August 2020 Club News Number 334

MEMBER DINING Since reopening, Roxie’s has once again become a thriving restau-rant. Roxie’s Veranda is open, weather permitting. Your Club Service Team is working hard to provide our Members with an amazing alfresco dining experience! The Oak room is being used for extra dining space to observe the social distancing guidelines. We are for-tunate to have so much space available. Masks are required to enter the mansion and when you are walking in the public areas as per the Governor’s guidelines. They can be removed while eating. Take-out is always available when the restaurant is open. The full bar menu is also available for take-out.

ROXIE’S MENU CHOICES The same menu is available all day but each week Chef Wood offers two different entrée specials. SATURDAY

Open 12 pm to 8 pm

SUNDAYS Open 12 pm to 6 pmMembers’ children, ages 11 and under, eat free all day in Roxie’s when dining from the Junior Members Menu with the purchase of an adult entrée. To ensure a smooth experience when dining, we request that you make a reservation on the website www.spindletophall.org or by calling 859-255-2777.

THURSDAYS Open 12 pm to 8 pm

FRIDAYS Open 12 pm to 8 pm 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Reservations are recommended.

END OF SUMMER CELEBRATIONADULT HAWAIIAN LUAU PARTYSaturday, August 15, 2020 / 6 pm Come join us on the front lawn for your Club's Annual Summer Celebration of Spindletop Hall! Guests are welcome to join you. The tables will be spaced to observe social distance guidelines. Please let us know how many are in your party. Each party will be at their own table unless a special request is made to sit with other Members. Please have your mask ready to wear when selecting your entrée which will be served cafeteria style. We encourage you to wear Hawaiian themed clothes. Delightful Hawai-ian food and refreshing beverages will be served. Michael Robinson will be singing and playing Hawaiian and beach style music to entertain you. $35++ per person. Beverages are billed on consumption.

SOUTHERN LUAU MENUPASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Sweet Barbeque Sauce

Glazed Ham and Swiss SlidersMango Brie Bites

PLATED SALADWatermelon and Feta Salad

Watermelon Vinaigrette

BUFFET SELECTIONS Served Cafeteria Style

Grilled Shoyu ChickenSweet and Spicy Soy and Ginger Marinade

with Fresh ScallionsHawaiian Style Pulled Pork

Hawaiian Sweet RollsPanko encrusted Tilapia

Mango SalsaJeweled Rice

Grilled VegetablesRoasted Herb and Paprika Potatoes

Brown Sugar and Ginger Sweet Potato

PLATED DESSERTPineapple Upside Down Cake

You Belong

Here!

Live Entertainment August 7 Michael Robinson 14 Michael Robinson 21 Carrie Johnson & Taylor Hampton 28 Jeff Blackburn

CLUB EVENTS Reservations for Roxie’s cam be made online at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777

WEBSITE LOGIN INFORMATION

User Name: xxxxxxx Your 7-digit membership number Password: xxxxxxxx (Your last name in lower case)

Reservations for Club Events can be made on the website at www.spindletophall.org

or by calling 859-255-2777.

Once you have logged in the first time, you will be asked to create a new password. To add your photo, click on My Club tab and then click on “My Profile”.

SPINDLEKINDLESThursday, August 13, 7 pm / “The Car Thief” by Vicki ReedThe SpindleKindles Book Club is led by Cheryl Jones (spindlecheryl@icloud.

com). Contact Cheryl to let her know you will be attending. New Members are encouraged and welcomed even if you do not read the book. Because of COVID-19, the meeting is being held at the Tiki tent and take-out will be ordered from Roxie’s. The book to be dis-cussed will be “The Car Thief” by Vicki Reed, who is one of our Members.

MOVIE UNDER THE STARSSaturday, August 8 / Dusk Movie: “Dolittle” (PG ) starring Robert Downey, Jr.Movie night was cancelled

in July so we are hoping it doesn’t rain this time. Please bring your own chairs or blan-kets to sit on and sit in your family groups on the back lawn with a minimum of 6 feet away from other family groups. The screen will be on the back veranda facing the back lawn. No charge. Complimentary popcorn for children. Beverages will be available for purchase until 9:30 pm.

SPINDLESTITCHERS Thursday, August 20 Meet in the Kentucky Room at 5:30 pm. Drop off your materials in the Kentucky room and then join Nancy Thomason and other Mem-

bers in Roxie’s for dinner. Anybody who does any kind of needlework, knitting, crocheting or any other hand craft is welcome. After dinner, enjoy the rest of the evening doing your favorite craft in the company of others. Beginners are welcome. Contact Nancy at scswimmers@twc.com for more informa-tion. Reservations are requested for Roxie’s

NERF BLASTERS Friday, August 14, 6:30 pm Bring your own Nerf Blaster and meet the Spindletop Club Team Members at the Picnic Area. Enjoy an obstacle course, hitting target boxes and team challenges. Wearing goggles is recommended. No blasters will be provid-ed. No Charge! Come early and order some takeout from Roxie’s

TASTE OF SPINDLETOP - VINE SERIESAugust 27, 6:30 pm A sampling of Argentinian wines by José Zuccardi will be presented and paired with a four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Tim Wood. Samantha Mercado of Winesellers, Ltd. will be on hand to discuss these outstanding wines from the winner of Wine & Spirits Magazine’s “Best Vineyards of 2019”. Guests are welcome to attend with you. We will not seat you at a table with other Members unless you request to do so. Social distance guidelines will be followed. $55++

— MENU —Crispy Beet Canapes

Sweet Mango Chutney, Garlic and Herb Cheese, Micro Greens

Zuccardi Serie A Torrontes 2018

Wine Poached Pear and Arugula SaladSpiced Walnuts, Garlic Croutons,

Red Onion, Prosciutto HamZuccardi Q Chardonnay 2017

Mojo Marinated Flank Steak, Blackberry and Cilantro Chimichurri

Au Gratin PotatoesSea Salt Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Zuccardi Serie A Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Fresh Blueberries

White Chocolate Whipped CreamZuccardi Q Malbec 2017

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSNicholas & Debbie Fain, Jaclyn Hawkins & Timothy Skaggs, Cameron & Kevin Heathcoat, Rocky & Mary Beth Hudson, Joe & Cindy Miller, Weston & Mackenzie Neal, Declan & Cassandra Orpen, Nick & Anna Payne, Chris Propson & Lindsay Wells, Wayland Rogers, Chrystal & Scott Schoeder, Dan & Sam Strayer

WELCOME BACKRuss & Hilary Jarvis Dr. Rosemary & Jeffrey Minnick

DID YOU KNOW• To reserve an event online, go to the social calendar and click on the event

• All Club events that involve food service require reservations

• Statements can be checked online by logging into the website www.spindletophall.org and clicking on ‘My Statement’ on the photo at the top of the first page

• Statements cannot be paid online only viewed

• It is recommended that you add your photo to your website homepage. It is easier for the service team to put names to faces and get to know you better

• When your dues are up for renewal, you can opt to pay a year’s dues in advance and receive 5% back in account credit

• Minimum spending requirements begin again September 1 through November 30.

SWIMMING POOLSAll pool reservations can be made by logging into www.spindletophall.org and going to the ‘Pool’ tab to access the OMNIFY reservation system. The Lane Pool, Dive Pool, Family Pool and Baby Pool are all open for recreational swimming. Due to the limitations of Members in each pool, you can sign up for one time slot per day, for a 2 ½ hour period, for a specific pool 48 hours in advance. If there are other time slots available on the day you have booked, you can reserve a second spot on that day.Regarding pool use, masks/face coverings shall be worn in common traffic areas such as bath-rooms and while entering or leaving the pool areas. Additionally, they shall be worn during social interactions with non-family members such as staff or friends (in compliance with the 6’ social distance regulations). Individuals do not have to wear masks/face coverings while sunbathing in a lounge chair, unless socially interacting with non-family members.

Pool Availability through September 7, 2020* Pool Times through August 23 Lane Pool/Baby Pool Family Pool/Dive Well Monday - Friday Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 12 pm - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

All Pools Saturday / Sunday / Labor Day Through September 7, 2020 9:00 am - 11:30 am 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Please refer to the website for detailed log-in information for OMNIFY and other information pertaining to the pools.

GUEST POLICY Due to the (COVID-19) pool limitation guidelines Members are restricted from inviting guests to join them at the pools this year. This applies to friends, or could apply to relatives who are not a part of the Club membership category the member applied for, when they joined.

*Times published are subject to change but you will be notified by email.

Reservations for Roxie’s cam be made online at www.spindletophall.org or call 859-255-2777OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

ADULT TENNISDRILL AND PLAY NIGHT Sundays: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5:00 pm / $10 per player Players of all skill level are welcome. Activi-ties will vary between hitting drills, rallying, and point playing, depending on the player’s preference. The pros will also be available to help with technique and strategy.

MEN’S NIGHT Tuesdays: August, 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1 / 5:30 pm $35 for the season /$10 per dayRound robin doubles with different partner

LADIES’ DAY TENNIS Tuesdays and Thursdays August 4-September 3 / 9 am $10 per day or $65 for the season Round-robin doubles with a different partner each round.

FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER Fridays: August 7, 14, 21 6:00 pm $35 for the season /$10 per dayMixed doubles, round-robin and no partner needed.

TENNIS LESSONSIf you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson or hitting and practice ses-sion, please contact your Professional Tennis Coach Jonathan Thompson at jthompson@spindletophall.org or call 859-333-7314.

August 24-28 August 31-September 4Lane Pool/Dive Well/Baby Pool1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Lane Pool/Family Pool4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

PICKLEBALL Led by Jack Ebel. New players are WELCOME. No experience necessary. No Charge. Due to “COVID-19” restrictions, everyone must bring their own

paddle. These can be purchased at Dick’s Sporting Goods

August 2 through the Fall Thursday: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sunday: 1 pm Saturday, August 8

Meet at the Pickleball Courts at 5:30 pm to play followed by a social distance gathering

on Roxie’s Veranda.

WATER AEROBICSLed by Susan Bradley Cox in the Family Pool Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs9 am to 10 pm3-week session $42 This second class will be initially for three weeks. If we can get a swim guard, we will extend the session two more weeks which will be $14 for each week. You can register online or call 859-255-2777.