Army Navy Country Club January 2025 E-Newsletter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ANCCF & Book Orders
4
Social & Dining
6-11
Golf
12-15
Fitness
16-19
Racquet Sports
20-23
Junior Activities
24-27
Membership
28-29
CLUB OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board: Mr. Raighne C. Delaney Club President: Mr. Matthew Bravo Club Vice President: COL David P. Bennett, USAFR Club Secretary: Col D’Anne Spence, USAF, Ret. Club Treasurer: CAPT David J. Graff, USN, RET. General Manager/COO: Mr. Patrick King, CCM, CCE
CLUBHOUSES
Arlington Clubhouse 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 521-6800
Fairfax Clubhouse 3315 Blenheim Blvd Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 359-5825
ANCC FOUNDATION DID YOU KNOW?
The “In Memoriam” section of the ANCC website highlights the lives of Members and staff who have recently passed. If you would like to send a submission to honor the memory of a loved one, please contact our Marketing Coordinator by clicking here. You may send a biography, along with photos as well to be added to this section. To read about the lives of those who have recently passed, click here. In Memoriam We have been notified that some Members are not receiving ANCC emails in their inbox due to their email service providers marking these emails as “promotions” or “junk/spam.” Because of this, our emails may not be showing up in your inbox, but instead in your promotions or junk/spam folder inbox. Please begin to check these folders if you do not see our emails in your inbox. To prevent this from happening in the future, please add the following addresses to your safe senders list: ancc@mailer.memfirst.net ancc@membermailer.memfirst.net ancc@clubmailer.memfirst.net ANCC Emails Update
Original Founder Life Members As part of the early fundraising effort, the Club offered Founder Life Memberships for $1,000. These memberships not only lasted the enrollee’s lifetime but could be passed to a descendant or sold or transferred to anyone the Club approved. The Club sent out 3,000 invitations hoping for a 10 percent acceptance rate but fell far short with 113 enrollments. To learn about some of the most notable Founder Life Members, click here. ANCC Centennial Books We are pleased to report that our Centennial Commemorative book is now available for purchase! In addition to chapters recognizing Heroes We Have Known and our Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, the book offers a pictorial history of our property and the leaders who’ve helped shape the club. The book also celebrates our superb dining, golf, racquet and aquatics facilities while also paying tribute to our members and staff. Please click here to place an order!
To place an order, click here. Restaurant Hours of Operation The clubhouse closes at the following times: Monday-Thursday: 12 midnight ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE
Please note the following changes to our normal operating schedule: The Grille and 1924 will close at 3:00 PM and Stars & Stripes will close at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, 31 December. The entire clubhouse will be closed on Wednesday, 1 January. All restaurants will be closed on Thursday, 2 January. Stars & Stripes will resume operations at 4:00 PM on 3 January, the Grille and 1924 will be closed until Wednesday, 8 January when they will reopen at 11:00 AM. Family Bingo Night - Sunday, 2 March Registration opens February 4 A Magical Night with David Corsaro - Friday, 28 March Registration opens February 27 Upcoming Events
Grille
Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 1924
Sunday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Tuesday - Thursday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM Stars & Stripes
Sunday, 9 February Pick up a ‘football friendly’ meal at ANCC Arlington on Sunday February 9 prior to the big game! Each meal serves two people and is $57 plus tax. You may add a mixed drink (Old Bay Bloody Mary or Bourbon Old Fashioned) and/or a bottle of wine or six pack of beer to your order if you wish. Orders must be picked up at ANCC Arlington between 3:00 - 5:00 PM on Sunday. Maximum of 3 meals per order. Registration opens January 10 at noon Superbowl Skybox Experience... At Home!
Family Bingo Night S unday , 26 January from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ANCC Arlington 5 Star Ballroom Bingo will begin at 6:15pm Buffet Available $25 for Adults, $17 for Ages 2-11 Bingo Cards Sold for $3.00 per card. Come and enjoy everyone’s favorite game with the family! We will have great food and prizes for the winners! Dress Code is Casual Club cancellation policy in effect Maximum of 6 people per registration Registration required Trivia Night Wednesday , 19 February from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM ANCC Arlington 5 Star Ballroom Join us for Pub Trivia Night at ANCC Arlington! Trivia Hosts, Jonathan Sands & Jeff Shelton, will quiz teams on a variety of topics. Buffet opens at 6:30pm, Trivia begins at 7:00pm $34 Per Person (Price includes a pub-themed dinner buffet and inclusion into the trivia competition) Maximum of 6 per team. Dress Code is Casual Club Cancellation Policy in effect Registration opens January 21 at noon
Teen Game Night
Saturday, 1 February from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM ANCC Arlington 5 Star Ballroom Join us for Teen Game Night in ANCC Arlington on February 1! Ideal for those in Grades 6-10, we’ll have a bunch of arcade games, golf putting challenges, air hockey, basketball ‘pro’, foosball, ping pong and more. There will be fun food options (see below) including a warm brownie Sundae station and some amazing mocktails. We’ll also have door prizes and a raffle. So bring your friends and join us on February 1…it’s going to be a blast! $35 Per Person Dress Code is Casual
Club Cancellation Policy in effect Maximum of 6 per registration. Registration opens January 3
Wednesday, 22 January Williamsburg Room Light Refreshments - 6:30 p.m. | Speaker - 7 p.m. $6 per person Click here to register! Join us for an Author Series in Arlington with John Lawson, author of Kurtz: Annie Kurtz joins the Marines, makes a split-second decision her superiors never wanted her to make, and wrestles with whether she should have followed her orders or her conscience. Nick Willard has pined for Annie since they were both prep school students. After he becomes a successful journalist, he discovers that America’s war in Afghanistan has changed the schoolgirl he deified. Their story explores the tensions between love and friendship, and those between morality and law. Nick and Annie come of age, and they suffer the psychological traumas that result when war makers sweep reality under a rug of ridiculous details. Author Series with John Lawson Author Series Event: Holiday & Heart with 5 Local Authors Wednesday, 5 February 5 Star Ball Room Light Refreshments - 6:30 p.m. | Speakers - 7 p.m. $6 per person Click her e to register Join us for a fun and unique Author Series in Arlington on Wednesday February 5. Five local authors will be bringing their heartwarming stories to a Pal-entine’s Day author event. Meet the authors: - Barbara Boehm Miller, When You See Her - Carolyn McBride, The Cicada Spring, Santa Overboard - Christine Gunderson, Friends with Secrets - Jennifer Milder, The Epilogue of August - Sharon J. Wishnow, The Pelican Tide Each book shares a common thread of women navigat- ing complex relationships, personal growth, and societal expectations, delving into themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring power of human connections. After their talk the authors will be selling and signing copies of their books. They will be donating 15% of the evening’s sales to Second Story a local organization that helps transform the lives of children, youth and their families by providing safe havens and opportunities to grow and thrive.
Family Trivia Night
Saturday, 8 February from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM 5 Star Ballroom Join us for our first Family Trivia Night at ANCC Arlington! Trivia Hosts, Jonathan Sands & Jeff Shelton, will quiz teams on a variety of family-friendly topics. Questions will be appropriate for children age 8+. Buffet opens at 6:00pm, Trivia begins at 6:30pm $27 Adults | $17 Children 5-11 (Price includes a family-themed dinner buffet and inclusion into the trivia competition) Maximum of 6 per team. Dress Code is Casual Club Cancellation Policy in effect Registration opens January 9 at noon Sunday, 16 February 1:00 to 3:00 PM 5 Star Ballroom at ANCC Arlington $57 Per Person Maximum party size of 4 Dress Code is Coat & Tie for Men, Like Attire for Ladies Club cancellation policy in effect Registration opens January 17 at noon High Tea
Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Friday, 14 February ANCC Arlington 5 Star Ballroom 6:30 PM Reception with chit bar 7:00 PM Dinner with Wine Pairings 8:30 - 10:00 PM Live Band & Dancing $103 Per Person includes dinner with wine pairings and dancing. Maximum party size of 4. Club cancellation policy in effect. Dress Code is business casual (jacket required for men, like attire for ladies) Registration opens January 16 at noon
FAIRFAX CLUBHOUSE
Hours of Operation
Restaurant Hours of Operations Closed from 1 January - 14 January Reopening on Wednesday, 15 January from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM for Shrimp Night Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (except 1/29 Mediterranean Wine Dinner closes at 3:00 PM and bar closes at 5:00 PM) Friday & Saturday: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Mixed Grille
14 February - Valentine’s Dinner 19 February - Shrimp Night 26 February - ‘Pacific Northwest’ Wine Dinner Upcoming Events in Fairfax Every Saturday Evening Mixed Grille and Patio from 5:00 to 8:30 PM $36 Adults (12 and up) and $24 Children (5-11) Join us on Saturday evenings for the ever-popular Prime Rib Buffet. Prime Rib Buffet
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Patio is closed for the season
Pavilion on the Green (POG)
Every Day of the Week: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 15 January 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Adults $36 | Children(5-11) $24 Please click here for the menu and to register Shrimp Night Friday, 17 January 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Adults $29 | Children(5-11) $15 Please click here for the menu and to register Stir Fry Night Friday, 24 January 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM Adults $29 | Children(5-11) $15 Please click here for the menu and to register Taco Night
Wednesday, 29 January Reception 6:30 PM | Dinner 7:15 PM Wine Club Member - $100 Registration opens 2 January at 10AM Non-Wine Club Member - $115 Registration opens 3 January at 10 AM A 72-hour cancellation policy is in effect. The dress code is Business Casual (jacket re- quired, tie optional; slacks; like attire for ladies). Seating will be limited to the first 90 members. To maximize space at this event reservations will be restricted to a maximum of 4 people per member household and tables sizes will be no more than 10 people. Mediterranean Wine Dinner
GOLF
Don’t miss out on a great experience competing against other country clubs and playing a variety of local courses. If you are 50 or older and retired from at least one occupation, you are eligible to join the league. ANCC fields two separate teams which are very competitive in league play -- one at Arlington and one at Fairfax. Both teams are always looking for new players. During the season the Arlington team will play 12 other teams both home and away for a 24-match season. The Fairfax team will play 10 other teams both home and away for a 20-match season. The League’s season runs from early April through early October. Play is on Thursday mornings and is four-ball match play with a 3-point Nassau, combined with a sweepstakes competition. We use handicaps in all matches and our team members have handicap indexes ranging from the single digits through the mid-thirties. As a team member, you will be assigned to play in at least a third of our matches during the season and may volunteer to play any matches to which you are not assigned. The home club provides practice balls and waives green fees. The home club also provides morning pastries, coffee, and a buffet lunch afterwards. The 2025 Army-Navy teams will be put together 2025 Northern Virginia Retired Men’s Golf Association (NVRMGA)
2025 ANCC Men’s “B” Team & Qualifying Dates
The ANCC Men’s “B” Team competition begins late April and is a great way to meet other ANCC members and play competitive golf against other clubs in the area. The ‘B’ Team is open to all men with course handicaps ranging from 5 to 16. Matches are held on Saturdays and/ or Sundays from late April thru late July (8 matches total) with playoffs held from August thru October. Signups for both tryout dates will begin 1 March 2025. Although you do not need to compete in both tryout dates (we take the best score from either round), however, it is recommended to try to compete in both as to increase your chances of making the team. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, 29 March at FFX, and on Sunday, 6 April at ARL. I have checked the local school spring break calendars to limit conflicts in scheduling and made sure nobody will miss any Masters action as well! For more ANCC ‘B’ Team information click here or contact Tom Gwilliam at thomasgwilliam@yahoo.com. 2025 Try Out Dates (tee times starting at/around 1200):
29 March 2025 at Fairfax 6 April 2025 at Arlington
within the next few months and eligible ANCC members can sign up for either team. Visit the teams ’web pages on the ANCC website for signup instructions. Signups are open from now until 31 January 2025 for the Arlington Team and until 1 March 2025 for the Fairfax Team. The pages for the two teams can be found on the ANCC web site under Golf, ANCC Golf Organizations & Teams, Men’s Groups. For more information, visit the teams’ web pages. Sign up as soon as possible! Arlington Team Captains Mike Downs (703) 317-1822 mpdx2@hotmail.com Rich Gobel (703) 405-5385 gobelr199@gmail.com Mike Jaggard (703) 577-9066 68blackhorse@gmail.com Fairfax Team Captains Mike Golembieski (703) 855-7580 mpgolem@cox.net Dennis Bruns (703) 534-7913 dennis.r.bruns@verizon.net Tom Berg (703) 319-9301 bergiceman@hotmail.com The Senior Men’s Golf Organization (SMGO) invites all ANCC members aged 50 and over to participate in our men’s senior golf program in 2025. This is organized play that develops new friendships and enhances your enjoyment of the game of golf and Club facilities. The SMGO program features an ABCD scramble at 8:30 AM typically on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at the Arlington course, commencing in April and continuing through October. Other scrambles may be scheduled during the season when play dates are available. All ANCC members are welcome regardless of their handicap. If you were a member in 2024, your membership will automatically be renewed for 2025. A sign-up list for new members to the SMGO will be posted in the Arlington Golf Shop by 1 December 2024. If you do not want to participate in 2025, please indicate your decision to be deleted on the sign-up sheet at the ARL Golf Shop or you may contact Tim Campen at campta3435@gmail.com or (703) 901-3609. New members who may be leaving the area for the winter are encouraged to sign up prior to departing. The 2025 dues, expected to be $110 for the season, will be set prior to the opening of the season. Dues cover the cost of lunch in the Clubhouse at the completion of each of the 16 ABCD Scrambles...best lunch deal in town!! Standard cart fees are charged for each event in which a member participates. A $10.00 entry fee for the prize pool and the cost of coffee and pastries, available before each ABCD Scramble, is collected at check-in prior to the 8:30 AM shotgun tee off. 2025 Senior Men’s Golf Organization
WNHGO: Women’s Nine Hole Golf Organization
WNHGO welcomes new members throughout the year. Any female ANCC member, spouse, or dependent is eligible to join provided you have a USGA registered handicap and are familiar with the USGA Rules of Golf. If you don’t have your handicap yet, there is plenty of time to get it before the season starts. Contact our Membership Chair, Shannon Bibb at spbibb1@gmail.com or (618) 979-3696 with any questions. WNHGO Winter Golf is in full swing with 28 participants. Sign-up sheets are posted in the ARL and FFX Ladies’ Locker Rooms, and there’s still a lot of winter left, so feel free to sign up. A total of 10 rounds of golf must be played only at the ANCC courses and with at least one other golfer, who does not have to be a WNHGO member. Players are to post their scores on the grid sheets on the locker room bulletin boards. The season started 1 November and ends 31 March. For further information, email Chairman Mary Fields at fields.mary@verizon.net.
For the past eight years, the Women’s 18-Hole Golf Organization (WGO-18) have sponsored children through the “Homeless Children’s Holiday Playtime Program,” a program founded 20 years ago by two women who worked on Capitol Hill. This program now supports over 300 homeless children. In December, WGO-18 women raised $3,000 which sponsored 60 children! The generosity and kindness of WGO-18 contributed to these children and their parents being able to have a joyous holiday season. Thank you to Pam Quinn and all the ladies who made this possible! WGO-18 ladies are continuing their tradition of playing through the winter in self-organized groups, which includes a friendly cumulative ringers-type competition based on their aggregate ten best 9-hole scores over the winter. The winner will be announced at the WGO-18 Spring Luncheon heralding the beginning of the 2025 season. The new season typically begins in early April, and if there are any golf-loving ladies who would like to join, please contact Membership Chair Ruth Daly over the winter to be ready to play in the new season! Play Days are generally Tuesdays in Arlington and Fridays in Fairfax. WGO-18: Women’s 18 Hole Golf Organization
WDCGA: Women’s District of Columbia Golf Association
The WDCGA is always in a planning or playing mode. As we start the new year, officers are finalizing the 2025 tournament schedule with 23 tournaments planned. The Ice Breaker, historically played at Argyle CC is the only tournament played on a Saturday. It is usually a 2 person team event and sells out quickly. The event will be held on April 26th with registration opening on the “District” website about 4 weeks prior. Cup tournaments held June, July, and August allow players to compete with members of similar handicaps. The June location is TBD, Brettton Woods will host in July and Woodmore will host in August. Team match play is the true “season opener” with players knocking off the winter chill on April 16th. ANCC has two divisions this year. Division I starts April 16 with ANCC competing against Montgomery CC at Norbeck CC. Division IV starts the next day at Montgomery CC against Congressional CC. Team players have previously been selected; however, any WDCGA ANCC member can play as a substitute if needed. If you are interested in joining WDCGA, please review eligibility requirements at WDCGA.org and contact Margaret Ann Connors, the ANCC representative to WDCGA at maconnors09@yahoo.com.
Fitness Services ANCC’s Fitness Services are committed to assisting you in attaining your optimal physical well-being. Our team of nationally certified Fitness Professionals possess extensive knowledge in general fitness and specializations in weight loss, women’s fitness, and athletic performance. Our personalized and buddy training programs are meticulously designed to align with your unique fitness goals. Furthermore, we offer small group training sessions for individuals who value collaborative workouts with their peers. Our Junior Fitness Program was created to help our Juniors build safe and consistent habits when using the fitness and wellness center. Juniors aged 13-15 must complete a three-session certification ($175), while juniors aged 16/17 complete a one session ($65) fitness and wellness orientation. Please contact Kris Musselman, Fitness Services Supervisor, at kris.musselman@ancc.org .
Fitness & Wellness Overview
The Fitness and Wellness department at Army Navy Country Club offers a variety of services to help you on your fitness and wellness journey. From personal training and group classes, to massage therapy, assisted stretching and wellness activities. Our goal is to make the Fitness and Wellness Center the hub of all of your activities at ANCC. If you have any suggestions or questions for our Fitness and Wellness department, please con- tact Jay Guillory, Director of Fitness & Wellness, at jay.guillory@ancc.org .
Spa Services Our Spa Services team has over 40+ years of experience to help you achieve your goals from injury/surgery recovery, injury prevention to relaxation. We are trained in several modalities to fit your needs- Deep Tissue, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Neuromuscular, Hot Stone, Cupping and more. At ANCC, our primary objective is to collaborate with your unique requirements, preferences, and objectives to identify the most suitable solution for your needs. We meticulously develop a personalized protocol based on your specific concerns, and through our collaborative efforts, we craft a customized massage treatment tailored to your individual preferences. Please visit our website to learn more about our Spa Services team.
Group Fitness Group Fitness is an engaging and effective method to elevate your exercise regimen. Benefits include expert guidance, camaraderie with fellow members, and a structured schedule that facilitates consistent progress. Army Navy Country Club (ANCC) provides a diverse range of formats designed to strengthen muscles, enhance flexibility, and foster holistic well-being. Enroll in a single class or opt for a monthly subscription to secure substantial savings. Register for classes conveniently through the ANCC mobile application or website. If you have any questions/comments/suggestions, please contact Arianna Santamaria at arianna.santamaria@ancc.org .
Nutrition Services Are you seeking assistance in developing an eating plan that aligns seamlessly with your exercise regimen? Our certified nutrition coaches are readily available to provide guidance and support. Nutrition coaches offer comprehensive assistance, encompassing education, advice, and accountability on your journey toward achieving optimal health. With the guidance of a nutrition coach, you gain access to a dedicated team member who assists you in identifying your health objectives and devising strategies to attain them. A reputable nutrition coach goes beyond mere instruction; they impart knowledge and empower you to make informed decisions and take proactive steps toward your well-being.
Golf Performance Training If you would like information on TPI Assessments or golf performance training sessions, please email ANCCGolfPerformance@outlook.com . Pilates Reformer Our Pilates trainers offer personalized guidance to achieve your mind-body fitness objectives. With extensive training in the Pilates method, they possess their unique background, approach, style, and strength. Whether you are an avid golfer, tennis player, or new to exercise, our Pilates trainers can tailor a workout specifically to your needs. For further information or to schedule a session, contact us at ANCCPilates@outlook.com .
Consierge Physical Therapy Concierge Physical Therapists of Washington, D.C., provides on-site services within the ANCC Fitness Center. Collaborating with your therapist, you will formulate a comprehensive care plan aimed at alleviating pain, enhancing functionality, and elevating your overall well- being. Kindly contact us via phone or email to schedule an appointment. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Bryan Williams at bryan@conciergephysicaltherapists.com .
True Resilience: Assisted Stretching
** Assisted Stretching , or Partner Stretching,** is a flexibility training technique that utilizes the assistance of another individual to enhance range of motion. True Resilience “Stretchers” are certified trainers and massage therapists with extensive knowledge of human movement. For further information regarding their services, please contact them at trueresilience@outlook.com .
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM For those members looking for a fast-paced, tennis based cardio session, join Pro Jean-Marc Krone on Sundays. Cost: $42/participant. SUNDAY CARDIO CLINIC RACQUET SPORTS
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM This clinic is designed to provide an intense workout and certain minimum physical requirements might need to be met before joining. Cost: $42/participant. MONDAY CARDIO CLINIC 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM For those members looking for a tennis based morning cardio, please contact Pro Neil Bennett (703.979.5471) to see if this clinic is right for you. Cost: $42/participant. TUESDAY MORNING CARDIO CLINIC
Friday, 24 January from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM This event will be social mixed-level interchanging partner round-robin with light fare and chit bar. NEW YEAR’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN SOCIAL
Entry fee- $30 per participant Please click here to register!
Friday, January 17 and Friday, 31 January 7:00 - 9:00 PM MIXED-LEVEL PICKLEBALL DOUBLES ROUND ROBINS
This event will be a low pressure introduction to competitive play. Players will signup as individuals and accumulate points in round-robin interchanging partner play. There will be two divisions to choose from: Advanced/High-Intermediate and Low-Intermediate/Beginner. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each division based on the size of the entry purse. Entry fee- $30 per participant
Please click here to register for 17 January! Please click here to register for 31 January!
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM For beginners to intermediate, this class is for members trying to get into the game. Join Pro Jean-Marc Krone on Friday nights. Contact (703.979.5471) for questions and updates. Cost: $42/participant FRIDAY CARDIO TENNIS CLINIC
LADIES’ TUESDAY EVENING INTRACLUB TENNIS LEAGUE
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM For ladies unable to play during the day, we offer an evening league. This program is a great way to meet tennis partners. Sign-up here . Contact Pro Bridget Merrick for questions.
MEN’S SATURDAY MORNING INTRACLUB TENNIS LEAGUE
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM For members looking for a tennis based mid-day cardio session, please contact Pro Bridget Merrick (703.979.5471). Cost: $42/participant. WEDNESDAY MID-DAY CARDIO CLINIC
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM OR 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM This league will continue through the outdoor season with Saturday morning sessions. Sign-up online here . Contact Pro Jean-Marc Krone (703.979.5471) for updates.
FEATURED “PRO OF THE MONTH” — BRIDGET MERRICK Originally from Buffalo, NY, Bridget Merrick has been playing and competing in tennis since the age of 6. Bridget attended the University of Richmond on a 4-year Division I tennis scholarship, playing in the top 2 singles and doubles spots and ending her collegiate career ranked in the top 10 of doubles teams. She competed on the Women’s Pro Tour after college and gained a world ranking in both singles and doubles. Bridget has over 25 years of experience coaching tennis and mentoring students. She started as a Super Na- tionals Coach at Pass Academy (formally 4 Star), then moved to the Director of Junior Tennis at River Bend and is now at Army Navy. Bridget will approach her 10- year mark at ANCC in February 2025. Additionally, Bridget was named Female Athlete of the year at the end of her collegiate career at the University of Richmond. In 2006, Bridget was inducted into her high school hall of fame as well as the Buffalo Tennis Hall of Fame. Aside from teaching on the court, Bridget has been a USTA 10 & Under League Coordinator since 2011. She sits on the Board of Directors as Vice President of USPTA’s Mid-Atlantic division, holds the Chair of the USPTA’s Women’s Committee, and is Race Director for the Capitol Hill Classic – DC’s largest 10K road race. Bridget is also an avid runner and 9-time marathoner (MCM x7 and Boston x2).
Q & A with Bridget:
Q: What do you like most about working at ANCC? A: I truly enjoy working with the members and being a part of operating one of the best, largest, and most successful racquets programs in the country. Q: What do you like most about coaching tennis? A: I appreciate that each student and lesson is different. I love approaching every lesson uniquely and tailoring my coaching around everyone’s needs and way of learning. Q: Who is your favorite professional tennis player, and why? A: Roger Federer – Roger is my favorite tennis player for many reasons, but mostly because of his respect for the sport and his opponents. He has the most beautiful game to watch. Q: In your own game, what is your favorite shot to hit? A: My favorite shot is my crosscourt one-handed backhand.
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 GINGERBREAD HOUSE WINNERS! Nguyen Family: Winner in our Family Category
Helen Zehner: Winner Child Category
SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL FAMILY HOUSE PARTY
Friday, 7 March One by Land and One by Sea!
Ms. Sheila and Coach Wendy invite you to shake of the winter chill with a fun family event. No pool, no problem. Let’s make a splash and fill the 5 Star Ballroom. Come and catch up with Camp and Swim/Dive Team friends, coaches and counselors. DJ Dustin will spin the tunes, fun buffet, photo booth, games, raffles, dance offs and more.
Mini Camp (Half-day, 9:00am-12:15 pm) - June 9th – June 13th - Ages 4-5 (limited slots) Sports Camp (Full day: 8:45am -3:00pm) - (Mon) June 16th – (Fri) July 25th - 6 consecutive weeks - Ages 6-12 (must be 6 upon entering camp) Dates: 1. June 16th – June 18th: (3-day pro-rated week due to Juneteenth Holiday) 2. June 23rd – June 27th 3. June 30th – July 3rd (4-day week pro-rated week due to July 4th Holiday)
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES CAMPS IN 2025 The February Newsletter will have the registration link and will be active on Monday, 3 February through Friday, 7 February in addition to the website un- der the Junior Activities Tab. Sports Camp will run a lottery for its full day Sports Camp and other Specialty Camps offered for the 2025 summer season. Clubhouse lottery rules for order of groups will be in effect Please note that the initial registration period, 2/3-2/7 is for Resident Members, Absent Members, and Registered Grandchildren only.
4. July 7th – July 11th 5. July 14th – July 18th 6. July 21st – July 25th
Specialty Camp Art / Mixed Media Camp (Full day, 9:00am – 3:00pm) - July 28th – August 1st - Full-day camp with before/after care. Afternoon free swim and free play. - Ages 6-12
Happy New Year from your Junior Activities Committee! The committee members and staff leaders of our junior sports and activity programs have been planning and working to implement new initiatives to meet the interests and needs of the club’s growing youth population. Approximately 1,300 children between three and thirteen years of age, and an additional 600 adolescents aged fourteen to seventeen, comprise our resident youth membership. We are working towards a comprehensive and inclusive juniors program where there is not only something for everyone, but rather numerous options and opportunities for our youth. Stay tuned for information about our first-ever teen night out coming up on Saturday, 1 February. Rainbow City, our supervised children’s activity center, provides preschool- and school-age children with a safe and stimulating social and play environment on a drop-in basis, as well as before- and after-care during summer camp. We want to ensure that all of our families are familiar with Rainbow City and have the opportunity to utilize this warm and wonderful facility. We have developed a survey to help us determine how and when members prefer to utilize Rainbow City, and why some members currently do not use the facility. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey – available by clicking here . We would greatly appreciate your responses and honest feedback.
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SONS & DAUGHTERS PROGRAM
Have your children grown up within the Army Navy Country Club family, but have outgrown the age in which they may enjoy the facilities through your Membership? Children of current Members may be eligible for their own Membership at a discounted Initiation Fee if they meet eligibility criteria.
5 STAR PROGRAM
ANCC employees continue to go above and beyond for the membership. We are still honoring and celebrating our Five Star employee’s! Please continue to recognize the five star service you receive from our employees and nominate them to the Five Star committee by submitting an email to any manager.
Please click here for more information.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 3 DECEMBERTHROUGH 21 DECEMBER RESIDENT DR/MAJ COURTNEY COLLINS, USA CPT KYLE GICEWICZ, USA COL MARK LILLARD III, USAF, RET. MR. CHRISTOPHER MORALES ABSENT MR. BRENDAN BARBER ENS MERLE W. RICHMAN IV, USN
BE AN AMBASSADOR
Word of Mouth Referral is the best way to bring new Members to the Club! Recruit a new Resident Member & receive a $300 credit to spend throughout the Club. Does not include new Members who join under the Newly Commissioned, No Initiation Fee category. This credit may be applied to everything except Dues, Capital Infusion, Initiation Fees & the Employee Appreciation Fund. Member must be the Primary Sponsor to receive the $300 credit. The credit may not be applied retroactively.
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