Dr. Jeremy Stern recently shared his experiences over the last nine years performing orthopedic surgery and “Sports Medicine” on the impoverished citizens of the Dominican Republic with a lecture and slide show presentation. The lecture included a sample of the people he has had the privilege to help and those he has been fortunate to work with.  He explained to members about the evolution of the “mission” and some of the unintended benefits.  Dr. Stern also touched upon the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and their attempts to help.

The evening began with special Dominican rum cocktails held at the Sports and Activities Center.

Bay Club members recently learned the secrets of Chinese cooking with Jadine Loo-Dixon, the owner of Wok Magic, a Mattapoisett Caterer.  Cantonese cuisine is considered to be the finest of China’s regional cuisines, known all over the world for its freshness of ingredients. Jadine drew on her Cantonese heritage and more than 25 years of experience to show members how to take the mystery out of preparing Chinese food.  Jadine’s family immigrated to this country from Canton, China in the 1920s and opened Charlie Wong’s Chinese restaurant in downtown New Bedford.  Her parents operated a second Charlie Wong’s restaurant in the North End of New Bedford while her aunt and two uncles ran the Cathay Temple in Mattapoisett.  Some of the items prepared and served included Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings, Wonton Soup and Chicken with Chinese Vegetables, all prepared using the finest ingredients.

The Paddle Tennis program at the Bay Club continues to grow steadily due in part to the mild winter here in the northeast.  Sunny, warm weather prevailed for the first ever Bay Club Paddle Tennis Tournament recently held.  Teams competed in a matched pairs, round robin format and participants enjoyed a tasteful lunch prepared by Chef Jim Mercer and his staff.  All players had a winning day with much improved paddle, lots of fun, and camaraderie! Members are looking forward to the season ending Paddle Club Championship to be held at the end of April.

Bay Club members were treated to a talk by Dr. David MacKenzie, Music Director for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra  about the historical, cultural, and religious background of Johannes Brahms’ composition, A German Requiem, Op. 45. Dr. MacKenzie greeted members at the Golf House restaurant in advance of the NBSO Classical II “A Universal Music” performance at St. Anthony’s Church in New Bedford.

Bay Club Fitness Director Dave Maloney has organized an informal walking club for members.  During the fall and winter, walkers stroll the golf course and club property which includes more than 300 acres of conservation land.  Walks last for approximately one hour each Monday and they are an ideal form of exercise to help control weight, improve balance and reduce the risk of heart disease and developing high blood pressure.  Members of all ages have joined the group aiming to achieve a better lifestyle.

The Bay Club recently welcomed leading environmental economist Robert Repetto to the club.  After a cocktail reception, Robert  shared with members in plain language, the latest scientific understanding of climate change, how our actions are influencing the climate, and recommendations of what can be done to address this critical environmental issue in the national and international context.  His most recent book, entitled “America’s Climate Problem: The Way Forward” was available for sale and signature.  Members also enjoyed a spirited Q & A session after the talk.

Robert has taught on Economics and Sustainable Development at Yale, Harvard and the University of Colorado.  He has served as a member of the National Research Council’s Board on Sustainable Development and as a member of the Environmental Economics Advisory Committee of EPA’s Science Advisory Board.  He has worked on fisheries management issues at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute under a Pew Fellowship in Marine Conversation for three summers.  He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and a M.Sc. degree from the London School of Economics.

Since 2004, the Bay Club at Mattapoisett has maintained its position as the preeminent golf and country club community along the south coast of Massachusetts. Over the last 3 years, five custom homes have been completed and three new homes are under construction. Of note, four of the seven most recent home sales were spec homes, two of which are highlighted below.

Built by Bayside Building, 9 High Ridge Drive is an exquisite 9 room Gambrel that offered 4,760 sq. ft. of living space and was built on a 34,000 sq. ft. wooded lot along the 16th fairway of the golf course. This home featured 4 bedrooms with 4 full and 3 half baths, plus large entertainment area and wet bar over the 3-car garage and sold for $1.8m.

Built by RCR Development, 2 Beech Tree Lane is a 3,700 sq. ft. open floor plan home abutting conservation land in Prince Snow Village. Offering a 1st floor master suite, office and dining room with great room and large gourmet kitchen, plus 2nd floor media room with wet bar, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 3-car garage on a 19,700 sq. ft. wooded lot sold for $928k.

Remaining home-sites in the Bay Club at Mattapoisett are priced from $240,000 to $610,000. Utilities including town water and sewer, natural gas and electricity, plus fiber optic cable providing telephone, internet and cable TV services (Comcast and Verizon) are available for convenient street-side hook-up by the builder.

About Us: Bay Club Real Estate Holdings, LLC (“BCREH”) is a licensed real estate brokerage office for the Bay Club at Mattapoisett. The office lists and actively markets fully permitted home-sites, homes built on spec by the Bay Club’s Preferred Builders as well as existing re-sales of Bay Club homes. Preferred Builders include Bayside Building, Inc., Steven J. Bishopric, RCR Development and Whitman Homes.

For more information about membership in the country club, residential opportunities or home-sites within the Bay Club at Mattapoisett, please contact us at sales@bayclubmatt.com or visit www.bayclubmatt.com. The Real Estate and Membership Development Office is open 7 days a week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm or by appointment. We can also be reached at 508-207-9232 or dandrews@bayclubmatt.com.

Samantha Gray, Park Ranger from the US Army Corps of Engineers gave members of the Bay Club a presentation on the rich history, unique features and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal.  The presentation included a twenty minute film entitled ‘Canal Story’ which provided a broad overview of the early Canal building under August Belmont’s private company; the Corps of Engineers’ massive rehabilitation of the bankrupt waterway during the 1930’s; the present-day operations of the computerized marine traffic control system and the Canal’s extensive recreational opportunities.   Members enjoyed a light cocktail reception before the presentation which took place at the Sports and Activities Center.

Head Golf Professional Greg Yeomans captured the 2011 Cape Cod PGA Wessner Player of the Year title for a third time.  Greg finished in first place well ahead of second place finisher Tom Tobey, Bay Pointe Country Club Head Professional.  The Herman “Dutch” Wessner Award is presented annually to the Class “A” PGA professional who accumulates the most points based on individual performance in Chapter events.  Greg earned two first place and three second place finishes in chapter events this season and has won the Wessner award consecutively since 2009.

Outstanding job Greg!

Members were recently treated to an evening of Mexican cuisine at the Golf House restaurant.  Chef Mercer and his culinary team created a special menu of Rick Bayless Caesar Salad, Chicken Taco in Corn Tortilla Cup, Chili Rellenos with Pork Salsa, Potato and Cheese Quesadilla, and Toro Corn on the Cob using the freshest ingredients to best capture the delicacies of traditional Mexican cooking.  The event was a sellout and members look forward to more theme nights to come!

Youth at the Bay Club have been able to take advantage of a new Youth Speed and Agility Camp every Tuesday and Friday.   Under the direction of Fitness Director, Dave Maloney, this class is for boys and girls ranging in age from 11 to 17 years old.   Dave utilizes body weight exercises, an agility ladder, core exercises, and dynamic range of motion drills to better prepare the young athlete for any sport.  Smaller class sizes have allowed the students to receive one on one attention.

The Bay Club has been enjoying considerable interest in membership over the summer months.  We have welcomed many new families as golf or social members, including those taking advantage of the newly introduced 40 and Under Memberships.

Bayside Building Spec Home on Split Rock Lane

Additionally, real estate activity has continued to build throughout the summer.  Numerous homes are under construction, with three new homes under agreement to be built this year.  The first is a 3,200 square foot spec home being built on Split Rock Lane adjacent to the 7th tee by Bayside Building.  Priced at $1.35m, construction of this home is well underway and scheduled for completion by early winter.  The second is a custom home in Prince Snow Village being built by RCR Development and is expected to be complete by next spring.  Next under agreement is a home scheduled to be built in The Preserve by Abbott Development in the near future.  Homes of similar design and architecture by Abbott are priced from $650,000, including home-site and landscaping.

The Bay Club recently hosted members from the Casino Tennis Club in Mattapoisett for the second annual Davis Cup tennis event.  With ideal playing conditions, the round robin event was a huge success.  The courts were decorated with the flags of the competing countries, USA, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain and the players showed their team spirit by dressing in their countries colors both of which set the tone for a wonderful morning of tennis.   After working up an appetite, the players enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Golf House restaurant.  The festivities concluded with an international themed dinner at a member’s home.

Bay Club members were fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, RI on June 25 to watch their own Peter Uihlein win the 50th Northeast Amateur Invitational.  Peter set a tournament record with a four-round total of 261, 15-under par to win by three shots.  To view the complete final scores, please click here.

Uihlein, the defending U.S. Amateur champ and the reigning Ben Hogan Player of the Year Award winner, will be entering his senior year at Oklahoma State University in the Fall.  His next stop is the AT&T National tournament Monday, June 27 – Sunday July 3 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

Members were recently treated to a special cooking demonstration, tasting and book signing with Joanne Chang at the Bay Club.  Joanne is the owner of three Flour Bakery + Café locations throughout Boston in the Fort Point Channel, South End and Central Square and a partner in Myers+Chang restaurant.  The shop has received numerous accolades for her homemade sticky buns, scones and cinnamon cream brioche. Chang also writes pastry articles and reviews cookbooks for Fine Cooking magazine.  She opened Myers+ Chang Restaurant with her husband Christopher Myers in the South End neighborhood in the fall of 2007.

Joanne demonstrated how to make Sticky Buns, Pop Tarts and Banana Bread all from her new cookbook Flour, Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery + Cafe.  The demonstration was held at the Sports and Activities Center and members left with a copy of her cookbook.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.