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July 1, 2016 • Volume 75, Issue 5
JULY
Restaurant
Hours
DINING ROOM
Thursday
5:30-9:30pm
(4 course -Wine Dinner
Night $60)
Friday & Saturday
5:30-9:30pm
Sunday
5:30-9pm
GRILL ROOM
Monday: 5:30-10pm
Wednesday: 5:30-10pm
Thursday: 5:30-10pm
Friday: 5:30-10pm
Saturday: Noon-10pm
(Happy Hour Beer Specials
from 12-5 PM)
Sunday: Noon-9pm
(Happy Hour Beer Specials
from 12-5 PM)
Dear AYC Families,
The 2016 summer season is in full swing. We celebrated
our Past Commodores with our Past Commodore’s Reception,
June 12. Congratulations to Patrick and Deirdre McAleer; your
official Commodore Flag is part of history in our main Dinning
Room. We also welcomed new members at a recent cocktail
reception, June 18. We are thrilled to have them as part of the
AYC family! The first deck party of the season took place last Saturday night with
the Corner Boys. Thank you to Roberta, Tom and Jack Juska for a fabulous “Big
Fat Yacht Club Wedding”. Many brides, grooms and bridesmaids danced the night
away on the north deck. Our Youth and Sailing Camp started last Monday. We are
very lucky to have Grace Bluefled at the helm, as our Youth Director. Camp is off
to a wonderful start!
The month of July is full of activities and events for all to enjoy. A couple of
highlights are...
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Lobster Night (7/2)
Happy July 4th…Club is open for lunch (7/4)
75th Anniversary Party...Bayside en Blanc (7/9)
Junior Deck Party (7/12)
House Tour (7/15)
Run From The Sun (7/17)
Kids 75th Anniversary Carnival (7/22)
Dueling Pianos (7/23)
Corona-Rita Night (7/27)
Tennis Tournament (7/29)
Avalon Cup (7/30)
Back To College Night (7/30)
Please note Monday,
July 4th the club is open
for lunch only from 12-4pm
Our Dining Room and Grill Room are hopping with delicious items on the menu.
Chef Peter and his staff are doing a wonderful job. Thank you to Brian and
Jarrod for making the 75th season sensational!!
Please call the Club (967-4444)
for reservations in the
Dining Room!
I look forward to seeing you and your family this month around the club.
Best Always,
Jill Mundenar, Commodore
704 7th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202 • (609) 967-4444 • www.avalonyachtclub.com
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Avalon Yacht Club
July 1, 2016
Volume 75, Issue 5
JUST A REMINDER!
Gratuity in the Dining Room will no longer be applied to the prepaid food minimum; therefore, we have reduced the minimum charge
on your annual bill.
AVALON YACHT CLUB WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
Congratulations to one of the luckiest people in Avalon
– Frank Pellegrini! Frank was the lucky winner of the
Women’s Auxiliary 2016 Parking Lot Raffle. Many thanks
to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket this year. Also, a
big thank you to Chair and Past President, Angie Cullen, for
running this event. Tickets for the 2017 parking space will
be on sale this fall.
The Women’s Auxiliary Book Club began the year with
their first meeting on Monday, June 20th. Many thanks to
Marlene Mohr for organizing the book club this season.
For upcoming meetings and books, please see the Women’s
Auxiliary section of the AYC Website.
I would like to thank those of you that came out for the
Women’s Auxiliary June Meeting and Event. A special
thank you to Justin Weathers, from Stove & Top, for giving
us fabulous and new ideas for our summer cocktail hours!
Thanks so much Justin. Your refreshments and recipes were
enjoyed by all!
I hope you will join us for our upcoming events: the House
Tour, Ladies Night Out, and the Fashion Show. Volunteers
are needed for the House Tour and the Fashion Show! Please
see the attached Invitations and contact information in this
Topsider.
Don’t forget Bridge, MahJongg and Bunko, too! Come
to AYC and join in the fun!
Have a Happy 4th!
Mary Ellen Leisenring, President
Hello AYC bookworms! The selections and dates for this summer's
AYC Book Club are as follows:
July 18, 2016 Let the Great World
Spin by Colum McCann August 15, 2016 The Storied Life of A J Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
For those of you who may be thinking about
joining, please do! The book club is a great
opportunity to meet other AYC members and
develop or rekindle friendships. Any questions
or suggestions about the book club or the
selections should be directed to Marlene Mohr
at mlbarnhart1203@aol.com. 2
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Basket Chairs: Elizabeth Kennedy, kennedy1454@comcast.net, and Stacie Lissette,
Basket Chairs: Elizabeth Kennedy, kennedy1454@comcast.net, and
slissette@comcast.net.
Stacie Lissette, slissette@comcast.net.
FASHION SHOW DONATIONS
Any members interested in donating a basket or new items
for baskets for the Fashion Show may kindly do so by emailing
Elizabeth Kennedy at kennedy1454@comcast.net or Stacie
Lissette at slissette@comcast.net by Friday, July 29th. 704 7th Street, Avalon, NJ 08202 • (609) 967-4444 • www.avalonyachtclub.com
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July 1, 2016
Volume 75, Issue 5
LADIES NIGHT OUT
$65 PER PERSON INCLUDES:
magnificent seafood bar, rustic charcuterie station,
plentiful passed gourmet bites, specialty desserts
BAR: full service bars in grill room and north deck will accept
member house accounts or credit cards for payment.
no cash will be accepted
SEATING: open cocktail and lounge seating throughout the
clubhouse, grill room and fully tented north deck
ENTERTAINMENT: photo stations, ayc archives on display,
live music till sunset, dj and dancing after dark
CELEBRATE AYC’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH LADIES NIGHT OUT FUN !
TUESDAY, JULY 26TH
DRESS CODE: summer chic en blanc (all white and khaki)
Depart AYC at 5pm, Arrive back at AYC at 10pm
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE:
call sue brown at 609-967-8326 by june 25.
checks to "AYC" can then be dropped at the clubhouse
or mailed to 365 24th street, avalon, nj 08202
Take one of AYC’s famous trolley rides
with drinks and apps to
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY GOLF
Calling all Women’s Auxiliary Members! If you
would like to get out on the course with some of your
fellow Women’s Auxiliary members, please contact
Kim Van Leeuwen, beachkat1824@yahoo.com, or
609-519-3459.
AYC ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Friday, July 29 • 3PM at 39th Street Courts
$20 Fee (Bring to Courts day of Tournament). There is a sign up sheet
located on board at AYC. All levels are welcome!! Sign up with or
without a partner. Awards and a “no shower happy hour" to follow the
tournament. It's sure to be a great time! Questions: please contact Kelly
Tague: ktague1@msn.com
Avalon Tennis would like to offer AYC members and friends a
YOUTH CLINIC NIGHT. Children and adults can come for an hour
and a half on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30pm at the 8th street tennis
courts. The cost is $25 per child. Bill would prefer at least 4 people to
hold the clinic. For questions or to sign up please contact Bill Seward
at 609-318-6600 or billseward11@gmail.com. MARGATE
FIRST STOP – Ventura’s Greenhouse for Happy Hour & Special
Photo Op of AYC’s Ladies Night Out Entourage with Margate’s
Famous Lucy the Elephant
NEXT– Dinner with friends. The following restaurants are
recommended to call for reservations:
*Sofia’s: 9314 Amherst Avenue – 609-822-9111
*Tomatoes: 9300 Amherst Avenue – 609-822-7535
*Steve & Cookies By the Bay: 9700 Amherst Avenue –
609-823-1163
*Lamberti’s Sunset Marina & Restaurant:9707 Amherst
Avenue – 609-487-6001
LAST STOP – More socializing at Maynard’s Bar!
9306 Amherst Avenue- 609-822-8423
Trolley will leave Margate at 9:20pm SHARP
$25 per person CASH
Reservation Will Only Be Confirmed After Payment Received
Ladies Night Out Event Co-Chairs: Noelle Finley & Donna
Groskoph. Contact Donna Groskoph beginning July 1st to
reserve your spot: depetg@comcast.net.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED SO MAKE RESERVATIONS ASAP!
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Corona
Rita
Night
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cocktail of the year"
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deck. Wednesday July 27th.
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Kathy O’Donnell,
or 610-304-0943. Saturday, July 30 at 7 PM
If you have any questions, please contact
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contact Kathy Flannery, kflannery@comcast.net,
609-502-1723, or
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FITNESS CLASSES ON THE DECK
The AYC is please to offer fitness classes for our members on
the North Deck.
Instructors Carol and Jason will help you stay fit and flexible
all summer long. Carol Reitter Elia is an ACE certified personal trainer and
group fitness instructor who has been teaching fitness for over
25 years. Carol is a registered 500 Hour Yoga Instructor with the
Yoga Alliance and Yogalife institute and also a certified Silver
Sneakers Instructor, practicing Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles of
Yoga. She is also a trained Reiki practioner.
Jason Yellin a former collegiate kicker at the University of
Florida/professional kicker in the arena league, and a standout
soccer and baseball athlete. Jason turned his passion for athletics
over to fitness. His cutting edge training programs are enjoyed
across the Philadelphia/South Jersey regions.
Tuesdays at 10am: Yoga (ALL LEVELS) - Carol Reitter Elia
Wake up your body by the bay with a 60 minute all levels yoga
practice moving and flowing thru Vinyasa poses providing
core strengthening and stretching for every part of your body. Wednesdays at 10am: Boot Camp - Jason Yellin
Beach Body Boot Camp is geared towards anyone wishing to
burn calories and increase lean muscle regardless of age or
fitness ability. With this unique circuit style training format
you will experience a fun, cardio packed workout. No two
workouts will be the same. Thursdays at 10:30am: Chair Based Yoga - Carol Reitter Elia
Join Carole for a 60-minute chair based yoga practice which
will guide you into your rhythmic breath and add simple,
but effective movements. Using the chair as both prop and
a seat, you will explore and find inner peace through breath,
alignment and movement
Classes will begin on June 28 and run for 10 weeks concluding
on September 1 - that is 10 classes for $120. If you wold not
like to register for the entire 10 weeks, the single session rate
will be $15 per class. Email Lisa Booth at ljnatalizio@aol.com
by June 24 to register for the 10 class session.
Bring a towel, water, yoga mat and enjoy a morning workout
on the bay. July 1, 2016
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SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, July 12:
Jr. Deck Party, 7-10pm
Tuesday, July 19:
Youth Social- Mini Golf @ Go Fish,
5:30 PM
Friday, July 22:
Kids Day Carnival
AYC Grounds, 10am.
Join us for a day of fun. $10 in
advance, $15 at the door includes
carnival games, prizes, face
painting, moon bounce, dunk tank, hot
dogs and drinks. There are even more
fun prizes! Contact Linda Loeper or Lee
Warren at AYC75carnival@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 27:
Youth Activity - Miss Avalon
6:30pm (rising 5th graders and up)
Wednesday, July 27:
Youth Activity - Playground and
Popsicles, 6-8pm
Friday, August 5:
Youth Car Wash - AYC Parking
Lot, 10am
Monday, August 15:
Jr. Commodores Ball, 6-10pm
THE CLUB ROOM
Will you be celebrating an event this season? Why
not consider the Club Room at AYC. This second
floor location will accommodate up to 40 guests is the
perfect venue for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries,
showers or your next business function. Its private
location has a TV and audio visual capabilities and
offers spectacular views and a large outdoor balcony.
No need to worry about the weather.
Please view the photos on the web site or at the
management office. Contact Brian or Jarrod for details.
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ADULT SAILING LESSONS
Learn to sail!
All AYC adult members are welcome! The goal of
this sailing clinic is to teach some basic sailing skills
and to provide an opportunity for inexperienced and experienced adults to get out on the water. Sailboats are
welcome; however boat ownership is not a prerequisite
to the class.
Clinic dates: Sunday, July 10 and
Sunday August 7, 2016
Time:
11:00am to 1:00pm
Fee: There will be no charge for the class this
year; however a reservation is recommended.
RSVP: Kindly let me know if you are interested,
if you have any sailing experience and if you have
access to a sailboat. This will help us to plan
accordingly. You should bring a life jacket and
wear water shoes.
For reservations and more information, kindly contact
Dave Mohr at drm112@comcast.net or 732-433-2437.
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AYC SUMMER SERIES
The AYC Summer Series is set! Gear up to participate in
these July Regattas. Awards are given for each regatta; and
there are also several coveted Perpetual Awards given at Family Night based of
overall participation and performance. Get there early and get
your boat ready to launch...we are hoping to sail 3 races!
Happy 4th of July!
Show your patriotic spirit and sail in the Independence
Day Regatta - Saturday, July 2, 10am. Everyone is invited
to the Sailors' Buffet Lunch at 1pm & Award Presentation at
1:30.
As we celebrate 75 Sailing Seasons...
Let's express our gratitude to our Past Commodores...
Past Commodores' Regatta
Sunday, July 10, 1pm
Skippers' Meetings start promptly at 1pm!
Everyone is invited to the après-sailing appetizers at 3:30pm
& Award Presentation at 4pm.
Calling sailors of all ages!
Come out for a fun day of sailing while helping others!
Adult sailors with some experience are always
welcome to come out and sail in the “AYC Summer
Series.” These regattas are scheduled for Saturdays at
10 am on July 16, August 6, and August 13. Patrol boats
are on the water. Practice your new sailing skills, and
then enjoy a Sailors’ Lunch @ 1pm on the North Deck
and Awards Presentation @ 1:30.
Plan to participate in the Twilight Sail/Poker
Regatta on Friday, July 15 at 5:30pm. See page 7 for
more information.
New Sailors are welcome to race in the Mother/
Father Regatta & Old Timers Regatta on August
27. Skippers’ Meeting is 10:00am. Team up with your
Mother, Father, son or daughter, and/or compete with
the Old Masters. Lots of fun and prizes!
Spectators are always welcome and appreciated!
The Adult Sailing Program is looking for volunteers
to help out with Race Committee for their Friday Evening Laser Series and to assist with the Flying Scots during the upcoming Inter-clubs races during the summer
series. It won't take too much of your time and its fun
to share in the camaraderie. If interested please contact
Bryan Eshelman bryaneshelman@yahoo.com or Dave
Mohr drm112@comcast.net.
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Olivia Constants Foundation Pizza
& Ice Cream Regatta
Saturday, July 16, Skippers' Meeting 10am
The Olivia Constants Foundation- based in Annapolis
MD- was founded in 2011 in honor of Olivia Constants, a
young sailor who lived her life with a compassion and understanding for others. Though her life ended too soon, the
Foundation has been working to continue her positive impact
on others through various volunteer efforts. The mission of
the foundation is "to do all the good we can, for whomever
we can, in the spirit of Olivia". Please join us for this fun and
impactful day!
***Please bring a $5 DONATION for PIZZA &
ICE CREAM @ 1pm on North Deck***
(There will also be raffle items and good stuff
from OCF sold during lunch.)
www.oliviaconstants.org
Are you interested in helping the Race Committee?
We especially need volunteers to assist on the Start and Finish
Boats. We can help you learn what to do... & will show you
the ropes! Please contact Bryan Eshelman bryaneshelman@
yahoo.com who is coordinating the volunteer efforts that we
need for the regattas throughout the summer.
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AVALON CUP 2016
The Avalon Cup will be held on Saturday July 30th this year and it will be here before we know it. Our
Rear Commodore Frank Cirii will once again be our on-water race officer. All boats intending to participate should register on the Avalon Cup website at http://avalonyachtclub.com/the-avalon-cup. All willing
volunteers should contact John Groskoph at johng2009@comcast.net or (862) 251-2625.
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