Welcome back to another season of golf at Dalewood!

Hopefully all of you received Women's Section President Su Morrow's email inviting you to the Spring Meeting and Brunch on May 7, registration starts at 10:30. Don't forget to RSVP to sumorrow@cogeco.ca. 

ORANGE TEES:

Since the orange "family" tees were put in several years ago, very few women have chosen to play them because they have taken a lot of the interest and challenge out of the course - most found them too boring to play. A committee was formed to redesign them to be more fun and still very playable. 

We have set the orange blocks on the course where we would like them permanently changed to. We are requesting that ALL of you please give them try a few times in the next month. We need lots of women to try them out. If you like the new tees and could see yourself playing from there occasionally or regularly in the future, please let Craig (cpitt@dalewood.ca) know and copy Jeanne Beaith (jbeaith@sympatico.ca) as well. We need some support for this to go forward. 

Obviously you can't put a score in for your handicap because they are not rated from the new locations, but please, please try them out. 

                        CURRENT                  SUGGESTED                               

HOLE     PAR     RED     ORANGE               ORANGE                           

1           5      464         250                     335 

2           4      279         195                     195

3           4      334         220                     250 

4           3      120         120                     120                                        

5           4      323         210                     260

6           4      313         190                     245 

7           4      349         240                     265

8           3      95           97                       95                                

9           5     424          325                     350

10          5     374          270                     270

11          3     126          126                     126                                      

12          4     237          175                     237 (?)

13          3      97           97                       97                                       

14          5     426          300                     350 

15          4     295          210                     265

16          5     404          265                     325

17          3     149          120                     145 (front of red tee ?)                  

18          4     314          170                     230

TOTAL          5,123       3,578                   4,160  

Monday League

A message from Sandy Young - Games Captain:

"Happy New Year!

 

Looking forward to golf in 2022.

 

I assume some or all of you have seen the poster sent out by Craig regarding the NEW Monday women's league. The full 2-page poster is below.

 

I just wanted to send a note to confirm this does NOT replace our Tuesday women’s league.

 

The club is looking to grow the game and have added a Monday women’s fun/recreational league, hoping to attract new players.

 

Please feel free to pass this along to anyone you may know that might be interested.

 

If you, as a member, would like to participate, the cost will be the $50.00 prize fee.

 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions."

 

Jordan's Sock Drive

A note from Marlene Randall, grandmother of Jordan: 

"I want to thank you Sandi so very much for the initiative taken on your part to generate more socks to help individuals. 

My granddaughter Jordan has now completed  her 7th annual new sock drive. The total number of pairs of socks this year is 8,000.  Of that total 626 were collected and distributed in our area. Sandi and all her golf and/or hockey friends donated 120 pairs of the 626 total. Cornerstone took 51 pairs of women's socks and 26 pairs of a mix for tots, girls and boys.  77 pairs of men's socks went to Transition House and The Salvation Army took the remaining ones. All three locations expressed how thankful they were to receive these. The Salvation Army told me that this is one of the first items they run out of.

On behalf of my 12 year old granddaughter Jordan and myself  I wish to sincerely thank you for your generosity.  It is people like you that make a difference this crazy world."

We golfers contributed over 105 pairs to that 126 total - well done and thank you for your generosity! 

 Our sincere condolences to Sandi MacDonald on the passing of her mother. 

MacDonald, Jean Vivian Buchanan

June 19, 1931-January 1, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Jean Buchanan-MacDonald. She passed away peacefully at the Wales Home on January 1, 2022 in her 91^st year. Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert J. MacDonald, and parents Winnie and Wilbert Buchanan. 

Mourning her loss, is daughter Sandra MacDonald-Wangen (Peter), and son Drew; son Robert Bruce MacDonald, (Linda), daughters Kristen (Taylor), Brittany, and Jenna MacDonald. She is survived by her brother Angus Buchanan (Janice), and niece Kim and nephew Chris Buchanan, nephew John Robert MacDonald (Linda), and niece Judy Joyce (Fred). She was a nurse for many years at the Wales Home, a source of great pride to her and her family. It was a comforting end to her life journey.  We would like to thank all the staff of the Wales Home for the outstanding care she received during her residence at the Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wales Home, Lennoxville United Church, or a charity of your choosing.

 We had a terrific turnout for our Christmas dinner, 

even better than our luncheons. Good food and great company!

And thank you all for the more than 105 pairs to Jordan's Socks.

They will be greatly appreciated!

Dinner Friday Dec 10

JUST A REMINDER OF OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER ON FRIDAY AT DALEWOOD (DRINKS AT 5:30, DINNER AT 6PM). WE HAVE 34 WOMEN COMING THIS YEAR. 

IF, FOR SOME REASON YOU NEED TO CANCEL, PLEASE SPEAK TO JEN PERSONALLY. THOSE WITH DIETARY REQUESTS SHOULD SPEAK TO JEN DIRECTLY.

AND DON'T FORGET YOU CAN BRING YOUR "SOCKS FOR JORDAN" TO GIVE TO SANDI. ALL SOCKS DONATED HERE STAY IN THE AREA TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.

 A cart disaster sent from Janet Hull:

"One of our members drove his cart into the pond on our 1st hole of the Cove Course. Supposedly he was mad at his shot. 

The real story was he got his foot stuck between the brake and accelerator peddle. He went right in with the cart. Thanks goodness it was a lovely 89 degrees and he dried off by the time he got to 10.  Ironically, one of the marshals said the guy is commodore of the Newport yacht club." 

Jordan's Socks

Once again Jordan is collecting new socks for those in need. 

All donations from here stay in Northumberland. Sandi MacDonald is collecting socks for Jordan's grandmother. The socks can dropped off at Sandi's house (2684 Theatre Road South), at the curling rink in Cobourg, or at our Christmas Dinner on Dec 10 at the club.

Speaking of the Christmas Dinner, if you haven't signed up please join us by clicking on the link below and adding your name by Dec 3. 

Christmas Dinner Sign-Up

Our sincere condolences to Yvonne, her family, and Bill's friends at Dalewood on the loss of longtime member Bill Shannon.

View notice at: 

MacCoubrey Funeral Home

CHRISTMAS DINNER 

DECEMBER 10, 5:30 PM

 

Our Christmas Dinner will look a little different this year. It will be a sit-down 3-course plated meal served in the small dining room. It will start with soup or salad, followed by turkey and ham, stuffing, potatoes and vegetables. Dessert will be a choice of Jen's sticky pudding or pie. The cost is $20.95 + tax and gratuity. 

The date we have chosen is Friday, December 10. This year we have several working people and some afternoon conflicts, so we are going to try a dinner at 6 pm, with drinks at 5:30.

We are going to sign up with the Google Doc method that we have used for most events this year. Lynn Attley will be sending this out in the next few days, so look for an email from Lynn. The choice of soup or salad and dessert will be made when you are at dinner. Those with dietary requests should still sign up and then contact Jen personally by Dec 3 to discuss your choices.

If you would like to invite friends or former members, please feel free to do so - we have room for 40 (5 tables of 8). You can sign them up when you sign yourself. Everyone must be double vaxxed. Please sign up by noon on December 3, so I can give a number to Jen.

Any questions contact me: jbeaith@sympatico.ca.