Red Rock Country Club hosts 'frat party'

With a little inspiration from "The Blues Brothers" and "Animal House," Red Rock Country Club Social Committee co-chairmen Dale and Lisa Clarke recently hosted the ultimate frat party at the country club's clubhouse in Summerlin.

From the pool table and dartboard, to the keg draft beer, the clubhouse was transformed into the "Rock House."

"We had the greatest time transforming the clubhouse into the quintessential fraternity setting. Everything from empty beer cans and dirty clothes to half-eaten stale pizzas still in their boxes were placed with perfect precision throughout the entire clubhouse," Dale Clarke said.

More than 125 club members donned their best frat party attire, which included dark glasses, gray athletic shirts and togas, to compete for the best costume. The winners were Myrna and Al Kingham and Ed and Joyce Acker.

Staff members also got into the spirit, including clubhouse manager Nick Corey, who rode his Harley Davidson motorcycle for several laps inside the facility.

"That's how dedicated the staff is to making sure that every event here is carried through to the last detail," Dale Clarke. "The ride is sure to become part of the club's most infamous tales."

The Press Band and The Blues Brothers provided the entertainment. One resident in Blues Brothers attire joined the band and gave a 45-minute performance.

"Everyone really had a good time," he said. "These parties take a lot of time, planning and commitment. However, it's worth it to see the members enjoying themselves so much."

Early this year the membership elected a social committee to help design a series of events for families, including a "Disco in the Dark" party and a murder mystery dinner.

"Being a part of the social committee is a great opportunity to better link to the membership," Clarke said. "We've got a little experience in throwing parties. We usually cater them ourselves. On the Fourth of July, we had about 300 people over to the house. We just love entertaining."

The community maintains an active calendar of events.

"To keep our events fresh and unique, in addition to the traditional social activities we offer, we are always looking to incorporate new ideas inspired by both our members and staff," Corey said.

The community's 44,000-square-foot clubhouse is the center of activity. It offers dining; room for banquets and meetings; a golf pro shop; and locker rooms with saunas, steam rooms, lounges and media centers.

Other amenities at the guard-gated community include a 9,500-square-foot sports club with fitness equipment and classes, an aquatic center, tennis center, and one of two planned 18-hole golf courses.

Upon completion, the country club will consist of 1,116 homes, some along the golf courses. Priced from the $350,000s to more than $2 million, the one- and two-story designs offer as many as six bedrooms and four-car garages and measure from 2,100 to more than 5,300 square feet.

Also available is The Estates, a gated neighborhood of 86 custom-home sites, measuring from 15,000 to 20,000 square feet and priced from $315,000 to $500,000.

To visit, take Sahara Avenue west, past Town Center Drive, and follow the signs. Or, take Interstate 215 to the Sahara exit and go west. The sales center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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