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Monthly Newsletter & Calendar — May 2008 | |
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Monthly Newsletter & Calendar — May 2008 | |
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| Spring-Summer events launched Sunnybrook is where it's at for great fishing and great dining |
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From The Creel
M ay is typically the busiest month of the year at Sunnybrook as members who have been cooped up during the winter months shake off the doldrums and head to the stream for some great springtime fishing. This month we have a myriad of activities planned to kick off the new season, and I encourage all members to support the club's efforts. Saturday, May 10: (NOTE: This is a change of date from May 24.) –Sunnybrook Trout Club's Tenth Annual Members Fishing Tournament: Participants will be able test their skills to claim bragging rights as Sunnybrook Trout Club's premier angler. A special stocking of larger fish has been reserved to guarantee some rod bending action. Following the tournament, participants will be treated to a steak cookout and complimentary bar. Sunday, May 11:Annual Mother's Day Brunch – The lodge and the grounds will be in full bloom with springtime colors and Greg will be putting his culinary expertise to work creating a delightfully delicious brunch for Mom and all the family. Monday, May 26: Memorial Day – The outdoor grill will be fired up as we do a Burger-and-Brats Cookout. Plenty of large fish will remain in the stream from the tournament to provide some great angling opportunities. Bring a paid fishing guest to the Memorial Day Cookout and his or her lunch will be complimentary. Saturday, May 31: Saturday Night Theme Dining returns. This month's theme is Italian Night. Greg has done his homework in studying the chef de cuisine fares of Italy which guarantees you will be treated to some sumptuous Italian dishes along with special Italian wines brought in just for the evening. See "Italiana Notte al Sunnybrook" below. So mark your calendars to come on out and enjoy these events as the club kicks off its 2008 spring-summer season. Club Dining –With the advent of summer we have established the following dining hours:
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Breakfast: A Country Classic Breakfast Buffet will be served every Sunday morning between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. A full complimentary continental breakfast will be available for overnight guests Monday through Saturday. Lunch: Lunch will be served daily Monday through Saturday from our Light Fare Luncheon Menu between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A Country Classic Lunch Buffet will be served every Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and will replace menu ordering. Dinner: Friday Night Fish Fry & More will be served every Friday evening between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Theme Dining will be available the last Saturday of each month starting in May between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and will feature a specialized menus created by Greg. NOTE: The club will continue to make every effort to accommodate requests for special occasion dining on nights other than Friday Fish Fry & More or Saturday Theme Dining. Scheduling, however, will require one week's advance notice and a minimum number of six diners. …Doug * * *
Club Events
Members' Tournament – Sunnybrook's 9th Annual Member & Guest Fly Fishing Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 10. It's the event where participants compete for bragging rights
 Mother's Day Buffet Brunch – Treat Mom to Sunnybrook's Annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11. First seating is at 11 a.m. and the second is at 1:30 p.m. Greg will be working his culinary magic to come up with dishes "fit for a queen." Invite the entire family and don't forget your camera. Sunnybrook is usually adorned in her springtime best during this time of the year and when our fuchsia colored azaleas in the front flowerbeds are in full bloom. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Reservations are required
New: Sunday Buffets – Sunnybrook will offer Country Classic Breakfast & Lunch Buffets starting Sunday, June 1 which will available each Sunday through the end of August. Reservations are not necessary. In fact, members are encouraged to drop in on the spur of the moment. If you know in advance that you plan to attend, reservations will be taken to help us in planning. NOTE: Buffet menu listings may change from week to week due to seasonal availability of certain foods. The menus shown here, however, are typical of the buffet offerings.
Both buffets will be geared toward classic country fare with affordable prices. The breakfast buffet is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 - 12. The lunch buffet is $12 for adults and $8 for children ages 5 - 12. There is no charge, of course, for infants age 4 and under. Greg and I are excited about being able to offer this service to members and we feel that it is a great step forward for the club. Friday Fish Fry & More To Return – Our very popular summer Friday Fish Fry & More will start again on Friday June 6 and continue every Friday evening through the end of August (except Friday July 4). Fresh Lake Erie perch is by far and away the most popular dish on this menu, but it is certainly not the only selection. Previous year's favorites have been Atlantic Salmon, Greg's Homemade Meatloaf, and New York Strip Steak-all of which will return along with a new selection of Sticky Fingers BBQ Ribs. I've also asked Greg to have his ever popular homemade Sunnybrook Baked Beans available as a side dish. All dinners are moderately priced and will be served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations will not be necessary, though encouraged, especially if you know you plan to attend, or if you are hosting a large group. Again this helps us in planning and improving service. |
Italiana Notte Al Sunnybrook – Each taste of Italy entree, as priced *, is an all inclusive five-course dinner with a complimentary glass of wine.
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Streamers
Stream Report – Our water table continues to run high, due to the heavy winter snowfall and early spring rains. Because of this, fish seem to be holding deeper. Be prepared to use weighted flies or add an extra split shot to your line. I have seen many large trout feeding downstream from spawning fish. Egg and sucker spawn patterns are the obvious flies of choice. Also, Zebra nymphs are one of the most successful flies on the stream. They replicate the larval form of the midges that are so plentiful on the stream. Dry fly fishing has been sporadic because of the deeper holding fish, but there have been reports of fish being taken on beetles, ants, and caddis. * * *
Club News
Spring Cleanup: Thanks To All – Despite less than ideal weather on both scheduled Spring Clean up Days, we had an enthusiastic turnout of members and friends of the club willing to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming season. Chuck, Dennis, Rocky, and I want to express our thanks to Chuck and Suzanne Faerber, Chris Eckley and Jeana, Merrill Wolff, Tony Zinger, and Dave Owen along with their guests from Indiana, Steve Smith, John Zatko, Tom Greene, Mike Greene, and Roger Meyer. If I have omitted any names, I apologize. A great deal was accomplished and the grounds look wonderful. Twilight Guest Fee– New for this summer is a reduced rate "Twilight Guest Fee". A special rate of $25 will be effective Monday through Friday after 6:00 p.m. Please be sure to designate on the sign in sheet "Twilight Rate" when hosting a guest during these hours. * * *
Calendar of Events
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based their fly fishing skills, and where the top winner's name will be inscribed into the club's trophy plaque of tournament history. Our hatchery supplier has promised an extra special stocking to help spice up the event by mixing in lunker trout up to eight pounds. The day's program includes cash prizes, a picnic lunch, and a steak dinner cookout over our outdoor grill. The tournament starts with sign in at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. followed by dinner and an open bar. Note: The club will be closed during the day to members who are not participating in the tournament until 4 p.m. Cost is $115 per person with a limit of 25 participants. Reservations are required.