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Hi Ladies,

Our own Rosemary Coletta can now add another item to her long list of talents. A HOLE IN ONE! She brought hole #12 to its knees with a 7 iron today - amazing! Many congratulations to her! She is an inspiration to all of us.

Also included in this email are the results from Tuesday's 9 Hole Tee Up Tiki Hut Party Mixer.  (Results can be found here.)  It was a super fun afternoon, with Deneen and Greg Ruffolo and Cindy and Ray Swaback taking first place in Flight #1; and Sally and Frank Reindl and Sally Lam and Joseph Haack taking first in Flight #2. Thank you to Janet Bliss for her event coordination efforts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IDEALLY, WE NEED TWO MORE 9 HOLERS FOR THE 9/18 MEMBER DAY APRIL 2 (that's next Thursday, 8:30 AM shotgun). We have two 18 holers waiting to be paired with one of you for this exciting "Candyland" scamble, which will be followed by a  luncheon. Call the Pro Shop ASAP if you're interested - registration ends soon.

Happy Golfing To All!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Here's a final reminder for the Tee Up Tiki Hut Party!

- 9 Hole Step Aside Scramble

- 3 pm shotgun with dinner to follow

- Bring a spouse or partner

Lots of fun! What's not to like?

There's a few spots left so grab them while you can! Registration ends Saturday.  See the flyer here.

p.s. Photos from yesterday's championship are now up on the website. Click on www.ec9holers.com and go to Photo Gallery under the menu.

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

March 17th  Message from our Corresponding Secretary

Ladies,

Twenty-five ladies fought the wind and shivered this morning, completing the second round of the 9 Hole Championship, including those in our new 75+ senior flight. Our winners: Colette Donnelly in the regular 9 Hole flight and Pat Montgomery in the senior flight. Congrats to all the ladies who won runner up and net in both flights -- see results here. And we are certainly proud of ALL the ladies who played in the two-day tournament! 

Photos of today's event will soon be posted on our website, www.ec9holers.com

NOTES AND REMINDERS: 

- There's still availability to play next week in the 9 Hole Tee Up Tiki Hut Party (with dinner to follow) on March 24. Flyer is here. Signups end Saturday. Hurry up and practice your hula!

- We have 39 teams for the 9/18 member day April 2. But there are still some 18 hole ladies looking for a 9 hole partner so call the Pro Shop to get paired. It's a 9 hole scramble with the theme of "Candyland" - many surprises are planned for this sweet event. Flyer is here.

- We have another new member - welcome Kimberly Thornburg. Total league members now number 85! We are so popular!

- Our annual collection of Mother's Day gifts for Paula's Passion has begun, and runs through April 27.

Paula Records was an 18 hole golfer, an Eagle Creek neighbor and all around beautiful person. She was passionate about helping the children of Manatee Elementary give their moms a Mother's Day gift. 

The 18 hole and 9 hole leagues are once again teaming up to continue Paula's Passion this year. We welcome gently used items such as purses, wallets, totes and jewelry as well as gift cards for Target, Marshalls, Kohl's and Walmart. We also have a team of shoppers available if you prefer to give cash donations.

Muriel Allard, 41 Grey Wing, and Sandy Rye, 770 Eagle Creek Dr., #104, are accepting drop offs for the 9 hole league. Boxes for the donations are located outside their entrances.

- VERY IMPORTANT NEWS! We are looking for a chair and volunteers to coordinate the Eagle Creek 9 Hole Invitational next year, March 4, 2027. Sometimes called interclub, local clubs take turns hosting these events during the season. Also, we would welcome volunteers to plan other events for the 2026-27 season. Won't you please consider lending your skills and leadership? There's a playbook for every tournament so don't worry about reinventing the wheel. Contact our president, Louie Peeler, louiepeeler@gmail.com for more information.

Let's hope for warmer weather next week. It's March in Florida, people!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Ladies,

We had some great Better Ball team matches today with winners in two flights: Mary Hitpas and Roxanne Edick taking first place in Flight 1, and Kathy Shannon and Sharon Rowe taking first in Flight 2. In addition, we had sweeps for second and third places in both flights. Nice work!

REMINDERS AND OTHER NEWS:

- Inch by inch, we are getting new signups for the 9 Hole Championships and the Senior 9 Hole Championships. Registrations end this Saturday. More Golfers = More Fun! If you choose to do just lunch on Tuesday, March 17, following the final round (around 11-ish), call the Pro Shop to reserve your spot. No more Irish blarney from me!

- We have lots of nice photos on our website, www.ec9holers.com, from Charity Day last week. They are in an album here:  https://sites.google.com/view/ec9holers/photo-gallery If anyone else took pix, email them to ec9holers@gmail.com

- We have a new member who played this morning - Janice Evans. Please welcome her to our fun-loving group!

- Next up: The Tee Up Tiki Hut Party (say that real fast five times) March 24. Nine holes, step-aside scramble followed by dinner. Get your hula dance ready! 

-  April 2 is our 9/18 Member Day! It's time to register for the Candyland event.  This 9-hole event (it's our year to host) is filling up fast. Here are the highlights:

It's a 4-person step-aside scramble with lunch (it will be yummy) to follow. Choose an 18-hole partner (or the Pro Shop can pair you with one) and dress up in outfits that reflect your favorite candy cravings! T-shirts are acceptable. Awards for first, second and third places, and a special prize for those who did not fare so well! Yay! Please bring plenty of cash for mulligans and a raffle drawing. If your game was not successful, you can still go home a winner! Such a sweet event! Sign up soon on Foretees.

NOTE FROM WEBSITE MANAGER - All flyers can be found here.

- Collection of Mother's Day gifts on behalf of the children of Manatee Elementary will begin this Thursday, March 12, through April 27. Named after Eagle Creek member Paula Records, this annual collection is called Paula's Passion. We will be sending out a separate email with all the details. 

Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Dear Lasses,

A wee lady leprechaun came knockin’ at my door to remind me to remind YOU that we’re still looking for participants for both the regular 9 hole championship as well as  the (new this year) senior 9 hole championship!

“Grab your bonnet and sticks!," is her message to you. “Come and join the frolick and fun March 16 and 17! Time’s a-wastin’!"

Here are the highlights:

• Plenty of prizes: title of champion for low gross in both flights, plus low gross runner-up in both flights; and first and second prizes for low net in both flights. Isn’t that grand?

• Our monthly luncheon and meeting with a taco bar after the final round is at 11-ish Tuesday, March 17. (Save the corned beef and cabbage for dinner - the leprechaun gave us special dispensation for a taco lunch). Call the lads in the Pro Shop if you're just planning to attend lunch.

• The more, the merrier! By participating, we’ll add more smiling faces and more fun. Someone may unexpectedly get a chip in, a long putt or – saints be praised – a hole in one! It could be YOU!

Sign up on Foretees ASAP! Remember, there’s a separate registration for the seniors 75+ flight. Please help by registering soon so I can get this crazy little leprechaun off my driveway. 

May the course rise to meet you!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Dear Ladies,

A beautiful morning and a remarkable day - that sums up our very successful 9 Hole Charity Golf Tournament and Luncheon yesterday.

We raised more than $9,000 to benefit Path2Freedom, a local organization that provides safe environments and long-term recovery programs for child survivors of human trafficking. Thanks to Jill Palmer, director of development, marketing and communications at Path2Freedom, for her insightful presentation during the luncheon. It certainly opened our eyes to the horrors of human trafficking in our community ... but also to the accomplishments of the young women and girls who have been able to rebuild their lives with the help of Path2Freedom.

Congratulations to the winners (view results here) of the step-aside scramble. Many, many thanks to the 116 participants and additional supporters, including the staff of the club, ProShop and bag room. We also extend our appreciation to the 18-hole Ladies League for its extraordinary support and participation.

Our hard-working co-chairs, Pat Montgomery and Cindy Swaback, spent many hours putting this gigantic event together. But it takes a village to pull it off, and they were assisted by the ladies in the pink aprons checking in players and guests, and selling mulligans and raffle tickets: Bobbi Bockelman, Janet Casey, Rosemary Coletta, Mary Hitpas, Denise Janus, Janet Raphel and Joanne Von Dungen.

Some of you have asked for more information about Path2Freedom and how to donate additional funds. The link to the donation page is https://path2freedom.org/donate/#give

Please take some time to browse through the website and understand the dire consequences of human trafficking in SWFL.

The generosity exhibited by the ladies of Eagle Creek yesterday was very special. Thank you again!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Dear Ladies:

Many of you will be happy as there is a long list of winners in today's Skins game. It put the Pro Shop computer to the test! The results are below. Congrats to the 10 winners - wow! Even Sandy Rye received a payout, golfing in a boot due to a foot injury. We're thinking that contraption may have helped her game!

REMINDERS AND SO MUCH MORE:

- FOR CHARITY DAY ON THURSDAY: If you or your guest have not yet submitted your $50 donation check made out to EC Ladies 9 Hole League, please drop it in the box  ASAP in the clubhouse office. Remember to bring cash for mulligans and raffles. Mulligans are $10 per person; raffle tickets are $10/ticket, 3 for $20, or 6 for $50. Finally, dress in pink, if you have it!

- WE NEED MORE PLAYERS FOR THE 9 HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 9 HOLE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP MARCH 16 AND 17! THE FLYER IS HERE. Not everyone loves competition but think of this as a real nice two-day outing. Play your own game. There's net prizes, too! Why not fling your visor into the ring and give it a try? VERY IMPORTANT - March 17 is our monthly meeting and luncheon. If you're not playing, please call the Pro Shop to register for lunch.

- We hope you're still practicing your hula dance because signups for The Tee Up Tiki Hut Party are moving quickly. The event is March 24, with a 3 pm shotgun. Flyer is HERE. Lots of fun planned for this 9 hole event, followed by dinner. 

- April 2 is our 9/18 Member Day! It's time to register for the fun-filled Candyland event. The flyer is HERE. Here are the highlights:

It's a 4-person step-aside scramble with lunch (it will be yummy) to follow. Choose an 18-hole partner and dress up in outfits that reflect your favorite candy cravings! T-shirts are acceptable. Awards for first, second and third places, and a special prize for those who did not fare so well! Yay! Please bring plenty of cash for mulligans and a raffle drawing. If if your game was not successful, you can still go home a winner! Such a sweet event! Sign up soon on Foretees.

Happy Golfing,

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Good Morning Ladies,

It's already March! And soon it will be April 2, the day of our 9/18 Member Day!

It's time to register for the fun-filled Candyland event. Here are the highlights:

- It's a 4-person step-aside scramble with lunch (it will be yummy) to follow.

- Dress up in outfits that reflect your favorite candy cravings! T-shirts are acceptable.

- There will be advantages and obstacles on the course to be navigated. The candy cane forest will be difficult to get through, reports event co-chair Lynne Woodward. But the ice cream floats will definitely help your score, she says. 

- Awards for first, second and third places, and a special prize for those who did not fare so well! Yay!

- Please bring plenty of cash for mulligans and a raffle drawing. If if your game was not successful, you can still go home a winner!

Such a sweet event! Sign up soon on Foretees.  Go here to see the flyer for this event.

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Hi Ladies,

If the alligators stay home in 40 degree weather, we stay home, too! Only seven ladies took the challenge this morning. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough players to pay out any sweeps. However, (woolen) hats off to Pam Crain, Gloria Sweeney, Bobbi Bockelman, Deneen Ruffolo, Vicki Brockman, Kathy Shannon and yes, Martina Jennings. How they managed to stay warm and swing a club remains a mystery!

REMINDERS:

- The deadline for the Charity Day March 5 registration is Feb. 26. There are six spots left. Grab some partners and help us support this worthy local charity, path2freedom.org. Also, if you haven't deposited your $50 charity donation check, there's a clearly labeled box in the clubhouse office awaiting your contributions. Remind your guests about the donation, too.

- Click here to see the flyers for three upcoming events: The 9 Hole Championship and Monthly Luncheon March 16-17, the Tee Up Tiki Hut Party March 24, and the Candyland 9/18 Member Day April 2.

- We'd like to see all your smiling faces on the course for the championship. Everyone can play in this two-day event. Bring your inner leprechaun and see what happens! Gross and net prizes, plus a senior division for the 75+ lasses! If you are not registering for golf March 16 and 17, please participate in our monthly luncheon and meeting March 17 following the final round. Call the clubhouse to make reservations.

- For the Tiki Hut Party, you can ask another couple to pair up with you. Just put that request into the Pro Shop. It is a step-aside scramble.

- A reminder from the Pro Shop: On league days, you must fill out your scorecard and hand it in to the Pro Shop for posting. See page 8 in our handbook, or reference our website, www.ec9holers.com under League Guidelines.

- Chef's daughter is selling Girl Scout cookies (yum yum). Get 'em while they last in the administration office, $6 cash only. 

Hopefully, this is the last meteorological email of the season. We have no more words for the cold weather of late. See ya later, alligators!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Dear Ladies,

Come one, come all! It's time to register for the 9 Hole Championship March 16 and 17.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! YOU MIGHT HAVE A WEE BIT OF LUCK ON THE GREEN! 

There is, of course, the championship title for the player who has the lowest gross, but there are also runner-up and net prizes! Plus, our monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, including a lovely lunch.

AND ... there is an additional division for those young lasses 75+! Sign up on Foretees today!

For those of you not participating in the two-day golf event, please call the clubhouse to register for lunch. It will be a grand, fun-filled party as we celebrate our 2026 champion!

The flyer is included below.   You can also view it HERE and download it if you wish.

Don't forget to wear your finest green outfit on March 17.

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Hiya Ladies,

A bit of math dexterity was required in today's 1-2-3 game but that didn't seem to bother the winning team of Sue Esser, Caroline Pustowska, Trish Later and Sally Lam. No calculators needed for that group! Thankfully, next week's game is low putts so you won't need to worry (hopefully) about big numbers, lol . 

Another "newsy" week:

- A HANDFUL of spots are available for the almost sold-out Charity Day March 5. Although the last day for sign up is Feb. 26, it's likely that all those spots will be taken by then. Congratulations to co-chairs Pat Montgomery and Cindy Swaback for getting this huge event launched. Reminder - your $50 donation checks can be deposited in the box in the main office (not the pro shop). Flyer is here if you need it for reference.

- We hope you're practicing your hula dance because signups for The Tee Up Tiki Hut Party are also moving quickly. The event is March 24, and is a 3 pm shotgun. Flyer is here. Lots of fun planned for this 9 hole event, followed by dinner. What's not to like?

- Another anticipated event for the season is also ready for registration: The Candyland 9/18 Member Day Golf Event April 2 at 8:30 am. Invite an 18-hole member  to join you for this step-aside scramble and get ready for some really sweet surprises on and off the course! For the first time, this event has seven wonderful sponsors: Epic Air Conditioning, Halo Home Watch, Clean Up Group, Collier Painting, Storm Smart, Mediterranean Pool Services and Smythe Consulting. Thank you sponsors!

- Our next monthly luncheon is March 17 following the final round of the 9 hole championships. We invite you to play in the championship and/or join us for lunch.

- From the Pro Shop: Last Tuesday, Feb. 10, there was an error in charging for sweeps. If you played last Tuesday, you'll see a sweeps fee of $4 posted with today's date of Feb.17 on your account. If you played today, you will also see a sweeps fee with today's date.

- There's more photos and stuff on the website! Check it out at www.ec9holers.com.

As always, Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

February 7th Message from our Corresponding Secretary

Good Evening Ladies,

It warmed up nicely this morning, so perhaps it's safe to say we're through the worst of the cold mornings. We had enough players for two flights today: Vicki Brockman, Sandy Rye and Rita Condit came in first in Flight 1 with Rosemary Coletta serving as the blind draw. In Flight 2, Bobbi Bockelman, Rose Doherty, Trish Later and Sheila Peleaz took first place. Congratulations to all!

Next week's game is 1-2-3 Best Ball. Go to our website, www.ec9holers.com, for the complete description.

This week's news and reminders:

- Guess what? The 9 Hole Charity Day Golf Tournament March 5 is almost sold out! Hurry, hurry, hurry if you want to get in on the action. Call your teammates or sign up on ForeTees to have the Pro Shop pair you with a team -- don't delay! This is going to be a wonderful event with proceeds going to Path2Freedom, path2freedom.org, that provides critical services for children who have been trafficked in Southwest Florida. 

- We have another great event on the horizon, and signups are also going fast for The Tee Up Tiki Hut Party March 24! See the flyer here. 

- Our next monthly luncheon is Tuesday, March 17, following the final round of the 9 hole championship. EVERYONE is eligible to play in the two-day tournament March 16 & 17, and we'd like to see as many players as possible participate. So give it a think -- as Jason Day says, "You have to walk toward the fear." Translated from the Aussie, this means play your game, have fun, no worries.

- COMING SOON: THE 9-18 MEMBER DAY APRIL 2. Details will be coming soon so start thinking of a 18-hole partner for this step-aside scramble and luncheon. The theme is "Candyland" -- get ready for some really sweet surprises!

Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

The countdown to the 2026 Eagle Creek Ladies 9 Hole League Charity Tournament on March 5 is upon us! 

Create a foursome, grab a friend or just sign up as a single -- the Pro Shop will take care of the rest. Please support our event that will benefit Path2Freedom, path2freedom.org.This is a local organization dedicated to serving the needs of child trafficking survivors.  

See the flyer with more information HERE.

Help us help others! 

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

We experienced another chilly morning but .... once we got a few holes under our belt, it warmed up quite nicely. Nineteen of us were stripping layers of clothing right in the middle of the fairways! Where is the decorum anymore? Hopefully this is the last morning of over-the-top frigid temps. Congrats to the first place team of Deneen Ruffalo, Patricia Roach, Diane (Louie) Peeler and Colette Connelly!

Lots and lots of reminders, so listen up!

- Our Charity Day 9 Hole Golf Tournament is just about a month away, March 5. THE FLYER CAN BE VIEWED HERE. Members of the 9 hole and 18 hole leagues can play, as well as social members (this event does not count against the 6-time golfing rule for social members). Members can bring guests, so if you got 'em, invite 'em! Spread the word! If you don't have a team, the Pro Shop will pair you. And if you can't play for whatever reason, we will gladly accept a $50 donation to the charity. This year's charity, www.path2freedom.org, provides critical services for children who have been trafficked in Southwest Florida.

- We have another great event on the horizon -- The Tee Up Tiki Hut Party! This is a 9 Hole Couples Mixer Golf and Dinner to be held Tuesday, March 24, at 3 pm. THE FLYER IS HERE. So grab your spouse or partner, sign up on ForeTees and hula on over to this step-aside scramble!

- We are encouraging everyone to use our new website, www.ec9holers.com. All the information in the handbook resides on this website, plus so much more: game descriptions, photos, golf rules, calendars etc. We don't have a traditional bulletin board in the locker room, so this is our digital bulletin board. Our webmistress, Judy Grayson, has created a YouTube video to help members navigate the site. This video can be found through the link, https://youtu.be/s_Z4UoQL6Z4. It's only a few minutes long and you'll really appreciate the tutorial.

- Also, please send golfing photos that you would like share on the website to ec9holers@gmail.com so they can be posted. Finally, we are compiling a photo directory of our members that will also reside on the site. If you have a head shot, send it in to ec9holers@gmail.com. Now that we have 83 members, it's nice to match a name with a face.

- Our next monthly luncheon is Tuesday, March 17, following the final round of the 9 Hole Championship. More details to come on this event in future emails.

Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Good Morning Ladies:

Below is a message from our president, Louie Peeler, regarding Tuesday's golf event and luncheon:

A number of you have been bundling up and playing golf despite the frigid weather.  On a sunny day, if there's no wind, it's really not too bad!  But regardless of whether you choose to play or not, please consider coming to our monthly luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 3. If you cancel golf and still plan to attend the luncheon, please verify with the Pro Shop or Lynne at the clubhouse. 

If we have a low turnout, we will still be playing shotgun at 8:30 am, but may do an individual or two-person game instead of our step-aside scramble. There will be an added game-within-a-game, with a prize for whoever hits Closest to the Heart on the 4th fairway.

If we're lucky, the weatherman will be wrong, and we'll have a pleasant day.  Either way, we hope to see you at the luncheon!

It seems unbelievable, but .... 18 ladies played this morning in 40-ish degree weather, factoring in the wind chill. Yikes!

The "chill" team of Deneen Ruffalo, Melanie Wilson, Debbie Kissinger and Jill Bowden. came in first and frostbitten in the two best balls out of four contest. Congrats! Additional congrats to the ladies (see results below) who made chip-ins and birdies this month; Judy Grayson had both!

Remember - next week, on Feb. 3, is our monthly luncheon so sign up ASAP. The game is a step-aside scramble.

More news to report:

- Our Charity Day 9 Hole Golf Tournament is just over a month away, March 5. THE FLYER IS HERE. Members of the 9 hole and 18 hole leagues can play, as well as social members (this event does not count against the 6-time golfing rule for social members). Members can bring guests, so if you got 'em, invite 'em! Spread the word! If you don't have a team, the Pro Shop will pair you. This year's charity, www.path2freedom.org, provides critical services for children who have been trafficked. It's hard to comprehend, and it is a big problem in Southwest Florida. That is why the league's board of directors chose Path2Freedom to be our charity beneficiary this year.

- If all the work on the league website, www.ec9holers.com, wasn't enough, our tech guru Judy Grayson decided to create a YouTube video to help members navigate the site. This very helpful video can be found through the link, https://youtu.be/s_Z4UoQL6Z4. It's only a few minutes long and you'll really appreciate the amount of information that we have on the site. When using the website, especially for the first time, remember to put www before the URL, as in www.ec9holers.com. Also, please send golfing photos that you would like share on the website to ec9holers@gmail.com so they can be posted. Finally, we are compiling a photo directory of our members that will reside on the site. If you have a head shot, send it in to ec9holers@gmail.com. Thank you, Judy, for all this fabulous work!

- We have a new member, Pamela Crain! Welcome to our league. That brings the number of 9 hole league members to 83. 

- Sandy Rye, our invitational chair, reports that all slots for February and March outside invitationals are now full. If there are any additional invitationals forthcoming for the season, she will let us know.

Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Ladies,

We are announcing the BIG EVENT of the season -- our annual Eagle Creek Ladies 9 Hole League Charity Golf Tournament March 5 at 9 am.

This year's charity recipient will be PATH2FREEDOM, path2freedom.org, a local organization serving the needs of child trafficking survivors from rescue to restoration. You'll be hearing more about this organization in the coming weeks. Check out their website in the meantime, and you'll find a very compelling story.

The event flyer is included in this email. I have also attached a PDF file so you can pass it along to friends, potential guests and other members outside our league. Also -- if you know of anyone who cannot participate on March 5, we would still appreciate a donation for this very worthy organization.

Charity Co-Chair Pat Montgomery has added this information:

"The flyer states that Luncheon and Cart Fees for Members of the 9 Hole League and Guests will be charged to the 9 Hole League  Member account.

PLEASE NOTE:  MEMBERS OF THE  LEAGUE WILL ONLY  BE CHARGED FOR THE LUNCHEON AND CART FEES  FOR GUESTS THAT ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.

If you invite two or three members of the 18 Hole League or Golf Members of the club to be on your team, their Luncheon and Cart Fees will be billed to THEIR ACCOUNT, NOT YOURS. A copy of this invitation has been forwarded to the the 18 Hole League to share with their members.  The 18 Hole League members  are also free to invite outside Guests.  (NOTE from website manager, the flyer is available here.)

There is a box in the EC office for the $50 donation.  THIS AMOUNT IS NOT CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT.  Each participant is responsible for their $50 donation.

Any further questions, please call or email me, Pat Montgomery or Cindy Swaback. 

Let's all work together to make this a great event!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary 

Hi Ladies,

Trash Day was a good day for three of our members: Rosemary Coletta, Colette Donnelly and Joni McLaughlin took top spots. Always nice to throw out your worst hole!

Next week's game will require teamwork: 2 best balls of 4.

Quick reminders:

- A BIG email will be forthcoming this week regarding the March 5 Annual Charity Day. The excitement is building for our major event of the season! We hope to have record participation, so think about putting a team together.

- Also, another reminder to contact Sandy Rye about the availability for the outside invitational Feb. 24 at Forest Glen. The Imperial invitational on Feb. 17 is now full, but there are two more spots for Forest Glen (just up the road). 

As always, Happy Golfing!

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

When our ladies participate in outside invitationals, they play great golf but they also play the part!

Our recent invitational participants, Ellen Stigter, Andrea Maldegen, Sandy Rye and Rosemary Coletta, put on their best cowgirl gear to play in the Twin Eagles "Annie Get Your Clubs" event. See below for a photo of the Eagle Creek sharp shooters!

And, for the second time this season, Sandy's team placed first. She is an invitational good luck charm!

A group of our ladies will attend the Jolly Roger Invitational at Countryside Tuesday, so let's hope they return with smiles.

There are still spots left for two February invitationals. Imperial Golf Club will host "Birdies on Broadway" Feb. 17. Forest Glen will host "50s Rock Around the Golf Course" Feb. 24. Please contact Sandy Rye  ASAP if you are interested. Registrations will be closing soon. 

Go to the Outside Invitationals web page to see the flyers and to the Special Event Results web page to see the picture of our participants.

Invitationals are a great way to play different courses, meet new people and enjoy the fun.

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

We have a new 9 Hole Queen! Roxanne Edick is Eagle Creek royalty! Congratulations to Roxanne for taking the top spot in the Queen's Classic, our two-day ringer tournament.

Joining her court are: Jill Bowden and Sharon Rowe from Flight One, and Judy Grayson and Nina Moore from Flight 2. Some of the golfing today was "lights out," i.e Judy Grayson getting a chip in and a birdie on the same hole! For more photos of the event, click on 

https://sites.google.com/view/ec9holers/photo-gallery and scroll down to Queen's Classic. 

More news flashes (not hot flashes):

-  While you're on the web, go to ec9holers.com and check out Trash Day under Game Descriptions because that is what you'll be playing next Tuesday, Jan. 20. There's no casual golf this Thursday but our regular schedule resumes next week.

- There are still a number of spots available for the two February outside invitationals: Feb. 17 at Imperial and Feb. 24 at Forest Glen. Contact Sandy Rye ASAP this week if you want to register for those events. Sandy reports that the March 31 invitational at Stonebridge is full.

- It's not too early to start thinking about putting together your team March 5 Annual Charity Day scramble. The theme is "Pretty in Pink" (and pretty obvious what colors to wear). Shotgun start is 9 am, with registration at 8:15 am. Foretees registration is now available. You can invite up to three guests. There will be a $50 donation to the charity (TBD) from each player; luncheon and cart fees will be charged to the member's account. Flyer with all the details will be coming soon!

Happy Golfing,

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

Corresponding Secretary

Hi Ladies,

We played B-I-N-G-O golf today and there was a fair amount of craziness on the course as we filled out golf bingo cards and did our best in the team scramble. Our top contenders were: Jill Bowden, Melanie Wilson, Kelly Lasso and Trish Later.

Seven ladies had Bingo, so we had a putt-off at lunch. Donna Mellon won first place, with Martina Jennings taking second. We also had a very nice monthly meeting and lunch, plus a couple of door prizes. Thank you to our Vice President Colette Donnelly, who subbed in for our President Louie Peeler at the podium.

Lots of notes this week, so read on:

- New member orientation is Thursday, Jan. 8, at 1 pm in the ladies lounge. Colette will be leading the meeting. Contact her at cecedon@me.com if you have questions or cannot attend.

- The Queen's Classic is next week, Jan. 12 and 13. It is a two-day event. On Monday, we record our gross scores; on Tuesday, we get a chance to better the score on each hole. It would be nice to have more signups because on Tuesday we crown our new Queen and have a taco bar salad luncheon. Prizes for players of all skill levels, too!

- Some additional SAVE THE DATE information: The Annual 9 Hole Charity Event will be held Thursday, March 5. Shotgun start is 9am followed by lunch. Members can invite 18 hole ladies as well as guests to play in this event. Or just sign up and the Pro Shop will put a team together. This is a great deal! There's no golf fee, just a $50 donation to the charity (which will be announced soon).  More details to come on the luncheon, raffle, prizes etc. This year's theme is "Pretty in Pink."

- The league will host the "Tee Up Tiki Hut Party" Tuesday, March 24 at 3 pm. This event will be a 9 hole couples mixer and dinner. You can invite a spouse, another member of the club or a family member to make a team. Format is a step-aside scramble. Registration is now available on Foretees, so hula on over to your phone or computer to sign up!

That seems to wrap it up for now. By the way, we'll be sending out registration information soon for the February 17 invitational at Imperial Golf Club.

Happy Golfing,

Cheryl Carr

EC Ladies 9 Hole League

 Corresponding Secretary