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FEBRUARY 2020 Membership News and Happenings
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 2020
A LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
CHRIS MILLER
The new decade is off to a great start, and there’s no better place to enjoy Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart than at The River
Club! Chef Darek and his culinary team have a wonderful menu for you on this romantic evening. Trivia Night on Tuesday, February
18 is the perfect place to test your knowledge with friends and make new friends as you enjoy a little competition together.
I would like to say a special thank you to all of those in the VUE Society who helped us achieve our 2019 year-end membership
goal of 1150 members!
MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Invite the people in your life that you cherish and love the most to be Members
at The River Club . They will have the chance to create lifetime memories at our
events throughout the year! Explain to them that they can laugh with friends at our
happy hour and Friday Nighters, challenge their New Year’s Resolution goals with
our preferred pricing at Anytime Fitness, socialize at our monthly events and travel
to a network of worldwide clubs with their Membership.
Thank you to all of our Members who helped support our Club Membership family
and continue the tradition of sponsoring friends and family. The Club wouldn’t RECIPROCAL CLUB HIGHLIGHT
be here if it weren’t for all of you. Sponsoring new members continue to have its THE CLUB AT TREASURE ISLAND
perks! Please contact Kimberly Patterson at kyounkin@gatehospitality.com if you TREASURE ISLAND, FL
have anyone that might make a great addition to the Club.
Travel to Tampa Bay for a day of play at The Club
at Treasure Island. Located on the Gulf Intracoastal
Please help me provide a warm Welcome to our newest members:
Waterway at Boca Ciega Bay, members enjoy a
Mr. and Mrs. Nawrocki, Mr. and Mrs Weatherwax, Mr. Katz, Mr. Rey, Mr. and Mrs.
48-slip marina, pool with Tiki Bar, fitness center,
Carrico, Mr. and Mrs. Lott, Mr. and Mrs. Inman, Mr. and Mrs. Turpish, Mr. and Mrs.
tennis, massage services, and dining at Marker
Storm, Mr. Culmer, Mr. and Mrs. Portigliatti, Ms. Borngesser, Mr. Allen, Mr. and Mrs.
14 Restaurant & Lounge. Please contact Shannon
Gilbert, Ms. Albertie, Mr. and Mrs. Nixon, Mr and Mrs. M. Walden, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Bradford 904.354.0044 or via email one week prior
Walden.
to your travel for a Letter of Introduction. Pictured:
The McDermotts at The Club at Treasure Island.
CATERING CORNER
Breakaway from the everyday hustle and bustle at the
office and bring the staff to The River Club for an all-day
VUE SOCIETY retreat, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktail and tapas
PERK OF THE MONTH meeting -- all served with stunning views of Jacksonville.
Enjoy a complimentary Tower for Connect with the catering team at 904.354.1111 to schedule
Two in VUE34. something special.
Follow Us on Instagram!
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@jaxriverclub @jaxriverclub
904.354.1111 Jacksonville, Florida 32202
@jaxriverclubmember
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS FEBRUARY 2020
FEB FEB FEB
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FRIDAY NIGHTER SYMPHONY IN THE SKY
5 – 8 P.M. DINNER 6 P.M.
February kicks off National Wear Red Day CONCERT 7 P.M. SPEAKER SERIES
with the spotlight on the American Heart Join us for Symphony in the Sky featuring NETWORKING 11:30 A.M.
Month and Go Red for Women drawing a n e n s e m b l e f r o m t h e J a c ks o n v i l l e LUNCHEON NOON
attention to heart disease, the number Symphony and Chef Darek's limited à la Join us as we hear from Rick Catlett,
one killer of women and men. Throw on carte menu. $15 per person for the show, President and CEO of the TaxSlayer Gator
something red and join us for live music, exclusive of service charge and tax. Dinner Bowl. Reservations required, please call
extended happy hour, and our eagerly separate. Reservations required, please Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use the
anticipated bar tab drawing at 7 p.m. call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use the calendar page of your Club Member App.
calendar page of your Club Member App. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. $25
There is a 48- hour cancellation policy. per person, service charge and tax additional.
FEB FEB
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BOOK CLUB TRIVIA
6 P.M. CATCH UP FIRST QUESTION 6:30 P.M.
6:30 P.M. BOOK DISCUSSION Gather a group of up to eight people and join us for an exciting
Gather for our monthly Book Club and discussion of Small Wars evening of Trivia. Want to play and don’t have a team? Join the
by Lee Child. This book is part of the Jack Reacher series. Membership Team – no experience required. The winner gets
bragging rights. This event is complimentary. For reservations,
please call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use the calendar page
of your Club Member App. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
FEB FEB FEB
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REPTILE RALLY WINE TASTING FLORIDA FORUM
6 P.M. 6:30 P.M. HAPPY HOUR
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Jordan Boys with Southern Glazer Wine If you are going to hear The Women’s
Zoological Park visits The River Club with & Spirits will introduce you to some "New" B o a r d Wo l f s o n C h i l d r e n ’s H o s p i t a l
animals in tow for a Reptile Rally. Kids enjoy wines from the new world including Florida Forum speaker Jerry Rice, join us
dinner, a presentation, animal interaction, Unshackled Rose, Liquid Light Sauvignon for drinks at VUE34 or dinner in the St.
reptile crafts, and alligator tattoos! $20 per Blanc, Callaway Chardonnay, Unshackled Johns Dining Room. Take advantage of
child, service charge and tax additional. Re d B l e n d a n d C a l l a w a y C a b e r n e t our roundtrip door-to-door transportation
For reservations, please call Shannon at Sauvignon. $25 per person, service charge shuttle. VUE34 opens for happy hour at
904.354.0044 or use the calendar page of and tax additional. For reservations, please 4:30 p.m.
your Club Member App. There is a 48-hour call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use the
cancellation policy. calendar page of your Club Member App.
There is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 GEARING UP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10: TEAM GRR REGISTRATION CLOSES. SIGN UP TODAY! The Gate River Run is rapidly approaching. We want you on the Team! 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 on Saturday, March 7th. Whether you are running or walking, doing the 5K or 15K, it’s a great event you don’t want to miss. Stop by the Receptionist desk to sign up for Team River Club. You can also sign up on teamgateriverrun.com or on the Club Member App. PASTA DINNER HOSTED AT THE LODGE & CLUB WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 | 6 P.M. COMPLIMENTARY FOR TEAM MEMBERS Fuel Up! Join us for a complimentary and casual Gate River Run Pasta Team Dinner at The Lodge & Club. Reservations are required by Monday, March 2 via the Receptionist desk, or on your Club Member App. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you are not participating in the race, we encourage you to come and cheer your friends on at the pre-race dinner. $25 per person. Tax and service charge additional.
DINING FEBRUARY 2020
DOUBLE THE FUN MONDAY TEQUILA & TAPAS THURSDAYS
EVERY MONDAY ∙ 11:30 A.M. - 2 P.M. EVERY THURSDAY ∙ ENJOY FROM 4:30 - 7 P.M. DINING HOURS
Join us for lunch every Monday and bring Stop in VUE34 for Tapas and a tasty Tequila
a friend! Two dine for the price of one from cocktail from Tina & Eve. A tasteful value
LUNCH
Chef Darek’s delightful luncheon buffet. too delicious to miss! Receive one small Monday – Friday
$19.95 per person, plus service charge and plate appetizer when you order a small plate 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
tax. Enjoy a selection of soups, salads, cold appetizer from our Tapas Menu. Enjoy from
and hot entrées, and a variety of delectable 4:30 - 7 p.m. DINNER
desserts. Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday
Reservations are encouraged! Special valid 5:30 – 8 p.m.
for parties of 12 or fewer.
Thursday – Saturday
5:30 – 9 p.m.
TAPAS TUESDAYS
EVERY TUESDAY ∙ 4:30 - 7 P.M. VUE34
A tasteful value too delicious to miss! Receive Tuesday – Wednesday
one small plate appetizer when you order a 4:30 – 8 p.m.
small plate appetizer from our Tapas Menu.
Enjoy from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Thursday – Saturday
4:30 – 9 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT SEAFOOD BUFFET WEEKNIGHT
EVERY FRIDAY
DINNER DELIGHTS
Dive into our Seafood Buffet featuring chilled NEW!
Shrimp, Crab Claws, and Ahi Tuna. Enjoy an TUESDAY – THURSDAY
entrée of your choice from Maine Lobster to
WHISKEY WEDNESDAYS Grilled Salmon or Filet Mignon. Our famous
Join us in the St. John’s
EVERY WEDNESDAY traditional Bread Pudding and an assortment
Dining Room, where Chef
of desserts make for a sweet ending.
Savor any Four Roses Whiskey for HALF Darek’s weekly duo of new
Priced at $56.95 per person. Please call
OFF in VUE34 with prices ranging from $3 – entrees delight diners.
904.354.1111 or reservations.
$3.50! You can’t beat the deal! Join us for a
great Whiskey along with live music.
PRIME RIB BUFFET
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS NEW!
& LIVE MUSIC! EVERY SATURDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Enjoy any bottle of wine under $75 for half Enjoy hand-carved Prime
price in VUE34 or the St. Johns Dining Room. Rib, Chicken Marsala, She-
HAPPY HOUR Crab Soup, Tomato, Basil
We’ll even give you a to-go bag to take the
HALF PRICE DRINK SPECIALS IN VUE34 and Mozzarella Salad,
wine home with you if you do not finish it!
4:30 - 7 P.M. ∙ TUESDAY-FRIDAY Lemon Grilled Asparagus,
Live music awaits in VUE34.
Single Malt Scotches and Cognacs and an array of delicious
excluded. Live music every desserts. Priced at $42 per
Service charge & tax is additional for person.
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
all F&B features.
APR APR
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SIPS & SAFARI AT WHITE OAK
Meet at 11:00 a.m. at White Oak
Ready for an adventure? Make plans to join an exclusive group – only 30
ADULT ETIQUETTE REFRESHER lucky members -- for Sips & Safari at White Oak Conservation in Yulee, Florida.
6:30 p.m.
White Oak Conservation is a 16,000 acre haven filled with birds, carnivores,
Need a refresher on timeless etiquette rules? Don’t be rhinos, antelope, buffalo, okapi, swine, deer, equids, and much more. Meet
shy, join us for a four-course meal paired with wine, us at White Oak and enjoy a two-hour safari tour, a gourmet lunch with beer
and learn the dos and don’ts of fine dining. $60 per and wine, and the opportunity to feed giraffes and touch the rhinos. Bring your
person, service charge and tax additional. Reservations cameras. Reservations are required, and space is limited. $160 per person, all-
required, please call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use inclusive. Only a few spots remain! Reservations required, please call Shannon
the calendar page of your Club Member App. There is at 904.354.0044 or use the calendar page of your Club Member App. There is
a 48-hour cancellation policy. a 48-hour cancellation policy.
MAR MARCH
27 EVENTS
KID’S ETIQUETTE COMING IN
2020
6:30 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, a shirt,
and a tie – sport coat is optional. Ladies,
please wear a dress or a blouse and
skirt. Ages 4-12. $35 per child, service
charge and tax additional. Reservations
required, please call Shannon at Gate River Run Pasta Dinner
904.354.0044 or use the calendar at The Lodge & Club
page of your Club Member App. There Wednesday, March 4
is a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Friday Nighter
Friday, March 6
APR MAY Gate River Run
Saturday, March 7
29 7 Book Club
Thursday, March 12
Speaker Series
Thursday, March 12
Whiskey Tasting
SYMPHONY IN THE SKY Tuesday, March 17
Dinner 6 p.m.
Concert 7 p.m. TEQUILA DINNER Trivia
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24
Join us for Symphony in the Sky featuring
an ensemble from the Jacksonville Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Siete de Mayo
Kid’s Etiquette
Symphony and Chef Darek's limited à la as we host our inaugural Tequila Dinner! Chef
Friday, March 27
carte menu. $15 per person for the show, Darek and his team prepare hors d’oeuvres
exclusive of service charge and tax. Dinner and a three-course dinner paired with four Wine Dinner
separate. Reservations required, please types of Tequila. Reservations required, Friday, March 27
call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use the please call Shannon at 904.354.0044 or use
calendar page of your Club Member App. the calendar page of your Club Member App. Club Closed for Private Event
There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Saturday, March 28
River Club
CALENDAR OF THE ARTS Board Of
RIVER CLUB ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Directors
2020
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
CHAIRMAN
alone are worth a standing ovation. As a convenience, The River Club gladly provides members Daniel K. Bean
complimentary transportation to and from the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre.
VICE CHAIRMAN
FLORIDA THEATRE Robert M. Harris
Join us for pre-dinner and drinks before a show at the Florida Theatre!
For more information, call 904.355.2787. IMMEDIATE
PAST CHAIRMAN
Kansas Point of Know Return Tour | Saturday, February 1 Donald H. Horner III
Blippi Live | Thursday, February 6
Herbert H. Peyton
Franco Escamillia | Friday, February 7
Bruce A . Chappell
Abba Mania | Wednesday, February 12
Daniel J. Davis
Black Violin: Impossible Tour | Friday, February 14
Lisa D. Gufford
An Evening with Drew & Ellie Holcomb: The You & Me Tour | Saturday, February 15
Charles Kauff man
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow with Kevin Smith | Friday, February 21
Sandra C. Ramsey
Dinosaur World | Saturday, February 22
Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power | Thursday, February 27 Ike Sherlock
Little River Band with Special Guest Lords of 52nd Street | Saturday, February 29 Brian Wolfburg
Orrin W. Young
TIMES-UNION CENTER
Jacksonville Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony | Saturday, February 1
Jacksonville Symphony: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back | Saturday, February 8
Jacksonville Symphony: A Romantic Valentine | February 14 and 15
Bandstand | February 18– 23
Jacksonville Symphony: Beethoven’s Mass in C | February 21 and 22
One Independent Drive
Dancing with the Stars 2020 | Wednesday, February 26 Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Applause Talent | February 28 and 29 Phone: 354-1111
www.jaxriverclub.com
DINNER & SHOW PACKAGE!
Contact Shannon at 904.354.0044 for dinner & show packages or discount tickets for FSCJ
For Accounting
Broadway Artist Series tickets. Park in the garage and enjoy roundtrip transportation making for
questions, please
a seamless evening.
call 273-7754
Bandstand | February 18 – 23
Like our Facebook page!
Hamilton | March 17 - 29 (Currently a waitlist. Tickets NOT guaranteed)
Anastasia | April 21– 26
CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUB
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Kimberly Patterson, Director of Membership
Shannon Bradford, Member Relations Manager
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, AM Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Molly Lozano, Marketing Coordinator
FEBRUARY 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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VISIT US ONLINE AT Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WWW.JAXRIVERCLUB.COM
Prime Rib Buffet
5:30-9 p.m.
Dining Events Club Events
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Live Music 5 –7 p.m. Tapas & Tequila Live Music CLUB CLOSED
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for Private Event
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wine Down
Weeknight Delights Wednesday Weeknight Delights Friday Night
Whiskey Wednesday Seafood Buffet
Weeknight Delights Friday Nighter
5 - 8 p.m.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Two for One Tapas Tuesday Wine Down Tapas & Tequila Live Music Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Weeknight Delights Whiskey Wednesday Speaker Series Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet
11:30 a.m. Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.
Weeknight Delights
Symphony in the Sky
6 p.m. Book Club Valentine's Day Dinner
6 p.m. 5:30 - 9 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Wine Down Tapas & Tequila CLUB CLOSED Live Music
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday Thursdays for Private Event 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday Prime Rib Buffet
Weeknight Delights Weeknight Delights
Weeknight Delights 5:30-9 p.m.
Trivia
6:30 p.m. Reptile Rally
6 p.m.
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Two for One Tapas Tuesday Wine Down Tapas & Tequila Live Music CLUB CLOSED
Lunch Buffet 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday Thursdays 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for Private Event
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. * Dining at The Lodge
Florida Forum Happy Whiskey Wednesday Friday Night
Weeknight Delights & Club is available.
Hour | 4:30 p.m. Seafood Buffet
Weeknight Delights
Wine Tasting
6:30 p.m.
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Boating Safely, Boating
Instruction, and Safety Course
Saturday, February 29
Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ∙ The Marina Office
Join us if you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course. This beginner boating
class gives you the knowledge to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. And
yes, there will be a test where a passing grade is required to receive the license and certification.
You’ll receive a coursebook along with the proper paperwork needed to send to registration
authorities. Enjoy a Continental breakfast and deli lunch with beverages. $50 per student, service
charge and tax additional. Registration is required by Wednesday, February 19, by contacting
Harbormaster Keith Keller at 904.739.7150 or via kkeller@efyc.com.
Topics include Introduction to Boating, Boating Law, Boat Safety Equipment, Safe Boating,
Navigation, Boating Problems, Trailering, Protecting and Storing Your Boat, Hunting and Fishing,
Water-skiing and River Boating. http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/2011/abs.php.
Florida law requires all boaters born after January 1, 1988, to have taken and passed the Florida
State Boater Education Course taught by certified USCG AUX Instructors. Passing grade candidates
receive a card from the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, NASBLA, which
gives a student discount on boat insurance rates and a boater’s certification card from the Fish
and Wildlife Conservation.
Valentine's Day Dinner
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
5:30 - 9 P.M.
Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day -- and with a romantic view high above
the city. Make plans to dine with your someone special with us. Our culinary
team creates a delicious prix fixe menu. $80 per person, service charge and
tax additional. For reservations, please call 904.354.1111. There is a 48-hour
cancellation policy.
FIRST COURSE
Lobster Bisque
Cognac, Creme Fraiche, Chive Croustade
SECOND COURSE
Salad of Fresh Mozzarella, Ripe Tomatoes, Aged Balsamic Vinegar
Infused Olive Oil
ENTREE
Seared Chilean Sea Bass
Saffron Lemon Grass Fond, Stewed Red Tomatoes, Chive Risotto
Malbec-Marinated Domestic Lamb Loin
Goat Cheese Croustade with Parsnips, Sweet Onion Chutney
Medallions of Beef Tenderloin
Truffle Scallion Potato, Foie Gras, Haricot Vert, Meritage Jus
DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Heart
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