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PRESIDENT S CORNER Dear Fellow Members: Thank you all for the extraordinary joint effort that led to the closing our 49-year lease with the River House in December. It is a remarkable achievement that would not have been possible without the loyalty and support of each of you. We plan a party in the spring to celebrate this milestone and hope as many of you as possible will attend. We are particularly grateful to the support of our members who live in the River House and to their board, which worked constructively to ensure the continued mutual success of our great club and the distinguished building that we are fortunate to call home. Now we are able to implement planned renovations, revitalize our offerings and thoughtfully expand our membership. I encourage your support, involvement and suggestions as we enter this exciting new era for the club. WHAT S NEW THIS WINTER AT THE RIVER CLUB Sincerely, Charles Berry Water Exercise Classes with Terri Villa Water Exercise Classes with Terri Villa Mondays & Wednesdays in March, April, and May Classes at 8:30am & 9:30am, 55 minutes each class this new class for cardio, muscle building,and a fun workout for everyone! AFTER SCHOOL CHESS PROGRAM INSTRUCTED BY TRI-STATE CHESS REGULARLY SCHEDULED ON TUESDAYS OTHER DAYS AVAILABLE, PLEASE INQUIRE Children will learn the rules and ready know the basics will learn opening ideas, formations, and patterns. Ages 5+. CONTACT US RIVER CLUB NYC GENERAL MANAGER MANAGER@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM ACCOMMODATIONS BEDROOMS@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM TENNIS BOOKINGS TENNIS@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM DINING ROOM RESERVATIONS DINING@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM CLUB CONCIERGE CONCIERGE@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM SQUASH BOOKINGS SQUASH@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM SWIM BOOKINGS POOL@RIVERCLUBNYC.COM WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Mr. Dennis Basso & Mr. Michael Cominotto Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burch IV (Melissa) Ms. Victoria Donaldson Mr. & Mrs. Richard Farley (Chele) Mr. Christopher Gates Mr. & Mrs. Marc Glimcher (Fairfax) Ms. Loretta Glucksman Mr. Nicholas Grace Mr. Jordan Kemp Mr. & Mrs. Erik Lisher (Andrea) Mr. & Mrs. Josh Lieb (Beata) Mrs. Nancy Lieberman & Mr. Mark Ellman Ms. Serena Marron Ms. Elizabeth Birchmore Mellgard Mr. & Dr. Justin Nance (Erin) Mr. & Mrs. Krishnamurthy Narayanan (Ramya) Ms. Campbell Morgan Sechrest Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Tingley (Francesca) Ms. Wells Spencer Thorne Mr. & Mrs. Axel Wilhelmsen (Jane) Ms. Carolyn Zimmer Scan the QR code to register for River Club e-mail subscriptions Username- riverclub Password-1931 2 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM
DINING & SOCIAL EVENTS SUNDAY BRUNCH FEBRUARY 26, MARCH 19 11:30 A.M. The Culinary Program at the River Club continues to offer farm fresh, organic ingredients that are locally grown. The Farm-to-Table experience is enhanced by the seasonal flavors and creativity that green markets allow. WINTER FOOD & BEVERAGE SCHEDULE: MONDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge 12noon to 6pm Bar Service Available to 9 P.M. TUESDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge: 12 noon to 6 P.M. Casual Dinner in the Bar: 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. WEDNESDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge: 12 noon to 6 P.M. Prix Fixe (Dining Room or Bar): 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. THURSDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge: 12 noon to 6 P.M. Casual Dinner in the Bar: 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. FRIDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge: 12 noon to 6 P.M. Bar Service Available to 9 P.M. SATURDAY & SUNDAY Lunch in the Pool Lounge: 12 noon to 6 P.M. Bar Service Available to 9 P.M. Reservations are recommended for dinner on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Please call 212-751-0100 ext. 119 to reserve. WEDNESDAY DINNERS PRIME RIB/SEAFOOD 6:00PM - 10:00PM Enjoy weekly dinners specializing in prime rib or lobster entrees, as well as a variety of other savory dishes. SOCIAL EVENTS WINTER MAH JONGG Wednesdays, beginning February 2 10:00am 1:00pm 14 Sessions and extended hours! Lunch available to order. Intermediate & Advanced players are welcome. 7TH GRADE DANCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00PM - 10:00PM 7th Grade won t be complete without a dance! Bring your friends and enjoy a live DJ and canapes. 5TH GRADE DANCE SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, APRIL 7 7:00PM - 9:00PM WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM 3
SPORTS EVENTS I TENNIS INTER-CLUB EVENTS: Polo De Paris at The River Club, March 10 & 11 Meadow Club Visitors Day, Inter-Club Tournament Save the Date: Saturday June 17, 2017 Spend the day enjoying competitive tennis and social fun on the beautiful grass courts at The Meadow Club in Southampton, NY. From Left: Finalists, Mike Kempner, Alan Wilkinson, Head Professional Paul Saputo, Champions Jim Coleman & Tony Malkin WEEKDAY ROUND ROBINS Women s Round Robins Every first Tuesday of the month from 10:30am to 12pm with lunch to follow. Join us for tennis and social fun. Contact the Tennis Desk to sign up for Tuesday March 7th The River Club Junior Girls Team enjoyed playing home and away matches this past Fall with Heights Casino. JUNIOR INTER-CLUB MATCHES: Spring Break Camp Monday March 20th through Thursday March 23rd Drop Off Camp for ages 5 to 14: 10:00am to 3:30PM Non-Drop Off Camp for ages 3 and 4: 10:30AM to 1:00PM The children will enhance their skills in Squash, Tennis and Swimmingwhile at the same time having an enjoyable day. Our Junior Team competed at Town Tennis. We ll have a home match in February. NEW FROM THE PRO SHOP! L Etoile Sport and Sofibella women s clothing and the newest models of Wilson and Babolat Racquets El Medano players relax in The River Club Garden. SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL TENNIS DINNER Wednesday, April 26 River Club Tennis Chair, Richard Krantz, and River Club and El Medano players, enjoying the event Heights Casino Juniors at The River Club River Club President Charles Berry and Kitty Berry with Lorena Supervielle and El Medano President Juan Supervielle 4 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM
SPORTS EVENTS I POOL POOL HOURS EVERY DAY 10:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. WINTER SESSION MONDAY JANUARY 2 THROUGH FRIDAY MARCH 17 PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Private swim lessons can be scheduled any day of the week. Lessons can be private or semi-private pending on your preference. PRIVATE POOL PARTIES AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION Make a big splash with a swimming pool themed party for any occasion. Interactive games and activities can be arranged upon request. JUNIOR SWIM PROGRAM This program will have interactive games and drills that will teach your child the fundamentals of swimming and water safety. The Junior Program will develop, improve, and refine your child s swimming abilities. Our Swim Instructors will use their aquatics knowledge to provide the most efficient lessons in an educational and fun environment. MONDAY 3:45-4:30pm 4 year olds 4:45-5:30pm 5-6 year olds 5:45-6:30pm 7-10 year olds TUESDAY 10:30-11:00am 4 year olds 11:00-11:30am 3 year olds 3:45-4:30pm 3-4 year olds 4:45-5:30pm 5-6 year olds 5:00-5:45pm 6-7 year olds 5:45-6:30pm 7-9 year olds WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:00am 3-4 year olds 2:15-3:00pm 3-4 year olds 3:45-4:30pm 3-4 year olds 4:45-5:30pm 5-6 year olds 5:00-5:45pm 6-7 year olds 5:45-6:30pm 7-9 year olds THURSDAY 10:30-11:00am 4 year olds 11:00-11:30am 3 year olds 2:15-3:00pm 3-4 year olds 3:45-4:30pm 4-5 year olds 4:45-5:30pm 6-7 year olds 5:00-5:45pm 7-9 years old FRIDAY 10:30-11:00am 2:00-2:45pm 3:15-4:00pm 3 year olds 6-7 year olds 4-5 year olds WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM 5
SPORTS EVENTS I SQUASH RIVER CLUB JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH 3-5 MINI SQUASH The River Club will be continuing the French MiniSquash Program this season for ages 4 to 7. This program will help mold both future recreational players and promising young champions. THE JUNIOR SQUASH PROGRAM MONDAY JANUARY 2 THROUGH FRIDAY MARCH 17 THE JUNIOR SQUASH PROGRAM The River Club is excited to announce that it has the sole US rights to the French MiniSquash program which vaulted World Champion Greg Gaultier to his fame. This introductory course is appropriate for ages 4-7, for both future recreational players and promising young champions. Please contact Elizabeth Sechrest for more information at elizabeth@sechrest.com. Brian Mathias, continues to run a very successful squash program which has enthusiastic junior attendance. The Squash Program automatically rolls over to next trimester. Please feel free to contact Brian Mathias with any questions at brian.squash@gmail.com 6 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM
EVENTS TO REMEMBER Our annual Winter events are always highly anticipated. Keep these in your social calendar for next year! WELCOME BACK FAMILY PARTY September 15, 2016 SPOOKY BINGO October 20, 2016 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM 7
5TH GRADE SPOOKY DISCO DANCE October 28, 2016 6TH GRADE DANCE September 23, 2016 MARTINI & BELLINI November 11, 2016 8 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM
EVENTS TO REMEMBER CHILDREN S HOLIDAY PARTY December 8, 2016 LADIES HOLIDAY LUNCHEON December 6, 2016 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM 9
CALENDER FEBRUARY Wednesday, Feb. 1 Water Exercise Classes 9:30am Thursday, Feb. 2 Mah Jongg (Beg. & Inter.) 10:00am Friday, Feb. 3 6th Grade Dance 7:00pm Friday, Feb. 3 Town Tennis at RC 6:00pm Tuesday, Feb. 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 Valentine s Ladies Luncheon 12:00pm Thursday, Feb. 9 Mah Jongg (Beg. & Inter.) 10:00am Friday, Feb. 10 Heights Casino at RC 6:00pm Saturday, Feb. 11 Casino Night 9:00pm Tuesday, Feb. 14 Thursday, Feb. 16 Mah Jongg (Beg. & Inter.) 10:00am Friday, Feb. 17 El Medano Tournament in Uruguay Tuesday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Feb. 23 Mah Jongg (Beg. & Inter.) 10:00am Friday, Feb. 24 7th Grade Dance 7:00pm Sunday, Feb. 26 Sunday Brunch 11:30am Tuesday, Feb. 28 Every Tuesday & Thursday Night Casual Dinner in the Bar 6-10pm MARCH Every Wednesday Night Prix Fixe Dinner in the Dining Room or Bar 6-10pm ` Thursday, Mar. 2 Mah Jongg 10:00am Friday, Mar. 3 Junior Squash Championships Saturday, Mar. 4 Junior Squash Championships Sunday, Mar. 5 Junior Squash Championships Monday, Mar. 6 Water Exercise Classes 8:30am Tuesday, Mar. 7 Wednesday, Mar. 8 Water Exercise Classes 9:30am Thursday, Mar. 9 Mah Jongg 10:00am Friday, Mar. 10 Polo at RC Saturday, Mar. 11 Polo at RC Monday, Mar. 13 Water Exercise Classes 8:30am Tuesday, Feb. 14 Wednesday, Mar. 15 Water Exercise Classes 9:30am Thursday, Mar. 16 Mah Jongg 10:00am Monday, Mar. 20 Water Exercise Classes 8:30am Wednesday, Mar. 22 Water Exercise Classes 9:30am Thursday, Mar. 23 Mah Jongg 10:00am Monday, Mar. 27 Water Exercise Classes 8:30am Wednesday, Mar. 29 - Water Exercise Classes 9:30am Thursday, Mar. 30 Mah Jongg 10:00am RECIPROCAL CLUB LISTING CERCLE MUNSTER - Luxembourg Tel: 011-352-47-06-431 / Fax: 011-352-47-25-871 Restrictions: August CHILTON CLUB - Boston, MA Tel: 617-266-4860 EL MEDANO TENNIS CLUB - Punta del Este, Uruguay Tel: 00.59.842.482.264 Restrictions: First two weeks of January HILLSBORO CLUB - Hillsboro Beach, FL Tel: 954-941-2220 / Fax: 954-785-4425 HURLINGHAM CLUB - Ranelagh Gardens, London Tel: 011-44-207-610-7400 / Fax: 011-44-207-731-1289 Restrictions: May visit the Club 14 times in any one calendar year in order to use the dining facilities and the grounds. A letter of introduction must be presented at the gate house. JOCKEY CLUB ARGENTINO - Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 054 11 4815 0022 Limit of 14 visits per year. Women and children ages 18 and under are not permitted to visit alone. Gentlemen must wear blue, black, or white jackets in the evening. JUPITER ISLAND CLUB - Hobe Sound, FL Tel: 772-402-4200 /Fax: 772-546-4303 (Note: March is their busy season advance reservations recommended.) Must stay overnight. LYFORD CAY CLUB - Nassau, Bahamas Tel: 242-362-4271 / Fax: 242-362-6487 Restrictions: Nov 25 29, Dec 24 Jan 4 & Feb 8 Apr 11- Must stay overnight. MERION CRICKET CLUB - Haverford, PA Tel: 610-642-5800 / Fax: 610-642-4317 Restrictions: May visit the Club 6 times in any one calendar year, not to exceed 14 days in total. MILL REEF CLUB - Antigua, West Indies Tel: 268.484.0707 / Fax: 268-460-4299 Restrictions: Dec. 24, 2017 Jan. 4, 2018 MOUNTAIN LAKE CLUB - Lake Wales, FL Tel: 863-679-2423 / Fax: 863-676-5602 Restrictions: May 1 Oct 31 ONWENTSIA CLUB - Lake Forest, IL Main Tel & Dining: 847-234-0120 / Golf: 847-234-6430/ Racquet Sports: 847-234- POLO DE PARIS - Paris, France Tel: 011-33-1-44-14-10-00 / Fax: 011-33-1-44-14-10-11 Restrictions: A letter of introduction, including all persons in your party, must be presented at the gate house. SANTA BARBARA CLUB - Santa Barbara, California Tel: 805-965-6547 Ext. 105 / Fax: 805-965-5177 Note: A letter of introduction, including all persons in your party, must be presented at the front desk upon arrival. SLOANE CLUB - Chelsea, London Tel: 011-44-207-730-9131 / Fax: 011-44- 207-730-6146 A letter of introduction must be presented at the front desk upon arrival. SOCIETA DEL WHIST - Torino, Italy Tel: 011-39-011-562-44-44 / Fax: 011-39-011-562-17-72 Restrictions: On Sundays, public holidays, month of August. Members can attend the W.F.Club for a period lasting up to two consecutive weeks in six months, for a total of four weeks in one year, as a general guideline, unless different rules being agreed. SULGRAVE CLUB - Washington, D.C. Tel: 202-462-5800 / Fax: 202-462-2650 Restrictions: Closed from end of June and re-opens after Labor Day, end of December. TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB - San Francisco, CA Tel: 415-362-4951 / Fax: 415-362-4451 Restrictions: Only lunch available. Ladies club - Gentlemen must be accompanied by Ladies. WEST CHOP CLUB - Vineyard Haven, MA Tel: 508-693-1005 /Fax: 508-693-5705 Restrictions: Low Season (Oct. May) minimum facilities and overnight rooms available. WOMAN S ATHLETIC CLUB OF CHICAGO - Chicago, IL Tel: 312-944-6123 / Fax: 312-944-6546 Restrictions: Men s night on the first Wednesday of each month for spa services. Men not permitted on the fitness floor. 10 WWW.RIVERCLUBNYC.COM