Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Pine Needles Club!

On behalf of Pine Needles-Mid Pines, we want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

There is so much to be thankful for this year ... what are you Thankful for?

Membership Spotlight - Pete Phipps

Member Spotlight!

Pete Phipps

Pete has been a member at Pine Needles since 2010
(He used to come here as a kid attending the Youth Golfari!)

Pete has a passion for and has excelled in the game of Speed Golf!

Fun Facts about Pete and his love for Speed Golf:

• Pete played collegiate golf at the U.S. Military Academy
• Pete served five years in the active duty Army from 2005-2010 and deployed to Afghanistan during that time; a lot of running in the Army!! 
• 2013: Pete started a Speed Golf League in Raleigh 
• The Speed Golf league plays weekly at a municipal course Raleigh where it only takes 40-50 minutes to play a full 18!
• The current reccord for his league is held by Pete & his brother, Andy, at a score of 110. This is a combination of time and score
• Pete shot 67 in 43 minutes and his brother Andy shot 70 in 40 minutes

Personal Achievements: 

• 2013 - 2nd place with a score of 75 in 54 minutes
• 2013 - 12th place at World Speedgolf Championships at Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, OR
• 2014 - 12th place World Speedgolf Championships at Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, OR with a score of 78 in 56 minutes

Read about previous Member Spotlight, Noel McDevitt

 Click Here!

Read about out previous Member Spotlight, Richard Schmidt
Click HERE
And
Click HERE!

Do you know of a member who has exceeded in the game of golf
or in their local community?
Want to tell us what you love about being a member at Pine Needles?
Recommend a member for member spotlight, call Richelle today!
(910) 693-3250
richelle.modolo@rossresorts.com

Thanksgiving According to Children

Thanksgiving - Imagined by Children

It is important to teach children the history of American Traditions and why we celebrate these days annually.

Have you taught your children or grandchildren the history of Thanksgiving? 

What would they say if asked about Thanksgiving?

Watch these fun videos of children describing their view on what the history of Thanksgiving is.

Do you have any children attending your Thanksgiving meal? Ask them what they think Thanksgiving is all about, you might be surprised!

Sometimes kids really do say the darnedest thing!

Click the link below to watch these adorable videos:

YouTube - Video

This video is imagined, written & voice over by children. Adult actors play the part!

History Channel - Video

A group of school children were asked to explain what happened on the first Thanksgiving

The History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Traditions

What comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving meals?

Turkey? Ham?

Cranberries? Stuffing?

Pumpkin Pie? Apple Pie?

Fun Fact: 90% of meals on Thanksgiving include turkey as the main entree

You might be surprised the hear that the first Thanksgiving meal did not include any of these items. The European Settlers and Native Americans most likely feasted on Lobster, Deer, and Fish. According to historians, the feast lasted nearly three days!  

Roast turkey and pumpkin pie were not staple Thanksgiving dishes until 1827 when Sarah Hale - famous writer - published recipes in a New York magazine to include pumpkin pie, stuffing and turkey in the Thanksgiving meal. 

Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.

The First Turkey Pardon

In 1989 George H.W Bush was the first President of the United States to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving Day. After that, year after year, the current President will pardon a turkey to go live out its days on a farm.

Fun Fact: The gift of a turkey is a symbol of "good cheer."

What are your Thanksgiving traditions?

What are you thankful for this year?

Click the Link Below to Watch a Fun Video about Thanksgiving!

The History of Thanksgiving

Veteran's Day 2014

Happy Veteran's Day

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938.

Thank you to all of our Military personnel for the sacrifices you have made fought for our freedom.

Do you know a Veteran? Tell them "Thank-You" Today!

Red Tailed Hawk at Pine Needles-Mid Pines

The Hawk

It seems that Pine Needles draws attention to more than just Golfers. 

Anyone interested in playing golf with this critter?

Have you seen this Red Tailed Hawk around the course?

Red Tailed Hawks are the most common types of Hawk in North America. 

Even though this bird seems big, it only weighs in at about 3 pounds. 

Did you know that Hawks enjoy wide open spaces? 

Maybe this is why this Hawk has enjoyed spending time at Pine Needles

Red Tail Hawks are not dangerous to humans. 

Let's just hope they do not mistake your golf ball for a snack and fly away with it!

Photo courtesy of Jane Pajak. Thanks Jane!

Happy November Birthday

Pine Needles Membership

November Birthdays

Doug Knudson

Robert Carl

Brad Hamilton

Robert Field

Joe Wurzel

Charles Dingmon

Glenn Moore

Gerry Pepe

Doug Henry

Tony Robison

Helen Wimberly

Tom Burke

Matt Reinhardt

Tony Dodge

Eric Chase

Dean McDermid

Donald McLean

Tony Leo, Jr

David McNeill

Robert Jenkins

Rocky Rhodes

Linda Marshall

Peggy Rendely

Heather Diemert

Diane Baliker

Rebecca Graham

Toni Koontz

Wanda Chester

Lisa Nolan

Cat Austin

Kathryn Phillips

Sarah Parrish

Gail Threlkeld

Cheryl McNeill

Holly Floyd

Janet Leonard

Gayle Begosh

Anne McGeorge

Marilyn Darden

Hello November