JANUARY 2019 Membership News and Happenings

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JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB

The New Year is here, and I hope you and your families enjoyed the happiest of holidays this past month. On behalf of our family of River Club employees, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all of you for the generous contributions made to the 2018 Employee Holiday Fund. We thank you for the confidence you place in us, and we will do everything possible to exceed your expectations again in 2019. January is filled with exciting events to start the New Year off right! The month begins with our “Glitz & Glam” Friday Nighter on January 4 with live music in VUE34 for your enjoyment. Our first Wine Dinner for 2019 is on January 11 featuring wines from King Estate and North by Northwest. Join us as Chef Darek pairs his Pacific Northwest cuisine with these amazing wines. On January 19, we invite you and the entire family to our “Family Movie Night” and dinner buffet. Enjoy Chef Darek’s family-friendly buffet and popcorn as you watch “Happy Feet” together. We end the month with our annual “GHG Culinary Cook-Off” on January 26 at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Be sure to make your reservations to experience the creative culinary creations from the chefs representing all four GHG properties.

Join us in welcoming our newest members:

A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGERChris Miller

Club Closed for New Year’s DayTuesday, January 1

Friday NighterFriday, January 4

Executive Leadership LuncheonThursday, January 10

Book ClubThursday, January 10

Kings Estate & NxNWWine DinnerFriday, January 11

TriviaTuesday, January 15

EndZone Happy HourThursday, January 17

Happy Feet Family Movie NightSaturday, January 19

Wine TastingTuesday, January 22

All Ages YogaThursday, January 24

GHG Cook-OffSaturday, January 26

Network-TiniThursday, January 31

JANUARY EVENTS

RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHTEl Paso Club, Colorado Springs, COThe El Paso Club, at the foot of Pikes Peak, is in the center of the financial district in Colorado Springs. The landmark building is within walking distance to the histor ic Antler ’s Hotel and a short drive to the famous Broadmoor and Garden of the Gods Park. If traveling to Colorado Springs, stop in for lunch, dinner or cocktails. Contact Sydney Scheiding at 354.1111 for a letter of introduction if you are planning a visit.

CATERING CORNERAre you or someone you know recently 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 Jacksonville’s hidden gems for the many wedding festivities – especially with our breath-taking skyline views. Brides and grooms swoon over our private and elegantly appointed Club and tastefully and artfully presented wedding fare. If you know of an upcoming wedding, suggest The River Club as a venue. Our top-notch Catering department creates a flawless bridesmaid’s luncheon, a handsome bachelor party, a memorable rehearsal dinner, and an unforgettable wedding reception. For more information, please call 354.1111.

Mr. & Mrs. John ThomasMr. & Mrs. Cameron JuneauMr. Savino & Ms. MallozziMr. & Mrs. Philip MillerMr. & Mrs. Chris DixMr. & Mrs. David DunnMr. Michael RegulaMr. & Mrs. Alexander Watkins

Mr. & Mrs. Kenyon SuttonMr. & Mrs. Geraud Moreland Sr.Mr. Tyler YohoCapt. & Mrs. Glen LeveretteMr. & Mrs. Stewart PinsofMr. & Dr. Julius VarzoniMr. & Mrs. John WilsonMr. & Mrs. Chad Poole

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas ClendeninMr. Snowberger & Ms. ParenteauMr. & Mrs. Stephen MooreMr. & Mrs. Thomas Crowley Jr.Mr. & Mrs. C.W CookMr. & Mrs. Gregory KernMs. Donna Augustyniak

JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB

Come on out for our first Friday Nighter of the year – It’s Glitz & Glam! Throw on a someth ing spark ly and meet in VUE 34. We’ll have live music, extended happy hour, and light hors d’oeuvres. A Friday Nighter is not complete without a free bar tab drawing at 7:30 p.m. Members with open bar tabs have a chance to win the right to walk away from their bar tab! You won’t want to miss this! This event is complimentary. Call now to reserve your spot! 354.1111.

GLITZ & GLAM FRIDAY NIGHTERFriday, January 45 - 8 p.m.

Join the River Club Book Club to mingle and discuss this month’s page turner - "Love and Ruin: A Novel" by Paula McClain. This event is complimentary.

BOOK CLUBThursday, January 106 p.m.

Craig Smith, a managing partner for the Alhambra T h e a t r e , a n i c o n i c Jacksonville fixture, joins us for Executive Leadership Luncheon. This event is open to all members and member guests. Learn how Craig went from working in the world of pagers to managing the city’s beloved dinner theatre! open to all members, luncheon begins at 12:00pm. Young Executives arrive at 11:30am for 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 reservation through the App!

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON Thursday, January 1011:30 a.m.

Test your knowledge at our monthly Trivia Night! The first question begins at 6:30 p.m., so call our receptionist to reserve your table today. Teams cannot exceed 8 people. The winner gets bragging rights and a wonderful prize! "Want to play and don't have a team? Sydney is looking for members to jo in her on team "The League of Extraordinary Guessers". No experience required!" This event is complimentary.

TRIVIATuesday, January 156:30 p.m.

Mingle with former NFL players at Happy Hour! Enjoy Happy Hour specials, themed Jacksonville drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres. Giveaways from Manifest Distilling and The River Club begin at 6:30 p.m. - don’t miss out! Grab your friends and reserve your spot now! For reservations, please call 354.1111 or make your reservation on our App!

ENDZONE HAPPY HOURThursday, January 175 - 7 p.m.

It’s National Popcorn Day and Family Movie Night too! We’re showing Happy Feet! Grab friends and family of all ages and waddle on into the Club for a Poppin’ dinner, beverages, and a movie! Dinner buffet begins at 5:30 pm, Happy Feet starts shortly after 6 pm. Kids enjoy Penguin crafts and lots of fun! $30 per adult, for every one adult admission, one child (ages 12 and under) is complimentary. Extra child admission is $10. Exclusive of service charge and tax. For reservations, please call 354.1111.

FAMILY PENGUIN MOVIE NIGHTSaturday, January 195:30 p.m.

Take t ime to stretch out and relax at our All Ages Yoga class with a local Yoga instructor leading the way. Moms feel free to bring your kids. Ladies bring your friends and family. Men bring the boys from the office, your friends, girlfriends, and family. kids bring your favorite toy/stuffed animal for a fun chance to use them in class! This class is for anyone and everyone. Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, and light bites after class. $15 per child, $20 per adult, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations are required, but Yoga experience is not! Call us at 354.1111 to secure your spot.

ALL AGES YOGAThursday, January 246 p.m.

Come join us for our Network–tini! Grab a martini and enjoy “speed networking” with other members. Toss your card in our big martini glass and when your card is picked you have 60 seconds to give your best elevator speech! After everyone has their turn, feel free to slow things down a bit while you connect and mingle with other members.

NETWORK-TINIThursday, January 315:30 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 AppetizersStuffed MusselsMozzarella, Sage and Gorgonzola FlatbreadSeared Scallop Roasted Acorn SquashKing Estate Pinot Gris

First CourseCedar Plank King Salmon atop Composed Organic Greens with Citrus Lingonberry Barbecue SauceNorth by Northwest Chardonnay

EntréePrime Tenderloin of Beef stuffed with Oyster Ragout, Wild Mushroom Strudel and finished with Tomato CoulisKing Estate “Domaine” Pinot Noir

DessertWarm Berry Crumble with Salted Caramel GelatoNorth by Northwest Red Blend

KING ESTATE & NORTH BY NORTHWEST WINE DINNERFriday, January 11 7:30 p.m.

Kick off River Club’s 2019 Wine Tastings with our New Year, New Wines Tasting! A representative from Republic National brings newer wines and small batch wines to the tasting table! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres paired with each wine. Selected wines include Halter Ranch Grenache Blanc, Chalone Estate Chardonnay, Ch Val Joanis Syrah, Quest Red Blend, and Austin Hope Cabernet. $25 per person, service charge and tax additional. Reservations are required, please call 354.1111.

NEW YEAR, NEW WINES WINE TASTINGTuesday, January 22 6:30 p.m.

JANUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB

Digital Membership CardMobile App

A headshot-style photo of each member is required to activate your Digital Membership Card.

Accepting Camera Access is necessary for you to send in a Headshot with the “Submit a Photo” feature. This photo will be used to activate your

Digital Membership Card.

Half price drink specials Tuesday-Friday from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in VUE34

Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs excludedLive music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

DINING

HOURS OF OPERATION

LUNCHMonday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DINNERTuesday – Wednesday 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday 5:30 – 9 p.m.

VUE 34 Tuesday – Wednesday4:30 – 8 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday4:30 – 9 p.m.

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 $19.99, 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. Advance reservationsare encouraged! Special valid for parties of 12 or fewer.

DOUBLE THE FUN MONDAYEvery Monday ∙ 11:30 a.m. - 2 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. Service hours are 4:30 - 7 p.m.

TAPAS TUESDAYS Every Tuesday ∙ 4:30 - 7 p.m.

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.

WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS - NEW!Every Wednesday

Every Wednesday evening you can enjoy any bottles of wine under $75 for half price all while enjoying live music in VUE34! You can even take it home with you in a to-go bag if you do not finish it. Offer valid in VUE34 or the St. Johns Dining Room.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS & LIVE MUSIC!Every Wednesday

Savor any Martini – your choice for HALF OFF on Thursdays in the VUE34! Complete with Chef Darek’s $2 Mahi Tacos for a delicious and fun night out!

TINI & TACO THURSDAYS - NEW!Every Thursday

Our Friday Night Seafood Buffet will consist of a chilled display of Shrimp, Crab Claws and Ahi Tuna. For your entree, members will have their choice of a Maine Lobster, Grilled Salmon or Filet Mignon and a selection of wonderful desserts, including our traditional bread pudding. $52.95 per person with service charge and tax additional. Advanced reservations required.

FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET Every Friday

Enjoy a Prime Rib Buffet with hand carved Prime Rib and Chicken Marsala a long with a l l the best sides, gourmet salad bar and selection of delicious desserts. Priced at $38 per person.

PRIME RIB NIGHT BUFFET - NEW!Every Saturday

Pecorino Lemon Pesto SalmonPan Seared Local Greens

“Cuban” Mac & CheesePork Tenderloin, Pickles, Manchego & White Cheddar Cheese & Panko Bread Crumbs

Each Entrée is accompanied with the choice of House Salad or a Caesar Salad.

2 FOR $26 JANUARYTuesday – Thursday

JANUARY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

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Theme | “Around The World”SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 | 7 - 9 P.M.

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.

2019 GHG CULINARY COOK-OFF

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.

JANUARY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDARThe 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.

CALENDAROF THE

ARTSRiver Club Board Of Directors2019CHAIRMAN Donald H. Horner III

VICE CHAIRMAN Daniel Bean

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Robert L . Wood, Jr.

Herbert H. Peyton

Lathun Brigman, Jr.

Bruce A. Chappell

Timothy Cost

Daniel J. Davis

Lisa D. Gufford

Robert M. Harris

Charles Kauff man

Sandra C. Ramsey

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

For more information, call 355.2787.

Whose Live Anyway? With Drew Carey, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel MurrayThursday, January 10

Pink Floyd Laser SpectacularFriday, January 11

Elvis Birthday Bash – Starring Mike Albert, Scot Bruce and the Big E BandSaturday, January 12

Masters of IllusionFriday, January 18

The StompdownSaturday, January 19

Disney’s Dcappella Tuesday, January 22

Arlo GuthrieWednesday, January 23

Drive By Truckers and Lucinda WilliamsFriday, January 25

Jeanne RobertsonSaturday, January 26

TIMES UNION CENTERSibelius Symphony No.3

Thursday, January 3

Beethoven, Haydn and SibeliusFriday, January 4 – 5

Rock of Ages

Thursday, January 10

Coffee with WolfyFriday, January 11

Mozart Opera ScenesSaturday, January 12

Tosca: The OperaFriday, January 18

AmadeusFriday, January 18

Don GiovanniFriday, January 25

Florida Forum Speaker Series- Bryan CranstonMonday, January 28

CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUBChris A. Miller, General ManagerKimberly Patterson Younkin, Director of MembershipSydney Scheiding, Member Relations ManagerLinda Henry, Director of Catering Sales Darek Stennes, Executive ChefMichael Greenan, Dining Room ManagerJeremy Bonifas, Banquet ManagerMolly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator

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25Two for One Lunch Buffet

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

Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Tapas Tuesday 4:30-7 p.m.

New Year, New Wines

6:30 p.m.

Tini & Taco Thursday

Executive Leadership Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.

Book Club

6 p.m.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Tapas Tuesday 4:30-7 p.m.

Trivia

6:30 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.

Tapas Tuesday 4:30-7 p.m.

Two for One Lunch Buffet

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

Tini & Taco Thursdays

Endzone Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m.

Tini & Taco Thursdays

All Ages Yoga 6 p.m.

Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

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Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Live Music 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Buffet

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Wine Dinner 7:30 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.

Family Movie Night 5:30 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.

GHG Cookoff 7 - 9 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Buffet

5:30 - 9 p.m.

CLUB CLOSED

Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Two for One Lunch Buffet

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

Tini & Taco Thursdays

Network-Tini 5:30 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Buffet

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Club EventsDining Events

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1Club Closed for New Year's Day

Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Buffet

Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.

Live Music 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Buffet

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Friday Nighter 5 - 8 p.m.

Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

Whiskey Wednesday

Club Closed for New Year's Day

Live Music 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday Night Buffet

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Tapas Tuesday 4:30-7 p.m.

Two for One Lunch Buffet

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

Don’t be shy, join us in relearning basic etiquette rules over a four-course dinner in an elegantly appointed dining room. It’s easy to forget the proper do’s and don’ts of etiquette – join us as we dish them up over an enjoyable evening. $60 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations required,

please call 354.1111.

ADULT ETIQUETTE REFRESHERTuesday, February 5 ∙ 6 p.m. The River Club’s inaugural High 5 Guyz Game Night kicks

off with dinner and Music Bingo with songs from across the decades. Turn things up a notch and dress in garb from your favorite decade! The winner wins bragging rights and a little something for next time. Includes buffet dinner. $30 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax. For reservations, please call

354.1111.

HIGH 5 GUYZ MUSIC BINGO! Tuesday, February 19 ∙ 7 p.m.

Take off your tie (or heels!) for an evening of indoor golfing fun and networking. Take aim at our unique course and enjoy the challenge! Beer and wine included. $35 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations required for this casual evening, please call 354.1111.

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 birds, carnivores, rhinos, antelope and buffalo, okapi, swine, deer, equids and much more. Meet us at White Oak to enjoy a two-hour safari tour, a gourmet lunch with beer and wine, and the opportunity to feed Giraffes. Bring your cameras. $160 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations are

required, and space is limited, please call 354.1111.

Sips & Safari at White Oak Conservation

Saturday, April 13 ∙ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

May the Fourth Be With You! Star Wars lovers this night is for you! Step into your Star Wars costume and join us for a Star Wars movie, crafts and a dinner of chicken tenders, French Fries, fruit, cookies, and beverages. Parents enjoy a romantic dinner with us or join the festive Bonnets and Bowties Derby Happy Hour! $25 per person, exclusive of service charge and

tax. Reservations are required by calling 354.1111.

Do you have what it takes to be the Master Chef at The River Club? Put your skills to the test with this fun twist on a cooking class. Gather a team 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 ingredients are up to the team to use. The dish must be completed in a set amount of time. Our esteemed judges decide the winner. $45 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax. Reservations are required, please call 354.1111.

MASTER CHEF MADNESS

Thursday,February 216 p.m.

TIES & TEESTuesday, March 5 ∙ 5:30 p.m.

SPOTTED AT THE RIVER CLUB!

Mr. and Mrs. Wolffon their anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Russ Lowry watching the Fireworks

Sonya Montgomery & Guestsat Brunch with Santa

Ugliest Sweatersat Ugly Sweater Friday Nighter

Visiting with Santa Wine Down Yoga Night

Kallivayalil Boys with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Millerat the Boat Parade

Mr. & Mrs. Espositoat the Boat Parade

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Friday NighterFriday, February 1

Adult Etiquette RefresherTuesday, February 5

Executive Leadership LuncheonThursday, February 14

Book ClubThursday, February 14

Murder Mystery: Totally 80sSaturday, February 16

High 5 Guyz Game NightTuesday, February 19

Master Chef Madness Thursday, February 21

Kid’s Drive in Movie Thursday, February 21

Club Closed for Private EventSaturday, February 23

Wine TastingTuesday, February 26

Pinot & PearlsWednesday, February 27