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WELCOME, SANTA!

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COCKTAILS & CONFETTI

R O C K T H E Y E A R A W A Y W I T H U S O N N E W Y E A R S E V E , D E C E M B E R 3 1 S T

CURRENT HOURS OF OPERATION

Club ANNOUNCEMENTS Christmas Day Hours of Operation The Main Clubhouse and Tennis Clubhouse will close at 3 : 00pm on Christmas Eve , December 24th , and will remain closed through Christmas Day . The Clubhouses will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday , December 26th . We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday !

MAIN CLUBHOUSE Monday Clubhouse & Course Closed Tuesday 7:30am to 6:00pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

7:30am to 9:00pm Thursday & Sunday 7:30am to 8:00pm

TENNIS & SWIM CLUBHOUSE

The Main Clubhouse and Tennis Clubhouse will close at 3 : 00pm on Sunday , December 31st , to prepare for the evening ' s festivities . Both Clubhouses will be closed New Year ’ s Day , January 1st , 2018 and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday , January 2nd . Happy New Year ! New Year ' s Hours of Operation

Saturday through Thursday 8:30am to 7:00pm Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm

GOLF OPERATIONS

Golf Shop 8:00am to 5:00pm Driving Range 8:00am to 5:00pm Tee Times 8:30am to 5:00pm Far Turn 10:00am to 4:00pm

GRANDSTAND TAVERN Tuesday 11:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

11:00am to 9:00pm Thursday, Sunday 11:00am to 8:00pm

VANTAGE POINT BAR Friday Night Social 5:00pm to 9:30pm Additional Hours for ALTA

STAFF LISTING

Monthly FEATURES

JACQUELINE WELCH

General Manager

SAM WELCH Director of Agronomy

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT >> P . 4

BLAKE HOLLAND Course Superintendent

WHAT ' S COOKIN '? P . 6 << FOOD & BEVERAGE FEATURES

ALAN PICKELL Head Golf Professional

BRUNCH WITH SANTA DECEMBER 16TH >> P . 7

LUKE BURDEN Director of Athletics

A LITTLE BIRDIE TOLD ME P . 8 << GOLF NEWS

TOM COSTELLO Executive Chef

GAME . SET . MATCH . TENNIS NEWS >> P . 10

BIROL KOSE Restaurant Manager

KIDS KORNER P . 11 << YOUTH NEWS & EVENTS

LINDSAY YOST Events Manager

CHRISTINE LASPISA Membership & Marketing Manager

# SHARETHEFUN SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS >> P . 12

LYNN MOSS Accounting

NEW YEAR ' S EVE AT HBCC P . 13 << DECEMBER 31ST

EVA WOODS Administrative Manager

SAVE THE DATE MONTHLY CALENDARS >> P . 14

2100 STEEPLECHASE LANE ROSWELL , GEORGIA 30076

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Lindsay Yost Events Manager, Horseshoe Bend CC

TRIVIA ON THE TERRACE

LIVE AT THE BEND

N O M A D I C welcome ! Reservations can be made through the member portal or by calling the Main Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 . Cancellations after December 24th will be charged . | DECEMBER 21ST Are you one of those people who remembers unusual facts ? Are you a history or Hollywood buff ? Do you know your sports stats inside and out ? Then you ’ ll love Trivia Nights on the Grandstand Terrace ! Join us on Thursday , November 16th for Family Theme Night and Trivia . Dinner will be available from 5pm to 8pm and Trivia from 6 : 30pm to 8 : 30pm . There is no additional cost to play . Reservations are recommended and can be made through the member portal of the website or by calling the Main Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 . DECEMBER 31ST It ' s time to ring in the New Year at HBCC ! Come dressed in your sparkles and sequins and enjoy the spirits as we start the evening ' s celebration with an open call bar from 7 : 30pm - 8 : 30pm . Delight in heavy hors d ’ oeuvres , stop by the photo station , and dance the year away with one of the best bands in town , Hipshack . After midnight , stop by the breakfast bar and grab something delish to take home ! Price for this shining celebration is $ 75 ++ per person . Beverages in addition to the call bar cocktail hour and the midnight bubbly are by signature . Reservations are required , and guests are COCKTAILS & CONFETTI !

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING DECEMBER 2ND Gumdrops , peppermints , candy canes and more , a sweet celebration is in store ! Join us for this holiday tradition and make some memories in the Terrace on Saturday , December 2nd from 1pm to 3pm . The price is $ 21 . 95 per house and includes a gingerbread house , candies for decorating , and seasonal snacks ! Reservations are required and can be made through the member portal or by calling the Main Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 . Cancellations after November 29th will be charged . DECEMBER 1ST & 8TH The Grandstand Tavern will feature the musical talents of various local artists on Friday , December 1st and Friday , December 8th ! Music will play from 6pm until 9pm . Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through the member portal or by calling the Main Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 .

Welcome , New Members ! Mr . & Mrs . Gary Neumann - Full Golf Mr . & Mrs . Mike Maloney - Full Golf Mr . & Mrs . Bill Storey - Full Golf Mr . & Mrs . Terry Russell - Full Golf

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Brunch with Santa! Saturday, December 16TH Seatings at 11am and 1pm

Santa arrives at 10:30am! Don't forget your cameras!

Adults $23.95++ Kids 8-12 $11.95++ Kids 4-7 $8.95++ Under 4 yrs Free

Reservations are required and can be made through the member portal or by calling 770-992-2310.

"++" Denotes the addition of tax and event service charge. Cancellations after December 13th will be charged.

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T om C o s t e l l o E x e c u t i v e Ch e f , Ho r s e s h o e B e n d CC

WHAT'S COOKIN'? RESERVATION REQUEST PROCEDURE In an effort to provide all members with the best possible dining experiences , we wish to remind you of the importance of reservations . While reservations for many events and dining are not required , we highly recommend them as it ensures an exceptional experience every time and provides great assistance in the planning and staffing required for each event . If you have any difficulties creating a reservation through the member portal , or if you have any questions , please call the Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 .

BRUNCH WITH SANTA DECEMBER 16TH

Have you made your list and checked it twice ? Join us for a delicious brunch as we celebrate the arrival of Santa and the holiday season at Horseshoe Bend CC on Saturday , December 16th ! Santa will be available from 10 : 30am - 1 : 30pm to take pictures , so bring your Christmas lists and your cameras . Seats are still available for the 1 : 00pm seating . Price is $ 23 . 95 ++ for adults , $ 11 . 95 ++ for kids 8 - 12 years and $ 8 . 95 ++ for kids 4 - 7 years . Kids under 4 years are complimentary ! Reservations are required and can be made through the member portal or by calling the Main Clubhouse at 770 - 992 - 2310 . Cancellations after December 13th will be charged .

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Brunch with Santa at Horseshoe Bend CC

Brunch with Santa Menu PANTRY & SALAD STATION Freshly Baked Assorted Breakfast Breads Seasonal Fresh Fruit House Salad Bar HOT ITEMS Honey Vanilla Pancakes Boar ' s Head Bacon Sausage Patties Country Hash Browns Cheesy Grits Egg Benedict Casserole White Wine Braised Broccoli Salmon Wellington Country Fried Chicken , Bone - in and Boneless

CHEF ' S ACTION STATION Omelet Station and Scrambled Eggs Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Cream

DESSERT STATION Hot Chocolate Bar with Assorted Toppings Assortment of Holiday Desserts and Cookies

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Alan Pickell, PGA Head Golf Professional, Horseshoe Bend CC

GOLF SHOP AND DRIVING RANGE

CHRISTMAS EVE SHOTGUN

DECEMBER HOURS

DECEMBER 24TH Whether you have family in town who enjoy golf , or if you want to get out of the house during the holidays , we hope you join us for our Christmas Eve Shotgun ! The shotgun start will begin at 10 : 00am ( weather permitting ), as we are asking for all carts to be returned by 2 : 30pm . To register , please Click Here . The Golf Staff wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays !

Golf Shop : 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm Tee Times : 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm Driving Range : 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm Far Turn : 10 : 00am - 4 : 00pm

Golf Shop Phone : 770 - 992 - 1818 Email : Golf @ horseshoebendcc . com

NEW YEAR ' S EVE SHOTGUN

DECEMBER 31ST

Plan to squeeze in some golf before the evening festivities ? The shotgun start will begin at 10 : 00am ( weather permitting ). This is a great opportunity to play a round of golf before the afternoon football games and the nightly festivities . To register , please Click Here . The Golf Staff wishes you and your family a Happy New Year !

HOLIDAY BALLOON SALE

DECEMBER 6TH Join us in the Golf Shop for our annual Holiday Balloon Sale on December 6th from 5 - 7pm - the perfect one - stop shop for everyone on your list ! Sip a glass of wine in our festive atmosphere while perusing exclusive items that will fit all the golfers ( and non - golfers ) on your shopping list . We will offer chances to save up to 50 % off on your entire purchase , as well as complimentary gift wrapping . As a reminder , members with any outstanding Golf Shop credit will need to redeem it by December 31st or it will expire . Please call the Golf shop with any questions you may have !

GOLF SHOP CREDIT EXPIRES

DECEMBER 31ST

As a reminder to our members , Golf Shop Credit earned in 2017 will expire on December 31 , 2017 . Please visit us in the Golf Shop for a new shirt , pullover , or putter . Can ’ t find exactly what you ’ re looking for ? Let one of our Golf Professionals special order your perfect item !

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PREPARING CHAMPION GREENS FOR THE

WINTER SEASON In the fall months , we take several steps to prepare our Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens for winter . During this transition period , the greens will appear much more lush and dark green than they have in the summer . Also at times , green speeds may not be quite the same pace as what was seen for the past several months . These changes are necessary to ensure our success both in the winter and the following spring . Starting in mid - September , weekly applications of growth regulator are discontinued , granular fertilizer is applied , and mowing heights are raised . The reasons for these changes in management are : In the fall , we use a higher amount of nitrogen fertilizer than we would apply during the summer months , which at that time would encourage excessive above - ground growth , slow greens , and puffy , soft surfaces . With cooler temperatures in the fall , it can be applied without unwanted flushes of growth , and the plant naturally balances the nutrient use between root and shoot growth plus the production of carbohydrates which are stored in the roots . This application provides just enough canopy growth to “ fatten up ” the greens for the winter . Without this increased density , the greens would quickly be worn thin by foot traffic during dormancy resulting in poor putting quality and the increased chance of low - temperature winter kill . To store more carbohydrate reserves that will be used when breaking dormancy in the spring To prevent greens speeds from becoming excessive during dormancy To increase the turf canopy density so that it holds up to traffic through several months of little or no growth

Once the greens are dormant , we see increased ball roll distances simply due to the lack of resistance from the grass growing throughout the day . If not properly prepared , the greens can get out - of - hand quickly , and green speeds of 13 or more may occur . As the grass is dormant , once those speeds are present , there is very little that can be done to slow the greens back down . Our increased mowing heights prevent this from becoming an issue . We continue to monitor and manage for greens speeds through this period , but at times due to the increases in mowing height , lack of growth regulator , and increased fertilizer , the speeds may tend to be slightly lower than those in the peak of summer . Cooler temperatures do act as a natural growth regulator , so generally the drop in green speeds is minimal if at all . Please bear with us through this transition as it is necessary to ensure quality putting surfaces year - round .

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D E C E M B E R 2 4 - 2 5 T H The Tennis & Swim Clubhouse will close at 3 : 00pm on Christmas Eve and will remain closed through Christmas Day . The hard courts will be open ( weather permitting ) for anyone wishing to play , however , all clay courts will remain closed . Thank you and happy holidays !

Luke Burden Director of Athletics, Horseshoe Bend CC

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P I C K L E B A L L H E R E ! Pickleball is the new favorite and fun social game for all members ! I S

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Saturday - Thursday : 8 : 30am to 7 : 00pm Friday : 8 : 30am to 9 : 00pm

We offer Pickleball at the following times : Tuesday Evenings : Begins at 6 : 30pm Friday Morning : 9 : 30am to 11 : 30am Friday Evenings : Begins at 6 : 30pm

Tennis & Swim Phone : 770 - 810 - 0972 Email : tennis @ horseshoebendcc . com

If you have any questions please contact Luke at lburden @ horseshoebendcc . com

P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E Please Click Here to view our current Adult and Youth Tennis Program Schedules . For lesson

W H A T P I C K L E B A L L ? Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis , badminton and ping - pong . It is played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton - sized court using a slightly modified tennis net . Pickleball is played with a paddle made out of wood or a composite material , and the ball is made of plastic with small holes in it . Pickleball is a great game for players of all ages and abilities , and has been steadily growing in popularity around the United States over the last 10 years . Games are scored in a similar way to volleyball . They are played first to 11 points , and you can only win a point when serving . The court looks similar to a mini tennis court with one of the major differences being the “ no volley line ”. When a player is in front of this line , they must let the ball bounce . This is one of the rules that makes Pickleball such a fun and competitive game ! I S

information , please contact us at tennis @ horseshoebendcc . com .

F R I D A Y S O C I A L Weather permitting , each Friday evening the Tennis & Swim Clubhouse holds a Friday Night Tennis Social . The night is open to players of all levels to come out and experience the award - winning facility . All players are certain to have a lot of fun ! The night begins upstairs in the bar between 6 : 30pm and 7pm with drinks by signature . At 7 : 30pm , the players head to the courts . To keep it fun , partners will be regularly mixed up allowing players to be as social or competitive as you like . Keep in mind , if you don ’ t play tennis , it doesn ’ t matter ! Give it a go or cheer the players on from the Vantage Point Bar ! All members are welcome . For more information please contact us at tennis @ horseshoebendcc . com or call 770 - 810 - 0972 . N I G H T

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KIDS KORNER Looking for some time to shop or relax without the kids ? Sign them up for HBCC ’ s Kids ’ Night Out , then make an adult - only dinner reservation in the Grandstand Tavern ! Kids Night Out will be held at the Tennis & Swim Clubhouse on December 8th from 5pm - 9pm . Lots of fun and activities are in store for kids ages 5 - 12 years old . Dinner will be provided . Reservations are a must for this popular event and can be made through the member portal ! Price per child is $ 21 . 95 . Cancellations after December 5th will be charged . I DS N I GHT OUT ! DECEMBER 8TH

WI NTER BREAK CAMP

DECEMBER 26 - 29TH

Are the kids going to be out of school , but you ’ re not quite ready for the New Year ? Bring them to camp while you complete your to - do list ! The campers will enjoy tennis , games , arts & crafts , and even s ’ mores by the fire pit . Make sure the kids don ’ t miss out ! The camp is open to kids ages 5 to 13 , and reservations are a must as space is limited . Camp hours are 9am to 4pm , with drop - off and pick - up at the Tennis & Swim Clubhouse . Price for the three - day camp is $ 180 or $ 70 for one day and lunches are included . Please contact Luke at youth @ horseshoebendcc . com to register your child .

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SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS

#SHARETHEFUN

Christine Laspisa Membership & Marketing Manager, Horseshoe Bend CC

CONNECT WITH THE APP Looking for the quickest way to discover all that ' s happening here at HBCC ? Download our app ! Golf , Tennis , Youth & Swim , Dining , and Club Events & Announcement blogs are all right at your fingertips without clicking through any emails or searching the website . Find links to reservations and registrations pages , too !

Ready to get started ? The one - time password once the app is downloaded is hbcc2013 .

One of the best ways to keep up with all the exciting news at HBCC is through our social media ? That ' s right ! We tweet , ' gram , and make it " Facebook official " as it happens . Follow Horseshoe Bend CC on all of your favorite social media sites , including Facebook , LinkedIn , Instagram , and Twitter !

You can find us by searching Horseshoe Bend Country Club ( Facebook , LinkedIn ), @ HorseshoeBendCC ( Twitter ), and Horseshoe _ Bend _ CC ( Instagram ). By the way , have you downloaded our app yet ? Grab it today free from the Apple iStore or Google Play Store ! Search and install " Horseshoe Bend CC " for easy access to event and dining reservations , tee times , tennis court reservations , and Club News .

Questions ? Email me at claspisa @ horseshoebendcc . com !

7 : 3 0 PM- 1 AM TERRACE THE GLAMOROUS EVEN I NG WI L L OF FER COCKTA I L S , HORS D ' OEUVRES , MI DN I GHT BUBBLY , A BREAKFAS T BUF FET , AND DANC I NG AL L N I GHT LONG ! $ 7 5 + + PER PERSON RESERVAT I ONS ARE REQU I RED AND CAN BE MADE THROUGH THE MEMBER PORTAL OF THE WEBS I TE OR BY CAL L I NG 7 7 0 - 9 9 2 - 2 3 1 0 . " + + " DENOTES THE ADD I T I ON OF TAX AND SPEC I AL EVENT SERV I CE CHARGE . CANCEL LAT I ONS AF TER DECEMBER 2 4 TH WI L L BE CHARGED . Guests Are Welcome! Confetti Dec . 3 1 s t Cocktails and

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1 Live at the Bend - Live Music in the Grandstand Tavern

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8 Live at the Bend - Live Music in the Grandstand Tavern

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Trivia on the Terrace

24 Christmas Eve Shotgun Both Clubhouses Close at 3pm

25 Christmas Day Main Clubhouse Closed Tennis & Swim Clubhouse Closed

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Theme Thursday: Between the Bun

31 New Year’s Eve Shotgun

New Year’s Eve Party **Food Service Ends at 3pm

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1 New Year’s Day Clubhouse & Course Closed Tennis Center Closed

2 Pre-ALTA Boot Camp

3 Pre-ALTA Boot Camp

4 Theme Thursday: Taste of Italy Pre-ALTA Boot Camp

5 Live at the Bend - Live Music in the Grandstand Tavern

6 ALTA Winter Play Begins

Holiday Camp

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