July 2007

Wednesday, July 4th$31.00++ Per Person, $14.00++ Children ages 6-12

Celebrate 4th of July at Hawthorn Woods CountryClub. The entire family will enjoy a fun-filled day ofgames, prizes, music and great food. Fireworks at duskwill complete the day of festivities at the Club. Joinus for all the excitement and make your reservationtoday! Denim approved for this special day.

Schedule of Events:2:00 pmPool Fun and Games with Relay Race and Prizes3:30 pmBike Parade with Prizes for Best Decorated Bike 4:00 pmGames and Rides in Circle Driveway6:00 pmBBQ Buffet with Baby Back Ribs, Shrimp Skewers and all the fixings; your favorite beverages with Lite Beer included7:00 pm to 10:00 pmDJ Music provided9:30 pmHOA Co-Sponsored Fireworks Show begins on back Patio

Family NightBuffet

Sunday, July 22nd5:30 pm to 8:00 pm$18.00++ Per Person

$12.00++ Children ages 6-12Children ages 5 and under are complimentary

Join us for a special late night swim and a delicious family night buffet! Satisfy yourhunger with Meatloaf, Pasta and Barbecuedishes. All the swimmers in the family canenjoy the pool staying open until 9:30 pm!

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Club Dining &MembershipReservations are requested for all social events.

To make a reservation, please call 847-847-3256. To accommodate all Members, the Cancellation Policy

is in effect for all Food & Beverage events.

Best WishesWe regretfully announce Chef Joe Simon’s resignation from HWCC.I do know and have seen how well regarded Joe is with the membershipand staff. Joe’s solid, consistent product was one of the very reasonsthe club succeeded this past year. Chef has contributed a great dealto the accomplishments of the Food and Beverage Department andthe overall achievements of the Club.

His new position will be the Corporate Chef for a large cateringcompany in Rockford that does private events and services, over3,000 meals a day. It is a fabulous opportunity and Chef won’tknow what to do with the extra 2 hours a day of non-driving time!We wish him the very best future.

“The secret of success in life is for a person to be ready for anopportunity when it comes.” - Emerson

From The Membership Director,Rick CoffeyAs everyone knows, our Club is continuing to attract more newMembers every month. With the addition of our latest Golf Members,we are now at 200 Golf Members! It’s wonderful to hear the excitementin the voices of potential Members speaking to me regarding theClub - we all should be very proud of what Hawthorn Woods CountryClub is and what it will continue to grow into.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist with yourfriends’ or associates’ inquiries about our Club. Have a wonderfulsummer and thank you all for making this Club a spectacularplace to be.

Welcome New Golf Members!Dante & Stacy Tisci of Hawthorn WoodsJohn & Jayne Kosik of Hawthorn WoodsDan & Sharon Elkin of Hawthorn WoodsJohn & Barbara Brust of Arlington HeightsCraig & Jerri Witt of MundeleinBrad & Sally Magee of Hawthorn WoodsMichael & Tracy Lynch of Hawthorn Woods

Welcome Social Members!Dan & Laurie Cummins of Red Tail DriveKevin & Cathy Malinger of Tournament Drive NorthAngelo & Sherry Alexander of Somerset Hills CourtCarmen & Nicole Zitella of Tournament Drive SouthBruce Handler of Shoreacres DriveBob & Kathy Dillon of Shoreacres Drive

Our Website Address Iswww.hawthornwoodsgolf.com

To access the “Members Only” page, please click on theMembers Only link located on the lower left side of the

Home Page and then enter the following:

User Name: Member Last NamePassword: Member Letter and Number (GXXXX or SXXXX)

HappyHourFriday, July 6th

5:00 pm to 7:00 pmHappy Hour at Hawthorn Woods

Country Club rounds out the holiday week. Come by the Club

with family and friends for outstanding drink specials and

wonderful appetizers. Happy Hourat Hawthorn Woods Country Club

is sure to be enjoyed by all.

GolfPhoto GalleryKentuckyDerby

Family Day

Lesson TeeThis month’s golf tip comes from Head Golf Professional, Eric Aldrich.Eric discusses the importance of a proper grip in the full swing.

The grip connects the golf club (a.k.a. tool) to the body, so the gripis vital to a consistent and powerful shot. It has been proven thatthe majority of the power in the golf swing comes from the wristshinging and unhinging. Now I am not suggesting that you developa ‘wristy’ swing, but I will tell you that a proper wrist hinge will getyou more distance. And the easiest way to get a proper wrist hingeis to make certain you are gripping the club correctly.

Let’s think of the golf club as a hammer much like the aforementioned‘tool’. If I were to hand you a hammer and ask you hit a nail into aboard, how would you hold the hammer? How would you swingthe hammer? One would assume that you would hold the hammerin a way that would give you the most leverage to maximize yourpower. One would also assume that you would swing the hammerin a vertical fashion to maximize the force. This is exactly the samewhen swinging a golf club; you want to maximize your power bymaximizing the leverage you have on the club. Next time you arepracticing, grip the club in your left hand (if you are right-handed)in a way that would grip a hammer. Next, feel the leverage you haveon the club? Is it the most you can get? If not, make an adjustment.This little tip will create more power in the swing. Contact ourprofessional staff with any questions about how to better improveyour game!

Golf ShopMerchandiseThe Golf Shop continues to be stocked with the latest and greatestin clothing and equipment. We currently carry ladies’ clothing fromSport Haley, Adidas, Fairway & Greene and Antigua. For the men,we carry Straight Down, Adidas, Fairway & Greene, Ben Hogan, ZeroRestriction and Gear. Sky Caddie GPS units are as hot as ever and stillavailable for sale. In addition, we also carry the Bushnell laser yardagefinder. Stop by the Golf Shop and try out a demo of each today!

Balloon SaleWednesday, July 4thThe balloon sale is back! Once again on the Fourth of July, we willhost our annual balloon sale. When you are ready with your purchase,pick a balloon to pop. In each balloon, there will be a special markdown.One lucky Member will get their entire purchase for FREE, as one ofthe balloons will have a markdown of 100% OFF! All other balloonswill have markdowns ranging from 10-50% off, as well as complimentarycart passes and guest passes. Call the Golf Shop for more details.

Custom FittingAre you ready to get fitted? Playing with equipment that is geared to your specific swing can produce longer and more consistent golfshots. We now have the Vector Launch Monitor on site for all yourcustom-fitting needs. Please contact Assistant Golf Professional, Greg Roberts, (groberts@kempersports.com) and get fitted today!

GolfFor tee times or other golf-related questions, please call the Golf Shop directly at 847-847-3259.

2007 Member/Member ResultsTeams ScoresPaul Psenka & Terry Barnett 126.20Mark Hilderbandt & Randy Pabich 127.50Joel Hercek & Mike David 129.24Greg Handrahan & Jerry White 129.40Phil Lagori & Todd Ferguson 130.00Mike Tarpey & Larry Butz 130.90Morry Levin & Scott Greenblat 132.40Dave Carlson & Craig Holder 133.10Ken Alger & Jack Lemm 133.34Dan Daun & Jeff Kellermann 133.60Joe Capasso & Gene Bader 134.20Fred Folkerts & Dan Jones 134.54Ted Spears & Jerry Oliveri 135.70Dan Kotel & Jeff Roers 135.94Roger Tintner & Tony Esposito 138.67Ron Gray & Jim Rafferty 138.90John Silvis & Mike Neri 139.90Bruce Brandel & Terry Eck 141.40Ruben Morales & Al Lyne 141.40Patrick McAuliffe & Anthony Thompson 142.04Dale Zalusky & Jeff Kleifield 152.54William Woodson & Dan Morton 163.50

Golf EventsJuly 4th Independence Day EventJuly 5th Junior Play Day #2July 9th Unlimited Guest DayJuly 11th Ladies’ Member/MemberJuly 12th Junior Play Day #3July 13th Couples’ Golf - Nine & Dine #3 (Friday the 13th!)July 19th Junior Play Day #4July 21st Hardest Course TournamentJuly 23rd-26th American Junior Golf Association Midwest

Championship (course open for play at 1:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

July 29th Couples’ Golf - Guest Day

Special Golf EventsTake Your Daughter To The Course WeekTake Your Daughter to the Course Week is slated for Tuesday, July 10ththrough Sunday, July 15th. Take Your Daughter to the Course Week is agrassroots player development initiative designed to introduce juniorgirls to the game and encourage family interaction on the course.The program was developed by the National Golf Course OwnersAssociation and is now part of Play Golf America, an industry-wideeffort to grow the game. In honor of this special week, we will behosting a free golf clinic for all girls that can hold a club under theage of 18 on Thursday, July 12th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. In additionto the clinic, we will waive all guest fees to girls under the age of 18on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We encourage everyone toparticipate during this great week! Please contact the Golf Shop formore information.

AJGA Midwest Junior Players ChampionshipHawthorn Woods Country Club was selected to host the 2007 AJGAMidwest Junior Players Championship the week of July 23rd, 2007.The 54-hole, stroke-play event will kick off on Tuesday, July 24thwith the winners being crowned on Thursday, July 26th. The 99-personfield will feature many of the nation’s top junior boys and girls ages12-18. We encourage the support from the entire membership duringthis event. We are currently looking for volunteers for this event.Anyone who is interested may contact Head Golf Professional, Eric Aldrich 847-847-3258.

Member-Member Champions Terry Barnett and Paul Psenka

Mike Tarpey, Mark Hildebrandt, Larry Butz and Terry Barnett enjoying a break during the Member-Member

TennisNewsTennis TipProvided by Tennis Director, Chad Anderson

Follow ThroughOne of the most common things that you will notice when watchingprofessional tennis is the consistency and accuracy of their shots.As viewers, we tend to watch the ball as it amazingly hits areas ofthe courts that as players we wish we could. More informative,however, is not the ball but the consistency with which they swingthe racquet on their ground strokes.

It seems very logical to focus our attention on the point in space wherethe racquet makes contact with the ball. Although very important,more important is what the racquet does after contact. The followthrough will determine the spin and flight of the ball. In today’smodern game, the follow through on a forehand and a two-handedbackhand should bring the racquet across the body and over theopposite shoulder. This has the advantage of creating natural topspinwhich becomes increasingly important with higher shot speeds.

Traditionally, the straight follow through was used and taught tomany players. Unfortunately, through the evolution of the game ithas been discovered that a straight follow through actually flattensthe stroke and the ball flight which increases the level of risk withevery shot.

Another advantage of going across the body is that by bending thearm more muscles fire which connects to the main trunk of yourbody. The end result is more ball speed with less racquet speed,thus adding to the control of your shot.

It is much easier to control the angle of the racquet at slower racquethead speeds, accelerating only through contact.

The tennis staff would be happy to assist you further with your gamedevelopment. For more information please call the Fitness Desk at847-847-3264.

Upcoming EventsJunior Tennis Grand PrixSaturday, July 14th5:30 pm to 7:30 pm$35.00 Per PersonParticipants will be grouped by ability levels for fair competitive play.Match results will determine position on the junior ladder. Topplayers at the end of the season will win a special prize and no-onewalks away empty handed. Children ages 8-13 who can serve and keepscore are welcome. There will be an hour and a half of competitivetennis (doubles or singles), followed by a half-hour of pizza and fun.

Ladies’ Tennis Night OutWednesday, July 18th6:00 pm to 8:00 pm$40.00 Per PersonThis is a fantastic event designed to have fun, get silly and unwindon the tennis court. The round-robin format has variations to makefor an interesting evening. Drinks and snacks are served courtside.After tennis, head up to the Clubhouse for finger food, drinks andgood times. Space is limited. Please register at the Fitness Desk.

Mixed & DineSaturday, July 28th5:30 pm to 7:30 pm$40.00 Per PersonParticipants will play a round robin format with different variationsfrom event to event. Couples and singles are welcome. Snacks andbeverages will be available courtside; dinner will be served after theevent in the Clubhouse. Space will be limited. Please register at theFitness Desk.

Ladies’ Team Match

Fitness&AquaticsAny questions, please call the Fitness Center directly at 847-847-3264.

Fitness Tip

Keep Your Cool: Wear SunscreenIf you are thinking of running the Death ValleyCentury Race mid-August, but are afraid thatsunscreen will make you retain heat, thinkagain. Researchers at the University of Vermont,Burlington, have found that wearing sunscreendoesn’t impair the body’s ability to dissipateheat. The researchers were interested instudying the potential effects of water andsweat-resistant sunscreens on the body’s abilityto dissipate heat. They theorized that the sameproperties that make these products resistwater and sweat may also lead to decreasedheat loss.

Twenty-two men underwent two 40-minuteexercise tests, once with a full-body applicationof sunscreen and once without. Environmentalconditions, clothing and workload werereplicated during each individual’s tests. Meanskin temperature (MST), rectal temperature,oxygen consumption and heart rate duringexercise were measured. Only mean skintemperature appeared to be impacted bythe introduction of sunscreen. Initially, theapplication of sunscreen significantly reducedthe mean skin temperature during exercisein the heat. But, according to researchers,this effect occurred in the first few minutesfollowing application. After that, MST valueswere similar in both treatment conditions.

Researchers could not determine a solidexplanation for this effect, and suggest furtherstudy. They did theorize that the enhancedcooling could be due to evaporative propertiesof alcohol and water contained in the sunscreen.Or, possibly, the same characteristics of theproduct that make them water resistant couldlead to more moisture being trapped at theskin surface.

Fitness Center Hours of Operation - JulyMonday through Thursday 5:30 am to 9:00 pmFriday 5:30 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pmEmail: hwccfitness@kempersports.com

Aquatics

Swimming Tips: Take A Refresher CourseYou may think you know how to swim the crawl because you learned many yearsago, but are you doing it right? Do your hands trace an “S” pattern through the water?Do you kick from the hips, not the knees? Can you breathe on alternate sides? Whatabout the other strokes? The point is, swimming is a skill that involves hand entry,catch, pull, exit and recovery, plus kicking and breathing! A few lessons can reallymake a big difference in how you benefit.

Interval Training Makes You Faster, StrongerTry interval training to perk up your workouts and boost your fitness. You can choosefrom many plans and schemes, but basically, break down that mile you usually swiminto a series of wind sprints, followed by brief rests. To get started, swim five lengthsas fast as you can, then rest 15 seconds, then swim another five lengths. Keep restingand repeating until you’ve done 10 sets. Make a game of it. Alternate easy lengthswith fast lengths. Be aware of working your muscles against the resistance of thewater. Be playful and have fun!

Swim ClassesHawthorn Woods Country Club is offering Private Swim Lessons and Semi PrivateLessons. Members can now purchase a pack of 7 lessons for $150 (1 lesson free). We are also offering Mommy and Me classes for kids 6 months to 36 months, MastersSwimming and finally, for the 11-14 year olds, we offer ‘Guardstart’, a program to getyou ready for the best summer job out there, life guarding! For more information,please contact Aquatics & Camp Director, Paul Drake, at pdrake@kempersports.comor 847-847-3265.

Aquatics Hours Of OperationMonday through Sunday5:30 am to 10:00 am Adult Lap Swim10:30 am to 7:00 pm Family Swim

*NEW HOURS! Adult Swim: Monday and Friday 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm

Pool will be open Monday through Thursdayuntil the Fitness Center closes. Please note that no lifeguard will be present and the snack bar will close at 7:00 pm.

Guest fees for the Pool, Tennis and Fitness Center are as follows:$5 for ages 4-15, $9 for ages 16-55 $5 for ages 55 or olderFree for children ages 3 and underThe cost for childcare providers such as Nannies will be $25.00 for the season whenaccompanying Member’s children. We ask that Nannies be registered in advance withthe Fitness Center before using the pool.

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Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Golf Day

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Independence Day BBQFireworks & Games

Golf Event

Junior Play Day #2Men’s Tennis Night

7:00 - 8:30 pmSwim Team

HWCC at Royal MelbourneCamp

10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Music on the Patio

Happy Hour5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ladies’ Tennis WeeklyRound Robin

9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Unlimited Guest Day

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Golf Day

Ladies’ Golf Clinic9:00 am - 10:30 am

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Ladies’ Golf Member/Member

Swim TeamNorthmoor vs. HWCC

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Junior Play Day #3

Women’s Evening 9-Hole Play 6:00 pm

Men’s Tennis Night7:00 - 8:30 pm

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

9 & Dine

Ladies’ Tennis WeeklyRound Robin

9:00 - 11:00 am

Junior Tennis Grand Prix

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Golf Day

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Ladies’ Tennis Night Out

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Swim TeamLake Shore vs. HWCC

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Junior Play Day #4

Women’s Evening 9-Hole Play 6:00 pm

Men’s Tennis Night7:00 - 8:30 pm

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Hardest CourseTournament

Ladies’ Tennis WeeklyRound Robin

9:00 - 11:00 am

Family Night Buffet

Late Night Swim until 9:30 pm

AJGA Midwest

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

AJGA Round 1

Ladies’ Golf Day

Swim TeamLeague Invitational

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

AJGA Round 2

Swim Team Division Championships

at Lake Shore

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

AJGA Round 3

Men’s Tennis Night7:00 - 8:30 pm

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Tennis Weekly Round Robin

9:00 - 11:00 am

Tennis Mixed & Dine5:30 - 7:30 pm

Couples’ Golf Guest Day

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Golf Day

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Jr. Club Championship

Jr. Golf Volunteer Clinic

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Jr. Club Championship

Jr. Golf Banquet

Men’s Tennis Night 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

9 & Dine

Jr. Play Day #4

Happy Hour 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Ladies’ Tennis WeeklyRound Robin

9:00 - 11:00 am

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ Golf Day

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Ladies’ Golf Clinic9:00 - 10:30 am

Camp 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Golf Member/Guest

Men’s Tennis Night7:00 - 8:00 pm

PGA Championship

Camp10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Golf Member/Guest

PGA Championship

Golf Member/Guest

Jr. Tennis Grand Prix5:30 - 7:30 pm

PGA Championship

Summer Tennis Drills End

PGA Championship

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm

Ladies’ ClubChampionship

Ladies’ Golf Day

Ladies’ ClubChampionship

Ladies’ Golf Day

Camp Banquet6:30 - 7:30 pm

Swim AwardsBanquet

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Women’s Evening 9-Hole Play

6:00 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Prime Rib Night

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Family Night Buffet5:30 - 8:00 pm

Late Night SwimPool Open until 9:30 pm

Fitness Center Open5:30 am - 9:00 pm Ladies’ Golf Day Ladies’ Paddle Luncheon

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Men’s Paddle Meeting

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Women’s Evening 9-Hole Play

6:00 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Men’s ClubChampionship

Ladies’ Guest Day

Platform Kick-Off Expo

Men’s ClubChampionship

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Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

Lunch 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dinner5:30 - 9:00 pm

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Buffet & LateNight Swim

August 3 Happy Hour

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Club Staff

Dwight R. Jenson, CCM, CMCAGeneral Manager847-847-3255 • djenson@kempersports.com

Rick CoffeyMembership Sales Director847-847-3253 • rcoffey@kempersports.com

Karen Loyd Controller847-847-3254 • kloyd@kempersports.com

Pam SiddensAssistant Controller847-847-3252 • psiddens@kempersports.com

Michele Collins, CCMFood & Beverage Director847-847-3256 • mecollins@kempersports.com

Allison SchmidtDining Room Service Manager847-847-3256 • aschmidt@kempersports.com

Maureen Di JosephAdministrative Assistant847-847-3251 • mdijoseph@kempersports.com

Eric AldrichPGA Head Golf Professional847-847-3258 • ealdrich@kempersports.com

Dino LazaroAssistant Golf Professional847-847-3259 • dlazaro@kempersports.com

Greg Roberts Assistant Golf Professional847-847-3259 • groberts@kempersports.com

Chad AndersonFitness & Tennis Director847-847-3265 • canderson@kempersports.com

Paul DrakeAquatics & Camp Director847-847-3264 • pdrake@kempersports.com

Chris ForestLocker Room Supervisor847-847-3263 • cforest@kempersports.com

David SchingelGrounds Superintendent847-540-1976

Phone NumbersClubhouse847-847-3250

Golf Shop/Tee Times847-847-3259

Dining Reservations/To-Go Orders847-847-3271

Event Reservations847-847-3256

Fitness Center847-847-3264

Pool/Snack Bar847-847-3266

Fax847-550-1352

Hours Of OperationFor JulyGrill & Main Dining RoomLunch Served Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pmDinner Served Tuesday - Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Clubhouse HoursTuesday - Thursday 11:00 am - 10:00 pmFriday & Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pmSunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Fitness Center HoursMonday - Thursday 5:30 am - 9:00 pmFriday 5:30 am - 7:00 pmSaturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Sunday, August 19Family Night Buffet & Late Night Swim