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The Picacho View
Around the Club 2-3
Golf & Grounds 4-5
Golf Association News 6-7
Tennis & Fitness 8
Food & Beverage 9
Calendar of Events 10-11
Bridge & Games 12
Schedule of
Events
February Pub Night Theme
Feb 6 Mexican
Feb 13 Surf & Turf
Feb 20 Home style Cooking
Feb 27 Slider& Traditional
Sandwiches
Feb 2 - The Day the
Music Died - Sock Hop
(must RSVP by Jan. 29)
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
Dinner (Must RSVP by Feb 8)
Feb 22 - Prime Rib
(must rsvp by February 16 )
February 2019
Volume 7, Issue 02
Don’t miss what’s coming up next...
Come celebrate Valentine’s
Day with your loved one. Our
monthly Wine Dinner will
take place on February 14
at 6:00p.m.
Come join us for
Tennis & Pickleball
Feb 16 - Divorce Open
(Couple Alternate Shot)
Inside this issue
General Manager’s Note
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Around the Club
New Picacho Hills
Country Club
Members
Linda Ward
George Makar
&
Kimberly Getz
Mark & ellen
Peterson
Please be sure to
say hello and
help them feel
welcome !
We have some fun things planned for February. On the 2nd we have a Sock Hop Dance in tribute to Buddy Holly, Big Bopper Richardson and Richie Valens. Should be a fun night. Our wine dinner for February will be on Valentine’s Day for all the couples wanting a romantic night out. And Prime Rib Night will be on the 22nd.
Details and on the events are in this newsletter. Please be sure to RSVP.
I would like to thank everyone for being so cooperative in signing tickets. For those of you who are not aware we are requesting/requiring everyone to sign a ticket when they charge anything at the golf shop or restaurant. This protects both you and the club from incorrect charges.
Please note that we will continue to bill Trail Fees monthly until something happens with the sale or not.
Handicap fees were also billed this month.
Looking ahead, please be aware that we will be aerifyng the greens on March 10, 11 and 12. We will also be closed on all the Mondays in March and April 1 for course maintenance.
Thank you,
Jim Nodurft, PGA
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Private Events &
Meetings
Picacho Hills
Country Club
offers a host of
spacious rooms
and areas for your
every need.
Whether you are
planning a meeting
for your
executives, golf
outing, family
reunion, milestone
birthday or
wedding ceremony
and reception,
Picacho Hills
Country Club is
the ideal location
for an absolutely
unforgettable
event.
Please Contact:
Jim Nodurft
for additional
information.
575.523.8641
or
Concerning the Advisory Board
Well February is just around the corner and yes we are still waiting to hear
more regarding the club sale. It is our understanding that things are
continuing to move forward although slower than desired. A reminder to all
that the club has re-implemented the policy of having members sign all charge
tickets in all areas of the club. While a small inconvenience for some this
policy protects you and the club form incorrect charges. So please remember
to check in at the golf shop each time you play and sign your ticket in the res-
taurant prior to leaving.
Activities continue to be well attended with the New Year’s Eve party
ushering in 2019, the Polar Bear golf tournament fielding 80 players and a
sold out Wine Dinner in January. The social committee is bringing a new
event in February. The Big Bopper Party celebrating the “Day the Music
Died” on Feb 2nd starts at 6pm with costumes, dance contests, and lots of
fun. Hope many will come on out. February golf brings the Divorce Open
for couples, the next wine dinner will be on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14th, and
the ever popular Prime Rib night is Feb 22nd. Do remember to sign up early
and enjoy the festivities.
Jim has promised another Rules class soon for those that were unable to
attend the first class. As all the golfers know there have been lots of changes
which we are all trying to get accustomed to. The maintenance team is hard at
work continuing to keep our course in prime condition. Some of the Tee
signs have been moved for ease of mowing, Par three’s roped off to protect
the course and bad spots on greens are being plugged. The course will be
closed on all Monday’s in March for course preparation for spring and
summer including aerification.
The Advisory Board looks forward to the opportunities for 2019 and seeing
everyone at the club.
Paula Hansen
Interim Advisory Board President
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Around the Club
Board Members:
Interim President – Paula Hansen ([email protected] ),
Members – Dennis Evans ([email protected] ), Gregg Martin
([email protected] ), Emery Borsodi ([email protected]), Debbie
McAllen ([email protected] ), Michael Henderson
( [email protected] ), Lloyd Knight ( [email protected] )
Golf Pro Note
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Last Month we had the Polar Bear Tournament. Eighty people braved the freezing 65 degree weather! This month is The Divorce Open. It is a couples modified alternate shot. Details are below. Don’t forget that there are many new changes to the rules of golf and our local rules sheet. I did a seminar in December and will be doing another one on February 5th at 4:00 in the Organ Room. No need to sign up. Just show up if you can. Handicap fees were charged this month. If you do not have a handicap, and would like one, please see me, Mike or Nick in the golf shop. Fee is $35 for the year. Fairways and greens, Jim Nodurft, PGA
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Golf News
TOURNAMENTS
DIVORCE OPEN
COUPLES NET ALTERNATE SHOT
Date: February 16th
Time: 9:00 am shotgun
Cost: $20 per couple for prizes
Format: 18 Holes, Couples Modified
Alternate Shot.
** Team handicap is 40% of combined handicap.
Before the 40% the maximum handicap for men is
36 and for women is 44.
Call the golf shop at 575-523-8641, or come into
the golf shop to sign up.
GOLF SHOP HOURS FOR FEBRUARY
Open – 7:30 am
Closes – 5:00 pm
First tee time is 8:00 am.
Driving range opens at 7:30 am and closes at
5:00pm.
Course is closed on the 11th and 25th.
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Golf News
Superintendent’s Note Upcoming
Golf Events
Feb 16 - Divorce Open
Couples Net Alternative Shot
If you would like to
Schedule a Golf
Outing, please call Jim
at 523.8641 ext.28 or
jnodurft@picachohillscc.
com
Greetings Members,
With February rapidly approaching it is time to begin the process of implementing a planned control of
unwanted weeds. Pre-emergent herbicides are typically applied to stop the heavy germination of several
species of weeds including Poa annua, crabgrass and goosegrass. Weeds are the number one pest
problem in turfgrass and are aggressive competitors for water, nutrients and sunlight. There are many
characteristics of weeds which allow them to survive and increase in population.
1. Weeds can produce tens to hundreds of thousands of seeds per plant.
2. Weeds can germinate and establish quickly even in unfavorable environmental and soil conditions.
3. Weed seed can remain viable for many years if buried in soil. Due to large quantity of seed
production some weeds have greater potential for long term survival.
4. Weed seed has various adaptations such as clinging pods, wings to fly or are very light allowing
greater area of dispersion.
5. Most perennial weeds possess special vegetative structures that allow them to produce asexually
and survive.
It is very important to note that in order to control weeds you must first know what weed species are
present and where. This is a technique known as scouting and mapping.
Scouting and Mapping references include:
1. Weed species present
2. Weed stage of growth
3. Weed population size
4. Previous control measures
5. Health of infested area
6. High or low traffic area
7. Degree of sun exposure
8. Dry or waterlogged area
Each herbicide has a label that explains what and how it controls. Herbicides can be very useful in
controlling unwanted plants from damaging desired species. However, it is an absolute must to know
what weeds species need to be controlled, conditions where weeds are present and how a specific
herbicide works.
Also planned is the strategic removal or thinning of plant material course wide. This process is to allow
the ease of maintenance, elimination of rodent habitat and obstruction of play.
Procedures include:
1. Scouting for decayed and diseased plants and trees.
2. Removal and disposal of downed material.
3. Seed/sod planting in affected removal area on the golf course turf.
Thank you all for your support.
Always Greenside Up,
Gil Martinez, GCSAA (A)
The newsletter due date is prior to our January Jill so winner announcements
will be next month.
Your leadership team has been hard at work already this month with the
approval of a 2019 budget, finalization of tournament leaders, audit of last
year’s finances and in general preparing for a great new year. Jean Davis and
several others have been busy with the development and editing of our 2019
LGA Directory, now completed and at the printers. There were many edits
this year due to the rule changes and large membership change. Thank you
for a stellar job.
Sylvia and Cheryl Tom Nelson have us on a strong base with all of the Play
Day games planned and scheduled. Thank you both for agreeing to take on
this task. After a great deal of discussion the Play Day and executives decided
the Golf software we have been using in the past is not returning the value
for the cost so processes for keeping the points and data required have been
established and the golfware software deleted from our expenses (thank you
Valerie for arranging our refund). We will need all members to please circle
their birdies on their cards for Sylvia’s quick identification and recording.
Janis Paul is handling our Hole in One fund for this year. Most have already
contributed however if memory fails or you are not sure if you contributed
your $2 contact Janis and she will provide clarity.
Our first tournament this year is the President’s Cup and Club Championship
on April 8-9, 2019. It is being coordinated by Chris Fritz, Lynn Zeemont and
Karen Lord. A fun time to be had by all I am sure.
A final reminder to all interested in joining our Border Team this year, see
Candy ASAP as shirts have been ordered however additional members are
still welcomed.
As always I want to extend a big thank you to all of the Picacho Hills
Ladies Golf Association for all your willingness and support.
Paula Hansen
LGA President
If you are new to PHCC and/or interested in information about the Ladies
Golf Association, please call Lynn Zeemont (523-0913).
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Ladies Golf Association
Sandpipers
Ladies, if you are
golfers that just
want to have fun,
come play nine holes
with the Sandpipers on
Thursday, teeing off
between the hours of
8:00am and 9:30am
depending on
seasonal changes.
If this sounds like
what you are looking
for, then we would
love to have you join
our nine hole group.
There is a roster in the
Pro Shop for
Thursday.
For additional
information, please
contact Patti Danley
575-556-9369 or at
or contact Judy Hicks
574-903-6891 or
email her at
Greetings and salutations! I hope everyone had a
great New Year’s. Here at the MGA we are
definitely excited about 2019. We have an
excellent slate of officers who will be working
hard to bring you some great tournaments this year. Don’t
forget the Club’s Divorce Open coming up in February, too
bad we can’t have cameras following everyone; it would
probably make for some riveting reality television. 2019 should
be an interesting year all around, with the new rule changes
and new ownership coming our way. I hope you were able to
enjoy the prime rib Chef Henri and his team laid out for our
yearly meeting on the 10th, just one of the benefits of being a
MGA member. I’m looking forward to my term as your MGA
President. Please feel free to hit me up with any comments,
concerns or questions you may have.
V/R
Jason Richards
MGA President
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Men’s Golf Association
2019 MGA Board Members
Jason Richards ~ [email protected] President
Luis Gabaldon ~ [email protected] V. President
Warren Russell ~ [email protected] - Secretary
Myrle Schwalm ~ [email protected] - Treasurer
Jim Conine ~ [email protected]
Cliff Davis ~ [email protected]
Dennis Evans ~ [email protected]
Kelly Johnson ~ [email protected]
Fernie Lopez ~ [email protected]
Gregg Martin ~ [email protected]
MGA Sponsor’s
Studio “D” Architects, Jason Clark
Dr. David Warren, D.D.S., P.A
Citizen’s Bank of Las Cruces
White Sands Federal Credit Union
Daniel Duran, D.D.S., P.A., General Dentistry
The Gregg Martin Agency, Farmer’s Insurance
Schwalm, Martos & Company, PC, Myrle Schwalm
Biad Chili, Don and Louis Biad
Dr. Lane Bauer DC, Las Cruces Chiropractic
Fred Anderson, Morgan Stanley
Valley Shredding
Progreen Superior Coating & Roofing
Peregrine Corp
Sharpline Defense
Pic Quik, Oscar Andrade
Aire Serv, Jared Teague
Ashley Furniture
Fernando & Kelly Lopez
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Tennis & Fitness
Yoga
Picacho Hill Country Club
is offering Yoga Classes!!
Hatha Yoga is taught by
certified Yoga instructor,
Nora Bailey, at PHCC
Tuesdays & Thursdays from
8:30-9:30 a.m. You may
purchase a 10 class punch
card for $20 ($2 per class)
or you may pay a $3 drop in
fee to Nora. For more
information, contact Nora
at 575-915-6263.
Jazzercise
Ladies Jazzercise
classes are
downstairs every
Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. Classes
begin at 8:30 for an
hour.
Hope you can join us.
For information
contact Margy Papen.
at 575-526-5630.
FREE PICKLEBALL LESSONS TO MEMBERS
One of PHCC longtime members, Laura Smart is the current Senior Olympics 2018 DEE
HARRIS FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR and played in over 20 Pickleball
tournaments in 2018. She brings great experience, passion and FUN to those interested in
learning the game of Pickleball. Please be sure to contact her and come out and have a great
time playing!
Come join us for Tennis & Pickleball Please be aware that we have a court reservation system. To reserve a court, or to see what courts are reserved, go to https://picachohills.as.me . You will create a login which will enable you to book times. Times may only be booked for a maximum of 1 ½ hours. Ongoing activities (note start times are seasonally adjusted):
Tennis activities
Every 3rd Saturday – Saturday Night Fever Scramble, 4:00 – 6:00 PM (courts 1-4), social to follow
Monday Men’s doubles drop-in, 8:00 AM (court 1)
Tuesday evening clinic, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (court 3) Gregg Tracy - limited to 8 players
Wednesday women’s (court 1) and mixed doubles drop-in 9:00 AM (courts 2&4)
Thursday night Men’s tennis league, 6:30 PM (courts 1-4)
Friday women’s and men’s doubles, 9:00 AM (courts 1, 2&4)
Saturday clinic, 9:00 – 10:00 AM (court 3), Gregg Tracy
Saturday drop in, Mixed Doubles, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (court 3)
Pickleball activities
Every 3rd Saturday – Saturday Night Fever Scramble, 4:00 – 6:00 PM (court 5), social to follow
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday drop-in, 10:00 AM (court 5)
Laura Smart is offering free Pickleball
lessons to members of PHCC. Please
contact her at (425)233-9082 or email:
[email protected] to schedule
lessons directly with her.
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Yoga
Hours of Operation:
Pub & Dining Room
Monday:: Closed even when the course is open.
Snack bar will be open
Tuesday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am - 9:00pm (Pub Night)
Thursday: 11:00am- 9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
* Dates and Hours subject to change
February Events: Pub Night: Feb 6 - Mexican Feb 13 - Surf and Turf Feb 20 - Home Style Cooking Feb 27 - Slider/traditional Sandwiches
Monthly Special Events and Dinners: *Reservations Required - Deadline 1 week PRIOR to event Feb 2 - The Day the Music Died 6p.m. Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day Dinner (Must RSVP by Feb 8) Feb 22 - Prime Rib (Must RSVP by Feb 19)
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved
one with another incredible Wine Dinner. Our
monthly Wine Dinner will take place on
February 14 at 6:00p.m.
(RSVP’s accepted until Feb. 8)
Food & Beverage
Beer of the Month:
Michelob Ultra
$2.50 12oz
(Draft or Can)
PHCC is “the place to be” on Wednesdays.
Pub Nights have been a raving success.
And we appreciate your support. In
addition to the themed specials, the bar will
feature some amazing values.
In addition to our open seating policy, we
are gladly accepting reservations. Pub
Nights have become so popular and we
appreciate advance notice.
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Calendar of Events...what’s happening now
February 2019
Dates and
Times are
subject to
change
1
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
2
Dining Room & Pub
Food service
11am-4pm
The Day the Music
Died - Sock Hop 6pm
3
Lunch 11am—6pm
4
Club, Dining
and Pub Closed
5
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-6pm
6
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
Pub Night 5pm-9pm
7
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
8
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
9
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
10
Lunch 11am—6pm
11
Club, Course &
Practice
Facilities will
be Closed All
Day
12
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-6pm
13
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
Pub Night 5pm-9pm
14
Dining Room & Pub
Food Service
11am-4pm
Valentines/Wine
Dinner 6pm
(Reservations Req’d)
15
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
16
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
Divorce Open Golf
Tournament
17
Lunch 11am—6pm
18
Club, Dining
and Pub Closed
19
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-6pm
20
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
Pub night 5pm- 9pm
21
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
22
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
PRIME RIB DINNER
(Reservations Req’d)
23
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
24
Lunch 11am—6pm
25
Club, Course &
Practice
Facilities will
be Closed All
Day
26
Dining Room &
Pub 11am-6pm
27
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
Happy Hour 3pm-5pm
Pub night 5pm- 9pm
28
Dining Room & Pub
11am-9pm
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Special Events in BOLD May require Pub and Dining Service hours to
change on those dates. Please call the club if you are not sure or
would like to RSVP and attend any of the events.
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Club Activities for February 2019
Fri Feb 1 - Women’s & Men’s Tennis Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Ladies Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Sat Feb 2- Adult Tennis Development 9am
- Mixed Tennis Doubles Drop-in 10am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- The Day the Music Died - Sock Hop 6PM (Reservations Req’d)
Mon Feb 4- Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Men’s Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Tues Feb 5 -Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- LGA Play Day 9:00am
Wed Feb 6 -- Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Ladies Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Ladies Bridge: Lunch Starts at 12pm, Play Starts at 1pm
- Pub Night - Mexican starts at 5 pm
Thurs Feb 7 - Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- Sandpipers 9:00am
- Men’s Tennis League 6:30pm
Fri Feb 8 - Women’s & Men’s Tennis Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Ladies Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Sat Feb 9- Adult Tennis Development 9am
- Mixed Tennis Doubles Drop-in 10am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Mon Feb 11 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Men’s Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Tues Feb 12 - Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- LGA Play Day 9:00am
Wed Feb 13 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Men’s Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Pub Night - Surf & Turf starts at 5 pm
Thurs Feb 14- Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- Sandpipers 9:00am
- Men’s Tennis League 6:30pm
- Valentine’s Wine Dinner 6pm (Reservations Req’d)
-
Fri Feb 15 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Ladies Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Ladies Bridge: Lunch Starts at 12pm, Play Starts at 1pm
Sat Feb 16 - Adult Tennis Development 9am ``
- Mixed Tennis Doubles Drop-in 10am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Divorce Open Golf Tournament 9:00a.m.
Mon Feb 18 - Men’s Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Tues Feb 19 - -Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- LGA Play Day 9:00am
Wed Feb 20 - Women’s Tennis Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Ladies Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Pub Night - Homestyle Cooking starts at 5 pm
Thurs Feb 21 - Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- Sandpipers 9:00am
- Men’s Tennis League 6:30pm
Fri Feb 22 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Women’s & Men’s Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Prime Rib starts at 5pm (Reservations Req’d)
Sat Feb 23 - Adult Tennis Development 9am
- Mixed Tennis Doubles Drop-in 10am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Mon Feb 25 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Men’s Tennis Drop-in 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
Tues Feb 26 - -Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- LGA Play Day 9:00am
Wed Feb 27 - Jazzercise Class: 8:30am
- Men’s Drop-in Doubles 9am
- Pickleball Drop-in 10am
- Pub Night - Slider/Traditional starts at 5 pm
Thurs Feb 28- Yoga Classes: 8:30am
- Sandpipers 9:00am
- Men’s Tennis League 6:30pm
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Club Staff
General Manager
Jim Nodurft
Membership Director
Rebecca Reyes
Director of Golf
JIM Nodurft
Course Superintendent
Gil Martinez
Executive Chef
Javier Reyes
Food & Beverage Manager
Henry Cheperont
Picacho Hills Country Club
6861 Via Campestre
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone: 575-523-8641
Fax: 575-523-5310
Website:
www.picachohillscc.com
Golf Shop ext. 29
Golf Pro Office ext. 28
Kitchen ext. 27
Office/Membership Ext 21
Reservations/
Private Events ext. 22
General Manager ext. 23
Owned & Operated by:
Organ View Properties, LLC
Wednesday Ladies Bridge & Games
Winners and Slams January Winners: Sharron Stepro. Penny Salome, Nancy Fuller, Barbara Kingsley, Grete Busch, Nancy Fuller, Jodie Bixby, Linda Chadwick, Mary Salopek..
Slams: Sharron Stepro, Penny Salome, Nancy Fuller, Mary Salopek
Ladies Bridge - Each
Wednesday 12:30p - 4:00p.
This is an open game,
anyone interested is
welcome to play
Game Day - 1st and 3rd
Friday of the Month, 12:30
pm in The Organ Room (If
available).
Special Announcement
“The Day the Music Died” Tribute Party
Saturday, February 2
Let’s go back 60 years to Clear Lake, Iowa in 1959.
“The day the Music Died” Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and JP “Big Bopper”
Richardson died in a plane crash and changed the music landscape forever.
We are celebrating their music by transforming the Club into the Surf Ballroom, site
of Buddy Holly’s last gig, for a 50’s style sock hop
So Ladies pull out that Poodle skirt and Guys find that leather jacket and come out to
the club for 50’s music, dancing, burgers and root beer floats.
Party starts at 6:00 RSVP By: Jan 26 - 5pm
Prizes for best 50’s outfit, dance contest, etc.
Cost is $25 per person (Big daddy will cover
food, floats and fun but brewski’s/alcohol
drinks are on you tab).
** Special Appearance by
Iconic DJ Wolfman Jack