A good time was had by all

Our first Team Play "draft" night took place Tuesday evening.  The committee was thrilled to see such a great response and enthusiasm for this new concept.  We were really happy to see so many out for draft night - especially those who played earlier in the day and came back!  The first Tuesday of Team Play will be May 27.  Show your team spirit!!

 The crowd anticipating which teams they will be on!

The Captains and the writers in action!

The Teams for 2014:

Diamonds in the Rolph

Donna Todd, Ene Milner, Janet Hull, Captain Cathy Rolph, Jeanne Beaith, Joan Hayward,  Joy Vogt. Absent: Shirley Harrison, Helen Lee, Rosemarie Dale, Carol Young, Ariane Macdonald, Lynda Rennick

Leni's Girls on Fire!!!

Sharon Klan, Judith Copeland, Yvonne Shannon, Lorraine Hinchliffe, Laura Roberge, Nancy Sharpe, Captain Leni Ponting, Janet Harvey.   Absent: Kim Rudd, June Savery, Catherine Watson, Laura Ebbrell,  Ann Hall

Sandi's Swingers

Diane Arsenault, Sandy Pegg, Annabel Thorpe, Sharon Gutteridge, Lynn Attley, Captain Sandi MacDonald, Gail Richards, Martha Killoran, Linda Isaac.  Absent: Penny Crawford, Marylyn Schroter, Gerry Yorke.

The Birdie Bunch

Candace Pickering, Barb Pemberton, Gina Jackson, Captain Dale Hodge, Thelma Jacobsen, 

Claudia vanderMeulen, Bridget Smith, Patty McDonald, Cathy Pyatt, Jennifer Rogers, Lisa Pickering.  Absent: Tracey Perkin, Anne Grant

Ingenious robin

Thanks to Joan Hayward and Laura Ebbrell who spotted this on the third hole.  We are not using the water stands yet, so the robin might as well!  Also, thanks to Laura for the picture.

 

If you signed up for Team Play, don't forget the "draft night" Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30.

Opening Meeting Pictures

Our Opening Meeting was very well attended, fun, and very informative.  Thanks to our hard working Executive for 2014 for organizing the day and the season!

 They are from L-R: Tracey Perkin (Handicap); Linda Isaac (President); Sandi MacDonald-Wangen (Past President); Patty McDonald (Games Captain); Dale Hodge (Vice-President); Gail Richards (Treasurer); Claudia vander Meulen (Secretary).  Absent: Janet Hull (House and Social)


Our Pro Shop staff organized a fashion show and company reps were on hand to show us the latest gear:

Models Gina Jackson, "Davina", Cuyler Hedley, Kim Rudd, Shirley Harrison, and Marie vanDusen strutted their stuff.

Which one is Dave?  At least he had everything 

covered up this year!!!

And to finish off the day, we had a scrumptious  

array of appetizers:

 

Introducing Dalewood Women’s Team Play

If you’re looking for something to add camaraderie, fun, participation, and a connection to the club without a lot of competition, this is the solution for you!

The league will consist of 4 teams set up with players from 4 different handicap groups.  Each team will have a captain and the teams will be randomly drawn on “Draft Night” May 13 at 7:30.  (Final date for sign-up is May 10).  Team names will be also be chosen that night.  Team play will begin on May 27.

There will be 8 Tuesdays throughout the summer when your team plays against another team (on paper only) for nine holes.  You may play at any time on a Tuesday and with whom you want to play.  Your NET score will be used (with a maximum per hole according to your handicap) to contribute to your team.  Only the best 4 or 5 net scores will be counted so the more people the team has out to play, the better that team will do.  If you’re having a bad game, don’t worry, you can still contribute participation points for simply being there.

You don't have a handicap?  No problem! The program will figure out a handicap for you after 4 games, if you don’t already have one.  Don’t let that be a deterrent.  You can play to a 43 hcp to start with, if you don’t have one.

EVERYONE is welcome, whether or not you belong to the women’s section or play in the regular game on Tuesday.  The cost for the season is $20.  All prize money will be returned at the end of the season to the winning teams and individuals.  

Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hall downstairs.  If you can’t be at the club by May 10 to sign up, email me (jbeaith@sympatico.ca) to let me know that you want to play on a team.  If you have any questions, email me or bring them to our Opening Meeting on May 3.

A message from President Linda Isaac

Greetings!

 

On behalf of the women's executive I would like to invite all returning Dalewood women members and new women members to our Dalewood Women's Spring General Meeting and President's Welcome Reception.  Rather than a breakfast and meeting again this year, we're trying something different to kick off the golf season. 

 

Here is the event format: 

 

Saturday May 3rd

 

2:00 Registration in the Great Hall 

2:30 Meeting

3:15 Fashion Show - Golf clothing, shoes and accessories on display and available for purchasing 

3:45 President's Welcome Reception - beverages and appetizers

 

There's time beforehand for those of you who wish to golf.  Please make your own tee times.

 

Next week you will receive a phone call from one of the executive who will provide further details about the event.  Please RSVP to the executive member who phones you.  Please DO NOT reply to this email.  If by chance you don't receive a call by April 25th, then by all means, call me or send me a quick email .  My number is 905-885-5005.  It's important that we know if you plan to attend so we can make the necessary arrangements with the kitchen.

 

It promises to be a fabulous afternoon.  There will be four free raffle draws, a 50/50 draw, a fashion show, and a chance to meet new members and socialize at the President's Welcome Reception.  One of our goals this year is to offer more opportunities for us to get together as a women's section and this event is the first of more to come!!  So please make every effort to come out and join in the fun!

 

For those of you who have not checked out the Blog lately the President's Message is there for your reference.  (www.dalewoodwsblog.blogspot.ca)

 

Happy Easter to all!  I hope to see you on the 3rd!

 

Linda

Spring WILL come sometime soon!

A message from our Women's Section President:

President’s Message

As another new golf season draws near, golfers filled with renewed energy and optimism are anxious to get back to the game and reunite with good friends.   Sorry pretty robins, but dusting off clubs or unpacking them after a long drive north is the first real sign of spring!

This year promises to be a year of good fun and friendship, not to mention some fabulous days on our beautiful Dalewood course.  Jamie and staff are busy ensuring that the club is picture perfect for our return.  Your 2014 executive are also hard at work preparing for the new golf season.  Your feedback from the survey last fall will offer us guidance over the course of the season.  Great ideas and new games will provide a fresh look to the women’s section.  I have made it my personal mandate to involve as many new faces as possible in volunteer roles.  No need to take on an executive position or volunteer for the entire season.  Helping out for a day, an event or even for a few minutes will be really, really appreciated!  After all, this is your club so the greater the involvement, the stronger the women’s section will be.

The Spring General Meeting will be held the afternoon of Saturday May 3, followed by a fashion show and the President’s Welcome Reception.  It will be a great way for everyone to socialize, trade winter stories, and meet new women members while enjoying a beverage and some appetizers.  Soon you will receive a phone call from one of the executive giving you details, but for now put May 3, on your calendar.  Registration in the Great Hall begins at 2:00 pm so there’s time beforehand for those of you who would like to golf.   

I wish all of you a great golf season full of success and memorable moments!  Should you need anything or have suggestions, please talk to me or another executive member. We’re here for you!  Our 2014 Dalewood Women’s Golf Schedule will be posted on the blog so stay tuned…

Warmest regards,

Linda Isaac

In the meantime, remember how 

beautiful our course is and 

enjoy the Masters.

Merry Christmas and some photos

Merry Christmas everyone!

A few of us got together for the Christmas Buffet and it was terrific.  Great seeing everyone and looking forward to the spring, especially after the last few days.  With no power for three days, it's amazing what we take for granted.  Even after 65 hours, I still switched on a light when I entered a dark room!!  However, everything is back to normal here and I hope for all of you as well.  Enjoy the Christmas holiday with family and friends.

They got a little surprise snowfall out west and our Dave sent some shots to Jamie.  Who knew they made Loudmouth clothes for snowmen?

Dalewood on Dec 24 - the ice was actually sparkling in the trees! 

 

Oops - the 13th is fully booked

As we found out by email today, the buffet lunch on Dec 13 is full.  Good for Dalewood; not so good for us.  I will make reservations for Friday Dec 20 for 11:30 on Wednesday.  Anyone who would like to join us for lunch that day, let me know by Nov 29, so I can update the reservations.

An addition to Dalewood AND Lunch

There will be a new feature on the 18th hole in the rough when you return in the spring.  An English Oak has been planted in Mary Buckley's memory.  A dedication ceremony will take place in the spring or early summer.  (See below the picture for lunch info.)

Anyone interested in enjoying Chef Jen's Christmas buffet on Dec 13 at noon, please let me know and I will make reservations. Email me at jbeaith@sympatico.ca if you'd like to do lunch!  You know it will be delicious!

Reminder

Don't forget to fill out and send the survey to Linda by Monday, to help give direction to the executive and games committee for next year.  In the meantime, on this dreary November day, enjoy Maxine!