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JANUARY 2019 Membership News and Happenings
JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHT
Chris Miller El Paso Club, Colorado Springs, CO
The New Year is here, and I hope you and your The El Paso Club, at the foot of Pikes
families enjoyed the happiest of holidays this past Peak, is in the center of the financial
month. On behalf of our family of River Club district in Colorado Springs. The
employees, I wish to express my sincere appreciation landmark building is within walking
to all of you for the generous contributions made to the distance to the historic Antler’s
2018 Employee Holiday Fund. We thank you for the Hotel and a short drive to the famous
confidence you place in us, and we will do everything Broadmoor and Garden of the Gods
possible to exceed your expectations again in 2019. Park. If traveling to Colorado Springs,
January is filled with exciting events to start the New stop in for lunch, dinner or cocktails.
Year off right! The month begins with our “Glitz & Contact Sydney Scheiding at 354.1111
Glam” Friday Nighter on January 4 with live music for a letter of introduction if you are
in VUE34 for your enjoyment. Our first Wine Dinner planning a visit.
for 2019 is on January 11 featuring wines from King
Estate and North by Northwest. Join us as Chef
JANUARY EVENTS
Darek pairs his Pacific Northwest cuisine with these
amazing wines. On January 19, we invite you and the
Club Closed entire family to our “Family Movie Night” and dinner
for New Year’s Day buffet. Enjoy Chef Darek’s family-friendly buffet and
Tuesday, January 1 popcorn as you watch “Happy Feet” together. We end
the month with our annual “GHG Culinary Cook-Off”
Friday Nighter
on January 26 at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Be sure
Friday, January 4
to make your reservations to experience the creative
Executive Leadership culinary creations from the chefs representing all four
Luncheon GHG properties.
Thursday, January 10
Join us in welcoming our newest members:
Book Club
Mr. & Mrs. John Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Kenyon Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Clendenin
Thursday, January 10
Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Juneau Mr. & Mrs. Geraud Moreland Sr. Mr. Snowberger & Ms. Parenteau
Kings Estate & NxNW Mr. Savino & Ms. Mallozzi Mr. Tyler Yoho Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Moore
Wine Dinner Mr. & Mrs. Philip Miller Capt. & Mrs. Glen Leverette Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Crowley Jr.
Friday, January 11 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Dix Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Pinsof Mr. & Mrs. C.W Cook
Mr. & Mrs. David Dunn Mr. & Dr. Julius Varzoni Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kern
Trivia Mr. Michael Regula Mr. & Mrs. John Wilson Ms. Donna Augustyniak
Tuesday, January 15 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Watkins Mr. & Mrs. Chad Poole
EndZone Happy Hour
Thursday, January 17 CATERING CORNER
Happy Feet Are you or someone you know recently
Family Movie Night e n g a g e d ? T h e R i ve r C l u b i s o n e o f
Saturday, January 19 Jacksonville’s hidden gems for the many
wedding festivities – especially with our
Wine Tasting breath-taking skyline views. Brides and grooms
Tuesday, January 22 swoon over our private and elegantly appointed
Club and tastefully and artfully presented
All Ages Yoga wedding fare. If you know of an upcoming
Thursday, January 24 wedding, suggest The River Club as a venue.
Our top-notch Catering department creates a
GHG Cook-Off
flawless bridesmaid’s luncheon, a handsome
Saturday, January 26
bachelor party, a memorable rehearsal dinner,
Network-Tini and an unforgettable wedding reception. For
Thursday, January 31 more information, please call 354.1111.
JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
GLITZ & GLAM FRIDAY NIGHTER ALL AGES YOGA
Friday, January 4 Thursday, January 24
5 - 8 p.m. 6 p.m.
Come on out for our first Ta k e t i m e t o s t r e t c h o u t
Friday Nighter of the year and relax at our All Ages
– It’s Glitz & Glam! Throw Yoga class with a local Yoga
on a something sparkly instructor leading the way.
and meet in VUE 34. We’ll Moms feel free to bring your
have live music, extended kids. Ladies bring your friends
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON ENDZONE HAPPY HOUR
happy hour, and light hors and family. Men bring the boys
Thursday, January 10 Thursday, January 17
d’oeuvres. A Friday Nighter from the office, your friends,
11:30 a.m. 5 - 7 p.m.
is not complete without a girlfriends, and family. kids
free bar tab drawing at 7:30 Craig Smith, a managing Mingle with former NFL bring your favorite toy/stuffed
p.m. Members with open bar partner for the Alhambra p l aye r s a t H a p p y H o u r ! animal for a fun chance to use
tabs have a chance to win Theatre, an iconic Enjoy Happy Hour specials, them in class! This class is for
the right to walk away from Jacksonville fixture, joins themed Jacksonville drinks, anyone and everyone. Enjoy
their bar tab! You won’t want us for Executive Leadership and light hors d’oeuvres. non-alcoholic beverages, and
to miss this! This event is Lun c heo n . T his event is Giveaways from Manifest light bites after class. $15 per
complimentary. Call now to open to all members and Distilling and The River Club child, $20 per adult, exclusive
reserve your spot! 354.1111. member guests. Learn how begin at 6:30 p.m. - don’t of service charge and tax.
Craig went from working miss out! Grab your friends Reservations are required, but
in the world of pagers to and reserve your spot now! Yoga experience is not! Call
managing the city’s beloved For reservations, please call us at 354.1111 to secure your
dinner theatre! open to all 3 5 4 . 1 1 1 1 o r m a k e yo u r spot.
members, luncheon begins at reservation on our App!
12:00pm. Young Executives
a r r i ve a t 1 1 : 3 0 a m f o r a
exclusive VIP networking!
$25 per person, exclusive
of service charge and tax.
Reservations required. Please
call 354.1111 to secure your
spot, or feel free to make your FAMILY PENGUIN MOVIE NIGHT
reservation through the App! Saturday, January 19
5:30 p.m.
TRIVIA It’s National Popcorn Day
Tuesday, January 15 and Family Movie Night
6:30 p.m. too! We’re showing Happy
Te s t yo u r k n ow l e d g e a t Feet! Grab friends and family
NETWORK-TINI
our monthly Trivia Night! of all ages and waddle on
Thursday, January 31
The first question begins into the Club for a Poppin’
5:30 p.m.
at 6:30 p.m., so call our dinner, beverages, and a
receptionist to reserve your movie! Dinner buffet begins Come join us for our Network–
table today. Teams cannot at 5:30 pm, Happy Feet tini! Grab a martini and enjoy
exceed 8 people. The winner starts shortly after 6 pm. “speed networking” with other
BOOK CLUB gets bragging rights and Kids enjoy Penguin crafts m e m b e r s . To s s yo u r c a r d
Thursday, January 10 a wonderful prize! "Want and lots of fun! $30 per adult, in our big martini glass and
6 p.m. to play and don't have a for every one adult admission, when your card is picked you
Join the River Club Book team? Sydney is looking one child (ages 12 and under) have 60 seconds to give your
Club to mingle and discuss for members to join her is complimentary. Extra child best elevator speech! After
this month’s page turner - on team "The League of admission is $10. Exclusive everyone has their turn, feel
"Love and Ruin: A Novel" by Extraordinary Guessers". No of service charge and tax. free to slow things down a bit
Paula McClain. This event is experience required!" This For reservations, please call while you connect and mingle
complimentary. event is complimentary. 354.1111. with other members.
JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
KING ESTATE & NORTH BY NORTHWEST WINE DINNER
Friday, January 11
7:30 p.m.
Join us for a tour of King Estate Winery and North by
Northwest wines without traveling to the Oregon. A
representative from National Republic takes us on a tasteful
tour of the world-renown King Estate wines and the
emerging wine-growing wines from North by Northwest
– all paired magnificently with Chef Darek’s four- course
menu. $75 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax.
Advanced reservations required, please call 354.1111.
Passed Appetizers
Stuffed Mussels
Mozzarella, Sage and Gorgonzola Flatbread
Seared Scallop Roasted Acorn Squash
King Estate Pinot Gris
First Course
Cedar Plank King Salmon atop Composed Organic Greens
with Citrus Lingonberry Barbecue Sauce
North by Northwest Chardonnay
Entrée
Prime Tenderloin of Beef stuffed with Oyster Ragout, Wild
Mushroom Strudel and finished with Tomato Coulis
King Estate “Domaine” Pinot Noir
Dessert
Warm Berry Crumble with Salted Caramel Gelato
North by Northwest Red Blend
NEW YEAR, NEW WINES WINE TASTING
Tuesday, January 22
6:30 p.m.
Kick off River Club’s 2019 Wine Tastings
with our New Year, New Wines Tasting!
A representative from Republic National
Mobile App
brings newer wines and small batch Digital Membership Card
wines to the tasting table! Enjoy hors A headshot-style photo of each member is required
d’oeuvres paired with each wine. Selected to activate your Digital Membership Card.
wines include Halter Ranch Grenache
Accepting Camera Access is necessary for you
Blanc, Chalone Estate Chardonnay, Ch
to send in a Headshot with the “Submit a Photo”
Val Joanis Syrah, Quest Red Blend,
feature. This photo will be used to activate your
and Austin Hope Cabernet. $25 per Digital Membership Card.
person, service charge and tax additional.
Reservations are required, please call
354.1111.
DINING
DOUBLE THE FUN MONDAY
Every Monday ∙ 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Join us for lunch every Monday and bring a
friend! It’s on this day that two can dine from
Chef Darek’s delightful luncheon buffet for only LUNCH
$19.99, plus service charge and tax. Enjoy a Monday – Friday
selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrées, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
and a variety of delectable desserts. Serving
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance reservations DINNER
are encouraged! Special valid for parties of 12
or fewer. TINI & TACO THURSDAYS - NEW! Tuesday – Wednesday
Every Thursday 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Savor any Martini – your choice for HALF OFF
TAPAS TUESDAYS Thursday – Saturday
on Thursdays in the VUE34! Complete with Chef
Every Tuesday ∙ 4:30 - 7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Darek’s $2 Mahi Tacos for a delicious and fun
A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive night out!
one small plate appetizer when you order a VUE 34
small plate appetizer from our Tapas Menu. Tuesday – Wednesday
Service hours are 4:30 - 7 p.m. 2 FOR $26 JANUARY 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday
Pecorino Lemon Pesto Salmon Thursday – Saturday
Pan Seared Local Greens 4:30 – 9 p.m.
“Cuban” Mac & Cheese
Pork Tenderloin, Pickles, Manchego & White
Cheddar Cheese & Panko Bread Crumbs
Each Entrée is accompanied with the choice of
House Salad or a Caesar Salad.
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS - NEW!
Every Wednesday
Savor any Four Roses Whiskey for HALF
OFF on Wednesdays in the VUE34! The prices
range just $3 – $3.50 for a great Whiskey! You
can’t beat the deal, so come up for a drink and
enjoy our live music.
FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET
Every Friday
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS & LIVE MUSIC! Our Friday Night Seafood Buffet will consist of
Every Wednesday a chilled display of Shrimp, Crab Claws and Ahi
Every Wednesday evening you can enjoy any Tuna. For your entree, members will have their
bottles of wine under $75 for half price all while choice of a Maine Lobster, Grilled Salmon or Filet
enjoying live music in VUE34! You can even Mignon and a selection of wonderful desserts, PRIME RIB NIGHT BUFFET - NEW!
take it home with you in a to-go bag if you do including our traditional bread pudding. $52.95 Every Saturday
not finish it. Offer valid in VUE34 or the St. per person with service charge and tax additional. Enjoy a Prime Rib Buffet
Johns Dining Room. Advanced reservations required. with hand carved Prime
Rib and Chicken Marsala
along with all the best
Half price drink specials Tuesday-Friday sides, gourmet salad bar
from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in VUE34
and selection of delicious
Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs excluded
Live music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday desserts. Priced at $38 per
person.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 - 9 P.M.
Theme | “Around The World”
This exciting annual culinary competition will
feature chefs from all four of the Gate Hospitality
Group’s Clubs, eight dishes of culinary artistry
paired with 16 wines, a dessert station, and most
importantly, voting privileges! Each Club’s dish
will be paired with corresponding wines. Tickets
are $55 per person, exclusive of tax and service
charge. For tickets, please call 904.273.7500, a
48-hour cancellation policy applies.
SOUTH AMERICA
2019 GHG
CULINARY
COOK-OFF
NORTH AMERICA
EUROPE
OCEANIA
Make it a weekend getaway with the GHG Cook-Off Package
with overnight accommodations and two tickets to the event.
Rates start at $239, are subject to availability.
For reservations, please call 904.285.1111 by January 22.
Resort fee and tax are additional.
CALENDAR River Club
OF THE Board Of
ARTS Directors
JANUARY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR 2019
The Jacksonville arts and entertainment scene continues to flourish with a variety of performances.
Consider joining us at The River Club for a preshow cocktail or dinner – the views alone are worth
a standing ovation. As a convenience, The River Club gladly provides members complimentary CHAIRMAN
transportation to and from the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre. Donald H. Horner III
FLORIDA THEATRE VICE CHAIRMAN
Join us for pre-dinner and drinks before a show at the Florida Theatre!
For more information, call 355.2787. Daniel Bean
Whose Live Anyway? With Drew Carey, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray IMMEDIATE
Thursday, January 10
PAST CHAIRMAN
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular Robert L . Wood, Jr.
Friday, January 11
Herbert H. Peyton
Elvis Birthday Bash – Starring Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and the Big E Band
Saturday, January 12
Lathun Brigman, Jr.
Masters of Illusion
Friday, January 18 Bruce A . Chappell
The Stompdown Timothy Cost
Saturday, January 19
Daniel J. Davis
Disney’s Dcappella
Tuesday, January 22
Lisa D. Gufford
Arlo Guthrie
Wednesday, January 23 Robert M. Harris
Drive By Truckers and Lucinda Williams Charles Kauff man
Friday, January 25
Jeanne Robertson Sandra C. Ramsey
Saturday, January 26
TIMES UNION CENTER
Sibelius Symphony No.3
Thursday, January 3
Beethoven, Haydn and Sibelius
Friday, January 4 – 5
Rock of Ages
Thursday, January 10 One Independent Drive
Suite 3500
Coffee with Wolfy Jacksonville, FL 32202
Friday, January 11 Phone: 354-1111
Mozart Opera Scenes www.jaxriverclub.com
Saturday, January 12
Tosca: The Opera For Accounting
Friday, January 18 questions, please
call 273-7754
Amadeus
Friday, January 18 Like our Facebook page!
Don Giovanni
Friday, January 25
Florida Forum Speaker Series- Bryan Cranston
Monday, January 28
CLUB CLOSED
TUESDAY, JANUARY 1
CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUB Club Closed for New Year's Day
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Kimberly Patterson Younkin, Director of Membership
Sydney Scheiding, Member Relations Manager
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Molly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator
JANUARY 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
VISIT US ONLINE AT Club Closed Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music Live Music
for New Year's Day 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WWW.JAXRIVERCLUB.COM Wine Down
Wednesday Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Dining Events Club Events Whiskey Wednesday Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Friday Nighter
5 - 8 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursday Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wine Down Executive Leadership
Wednesday Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Book Club
Wine Dinner
6 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Endzone Happy Hour
Trivia Wednesday 5 - 7 p.m. Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday
Family Movie Night
5:30 p.m.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down All Ages Yoga
New Year, New Wines Wednesday 6 p.m. Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday
GHG Cookoff
7 - 9 p.m.
27 28 29 30 31
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Network-Tini
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Friday Night Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday
HIGH 5 GUYZ
MUSIC BINGO!
Tuesday, February 19 ∙ 7 p.m.
ADULT ETIQUETTE REFRESHER
Tuesday, February 5 ∙ 6 p.m. The River Club’s inaugural High 5 Guyz Game Night kicks
Don’t be shy, join us in relearning basic etiquette rules over a off with dinner and Music Bingo with songs from across the
four-course dinner in an elegantly appointed dining room. It’s decades. Turn things up a notch and dress in garb from your
easy to forget the proper do’s and don’ts of etiquette – join us favorite decade! The winner wins bragging rights and a little
as we dish them up over an enjoyable evening. $60 per person, something for next time. Includes buffet dinner. $30 per person,
exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations required, exclusive of service charge and tax. For reservations, please call
please call 354.1111. 354.1111.
MASTER
Do you have what it takes to be the
Master Chef at The River Club? Put
CHEF
your skills to the test with this fun
twist on a cooking class. Gather a team
MADNESS
of up to five people for this master chef
experience. Enjoy house wine and
hors d’oeuvres during the event. Each
team creates a dish within an allotted
time. Each group receives a table full
of ingredients – one ingredient is a
requirement in the dish – the remaining
TIES & TEES
ingredients are up to the team to use.
The dish must be completed in a set Tuesday, March 5 ∙ 5:30 p.m.
amount of time. Our esteemed judges
Take off your tie (or heels!) for an evening of indoor golfing fun
decide the winner. $45 per person,
Thursday, and networking. Take aim at our unique course and enjoy the
exclusive of service charge and tax.
February 21 challenge! Beer and wine included. $35 per person, exclusive
Reservations are required, please call
6 p.m. of service charge and tax. Reservations required for this casual
354.1111.
evening, please call 354.1111.
Sips & Safari
at White Oak Conservation
Saturday, April 13 ∙ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ready for an adventure? Make plans to join an exclusive group
for Sips & Safari at White Oak Conservation in Yulee, Florida.
White Oak Conservation is a 16,000-acre haven filled with May the Fourth Be With You! Star Wars lovers this night is for
birds, carnivores, rhinos, antelope and buffalo, okapi, swine, you! Step into your Star Wars costume and join us for a Star
deer, equids and much more. Meet us at White Oak to enjoy a Wars movie, crafts and a dinner of chicken tenders, French
two-hour safari tour, a gourmet lunch with beer and wine, and Fries, fruit, cookies, and beverages. Parents enjoy a romantic
the opportunity to feed Giraffes. Bring your cameras. $160 per dinner with us or join the festive Bonnets and Bowties Derby
person, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations are Happy Hour! $25 per person, exclusive of service charge and
required, and space is limited, please call 354.1111. tax. Reservations are required by calling 354.1111.
SPOTTED AT THE RIVER CLUB!
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Friday Nighter
Friday, February 1
Adult Etiquette Refresher
Tuesday, February 5
Mr. & Mrs. Esposito Sonya Montgomery & Guests Executive Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, February 14
at the Boat Parade at Brunch with Santa
Book Club
Thursday, February 14
Murder Mystery: Totally 80s
Saturday, February 16
High 5 Guyz Game Night
Tuesday, February 19
Master Chef Madness
Thursday, February 21
Kallivayalil Boys Mr. & Mrs. Philip Miller
Kid’s Drive in Movie
with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Boat Parade Thursday, February 21
Club Closed for Private Event
Saturday, February 23
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, February 26
Pinot & Pearls
Wednesday, February 27
Mr. and Mrs. Wolff Mr. & Mrs. Russ Lowry
on their anniversary watching the Fireworks
Ugliest Sweaters Visiting with Santa Wine Down Yoga Night
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