1213 ncq newsletter

DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

2 • DECEMBER 2013 • NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS

President, Sean GalvinVice-President, Richard Meade

Secretary, Carol McClintockTreasurer, James Egan

General Counsel, Robert SheffieldImmediate Past President, C.Robert Foy

GOVERNORSTerms Expiring 2014

Gail BellJane Howe

Kevin MantvilleGregory Seymourian

Arthur Foley

Terms expiring 2015Larry Babb

Robert MartellMartin Joyce

Carol McClintockEllen McWade

Terms expiring 2016Dolly DiPesaScott Galvin Paul Leary

Arthur SharpFrancis White

HOUSE COMMITTEERichard Meade, Chairperson

RECIPROCITY COMMITTEEVincent Santosuosso, Jr., Chairperson

BOWLING COMMITTEEDeDe Dalton-Martell & Robert Martell

Co-Chairs

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEEllen McWade, Chairperson

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEAlice Welch, Chairperson

Main Line: 617-773-9300Members Line: 617-773-5025

Fax: 617-773-5817Email: [email protected]

Address: 27 Glendale Road, Quincy, MA 02169

DRESS CODELadies:

Appropriate dress is necessary for lunch and dinner.

Gentlemen: Lunch: Business Casual

Dinner: Jacket and collared shirt or jacket and mock turtleneck.

Tie is optional.

DINING ROOM HOURSLunch: Tues. - Fri., Noon - 2:00pm

Dinner: Tues. - Sat., 6:00pm - 9:00pmClosed on Mondays

RESERVATIONSReservations for lunch and dinner are required.

Reservations for lunch must be made by 10:30am and by 3:30pm for dinner. We need to have your

reservations prior to these times in order to adequately staff the dining room.

NEWSLETTER STAFFLarry Babb & Deanna Seymourian

Co-Editors

Ann Collins, Barbara Le Bel, Susan Egan, Eileen McDonnell, Shyla Settles, Rachel Bartley

and all club membersContributors

Maura WilsonGraphic Designer

Board of Governors General Information

NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS • DECEMBER 2013 • 3

Board of Governors General Information Message from The General Manager

To all of our Members,

It is hard to believe we are already into December. The Club will be very busy with holiday events and members functions. November flew by with a number of events happening.

The biggest event was the Night of Thanks and Giving. This auction is always greatly supported by the membership. This year was another great success, but it would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of some key people. Our auctioneers, Jim Fagan and Sheriff Mike Bellotti did a great job getting the bidding going. Carol McClintock and Ellen McWade made the night possible with all the behind the scenes set up that made it all come together flawlessly. A big thanks to all of the volunteers, Kathy Gavin and Kathleen Meade for decorating the ballroom in a patriotic fashion, and all our staff. But most of all to you, the bidders! The Fisher House will make great use of all the money raised and donated for our military families.

December will be very busy as well. This is the time of year our members bring many guests into the members’ private dining room. In an effort to make your dining experience a memorable one, it is important that you inform your invited guests about the dress code in the dining room as well as the no cell phone policy so they feel welcome when they arrive.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Best Wishes,

Marty

Don Uvanitte donating a check to the Fisher House for $750 from Eastern Bank.

Mayor Koch with Dolly DiPesa


BOWLING COMMITTEEAttention all brunch lovers and bowlers… “The Second Annual Member Guest Fireside Brunch in conjunction with the Member Guest Bowling Tournament” is scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2014. This event, open to all members (bowlers and non-bowlers) and their guests, is an opportunity for members to show off our club and enjoy a January Sunday club experience. Joel and his staff are planning a delicious brunch. Bowling will begin 10:00 am. The lounge will be open at 11:00. Brunch will be available between 12:00-2:00. Roy Berggren has volunteered to plan a unique bowling experience for members and their guests. The theme of the

day will be “Let’s have some fun.” Please call the club to make a reservation and to let us know if you will be bowling. Prizes will be awarded after the competition. If the Patriots are competing in a play-off game during the time of the brunch, the party bar will be open for viewing the game. Some newsworthy occurrences are taking place on the alleys. On November 13 Lorraine Coakley bowled a spare. In the next box Lorraine bowled a strike on the spare. On her next try Lorraine bowled a strike on the strike. Her total string pin fall was 109 points. Go Lorraine! Teams 2 and 3 are fighting for first place. Bowling will take a break from December 4 through January 7, 2014.

Committee Reports

MEMBER-GUEST FIRESIDE BRUNCHIn conjunction with

Member-Guest Bowling Tournament

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2014Bowling at 10 am • Lounge opens 11 am • Brunch noon to 2 pm

Come to Brunch • Sign up to Bowl • Bring a Friend (Sign up with your Team Captain)


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEDear Members, especially New Members in 2013,The winter holiday season is a beautiful time of year here at the Neighborhood Club. The season begins with Club members and staff working their magic to transform the Club into a Winter Wonderland. Its celebrations begin with the Christmas Social on December 7 which promises to be a special evening of fine food, music and friendship. It continues with Breakfast with Santa on December 8 and a welcome of the New Year on December 31. It is the hope of the Membership Committee that all of you, especially our new members in 2013, enjoy the Neighborhood Club holiday experience by “getting acquainted” with some new friends and “re-acquainted” with long-time friends. In addition, all members are encouraged to invite guests and to celebrate their special occasions or to make their own memorable evenings at any time with cocktails by the fire and delicious dinner in the gracious dining room. Please make your reservations by calling the Member’s Number at 617-773-5025. We are happy to assist new members in making reservations and table seating arrangements. We welcome you to experience the Club’s beauty and festivities during the holiday season.We wish you and yours our sincere best wishes for a happy holiday season.

The Membership CommitteeBart Boncaldo, Carolyn Burke, Larry DeCelle,

Bob Martell, Peggy O’Sullivan, Maryalice Yafrate and Alice Welch, Chairperson

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NEWS The Membership Development Committee will meet with the Hospital Hill Association to discuss membership opportunities on Tuesday, December 10. Our goal is to encourage more NCQ neighbors to join in the club. The membership survey is being prepared and will be e-mailed after Thanksgiving.

The information collected from the survey will be used to potentially increase membership. In concert with the Membership Committee we will continue our efforts to make the club more single and new member friendly and welcoming. A friendly face, a smile, and welcoming word go a long way to make all members feel a part of the club and the club’s events. As always we look for input in increasing membership and continuing to promote an enjoyable atmosphere.

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEPlease be sure to mark your calendars

for all of the new Winter events:

Members Christmas Social Saturday, December 7th

Our Christmas Social Event will be enjoyable to all. Put a table together with friends, family and other members. The evenings menu will be sure to please the palette while getting you in the holiday spirit. Be sure to wear your most festive holiday attire!

Santa’s Coming to The Neighborhood ClubSunday, December 8th

Bring your children or grandchildren for a delicious breakfast followed by a personal visit with Santa. Santa will bring toys to kids age 9 and under. Other activities will be available. Breakfast begins at 11:30am. Be sure make your reservations early and turn in gift slips to the office and let us know if you intend to bring a gift for an older sibling ($10 or less, please)

New Year’s Eve Celebration Tuesday, December 31st

Gather all of your friends and ring in the New Year, at the Neighborhood Club. Candlelight dinner for your party no matter how big or small. Music in the Living Room following your dinner. Enjoy the cozy fire and holiday elegance while you wait for the arrival of 2014.

Committee Reports


DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Joan BoorasBarbara Callahan

Shyla SettlesPeter Donadio

Kathleen GarveyCarmela HammerleFrancis McCauley

Caryn SmithFran YafrateAlice Welch

ANNIVERSARIESBob and Cathy Beniers

Belated anniversary wished to John and Anita Riccuiti

CONDOLENCESOur heartfelt sympathies to our members,

Paul and Peggy O’Sullivan, on the passing of their son, Mark.

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES47 Year Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dwyer

20 Year AnniversaryMrs. Martin DeMatteo Jr.

GET WELL SOONGet Well Wishes to Pat Kachinsky, who is home

recuperating from surgery.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to Phyllis Godwin being named

one of Boston’s Top 100 Business Women.

Congratulations to The Riccuiti’s grandson, Mike Riccuiti, whose team won Milton Crew

Championship this fall.

BOOK CLUB IBook Club I met for dinner on Nov. 5 and reviewed “The Silver Star” by Jeannette Walls. She has written an absorbing, unsentimental tale of childhood, about an intrepid girl who challenges the injustice of the adult world. Walls transports us with her powerful storytelling back to 1970 using 12 yr. old Bean’s expertly crafted, naively stubborn voice. Bean and her 15yr. old sister,Liz are abandoned by their narcissistic, unstable mother, Charlotte, they make their way to Byler, Virginia, Charlotte’s hometown, in search of an uncle they barely know. Walls understands in her bones how growing up with a mentally ill parent can give children extraordinary skills and resilience but also leave them without any sense of the boundary between ordinary behavior and abuse. We enjoyed the read and felt it is the perfect choice for a high school mother-daughter book club. For December,we are now reading Once we were brothers by Ronald H Balson. The author describes the atrocities of wartime Polandand the young love and romance that struggles to endure. We plan to meet on Tuesday,Dec.3. We will choose a local charity for our annual Christmas donation of $25 from each member.

Announcements & Members’ Notes

NCQ DRINK OF THE MONTH

Gingerbread MartiniTry this warm and fuzzy cocktail. A little Bailey’s, a little Kahlua, a little Vodka...

Ask your server!


NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS • NOVEMBER 2013 • 11

Christmas Dinner SocialSaturday, December 7 • 6:30pm

Please join us this year for our annual Christmas Dinner Social. This is a wonderful occasion to get together with your friends

and family to celebrate the coming of the Holiday Season.It is an evening that you will all want to experience.

The Club is decorated beautifully with the help of so many of our members and staff. Relax in front a cozy fire with a holiday cocktail and

a wonderful variety of passed hor’s de houvres. Dinner will be served in the Ballroom with a choice

of menu that will please the palate. Make your reservations early and join us for the Holiday festivities.

$70.00 ALL INCLUSIVE

Please join us this year for our annual Christmas Dinner Social. This is a wonderful occasion to get together with your friends and

family to celebrate the coming of the Holiday Season.

It is an evening that you will all want to experience. The Club is decorated beautifully with the help of so many of our members and staff.

Relax in front of a cozy fire with a holiday cocktail and a wonderful variety of passed hor’s de hourves.

Dinner will be served in the Ballroom with a choice of menu that will please the palate.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY WED. DEC. 4.Please have your choice of entree selected when making your reservation.

Roast Prime Rib of BeefBaked-Stuffed Shrimp Florentine

$75 ALL INCLUSIVE


Night of Thanks


BOOK CLUB IIBook Club II November meeting was cancelled. November books will be discussed at December meeting. Also planned is a Christmas swap after lunch. If you wish to participate at December 18 meeting, please bring a wrapped $20 new gift and thoughts on January books.

SCRABBLE WILL RETURN JANUARY 22, 2014

BEGINNER BRIDGE Dates for next session beginner bridge are 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/3, 1/17, and 1/24, to be held in the Sears Room from 10 am. to noon. Cost is $80 per person. Please note: there are only 4 slots left for this session and non-members are welcome. Call Brenda Hussey at 781-749-4284.

SAVE THE DATE

Christmas Social - December 7Breakfast with Santa - December 8

New Years Eve - December 31Fireside Brunch - January 19, 2014

ROLL OF HONOROur goal is to recognize every club member who has served in our Armed Forces. Please give your name to the office so that we may list.

Tom Hogan, US MarinesRichard Settles

Eugene Grathwohl, US Army 1st Infantry VietnamJerry Coakley, Lt. US Navy WWII served in Pacific

Correction: MR. Peterson was in the service, not MRS. Peterson

MEMBERS NOTESCharles Tufankjian wasted no time in replacing his oversized American flag which was damaged in a storm. It is once again waving proudly — Thank you Braintree Toyota.

CHRISTMAS CARDSWhen filling out your Christmas cards this year, take a card and send it to this address:

A Recovering American Soldierc/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia AvenueNW Washington , DC 20307-5001

Announcements & Members’ Notes

SANTA NEEDS HELP WRAPPING GIFTS!

Join us on Friday, Dec. 6 as we help Santa wrap gifts in preparation for Breakfast with Santa.

All are welcomed to stay for lunch, just remember to make your reservations!

If desired, please provide a wrapped $10 gift for siblings older than 9 years.It is essential when returning the Breakfast with Santa Cards that the

office knows the number of children who will be receiving a gift from Santa,siblings 10-12 years, and the number of adults that are attending.

Breakfast With Santa

Santa will be coming to the Neighborhood Clubfor a wonderful afternoon full of fun.Join us for a scrumptious breakfast,gifts from Santa, face painting and

activities for all of the children.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M.

Adults ~ $16, Children 6 – 12 ~ $10Children 5 & under ~ no charge

Plus tax and gratuity

STARLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY will be available for professional photos.

Please call the office to reserve your time slot.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 2013Member’s Name: ______________________________________________________________

The following children and adults will be attending the Breakfast With SantaNumber of 13 yrs - Adults attending: _______ Number of 10 yrs - 12 yrs attending: ________

Please state whether the 9 year or under child is a child or grandchildName M/F Age Relationship

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Christmas in Quincy, 50 Years Ago

Dear Santa,

This year all I want for Christmas is for you to take me back in time about 50 years so I can once again experience the thrill of the sights, sounds, gaiety and hustle and bustle of downtown Quincy, as it was in the 1950’s and 1960’s.

I don’t need any money, I just need for you to re-wind time so I can run into the candy stores to buy some holiday treats or Howard Johnson’s for some baked macaroni and cheese, perhaps during our lunch breaks after working our part-time jobs in the Square. Then walk through Jason’s Music Store to pick up our favorite 45 of the week. Maybe Elvis or the Everly Brothers, or walk through Sheridan’s wishing to be able to afford everything nice and have a moment to stop and drop a dime in a Salvation Army bucket.

I’d also like to go to the original Dunkin’ Donuts after work or Richard’s Drive-in and torment the carhops. That was for those who had a car, otherwise we met at the bus stop on the corner of Maple and Washington Street. Many first crushes and romances were started in some of these meeting places.

And, yes, we would pick our favorite suit or coat at Cumming’s and Bell Shops, and perhaps a favorite sweater at Lerner Shops. Often using the lay-a-way plan to be able to afford our new outfits. Oh, and we always had to seek out the nylon stockings with the seam up the back to finish off our outfits.

We wobbled our way around in those high heel pumps. We would try to find outfits like Justine and Bob on American Bandstand and go to the Surf Ballroom.Please Santa, if only for a moment, it would be fun to return to the afternoon I met my girlfriends, where else, but at Woolworth’s for their strawberry short cake and maybe to get our pictures taken in its photo

booth. At the time we barely had enough money to go to the lunch counter at Kresge’s along with buying our Christmas wrapping paper.

It would be nice, too, if before Christmas Day, instead of standing outside to meet someone, I could walk into Remick’s, climb their stairs as the scent of their perfumes one the street floor fade away, have one more chance to look down at the breathtaking view below. The twinkling white lights, wrapped around shimmering garlands, hanging in perfect loops from the tin ceiling and the decorated Christmas trees at every counter were more beautiful than anything I’d ever seen before or since. You were there, Santa, Do you remember that sight. I enjoyed watching the rush of people juggling their bundles on Hancock Street and hearing the Christmas music from all the stores.

We bought toys and gifts for our family. Perhaps Evening in Paris for Mom and Old Spice for Dad. And maybe a plaid shirt for Uncle Joe. Even though it was cold and snowy, we ended our evening somewhere having hot chocolate or a vanilla coke or maybe a movie at the Strand.

Work your magic, Santa, because although I know I can go to downtown Boston, I’d rather take my grandchildren to the birthplace of two Presidents and enjoy the annual Christmas Parade and enjoy a pizza at the Leaning Tower. and, yes, Santa, remember those late nights at Eddie’s Diner? We did all that and still got home on time and managed it without cell phones.Realistically, if I am asking too much, perhaps the next time I see you at a mall, you could give me a wink and a nod, just to confirm that you got my letter and that you, too believe it was a wonderful life!

Merry Christmas and thank you.


Historical and Neighborhood Club of Quincy Ornaments

For the past few years, the Neighborhood Club of Quincy has offered Christmas ornaments with hand painted depictions of the Club as well as Quincy and Milton historic sites.

Deanna Seymourian organized this project with the understanding that the profit from sales will go to the Centennial Committee. This year we commissioned additional Neighborhood Club

ornaments as well as famous H.H. Richardson designed Thomas Crane Library, the Adams Mansion, the Birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams, and the Baker Chocolate Factory.

If you have an interest in purchasing one or more of these ornaments please fill in the form below and send it to the Club. The cost of each ornament is just $20.00. This year we are also

offering a special afghan highlighting historic locations around the city of Quincy or Braintree.

Name: _________________________________________

Ornaments:

Neighborhood Club Cream quantity _____ x $20.00

Neighborhood Club Gold quantity _____ x $20.00

Adams Mansion Cream quantity _____ x $20.00

Adams Birthplaces Gold quantity _____ x $20.00

Thomas Crane Library Gold quantity _____ x $20.00

Quincy Afghan: quantity _____ x $59.90Braintree Afghan: quantity _____ x $59.90

Total amount included:_____________


The common abbreviation for Christmas to Xmas is derived from the Greek alphabet. X is letter Chi, which is the first letter of Christ’s name in the Greek alphabet.

Oliver Cromwell, in England banned Christmas Carols between 1649 and 1660. Cromwell thought that Christmas should be a very solemn day so he banned carols and parties. The only celebration was by a sermon and a prayer service.

In 1643, the British Parliament officially abolishes the celebration of Christmas.

The Puritans in America tried to make Thanksgiving Day the most important annual festival instead of Christmas. Silent Night was written in 1818, by an Austrian priest Joseph Mohr. He was told the day before Christmas that the church organ was broken and would not be prepared in time for Christmas Eve. He was saddened by this and could not think of Christmas without music, so he wanted to write a carol that could be sung by choir to guitar music. He sat down and wrote three stanzas. Later that night the people in the little Austrian Church sang “Stille Nacht” for the first time.

St. Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.

Telesphorus, the second Bishop of Rome (125-136 AD) declared that public Church services should be held to celebrate “The Nativity of our Lord and Saviour.” In 320 AD, Pope Julius I and other religious leaders specified 25 December as the official date of the birth of Jesus Christ.

26 December was traditionally known as St Stephen’s Day, but is more commonly known as Boxing Day. This expression came about because money was collected in alms-boxes placed in churches during the festive season. This money was then distributed during to the poor and needy after Christmas.

Melbourne, Australia has a sporting Boxing Day tradition. The Melbourne Cricket Ground hosts a Cricket test match. Sometimes this attracts 90, 000 spectators. Cricket is Australia’s premier Summer sport.

The first printed reference to Christmas trees appeared in Germany in 1531

Christmas Facts

HOW MANY FRIENDS DO YOU HAVE?Are you on Facebook? Do you tweet? The Neighborhood Club is getting social and we would love for you to include us in you social media circle. Tag us in Facebook

photos and use #NCQuincy if you are tweeting. Not only is this a great way to promote the Club, it also helps build The Neighborhood Club community!

Like us on facebook at facebook.com/ncquincy and tweet us at @NCQuincy on Twitter.

(or just ask the grandkids to do it for you, they understand all this crazy talk)

The “New Year’s Menu” features a complimentary champagne cocktail and your choice from Joel’s

special entrées. Tables of two to ten or more.Cappy serenades you and your guests during

cocktails and dinner.After dinner we revive an old tradition; drinks served

in the Living Room with music and dancing until 12:30 to the sounds of the Joe Contrino Jazz Trio

RESERVATIONS BY DECEMBER 26TH

Please have your choice of entrée at the time of reservation:

Baked-Stuffed 1½lbs. LobsterHerb-Crusted Roast Tenderloin

Swordfish Piccata Maple Chicken

$85 per person plus tax and gratuity

New Year’s Eve Candlelight DinnerTuesday, December 31

6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner Reservations

SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

Calendar of Event - December 2013

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5 vs. 96 vs. 7

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1 vs. 32 vs. 4

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WRAPPINGDAY

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CHRISTMAS SOCIAL

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

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Club Closed

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Club Closed

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Club Closed

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BOOK CLUB IICHRISTMAS

SWAP

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Club Closed

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Club Closed

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CHRISTMAS EVE

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CHRISTMAS

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Club Closed

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Club Closed

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NEW YEAR’S EVE CANDLELIGHT

DINNER

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