Summer at the Club - Detroit Athletic Club

DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB
JUNE 2013
Summer at the Club
BE A PART OF V ISION 2015
To make reservations at any time, please visit www.thedac.com or contact Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069.
Prices in Preview do not include 6% sales tax or 20% service charge. All prices are per person unless otherwise noted. Information is subject to change.
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On the cover: 2012 DAC Summer Jams.
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what’s happening around the Club
DAC Summer Jams
Friday, June 21 from 8 p.m. - midnight
Rock out at this Intermediates celebration
in the DAC Stadium Pavilion. Enjoy a live
performance by Free Beer Band, dancing
under the stars, the DAC’s own pig roast,
s’mores and fireworks from Comerica Park.
Member chit bar will be available.
Cost: $25/Intermediate, Resident or guest
Attire: Summer Casual
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Sponsored by the Intermediates Council
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2013 Season Tailgates
June 4-5, 8*, 17-18, 20-22, 25-26,
July 9-10, 12-13, 26-27 and 30
The tradition continues. Bring friends and family to pre-game
festivities in our backlot Stadium Pavilion. The Stadium Eats
menu is “fresh, fast and made in Detroit” with family style
platters available with preorder. Walk-ins welcome.
*Bar and hot dog
cart at the Pavilion
Express at 4:05 p.m.
game June 8.
3Bs Golf Outing
Monday, June 3 at the Detroit Golf Club
To benefit the DAC Athletic Awards
Now accepting dinner only reservations: $75/Person (DAC Members
and guests) includes cocktail party, dinner and premium door prizes.
Raffle tickets available at outing. Reserve with Illene Lipski at (313)
442-1016 or illenel@thedac.com.
Art & Architecture Church Tour
Friday, June 14 at 5 p.m.
Tour three historical downtown Detroit churches. Visit Old St. Mary’s,
Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church and St. Aloysius Roman Catholic
Church. Conclude the evening with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails per
subscription in the Reading Room.
5 p.m. – Registration at the DAC, 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. – Tour
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. – Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Cost: $50/Person; Attire: Coat & Tie
Sponsored by the Art & Architecture Committee
30th Annual Up North Party
Harbor Springs
New Days – Saturday, Aug. 3 - Sunday, Aug. 4
Enjoy fun and sun during a relaxing
weekend catching up with fellow
members at the 30th Annual Up
North Party. New this year –
Members who attend the event get
full access to the Birchwood Farms
Golf and Country Club pool, golf
course, tennis courts and more.
Saturday, Aug. 3 – Cocktail reception at Birchwood Farms.
Sunday, Aug. 4 – Golf tournament and Up North Dinner Party
at Birchwood Farms.
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Chairpersons: Ken and Nina MacDonald
Baseball Season Dress Code
Country Club casual attire permitted in the Grill (Bricks
only), Tap Room and Abbey for the duration of the
baseball season.
• Country club casual expands to include knee length Bermuda
shorts (no cargo shorts or rubber flip flops).
• DAC Casual Attire is defined as a collared shirt or turtleneck and
slacks for men and comparable attire for women.
• Men may wear banded collared shirts when worn with a sport
coat or blazer.
Ladies Night Out
Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m.
Enjoy a night of bowling, games, wine samples,
food and fun. Relax in the Abbey with a delicious
buffet created by Chef Kevin Brennan.
5:30 - 6 p.m. – Cocktails and activities
6 p.m. – Buffet opens for guests
7 p.m. – Bowling begins
Cost: $48/Person (includes food, activities and bowling)
Attire: Business Professional
Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee and First Tuesday
Jimmy Buffett Buffet
Saturday, July 20
Calling all Parrot Heads! Don’t miss
the Jimmy Buffett Buffet, from 6-8
p.m. in our outdoor Stadium Pavilion
featuring Caribbean fare, boat drinks
and buckets of beer. Bar opens at 4 p.m.
Cost: $30/Person
Attire: “Island” Casual
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what’s happening around the Club
DAC Executives Club Classic Cars
DAC LiterAry CLub
Friday, June 21
at Noon
Book: “American Salvage”
by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Reserve with lunch selection through
Membership at (313) 442-1018 or
katherinel@thedac.com.
Friday, June 14
Meet in the Stadium Pavilion where cars made famous by
DAC members will be on display, including a rare Hugh
Chalmers automobile. Our guest speaker from RM
Auctions will discuss vehicle restorations, appraisals and
collection advice. Members are invited to bring down
your classic car for display. Contact Beth Laskowski at
(313) 442-1068 to register your classic vehicle.
11:15 a.m. – Networking and automobile viewing Noon – Luncheon
Cost: $15/Executive Club member or $20/Non Executive Club member; Attire: Coat & Tie
LADies ACtivities CALenDAr
June 6 – Detroit Historical Museum
and Hitsville Tour
July 10 – Ladies Night Out
First tuesDAy Group
Tuesday, June 4
Wednesday, July 10
Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m.
Contact Teresa Raniszeski at
(313) 442-1005 for details.
intermeDiAtes CALenDAr
June 10 – Council Meeting
June 21 – Summer Jams
July 8 – Council Meeting
Rod & Gun Club
DAC–GPYC–DYC–MOMC Muskie Derby
Tuesday, June 25 at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Fish on a boat owned and captained by a member of the Michigan Ontario Muskie Club.
Self-captain or be an individual angler for the day. No fishing experience or equipment
required. Enjoy continental breakfast, fishing, dinner, auction and awards. Michigan
Fishing License and Canadian License required.
Cost: To be determined
Two week cancellation policy
Fly Fishing with
Schultz Outfitters
Thursday, July 18
Join the Rod & Gun Club for a full day of guided Smallmouth fly fishing with Schultz
Outfitters. Catered on-stream lunch will be provided along with all necessary equipment.
Cost: $395/Boat (two anglers/boat), includes all equipment and lunch.
business rounDtAbLes
One week cancellation policy
Resume in October
Family Fun Day at Hunters Creek Club
To join Business Roundtables,
contact Jane Juszczyk at
janej@thedac.com
or Nancy Rudnick
at nancyr@thedac.com
Saturday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Join us at the Hunters Creek Club in Metamora for a buffet
dinner, fishing, volleyball and more. Return to the Hunters
Creek Clubhouse for a bonfire with delicious s’mores.
Cost: $45/Adult and $15/Child 11 and under
Price includes: food, non-alcoholic beverages,
equipment and activities.
48 hour cancellation policy
Sponsored by the Rod & Gun Club and YAC
To make your reservations for Rod & Gun Club events please contact Veronica Perelli
at (313) 442-1074 or veronicap@thedac.com.
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Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069.
Intermediates Spring Bowling League
DAC Dining
Tuesdays, June 4, 11 and 18
Join the Intermediates for an exciting
season on the lanes. All bowling skill levels
welcome, subs only. Price includes bowling
fee, ball and shoe rental, appetizer snack
and drink specials. Contact Tom Reaume at
(313) 442-1003 or email tomr@thedac.com.
5:30 p.m. – Appetizer buffet
6:30 p.m. – Bowling
Sub Cost: $25/Session
DAC Joins OpenTable
The DAC has become one of the few private
membership clubs in the country to introduce the
OpenTable reservation system. Reservations can now
be made only by clicking the
OpenTable link on the member
website at thedac.com.
Grill to Offer
Saturday Lunch
DAC Bark in the Park
Beginning May 4, the Grill will extend hours to
offer lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Enjoy a fresh, bountiful menu featuring seasonal
ingredients. For reservations, call (313) 442-1004.
Coming Soon!
Join in the first ever Dog Day at the DAC. Dress your
dog up in fashionable attire or costumes, and show them
off to the rest of the Club. Snacks for humans and dogs
will be available in the Stadium Pavilion. Donations of
canned or dry dog food are appreciated.
Details to follow; Attire: Tailgate Attire
Grill Room Honors Dad
Thank him during Slow Roast Prime Rib and
Cabernet Night in the Grill Room on “Father’s Day
Eve,” Saturday, June 15. This $35 dinner includes
a beautiful slow roasted prime rib paired perfectly
with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon selected by our
in-house Sommelier. Reserve at (313) 442-1004 or
through OpenTable on the member website.
Sponsored by the Community Outreach Committee
Detroit Historical Museum,
Hitsville Tour and Lunch
Thursday, June 6
Visit the newly renovated Detroit Historical Museum followed by a trip to Hitsville
USA where legends recorded the Motown sound.
9 a.m. – Registration at DAC with coffee and pastries
9:30 a.m. – Bus departs, 10 a.m. – Tours
1:30 p.m. – Buffet lunch at DAC
Cost: $65/Adult; Attire: Business Casual
(no denim)
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One week cancellation policy
Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee
YAC Tigers Bash
Friday, Aug. 16, 5 - 7 p.m.
Half Off Wine
Wednesdays
Half Off Wine Wednesdays for DAC
Wine Society members are back.
Make your reservation today to
explore new additions to the list. Call
(313) 442-1004. For new membership
inquiries, call Jerry Cremin at (313)
442-1052.
Hours of Operation
DAC Grill Room
Bring the kids down to the Stadium Pavilion
for hamburgers, hot dogs and fun featuring
face painting and a snow cone truck. Head
over to Comerica Park for the 7:08 p.m. game
against the Kansas City Royals.
Cost: $42.50/Person
includes buffet and one game ticket
Breakfast
Monday~Friday 7-9:30 a.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7-11 a.m.
Continental & Omelets
Sponsored by the Youth Activities Committee
Dinner
Tuesday ~Saturday 5:30-10 p.m.
Lunch
Monday ~Friday
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Café Menu
Monday ~Friday 2-4 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tap Room
Abbey
Café Menu
Monday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tuesday~Friday
11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Closed
Except for special events.
Bar Service
Monday~Friday
11:30 a.m.-Midnight
Saturday 5 p.m.-Midnight
Happy Hour
Monday ~Friday 5-7 p.m.
Ladies Locker Room
Monday~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Isle of Yap
Monday~Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Free Fitness Classes
Cardio-run (outdoor)
6 a.m. Monday & Wednesday
Members meet in Randolph Lobby
Spinning (45 min.)
6 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Noon Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
9 a.m. Saturday
Yoga (1 hr.)
6:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
6 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday
8:45 a.m. Saturday
Step aerobiCS (1 hr.)
what’s happening around the Club
76th Annual 3Bs Old Club Outing
Tuesday, July 9 on Harsens Island
This DAC tradition for Beavers, Bowlers and Blackballers
offers activities, lunch and dinner. Compete for trap
shooting, tennis and golf prizes before the big softball game.
Register at thedac.com. For more information contact Illene
Lipski at illenel@thedac.com or (313) 442-1016.
Cost: $140/Person or $125/Intermediate
Student Athletic Incentive
Check out the DAC Fitness Center while you’re home for the summer and get started
with incredible offers. One-hour personal training sessions for $40 (a $55 value) during
June and July. Or sign up for the whole summer – June, July and August for $1,500, max
3 sessions per week. Offer valid for all high school and college students. Contact Tony
Stanza for details at tonys@thedac.com.
6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
abS & baCk (20 min.)
6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
tnt (tight-n-tone) (1 hr.)
9 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday
gentle Yoga (1 hr.)
10 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday
Thursdays through Aug. 22
Join members at Western Golf and Country Club in Redford.
Subs needed. Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. Contact Rob Barr at
(313) 442-1046 or visit thedac.com to complete an application
form.
9 a.m. Friday
DAC Spring Bowling Leagues
pilateS (1 hr.)
Enjoy short-season Spring Leagues during June, including Intermediates, Ladies, Men’s
and Mixed. Contact Tom Reaume at (313) 442-1003 or tomr@thedac.com.
Fit (45 min. outdoor)
10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday
S.W.a.t. (StationS W/agilitY
training) (1 hr. outdoor)
Noon Tuesday & Thursday
Tranquility Spa
Xtreme Fit (45 min.)
Father’s Day
6 p.m. Monday
agilitY thrill (45 min.)
6 p.m. Tuesday
martial Cardio Camp (45 min.)
6 p.m. Wednesday
poWer Yoga (1 hr.)
6 p.m. Thursday
Zumba (1 hr.)
10 a.m. Saturday
BOOT CAMP
Noon - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
1 hr. class • $18/class or $180/month
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DAC Golf League at Western
Give him a life altering experience with a Father’s Day gift from the DAC’s
Athletic Department. Choose from golf or squash lessons, personal training
sessions, massage packages and DAC apparel.
– June Spa Specials –
• 10% off bikini and Brazilian wax
• Add an exhilarating body exfoliation to your
massage for only $40 ($65 value)
• Free bottle of nail polish with any
mani/pedi combo
Custom spa product gift boxes are also available.
A Spa gift card may be added.
To purchase a gift certificate for any of these
services, visit or call us at (313) 442-1062.
Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069.
Athletic Calendar
Beavers
June 3
July 9
DAC SUMMER GOLF
DAC members, call ahead to reserve tee times at these private and public
courses. Show your DAC card for discounts and pay by cash or credit. Bill to
DAC account at select clubs. New DAC cards available through Accounting
at (313) 442-1024.
Private
Lakeview Hills
Golf Resort
Lexington
(810) 359-8901
lakeviewhills.com
Burning Tree
Golf and Country Club
Macomb
(586) 468-1486
burningtreegolf.com
St. Ives Golf Club
Stanwood
(800) 972-4837
stivesgolf.com
Dearborn Country Club
Dearborn
(313) 561-0800
dearborncountryclub.net
The Orchards
Golf Club
Washington
(586) 786-7200
orchards.com
Tullymore Golf Club
Stanwood
(800) 972-4837
tullymoregolf.com
Gowanie Golf Club
Harrison Township
(586) 468-1431
gowaniegolfclub.com
Grosse Ile
Golf and Country Club
Grosse Ile
(734) 676-1166
gigcc.com
Blackballers
June 3
July 9
3Bs Golf Outing
3Bs Old Club Outing
Bowlers
June 3 3Bs Golf Outing
June 26 Spring Leagues Championship
July 9
3Bs Old Club Outing
View all golf details at thedac.com.
Public
3Bs Golf Outing
3Bs Old Club Outing
Metamora
Golf and Country Club
Metamora
(248) 969-2120
metamoragolf.com
Paint Creek
Country Club
Lake Orion
(248) 693-9292
paintcreekgolf.com
Pine Lake
Country Club
West Bloomfield Township
(248) 682-1300
pinelakecc.com
TPC Michigan
Dearborn
(313) 436-310
Western
Golf & Country Club
Redford
(313) 531-1240
westerngcc.net
Fitness Club
June 16 Motor City Triathlon
YAC
July 20 Family Fun Day
Aug. 16 Tigers Outing
Golf Expert
Available
Fridays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Improve your game with WDIV Channel
4’s Metro Detroit golf expert Bob Krause.
DAC members can enjoy customized golf
instruction at the Club. Reserve a session
with Bob at (941) 773-1339.
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Detroit Athletic Club
241 Madison Ave.
Detroit MI 48226
(313) 963-9200
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3Bs Golf Outing
Intermediates Bowling League
Tigers Tailgate
First Tuesday
Tigers Tailgate
Historical Museum & Hitsville Tour
Express Tigers Tailgate
Intermediates Council Meeting
Intermediates Bowling League
Prospective Member Reception
Executives Club Classic Cars
Art & Architecture Church Tour
Father’s Day Eve in Grill
Motor City Triathlon
Tigers Tailgate
Intermediates Bowling League
Tigers Tailgate
Tigers Tailgate
Literary Club
Tigers Tailgate
DAC Summer Jams
Tigers Tailgate
Rod & Gun Club Muskie Derby
Tigers Tailgate
Spring Leagues Championship
Saturday, Sept. 28
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3Bs Old Club Outing
Tigers Tailgate
Ladies Night Out/First Tuesday
Tigers Tailgate
Prospective Member Reception
Tigers Tailgate
Tigers Tailgate
R&G Fly Fishing
YAC Family Fun Day
Jimmy Buffett Buffet
Tigers Tailgate
Tigers Tailgate
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Tigers Tailgate
Up North Party
Up North Party
First Tuesday
Prospective Member Reception
Intermediates Council Meeting
Tigers Tailgate
Tigers Tailgate
YAC Tigers Bash
Tigers Tailgate
Tigers Tailgate
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Tigers Tailgate
Reserve online at thedac.com or by calling Catering & Special Events at (313) 442-1069.