Looking for some good soup for lunch this week as the weather starts to get a little colder? Here's what's on the schedule at NCC this week. Remember, there's no food service on Monday.
It's Sunday - and we're just minutes away from the return of the popular Sunday Brunch at Northland. This once-a-month event begins with seating at 10:30 this morning and will last until 2:30pm.
Don't forget we're also featuring our Northland Bloody Mary all day today with special $4 pricing. Maybe you'll have one with brunch...or savor one during one of the football games that will be featured on our screens in the Link Grill.
We hope you're having a great day with family or friends while we're closed for the holiday. Northland will open on Friday at 11:00am. Don't forget Friday is half-price wine night and we'll have our late night Happy Hour beginning at 9:00pm.
If you have out-of-town family or guests, why not bring them to Northland on Sunday for our fabulous brunch? Our service will begin at 10:30am. You can see the full menu in you scroll down the page a bit. We will stop serving at 2:30pm. These brunches will be held the final Sunday of each month through the entire off-season. The cost is less than $20 for adults and just $10 for children. We plan on announcing another great Sunday feature in the days ahead so stay tuned for that announcement. 
We recently extended congratulations to Northland member Marti Buscaglia for awards given her Duluth Superior Magazine in regional competition. Now, the magazine has won a national award. News came yesterday that DSM won a Gold Award from Folio, the magazine industry's version of the Oscar. The magazine won Best Full Issue in competition with every major magazine in the country. Congratulations to Marti, the staff at DSM and its contributors.
Northland also notes that Sarah LeClair, our assistant golf pro, recently passed her final exams in Florida and is now a member of the PGA of America.
It's true that many organizations and individuals have already booked a holiday party at Northland...but it doesn't mean we don't have room for you...or can't arrange to assist you with a party somewhere else.
Have you made your reservation yet for the return of the Northland Sunday Brunch? The popular end-of-the-month gathering returns this Sunday, November 29, with service from 10:30am to 2:30pm in both the Link Grill and Fireside Room.
By the end of the day, the clubhouse at Northland will be brightly decorated for the holiday season thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers led by Barb Klatzky. Joining Barb in giving the clubhouse a festive look earlier today were Patty Cartier, Patty McNulty, Linda Jeannette and Mignon Fryer. It's possible others may stop in this afternoon to assist. The Link Grill, Fireside Room, individual private dining areas and the first floor ballroom were all decorated today with holiday trees and wreaths. Since this is also Martini Monday, maybe this is a good night to stop in to look at the new decorations.
Granted, it's early in the day....but, how's the work week starting out for you? Good, bad or indifferent there's a new way to celebrate the end of Monday. How about $1 off all the new features on our expanded Martini Menu? The Northland beverage staff has been very creative in designing some wonderful new taste sensations which have proven to be very popular since they were first introduced.
If Bloody Mary's are more to your liking, here's an opportunity to enjoy one of the best around. Every Sunday is now Bloody Sunday at Northland, which means our house feature will be available for just $4 all day.
NCC Vice President Tom Cartier was recognized as the Lake Superior Fund Raising Executives "Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser" at their annual award ceremony earlier today. According to the organization, Tom "is an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership as a volunteer for a major fundraising project for more than one nonprofit organization."
There are new menu items this weekend at Northland.
It's always one of the highlights of the holiday season - Northland's annual Breakfast With Santa. Hundreds of members and their children take part in this event each year.
Duluth-Superior Magazine (DSM), published by Northland member Marti Buscaglia (shown at right in photo with other staff members) was the recipient of four awards at the recent MMPA (Minnesota Magazine & Publication Association) 13th Annual Excellence Awards. You can read the full story here on the magazine's website.
Registration has opened for the 2009 Ladies Holiday Luncheon at Northland. The December 8 event begins with a social hour at 11:30am, followed by the luncheon at 12:30pm. Members are encouraged to bring guests to this annual holiday event.
Are you planning to attend the Christmas City of the North "Post Parade Party" at Northland on Friday night? If so, we'd appreciate your early reservation. We've put together a special menu for those members who will attend the kick-off to the holiday season and then return to the club for dinner/drinks. There's also a special kid's menu and they'll be able to watch videos in the Donald Ross Room while you enjoy your meal.
A recent poll posted on this site asked about member interests for New Year's Eve. We wanted to know whether members preferred dinner only or dinner with entertainment. By a slight margin, those participating favored the dinner/entertainment option.
Today is the first day at Northland without the turf management's seasonal workers. The crew was able to accomplish much since the official closing of the golf course. Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh has posted two new videos on his blog explaining the two most recent projects.
Although the number of postings might be down this time of year, it's a great way for you to keep abreast of activities involving the golf course. If you go to his blog you'll see a link to his Twitter site.
We've made it to the end of another work week, and a break from the wonderful weather we've been experiencing. Maybe tonight is just the perfect night to enjoy Northland.
The unseasonably warm weather is allowing the turf management staff to complete quite a few projects in ideal working conditions. And, if the recent forecasts released from the Climate Prediction Center are correct, we're in for continued warm weather. You can see all the forecasts in an interactive format here. When you get to the site, just move your cursor over the forecast period to see the latest information. The map on the right above shows the temperature forecast for November. As you can see, we're expected to be well above normal.
Northland members receive an update each month on the club's financial situation courtesy of President Ken Buck's monthly report to the membership. As you have been reading, our club continues to perform admirably. It's a much different story for other country clubs across America,
So, how many Christmas City of the North Parade's have you been to? Looking forward to standing out in the cold again this year? If so, how about planning to warm up at Northland following the parade?
Today's bright sunny skies are a welcome change from some of the recent weather we've been experiencing. And, the forecast looks as if we're heading for some fabulous weather for the weekend - Saturday might be the best day. What does this have to do with Happy Hour? Not much, really. Unless you're inclined to discuss the weather over some food and beverage specials. If that's the case, please keep in mind Happy Hour at Northland begins at 4:00 this afternoon. We've got some new food offerings, and we're pleased to note that many of you have enjoyed the new martini and hot drink menu.
A great golf season has come to a close at Northland. Members of the turf management staff will begin applying covers to the greens today.
Although the photo on the right was taken from quite a distance, it does show that the turf management staff did have at least one interested observer today. One of the Northland coyote's was keeping a fairly close look at the progress as crews began closing up the golf course.
It's Sunday, November 1. Clocks should have been moved back for an extra hour of sleep. And now....is it time for the final round of golf at Northland for 2009?
If you play early enough, you'll be done well before the start of this afternoon's Lambeau Field match-up between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. The game starts at about 3pm. don't forget today's special Happy Hour at Northland during the game.
