Women’s Golf: June 2016 Update

Monday, May 11 dawned cloudy and damp, but the sun soon joined us. We saw no deer again. Where have they gone? Only two teams played the game of the day given to us by Captains Judy Boitano and India Rouse. It was designated drive, then regular play and individual scores. The game honored Mothers’ Day. A flower would be awarded for each one putt, … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: April 2016 Update

Because of all of the recent scary weather reports we met with fingers crossed. Seven brave souls appeared, and it actually was a fairly nice day. The sun was strong by lunchtime. One of our groups even caught a glimpse of a lone deer munching away on low hanging tree limbs. Back after several months were Joan Beyer, Ceacy Johns and India Rouse. … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: January 2016

The forecast was for rain, but there was bright sun and little wind. It was a lovely December day.There were two teams, a foursome and a threesome. Lee Sweeney dropped out to take Joan Beyer’s place, who was in charge of the luncheon with Ruthie Stahl. Joan had a bad fall the day before.Both of her ankles were injured, one with several breaks. She … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: December 2015 Update

The day started out sunny and promising. Before long, clouds began gathering and a wind came up. The clouds grew darker until a few drops began falling. The last group got hit with a downpour before they got their clubs in their cars. Then it was sunny again. It was a mid-western type of Fall day. I thought I was back home again in Indiana! Also, … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: November 2015 Update

It was another hot day, but a cloud cover stayed in and a nice breeze was with us keeping us fairly cool. Nary a deer crossed our path.The game of the day picked by Captains Barbara Brabeck & Liz Kelsch was SCRAMBLE which is played with teams. (After the drive, each player has to hit every time from the spot where the team’s last ball had … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: October 2015 Update

After days of record heat and humidity, the day dawned a little cooler, though it was 72 degrees at 7:00 a.m. Big white fluffy clouds were interspersed with patches of blue sky. It promised a lovely golf day. The game of the day was chosen by Captains Mary Lou Shumsky and Judy Jones. It was two best balls of each group of threesome or foursome. … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf: September Update

Captains Val Mitchell and India Rouse set up a scramble for us, assisted by Terri Matrish. The day was overcast and warm with a gentle breeze. All of a sudden deer showed up. It was the mother and the two fawns. They were frolicking and grazing around the number 3 green, then the number 4 bunker. Our last encounter with them had been in October. … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf – Summer Update

As the major league baseballers were playing their yearly all-star game, we were gathering our all-stars for our 27th annual memorial tournament honoring our friends who are together in Heaven cheering us on. At age 100 Fran King recently joined that group making their number 31. Our game, arranged by Captains Judy Boitano and Joanne Blanchard, … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf – July Update

June 8 was another FunDay. The sun was warm and there were a few low clouds with a gentle breeze that kept us happy and cool. Four foursomes competed. We looked and looked for our friends, the deer, but none showed up. The clerk in the Pro shop later told us that they have been hanging around and that there are about ten adults and two fawns about … [Read more...]

Women’s Golf – April News

Four strong teams turned out, vying to be the best in a game called Irish Ball, put together by Captains Helena Keeshen and Liz Kelsch. Each team was given a white ball with a shamrock on it. Each team member had to take turns playing with it using only four clubs and not losing it. If it was lost, two points had to be added to the score. The team … [Read more...]