news & events march 2016

News & Events March 2016

Virginia Roemhild & Mary Fellner during the January Wagner Family Wine Dinner

Nicole & Gary Brose enjoying our Valentine’s Day Dinner

Max Pearl and Mary Caroline Gillam enjoying our Valentine’s Day Dinner

New Member Social for February

Club Happenings Coming in marCh

3 for $30 in MarchTuesday - Thursday

Seafood BuffetFriday Evenings

Surf & TurfSaturday Evenings

Florida Forum with Peyton Manning

(open for Dinner at 5 p.m.)Wednesday, March 2

Kids Etiquette DinnerFriday, March 4

Young Executive Leadership Luncheon with Ken Babby

Thursday, March 10

Gate River RunSaturday, March 12

Jameson TastingTuesday, March 15

Global Business LuncheonTuesday, March 15

Afternoon Tea with Courtney Lewis

Tuesday, March 22

Trivia NightThursday, March 24

Easter BrunchSunday, March 27

A Night of Blends!Tuesday, March 29

Reciprocal ClubThe Chatham Club - Savannah, GACelebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah with the Chatham Club! The Chatham Club, founded in 1968, is located on the 14th floor of the DeSoto Hilton Hotel situated in the center of the largest urban historical district in the United States. With a panoramic view of the historic district and the Savannah River, the Chatham Club has the added advantage of being one of the most established and most prestigious private clubs in Savannah.

The GATE River Run finish line is in sight for the big race on March 12! More than 400 Team Gate members will be out in full force either running or walking the 5K or the 15K. A new winning TEAM GATE Club will be crowned, as well as the overall fastest TEAM GATE male and female. Team members may pick up Team shirts and other materials at the Pasta Dinner at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Surf Club on March 10. For those not attending the dinner, materials may be picked up at the club on March 11. Please check the TEAM GATE website at www.teamgateriverrun.com for all the Team and race day information you’ll need. Good luck to all 5K and 15K TEAM GATE walkers and runners!

See You at the Finish Line!

Celebrate the accomplishments of your soon-to-be graduate by hosting a catered party at The River Club this spring. The Club’s private rooms, each sporting dramatic views of the city below, are ideally suited for a family brunch, evening reception or dinner party. And look to our Event Coordinators to assist with entertainment, flowers, a cake and even a photographer to capture this special moment. To tour, discuss party

options and review menus, please call the Catering Department at 354-1111.

Hats Off to the Graduates2016

Catering Corner

Club Happenings

3 Courses for $30Tuesday - Thursday Value Special

Month of MarchIncludes House Salad and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée

The St. Johns Dining Room continues to delight members with its flavor and fashion. Service charge & tax additional.

Cider Marinated Pork Tenderloin: Mango Lime Salsa, Crispy OnionsChicken Parmesan: Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast with Asiago &

Parmesan Cheese atop Buttered Egg Noodles and finished with Fresh Marinara Sauce Steamed Little Neck Clams: Fusilli Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Bean Broth

Kid's Etiquette DinnerFriday, March 4 • 6 p.m. • $35 per person

(service charge & tax additional)Kids ages 5 and up will enjoy a 5 course meal with 5 diamond manners at the River Club.

Class will be taught by expert in etiquette, Carol Deason. Ladies must wear a dress or a skirt & gentlemen must wear slacks, shirt and tie (sport coat optional). Space is limited,

so make your reservations today at 354-1111. A 24 hour cancellation is required.

Every Wednesday is Date Night! The River Club will be offering a Buy One Get One Featured Entree in our Main Dining Room which goes great with our half price

bottles of wine under $75! Please call 904-354-1111 for more details and to make your reservation today! The following entrees will be featured on the following nights:

March 2nd: Roasted Chicken Pasta - $24 • March 9th: Grilled Salmon - $17 March 16th: Lump Crab, Spinach & Brie Salad - $20

March 23rd: Ahi Tuna Salad - $20 • March 30th: Tenderloin of Beef - $35

Soup: Chicken Noodle

Salad: House Salad with Romaine Lettuce, Carrots & Cucumbers

Sorbet: Lemon

Entrée: New York Sirloin, Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

Dessert: Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

The month of March means it is time for March Madness. I don’t mean the college basketball tournament…I mean the level of activity in the Membership and Events Department. This is the time of year when people generally start thinking about adding on a club as part of their daily & business lifestyle. A private club is a great avenue for exclusive introductions, connec-tions and opportunities both locally and worldwide. I hope that we can add more Members to our Club family and appreciate your help in advance! If you know of anyone that may have an interest in our club life, we will be happy to extend an invitation on your behalf. Simply contact me at [email protected] or 904.354.3847. I truly appreciate all of our Members that continue to support the Club with their nominations.

Please help welcome some of our newest Members into the family:

Joshua & Michelle Cossey • Jay Greene & Leigh Cort-Greene • Matthew & Krista Ray Scot & Lisamarie Winslow • Donald & Shelley Smith Jr. • KC & Kerry CassellErica & Bryan Howard • Chris & Natalie Taylor • David & Cara Hodges Jr.

Ronald Hilliard • Mark McHugh • Philip & Kara Garces • Josh Tuttle • Scott BerglandTimothy & Hayley Tuller • Heather Mallard • Eric & Megan Kolar • Dennis & Wendy Carlton

Chip Greene & Ilyse Vaughan • Rachel Roberts

Thank you to Donnie Horner, Chris Pepin and Jason Burnett for recently sponsoring into Membership!

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2016

ChairmanJason Burnett

Vice ChairwomanLaura V. Edwards

Immediate Past Chairman R. Travis Storey

Herbert H. Peyton

Kevin E. Hyde

Vickie Cavey

Bruce Chappell

Donald H. Horner III

Z. Mincek

Fitzhugh Powell, Jr.

John Thompson

Robert L. Wood, Jr.

One Independent Drive Suite 3500

Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 354-1111

www.jaxriverclub.com

For Accounting questions, please call

273-7754

YOUNG EXECUTIVEL E A D E R S H I P Luncheon

Thursday, March 1011:30 a.m. - Reception; Noon - Lunch Buffet

The River Club invites members under the age of 40 to this exclusive Young Executive Leadership Luncheon. This month’s event features Ken Babby,

current owner of the Jacksonville Sun’s Baseball Team. Space is limited! $25 per person (service charge & tax additional). Call 354-1111 for Reservations

From the Desk of Sarah SmallMembership Director

Don't forget to stop by Vue34 to watch your favorite team during March Madness!

March 15th - 20th • March 25th - 27th

Club Happenings

GLOBAL BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Presented by The World Affairs Council ofJacksonville in partnership with The River Club

Tuesday, March 15 • Noon"The State of Our Port" featuring Brian

Taylor, CEO of JAXPORT. For reservations, please contact Krystal

Martz at 904-280-8162 or [email protected].

$50 for Council Members $75 for Non-Members

$1,000 for a sponsored table of 10

AFTERNOON TEAWITH COURTNEY LEWISJACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY CONDUCTOR

Tuesday, March 222:30 - 4 p.m. • $20 per person

(service charge & tax additional)

Tea Sandwiches & Assorted Pastries

Space is limited. Call 354-1111 today for reservations!

?TRIVIA

NIGHT

Thursday, March 24 • 6:30 p.m.Members can arrange into teams no more than 8 and compete for fame, prizes and club bragging rights! Trivia Night Dinner Menu will be available. Reservations are required by calling 354-1111.

JAMESONTasting

Irish WhiskeyTUESDAY, MARCH 15

6:30 P.M.

Featuring Jameson, Jameson Black Barrel,

Jameson Caskmates, Redbreast 12yr$25 per person

Service Charge & Tax Additional

A Night of Blends!

Join James McBride as he shows us how to blend the perfect amount of each varietal to create your own unique wine! This is not an event you will

want to miss! Call 354-1111 today for reservations.

Tuesday, March 29 • 6:30 p.m. • $20 per person (service charge & tax additional)

January Trivia Winners “We Want More Tacos”

EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCHSUNDAY, MARCH 27th

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.$42.95 - Adults

$10.75 - Children (6-12)No Cost - Children (5 & Under)

Service Charge & Tax Additional

COLD DISPLAYS/SALADSPesto Salmon DisplayGazpacho Shooters

Grilled Spring Onion, Tomato & Portabella Mushroom SaladBelgian Endive, Berries, Duck & Walnut SaladMozzarella, Organic Basil and Local Tomatoes

River Club Salad Bar

ENTREES Garlic & Chive Crusted Chicken with a Tomato Pesto Crème

Shrimp & GritsPan Seared Grouper & Salmon

Cider Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney & Calvados

CARVING STATIONLeg of Lamb with Mint Jelly & Whole Grain Mustard

Peppercorn Crusted New York Sirloin

STARCH & VEGETABLESour Cream & Chive Whipped Yukon Potatoes

Herb Wild Rice PilafSpinach Souffle

Grilled Jumbo Asparagus, Baby Carrots & Sunburst Squash

BELGIAN WAFFLE STATIONBelgian Waffles with Whipped Cream, Syrup and Berry Compote

OMELETTE STATIONHam, Cheese, Bell Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mushrooms,

Bacon, Sausage, Shrimp, Spinach, Brie & Asparagus

DESSERTSPetit Fours • Chocolate Strawberries • Truffles • Bread Pudding

Cakes, Pies & Cookies • Grasshopper Cheesecake

KNEE HIGH BUFFET (For the Kids!)Chicken Fingers • Pizza • French Fries • Fresh Fruit

Always in Good Taste

Each day during the week, The River Club features member-friendly food and beverage specials. Join in on the culinary excitement!

Monday Lunch is TWICE as NiceJoin 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 entrees and a variety of delectable desserts. Serving 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tapas TuesdayPurchase a small plate appetizer from the extensive VUE 34 menu and receive one complimentary small plate appetizer. It's a value too alluring to pass on. The hours are 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Wine Down WednesdayHere’s an attractive offer to all wine connoisseurs and those who wish to be. Every Wednesday during the month, all bottles of wines (under $75) are featured at half price.

NEW! Taco ThursdayEnjoy $2 tacos! This tasty evening will consists of Mahi, Chicken and Steak Ta-cos, accompanied by $2 featured beer. The hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m in VUE 34.

Seafood FridayA River Club dining tradition! Featured is a spectacular culinary display including Soup of the Day, Salad Bar, Raw Bar, Ahi Tuna Display and a Dessert Buffet with a choice of Entrée from the dinner menu or 1 ¼ pound Lobster. Priced at $49.95 per person with reduced prices for children. Service charge and tax additional. Serving 5:30-9 p.m.

Surf & Turf SaturdayChef Darek is adding a Surf & Turf entree to The River Club’s popular a la carte menu every Saturday evening. Expect a 6 oz. Filet paired with a Half Grilled Lobster with drawn butter, Mashed Potatoes Grilled Asparagus. Included is a Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée for dessert. Attractively priced at only $39 per person with service charge and tax additional. Remember, live music is performed on Saturday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Call 354-1111 for reservations.

Visit Us Online at www.JaXRiVeRClUB.COm

CLUB STAFF - The River ClubChris A. Miller, General ManagerSarah Small, Membership DirectorAmanda Juneau, Member Relations ManagerLinda Henry, Director of Catering SalesAllison Culpepper, Event Sales DirectorKim Nall, Event Sales Coordinator Darek Stennes, Executive ChefMichael Greenan, Dining Room ManagerJeremy Bonifas, Banquet ManagerMaureen Flanary, Marketing Coordinator

DINING HOURS OF OPERATIONLunch

Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m. –2 p.m.Happy Hour

Tuesday–Friday 4:30 –7 p.m.VUE 34

Tuesday & Wednesday 4:30 –8 p.m.Thursday –Saturday 4:30 –9 p.m.

Dining Tuesday–Wednesday 5:30–8 p.m.

Thursday–Friday 5:30–9 p.m.Saturday 6 –9 p.m.

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Club EventsDining Events

Two for One Lunch Buffet

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

Date Night!

Live Music 5 –7 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday

$2 Taco Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.


Live Music 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Seafood Buffet 5:30-9 p.m.


Surf & Turf 5:30-9 p.m.






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


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

Date Night!


Wine Down Wednesday

Date Night!


Wine Down Wednesday

Tapas Tuesday4:30-7 p.m.







MARCH 2016

Trivia Night 6:30 p.m.



Date Night!


Wine Down WednesdayFlorida Forum with

Peyton Manning






Leadership Lunchwith Ken Babby

11:30 a.m. Networking12 p.m. Lunch


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

Afternoon Tea with Courtney Lewis 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.


Date Night!


Wine Down Wednesday


Kids Etiquette Dinner6 p.m..

Gate River Run!

Jameson Tasting 6:30 p.m..

Global Business Luncheon - Noon

Easter Sunday Brunch

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Blend Your Own

Bordeaux - 6:30 p.m.

Times-Union CenterFlorida Forum Speaker Series - Peyton Manning

Wednesday, March 2 @ 7 p.m.

Disney Live! Mickey & Minnie's Doorway to MagicSaturday, March 5 @ 7 p.m.

The Legend of Zelda SymphonyThursday, March 24 @ 8 p.m.

Florida TheatreII Volo

Thursday, March 3 @ 8 p.m.

Herb Albert & Lani HallFriday, March 4 @ 8 p.m.

The Great Guitar Gathering Saturday, March 5 @ 7 p.m.

Frank Sinatra Jr. Wednesday, March 9 @ 8 p.m.

Merle HaggardFriday, March 11 @ 8 p.m.

Jeanne Robertson Saturday, March 12 @ 8 p.m.

Gordon LightfootWednesday, March 16 @ 8 p.m.

Get the Led OutThursday, March 17 @ 8 p.m.

The Peking AcrobatsFriday, March 18 @ 7 p.m.

Joe SatrianiSaturday, March 19 @ 8 p.m.

March Arts & Entertainment CalendarThe Jacksonville arts and entertainment scene continues to flourish with a wide variety of

performances featured at both the Times-Union Center and The Florida Theatre. Consider joiningus at The River Club for a pre-show 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.

CAlendAR of tHe ARts

Symphony Breakout ScheduleAmerican Landscape

Thursday, March 3 @ 7:30 p.m.

American LandscapeFriday & Saturday, March 4 & 5 @ 8 p.m.

Back to the FutureSaturday, March 12 @ 7:30 p.m.

Cirque de la SymphonieFriday & Saturday, March 18 & 19 @ 8 p.m.

Symphony in 60 - Sibelius No. 2Thursday, March 31 @ 6 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING ACTIVITIESFor all Ages & Interests

Gin Tasting ChallengeTuesday, April 12th6:30 p.m.

Canvas & CocktailsTuesday, April 19th6;30 p.m.

Sips & Chips with Golf Galz Wine TastingTuesday, April 26th6:30 p.m.

Farm to Table Wine DinnerFriday, April 22nd

7:30 p.m.

Administration DayWednesday, April 27th

Young Executive Leadership Lunch with

Mayor Lenny Curry Thursday, April 14th

11:30 a.m.

Tequila & TacosThursday, May 5th4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Kentucky DerbySaturday, May 7th

5 p.m.

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