Who turned off the sunshine? The Island Country Club certainly hasn’t had a part in that. Like everyone else, we are currently experiencing sun deprivation and as a result our visitor count has been down. Only the “diehards”, as we like to call them, tend to go out in this weather. Those are the golf or tennis players you see in rain, snow, fog, hail, ice, or a hurricane out on the course. In Maine we tend to experience all those sorts of weather, sometimes even on the same day. Do you consider yourself a diehard golf or tennis player? If not, please join us in hoping and wishing the sun makes an appearance soon. Remember that the ICC has free Wifi and is the perfect spot for checking e-mail and getting a cup of steaming, hot Susie Q’s Sunrise blend coffee while waiting for this weather to change.

If you’ve visited the club you might notice that the clubhouse has gotten some T.L.C. from our lovely clubhouse manager Karen Galella and me. We’ve been busy the past two weeks putting a fresh coat of paint on the clubhouse walls, trim, and bulletin boards. The trim and walls are covered in a paint called “chocolate froth” and it’s a lovely light brown color that changes depending on the light. Members have commented on how fresh and bright it has made the clubhouse. Stop in and check it out for yourself!

The Fairway Café will be reopening on May 27th and will be open from 11am to 2pm all summer long, seven days a week. We are excited to see what delicious creations Janet Snowden and her daughter Katie Thompson will prepare for us (Personally, I am excited for the return of the spinach salad, which Janet has made a permanent dish on the regular menu)!

Our friends at NETCO were here this week and the tennis courts are now netted and lined. We were in hopes that the courts would be ready by this upcoming weekend, but the weather hasn’t been ideal. The courts also have to be conditioned for at least week if not more until they will be ready for play. We’ll keep you posted on the status of the courts!

Our new superintendent Greg Kolakowski is fitting in nicely and many members have complimented him on how great the facilities are looking. He’s also brought the newest ICC member along with him, Duffer the 11 year old sheepdog! Duffer is a sweetheart and I’ve taken quite a liking to him. He’s very friendly and loves to greet members. Oh and Greg is quite nice too.

Have you liked us on Facebook? We have a page where we regularly post information about the weather, clubhouse, courts, course, and more. To find us, simply logon to Facebook and type “Island Country Club” in the search bar.

As always ICC news can be submitted to me via e-mail (Kimberly.l.grindle@gmail.com), my mailbox at the clubhouse, or phone (207-348-2379). You can always visit the ICC on the web at www.islandcountryclub.net.

Quote of the Week: “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club won't be worth a dime.” Babe Ruth