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FEBRUARY 2019 Membership News and Happenings
FEBRUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHT
Chris Miller The Forest & Stream Club
Dorval, Quebec
The new year continues to be one filled with exciting
events for you to enjoy at The River Club! Come The Forest & Stream Club is the only
and celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Friday exclusive private social club in the West
Nighter on February 1 or brush up on your etiquette Island of Montreal. It was established
at our Adult Etiquette Refresher Dinner on Tuesday, in 1884 by Frank Stephen in a little
February 5. cottage known as Mapleband. His
initials, F & S, were the inspiration
Love is in the air this month, and we offer several for the name, Forest & Stream Club.
ways to celebrate with that special person in your life. It offers exceptional dining facilities
Join us for our traditional Valentine’s Day dinner on and modern amenities in an old-world
Thursday, February 14 and join us again on Saturday, traditional setting with breathtaking
FEBRUARY EVENTS February 16 for our “Totally 80s” Murder Mystery waterfront views.
Dinner -- and come dressed to impress! We promise
Friday Nighter both evenings to be off the charts and will be nights New Reciprocal Club!
Friday, February 1 you will remember for years to come.
Adult Etiquette Refresher New for 2019 is our High 5 Guyz Music Bingo Game
Tuesday, February 5 Night on Tuesday, February 19. If you love our Trivia
Nights, you will be thrilled with this new twist on
Book Club member fun and friendly competition. Family fun with
Wednesday, February 13 Master Chef Madness for the parents and our Drive-in
Movie for children on Thursday, February 21 offers a
great way to make new Club memories.
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Thursday, February 14
Join us in welcoming our newest members:
Murder Mystery:
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Nimnicht Mr. & Mrs. Chris Altamore
Totally 80’s
Ms. Amanda Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. Martin Harrell
Saturday, February 16
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dublin Dr. & Mrs. Benjamin Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cosgrove Mr. Ryan Jaghab
High 5 Guyz Game Night
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Ramirez Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kropf
Tuesday, February 19
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Emmet Mr. & Mrs. Michael Haddad
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hutcherson Ms. Christine Morrison
Master Chef Madness Mr. & Mrs. Parker Roberts
Thursday, February 21
Kid’s Drive in Movie CATERING CORNER
Thursday, February 21 Milestone moments such as school
Prom nights and graduations are fast
Closed for Private Event approaching. The River Club plays
Saturday, February 23 host to these memorable traditions
each year with magnificent brunches,
Wine Tasting lunches, and dinners. Before your
Tuesday, February 26 senior departs for college, throw
them an unforgettable party. Our
Pinot & Pearls Catering Team is eager to assist
Wednesday, February 27 you and to find the perfect space for
your event. Space fills up quickly for
Network-Tini these occasions. We look forward to
Thursday, February 28 hearing from you soon. Call us at
354.1111.
FEBRUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
CHINESE NEW YEAR PINOT & PEARLS
FRIDAY NIGHTER
Friday, February 1
MASTER CHEF Wednesday, February 27
6 p.m.
5 - 8 p.m.
MADNESS Coco Chanel’s incredible
Dress in hues of red for our influence in the world of fashion
Friday Nighter – Chinese
HIGH 5 GUYZ brought us the the little black
New Year style! Enjoy live MUSIC BINGO! dress and pearls! Join us for
jazz, extended happy hour, Tuesday, February 19 ∙ 7 p.m. an entertaining and informative
light hors d’oeuvres, and The River Club’s inaugural Thursday, February 21 evening all about the wonderful
fortune cookies! Always High 5 Guyz Game Night 6 p.m. world of pearls and Chanel with
the highlight of our Friday kicks off with dinner Do you have what it takes a global pearl representative
Nighter is the complimentary and Music Bingo with to be the Master Chef at as our speaker. Each guest
bar tab drawing at 7:30 songs from across the The River Club? Put your receives a beautiful pair of pearl
p.m. Members with open decades. Turn things skills to the test with this stud earrings, an opportunity to
up a notch and dress in fun twist on a cooking
bar tabs have the chance to win a raffle prize and special
garb from your favorite class. Gather a team of
win up to $100 off of their pricing on a lovely selection of
decade! The winner wins up to five people for this
bar tab! Drinks all around! pearl jewelry. $30 per person,
bragging rights and a little master chef experience.
This event is complimentary. something for next time. exclusive of service charge and
Enjoy house wine and hors
For reservations, please call Includes buffet dinner. tax. Please call 354.1111 for
d’oeuvres during the event.
354.1111. $30 per person, exclusive reservations.
Each team creates a dish
of service charge and tax. within an allotted time.
For reservations, please Each group receives a table
call 354.1111. full of ingredients – one
ingredient is a requirement
in the dish – the remaining
KID’S DRIVE-IN MOVIE ingredients are up to the
Thursday, February 21 team to use. The dish
6 p.m. must be completed in a
set amount of time. Our
ADULT ETIQUETTE REFRESHER Drive on in and park the esteemed judges decide the
Tuesday, February 5 ∙ 6 p.m. kids with us for a Drive- winner. $45 per person,
Don’t be shy, join us in In Movie Night featuring exclusive of service charge
relearning basic etiquette Coco! Parents can join us for a n d t a x . R e s e r va t i o n s
rules over a four-course dinner or attend our Master are required, please call
d i nner i n a n e l e g a n t ly Chef Madness. Kids create 354.1111.
appointed dining room. It’s a cardboard car they get to
easy to forget the proper sit in to watch the movie and
do’s and don’ts of etiquette
enjoy a dinner buffet complete
– join us as we dish them
with chicken tenders, mac WINE TASTING NETWORK-TINI
u p ove r a n e n j o y a b l e
evening. $60 per person, n’ cheese, fruit salad and Tuesday, February 26 Thursday, February 28
exclusive of service charge cookies, $20 per child plus 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
a n d t a x . R e s e r va t i o n s service charge and tax.
Our Bold and Blinded Shaken and Stirred? Join
required, please call
Wi n e Ta s t i n g f e a t u r e s a u s f o r o u r N e t wo r k – T i n i !
354.1111.
representative from Southern Grab a martini and enjoy
Glazer’s Wine and Spirits “ s p e e d n e t wo r k i n g ” w i t h
who takes us through five of members. Toss your card into
BOOK CLUB their boldest wines. Put your our oversized martini glass
Wednesday, February 13 nose and taste buds to the and when selected, you have
6 p.m. test and see if you can guess 60 seconds to give your best
Join the River Club Book the wines! $25 per person elevator speech to the group!
Club on February 13. This plus service charge and tax. After everyone has their turn,
month’s page-turner -- Small For reservations, please call feel free to slow things down a
Fry, by Lisa Brennan-Jobs. 354.1111 to secure your spot, bit to connect and mingle. This
This event is complimentary. or RSVP via our App! event is complimentary.
FEBRUARY AT THE RIVER CLUB
VALENTINE’S DAY
Thursday, February 14
5:30 - 9 p.m.
Love is in the air and romance is on the menu on Valentine’s
Day high atop The River Club. Our spectacular skyline view is
the perfect backdrop for a memorable Valentine’s evening. Our
chefs are dishing up a delicious prix fixe menu sure to please
every palate. $80 per person, exclusive of service charge and tax.
Reservations are required, please call 354.1111.
Menu:
First Course
She-Crab Soup, Chives and Annatto Oil
Second Course
Poached Pear and Smoked Duck on Local GYO Greens
Dried Tomato and Prosecco Vinaigrette
Choice of Entrée
Seared Scallops, Butternut Squash Risotto, Thin Beans, Blistered
Tomatoes, Rocket Greens and Brown Butter
OR
Pomegranate and Fennel Glazed Lamb, Fig and Tomato Chutney
Sweet Potato
OR
Beef Wellington, Parma Ham, Basil with Portobello Duxelles,
Barbaresco Syrup, Pomme Frites.
Dessert
Almond Dacquoise, White Chocolate Mousse, Candied Strawberry
Poison Ratenstein is in town for a killer concert, but his
fans may be looking for a refund after his twisted tour
Murder y
turns tragic and leaves us with a murder mystery to solve.
This radical show could be super lame if no one can crack
the case. Take part in solving the crime by helping the
crowd and the detective figure out who ruined this totally
M yste r tubular night. If not, everyone can, like, take a chill pill until
someone unravels the crime.
Grab your friends and dress in your most righteous ‘80’s
concert gear so you can rock out in style while we resolve the
case. Jean jackets and spandex leggings, big hair, bangles,
leg warmers, and ripped jeans are all the rage at this groovy
night of mystery. Be hip and join us! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres,
a three-course dinner, and the murder mystery show, $75
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 ∙ 6:30 P.M. per person exclusive of tax and service charge.
DINING
DOUBLE THE FUN MONDAY
Every Monday ∙ 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HOURS OF OPERATION
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 LUNCH
$19.99, plus service charge and tax. Enjoy a Monday – Friday
selection of soups, salads, cold and hot entrées, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
and a variety of delectable desserts. Serving
from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advance reservations DINNER
are encouraged! Special valid for parties of 12
or fewer. TINI & TACO THURSDAYS - NEW! Tuesday – Wednesday
Every Thursday 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Savor any Martini – your choice for HALF OFF
TAPAS TUESDAYS Thursday – Saturday
on Thursdays in the VUE34! Complete with Chef
Every Tuesday ∙ 4:30 - 7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Darek’s $2 Mahi Tacos for a delicious and fun
A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive night out!
one small plate appetizer when you order a VUE 34
small plate appetizer from our Tapas Menu. Tuesday – Wednesday
Service hours are 4:30 - 7 p.m. 2 FOR $26 FEBRUARY 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Thursday
Pecorino Lemon Pesto Salmon Thursday – Saturday
Pan Seared Local Greens 4:30 – 9 p.m.
“Cuban” Mac & Cheese
Pork Tenderloin, Pickles, Manchego & White
Cheddar Cheese & Panko Bread Crumbs
Each Entrée is accompanied with the choice of
House Salad or a Caesar Salad.
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS - NEW!
Every Wednesday
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.
FRIDAY NIGHT BUFFET
Every Friday
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS & LIVE MUSIC! Our Friday Night Seafood Buffet will consist of
Every Wednesday a chilled display of Shrimp, Crab Claws and Ahi
Every Wednesday evening you can enjoy any Tuna. For your entree, members will have their
bottle of wine under $75 for half price all while choice of a Maine Lobster, Grilled Salmon or Filet
enjoying live music in VUE34! You can even Mignon and a selection of wonderful desserts, PRIME RIB NIGHT BUFFET - NEW!
take it home with you in a to-go bag if you do including our traditional bread pudding. $52.95 Every Saturday
not finish it. Offer valid in VUE34 or the St. per person with service charge and tax additional. Enjoy a Prime Rib Buffet
Johns Dining Room. Advanced reservations required. with hand carved Prime
Rib and Chicken Marsala
along with all the best
Half price drink specials Tuesday-Friday sides, gourmet salad bar
from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in VUE34
and selection of delicious
Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs excluded
Live music every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday desserts. Priced at $38 per
person.
CLUB HAPPENINGS
S PEAK ER SERI ES:
DR. FRANCES KINNE
Thursday, March 7 ∙ 11:30 a.m.
We are in for a treat with Dr. Frances Kinne as our speaker this month. She is The River
Club’s first female member, the first female University President to hold office in the state
of Florida, an American author and a beloved Jacksonville icon and treasure. Don’t miss
SAV E T HE DAT E ! this lunch. $25 per person exclusive of service charge and tax.
GEAR UP FOR THE 42ND GATE RIVER RUN!
Saturday, March 9
The Gate River Run is rapidly approaching. ALL GATE Club members are welcome and encouraged to join Team GATE. It’s a great
way to have fun with all your friends from the Club and be involved in Jacksonville’s largest participatory sporting event! Whether you
are running or walking, doing the 5K or 15K, it’s a great event you don’t want to miss. Get up and get training! Stop by the Fitness
Center for Gate River Run training schedules, and to sign up for Team River Club. You can also sign up on teamgateriverrun.com. Let’s
keep the momentum going and bring home a championship! Monday, February 18th: Team GRR Registration Closes. Sign up at the
Fitness Center front desk or at teamgateriverrun.com.
GATE RIVER RUN PASTA DINNER HOSTED AT EPPING FOREST YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
Wednesday, March 6 ∙ 6 p.m. ∙ Complimentary for team members
Fuel Up! Join us for a complimentary and casual Gate River Run Pasta Team Dinner at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club.
Reservations are required by Monday, March 4 via the Fitness Center front desk, by calling 904.739.7200, or on teamgateriverrun.
com. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
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SPA RESERVATIONS
Treat your mind, body and soul to one of our
luxurious spa packages. Unwind into pure relaxation
at the Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club where you
can seep into a sublime atmosphere of indulgence
surrounded by stunning views. Dozens of pampering
treatments, are just a click away.
CALENDAR River Club
OF THE Board Of
ARTS Directors
RIVER CLUB ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR 2019
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 CHAIRMAN
a standing ovation. As a convenience, The River Club gladly provides members complimentary Donald H. Horner III
transportation to and from the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre.
VICE CHAIRMAN
FLORIDA THEATRE Daniel Bean
IMMEDIATE
Join us for pre-dinner and drinks before a show at the Florida Theatre!
For more information, call 355.2787. PAST CHAIRMAN
Robert L . Wood, Jr.
Sinbad | Saturday, February 2
Herbert H. Peyton
Chalk | Tuesday, February 5
Lathun Brigman, Jr.
Cody Jinks | Friday, February 8
Aaron Lewis: State I’m In Tour | Saturday, February 9 Bruce A . Chappell
Havasi Pure Piano | Tuesday, February 12 Timothy Cost
Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross: Love Letters | Wednesday, February 13 Daniel J. Davis
Jo Koy: Break the Mold Tour | Thursday, February 14 Lisa D. Gufford
Lewis Black: The Joke’s on Us Tour | Friday, February 15 Robert M. Harris
Not In My House The Remix | Saturday, February 16 Charles Kauff man
Jake Shimabukuro | Tuesday, February 19 Sandra C. Ramsey
TIMES UNION CENTER
Jacksonville Symphony: Cirque Musica | Friday, February 1
Jacksonville Symphony: Cirque Musica | Saturday, February 2
Bethel Music Victory Tour | Tuesday, February 5
Jacksonville Symphony: Tchaikovsky Symphony No.1 | Friday, February 8 One Independent Drive
Suite 3500
Carol Burnett: An Evening of Laughter and Reflection | Friday, February 8 Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 354-1111
Patti LaBelle | Saturday, February 9
www.jaxriverclub.com
It’s Not You, It’s Me – The Second City | Thursday, February 14
For Accounting
Jacksonville Symphony: Daphnis and Chloe | Friday, February 15 & Saturday, February 16 questions, please
Stomp | Friday, February 15 & Saturday, February 16 call 273-7754
Girls Night: The Musical – Thursday, February 21 | Saturday, February 23 Like our Facebook page!
Extravaganza by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts | Saturday, February 23
Jacksonville Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope | Saturday, February 23
CLUB CLOSED
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUB Club Closed
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Kimberly Patterson Younkin, Director of Membership
Sydney Scheiding, Member Relations Manager
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Molly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator
FEBRUARY 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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VISIT US ONLINE AT Live Music Live Music
5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WWW.JAXRIVERCLUB.COM
Friday Night Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m. Prime Rib Buffet
Dining Events Club Events Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Chinese New Year
Friday Nighter
5-8 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursday Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wine Down Book Club
Adult Etiquette Wednesday 6 p.m. Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
Refresher | 6 p.m. 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Valentine's Day
Wednesday 5:30 - 9 p.m. Friday Night Buffet Prime Rib Buffet
5:30 - 9 p.m. Saturday | 5:30-9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday Murder Mystery
5:30 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays Live Music Club Closed
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. 5:30 – 9 p.m. For Private Event
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Master Chef Madness
High 5 Guyz Music Wednesday 6 p.m. Friday Night Buffet
Bingo | 7 p.m. 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday Kid's Drive-In Movie
6 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tini & Taco Thursdays
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wine Down Network-Tini
Wine Tasting Wednesday 5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday
Pinot & Pearls
6 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE
TIES & TEES
Tuesday, March 5 ∙ 5:30 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.
Sips & Safari
at White Oak Conservation
Saturday, April 13 ∙ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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, all inclusive.
Reservations are required, and space is limited,
please call 354.1111.
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.
Saturday, May 4 ∙ 6 - 8 p.m. Reservations are required by calling
354.1111.
SPOTTED AT THE RIVER CLUB!
MARCH EVENTS
Friday Nighter – Sports Theme
Friday, March 1
Ties & Tee’s
Tuesday, March 5
Team "Can't Remember Stuff" Members Speaker Series
Thursday, March 7
January Trivia Winners King Estate Wine Dinner
GHG Pasta Dinner
Thursday, March 7
Gate River Run
Saturday, March 9
Book Club
Thursday, March 14
Trivia
Tuesday, March 19
Mr. & Mrs. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Redmon & Guests
Mix & Mingle Mixology Class
Dancing on New Year's Eve Thursday, March 21
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, March 26
Network-Tini
Thursday, March 28
Mr. John Miller & Mrs. Marica Pendjer New Year's Eve
on New Year's Eve
Photo Booth Fun! EndZone Happy Hour Members & Players
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