NOVEMBER 2014
CONNECTIONS
N E WS & E V E N T S E XCLUS I V E LY FO R M E M B E R S O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y CLU B O F M I CH I G AN S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
Thanksgiving
Dinner Buffet
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
4th Annual
BIG BANG-QUET
COMMUNITY CHARITY CHALLENGE
Help your favorite charity raise money & win prizes!
Once again, we’re teaming up with the MSU Federal Credit Union and
the Capital Region Community Foundation to raise money for local
charities. We invite you to nominate your favorite charity to participate!
Complete a nomination form online at www.universityclubofmsu.org
no later than December 5, 2014 (or stop by the front desk). Each
member household may nominate TWO charities. The organizations
receiving the most nominations will be invited to participate in this
year’s challenge. On February 1, online voting will open to the public,
with each “vote” being a $5 donation to the Capital Area Community
Foundation. At the end of the voting period, every organization will
receive their vote money,* plus the top three will also earn one of our
three grand prizes.
Last year’s winner was the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, which raised
just over $8,000... PLUS they won a $10,000 credit toward a fundraising
event at the University Club.
Please go online and fill out your nomination form today, and help
your favorite charity raise money!
* The Capital Region Community Foundation will receive a percentage of all donations to
cover processing costs.
UNIVERSITY CLUB OF MSU
THE CLUB WITH A HEART
Co-sponsored by
4th Annual Kidz Camp Reunion Mini Camp
Saturday, November 29 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kid
Club z
Your children will have a blast
reconnecting with summer friends,
while enjoying a mini-camp filled with
their favorite camp games and activities,
including a culinary session. They'll make a
special holiday gift for someone special, as
well as a keepsake ornament to take home
or put on the U-Club's Holiday Giving Tree. Lunch and healthy snacks will
be served. Mom or Dad will have the day to themselves to go shopping,
decorate the house, or catch up with friends. This will be a day packed
full of fun for everyone! Space is limited to the first 25 children and preregistration is required. Call 353-5113 to register right away.
Members: $40 per child; $20 each additional child in the same household; includes
snacks and lunch. Non-Member Guests: $50 per child; $30 each additional child in
the same household. Children will be grouped by age when appropriate.
Thursday, November 27
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Feast on our Thanksgiving
buffet featuring all your
traditional favorites —
then sit back, relax, and
enjoy your family! Make
your reservations early,
as this popular event sells
out fast!
Dinner Buffet Highlights: Chef-Carved Herb-Crusted Prime
Rib of Beef • Juicy Roast Turkey & Gravy • Baked Salmon with Butternut
Squash, Black Bean & Corn Hash & Chive Buerre Blanc • Cavatapi Pasta With
Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Squashe & Tomato Sauce • Fresh Sage
Stuffing • Mashed Potatoes • Candied Sweet Potatoes • Fresh Salads, Chilled
Shrimp, Grilled Vegetables & More • Decadent Desserts Including Apple,
Pecan & Pumpkin Pies, Pecan Bread Pudding, Cheesecake, Brownies & More!
Adults: $28++ Children 4-11: $11++ Children 3 & under: FREE
Want Leftovers? Pre-order turkey and gravy to
take home and enjoy later! $6.95/pound – must be
ordered by November 24.
Souper Bowl Suppers
Wednesdays,
November 5, 12, 19, 26
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. • Mingle
Enjoy a “souper” supper at the
U-Club, and help the Greater
Lansing Food Bank (GLFB) feed
families in need! Feast on a
buffet of delicious soups, salad,
and sandwiches, while helping
others. A portion of each adult meal will be donated to the GLFB.
Members may also make an additional donation to the GLFB on
their guest check.
Menu: White Chicken Chili • Traditional Beef & Bean Chili •
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup • Gluten-Free Cream of Tomato
Soup • Variety of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches • Mixed Greens with
Build Your Own Toppings • Baskets of Freshly Baked Rolls, Croissants,
Mini Corn Muffins & Butter.
Adults: $14++ • Children 4-11: $6++ • Children 3 & Under: FREE
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Around the Club…
News & Updates from CEO/GM Karen Grannemann, CCM
By now, you’ve received a letter from me, challenging you to recruit one new
U-Club member. The response has been overwhelming…so many of you have
sent in numerous nominations, and we are extending a warm invitation to each
one. Thank you so much for your support, and I look forward to welcoming your
friends and colleagues as members.
University Club of Michigan State University
3435 Forest Road, P.O. Box 27157
Lansing, MI 48909-7157
www.universityclubofmsu.org
Reservations & General Info........................353-5111
Catering Department................................... 353-5112
• Marilyn Mays, Catering Sales Director
• Janice Thelen, Catering Sales Manager
• Stephanie Parish, Catering Sales Manager
Fitness Center & Spa..................................... 353-5113
Executive Offices............................................ 353-5114
• Karen Grannemann, General Manager & CEO
• John Fischette, Chief Engineer
Member Services...........................................353-5350
• Phyllis Riley, Director of Membership
• Angela Berry, Communications Manager
• Rosemarie Harman, Controller
• Deborah Barosko, Human Resources Director
Food & Beverage Department..................353-5351
• Brandi Kirchhoff, Director of Food
& Beverage Service
• John Findley, Executive Chef
I’ve talked with so many of you who had never thought about the importance of peer
recruitment. I’m sure some of you are wondering why this is so crucial to the Club’s
future. You may be thinking that smaller is better, that a large influx of new members would be bad.
Throughout the Club’s 85 years, others have undoubtedly felt the same way, as the Club’s membership
expanded. But that growth has enabled us to provide the widest array of services, 363 days a year, in a
well-maintained and newly renovated clubhouse for the lowest per-member price. Many people are
surprised at how low dues are, and we want to keep it that way. Looking forward, we want to continue
to improve our clubhouse, expand our wine program, renovate the pool and recreational areas,
enhance the Terrace, reduce our environmental footprint, add a special gazebo for weddings, expand
our services, and so much more. A vibrant and expanded membership can make that possible.
Grannemann
Every year, we lose about 10% of our members to attrition, and only you can recruit the people you
want to see in the dining room, on the next treadmill, or beside you by the pool. We are working
diligently to continuously improve the quality and scope of products and services we provide to
you, as well as the support we provide to our community and employees, and need your help to
do so. It’s a matter of economics…the more business we do, the more we can do for you! So, in the
spirit of David Letterman, here's a "Top Ten" list for you!
Fax........................................................................353-1991
Top 10 ways YOU can support the University Club:
Dining Hours
Breakfast:
Monday - Friday
Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch:
Monday - Friday
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Brunch:
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mixx
Tuesday - Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Complimentary Coffee
Monday - Friday
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Kidz Club Childcare
Monday - Friday
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Available to children of members & their guests while on
premise. Also available to non-members while they are
enjoying a spa service or dining. Accepting infants to age
twelve; 24-hour notice required for children younger than
two. Call 353-5113.
10. Come out for breakfast and bring a colleague.
9. Enjoy a massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure at the U-Club spa.
8. Nominate your favorite charity for the Big Bang-quet Challenge…
this is how we give back to our community!
7. Purchase gift cards to share the U-Club experience with friends and family.
6. Plan a holiday function at your club.
5. Become a fitness member…it’s good for you AND the Club!
4. Suggest the U-Club to someone who just got engaged…
we are the premier venue for wedding receptions!
3. Contribute to the Splash Fund to support the pool renovation.
2. Dine frequently at the Club!
And the number one way to support the University Club is….
1. Recruit a colleague or friend to join the Club!
See you…and your friends…around the Club!
Fitness Center & Spa
Monday - Friday
5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Board of Directors
Patrick McPharlin, President
William Beekman, Vice President &
Membership Chair
David Closs, Secretary
Ray Schmidgall, Treasurer & Finance Chair
David Brower, Director
Stella Cash, Social Chair
William Dansby, Director
Tiffany Dowling, Director
Mark Haas, Director
Wanda Lipscomb, Past President &
Summer Rec. Chair
James Potchen, Director
June Youatt, Director
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Please help us welcome the newest
members of the U-Club family!
Joseph Christmas, engineer at Butler America,
and his fiancée, Kimberly Franklin, project
leader at Butler America.
Andrew Mishra and his fiancée, Samantha
Wrobleski (MSU ’10), medical student in
MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Yomaira Figueroa, assistant professor in
MSU's Department of English.
Dr. Elise Zipkin Mattes, assistant professor in
MSU's Department of Zoology, her husband,
Brian Mattes, conflict of interest director
in MSU's Office of Regulatory Affairs, and
daughter Josephine.
Jingbo Meng, assistant professor in MSU's
Department of Communications, her husband, Mi
Zhang, assistant professor in MSU's Department
of Electrical Engineering, and son Nolan.
Tuesday Mingle Table
Every Tuesday
Noon • Mingle • Buffet Lunch: $12++
Join us at a community table to share in good conversation over a social lunch.
Every FRIDAY
Every SUNDAY
MONTHLY
EVENTS
First Thursday
Buffet & Bridge
Thursday, November 6
Reservations begin • 11:30 a.m.
Wine Night
Every Wednesday
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. • Mixx & Mingle
Enjoy half-off bottles of select wine in Mingle
and Mixx every Wednesday night!
Enjoy the Club’s luncheon buffet and sweets
table, followed by fellowship and bridge with
your U-Club friends. $14++
Mom & Dad Date Night:
Float Decorating Party!
Kid
Club z
Friday, November 7 • 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Member Mixxer
Every THURSDAY
Every WEDNESDAY
Every
TUESDAY
REGULAR HAPPENINGS AT THE CLUB
Every Thursday • Mixx • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Come socialize with fellow members in Mixx and enjoy
$5 Bartender's choice specialty cocktails! Mixxers also
feature a complimentary appetizer, plus 50% off well & call
cocktails and all small plate appetizers. Bring a friend and meet
some new ones at this fun event!
Prime Rib Special
Every Friday through November 21
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. • Mingle & Mixx
Enjoy a slow-roasted tender cut of prime rib with
a choice of soup or salad, hot baked potato, chef’s
choice of vegetable, and fresh-baked rolls [265].
10 oz: $19++ • 12 oz: $23++
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Heritage Room
Join us every Sunday for the best brunch in town! Featuring an array of cold salads, seafood
delicacies, fresh fruits, breakfast favorites, hot entrées, made-to-order omelets, and chef's
carving station, topped off with a sinful selection of pastries and desserts.
Adults: $23++ • Children 4-11: $9++ • Children 3 & Under: FREE
November 2 & 9
November 23 & 30
Wine Week
Tuesday, November 18 Saturday, November 22
Come try a glass or bottle of these two
wonderful wines this week only!
Good Harbor - Grüner Veltliner
(Leelanau Peninsula, MI)
$30++ bottle • $10 ++ glass
A delicate dry white wine with aromas of white
pepper and a light hint of melon. The palate has a
lovely minerality drawn from the natural springs
that surround the vineyard.
Sunday Brunch
Live Music:
Make a date to enjoy a delicious dinner in
Mingle or other fun Club activities while
your child has a blast in Kidz Club! Kids will
be served a meal of their own and then
get to work creating artificial, jumbo-sized
confections and other decorations for the
U-Club's Silver Bells Parade float! Reservations
required, call 353-5111 to help us ensure
proper staffing.
$6 per child (includes kid's meal and all supplies)
Pianist Sangmi Lim
Pianist Ricky Nalett
Chef’s Table Dinner - Hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Jim Potchen
Tuesday, November 18 • 6:30 p.m. • Cash Corner
Come enjoy a fabulous dinner with fellow members, including
Board Member, Jim Potchen and his wife Geri, while visiting
with our fantastic chefs and other key staff. Our exclusive Chef’s
Table is limited to 13 members only and features a four-course
special menu including appetizer, salad, entrée, and dessert (plus
two glasses of our special wine of the week) designed by our
wonderful culinary staff. Don’t miss out -- call 353-5111 to RSVP
right away!
Members: $45++ • Tasting Society Members: $40++
Good Harbor - Harbor Red
(Leelanau Peninsula, MI)
$27++ bottle • $9 ++ glass
A blend of rare red grapes, this wine has a palate of
fresh raspberries with a medium body and smooth
lighter finish (slightly heavier in body than a Pinot Noir).
Mingle & Mixx
Minimum Mania!
Tuesday, November 25
Haven't met your minimum this month?
Come to the Club on Tuesday, November 25
and enjoy some great
minimum-busting specials,
including 50% off all well
and call cocktails!
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MEMBER EVENTS
MSU Football Game-Day Dining
MSU vs. Ohio State
Saturday, November 8 • Kick-off: 8:00 p.m.
Pre-Game Prime Rib Buffet:
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Heritage Room
Come ‘home’ to the U-Club and do your pre-game analysis over our
fabulous Prime Rib Buffet featuring an array of cold salads, soups, hot
entrées, delicious sides, and mouth-watering desserts. With seating
available for large groups, it’s perfect for entertaining all your in- and outof-town guests!
Adults: $25++ • Children 4-11: $11++ • Children 3 & Under: Free
This event replaces our regular dinner service in Mingle; however, the lounge
menu will be available in Mixx.
MSU vs. Rutgers
Saturday, November 22 • Kick-off: TBA
Dining options for this game will vary depending on game time. Please
call our front desk for details.
Free Shuttle!
Transportation
provided by
Let the U-Club Stadium
Express take you from the
Members Serving Members Kellie Dean, President
Club to campus, departing one
hour prior to kick-off. Make
your reservation, and dine either before or after the game, and you
ride for free! Simply turn in your dining receipt to the receptionist
on your way out and your ride is free! Reservations are required.
Space is limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Requires purchase of buffet if available or entrée from the Mixx or
Mingle menu. Please note, if you make a bus reservation and do not
dine with us, your member account will be charged $8 per person
for your reserved bus seats.
Cheer on the U-Club Float
in the Silver Bells Parade!
Friday, November 21 • 6:00 p.m. • Downtown Lansing
The University Club will once again have a float in this year's
Silver Bells Parade! Come enjoy this annual tradition
and watch as our little chefs go "Up
on the Gingerbread Housetop"
to create a holiday masterpiece
filled with pounds of faux
gingerbread, butter cream
frosting, oversized candy, and
lights! The float will be created
by our youth members and
childcare staff in cooperation with
Parish Corporation.
Help us build our float -see Mom & Dad Date Night on page 3 for details!
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Holiday Entertaining Class
Wednesday, November 19 • 6:00 p.m.
Join Executive Chef John Findley, Mingle Manager Tiffani Godbey,
Pastry Chef Katie Chapman, Decorator Laura Nicols, and your
favorite Mixx bartender Dan Caban for a four-part
class on holiday entertaining. Taste and learn
how to make three holiday appetizers, two
specialty cocktails, and two desserts.
Then, get crafty with some simple
decorating ideas and tips that will
make your next holiday gathering
sparkle! Come join the fun! Class size
is limited, so call 353-5111 to sign up today.
Members: $28++ • Tasting Society & Ambassador Society Members: $25++
MSU Basketball Burger Special
November 21 & December 6, 17, 20, 30 • Mingle & Mixx
Our ever-popular Burger Special features a
delicious hot-off-the-grill hamburger cooked
to order with your choice of cheese and
toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion). This
special also includes your choice of crispy
French fries or golden onion rings, and a side
of coleslaw. $9++
Health4U Pizzas with Pizzazz Cooking Class
Featuring U-Club Executive Chef John Findley
Thursday, November 20 • Noon • University Club
U-Club members are invited to attend this fantastic Health4U
program. Homemade pizza is better than take-out and just as quick
when you use a ready-made crust. Chef Findley will surprise you with
some unconventional crust ideas. He will add some excitement to
traditional toppings with a variety of interesting combinations. Want
a homemade crust? He’ll share some secrets for this, too!
Menu: Classic Caesar Salad • Bread Sticks with Marinara Sauce •
Three Flatbread Pizzas (Meat Lover’s, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean
Chicken) • Rum-Flavored Ricotta Ice Cream with Fresh Fruit
Call 353-5111 to RSVP for this event. $14.50++ per person
Lansing Arts Council’s 35th Annual
Holiday Glitter Spectacular
Tuesday, December 2
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • University Club of MSU
U-Club members are invited to attend this wonderful event that
brings together area artists and arts supporters in celebration of the
Greater Lansing art scene. The evening will kick off with a swanky
social hour, including appetizers, desserts, wine, beer, and java,
followed by the annual Applause awardees and entertainment by
the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle. Get ready for a fun-filled
concoction of music, mixing, and mingling, and a few clever bits and
gags. The University Club is pleased to support this wonderful event
as a platinum sponsor. Visit www.lansingarts.org/Events/HolidayGlitter.
aspx to purchase tickets.
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE CLUB
Gingerbread House Workshops
Saturday, November 22 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7 • 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of decorating
fun! We’ll provide the gingerbread house,
royal icing, and mountains of candy and
edible decorations. Enjoy fresh fruit,
cheeses, holiday punch, and cookies
while our culinary staff provides creative
suggestions and demonstrates winning
techniques for decorating your holiday
creation. Reservations
and gingerbread house
pre-order required. Space in each workshop is limited,
so call for reservations today!
Santa Brunch
Sundays, December 7, 14 & 21
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Heritage Room
Don't miss this holiday tradition featuring a
delicious brunch, holiday decor, visits and
photos with Santa and special guests, the
Minions from Despicable Me, a gingerbread
house give-away, and gift donations for
MSU Safe Place. Brunch will be served in both the Heritage
Room and 106/107. Make your reservations early to avoid
disappointment on these very busy days.
Call 353-5111.
Adults: $24++ • Children 4-11: $10++ • Children 3 & Under: FREE
$6 /person attending, plus $18 /gingerbread house
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Please note: To cover the cost of the snacks and refreshments,
each person attending the event will be charged $6++.
Members will be charged in full for reservations on record as of 48 hours
prior to the event, or the actual number served, whichever is greater.
Holiday Luncheon Buffet
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Heritage Room
Tuesday - Friday, December 9-12
Monday - Friday, December 15-19
Celebrate the season with friends, business associates, and family at
the Club’s festive Holiday Luncheon Buffet, offering bountiful gourmet
salads, chef’s carving station, delicious entrée selections, and a decadent
holiday dessert buffet. The buffet is perfect for large groups, too! We’ll
handle all the arrangements and reserve seating for your group.
Call 353-5111 for reservations.
$16++ per person
Mingle: offering regular à la carte menu and regular lunch buffet only.
Heritage Room: offering Holiday Luncheon Buffet only.
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Event
Featuring: Life Support with vocalist
Nicky Zeeb Fowler
Wednesday, December 31
Dinner: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Music: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Band and Dancing: 8:30 p.m. - Midnight
Join us for an extraordinary evening of fine cuisine
and dancing to the sounds of Life Support with
Ricky Nalett, playing a variety of classic standards
and current pop favorites. Enjoy a refreshing specialty cocktail
or glass of wine while our attentive staff presents you with Chef
Findley’s four-course dinner menu, which includes your choice of
appetizer, salad, and entrée, a decadent coffee & dessert buffet,
traditional party favors – and a complimentary glass of champagne to
ring in the New Year!
Please specify your preference when calling.
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In honor of Veteran's Day, all U-Club members who are veterans
receive a complimentary lunch buffet on Monday, November 10!
Please call 353-5111 to make reservations.
CHICAGO OUTING
Thursday, December 4 • 6:30 a.m. - Midnight
Join U-Club General Manager Karen Grannemann on this
annual outing to Chicago. Once we arrive the day is yours to fill
-- shop, eat, explore a museum or gallery, visit with friends, or
do it all! This year's package includes continental breakfast, bus
ride, treats on the way home, and a ticket to the One of a Kind
Show and Sale at the Merchandise Mart, featuring more than
600 artists. Call 353-5111 to RSVP today!
Members: $70 • Non-members: $80
Continental Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. • Depart Club: 6:45 a.m.
Arrive Chicago: 10:00 a.m. CST • Depart Chicago: 7:00 p.m. CST
Arrive at Club: Midnight
Transportation
provided by
Members Serving Members Kellie Dean, President
Your membership account will be charged in full for reservations made.
Cancellations will not be accepted and refunds will not be provided. If you are
unable to go, you may send a substitute in your place.
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FITNESS CENTER NEWS
Kids' Activities at Autumn Classic a Hit!
The University Club of MSU was honored to host
the children’s activities at this year’s Playmakers
Autumn Classic, held on September 28. Our fitness,
spa, and childcare staff were excited to support the
community with a sampling of the many programs
that are offered regularly to U-Club members. We
were extremely pleased to see nearly 100 children
having a blast being physically active, learning about nutrition, and
enjoying autumn-themed crafts and snacks! It was a huge success thanks
to our creative, enthusiastic, and organized staff! Great job team!
Fitness Center
Member Appreciation Days
Boost Your Immunity
With Emergen-C
To show our appreciation to all of our wonderful fitness members,
we’re hosting a special week of fitness and fun! Each weekday will
have a theme, specialty group exercise classes, spirit challenges,
and giveaways that will shake things up and be a lot of fun! Fitness
Center members are also invited to bring a friend for free to show
them “your home away from home.” Childcare in Kidz Club will also
be free for members and guests who are working out this week
(limit two hours per day).
Coming Soon…
December 1 - 5
Group Exercise Spotlight
Kathryn Witmer
Kathryn Witmer grew up in Dublin, Ohio and
earned her bachelor's and master's degrees
in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She has been
teaching fitness classes for about two years
and is an avid marathon runner, yogi, and
general health and fitness enthusiast. Kathryn
recently moved to East Lansing and is newly
engaged. She looks forward to becoming part
of the University Club community and helping members reach their
fitness goals!
Earn a Free Smoothie
with a Smoothie Punchcard!
Purchase 11 smoothies at Smoothie Island and your 12th one is FREE!
Our smoothies make a great snack, early morning breakfast, or
post-workout recovery drink. They’re healthy, delicious, and come
in a variety of flavors like Peanut Butter Cup, 4-Berry Classic, and
Banana Split. Try one today and be sure to pick up a punch card!
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With the cold season just around the corner,
keeping your immune system in tip-top shape
is important. Emergen-C is a supplement that
incorporates 1000 mg of the immune-boosting
power of Vitamin C and 32 other mineral
complexes to aid in immune defense. Stop by the
Fitness Center and try Emergen-C…Feel the Good.
Looking ahead to 2015, the Fitness Center once again will be hosting
The Game: Weight Loss Challenge. This is a three-month weight loss
challenge where dedication and perseverance can truly pay off. Also,
Women’s Wellness Day returns for the third year coming in March.
Be on the lookout for more information.
Become The Biggest U-ser!
U-Club Fitness, Spa & Childcare Contest
Through December 29
Do you frequently use the Fitness Center? Are you a regular at the
Spa? Do your kids love it in Kidz Club? From October 6 through
December 29, see if you can be the University Club's first Biggest
U-ser. This program is designed to reward you for your participation
in the U-Club. Whether you are working out at the Fitness Center,
treating yourself to a spa service, or dropping off your kids in Kidz
Club, points will be accumulated to determine a winner. Members
are responsible for signing in at the Fitness front desk to keep track of
their visits. Prizes will be awarded for members who are the Biggest
U-sers of the U-Club. For more information, see the Fitness Center
staff for details.
U-CLUB SPA
Follow the Trends to Keep Your
Makeup Look in Style
By Ashley Matson, U-Club Spa Coordinator
Trends come and go for all things fashionable and makeup is no exception! Right now,
a natural look is very in style. Try using nude tones on a glowing palate without heavy
mascara or dark eye shadows. For fall, the trend also includes warm, autumnal makeup.
This look can include the eyes and/or lips using light brown, beige, warm oranges, and
yellow hues. Our Glo Minerals line has a wonderful collection of naturals that would work well with both of these trends.
Come holiday season, the high drama trend
is still popular! Create the classic smoky eye
by applying intense eye shadow colors to
the brow line, then use a black eye liner on
the lower lid. Go with a little sparkle and use gold, copper, silver, and
bronze metallic eye makeup. Also on trend are bright red or crimson
lips. You can achieve this look by keeping eye makeup to a minimum
and applying a red, raspberry, or pink lipstick and liner.
The U-Club Spa offers makeup application for special occasions,
consultations for makeup selection and application techniques, and a
full line of all-natural Glo Minerals makeup. Stop in to the Spa to pick up
your Glo Minerals
holiday favorites
or call 353-5113
to set up an
appointment with
our makeup
specialist.
SUNDAY
26
2
Sunday Brunch
featuring
Pianist Sangmi Lim
9
27
Family Zumba
3
Biggest U-ser
Contest Continues
10
Sunday Brunch
featuring Pianist
Sangmi Lim
Lunch Buffet
Free for Member
Veterans
16
17
Sunday Brunch
TUESDAY
28
Tuesday Mingle
Table
Superheroes &
Villains Halloween
Party
4
Tuesday Mingle
Table
11
Tuesday Mingle
Table
18
Tuesday Mingle
Table
WEDNESDAY
29
Wine Night - 50% Off
Select Bottles
5
Souper Bowl Supper
Wine Night - 50% Off
Select Bottles
12
Souper Bowl Supper
Wine Night - 50% Off
Select Bottles
19
Souper Bowl Supper
Wine Night - 50% Off
Select Bottles
Holiday Entertaining
Class
To allow our employees time with their families over the
holidays, please note the following dates and times when the
U-Club’s hours will vary from published operating hours:
Date
Member Dining
Fitness, Spa, Childcare*
Thurs., Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Dinner only
Fri., Nov. 28
Closed
Sat., Nov. 29
Closed
Dec. 22 & 23
Breakfast & Lunch Only
Wed., Dec. 24
Closed
Thurs., Dec. 25
Closed
Fri., Dec. 26
Closed
Wed., Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
*
Holiday Hours*
Holiday Hours*
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
Closed
Closed
Regular Hours
Holiday Hours*
Holiday Hours for the Fitness Center & Spa: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Childcare Closed
THURSDAY
30
Lunch with League
Minimum Mania
Member Mixxer
6
First Thursday
Buffet & Bridge
Member Mixxer
13
Member Mixxer
20
Health4U
Cooking Class
Member Mixxer
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
31
NOVEMBER 1
Prime Rib Special
7
8
Prime Rib Special
Mom & Dad
Date Night/Float
Decorating Party
MSU vs. Ohio State
Prime Rib Buffet
14
15
Prime Rib Special
21
Prime Rib Special
U-Club Float in the
Silver Bells Parade
MSU Basketball
Burger Special
22
MSU vs. Rutgers
Game-Day Dining
Gingerbread House
Workshop
Wine Week Specials
23/30
Sunday Brunch
featuring Pianist
Ricky Nalett
(Both Sundays)
24
25
Tuesday Mingle
Table
Minimum Mania
26
Souper Bowl Supper
Wine Night - 50% Off
Select Bottles
27
Fitness Center & Spa
Holiday Hours
Club Closed
Thanksgiving
Dinner Buffet
28
Dining Closed
Fitness Center & Spa
Holiday Hours
29
Dining Closed
Kidz Camp
Reunion Mini Camp
NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday Brunch
featuring Pianist
Sangmi Lim
MONDAY
Holiday Hours
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Somewhere in this newsletter, we’ve placed TWO different club
members’ numbers between brackets [###]. If one of them is yours
and you contact us at 353-5111 by November 30, 2014, you will
receive a Complimentary Sunday Brunch for Two!
Your Club offers a variety of gifts at all price levels that can be purchased anytime...
For the special people on your holiday list, shop the U-Club!
The Gift of Membership
Buy $100 for others & save $10!
For the gift that keeps on giving, give
your loved ones the gift of a U-Club
membership! You can pre-pay dues for a
new or existing member for any length of
time and/or purchase one of our optional
memberships for fitness, golf, tennis, or the
Detroit Community. Did you know that Junior Legacy memberships
have no initiation fee and dues of only $60 per month? A U-Club
membership always fits and is a great way to show you care! For
details, contact Phyllis Riley or Jessie Hartmann at 353-5111.
Treat someone special to a luxurious spa service or elegant dinner with
a U-Club gift card. Pick a dollar amount and let the gift receiver choose
their own gift, or select a specific spa service or package that you know
they’ll love! Between now and December 24, purchase $100 in gift cards
as a gift for someone else and pay only $90! Gift cards can be purchased
at the U-Club or Fitness Center front desk, or by calling 353-5111.
U-Club Spa Products
Broadway Dinner Theater Packages
The Club’s fabulous Broadway Dinner Theater packages also make
a wonderful gift. Packages include: hors d’oeuvres, three-course
gourmet dinner, round-trip transportation, Zone One ticket, free
parking, and all taxes/fees. Select from these great shows:
Our spa offers a variety of bath, body, skincare, and relaxation
products that make wonderful gifts [1484]. Select a luxurious
skincare product from one of our exceptional lines:
• Glo Therapeutic - Advanced skin care products formulated
with potent concentrations of active ingredients to clinically
transform the skin and deliver beautiful results.
• Equavie - An organic and environmentally conscious skin care line
inspired by the richness of Mediterranean gardens.
For someone who likes to relax at home, check out our luxurious
robes, relaxation CD’s, oil burners, and more. Visit the Spa today!
Annie December 18, 2014 • 5:00 p.m. • $120
Pippin January 29, 2015 • 5:00 p.m. • $120
I Love Lucy Live on Stage February 13, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. • $110
Phantom of the Opera April 9, 2015 • 5:00 p.m. • $125
Itzhak Perlman April 25, 2015 • 5:30 p.m. • $130
Kinky Boots May 28, 2015 • 5:00 p.m. • $120