0213 ncq newsletter

FEBRUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER

2 • FEBRUARY 2013 • NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS

President, C.Robert Foy

Vice-President, Sean Galvin

Secretary, Richard Meade

Treasurer, James Egan

General Counsel, Robert Sheffield

Immediate Past President, F. Michael McNally

GOVERNORSTerms expiring 2013

Barbara NestorBart BoncaldoPaul O’Sullivan

Fred WalshBarbara Le Bel

Terms Expiring 2014Gail Bell

Jane HoweKevin Mantville

Gregory SeymourianArthur Foley

Terms expiring 2015Larry Babb

Robert MartellMartin Joyce

Carol McClintockEllen McWade

HOUSE COMMITTEESean Galvin, Chairperson

RECIPROCITY COMMITTEEVincent Santosuosso, Jr., Chairperson

BOWLING COMMITTEEDeDe Dalton-Martell, Chairpserson

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEELarry Babb & Deanna Seymourian, Co-Chairs

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEFran Foy & Barbara Le Bel, Co-Chairs

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEAlice Welch, Chairperson

Main Line: 617-773-9300Members Line: 617-773-5025

Fax: 617-773-5817Email: [email protected]

Address: 27 Glendale Road, Quincy, MA 02169

DRESS CODELadies:

Appropriate dress is necessary for lunch and dinner.

Gentlemen: Lunch: Business Casual

Dinner: Jacket and collared shirt or jacket and mock turtleneck.

Tie is optional.

DINING ROOM HOURSLunch: Tues. - Fri., Noon - 2:00pm

Dinner: Tues. - Sat., 6:00pm - 9:00pmClosed on Mondays

RESERVATIONSReservations for lunch and dinner are required.

Reservations for lunch must be made by 10:30am and by 3:30pm for dinner. We need to have your

reservations prior to these times in order to adequately staff the dining room.

NEWSLETTER STAFFLarry Babb & Deanna Seymourian

Co-Editors

Ann Collins, Barbara LeBel, Susan Egan, Eileen McDonnell,

Shyla Settles and all club membersContributors

Maura WilsonGraphic Designer

Board of Governors General Information

NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB NEWS • FEBRUARY 2013 • 3

Board of Governors General Information President’s Letter

Dear Fellow Members,

The winter doldrums are upon us. This is the time of year when the restaurant business suffers. It is also true for dining clubs, such as ours. This year, your Board of Governors and your officers, have approved, a three month trial during January, February and March, to try to lessen the impact of the expected decrease in dining revenue. For this trial period, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be designated as casual dining evenings. The dress code for these evenings will be “business casual” as is our lunch dress code. No sneakers, flip flops or jeans are acceptable and jackets for men are not required. Our hope is that this effort will help the Club’s revenue projections and draw more business to our wonderful dining experience.

With this temporary change in our dress code, it is a terrific opportunity to invite guests to join you and allow them to experience our Club’s hospitality. If each of us is able to bring in one new member, our membership will be complete. Remember, the initiation fee has been reduced to $100 for the next 100 members. Now is the time to take advantage of these changes and invite friends and family to join. If each of us does our part, our Club will continue to have a bright future.

As part of the ongoing work to revitalize the Club, with the help of Vice President Sean Galvin and our Manager Marty McGovern, the party bar is undergoing a makeover. Stop by and check it out. It will be spectacular when finished.

Stay safe and warm this winter.

Yours truly,C. Robert FoyPresident

Message from The General Manager

To all of our Members,

It is nice to report that the Club has been busy with Neighborhood Club members and Milton Hoosic Club’s members utilizing the Club.

Again this year Valentine’s Night will be held on Thursday, February 14th. This is a popular night at the Club, so please make your reservations early. Joel as usual will create a mouth watering “Sweetheart Menu”. The dinner, together with romantic music, will create a memorable evening for all.

Work is being done on the party bar. It is our goal to improve the appearance of the party bar and the room itself to make it more desirable to potential guests and wedding planners.

I would like to remind you to think of the Club when you are planning a meeting, wedding, shower or any special event. As a member, you have access to special rates and the best event planners on the South Shore!

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Club.

Best Wishes,

Marty


ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEEAfter days of decorating over the last two weekends

in November, the Club was ready to entertain for the holidays. Volunteer staff, members and entertainment committee spent countless hours to prepare for this time of year, and the result was wonderful. The new tree and the living room mantel were highlights this year with many members and their families having holiday pictures taken in front of them.

The Christmas Social was our first event, attended by 100 members and guests dancing to the music of Tom Pittman and Linda and enjoying the delicious cuisine prepared by Joel.

It was a full house, as usual, for Breakfast with Santa. There was a great variety of breakfast foods served to over 120 children, parents and grandparents. Mr and Mrs Claus arrived to deliver the gifts to over 70 children who patiently awaited their arrival by having their faces painted, and busying themselves with games and ornament making. Again, a great success.

New Year’s Eve was a glorious evening, hampered only by the many members who had to cancel because of having developed the flu. The chef’s choices for the evening were as elegant as they were delicious. The atmosphere for the evening was relaxing and comfortable. Seating time was your choice, as was the entrée. Most everyone chose to linger over dessert and coffee and then adjourned to the ballroom for dancing and awaiting the arrival of the New Year. Music was provided by the Joe Contrino trio.

The event we have all been waiting for is coming January 26th, the popular Chef/Manager Night. Marty, Joel and staff show off their culinary talents with a spectacular meal and a unforgettable elegant evening.

Save the Date:Movie Night, February 7th

Valentine’s Dinner, February 14thGame Night, February 21th

Irish Night, March 16thItalian Night, April 26th

Hope to see you all at these great events!

Committee Reports


Committee Reports

MEMBER –GUEST BOWLING TOURNAMENT JANUARY 13, 2013

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEIn conjunction with the Club’s 100th Anniversary

celebration, the 100 new memberships will be accepted at a decreased initiation fee of $100. Now is a perfect time to bring guests to enjoy the superior service and cuisine that the Club is known for. Let your guests be honored by being counted among the next 100.

We welcome our newest Neighborhood Club members: Lorraine Buckman of Quincy and and Robert and Kathleen Kolson of Braintree. We are happy you have chosen to enjoy The Neighborhood Club membership experience. We look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for your outstanding response in sending your e-mail addresses to the office. Communication by e-mail will be more timely and less expensive than postal mail. If you have not already done so, please take the time to send or drop off your e-mail address at the office.

BOWLING COMMITTEEOn Sunday, January 13, 26 bowlers representing both

the morning and evening leagues joined their guests on the lanes for the Member-Guest Tournament supervised by Roy Berggren. The alleys were sparkling (Thank you, Alex) and the bowlers were revved up and ready to play. For the first string each participant bowled one ball per box; for the second string each participant bowled two balls per box. Members Bob Martell and Barbara Walsh won prizes for the highest scores in the member category; guests Michael Dalton and Maryalice Gallagher won prizes for highest scores in the guest category. Both Carmella Hammerle and Jim McTiernan were recognized for their effort and participation. Chef Joel and staff prepared a delicious brunch for club members and their guest to enjoy including carving stations, breakfast foods, brunch foods and a salad table. The seventy plus club members and their guests loved the feast that was topped off with hot fudge sundaes. The entire event was delightful and fun.

The Bowling League is now halfway through this season’s schedule. Teams 4 and 6 continue to vie for first place. Lorraine Coakley and Barbara Walsh share the honors for high woman’s match with scores of 181.


Neighborhood Club Improvements

Marty has started working on the much needed face lift for the party bar. So far, new molding on the walls have been installed, the bar has received new molding, paint and a beautiful new granite countertop. Be sure to check in and see the progress on this project which is being completely in small stages as to not interfere with our banquet events. The next steps include a new wall display for liquor, impressive lighting and an over all updated and sophisticated atmosphere.

The Party Bar before...

Making progress on the molding and paint...

So far, so good! Keep an eye out for the next round of improvements,

they are sure to impress!


NOTICE... NOTICE... NOTICE A couple of odd things are going to happen at February’s

Mystery Movie NightFIRST:

Mystery Movie Night will be held on the first Thursday of February: February 7, 2013

SECOND: WE WILL TELL YOU THE NAME OF THE MOVIE —

that is, if you are clever enough to figure out the clues in this ad.

But whether you guess the movie or not, you will have a laugh filled evening at

Mystery Movie NightDate: Thursday, February 7, 2013

Time: 5:30 cocktails, 6:30 dinner, 7:30 movieCost: $23.00 all inclusive: dinner, dessert & coffee

FREE POPCORN

We entertain you in the dark...We keep you in the dark......

We are the keepers of the DARK. You can have so much fun in the dark!!!

Don’t forget — make your reservations now!!


FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Gail BellFred WalshDon Hussey

Edith MarianoDonna PetersDavid Butler

Maureen CrowleyElise Markarian

John O’BrienWalter O’Leary

CONDOLENCESCondolences to the family of

Dr. Joan Hallisey.

Condolences to the family of Mr. Kenneth Langley.

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONESFive Years

Warren and Catherine Blair

Fifteen YearsDr. William Frates

HAPPY ANNIVERSARYBarbara and Fred WalshDarlene and Larry Babb

BOOK CLUB IDonna Sweeney chose Live By Night by Dennis Lehane for our January read. Most of us thought it was certainly not his best and gave it an overall rating of 7 for story content and writing. For me, too many gangster characters and organized crime mayhem. Our next meeting is February 5th and the book chosen by Roseann, is Save Me by Lisa Scottoline, A New York Times best selling author, Edwards award winning author and President of Mystery writers of America. Good reading to all.

BOOK CLUB IIJanuary’s book Club selection , Mrs. Tom Thumb

by Melanie Benjamin sparked a lively discussion full of opinions. February book is Light Between The Oceans by M.L. Stedman. “After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young, bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the grieving Isabel hears a baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby.” This will be discussed Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Paula McLain’s book, Paris Wife, was suggested for March and Live by Night by Dennis Lehane was chosen as the book for April. for those of you looking for suggestions for a good read, try Penny Vincenzi Trilogy - 1. No Angel, 2. Something Dangerous, 3. Into Temptation.

Maureen Collins will be contact person until April, when Rachel will return. Please call Maureen if you would like to join in any discussion and she will make your reservations for lunch.

Hello to Darlene and Ellen from your friends at Book Club!

GET WELL SOONContinued best wishes to Darlene Babb after her recent surgery.

NCQ DRINK OF

THE MONTH

Pomegranate, Vodka & Grenadine

Ask your server!

Announcements & Members’ Notes


GET WELL SOONGet Well wishes to Paula Santosuosso after a lengthy stay in the hospital.

CONGRATULATIONS To members Dr. Tom Fitzgerald, Dr. John Dalton

and Tom Zukauskus for all being nominated for the Henry Bosworth Quincy Sun Award.

Congratulations to Mike McFarland on being unanimously reelected to a second term as

Quincy City Council President.

Congratulations to Bob and Kathy Mitchell on the birth of a grandson, Robert Xaviar Mitchell,

born in NYC on January 16, weighing 7 lbs 14 oz.

MEMBERS NOTESAngela White, granddaughter of Barbara and Fred Walsh is booked for a fabulous trip to Washington D.C. for the Presidential inauguration. Angela is among a group of middle school children from her school in Hingham which will leave for the 4-day excursion. The visit will include attending the inauguration and one of the balls along with visits to many of the local sites. It sounds like an unforgettable adventure

ROLL OF HONOROur goal is to recognize every club member who has served in our Armed Forces. Please give your name to the office so that we may list.

FREDERICK WALSH, US Navy

CHECK YOUR CLOSETS PLEASE!Bobbi Leary has someone’s Ellen Tracy black 3/4 coat with fur collar and someone has her Pendleton black 3/4 coat with fur collar. Mixup could have happened back in November at Night of Thanks. If you brought a guest, please be kind enough to check with them. Coat has sentimental value and would like to get back to it’s original owner.

UPCOMING GAME NIGHTWatch for details for Game Night on Thursday, February 21, 2013.

CORRECT TO JANUARY’S NEWSLETTERWe had Kim Moran’s last name incorrectly shown

as “Morgan” but it is “Moran”. Our apologies.

Announcements & Members’ Notes

CONGRATULATIONSTom Zukauskas, retired CEO of Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts was recently honored for his 33 years of service to the organization. His portrait was dedicated and will hang in Quincy’s headquarters. Congratulations to Tom for such exceptional service.

WINTER SPECIAL!Don’t let Old Man Winter Get You Down!

Plan a Casual Weeknight Getaway at the Club

On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings during January, February and March

members are invited to dine casually in the Members Lounge and Dining Room.

To encourage everyone to get out of the house and take advantage of our wonderful menu offerings, the lunchtime dress code

has been extended through dinner.

Come and relax by the fire and savor Joel’s creations.

We look forward to seeing you all this winter. During these off-peak winter days, it is more

important than ever to support our Club!

Normal dining attire is required as usual on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sneakers, flip flops and jeans are not allowed.


Valentine’s Day

Every Feb. 14, men and women (but mostly men) are expected to express their affection for their significant other by “surprising” them with gifts of flowers, candy, jewelry, dining and greeting cards in the annual love-fest known as Valentine’s Day.

Although the exact roots of Valentine’s Day are unknown, historians speculate that once upon a time -- we’re talking third century AD here -- the Roman emperor forbade young soldiers to wed, believing that single men made better fighters. However, a rebel bishop named Valentine continued to wed young couples in secrecy. Eventually he was discovered and put to death, but not before writing a note to the jailer’s daughter, which was signed, “From your Valentine.”

Whether or not Bishop Valentine was actually murdered on Feb. 14 remains a mystery, but that particular day was declared Valentine’s Day some 220 years after the clergyman’s death sentence.

Here’s a few fun facts about how Valentine’s Day evolved over the last few centuries:

1. We eat chocolate on Valentine’s Day because in the old days, it was supposed to inspire love. We’ve all heard that chocolate is an aphrodisiac, and while that may be true, the candy ritual is far older than that. In medieval times, women would eat sweet and sometimes bizarre food -- including chocolate -- the night before Valentine’s Day. This was supposed to inspire dreams in which they would envision their future spouse.

2. Cupid is misrepresented by Valentine’s Day. The original Cupid was a demigod in Roman mythology; he was the son of Venus, goddess of beauty and love. Over centuries, Christianity mingled with the old belief system, and Cupid was reduced to a cherub, one of the choirs of angels -- which is why these days he is only found stamped on Valentine’s Day apparel as a chubby baby sporting a bow and arrow and impossibly tiny wings.

3. The first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards were produced in the 1840s. The invention of this time-honored tradition is credited to a woman by the name of Esther Howland of Massachusetts, who developed a successful business by making Valentines out of lace, paper and floral décor. She is often referred to as “the Mother of the American Valentine.”

4. Richard Cadbury created the first box of Valentine’s Day chocolate. Another Valentine pioneer of the 1800s, Richard Cadbury cashed in on the holiday by using his father’s chocolate company to create the first marketed box of love-symbolizing candy. Although, Cadbury’s motives might have been two-fold -- doctors of the same era often prescribed chocolate to patients who were suffering from heartbreak.

HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

BOWLERS HAVE MORE FUN!

Celebrate! Not to be out done — Michael treated us to a strike

Can you guess who made a strike?

THURS., FEBRUARY 14, 2013 SPECIAL SWEETHEART MENU

SOFT ROMANTIC MUSIC

CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROMANTIC TABLE FOR TWO!

COME AND CELEBRATE

AT THE NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB OF QUINCY

Valentine’s Day

SUN. MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT.

Calendar of Event - February 2013

1 2

GROUNDHOG’S DAY

3

Club Closed

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

4

Club Closed

5

2 vs. 74 vs. 8

6

5 vs. 103 vs. 6

7

MOVIE NIGHT

8 9

10

Club Closed

11

Club Closed

12

3 vs. 57 vs. 10

13

1 vs.94 vs. 6

14

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

A.M. BOWLING

15 16

17

Club Closed

18

Club Closed

PRESIDENT’S DAY

19HOUSE

COMMITEE

BOOK CLUB II

6 vs. 5 1 vs. 2

20

7 vs. 83 vs. 9

21

GAME NIGHT

A.M. BOWLING

22 23

24

Club Closed

25

Club Closed

26

4 vs. 56 vs. 10

27

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

28

A.M. BOWLING

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