Tahoe Donner

Are you still looking for something unique and fun to do this weekend? As always, Tahoe Donner is a great place to spend time with your family and explore a variety of different activities. We compiled a list of 10 suggestions for you!

1.) Treat your dad to a round of golf at Tahoe Donner Golf Course.
2.) Explore the trails on a family mountain bike ride. Don’t have a bike? That’s ok, Bikeworks opens June 15, with a variety of rental options.
3.) Enjoy a family swim at the Trout Creek Recreation Pool followed by relaxing soak in the spa.
4.) Eat dinner at the Lodge Restaurant & Pub.
5.) Buy your dad a ticket to the upcoming Sam Bush and Dead Winter Carpenters summer concert on July 21.
6.) Give your dad a new golf shirt or hat with the Tahoe Donner logo on it. The golf shop and Member Services office both carry a great selection of Tahoe Donner accessories.
7.) Take a family kayak or stand up paddleboard adventure together. Rentals are available at the Beach Club Marina.
8.) Reserve some court time and hit some tennis balls with your family at the Tahoe Donner Tennis Center.
9.) Bocce! Check out the bocce ball sets from the Recreation Hut and play a family game of bocce behind Northwoods Clubhouse.
10.) Start off your family weekend with Friday Family Movie Night and dinner at Pizza on the Hill. The early featured film is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and starts at 6:30 p.m. or come for the first Late Show outdoor movie of the season, Back to the Future, which starts at 8:30 p.m. under the stars.

Don’t forget the 2012 Summer Fun Guide is always a great resource for planning out a summer Tahoe Donner adventure, especially for this weekend and beyond!

It’s bathing suit season and Trout Creek Recreation Center has a few new fitness options for you to explore this month!

Yoga for Golfers
Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Looking for an advantage to your game? This class is designed for all levels and includes exercises designed to bring greater flexibility to the muscles involved in the mechanics of the golf swing. Your body and game will benefit!

Qi Gong
Sundays from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., starting with a FREE two-hour intro to Qi Gong on Sunday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. It is a highly effective self-care practice that cultivates energy and is a system for health maintenance. Health care professionals recommend Qi Gong as an important form of complementary medicine.

Aqua Zumba®
Starts Friday, June 29, from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. with a FREE demo class!
This class is a Zumba® “pool party” for all ages. Integrating the Zumba® formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba® blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning and exhilarating. Great for students looking for an exercise option outdoors that is easy on the joints.

Free Swim Lesson Demo Day

Join us for a FREE 30 minute swim lesson before our regular lessons begin! Tahoe Donner will be conducting a Water Safety Instructor class to train our swim instructors for the summer season on Thursday, June 14, from 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. As part of their training, we need real students to practice teaching skills. Your swimmer can take part in a FREE 30 minute swim lesson and level check to regain those swimming legs and determine at what level they are currently swimming.  

Reservations can be made in advance by calling the aquatics coordinator at Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 582-9627. Students must be at least 6 months old for Guppies and be accompanied by an adult in the water and at least 2 ½ years old for all other levels.

Parent Swim Lesson Orientation

The Tahoe Donner Association invites you to our Parent Swim Lesson Orientation on Sunday, June 17, at 7 p.m. Come meet our instructors, learn what to expect from Tahoe Donner’s Learn to Swim Program, and receive some fun and useful tools to prep your little one for learning to swim. Together we can make your child’s swim lesson an enjoyable and successful experience. Instructors and the aquatics coordinator will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Tahoe Donner Junior Tennis Programs will be held Monday – Friday, from June 25 – August 17.

Here are the options for the summer:

10 and Under Play Based Learning 12 – 1 p.m.
Supervised play for kids 10 and under using 20′, 36′ and 60′ courts with 36′ foam, 36′ felt and 60′ felt tennis balls.
Cost: Free

8 to 10 year olds 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Clinic based format with emphasis on technique, footwork, strategy and fitness. 60’ orange felt balls and 60’ courts.
Cost:$12 for members, $15 for guests.

5 to 7 year olds 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Clinic based format with emphasis on technique, footwork, hand eye coordination, fitness and other skill building drills. 36’ red felt balls and 36’ courts.
Cost: $12 for members, $15 for guests.

3 and 4 year olds 4 – 4:45 p.m.
Clinic based format with emphasis on hand eye coordination, fitness and other skill building drills. 36’ foam balls and 36’ courts. 
Cost: $6 for members and $7.50 for guests.

11+ novice/intermediate academy 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Clinic based format with emphasis on technique, footwork, strategy and fitness. 78’ green dot balls and 78’ courts.
Cost: $12 for members and $15 for guests.

11+ intermediate/open academy 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Clinic based format with emphasis on technique, footwork, strategy and fitness. 78’ regular balls and 78’ courts.
Cost: $12 for members and $15 for guests.

Sign up for Junior Tennis Programs by calling (530) 587-9474.

Tahoe Donner is excited to be a part of June’s Welcome to Golf Month and is offering a variety of complimentary clinics throughout the month as well as special events and discounted golf options for members and guests.

Complimentary golf clinics start at 1 p.m.

Thursday, June 7
The short game with Charlie Lyon (meet at chipping/pitching green)

Tuesday, June 12
The full swing (irons) with James Murtagh (meet on driving range)

Thursday, June 21
Putting with John Hamilton (meet on the putting green)

Tuesday, June 26
Hitting the driver with Joe Stakoe (meet on driving range)

Group and Family Instruction

Tahoe Donner will also introduce Get Golf Ready and Get Your Family Ready group instruction this month.

Get Golf Ready includes five lessons with instruction on the course for $99. Three separate five week sessions will begin on June 11, 12 and 13, respectively, and run through the last week of July. Lessons run from 5 – 6 p.m. each day.

Parent & Child Get Golf Ready is group instruction for parents and children with Me & Dad and Mom & Me groupings. Includes instruction on the course, plus two 9-hole rounds of golf with cart for both parent and child following the conclusion of the five week program. Cost is $199 inclusive for both. Parent and Child Get Golf Ready begins Saturday, June 23, from 5 – 6 p.m. 

Register for Get Golf Ready and Parent & Child Get Golf Ready or call (530) 587-9443.

Special Promotions June 1 – 15

Due to current conditions, we are extending our current discounted pricing and promotions through June 15. All paid fees include a complimentary cart and your choice of a complimentary range token, beer or soft drink. Tahoe Donner passholders will also continue to receive a complimentary cart.

Rates through June 15:
TD Members and accompanied guests: 18-holes before 12 p.m. – $40
TD Members and accompanied guests: 18-holes after 12 p.m. – $30
TD Members and accompanied guests: 9-holes all day – $25

Public: 18-holes all day: $43
Public: 9-holes all day: $30

Last Light – TD homeowners and accompanied guests teeing off after 6 p.m. pay only $15. Kids under 18 play free with each paid adult.

June Events

Friday, June 8 – Happy Hour Putting Contest and Golf Town Hall Meeting* 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 17 – US Open Olympic Club Pro-Am Sweepstakes. Blind draw a player competing in the final round of the US Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco and add their score to your net score to determine your Pro-Am team score.

Monday, June 18 – TD 9-hole Couples Scramble at 4:30 p.m., shotgun start, with dinner after.

Friday, June 22 – Golf Town Hall Meeting* at 5 p.m.

Monday, June 25 – TD Couples Golf Tournament 1 p.m., shotgun start, with dinner after.

*Learn about the ForeTees online reservations system, golf course etiquette and policies, and general course information. This event is an opportunity for homeowners to become better acquainted with our golf instructors and learn about opportunities to learn the game in a fun, relaxed environment that is also affordable. The Get Golf Ready lesson program will be showcased at these meetings. This forum is also an opportunity to share your valuable feedback about the golf course with staff.

Sign up for your tee time today

As always, members may book 14 days in advance of their round and the general public may make reservations 12 days in advance. Click here to reserve your tee time today, or call (530) 587-9443.