New Events from the Recreation Center

The following letter listing upcoming events was provided to me by the Recreation Department and I thought I would pass it along. December 9, 2007

Good Morning!

We hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful Holiday season! The Beech Mountain Club Recreation Department has many events to help you and your family feel festive and spread the holiday cheer this winter.

December at a Glance
December 5—Winter Bridge, Happy Hanukkah!
December 6—Ladies Holiday Luncheon, Craft Sale, Wreath Decorating
December 12—Winter Bridge, Speedway in Lights
December 13—Beech Bookies, Covered Dish Dinner
December 18—Floral Arrangement Class
December 19—Winter Bridge
December 20—BMC Holiday Party
December 24—BMC offices closed
December 25—Merry Christmas! BMC offices closed

December 6—Ladies Holiday Luncheon and Craft Sale. Bring your crafts or art to sell in the RAR at 11am. Lunch will be at 11:30. Bring your favorite holiday dish to share with the group. Wreath Decorating (immediately following the Ladies Luncheon). Bring your own wreath or order one through the Recreation Department. Wreaths for order are $15 and absolutely beautiful. Please call Recreation to order your wreath ASAP. Call the Recreation Department to sign up for this festive morning by December 5. Don’t forget to tell us what dish you’ll bring!
December 12—Bristol Motor Speedway in Lights & Dinner. This will be a great way to feel festive as the holidays approach. Invite your friends and family to share in the fun as we drive on the racetrack at the famous Bristol Speedway and see all the beautiful holiday lights and decorations. 4:15pm depart from RAR. Dinner to follow the speedway. Price TBA.

December 13 - Beech Bookies will discuss Land Remembered by Patrick Smith. Judy Hilsmier will be the moderator. If you have any questions about Beech Bookies, call Ann Iles (828) 387-2930 or email her at iles@skybest.com

December 18—Floral Arrangement Class. Suzanne Powell will guide us in this wonderful Floral Arrangement Class. Learn to decorate for any occasion and get inspired to create beautiful arrangements with greenery, ribbons, pine cones and more. 10:00 am in the RAR. Be looking for more information in the next News & Notes. (for those of you who are out of town for the winter, News & Notes can be found online at www.beechmountainclub.org )

December 28—Family Fun Day! Take a break from the ski slopes and join us at 10:00 am in the RAR to sit by the fireplace, sip on hot chocolate and decorate Gingerbread! Call the Recreation Department for more information and to sign up for this event.

If you are interested in joining Winter Bridge while visiting your Beech Mountain home for the holidays, contact Amelia Fraser (828) 387-2303

The Beech Mountain Club Would like to welcome our new massage therapist, Judy Perez! Judy is a South Florida native who moved to Beech Mountain in May of 2007. Judy trained in massage therapy and bodywork in Boca Raton, Florida and is now licensed in North Carolina. She specializes in traditional therapeutic massage and facial rejuvenation massage, leaving you refreshed, relaxed and pain free. “I am excited about working with the members and staff at the Beech Mountain Club. I will be working hard to expand the spa services. Please leave your suggestions at the office.” Judy will offer Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Warm Salt Glow, Facial Rejuvenation and more.

Don’t forget that a massage is a wonderful gift for the holidays! Anyone interested in making an appointment or obtaining more information about massage and spa services, please call the Recreation Department at 387-4208 ext. 229.

Just a reminder... The Alpen Haus is scheduled to open this weekend (December 8-9) if Ski Beech Opens. It will be open daily 8am-5pm. For questions about the Alpen Haus, call manager Tim Smith at (828) 387-2823.

Please spread the word about the upcoming events. Don't forget to call the Recreation Department for more information and to sign up for all events (828) 387-4208 x229. Happy Holidays!

Thank you,
Beth Vandette and the Beech Mountain Club