Your Weekly Manhattan Country Club Update: December 5, 2022

Dear Member,

Keep the holiday spirit going as we celebrate with themed classes and events. There’s something planned for everyone in the family so come join us at the Club this week. Be sure to sign up early so you don’t miss out on the festivities.

What’s Happening at the Club This Week?

Holiday Happiness Toy Drive

Join us in supporting Toys for Tots now through December 20th.

3 Easy Ways to Donate
– Bring a brand-new, unopened, unwrapped toy of your choice to the Club and place it in the Toys for Tots box.

– Don’t know what toy to buy? Pick up one of our gift-idea tags at the Club and shop for the toy listed on the tag.

– Simply fill out this form with your donation amount. All monetary donations will be used to purchase a brand-new toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots.

About Toys for Tots
This holiday season marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program! For over seven decades, the program has delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to over 281 million children.

Our goal this year is to help Toys for Tots in their mission by delivering 6,500 toys across our Bay Club communities.

Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity. Donations are tax deductible. For toy purchases under $250 your store receipt is acceptable for IRS donation. For cash donations, Bay Club will email a receipt for your donation by December 31, 2022.

Happy Hour & Live Music
Thursday, December 8 | 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Join us for dinner and check out our happy hour specials this Thursday. Enjoy live music from guitarist, JT Harker throughout the night.

Ugly Sweater Mixed Doubles Tennis Round-Robin
Friday, December 9 | 6:00 pm–8:30 pm | $35 per person | Levels K3.0–4.5
Start the holiday season with a non-stop night of Mixed Doubles delight! Wear your best holiday sweater, enjoy music, and have a chance to win prizes. Prizes awarded to tournament finalists and for best dressed. Fee includes a drink and tennis balls. RSVP at TopDog.

Pickleball Holiday Weekly League Dates
Happening Now until December 23 | $10 per day
Join us for a day of friendly competition on the courts. Pickleball league is happening now until Friday, December 23. We’re only taking weekly sign up at this time. No six-week commitment during holiday season. Sign up on TopDog.

Save the Date

Holiday Bingo
Wednesday, December 14 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Join us for a family-fun night of Holiday Bingo. Come dressed in your best holiday sweaters. Dining reservations are required. RSVP on OpenTable and add BINGO! in the notes or call the Reception Desk at 310.546.5656 ext. 21.

Château de Pommard Wine Dinner*
Thursday, December 15 | 6:30 pm–9:00 pm | $125++ per person
Spend an evening with us as we serve you an exquisite four-course dinner, paired with exceptional Burgundy wines. Reservations are required and limited. Make your reservations on OpenTable.

Ornament Decorating Night*
Saturday, December 17 | 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
The annual MCC Ornament Decorating Night is here! We are gearing up hundreds of ornaments for all our young creative minds to put some style into the holidays. No matter the design, we will have plenty of crafty items ready. This event will sell out quickly–be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible. Dinner will be served.

Complimentary Chair Massages from Good Life Physical Medicine
Tuesday, December 20 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm | 15-Minute Chair Massages
Feeling a little tight in areas you wish you could smooth out with a quick massage? Allow our friends over at Good Life Physical Medicine to take care of you with complimentary 15-minute chair massages on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on other services provided, email Brittani at bguyton@goodlife-medical.com.

Kids Culinary Night
Wednesday, December 21 | 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Children Ages 3–13 | $25++ per child
Calling all little chefs! Join us for a culinary extravaganza where your kiddo will learn how to make a yummy pizza. With endless toppings, your little chef can create whatever they want. Space is limited. RSVP on OpenTable and add PizzaNight in the notes.

Bay Club Winter Camp*
Monday, December 26–Friday January 6 | Children Ages 6–12
Winter fun is here for all MCC kids! Winter Camp will be here for two weeks as the kids are out of school–winter themed crafts and games, active games, and swimming are in store. Our camp days fill up quickly, so make sure to reserve your spots now. Sign up on Bay Club Connect.

*All events require a 72-hour written cancellation to avoid charges.

Host Your Holiday Parties with Us
The holiday season is just around the corner, and dates are filling quickly at the Club. Only a few select dates are left. Whether you are planning an intimate party for family and friends or a large corporate gathering, The Club’s experienced catering team is dedicated to making your holidays sparkle. To begin the arrangements, contact Event Manager, Rosie Vargas at Rosie.Vargas@bayclubs.com.

New Pickleball clinics are available on the Bay Club Connect app under Fitness Programming > Racquet Sports. Lead by our new instructor, Cade Erickson, these clinics will be instructional with practice games to hone your skills.
– Beginner clinics requiring only basic knowledge of the rules.
– Intro to Pickleball clinics will happen the first Monday of every month. The complimentary clinic will teach you the basics of the game. Paddles and balls provided.

Aquatics | Early Start to Junior Guard
December 7–December 18 | $45 per session | Ages 8–13
It is never too early to get your young athlete ready for Jr. Guards. This special early-start session of JG Prep will provide technique work and basic knowledge of what to expect in Jr. Guards.
Drop-In Only Sessions:
– Tuesday | 7:30 pm
– Friday | 5:30 pm
– Sunday | 11:00 am

Aquatics | 2023 Junior Guard Preparation
First practice starts January 3 | Ages 9+
Is your child trying out for Junior Guards this spring? In our Junior Guard Prep Class, we will prepare your swimmer for the test and the ocean! Classes will focus entirely on the technique, endurance, and speed of freestyle to achieve the fastest possible, 100-yard freestyle time for the upcoming Junior Guard test! Click here for more details.

Facilities, Operations and Personnel Updates

Pool Bar Services
We will be hosting all our Pool Bar menu and drinks indoors at our restaurant upstairs. Come and enjoy all your favorites from Sunday through Monday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm and Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. Dinner hours in the Terrace Restaurant will remain the same–Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Member Check-In
Members ages 14+ need to check in at the Host Desk with their Bay Club Connect app barcode instead of providing their 4-digit member ID. All members have a designated member ID and need to have their own Bay Club Connect set up for check in and reservation purposes. To get assistance with setting up or logging into Bay Club Connect please email Blanca Tamayo at Blanca.Tamayo@bayclubs.com.

Guest Passes and Guest Check-In
Now is the time to bring your family and friends to the Club! This is your friendly reminder that any unused guest passes will expire December 31, 2022. Your guest pass balance can be found on the homepage of your Bay Club Connect account.

Our guest pass policy allows the same guest to visit up to 12 times per calendar year. Please note, all guests must provide a valid photo ID and be registered via our Digital Guest Waiver at the Host Desk. For guests that are minors, an adult member must authorize and sign our Digital Guest Waiver in person or remotely via our Digital Guest Waiver for minor guests that are authorized to use the Club with a member on your account.
– Select “Member with Minor” – include your Name and Member ID as it appears on your Bay Club Connect homepage.
– Add the guest information including their date of birth.

Weekly Club Updates
Interested in finding out what is happening in the other clubs this week? You will find all the weekly updates from our other clubs here.

In health,

Gaby Romo

Vice President/General Manager
Manhattan Country Club

Live life happy