Your Weekly Manhattan Country Club Update: March 13, 2023

Dear Member,

Drum Roll Please…

Welcome to our first edition of The Quad, your Club newsletter that covers all things happening at the Bay Club, plus a little extra.

Calling All Campers

Spring Break Camps are on! Get your kiddos enrolled now. Plus, Summer Registration is open.  Our fun, sporty, creative and educational camps will be sure to please. Enroll Now.

Join Our Team

Do what you love, love what you do! We are hiring for summer positions.  See our openings.

MONTHLY MENTIONS

Brackets Our Way

March Happiness is back! The race is on for the most popular Bay Club location of all—will your favorite Club win? Cast your votes on @bayclubs Instagram stories here every Monday. Keep the votes coming so your Club makes it to the finals! The winning location receives a FREE LUNCH from a local food truck for members and associates.

In Travel

Spring Break is on the horizon, and according to the travel experts, Americans are opting for a “closecation”. What is that you say? It’s traveling to a region within a 4-hour drive window from home. We are loving this trend as your closecation could become a Baycation! Our San Diego Members can head North to the Beach Cities; our East Bay Members can head to Marin for some pool time at Ross Valley, San Francisco… Courtside is calling. Pick a boutique hotel and hit up a new Club to enjoy something new with the family. Your Baycation is calling!

THINGS WE’RE LOVING

So Charming

We can’t enter this month without thinking of a childhood bowl of Lucky Charms BUT, who wants all of the artificialness (is that a word?). Lucky for us, Magic Spoon has hit the market. All of your favorite childhood cereal flavors but with no added sugars or artificial colors… high-protein, gluten and grain-free, and the list goes on. Did we mention keto friendly? So many flavors to choose from but we are big fans of Cocoa and Fruity. News alert: we are not affiliated in any way to Magic Spoon. We just pass out good info to keep our modern families healthy and in the know. It’s not cheap, but nothing good is…magicspoon.com. 

WELLNESS CORNER

Feeling Sleepy?

So thankful to be graced with a bit more sunlight, but losing an hour of sleep is not high on our list. We thought we would share some tips on getting great Z’s…so we can hit these Spring days full of energy. If we had to boil it down to the top 3 sleep tips…don’t eat late, skip that night cap, and take a great magnesium.

If you want a great night sleep, stop eating after 6:00 pm. It gives your body time to fully digest before you hit the hay. If you eat late, your body is forced to sleep and digest at the same time. Bodies aren’t great at multi-tasking and therefore can’t do a great job at either one. Skipping alcohol altogether is a great answer, but if that is not your answer, avoid drinking a few hours before bedtime and make sure to over hydrate.

As for Magnesium, it is a proven sleep helper! Magnesium is a mineral element that you already have in your body, thanks to foods like nuts, seeds and beans. Most of us in the US are magnesium deficient. Taking a high-quality Magnesium Glycinate (we love Pure Encapsulation) before bed will help you drift off comfortably. As with all vitamin and mineral changes, feel free to run this recommendation by your MD or FM partner.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Zaca Mesa Wine Dinner
Thursday, March 16 | 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Come and enjoy a delicious wine dinner in partnership with Zaca Mesa Winery. $150+ per person.

Save the Dates

Kids Culinary Night
Wednesday, March 22 | 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Calling all little Chef’s – learn how to make your own sushi roll! Ages 3-13; $25+ per child. RSVP on OpenTable and add “Kids Culinary Night” to the notes.

St. Patty’s Day Tennis Round Robin
Saturday, March 24 | 5:30 pm-8:00 pm 
Sign up for our St. Patrick themed mixed doubles tennis round robin! Entry Fee of $35 per person includes: tennis balls, green beer on the court, scorekeepers, music, and prizes for the winners. Register on TopDog.

Easter Brunch–Reservations Now Open
Sunday, April 9 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Our Easter Brunch is on its way, and reservations are now open! We will have the Easter Bunny and fun for the entire family – spots are filling up fast so RSVP soon. Adults $70+, children $60+. Reservations on OpenTable by seating times.

Junior Pickleball Classes
Tuesdays 3:30 pm-5:00 pm: March 7-28
Thursdays 3:30 pm-5:00 pm: March 9-30
Learn how to play the sport and techniques with our Pickleball instructor, Cade. For ages 10-14.

Session #1 (4 weeks): 
1 Day per week = $150
2 Days per week = $300
Sign up here!

Weekly Young Adult Pickleball
Tuesdays | 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Get some helpful tips during warm up from our new Pickleball Pro, Cade. Followed by match play or live ball games—based on attendance. Ages 15-18. $20 per class; drop-ins accepted if space permits. Sign up on Bay Club Connect under Group Fitness > Racquet Sports.

**New sessions of Adult Pickleball Leagues running from February 27-April 14 are now open! Sign up on TopDog.

In health,

Gaby Romo

Vice President/General Manager
Manhattan Country Club