WHAT’S NEW

CALENDAR
• Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at Indian Wells Country Club near Palm Springs, California. For information, visit www.bhcc.com or call 888.MRBHOPE.

• Feb. 10-16. Canadian PGA Tour Event at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas.

• Feb. 17-23. Canadian PGA Tour Event at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas.

• March 22. The 12th annual Washington Wines Festival at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle. For more information, visit www.washingtonwinesfestival.org.

• March 24-30. Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club near Palm Springs, California. For information, visit www.nabiscochampionship.com.

• April 3-6. The 9th annual Food & Wine Spectacular at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia.

• April 21-27. Chick-fil-A Charity Championship Hosted by Nancy Lopez at Eagle’s Landing Country Club near Atlanta. For more information, visit www.charitychampionship.com.

CLUBCORP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 2003 SCHEDULE
• May 14-18. Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

• June 4-8. Couples Championship (golf) at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia.

• July 9-13. Business and Sports Club Team Championship (golf) at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

• Sept. 3-7. Country Club and Resort Team Championship (golf) at Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC AT INDIAN WELLS
The first four rounds of the 2003 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan. 27-Feb.2) will be played in part at Indian Wells Country Club near Palm Springs, California. Various celebrities and professional golfers will take to the links during a four-day pro-am, which raises money for area charities. The final day of play will be a tournament for the professional golfers only. For more information on the tournament, visit www.bhcc.com or call 888.MRBHOPE.

CANADIAN TOUR STOPS AT BARTON CREEK
In February, the Canadian PGA Tour will swing through Barton Creek in Austin, Texas, for the first two tournaments of the tour’s 2003 schedule. The Golf Channel is scheduled to air live and same-day rebroadcasts of both tournaments, scheduled for Feb. 10-16 and 17-23.

WASHINGTON WINES FESTIVAL
The 12th annual Washington Wines Festival will be held at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle on March 22. The event will feature a wine tasting, dinner, and an auction. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with winemakers. The festival’s proceeds benefit the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic and the Washington Wine Commission’s scholarship fund. For more information, call 866.302.1110.

VIDEOCONFERENCING AVAILABLE AT CLUBS
More than 60 Associate Clubs offer members the convenience of videoconferencing technology. Items such as document cameras, VCRs, scanners, and in-room atttendants are available during videoconferences. To schedule a videoconferencing session, or for more information, call 888.724.0210 from within the United States or 805.384.2445 from outside the United States.

NEW AFFILIATE HOTELS
Flatotel
New York
Located in Manhattan, Flatotel features rooms designed and decorated with the influence of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Amenities include a fitness facility, a restaurant, and a business center.

Pan Pacific Lodge - Whistler
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Set in wintry British Columbia, the Pan Pacific Lodge offers 121 suites with mountain views, a heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, and conference and meeting space.

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Located in downtown Vancouver, each guest room of the Pan Pacific Vancouver provides views of the city, harbor, and mountains. Amenities include five restaurants, a business center, and a spa facility.

SOCIETY CALENDAR
Where can you get the best seats and the hottest tickets in town? Through your area Society, that’s where. Call your Society about the events listed below.

Charlotte (North Carolina) Society
Take a seat on the luxury bus headed to the Wednesday practice round of the 2003 Masters Tournament. The annual trip, sponsored by the Charlotte Society, includes transportation to Augusta, Georgia, a one-day practice-round badge, and snacks and soft drinks. For more information, or to make reservations, call 704.371.8449.

Compass Society
San Francisco
Head to the Arena in Oakland and watch the NBA’s Golden State Warriors play the New Jersey Nets (Jan. 23), the San Antonio Spurs (Feb. 5), and the Boston Celtics (Feb. 18) for $150 per two-ticket package. Tickets for other home games also are available. Call the Society at 925.735.5782 for availability.

Detroit Society
• Cheer on the NHL’s defending Stanley Cup champions, the Detroit Red Wings, when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks (Jan. 13), the Colorado Avalanche (Feb. 6), and the Vancouver Canucks (Feb. 18) at Joe Louis Arena.

• Catch quick-change artist Arturo Brachetti in the act at his shows Jan. 14-Feb. 2 at the Fisher Theatre. Tickets are $70.

Jacksonville (Florida) Society
• Recapture that “lovin’ feeling” when the Righteous Brothers take the stage Jan. 12 at the Florida Theatre.

• The Moscow Classical Ballet presents Swan Lake Jan. 23 at the Moran Theater at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.

• The cast of The Pirates of Penzance will dutifully perform Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Feb. 6 at the Moran Theater.

South Coast Society
Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Keep in step at the Lord of the Dance performances Jan. 28-30 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Tickets are $65.

• Delight in the magical fairytale of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Feb. 18-19 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Tickets are $60.

Society of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach, Florida
• Enjoy the beauty of Swan Lake, performed by the Moscow Classical Ballet, Jan. 16 at the Kravis Center. Tickets are $55.

• The Palm Beach Opera presents The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach Feb. 22. Tickets are $108.

Tampa Bay (Florida) Society
Mark your calendar to see the musical Cabaret on Jan. 18, the Glenn Miller Orchestra on Jan. 21, and Madame Butterfly on Feb. 19. All events will be presented  at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

GOOD DEALS
NEW RESORT BENEFIT
Now there’s yet another good reason to take advantage of the “good deals” offered at The Pinehurst Company resorts: Effective Jan. 1, Associate members will receive 10 percent off package rates on select resort packages. And members with Signature Gold benefits will receive 20 percent off package rates on select resort packages. All deals are subject to availability.

RESORT VACATION PACKAGES CONTINUE
Through Feb. 28, take advantage of the Associate Member Offer at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas, The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, and Pinehurst in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina. The offer includes two nights accommodations at any of the resorts, breakfast and dinner daily, and four rounds of golf per room for $549 per couple and $499 for members with Signature Gold benefits. A two-night minimum stay is required. This “Good Deal” may not be used in conjunction with any other offer. For information or to make reservations, call the resorts directly and ask for the Associate Member Offer.

WHEN IN LONDON ...
The affiliate St. James’s Club in London is offering a “Three for Two” special, three night’s accommodation for the rate of a two-night stay. Located in the West End, the hotel includes 60 guest rooms and suites, a club lounge, a fitness room, and concierge services. The promotion runs through Feb. 28 and is subject to availability. For current rates and other information, visit www.stjamesclub.co.uk.