May 2021 Club News Number 341

Let the Summer Begin! SWIMMING POOLS WATER AEROBICS ADULT TENNIS Opening for the Season - May 22 Led by Susan Bradley Cox in the heated DRILL AND PLAY NIGHT Your Club opens the pools on May 22. The Family Pool. There will be two sessions per Sundays: May 16 – August 29, 5:00 pm pool reservations and times are not yet final- week for five weeks. $12 per player per session ized but all pool reservations will be made Every Monday/Wednesday and Players of all skill level are welcome. Activi- by logging into www.spindletophall.org and Tuesday/Thursday beginning May 17 ties will vary between hitting drills, rallying, going to the ‘Pool’ tab to access the OMNI- 9:00 am – 10:00 am and point playing, depending on the player’s’ FY reservation system. The Lane Pool, Dive Members $70 / Guests $100 preference. The pros will also be available to Pool, Family Pool and Baby Pool will all be Call 859-255-2777 to participate. help with technique and strategy. open for recreational swimming. Everything you will need to know about the reservation MEN’S NIGHT system, time slots and how to sign up will be PICKLEBALL Tuesday: May 25 – August 31, 5:30 pm Begins May 4. Led by Jack Ebel emailed to you in May before the pools are $40 for the season New players are WELCOME. No experience due to open. Round robin doubles with different partners necessary. BARRACUDAS SWIM Pickleball Round Robins LADIES’ DAY TENNIS AND DIVE TEAMS Tuesday 6 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays: All Swim and Dive Team participants will be Thursday 6 pm May 25 – September 2, 9 am required to sign up online. To register, login Sunday 2 pm $85 for the season to the website and click on POOL on the top Round-robin doubles with a different partner BEGINNER CLINICS banner. Click on “Swim and Dive Team” to each round. Begins May 4: Tuesdays at 5:15 pm find the “Barracuda Sign Up” and fill out the Beginners will participate in round robin FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER form. This helps us keep the roster current at 6 pm. Please reserve by calling Fridays: May 28 – August 27, 6:00 pm and organized. 859-255- 2777. $40 for the season The fees for the 2021 season are as follows: Mixed doubles, round-robin and no partner CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND OLDER needed. Through May 15: $165 Starts the week of May 22 After May 16: $190 Saturday, 1 pm $10 sibling discount up to 3 siblings Once a player has attended a round robin, SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS The fee includes a Cudas T-shirt, swim cap they will be added to the app “Group Me” to Junior Lessons begin in June. and a ticket to Hot Dog Day. receive reminders about round robins and BLAZE TENNIS CAMP Coaches will email you practice times other social events. Date: July 12 – July 16 before May 17. MAY 23: PLAY AND SOCIALIZE For experienced players. MAY 2: Swim and Dive Team Open House on Roxie’s Veranda To register, log in to the website and click 4 pm to 6 pm Round Robin Play: 3 pm - 5 pm on tennis on the top banner, click on Junior Tom Viney from Pannell Swim Shop will be Cocktails: 5 pm - 6 pm Tennis and you will see details and how to on-site for sizing and swim apparel. Dinner: 6 pm register for lessons and camp. There will be a parents’ meeting at 5 pm. Beginners sign up for a lesson at 2:30 before Members $280 Buffet available:Adults $15++, the event by calling 859-255-2777. Ages 6-11 $9++, Ages 3-5 $5++ GRIGGS AND FARRELL MEMORIAL Fresh Fruit Cup MEMORIAL WEEKEND WEEKEND KICKOFF / May 29 Grilled Angus Hamburgers Make plans to spend your Memorial Day New Players Welcome Grilled Beef Hot Dogs, Cheddar Cheese, Weekend at your Club as we have many fan- Adults $28++, Children 3-11 $18++ Relish and Assorted Condiments tastic activities and events planned including On the Courts: 3 pm - 5 pm Lay's Potato Chips a camp-out and a dive-in movie on Sunday, Cocktails: 5 pm - 6 pm Strawberry Shortcake and the annual games on the lawn on Mon- Cookout: 6 pm - Steak & Chicken MAY 22: Hot Dog Lunch / Parent Meeting day. The Tiki Bar & Grill will be serving our Reserve online or call 859-255-2777 11:15 am Members throughout the weekend. Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online CLUB DINING at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777 SPINDLEKINDLES Thursday, May 6 6 pm ROXIE’S MEMBER DINING The SpindleKindles Roxie’s will extend Member dining when the pools open for the season. Book Club meets the Summer is coming and your Club Service Team is looking forward to an exciting outdoor first Thursday of each season. Roxie’s Veranda is now open, weather permitting. Roxie’s Member Dining offers some- month and is led by thing for everyone as you can see below. Your Club Service Team is working hard to provide Cheryl Jones who can be reached at our Members with an amazing alfresco dining experience! Social distancing and your safety [email protected]. New Mem- are still a priority. Therefore, the Oak Room will continue to be an extension of Roxie’s. bers are encouraged and welcomed even ROXIE’S HOURS if you do not read the book. May 1 – 30 Take-out will be ordered from Thursday/Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm Roxie’s and the meeting will Saturday: 12 pm to 8 pm take place in the Yount Suite Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm or under the Tiki tent. THURSDAYS “The Midnight Library” May 6, 13, 20, 27 by Matt Haig 4 pm to 6:30 pm is Happy Hour ...featuring half price house wines and house well drinks. DERBY WATCH PARTY Saturday, May 1: 4 pm Onwards FRIDAYS Wear a festive Derby hat and come celebrate SPINDLESTITCHERS Thursday, May 27 May 7, 14, 21, 28 the 147th Run for the Roses at your Club! Entertainment from talented musicians con- 5:30 pm Book your dinner reservation, which will tinues on Friday evenings: 6 pm to 7:30 pm include a menu of Derby themed Meet in the Kentucky May hors d’oeuvres and drink specials, on the Room at 5:30 pm. 7 Hannah Mae Rector Veranda (weather permitting) or inside where Drop off your materi- 14 Michael Robinson pre-Derby coverage and the Kentucky Derby als, and then join Nancy 21 Jeff Blackburn will be aired. Jockeys mount their horses at Thomason and other Mem- 28 No Entertainment 6:30 pm and the race is at 6:50 pm. bers in Roxie’s for dinner. Anybody who does SATURDAY any kind of needlework, knitting, crocheting May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 or any other hand craft is welcome. After May 1: Watch the Derby in Roxie's and the dinner, enjoy the rest of the evening doing Oak Room. Derby Day Specials on the menu. your favorite craft in the company of others. Beginners are welcome. SUNDAY Contact Nancy at [email protected] for May A la Carte: 2, 23 more information. Reservations are request- Buffet 12 pm to 2:30 pm: 23, 30 ed for Roxie’s. May 9, Mother’s Day Brunch Roxie’s closes at the end of brunch. Adults $34++, Children 6-11 $15++, SPINDLECROPPERS 3-5 $8++, under 3 complimentary MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH It is almost time for the gardening season. Sunday, May 9 The gardening plots this year will continue Regular Sunday Buffet Main Level: 11:00 am & 2 pm be in the old greenhouse foundation by Adults $28++, Children 6-11 $12++, Upper Level: 12:30 pm the garages to give a sense of community. 3-5 $6++, under 3 complimentary Celebrate all that you love about your SpindleCroppers already in that area can keep their same plots. The garden plots The buffet meal will be served cafeteria Mother in elegant surroundings. The menu is are for growing vegetables and herbs only. style by Spindletop Service Team Members. spectacular and Mom will enjoy the pamper- ing. The menu is available online. Flowers that might help control some insects Adults $34++, Children 6-11 $15++, in and around vegetable plants such as WEBSITE LOGIN 3-5 $8++, under 3 complimentary Marigold, Lavender, Sunflower, Nasturtium INFORMATION and Chrysanthemum are permissible. Broken User Name: xxxxxxx egg shells, pine needles and tree bark mulch Your 7-digit membership number END OF MINIMUM BUFFETS material also help to control insects and Password: xxxxxxxx Sundays, May 23, 30: 12 pm to 2:30 pm weeds. If you would like to have a gardening (Your last name in lower case) The end of minimum spending period is May plot this year email Jean Lockwood at: Once you have logged in the first time, you 31, 2021. Here are two buffet opportunities [email protected] will be asked to create a new password. for you to finish up your minimum spending A 12’ x 10’ plot costs only $25 for To add your photo, click on My Club tab for the quarter. the season. and then click on “My Profile”. Adults $28++, Children- 6-11 $12++, 3-5 $6++, under 3 complimentary Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online CLUB EVENTS at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777

LUNCH AND LEARN Friday, May 7, 12 noon Guest Speaker: Micki King — MENU — Olympic Gold Medal Winner Vichyssoise Your Club is excited to welcome one Chilled Potato and Leek Soup of our own Members, Micki King, as guest speaker. Micki is an American Watermelon and Feta Salad former diver and competitive coach. Arugula She was a gold medal winner at the Red Onion 1972 Olympics in the three-meter Spiced Walnuts springboard event. Micki is a retired Watermelon Vinaigrette Colonel who served 26 years in the Lemon Rosemary Chicken US Air Force. She taught physical education and coached diving at the United States Air Force Sun Dried Tomato Orzo Academy, becoming the first woman to serve on the faculty of a U.S. military academy and the Herb and Butter Roasted Potatoes first woman to coach a male athlete to an NCAA championship. She was named NCAA Division II Coach of the Year three times. From 1992 to 2006, King was assistant athletic director at Flourless Chocolate Cake the University of Kentucky. She was also the president of US Diving from 1990 to 1994. She Chocolate Covered Strawberry has been inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor. Come and enjoy listening to Micki’s interesting story while enjoying a delicious lunch. Guests are welcome. $24++

TASTE OF SPINDLETOP Thursday, May 20, 6:30 pm — MENU — JEPTHA CREED DISTILLERY Bacon Wrapped Scallop Guest Speaker: Joyce Nethery Gruyere Polenta Cake Jeptha Creed Distillery will be showcased Honey Vodka Reduction in this May’s Taste of Spindletop Distillery Citrus and Bitter Green Salad Series. Master Distiller and Founder Joyce Nethery will be on hand to lead the Citrus Segments, discussion about this unique Kentucky distillery and the spirits they produce. Feta Owned and operated by dynamic mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Red Onion Nethery, Jeptha Creed Distillery sits in Shelbyville, Kentucky on 64 acres of Spiced Walnuts farmland, where they grow the Bloody Butcher Corn they use for all of their Lemonade Moonshine Vinaigrette products. Using that corn, they produce vodka, moonshine, and bourbon. Charbroiled Pork Tenderloin “Ne Oublie” is a Scottish Gaelic saying meaning “Never Forget,” a phrase that’s Tarragon and Butter Baby Carrots been passed down through the Nethery family for generations. Jeptha Creed Potatoes Gratin was founded on the motto “Don’t Forget Where You Came From,” and this fam- Apple Vodka Glaze ily owned and operated distillery holds true to that creed every day. With their incredibly well-rounded backgrounds, creativity, unparalleled work ethic and love for the Warm Apple Cobbler rich heritage of Kentucky and Scotland, Joyce and Autumn Nethery decided to continue the Cinnamon Moonshine “Ne Oublie” legacy while adding their own bit of Jeptha Creed flare. A four-course dinner cre- Whipped Cream ated by Executive Chef Tim Wood will be paired with cocktails crafted from this exciting new distillery’s product line. $48++ FAMILY EVENTS FAMILY CAMPOUT MOVIE UNDER GAMES ON THE LAWN Sunday, May 30, 3 pm THE STARS Monday, May 31: 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, May 30: Kiddos can join in our annual Games on Plan to bring the entire fam- Dusk the Lawn and participate in social distanced ily and pitch a tent on the Movie: A Bug’s life fun games. back lawn for our overnight Please bring your campout. There will be a own chairs or blan- cookout, smores, continental kets to sit on and sit in your family breakfast, dive-in movie and groups on the back lawn with a loads of fun. Enjoy being un- minimum of 6 feet away from other der the stars together at this family groups. The screen will be on family event! The campout the back veranda facing the back may be cancelled if it rains. lawn. No charge. Complimentary Reservations are required. popcorn for the kids. Beverages will $17++ per person be available for purchase. Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online CLUB SERVICE TEAM at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777

INTRODUCING... Alex Smith, Member Liaison Your Club is pleased to YOUR CLUB MANAGEMENT TEAM welcome Alex Smith to the Spindletop Service Team. Alex Matt Post Tim Wood replaced Donna Nabors, who General Manager Executive Chef recently retired, and will be [email protected] [email protected] helping you at the reception desk, Tuesday through Satur- Edward Dunaway Benita Jacobs Business Manager Membership Accounts Manager day. Alex recently moved back [email protected] [email protected] to her ‘Old Kentucky Home’ after spending seven years in Jean Lockwood Amberly Brislin North Carolina where she graduated from The Universi- Membership/Marketing Wedding Coordinator/Special Events ty of North Carolina Asheville with a BA in Psychology, [email protected] [email protected] and met her husband Mandeville! They held their wedding reception here at Spindletop on February Becca Morrison Jack Ebel 22, 2020, making magical memories they will cherish Member Services Director/Club Events Outdoor Recreation & Facilities Director forever. In her leisure time, she enjoys doing theatre, [email protected] [email protected] spending time with family, and watching documenta- ries. Alex is excited to be part of the Spindletop family and looks forward to meeting you this summer!

Dear Members, I hope you and yours have continued to stay healthy and well. As I look over the monthly calendar, May certainly kicks off the Spindletop season with a slate full of activity. Our Swim & Dive Team open house, Mother’s Day Buffet, Taste of Spindletop Series, Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, and Family Camp Out are just a few things we have for you to look forward to. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 9th, and reservations are steadily build- ing. Please make your reservation now before your desired time slot is fully subscribed. May also brings the return of organized tennis and pickleball, the start of our Swim & Dive Team season, Our beautiful Spindletop grounds have come alive with freshly-cut and the long-awaited opening of our pools commencing preview green grass and stately trees in full bloom. Your Club Service Team, weekend, Saturday, May 22nd. With three scheduled weddings, with the support of our grounds crew, has been giving extra atten- Roxie’s dining, including live music on the veranda Friday nights, tion to all our outdoor spaces and plantings. We hope you notice and our Members enjoying the casual elegance of Spindletop, and enjoy the added attention to these details throughout the May will be one active month! property. In addition, there are two capital improvement projects underway, including the resurfacing of four of our tennis courts, The safety and wellness of Member and Staff Member remains a and a significant maintenance upgrade to the surfaces in the lane top priority. I thank everyone for your continued patience as your pool. The projects will extend the useful life of the courts and the Club Service Team, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, pools for many years to come. work to balance certain necessary restrictions while opening the Club for all to enjoy. While we will continue to err on the side of I thank the entire Club Service Team for their hard work and I am safety, I am recharged with enthusiasm as the possibility of fewer greatly looking forward to welcoming Members back to the Club in capacity restrictions may be on the horizon. As we make finial the coming weeks. As always, I welcome any suggestions or com- decisions concerning outdoor operations and scheduling, we will ments you may have. No detail is too small, as we know, it is keep everyone informed through our various platforms. in our attention to details which make us great. With Anticipation,

Matt Post, GM Reservations for Roxie’s can be made online CLUB CALENDAR at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS WELCOME BACK Erik & Katie Ballert, Chris & Carey Boggess, Dr. David & Andrea Bacon, Carole Barnsley & MEMBERSHIP David & Elise Borne, Victoria Bradford & Abigail Byrnes, Chad & Rachel Denny, Christa Please tell your friends, family, and Dustin Fairchild, Dr. Gena Cooper & Bryan Eggleston, Phil & Cheryl Feigel, William & neighbors about your Club! Kurth, Anna Carey, Nate & Rebecca Collier, Debra Flynn, Terran & Derrick Helm, Gerhard Current Members who refer a New Member Dr. Emily & Daniel Cox, Forest & Katharine & Yayi Hildebrandt, Peter & Ginny Huntress, will receive Account Credit upon the new Erickson, Kim & John Glindmeyer, Daniel Seth & Jessica Johnson, Darlene & Bob Member’s payment of the appropriate & Megan Heidemann, Evan & Justin Kearns, Kisler, Jacob & Michele Nance, Stephen & dues and fees. Diem Huynh & Samson Lam, Michael & Natasha Neary, Drs. Scott & Esen Stephens, — Brigitte Prather, Drs. Will Sharp & Julie Galen Stone & LeAnne Ash, Tanya Sturgill The Club's current special offer is: Puterbaugh, Dr. Will and Anne Taylor TWO THIRDS OFF THE INITIATION FEE Renshaw, Roger & Jenny Riggs, Drs. McKayla with 12 months’ dues paid in advance & Darren Riggs. Philip & Tracy Schwieterman, (A $500 savings for a Sara Staker & Milton Hall, Morgan Sweeney & Family Resident Membership) Kyle Gilbert, Ghafor Taghizadeh & Shabnam — Haghishir, Zach & Helen Turner Contact Jean Lockwood at: [email protected] for an application and more information. MAY CALENDAR SAT 1 Roxie’s SAT 29 Roxie’s Taste of Spindletop Derby Watch Party Griggs & Farrell Tournament 20 Jeptha Creed Distillery SUN 2 A la Carte in Roxie’s Tiki Bar & Grill — Memorial Weekend Your Club THU 6 Roxie’s Happy Hour SUN 30 Minimum Buster Buffet 20 Board of Directors’ Meeting SpindleKindles Tiki Bar & Grill 31 End of Minimum FRI 7 Lunch and Learn Memorial Weekend Music in Roxie’s Family Campout Barracudas SAT 8 Roxie’s Movie under the Stars 2 Open House SUN 9 Mother’s Day Brunch MON 31 Memorial Day Games Parents’ Meeting on The Lawn — 22 Parents’ Meeting Tiki Bar & Grill THU 13 Roxie’s Happy Hour Memorial Weekend Hot Dog Lunch FRI 14 Music in Roxie’s SAT 15 Roxie’s Outdoor Facilities SUN 16 A la Carte in Roxie’s MAY EVENTS AT A GLANCE 22 Pools Open for the Season — 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31 THU 20 Roxie’s Happy Hour Social Tiki Bar and Grill 1 Derby Watch Party Board of Director’s Meeting 6 SpindleKindles Taste of Spindletop Pickleball 7 Lunch and Learn Play & Social FRI 21 Music in Roxie’s 23 9 Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch SAT 22 Roxie’s 23, 30 Tennis Pools Open for the Season Minimum Buster Buffet 29 Griggs & Farrell Tournament Tiki Bar & Grill 27 SpindleStitchers Barracuda Parent’s Meeting Barracuda Hot Dog Lunch SUN 23 Minimum Buster Buffet Roxie’s Open May 1 - 30 Tiki Bar & Grill BIRTHDAY DESSERT Thursday/Friday: 4 pm – 8 pm Pickleball & Social Saturday: 12 pm – 8 pm When you dine in Roxie’s for — your birthday, let us know. Sunday: 12 pm – 6 pm THU 27 Roxie’s Happy Hour You can choose a SpindleStitchers complimentary dessert Family FRI 28 Roxie’s from your Club’s dessert menu. 30 Campout Tiki Bar & Grill Memorial Weekend 30 Movie under the Stars 31 Kid’s Games on the Lawn