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.