news & events march 2016
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News & Events March 2016
Virginia Roemhild & Mary Fellner during the January Wagner Family Wine Dinner
Nicole & Gary Brose enjoying our Valentine’s Day Dinner
Max Pearl and Mary Caroline Gillam enjoying our Valentine’s Day Dinner
New Member Social for February
Club Happenings Coming in marCh
3 for $30 in MarchTuesday - Thursday
Seafood BuffetFriday Evenings
Surf & TurfSaturday Evenings
Florida Forum with Peyton Manning
(open for Dinner at 5 p.m.)Wednesday, March 2
Kids Etiquette DinnerFriday, March 4
Young Executive Leadership Luncheon with Ken Babby
Thursday, March 10
Gate River RunSaturday, March 12
Jameson TastingTuesday, March 15
Global Business LuncheonTuesday, March 15
Afternoon Tea with Courtney Lewis
Tuesday, March 22
Trivia NightThursday, March 24
Easter BrunchSunday, March 27
A Night of Blends!Tuesday, March 29
Reciprocal ClubThe Chatham Club - Savannah, GACelebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah with the Chatham Club! The Chatham Club, founded in 1968, is located on the 14th floor of the DeSoto Hilton Hotel situated in the center of the largest urban historical district in the United States. With a panoramic view of the historic district and the Savannah River, the Chatham Club has the added advantage of being one of the most established and most prestigious private clubs in Savannah.
The GATE River Run finish line is in sight for the big race on March 12! More than 400 Team Gate members will be out in full force either running or walking the 5K or the 15K. A new winning TEAM GATE Club will be crowned, as well as the overall fastest TEAM GATE male and female. Team members may pick up Team shirts and other materials at the Pasta Dinner at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Surf Club on March 10. For those not attending the dinner, materials may be picked up at the club on March 11. Please check the TEAM GATE website at www.teamgateriverrun.com for all the Team and race day information you’ll need. Good luck to all 5K and 15K TEAM GATE walkers and runners!
See You at the Finish Line!
Celebrate the accomplishments of your soon-to-be graduate by hosting a catered party at The River Club this spring. The Club’s private rooms, each sporting dramatic views of the city below, are ideally suited for a family brunch, evening reception or dinner party. And look to our Event Coordinators to assist with entertainment, flowers, a cake and even a photographer to capture this special moment. To tour, discuss party
options and review menus, please call the Catering Department at 354-1111.
Hats Off to the Graduates2016
Catering Corner
Club Happenings
3 Courses for $30Tuesday - Thursday Value Special
Month of MarchIncludes House Salad and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
The St. Johns Dining Room continues to delight members with its flavor and fashion. Service charge & tax additional.
Cider Marinated Pork Tenderloin: Mango Lime Salsa, Crispy OnionsChicken Parmesan: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast with Asiago &
Parmesan Cheese atop Buttered Egg Noodles and finished with Fresh Marinara Sauce Steamed Little Neck Clams: Fusilli Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Bean Broth
Kid's Etiquette DinnerFriday, March 4 • 6 p.m. • $35 per person
(service charge & tax additional)Kids ages 5 and up will enjoy a 5 course meal with 5 diamond manners at the River Club.
Class will be taught by expert in etiquette, Carol Deason. Ladies must wear a dress or a skirt & gentlemen must wear slacks, shirt and tie (sport coat optional). Space is limited,
so make your reservations today at 354-1111. A 24 hour cancellation is required.
Every Wednesday is Date Night! The River Club will be offering a Buy One Get One Featured Entree in our Main Dining Room which goes great with our half price
bottles of wine under $75! Please call 904-354-1111 for more details and to make your reservation today! The following entrees will be featured on the following nights:
March 2nd: Roasted Chicken Pasta - $24 • March 9th: Grilled Salmon - $17 March 16th: Lump Crab, Spinach & Brie Salad - $20
March 23rd: Ahi Tuna Salad - $20 • March 30th: Tenderloin of Beef - $35
Soup: Chicken Noodle
Salad: House Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Carrots & Cucumbers
Sorbet: Lemon
Entrée: New York Sirloin, Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans
Dessert: Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream
The month of March means it is time for March Madness. I don’t mean the college basketball tournament…I mean the level of activity in the Membership and Events Department. This is the time of year when people generally start thinking about adding on a club as part of their daily & business lifestyle. A private club is a great avenue for exclusive introductions, connec-tions and opportunities both locally and worldwide. I hope that we can add more Members to our Club family and appreciate your help in advance! If you know of anyone that may have an interest in our club life, we will be happy to extend an invitation on your behalf. Simply contact me at [email protected] or 904.354.3847. I truly appreciate all of our Members that continue to support the Club with their nominations.
Please help welcome some of our newest Members into the family:
Joshua & Michelle Cossey • Jay Greene & Leigh Cort-Greene • Matthew & Krista Ray Scot & Lisamarie Winslow • Donald & Shelley Smith Jr. • KC & Kerry CassellErica & Bryan Howard • Chris & Natalie Taylor • David & Cara Hodges Jr.
Ronald Hilliard • Mark McHugh • Philip & Kara Garces • Josh Tuttle • Scott BerglandTimothy & Hayley Tuller • Heather Mallard • Eric & Megan Kolar • Dennis & Wendy Carlton
Chip Greene & Ilyse Vaughan • Rachel Roberts
Thank you to Donnie Horner, Chris Pepin and Jason Burnett for recently sponsoring into Membership!
RiveR Club boaRd of diReCtoRs
2016
ChairmanJason Burnett
Vice ChairwomanLaura V. Edwards
Immediate Past Chairman R. Travis Storey
Herbert H. Peyton
Kevin E. Hyde
Vickie Cavey
Bruce Chappell
Donald H. Horner III
Z. Mincek
Fitzhugh Powell, Jr.
John Thompson
Robert L. Wood, Jr.
One Independent Drive Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 354-1111
www.jaxriverclub.com
For Accounting questions, please call
273-7754
YOUNG EXECUTIVEL E A D E R S H I P Luncheon
Thursday, March 1011:30 a.m. - Reception; Noon - Lunch Buffet
The River Club invites members under the age of 40 to this exclusive Young Executive Leadership Luncheon. This month’s event features Ken Babby,
current owner of the Jacksonville Sun’s Baseball Team. Space is limited! $25 per person (service charge & tax additional). Call 354-1111 for Reservations
From the Desk of Sarah SmallMembership Director
Don't forget to stop by Vue34 to watch your favorite team during March Madness!
March 15th - 20th • March 25th - 27th
Club Happenings
GLOBAL BUSINESS LUNCHEON
Presented by The World Affairs Council ofJacksonville in partnership with The River Club
Tuesday, March 15 • Noon"The State of Our Port" featuring Brian
Taylor, CEO of JAXPORT. For reservations, please contact Krystal
Martz at 904-280-8162 or [email protected].
$50 for Council Members $75 for Non-Members
$1,000 for a sponsored table of 10
AFTERNOON TEAWITH COURTNEY LEWISJACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR
Tuesday, March 222:30 - 4 p.m. • $20 per person
(service charge & tax additional)
Tea Sandwiches & Assorted Pastries
Space is limited. Call 354-1111 today for reservations!
?TRIVIA
NIGHT
Thursday, March 24 • 6:30 p.m.Members can arrange into teams no more than 8 and compete for fame, prizes and club bragging rights! Trivia Night Dinner Menu will be available. Reservations are required by calling 354-1111.
JAMESONTasting
Irish WhiskeyTUESDAY, MARCH 15
6:30 P.M.
Featuring Jameson, Jameson Black Barrel,
Jameson Caskmates, Redbreast 12yr$25 per person
Service Charge & Tax Additional
A Night of Blends!
Join James McBride as he shows us how to blend the perfect amount of each varietal to create your own unique wine! This is not an event you will
want to miss! Call 354-1111 today for reservations.
Tuesday, March 29 • 6:30 p.m. • $20 per person (service charge & tax additional)
January Trivia Winners “We Want More Tacos”
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY, MARCH 27th
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.$42.95 - Adults
$10.75 - Children (6-12)No Cost - Children (5 & Under)
Service Charge & Tax Additional
COLD DISPLAYS/SALADSPesto Salmon DisplayGazpacho Shooters
Grilled Spring Onion, Tomato & Portabella Mushroom SaladBelgian Endive, Berries, Duck & Walnut SaladMozzarella, Organic Basil and Local Tomatoes
River Club Salad Bar
ENTREES Garlic & Chive Crusted Chicken with a Tomato Pesto Crème
Shrimp & GritsPan Seared Grouper & Salmon
Cider Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney & Calvados
CARVING STATIONLeg of Lamb with Mint Jelly & Whole Grain Mustard
Peppercorn Crusted New York Sirloin
STARCH & VEGETABLESour Cream & Chive Whipped Yukon Potatoes
Herb Wild Rice PilafSpinach Souffle
Grilled Jumbo Asparagus, Baby Carrots & Sunburst Squash
BELGIAN WAFFLE STATIONBelgian Waffles with Whipped Cream, Syrup and Berry Compote
OMELETTE STATIONHam, Cheese, Bell Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mushrooms,
Bacon, Sausage, Shrimp, Spinach, Brie & Asparagus
DESSERTSPetit Fours • Chocolate Strawberries • Truffles • Bread Pudding
Cakes, Pies & Cookies • Grasshopper Cheesecake
KNEE HIGH BUFFET (For the Kids!)Chicken Fingers • Pizza • French Fries • Fresh Fruit
Always in Good Taste
Each day during the week, The River Club features member-friendly food and beverage specials. Join in on the culinary excitement!
Monday Lunch is TWICE as NiceJoin 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 $19.99 plus service charge and tax. Enjoy a selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrees and a variety of delectable desserts. Serving 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tapas TuesdayPurchase a small plate appetizer from the extensive VUE 34 menu and receive one complimentary small plate appetizer. It's a value too alluring to pass on. The hours are 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Wine Down WednesdayHere’s an attractive offer to all wine connoisseurs and those who wish to be. Every Wednesday during the month, all bottles of wines (under $75) are featured at half price.
NEW! Taco ThursdayEnjoy $2 tacos! This tasty evening will consists of Mahi, Chicken and Steak Ta-cos, accompanied by $2 featured beer. The hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m in VUE 34.
Seafood FridayA River Club dining tradition! Featured is a spectacular culinary display including Soup of the Day, Salad Bar, Raw Bar, Ahi Tuna Display and a Dessert Buffet with a choice of Entrée from the dinner menu or 1 ¼ pound Lobster. Priced at $49.95 per person with reduced prices for children. Service charge and tax additional. Serving 5:30-9 p.m.
Surf & Turf SaturdayChef Darek is adding a Surf & Turf entree to The River Club’s popular a la carte menu every Saturday evening. Expect a 6 oz. Filet paired with a Half Grilled Lobster with drawn butter, Mashed Potatoes Grilled Asparagus. Included is a Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée for dessert. Attractively priced at only $39 per person with service charge and tax additional. Remember, live music is performed on Saturday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 354-1111 for reservations.
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CLUB STAFF - The River ClubChris A. Miller, General ManagerSarah Small, Membership DirectorAmanda Juneau, Member Relations ManagerLinda Henry, Director of Catering SalesAllison Culpepper, Event Sales DirectorKim Nall, Event Sales Coordinator Darek Stennes, Executive ChefMichael Greenan, Dining Room ManagerJeremy Bonifas, Banquet ManagerMaureen Flanary, Marketing Coordinator
DINING HOURS OF OPERATIONLunch
Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m. –2 p.m.Happy Hour
Tuesday–Friday 4:30 –7 p.m.VUE 34
Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30 –8 p.m.Thursday –Saturday 4:30 –9 p.m.
Dining Tuesday–Wednesday 5:30–8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday 5:30–9 p.m.Saturday 6 –9 p.m.
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Club EventsDining Events
Two for One Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday
$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf 5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf 5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.
Two for One Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Two for One Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday
Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.
Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.
Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf 5:30-9 p.m.
MARCH 2016
Trivia Night 6:30 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down WednesdayFlorida Forum with
Peyton Manning
Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf 5:30-9 p.m.
Leadership Lunchwith Ken Babby
11:30 a.m. Networking12 p.m. Lunch
Two for One Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Afternoon Tea with Courtney Lewis 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday
$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Kids Etiquette Dinner6 p.m..
Gate River Run!
Jameson Tasting 6:30 p.m..
Global Business Luncheon - Noon
Easter Sunday Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Blend Your Own
Bordeaux - 6:30 p.m.
Times-Union CenterFlorida Forum Speaker Series - Peyton Manning
Wednesday, March 2 @ 7 p.m.
Disney Live! Mickey & Minnie's Doorway to MagicSaturday, March 5 @ 7 p.m.
The Legend of Zelda SymphonyThursday, March 24 @ 8 p.m.
Florida TheatreII Volo
Thursday, March 3 @ 8 p.m.
Herb Albert & Lani HallFriday, March 4 @ 8 p.m.
The Great Guitar Gathering Saturday, March 5 @ 7 p.m.
Frank Sinatra Jr. Wednesday, March 9 @ 8 p.m.
Merle HaggardFriday, March 11 @ 8 p.m.
Jeanne Robertson Saturday, March 12 @ 8 p.m.
Gordon LightfootWednesday, March 16 @ 8 p.m.
Get the Led OutThursday, March 17 @ 8 p.m.
The Peking AcrobatsFriday, March 18 @ 7 p.m.
Joe SatrianiSaturday, March 19 @ 8 p.m.
March Arts & Entertainment CalendarThe Jacksonville arts and entertainment scene continues to flourish with a wide variety of
performances featured at both the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre. Consider joiningus at The River Club for a pre-show cocktail or dinner. The views alone are worth a standing ovation!
As a convenience, The River Club gladly provides members complimentary transportation to and from the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre.
CAlendAR of tHe ARts
Symphony Breakout ScheduleAmerican Landscape
Thursday, March 3 @ 7:30 p.m.
American LandscapeFriday & Saturday, March 4 & 5 @ 8 p.m.
Back to the FutureSaturday, March 12 @ 7:30 p.m.
Cirque de la SymphonieFriday & Saturday, March 18 & 19 @ 8 p.m.
Symphony in 60 - Sibelius No. 2Thursday, March 31 @ 6 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING ACTIVITIESFor all Ages & Interests
Gin Tasting ChallengeTuesday, April 12th6:30 p.m.
Canvas & CocktailsTuesday, April 19th6;30 p.m.
Sips & Chips with Golf Galz Wine TastingTuesday, April 26th6:30 p.m.
Farm to Table Wine DinnerFriday, April 22nd
7:30 p.m.
Administration DayWednesday, April 27th
Young Executive Leadership Lunch with
Mayor Lenny Curry Thursday, April 14th
11:30 a.m.
Tequila & TacosThursday, May 5th4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Kentucky DerbySaturday, May 7th
5 p.m.