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JANUARY 2020 Membership News and Happenings

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VUE SOCIETYPERK OF THE MONTH

Savor a complimentary bottle of house wine with your purchase of

entrée, limit one per visit.

E V E N T S & H A P P E N I N G S JANUARY 2020

Happy 2020 and I hope you and your families enjoyed all of the joys this past holiday season had to offer! On behalf of The River Club employees, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all of you for the generous contributions made to the 2019 Employee Holiday Fund. We thank you for the support and confidence you place in us to meet and exceed your expectations each time you visit your Club. Please make sure to review the 2020 events page and begin saving the dates for the exciting upcoming events

planned at the Club. I look forward to seeing soon, Happy New Year!

A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERCHRIS MILLER

We extend a warm welcome to the following members:MEMBERSHIP CORNER RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHT

UNIVERSITY CLUB OF PHOENIXPHOENIX, AZ

Know a soon-to-be bride or groom? Our go-to wedding experts at The River Club offer new all-inclusive wedding packages featuring sensational cuisine options from our talented culinary team. We are delighted to offer members and member referrals preferred pricing on preferred food and beverage. Allow us the opportunity to orchestrate the

perfect wedding day. Give us a ring, too, at 904.354.1111.

CATERING CORNER

The University Club of Phoenix is in the heart of the prestigious Alvarado district in midtown Phoenix. Members enjoy classic cuisine, impeccable service, and the perfect ambiance for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and business and social occasions.

Mr. & Mrs. Erik Drewes, Ms. Terri Sherman, Mr. Fabiian Videla & Mrs. Agata Di Cesare, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cole, Mr. & Mrs. Marion Graham,

Mr. & Mrs. Jared Prickett, Ms. Julia Fattahi, Mr. & Mrs. Warren Black, Dr. Daniel Velasco & Dr. Raymond Mailhot, Ms. Clydie Howard, Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sutton, Mr.

& Mrs. Jeremy Goodson, Ms. Christie Hill & Dr. Charles Greene, Mr. & Dr. Heath Vickers, Mr. Jeff Tirado & Ms. Jennifer Flynn, Mr. & Mrs. Arminius Patterson, Mr. Elvis Ware, Mr. Jerry James & Ms. Anna Teslik, Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Jordan, Mr. & Mrs. John

Barker, Mr. Nick Houpt, Mr. Brian Highsmith

E V E N T S & H A P P E N I N G S JANUARY 2020

Dress to the nines and beyond for our Glitz and Glam Friday

Nighter with live music, extended happy hour, and our ever

popular bar tab drawing at 7 p.m.!

J A N U A R Y GL ITZ & GLAMF R I D A Y N I G H T E RFR IDAY, J ANUARY 3 | 5 – 8 P.M .

Gather a group of up to eight people and join us for an exciting evening of Trivia. The winner gets bragging rights. This event is complimentary. For reservations, please call

904.354.1111.

TRIVIAFIRST QUESTION AT 6:30 P.M.

JAN21

If you are going to hear Florida Forum speaker Jon Meacham, join us for drinks at VUE34 or dinner in the St. Johns Dining Room. Take advantage of our roundtrip door-to-door transportation shuttle. VUE34 opens

for happy hour at 4:30 p.m.

FLORIDA FORUM HAPPY HOUR

4:30 P.M.

JAN22

We’ll be tasting Imagery Sauvignon Blanc, Picket Fence Chardonnay, Hahn Estate Arroyo Secco Pinot Noir, BR Cohn Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon, and J Lohr Pure Paso Red. Make plans to savor these wines along with a selection of delicious Hors d’oeuvres. $25 per person, service charge and tax additional. For reservations,

please call 904.354.1111.

WINE TASTING6:30 P.M.

JAN28

Are you up for the challenge of Chef Darek’s three-course Beer vs. Wine dinner? Join us for hors d’oeuvres and a tasteful evening with beer from Veteran’s United Brewery and wine from Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits paired with each course. $65 per person, service charge and tax additional. For reservations,

please call 904.354.1111.

BEER VS. WINE DINNER6:30 P.M.

JAN31

Join us as we hear the fascinating story from Quang “Q” Pham, Chairman and CEO of Espero Pharmaceuticals and author of the award-winning memoir, A Sense of Duty: Our Journey from Vietnam, Random House, 2005. $25 per person, service charge and tax additional. Please contact 354.1111 to secure your reservation

today.

SPEAKER SERIES11:30 A.M. NETWORKING

NOON LUNCHEON

JAN9

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 | 7 - 9 P.M.PONTE VEDRA INN & CLUB Turf & Surf: One by Land, Two by Sea

This exciting annual culinary competition will feature each of the Executive Chefs, and their teams, from all four of the Gate Hospitality Group’s Clubs. Eight dishes of culinary artistry

will be paired with 16 wines and a dessert station, and most importantly, voting privileges! Each Club’s dish will be paired with corresponding wines. Tickets are $60 per person, plus tax and service charge. Each guest will receive an etched Riedel glass upon check in. For tickets,

contact The River Club at 904.354.1111 or [email protected], a 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

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 Tuesday, January 21. Resort fee

and tax are additional.

Savor any Four Roses Whiskey for HALF OFF in VUE34 with prices ranging from $3 – $3.50! You can’t beat the deal! Join us for a

great Whiskey along with live music.

WHISKEY WEDNESDAYSEVERY WEDNESDAY

Stop in VUE34 for Tapas and a tasty Tequila cocktail from Tina & Eve. A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive one small

plate appetizer when you order a small plate appetizer from our Tapas Menu. Enjoy from

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TEQUILA & TAPAS THURSDAYSEVERY THURSDAY ∙ ENJOY FROM 4:30 - 7 P.M.

Join us in the St. John’s Dining Room, where Chef

Darek’s weekly duo of new entrees delight diners.

Allow Dining Room Manager Eve Markowicz to assist in pairing a wine or craft

cocktail to complement your selection.

D I N I N G JANUARY 2020

Service charge & tax is additional for all F&B features.

LUNCHMonday – Friday

11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DINNERTuesday – Wednesday

5:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday 5:30 – 9 p.m.

VUE34 Tuesday – Wednesday

4:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday4:30 – 9 p.m.

A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive one small plate appetizer when you order a small plate appetizer from our Tapas Menu.

Enjoy from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

TAPAS TUESDAYSEVERY TUESDAY ∙ 4:30 - 7 P.M.

Join us for lunch every Monday and bring a friend! Two dine for the price of one from

Chef Darek’s delightful luncheon buffet. $19.95 per person, plus service charge and tax. Enjoy a selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrées, and a variety of delectable desserts. Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged! Special valid for parties of 12 or fewer.

DOUBLE THE FUN MONDAYEVERY MONDAY ∙ 11:30 A.M. - 2 P.M. DINING HOURS

Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs excluded. Live music every

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

HAPPY HOURHALF PRICE DRINK SPECIALS IN VUE34

4:30 - 7 P.M. ∙ TUESDAY-FRIDAY

Enjoy any bottle of wine under $75 for half price in VUE34 or the St. Johns Dining Room. We’ll even give you a to-go bag to take the wine home with you if you do not finish it!

Live music awaits in VUE34.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS& LIVE MUSIC!

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Dive into our Seafood Buffet featuring chilled Shrimp, Crab Claws, and Ahi Tuna. Enjoy an entrée of your choice from Maine Lobster to Grilled Salmon or Filet Mignon. Our famous

traditional Bread Pudding and an assortment of desserts make for a sweet ending.

Priced at $56.95 per person. Please call 904.354.1111 or reservations.

FRIDAY NIGHT SEAFOOD BUFFETEVERY FRIDAY

Enjoy hand-carved Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, She Crab Soup, Tomato, Basil

and Mozzarella Salad, Lemon Grilled Asparagus, and an array of delicious

desserts. Priced at $42 per person.

WEEKNIGHTDINNER DELIGHTS

NEW!TUESDAY – THURSDAY

PRIME RIB BUFFETNEW!

EVERY SATURDAY

COMING UP IN

SYMPHONY IN THE SKYDinner 6 p.m.Concert 7 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early and join us for Symphony in the Sky featuring an ensemble from the Jacksonville Symphony and Chef Darek's limited à la carte menu. $15 per person for the show, exclusive of service charge and tax. Dinner separate. For

reservations, please call 904.354.1111.

FEB11

KID’S ETIQUETTE6:30 p.m.

We’re dishing up table manners and social graces at our four-

course Etiquette Dinner for the younger set. Gentlemen, please wear slacks and a tie – sport coat is optional. Ladies, please wear

a dress or a blouse and skirt. $35 per child, service charge and tax

additional. For reservations, please call 904.354.1111.

ADULT ETIQUETTEREFRESHER

6:30 p.m.

Need a refresher on timeless etiquette rules? Don’t be shy, join us for a four-course meal paired with wine, and learn the dos and

don’ts of fine dining. $60 per person, service charge and tax

additional. For reservations, please call 904.354.1111.

SIPS & SAFARI AT WHITE OAKMeet at 11:00 a.m. at White Oak

Ready for an adventure? Make plans to join an exclusive group – only 30 lucky members - for

Sips & Safari at White Oak Conservation in Yulee, Florida. White Oak Conservation is a 16,000-acre

haven filled with birds, carnivores, rhinos, antelope, buffalo, okapi, swine, deer, equids, and much more. Meet us at White Oak and enjoy a two-hour safari tour, a gourmet lunch with beer and wine, and the opportunity to feed giraffes and touch the rhinos.

Bring your cameras. $160 per person, all-inclusive. Reservations are required, and space is limited.

REPTILE RALLY5 p.m.

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park visits The River Club with animals in tow for a Reptile Rally. Kids enjoy

dinner, presentation, animal interaction, reptile crafts, and alligator tattoos! $20 per child, service charge and tax additional.

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FEBRUARYEVENTS

Friday NighterFriday, February 7

Club Closed for Private EventSaturday, February 8

Symphony in the SkyTuesday, February 11

Speaker SeriesThursday, February 13

Book ClubThursday, February 13

Valentine’s Day DinnerFriday, February 14

TriviaTuesday, February 18

Club Closed for Private EventFriday, February 21

Wine TastingTuesday, February 25

Club Closed for Private EventSaturday, February 29

River Club Board Of Directors2020CHAIRMAN Daniel K. Bean

VICE CHAIRMAN Robert M. Harris

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Donald H. Horner III

Herbert H. Peyton

Bruce A. Chappell

Daniel J. Davis

Lisa D. Gufford

Charles Kauff man

Sandra C. Ramsey

Ike Sherlock

Orrin W. Young

Brian Wolfburg

One Independent Drive Suite 3500 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 354-1111

www.jaxriverclub.com

For Accounting questions, please call 273-7754

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DINNER & SHOW PACKAGE!Contact Kimberly at [email protected] or call the Club at 904.354.1111 for dinner & show packages or discount tickets for FSCJ Broadway Artist Series tickets. Park in the garage

and enjoy roundtrip transportation making for a seamless evening.

Rent | January 14– 19 Bandstand | February 18 – 23

Hamilton | March 17 - 29 (Currently a waitlist. Tickets NOT guaranteed)Anastasia | April 21– 26

CALENDAR OF THE ARTSR I V E R C L U B A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T C A L E N D A R

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 transportation to and from the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre.

FLORIDA THEATREJoin us for pre-dinner and drinks before a show at the Florida Theatre!

For more information, call 904.355.2787.

Elvis Birthday Bash Starring Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and The Big E Band | Wednesday, January 8

Criss Angel Raw The Mindfreak Unplugged | Monday, January 13

Grace Potter | Wednesday, January 15

The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard | Thursday, January 16

Demetri Martin: Wandering Mind Tour | Friday, January 17

Daniel Tiger’s Live Neighborhood | Saturday, January 25

Louie Anderson and Rita Rudner: He Said, She Said Tour | Thursday, January 30

Sinbad | Friday, January 31

TIMES-UNION CENTERJacksonville Symphony: The Organ Symphony | Friday, January 3

Jacksonville Symphony: Symphony in 60: Schumann’s Four Day Symphony | Thursday, January 9

Jacksonville Symphony: Beethoven's Violin Concerto | January 10 and 11

Jacksonville Symphony: The Doo Wop Project 2019 | January 17 and 18

Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Friday, January 24

Jacksonville Symphony: Beethoven's Creatures of Prometheus | Saturday, January 25

Jacksonville Symphony: Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony | January 31 and February 1

CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUBChris A. Miller, General ManagerKimberly Patterson, Director of MembershipLinda Henry, Director of Catering Sales Darek Stennes, Executive ChefShannon Bradford, Member Relations ManagerMichael Greenan, AM Dining Room ManagerJeremy Bonifas, Banquet ManagerMolly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator

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Two for One Lunch Buffet

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Weeknight Delights

Tapas Tuesday 4:30-7 p.m.

Weeknight Delights

Trivia

6:30 p.m.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat


Weeknight Delights


Weeknight Delights


11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tapas & Tequila Thursdays

Weeknight Delights


Weeknight Delights

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Weeknight Delights

Florida Forum Happy

Hour | 4:30 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet

5:30-9 p.m.


11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

CLUB CLOSED for Private Event


Friday Night

Seafood Buffet

Club EventsDining Events

VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.JAXRIVERCLUB.COM


Friday Night

Seafood Buffet


Prime Rib Buffet

5:30-9 p.m.


11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.


Friday Night

Seafood Buffet

Glitz & Glam Friday Nighter | 5 - 8 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Weeknight Delights

JANUARY 2020


Weeknight Delights

Wine Tasting

6:30 p.m.


Weeknight Delights

Speaker Series

11:30 a.m.

CLUB CLOSED for New Year's Day


Weeknight Delights


Friday Night

Seafood Buffet

Beer vs. Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Weeknight Delights


Weeknight Delights


Prime Rib Buffet

5:30-9 p.m.

GHG Cook-Off 7 p.m.


Friday Night

Seafood Buffet

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