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July 2, 2011 Independence Weekend Celebration

Sales Event

July 1, 2011 at the Lake Club

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 28, 2011

10:00 AM - 12:00 - Kids Fishing Tournament at Mill Pond
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Cook out at The Lake Club Adults - $10.00 Kids - $6.00
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - DJ Shane King, Poolside at The Lake Club
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Hike to Old Golden Homesite - Mill Pond
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Dinner Served at The Lake Club
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Hurricane Creek Band at The Lake Club
11:30 AM - 9:00 PM - Lure Lounge & Bar introducing our new Craft Beers
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Pools Hours

Tiki Bar Is Open

Adam is ready to fix your favorite drinks or take your order for lunch. Tiki Bar is open daily from 11:30 - 4:00 PM.

History of Golden Farm

Join us Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 28, 2011, at 3:00 for a hike to the old Golden Farm home site. Tour will be led by Activities Associate, Paul Purnell and will leave from Mill Pond. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. See you there.

Summer Restaurant & Tiki Bar Hours

The Lure Restaurant Summer Hours
Lunch - Daily 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dinner - Sunday - Tuesday 5:00 - 8:00 (All Day Menu Only)
Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00 Family Night Featuring A Special Family Meal
Thursday - Saturday 5:00 - 9:00 (Reservations highly recommended)
Brunch - Sunday 11:00 - 2:00

Tiki Bar Daily - 11:30 - 4:00

Lure Lounge & Bar - Thursday - Saturday 11:30 - 9:00
Sunday - Wednesday 11:30 - 8:00

Reservations - 828-293-7414

DJ Shane King - Memorial Day Weekend

DJ Shane King will be providing entertainment and music poolside, Labor Day Weekend, May 28, 2011 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sun and fun for everyone. Come on down!!

Pools are open

Owners, guests, and renters, please remember that pool towels will not be provided by Bear Lake Reserve this year. See you at the pools!

Memorial Day Weekend Sale - Golf Club

Sales Event - Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend Cookout

Saturday, May 28, 2011 Schedule of Events

Kids Fishing Tournament - Mill Pond - 10:00 AM - 12:00

Cookout - The Lake Club - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Adults - $10.00 Kids - $6.00
(Hamburgers, Hot Dogs with Chili, Chicken Breast, Baked Beans,
Coleslaw, Fruit Cobbler with Ice Cream, Soft Drinks or Tea)

Hike to Old Golden Farm House Site - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Starts at Mill Pond

Dinner served at The Lure Restaurant - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Lure Bar & Lounge - 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM - Featuring our new
Craft Beers
Tiki Bar - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Hurricane Creek Band - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Lake Club

Pools Open - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

FUN & GOOD TIMES - ALL WEEKEND!!

Golf Course News

The Bear Lake Golf Course will host a private event on June 15, 2011. The Golf Course will be open for owner/renter play until 1:00 PM. Please make your tee times accordingly.

New Golf Carts

New golf carts were being unloaded and assembled before being delivered to the Bear Lake Golf Course this week. The golf course is in great shape and ready for play. Call our Golf Pro, Dick Howard, to reserve a tee time - 828-293-5005.

Memorial Day Weekend

Bear Lake Reserve is planning a great fun-filled celebration for Memorial Day weekend to kick off the summer season. Make plans to attend this event on May 28, 2011 to catch up with friends, neighbors, and family or make new friends. Hurricane Creek, a local band from Cashiers, NC, will provide live entertainment poolside at the Lake Club from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. This Rock/Blues band has been entertaining locally and regionally for the past 14 years and we look forward to their debut at Bear Lake. You may check out their sound at their website - http://www.hurricanecreekband.com/.

Our chefs are planning special food and drink offerings, the Tiki Bar will be open, and poolside service available. Bring the family down to enjoy the pools, however, remember that pool towels will not be provided by Bear Lake Reserve this year.

The Golf Course is open and Dick Howard will be happy to make reservations for you at 828-293-5005. Pontoon boats are available for rental and Gail or Brittany will be happy to make reservations for you at 828-293-7414.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year, so make your plans now.

Special Mother's Day Brunch

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8, 2011 and Bear Lake Reserve is planning a special Brunch in honor of all Mothers. Special menu items will include Smoked Salmon and Quiches as well as our regular Brunch Menu. Chef Adam Blankenship will be preparing special Raspberry Godiva Cheesecake and Chef Slade Brooks will be preparing Creme Brulee. All Mother's will be treated to a free dessert and given flowers. Call the Information Desk - (828) 293-7414 to make your reservation. We look forward to seeing you at the Lake.

Golf Course Hours and Fees 2011

Photography by Jerry Jaynes

Bear Lake Reserve's Nicklaus Design, Golf Course will open for the 2011 season this Sunday, May 1. Hours of Operation for May will be Thursday - Monday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

New Fee Schedule

Members - Owners

• $20.00 for 9 Holes*


• $30.00 for 18 Holes*


• $1,250.00 * for a Season Pass - (unlimited and non-transferable)

Extended Family Guests and Rentals

• $40.00 for 9 Holes*


• $50.00 for 18 Holes *
  
  *Plus applicable taxes

Dick Howard will be returning as our Golf Pro. Please call 828-293-5005 for a tee time. We look forward to another great season at the golf course.

Special Easter Brunch

Easter weekend is fast approaching and we are planning a fun Easter Celebration at Bear Lake Reserve. The Lure Restaurant will be serving a special Easter Brunch, Sunday, April 24 beginning at 10:00 AM and continuing until 2:00 PM. The Easter Bunny will hide eggs at the Lake Club and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy watching the children find the eggs. Please call Gail Keel at 828-293-7414 by Thursday April 21 to make your reservations for Brunch. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Lake.

Easter Egg Hunt 2010

Spring Hours of Operation

Photography by Jerry Jaynes

Lake Club Spring Hours of Operation

April 15, 2011 - May 26, 2011

Sunday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Restaurant Spring Hours

Friday Dinner 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday Lunch & Dinner 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday Brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Golf Course

Opens May 1, 2011

Thursday - Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Beginning Memorial Day weekend May 27, 2011, the Lure Restaurant and Lounge will be open daily for Lunch and Dinner. Each weekend we will offer different specials.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Lake.

Pool Upgrade

Photography by Jerry Jaynes

It's Spring at the Lake Club and work is progressing quickly on the new wall of the main swimming pool.

The Bear Emerging From Hibernation

Photography by Jerry Jaynes

On-site photographer, Jerry Jaynes, took this photo of the Shadow of the Bear "emerging from winter hibernation" on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The shadow, caused by Whiteside Mountain, is visible between 5:15 - 5:45 pm the last half of February into March. It is again visible the last half of October into early November. Great job Jerry!

Rhodes Big Ocwelook on Hwy. 64 at Whiteside Mountain

Between Cashiers and Highlands, NC

Congratulations to the Laughridge Family

Please join the staff of Bear Lake Reserve in welcoming Parker Joel Laughridge, son of Joey and Janna Laughridge. Parker made his debut Tuesday, January 18, 2011 and weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. The Laugridge's also have a beautiful daughter, Lila. Joey is the Golf Course Superintendent at Bear Lake Reserve. Congratulations!!