Spring has sprung, the temperature is rising and Talking Rock is a buzz with excitement for the new season. April’s calendar offers a great variety of activities for you and yours to shake of the winter blues and break cabin fever. Store away your winter gear and join us at the Ranch House Compound for some spring time fun.
Sunday, April 1
April Fool’s Community Yard Sale
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Finished your spring cleaning and have items to get rid of? Here’s your chance. Join us for the Talking Rock Community Yard Sale featuring upscale finds at unbeatable prices. Quad-City’s savvy shoppers have been invited to browse our assortment of contemporary ranch and rustic Southwestern home décor, sporting goods and outdoor equipment, and apparel for the entire family. If you work up an appetite while shopping (or selling) stay for lunch, the Ranch House restaurant will be serving their casually classic fare and $2 tacos.
Thursday, April 5
Curtis Winery Wine Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Food & Beverage Director Ryan Davis and Executive Chef Richard Saldivar bring you the next installment in the Talking Rock wine dinner series. The evening will feature a splendid five-course culinary masterpiece with wine parings from Santa Barbara County’s Curtis Winery. Specializing in Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Roussanne, the Curtis wines earn 92, 91 and 90 points from esteemed critic James Suckling while its 2007 Grenache was named to The Tasting Panel's Class of 2011. Reservations are required. Contact Ryan Davis to confirm your space today.
Saturday, April 7
EASTER SATURDAY KIDS DAY
Bring the family out to our traditional “Easter Saturday” event, featuring egg hunts, jump house, face-painting, egg-coloring and basket making activities for the kids. Enjoy a fun food station buffet with Easter classics and kids’ favorites.
Sunday, April 8
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH
10:30 a.m.
Spend the holiday at the Ranch Compound savoring one of Chef Richard’s signature buffets, complete with carving and omelet stations accompanied by a host of fantastic food selections, and of course desserts. Reservations are available on the half-hour beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 10
Sedona Hike
Get out and take in the fresh air and beautiful views of Sedona with a half-day hike. Our Fitness Director Pam Mitchell will lead the hiking club on its annual trek through the red rocks of Sedona. It’s time to get some sunshine and get your blood flowing again.
Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15
Game Improvement Weekend
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
While the greens heal from aerification, join Head Golf Professional David Buettner and staff for two days of demonstrations and instructional sessions designed to help you improve every aspect of your game. All ability levels are welcome to participate in any or all of the classes, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
Sunday, April 22
Culinary Society Men Cook for the Ladies
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The men of the culinary society will work with Chef Richard and his team to create a fantastic four-course meal for the ladies. The ladies will not only get to enjoy the meal but will also be asked to critique each dish. Tread lightly ladies! The roles will be reversed later this year. Space is limited so register now by contacting Chef directly.
Sunday, April 22
All-Day Golf School
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of practicing like the pros, with Head Golf Professional David Buettner and staff offering instruction on putting, short game, bunker play, full swing with video analysis and course management.
The class, priced at $150 per student, is limited to the first four students, with lunch and refreshments included. Sign up at the Golf Shop or contact Dave Buettner.
Sunday, April 29
“Heaven & Hell” Member
Nine holes of Heaven (two-player scramble on a “heaven-like” course set up) and nine holes of Hell (two-player net better ball on a “hellish” set up)
Fun for both devils and angels, the “Heaven & Hell” two-player scramble features a heavenly front nine with short yardages, perfect lies, free drops from bunkers and the choice of two different hole locations on each green and hellish back nine dogged with longer holes, play-it-as-it-lies stipulations and flags tucked into impossible positions on each green.
Divisions include men’s, ladies’ and mixed offering gross and net depending on participations levels. Golfers who conquer heaven and hell will enjoy lunch on the patio. Sign up at the Golf Shop or contact Head Professional Dave Buettner.