May 2016 - The River Club

Membership News and Happenings
May 2016
Afternoon Tea with Courtney Lewis
Major Trent Johnson & Guests
at the Jameson Tasting
The Marler's at Easter Brunch
The Sohl's at Easter Brunch
coming in may
3 for $30 in April
Tuesday - Thursday
Seafood Buffet
Friday Evenings
Ends May 27!
Surf & Turf
Saturday Evenings
Tequila and Tacos!
Thursday, May 5
Kentucky Derby
Happy Hour
Saturday, May 7
Mother's
Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8
Young Executive
Leadership Lunch
Thursday, May 19
Tacos & Tequila!
Thursday, May 5 • 6 p.m.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at The River Club! Featuring
the Famous River Club Tacos and everyone’s favorite
tequila inspired cocktails! We will be featuring $3
Specialty Margaritas and $2 Tecate Beer.
Kentucky Derby
Watch Party
Saturday, May 7 • 5 p.m.
We will have the Kentucky Derby on our VUE34 lounge TV and will feature Jameson Mint Juleps and
our own Jefferson Single Barrel private label Kentucky Bourbon. The race starts at approximately
6:34 p.m. So join us in your Derby best to celebrate the “Big Race", see you there!
Catering Corner
Summer Gatherings are heating up at The River Club! Beat the heat and
celebrate Graduation Dinners, End of the Year Banquets, After Work
Receptions and Ladies Luncheons in the “Cool” rooms with a view at The
River Club this summer! Call your catering team today at 904-354-1111.
Kids Night
Minion Mania!
Friday, May 20
Trivia Night
Thursday, May 26
RJ Aenchbacher, Jonathan
Shields & Brandon Stanko
at the April Gin Tasting
Club Closed
Memorial Day
Weekend
Saturday, May 28 Monday, May 30
Napa Valley
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, May 31
Abigail Falconer and Shaun Wright
at the March Wine Blending Tasting
Dana & Sonny Stroud
at the April Gin Tasting
club
happenings
Keep Calm It's Date
Night!
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:
May 4 – Roasted Chicken Pasta, $24
May 11 – Grilled Salmon, $17
May 18 – Lump Crab, Spinach & Brie Salad, $20
May 25 – Ahi Tuna Salad, $20
3 Courses
for $30
Tuesday - Thursday Value Special
Includes House Salad &
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
The St. Johns Dining Room continues to
delight members with its flavor and
fashion. Service charge & tax additional.
Blackened Salmon
Tomato & Lime Salsa over Jasmine Rice
Chicken 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
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 8 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$45.95 - adults, $11.50 - kids (6-12)
service charge / tax additional
Tomato, Asparagus & Portobello Mushroom Salad with Lemon Dressing
Belgian Endive, Smoked Chicken, Green Bean & Walnut Salad
Fresh Berries, Biscotti & Cream
Brie en Croute with Lingonberries
Pesto Cous Cous with Grilled Tomatoes and Olives
Spring Orzo with Grilled Shrimp, Fennel and Basil
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Belgian Waffle Station with Whipped Cream, Syrup & Berry Compote
Omelette Station with Ham, Cheese, Bell Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mushrooms,
Bacon, Sausage, Shrimp, Spinach, Brie & Asparagus
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
Tortellini Alfredo
Spring Vegetables
Pan Seared Sole & Salmon with wilted Spinach, Northern Beans & Tomato Jus
Goat Cheese Stuffed Ballontine of Chicken with Steamed Spring Vegetables
Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and Rosemary Jus
Shrimp & Grits
Petit Fours
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Truffles, Strudel, Bread Pudding
KIDS KNEE HIGH BUFFET
Fruit, Mac & Cheese, Pizza
Chicken Fingers, French Fries
River Club
Board Of
Directors
2016
Chairman
Jason Burnett
Vice Chairwoman
Laura V. Edwards
Immediate
Past Chairman
R. Travis Storey
Herbert H. Peyton
Kevin E. Hyde
Vickie Cavey
Bruce Chappell
Donald H. Horner III
Z. Mincek
From the Desk of Sarah Small
Membership Director
Thank you to all of our Members who have recently renewed their Membership with us at the Club! We
are so thankful to have supporting Members like you to keep our Club active and engaging. Without
you, we would not be able to offer the exciting events we have planned for the rest of this year! I look
forward to working with each of you and to our best ‘fiscal year’ yet!
If you would like to nominate a friend into Membership and share your daily perks with them,
please reach out to Amanda Juneau at ajuneau@jaxriverclub.com or 904.354.0044. She can
help assist with any questions while I am out on Maternity leave for the next few months. If
your individual joins the Club, we will issue a $100 food and beverage credit on your account as
our thank you. Thank you in advance for all of your support while I am out of the office.
Please help me extend a warm welcome to: Daniel Sperry • Gary & Annette Moore • Michael
Armstrong & Valerie Gaffney • Grafton & Penny Addison • Adam & Vernett DuBois • Don &
Sarita Solomon • Ryan Hyde • Mario Lambert • Steve & Melanie DeSorbo • Tim & Page Sohl
Richard Browdy • Ken & Frances Baker • David & Jaime Northrup • James & Ellen Wiss
Greg & Rachel Zechman • Kevin & Lesley Keen • Joseph & Suzanne Sheffield
Lane & Kelly Nelson • Loyd & Shari Pyle
A special thank you to the following Members who have sponsored
someone into Membership recently Christian Abrahamson, Ronald Galvin,
Patrick Heatherington, Geoff Neilson, Robert Wood and Ed Lombard
Fitzhugh Powell, Jr.
John Thompson
Robert L. Wood, Jr.
Reciprocal Club
The Center Club - Baltimore, Maryland
The Center Club has been the most prestigious location in Baltimore for
Members to meet their colleagues and friends, dine in comfortable and
subtle elegance and enjoy entertaining with others of like mind. Emphasis
is placed upon those elements that constitute the essence of a fine private
club. Contact Amanda Juneau today for your Letter of Introduction!
ajuneau@jaxriverclub.com or 354.0044.
One Independent Drive
Suite 3500
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 354-1111
Kids Night - Minion Party!
www.jaxriverclub.com
service charge / tax additional
For Accounting
questions, please
call 273-7754
Friday, May 20 • 6 - 8 p.m. • $20 per child
Kids will be participating in fun crafts and
activities while enjoying the Minons movie!
Parents, make your reservations in the dining
room or VUE34!
club
happenings
Young Executive Lunch
with Pat Geraghty
Thursday, May 19 •11:30 a.m. • $25 per person
service charge / tax additional
The River Club invites members under the age of 40 to this exclusive Young Executive Leadership
Luncheon. This month's event features Pat Geraghty, Chairman/CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Florida. Space is limited! Call 354-1111 for reservations.
Napa Valley
Wine Tasting
Trivia Night
Thursday, May 26
First Question at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 31 • 6:30 p.m.
$20 per person
Members can arrange into teams with 2 - 8 people
can compete for fame, prizes and club bragging
rights! Trivia Night Dinner Menu will be available.
Reservations are required by calling 354-1111.
service charge / tax additional
Frogs Leap Chardonnay
Truchard Chardonnay
ZD Cabernet
Swanson Alexis Cabernet
Round Pond Reserve Cabernet
Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres will be available
Ariana & Sabrina Carrasco
at Easter Brunch
Club Closed
Saturday, May 28 - Monday, May 30th
The River Club will be closed for Memorial Day Weekend.
Happy Memorial Day!
Trina & Katie Medarev
at Easter Brunch
Larry & Barbara Kaeding Celebrating
St. Patrick's Day at the Jameson Tasting
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 Nice
Join 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 Tuesday
Purchase 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 Wednesday
Here’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.
Taco Thursday
Enjoy $2 tacos! This tasty evening will consists of Mahi, Chicken and Steak Tacos,
accompanied by $2 featured beer. The hours are 4:30-6:30 p.m in VUE 34.
Seafood Friday *ends May 27!
A 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, Seafood Friday will return in October.
Surf & Turf Saturday
Chef 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.
Calendar of the Arts
May Arts & Entertainment Calendar
The 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 joining us 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.
Times-Union Center
Mama Mia!
Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7 @ 8 p.m.
Michael Carbonaro Live!
Friday, May 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Florida Theatre
Bill Maher
Saturday, May 14 @ 8 p.m.
Night Ranger
Thursday, May 19 @ 8 p.m.
Rock the Future
Friday, May 20 @ 6 p.m.
Jazz Piano Competition
Thursday, May 26 @ 7 p.m.
Symphony Breakout Schedule
Holocaust Cantana: Songs from the Camps
Wednesday, May 4 @ 8 p.m.
All Gershwin
Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7 @ 8 p.m.
Major/Minor Concert Event
Friday, May 13 @ 8 p.m.
Beethoven's Symphony No. 9
Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21 @ 8 p.m.
DINING HOURS OF OPERATION
Lunch
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.
CLUB STAFF - The River Club
Chris A. Miller, General Manager
Sarah Small, Membership Director
Amanda Juneau, Member Relations Manager
Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales
Allison Culpepper, Event Sales Director
Kim Nall, Event Sales Coordinator
Darek Stennes, Executive Chef
Michael Greenan, Dining Room Manager
Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager
Maureen Flanary, Marketing Coordinator
SUN
1
MON
2
TUE
4
3
Two for One
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
WED
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
5
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down
Wednesday
8
Mother's Day Brunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
9
10
Two for One
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
11
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tequila & Tacos
6 p.m.
Seafood Buffet
5:30-9 p.m.
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wine Down
Wednesday
15
16
Two for One
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
17
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
18
19
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down
Wednesday
22
23
Two for One
Lunch Buffet
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
24
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
25
Date Night!
Live Music 5 –7 p.m.
Wine Down
Wednesday
29
30
Memorial Day
Club Closed
31
Tapas Tuesday
4:30-7 p.m.
Napa Valley
Wine Tasting
6:30 p.m.
$2 Taco Thursday
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Leadership Lunch
with Pat Geraghty
11:30 a.m. Networking
12 p.m. Lunch
26
$2 Taco Thursday
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
SAT
7
6
12
Date Night!
FRI
THURS
13
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf
5:30-9 p.m.
Kentucky Derby
Watch Party 5 p.m.
14
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet
5:30-9 p.m.
Surf & Turf
5:30-9 p.m.
20
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet
5:30-9 p.m.
21
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Surf & Turf
5:30-9 p.m.
Kids Night - Minion
Mania! 6 - 8 p.m.
27
Live Music
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Seafood Buffet
5:30-9 p.m.
28
Club Closed
for Memorial
Day Weekend
Trivia Night
1st Question at
6:30 p.m.
May 2016
Dining Events
Club Events
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SUMMER ACTIVITIES
For all Ages & Interests
Young Executive
Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, June 9
11:30 a.m.
Great American Beer Challenge
(Blind Beer Tasting)
Tuesday, June 14
6:30 p.m.
Canvas & Cocktails
Wednesday, June 22
6:30 p.m.
Italian Wine Tasting
Tuesday, June 28
Club Closed for Indepdence Day
Saturday, July 2 & Monday, July 4
Sushi & Sake Tasting
Friday, July 22
Kids Night
Friday, July 22
"Wines of Summer"
Wine Tasting
Tuesday, July 26
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Trivia Night
Thursday, July 28