visit savetheos5k.com For more information please contact Christy or Todd by calling 986-5139 or emailing fitness@greystonecc.com To learn more, visit nlovca.org. This event is held in memory of Lori Johnson and 13,000 other women who die each year of ovarian cancer. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation (NLOCF) for research. To date, NLOCF has donated over $1,000,000 to ovarian cancer research with a majority of those funds going to the Gynecologic Oncology Department at UAB.
Save the O’s is a celebration of ovarian cancer survivors and a way to honor the memory of the many women we have lost to this disease. Friends and families come together dressed in teal in honor and in memory of these courageous women for a fun walk/run and community event. This family friendly event will feature the race, a silent auction, live music, food, and a pool party after the race. See you on August 29 th.
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We are having such an amazing summer! A little rainy, yes, but it has seemed to visit us more at night and that is ideal by this AquaGirl’s standards. 1) This May we reached 1,959 visits which made it the third busiest May for us ever. Your support of the pools showed, especially with the new Pool Grill menu & standards because our income actually grew by 18% making it the highest income for May EVER! Thank you for supporting your club! 2) We’ve registered 86 swimmers on the swim team & got our first mascot: “GARY!” I hope you’ve met him, the beloved new team member. 3) Let’s set an attendance record on July 4th! The Pools will be open from 10am6pm. Please feel free to bring your own lounge chair as we anticipate a large crowd. We’ll have DJ Chuck spinning beats, games, contests, and a poolside cookout from 12-3pm.
The Year of Improvements The Pools received extra attention this summer. Check out this list of improvements and changes we made: Palm Trees Outdoor Ice & Water Dispenser New kitchen equipment allowing faster service and a bigger & better menu Lounge chair towels New umbrellas and bases for the Adult Pool Soft Serve Ice Cream Water Basketball Game Professional Backstroke Flag Poles Commercial grade timed shower for Family Pool Deck Replaced storage benches in bathrooms Added concrete to Family Pool Deck and entrance Aqua Fitness class offered for FREE on Tuesdays & Saturdays Portable bar and coolers for the two Deck Waiters on weekends Beautiful covers for our buffet tables Underwater Barstools for Adult Pool Fresh uniforms and higher standards for all staff Toddler-friendly toys in the Mushroom Pool Pool House Exterior repaired & repainted along with new A/C unit Replaced noodles and Dive-In Movie screen Benches for Swim Meet’s Clerk-of-Course “Gary” the Gator Mascot for the Swim Team!
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GO GREEN! GO GATORS! Head Coach Jenna Petrocchi and Assistant Coach Alan Parsons have been leading a very fun-filled summer swim team! It’s been so rewarding seeing all the 5 & 6 year olds learning all of the strokes and getting over their fears. Plus the older kids have been getting great workouts that are conditioning them for their primary sports like Lacrosse, Football, Tennis, Gymnastics, Soccer and Baseball. As of late June, the Gators are UNDEFEATED against other The Pool Grill, Family Pool & Baby Mushroom local summer teams. In June, the team took Pool will be closing on September 27th with our trips to the Carmike Movie Theater & Skates 8th Annual Doggie Dip from 4-6pm. Beginning 280. In July, we’ll be going bowling and to August 10th, we will be closed weekdays and TreeTop Adventures! the Pool Grill will switch to a limited menu for Please note that the weekends. Adults may continue to use the Family Pool & Baby Adult Pool until September 30th, provided that Mushroom Pool will they have completed a Waiver of Liability for close at 2pm on use during non-operational/un-staffed hours. Tuesday, July 7th and 14th for our last 2 home Guest Use of Pools meets, at which point Please remember that non-dependents of the the Adult Pool will member (nieces/nephews, cousins, aunt/ open for all ages. The uncles, grandchildren, parents/grandparents, Gators are getting etc.) are considered Guests and will be charged excited about the the $5 guest fee. Only a member’s immediate Senior County dependent under the age of 26 (sons & Championship Meet on daughters) may utilize the Pools for no charge. August 1st & 2nd at the Ages 26 & up must be accompanied by the Birmingham Crossplex too! It’s a privilege to member or by an immediate dependent of the qualify and we encourage those that do to go member and will be charged the $5 guest fee. and compete and represent Greystone. TeamAll Guest Fees are charged regardless if the mates that do not qualify are encouraged to go Guest swims since it is a “Facility Fee” and not cheer as spectators. a “Swimming Fee.” Please visit the Greystone website, greystonecc.com to view our Meet & Social schedule for the remainder of July. On Sunday, August 16th, the team will be celebrating their successful summer with our Awards Banquet. More details will be available via e-Gator News. csweet @greystonecc.com | 776-3195
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GREYSTONE PRESENTS THE INAUGURAL
MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AUGUST 20-23, 2015 This is going to be an exciting USTA tennis tournament for adults of all skill levels. There will be singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Your USTA rating is your level. Our goal is to raise money for Be The Match, dedicated to delivering cures for blood cancers.
FRIDAY NIGHT PLAYER’S PARTY Player’s party with live music by Greystone’s own Gordie Stewart, exhibition matches, food, beverages, silent auction and giving tree
● Exhibition Match ● Bill "Bubba" Bussey from THE RICK & BUBBA SHOW and Ryen Valentine versus weatherman James Spann and Kristijan Mitrovski. Followed by a showcase of top players from the Alabama and Auburn tennis teams.
● Silent Auction ● Luxury Florida condo rentals, a new Louis Vuitton handbag, a diamond pendant from Coman Baum, and Alabama and Auburn packages up for bidding. For smaller donations, we will have a giving tree where you can make a small donation and receive a gift in return! Register at www.usta.com Tournament ID: 700084815 Entry Fee: $43.50 Prize money offered for Men's Open Singles & Doubles For sponsorship information, please visit: www.bethematchfoundation.org/greystonegamesetbethematch Sponsored by American Family Care and Charity Steel
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What it takes to be great
year giving countless hours of computer support on their own time to make the Greystone Invitational great. The list goes on with people who help score the event, marshal, spot golf balls, and post scores. Additionally, we have members and residents who open their homes to the college age players. Special thanks to Cyndi Smith and Kiki Kartos for coordinating this year’s housing program.
As we look around each and every day, there are things that stand head and shoulders above the rest. For most, it’s the things that you enjoy. It might be as small as getting a cup of your favorite coffee during the day or going to your favorite place for lunch. We have a tendency to forget about all of the time and effort that went Steve Smith into creating those specialties. These Director of Golf things just don’t happen on their ssmith@greystonecc.com own, there is a lot of trial and error There are many ways to support your 986-5151 involved as well as a dedicated club. For instance, person trying to make it great. One thing you can Hosting a corporate meeting or golf event. always count on is desire and effort. I often think Supporting your golf shops by purchasing from about Tiger Woods when he was in his prime. The amount of time and effort he put in to his golf Greystone where 100% of the proceeds go directly back to Greystone. game. It was said that it took Tiger six months to make a small swing change to where he could actu- Taking lessons from Greystone’s elite golf ally repeat it and then count on it in competition. instruction team. SIX MONTHS. That is dedication to greatness. Next year will be my 20th year at Greystone and the Greystone should be no different. We have first changes that I have seen over the years have been class golf courses, a state of the art teaching facili- monumental. I can say that I have never been ty, and award-winning golf shops. Not to mention more proud of my club than I am right now. With a brand new state of the art fitness facility coming the Regions Tradition coming next year, we will this summer. continue to climb the ladder of greatness.
If we want to be considered great, it’s going to take We thank you for giving us the opportunity to all of us pulling in the same direction. Our club isn’t create positive memorable experiences for you and great just because of its impeccable courses. your guests during each visit to Greystone. It’s having great Members and Staff who truly care about making the club special. The one thing you can always count on is an effort to make the golf experience special. One person that really sticks out in my mind is Rick Corbett and his dedication to the Greystone Invitational Tournament. He has worked the 10th tee for years as a Starter helping make this a great tournament. Dale Gorham (2015 Tournament Chair) has worked alongside Bob Sligh year after
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THE GREYSTONE GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER The 4,000-square-foot Greystone Golf Performance Center (GPC), established in 2015, delivers player development, teaching and coaching solutions to members and guests, providing the ultimate learning environment. The following programs and features are offered in the GPC:
World-class year-round teaching by Blackburn Golf
Academy and its certified Instructors Three indoor teaching bays offering instruction to indi-
viduals and groups Multi-camera V1 motion analysis which allows students to view their swing live and post lesson in high speed slow motion playback via the Blackburn Golf V1 Online
Academy Physical screening, power testing, functional movement correction, golf specific conditioning, neuro mechanics training, video analysis, Trackman combine, ground reaction force analysis via force plates, 3D motion capture, Focus Band training, BodiTrak pressure mapping, Sam Puttlab analysis and Aimpoint green reading. Custom club fitting and club repair Weekly coaching programs for all ages, genders and skill levels - click here to view our programs Scotty Cameron Showcase Studio with an extended line of Scotty Cameron Putters and custom fittings Chiropractic services by The Farm (Functional Athletic Rehabilitation Movement) Ability to host corporate events Relax in the lounge with luxe seating, televisions and a mini bar
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The Greystone Performance Center Utilizing the SAM Puttlab, we can powered by the Blackburn Golf find the perfect style putter to match Academy has had a very successful your stroke and tendency on the summer so far with students winning greens. Our Aimpoint Express green events at every level. Our juniors have reading classes are also a great way won BGA events, members have won to improve your putting statistics club championships and professional mastering the skills necessary to clients have notched victories. Our PGA become a proficient green reader. Junior League Team has become We offer those classes twice a month competitive and our monthly coachin a group setting or individually Mark Blackburn ing programs continue to grow. We by appointment. Director of Instruction also add new teaching technologies blackburngolf@greystonecc.com The FREE weekly Clinics at and develop better golf performance 986-5152 Founders and Legacy are gaining processes each month at the GPC, popularity and provide a wonderwith the goal of improving your golf game more ful setting to master some simple concepts and effectively. If you’ve not had the opportunity to learn to practice effectively under the supervision come experience the GPC facility, please know of the Blackburn Academy teachers. Please conyou’re welcome to drop in anytime for a tour or tinue to send in your requests to Mason, Brian or just to chat about your golf game! myself for specific areas of the game you would Do you want to add some distance to your drives? like to understand and work on. Through the Blackburn Golf Academy’s relationWe’re pleased to announce the Junior Club ship with Titleist and FootJoy, the GPC is now part Championship will be hosted by Blackburn Golf of a select pilot program focused on golf shoe th th fitting to optimize your swing speed. By utilizing Staff on August 4 & 5 utilizing both the Founders and Legacy courses. We really our BodiTrak pressure plate technology we can encourage all our juniors to participate with analyze your swing in your current shoes and also different age divisions and course setups to then in shoes that are biomechanically optimal for you to swing the club as fast as possible, based on provide a fun experience for all those who want to play. A great way to prepare for this event is your unique ground reaction forces. We have a our Summer Camp July 14th-16th when students variety of FJ shoe types so you can see the power will receive coaching in all aspects of the game of this process and the distance it can add to your including on course scoring simulations. Sign up driving. You can schedule your shoe fitting anydetails for the Camp and Junior Club time through any of the Blackburn Golf staff. Championship will come out in the weekly Enews. Our Scotty Cameron Studio Showcase is now fully We look forward to stocked with the complete line of 2015 putters available for you to try. These beautifully crafted seeing you at the GPC to work on your game soon. pieces are available in traditional styles and in the new counter balanced designs proving popular with college and professional players.
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Coming Soon Dave Sansom Photography Prints Professional photographer Dave Sansom, specializing in golf course photography, shot the Legacy and Founders Course this May. The prints will soon be available for purchase in the Founders Golf Shop. Visit davesansom.com and go to Galleries, Private Golf Clubs and search for Greystone to see Dave’s wonderful work.
We are proud to offer Greystone Members the
GREYSTONE GREY JACKET Individual fittings offered on Friday, July 10th from 3-8pm. Call the Founders Front Desk at 986-5120 to reserve your 15-minute fitting time ●● ●
Blazers are made exclusively for Greystone members by J.REISS Custom Clothier.
Specially designed jacket can be worn with embroidered logo patch, or remove magnetic patch & wear off premises as a sporty, elegant wardrobe piece.
Members will be measured & fitted individually for their own unique custom jacket.
Member’s name & year joined the club will be embroidered on inside label.
Fabric is Mid-Gray “year-round” weight 90% Wool 10% Cashmere, Woven in Italy
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Father’s Day June 21
Match Play Championship June 6-7
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Gators Swim Team June 9
Red, White & Blue Summer Slam May 22-24
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Board of Directors Roy Sewell, President Terry Smith, President-Elect Jeff Clifton, Chairman Al Del Greco Rodney Fuller Russ Hale
Scott Peters Matt Scalici Ron Stanfa