Bedens Brook News Celebra t ing 50 Year s

November

Dining

Friday Dinners November 6,13 and 20.

Seating in the Porch,

Family Dining Room

and Grill

6:00pm to 8:30pm

Saturday Dinners November 7, 21 and 28

Seating in the Grill

Room

6:00pm to 8:30pm

Grill Room Wednesday and

Thursdays Night til

10pm. Bar Open

Thursday Night “Bar

Appetizers”

6pm to 9pm

Dinner not served Wed or Thurs.

Closed 11/26

Inside this issue:

Club News 1

President’s Message

50th Anniversary

2

Golf /House Committee 3

Events 4-5

Paddle Tennis 6

December Events 7

Calendar 8

Volume 1, Issue 11 November 2015

Halloween

2015

IMPORTANT YEAR END REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS

Please be aware that annual dues are billed on December 1st. They are non

refundable and are not subject to proration upon resignation. It is imperative

that all requests for transfers or resignations are in writing and received by

November 30, 2015 c/o Lori Hetherington.

In order to resign in good standing all accrued charges as well as future install-

ments of existing payment plans must be paid in full by November 30, 2015.

Your written request should be sent to the attention of Lori Hetherington at

the Club or email may be sent to lori@bedensbrookclub.com by the November

30th deadline.

If you have any questions please contact Lori at (609) 466-2646 ext. 104.

President’s Message

As we approach the end of our fiscal year, and club activities move to the winter season, I want to thank everyone for a magnificent year! We celebrated our 50th anniversary in grand style, significant improvements were made to our facilities, member participation in all areas was very high, we have a talented, hard working and dedicated staff and our financial condition is strong. The Board of Trustees , and all committees, have continued to move Bedens Brook to the level of being the premier club in our region and we owe all those who contributed a big thank you! It is a pleasure to be part of Bedens Brook and please do not hesitate to let me know anything I can do to make your membership experience more enjoyable. Sincerely , Tom Bracken, President

The Bedens Brook Club 50th Anniversary Trivia Answers-From October Newsletter

1. Princeton Golf & Tennis Club

2. Jack Murray who also had the honor of the first tee shot on #1. He pared it.

3. “The Murray Special”

4. 113. They needed 100 to release the escrow funds and begin the project

5. It’s the last course he designed and his only one in New Jersey

6. His partner Joe Lee

7. Robert Trent Jones

8. The picturesque 17th

9. Behind the 16th green with its panoramic view of 17th.

10. Joe Sarro

11. Between the pro shop and the clubhouse

12. Parked 18 wheelers where the current driving range is located.

We were thrilled with how many people had fun with the Trivia contest at the 50th Anniversary Party. It was a close race and so many people had such great answers, but the win goes to the Shaffer's for getting almost all of the answers cor-

rect! And the photo contest kept you all guessing! Clearly her photography skills are coming in handy, because the pho-to contest win goes to Pam Kelsey! There were some very funny misses from the other submissions. Both winners will

receive a fabulous Bedens Brook Gift.

We are glad you all had fun with them. Thank you to all!!

Please visit www.bedensbrook.com -Click the NEWS tab on the member page

for all 50 of the 50th Anniversary Trivia Questions and Answers.

The golf season has begun to wind down but our late fall weather has been spectacular. Please take advantage of the time we have left to use your 6-pack pre-paid greens fees or take advantage of our ½ rate guest fees through the end of the sea-son. Also please be reminded that we have our “Day after Thanksgiving Scramble” Friday November 27th. Breakfast is served at 9:30am with the 9-hole scramble starting at 10:30am. Event is followed with a simple buffet lunch. Please sign up for this event by emailing me or on the sign-up sheet located outside the men’s locker room. The holiday shopping season is around the corner. Please think of me for all your golf needs. I have a great selection of sweaters, shirts and outerwear plus accessories for the golfer in your family. Stop by soon while sizes are still available and remember items such as GPS watches, range finders

and golf bags sell out quickly.

In November the golf operations are open Tuesday through Sunday 8am to dark. In December the golf shop will be open

Wednesday though Sunday with our final day being open Saturday December 19th.

I hope to see many of you in the coming weeks. Thanks for you support of the BBC golf program.

Paul Poandl, PGA-Head Golf Professional

Golf & Green

Dear Members,

It is so hard to believe it is November and the holidays are upon us!!! Hopefully you have received your postcard invitation for the December 4th holiday party by now. Please get your reservations in early to ensure seating and get your dancing shoes ready! Also, there are many other fun events coming up too, please reserve for them, the dates and times of which can be found

in this newsletter. Plus, of course, dining on our porch, family dining room and exciting new grill room.

Look for news on an exciting inaugural event coming in January – a young members’ party, spearheaded by our events commit-

tee’s newest member – Lindsay Bracken. Thank you, Lindsay!

Looking forward to seeing you all around the club this month. And as always, please let Craig, me or any member of our House

committee know if you have any suggestions.

Regards,

Meg Helms, on behalf of the House Committee

House Committee

From The Golf Shop

Greens

The golf course aeration took place on October 19-21. This year we aerated the tees, greens, and fairways during the same time. The weather cooperated and the aeration is already healing. This time of the year, much of the effort for Dave Walsh is leaf removal. The golf course is also getting prepared for winter. The Committee has met with our golf course architect, Andrew Green, who is preparing a Master Plan. The Master Plan contains many suggestions for our course. We will continue to

work on the Master Plan.

A special thanks to Dave Walsh and his crew for keeping our course in excellent shape this fall.

Golf

Congratulations to all of our tournament winners this year. Our attendance was up in all of our events. We look for-ward to a robust tournament schedule for 2016. Should you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact me or

any member of the Committee.

Thomas B. Lewis - Golf & Greens-tbl@stevenslee.com

December Club Event

November Club Event

Bedens Brook Club October 2015 has seen many programs and new players on the platform tennis courts. If you would like to participate it is never too

late! Junior drills are run on a monthly basis. Listed below are the weekly clinics and drills that will be offered:

Mondays

9:00-10:30am Ladies Team Practice

4:00 - 4:45pm Jr After School Ages 4-7

Thursdays

9-10:30am Ladies Advanced/ Intermediate Drill & Play

Fridays

9-10am Ladies Advanced Clinic

11-12pm Ladies Beginner Clinic

4-4:45pm Jr After School Ages 4-7

4:45-5:45pm Jr After School Ages 8-10

5:45-6:45pm Jr After School Ages 11-13 & Ages 14-16

Sundays

8:30-9:30am Men's Doubles Clinic – All Levels

10-11am Ladies Doubles Clinic – All Levels

11-12 Noon Jr Drill Ages 5-10

Private and group lessons are also available by contacting Jessica Fisher at jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com or 466-2646 x121.

Ladies Member/Member or Member/Guest will be on Thursday, November 12th from 9:30 – 1:00 pm including

lunch. Join us for a fun day of paddle and friends! Please sign up by emailing jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com .

We will be holding a Junior Paddle Social and Pizza on November 20th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. All levels and ages

are encouraged to come out and join us. No partner needed! Please sign up by emailing jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com or sign up in

the paddle hut.

The Ladies’ Paddle Tennis Team got off to a good start in series 8. Many familiar faces are back on the courts along with newer players. If you are interested in joining, please contact team captain Jean Snyder, snyder-s-j-a-e@verizon.net .The season runs until

February so it is not too late to fill your winter days with this fun sport!

The Men’s Team is also off to a good start competing in series C. Please email Jessica Fisher at jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com if you

are interested in being a part of the team.

Jessica Fisher-Director of Racquets jfisher@bedensbrookclub.com

Paddle Tennis

Bedens Brook Club

HOLIDAY BRUNCH BUFFETS with Santa

Sunday, December 13 and 20 Begins at 12 Noon

The Holiday Brunch Buffet with Santa is an event not to be missed and will be held at

12:00 noon each Sunday. Santa will be available to listen to your child’s wish list. Bring

your camera as this will be an excellent photo opportunity. What a wonderful way to add

to the joy of the Christmas season! To avoid disappointment in reserving the date of your

choice, make your reservations as soon as possible by calling the office at 609-466-2646.

Adults: $30, Children 12 and Under: $15, Children 5 and Under: $7

Afternoon Holiday

Tea

Wednesday December 9, 2015

3:00pm until 5:00pm

A casual get together

with Friends at the club

Pastries and Sweet Table

FRESHLY BREWED

TEAS AND COFFEES-

POINSETTIA COCKTAILS

AND WINE

Children can enjoy Christ-mas Cookies and Hot

Chocolate while working with Arts and Crafts….in

the Family Dining Room.

The event is Complimen-

tary for Members RSVP

609-466-2646

December Calendar

Club Dinners

Friday December 11 and 18

Seating 6:00 to 8:00 in the Porch, Family Dining Room and Grill Room

Saturday Club Dinner

Saturday December 12 and 19

Seating 6:00 to 8:00 in the Grill Room

Due to Holiday Events-No Dinner December 4 or 5

Ginger Bread House Decorating Parties

Dates: Saturday December 12 & Saturday December 19

Time: Starts at 10:30am Lunch Buffet 11:30

A Seasonal Lunch Buffet will be available for everyone to enjoy if you care to after your house is decorated

Please reserve by December 4 to avoid disappointment as houses need to be ordered by this date and space is limited, houses will not be available unless reserved prior.

609-466-2646. Ginger Bread House-$25 includes house, decorations, hot chocolate and

snack. Optional Lunch Buffet Adults $16.00- Children 12 and under $10-

Because of space limitations, no guests please.

.

1

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Party

2

Lunch-11:00-3:00

3

Lunch-11:00-3:00

4

Lunch-11:00-3:00

A Winter’s Eve

Celebration Dance

5

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private party

6

Brunch-11am-3pm

7

CLUB CLOSED

Private Party

8

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Party

9

Lunch-11:00-3:00

10

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Party

11

Lunch-11am-3pm

Dinner-6pm-8:00pm

Grill -6pm-8:00pm

12

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Ginger Bread House

Grill-6pm to 8:00pm

13

Holiday Buffet

With Santa

12 noon seating

14

CLUB CLOSED

Private Party

15

Lunch-11:00-3:00

16

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Party

17

Lunch-11:00-3:00

18

Lunch-11am-3pm

Dinner-6pm-8:00pm

Grill -6pm-8:00pm

19

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Ginger Bread House

Grill-6pm to 8:00pm

20

Holiday Buffet

With Santa

12 noon seating

21

CLUB CLOSED

22

Lunch-11:00-3:00

23

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Party

24

Closed

25

Closed

26

Closed

27

Brunch –11am to

3pm

28

CLUB CLOSED

29

Lunch-11:00-3:00

30

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

December

1

Brunch-11:00-3:00

2.

CLUB CLOSED

3

Lunch-11:00-

3:00

4

Lunch-11:00-3:00

5

Lunch-11:00-3:00

6

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Dinner-6:00-8:30

Grill -6:00-8:30

7

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Grill Dinner-6pm to

8:30pm

8

Brunch-11:00-3:00

9

CLUB CLOSED

10

Lunch-11:00-

3:00

11

Lunch-11:00-3:00

12

Lunch-11:00-3:00

13

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Dinner-6:00-8:30

Grill -6:00-8:30

14

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Private Event

No Regular Dinner

15

Brunch-11:00-3:00

16

CLUB CLOSED

17

Lunch-11:00-

3:00

18

Lunch-11:00-3:00

19

Lunch-11:00-3:00

20

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Dinner-6:00-8:30

Grill -6:00-8:30

21

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Grill Dinner-6pm to

8:30pm

22

Brunch-11:00-3:00

23

CLUB CLOSED

24

Lunch-11:00-

3:00

25

Lunch-11:00-3:00

26

CLUB CLOSED

Thanksgiving

27

Lunch 11am to 3pm

Holiday Scramble

No Regular Dinner

28

Lunch-11:00-3:00

Dinner-6pm to 8:00pm

Grill & Family Dining Room

29

Brunch-11:00-3:00

30

CLUB CLOSED

November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

30 31

Brunch-11to 3pm Club Closed