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JANUARY 2015
Connections
N E WS & E V E N T S E xclus i ve ly fo r M em b e r s o f t h e Un i ve r s i t y Clu b o f M i ch i g an S tate Un i ve r s i t y
Every Member Get A Member in 2015!
Pat McPharlin
U-Club President
This year, we are challenging every member to get a member! To assist you, the Club has reduced the
social initiation fee to just $200 for any new member who joins by April 30, 2015. They’ve also created a
dynamic Where U Belong membership campaign with tools that can be used to spread the word about the
Club to your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors! If you know of someone who would enjoy all that
the U-Club has to offer, simply call 353-5111 with the person’s contact information, and the staff will take
it from there. Each new member you sponsor will earn you valuable Ambassador Rewards, too (see below).
We encourage you to accept the challenge! Your efforts will help ensure a strong future for your Club!
Help Spread The Word
The University Club Is #WhereUBelong
• You will be receiving Where U Belong cards in the mail... hand them
out to anyone you think might be interested in joining the U-Club. You
can pick up more at the front desk, download an electronic version from
the online toolkit, or call us at 353-5111, and we’ll send them to you!
• We will be releasing a new Where U Belong video testimonial
every week. Share them on your favorite social media sites such as
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Share the University Club video tour on our website with others to
showcase our beautiful facility and services.
• Forward a U-Mail Minute email or find a handy cut-and-paste email
in the Where U Belong toolkit at www.universityclubofmsu.org to
promote the Club to your member prospects.
• Participate in our Challenge of the Week—an easy opportunity
to promote the Club and win a prize! Look for the Challenge of the
Week in our weekly emails.
• Post a photo or comment highlighting your favorite things about
the U-Club on your social media site(s)—Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram—using the #WhereUBelong hashtag.
• Participate in our Facebook selfie contests. Watch for details on our Facebook page.
Complimentary Membership Brunch*
Invite your member prospects to try out the Club
and learn more by attending a prospective member brunch
on one of the following Sundays:
January 25 • February 22 • March 22 • April 19
Childcare available to members and guests.
Please call 353-5111 to make reservations.
* Limit of one brunch visit per prospective member.
up to two people per prospective member household.
Like us on Facebook!
University Club of Michigan State University
Bill Beekman
Membership Chair
What’s In It For You:
For every new member you sponsor in 2015, you will earn
valuable Ambassador Rewards:
• A $50 U-Club Gift Card for the first new member you sponsor,
• A $100 U-Club Gift Card for the second new member, and
• A $150 Gift Card for each additional new member you sponsor in 2015.
• All U-Club Ambassadors will be recognized at the annual
Ambassador Society event and will receive the Ambassador
Society lapel pin.
• The Challenge of the Week and Facebook selfie contest will bring the
opportunity to win prizes. Watch for other fun rewards along the way!
Join by April 30, 2015
and pay just $200 for social initiation!
Around the Club…
News & Updates from CEO/GM Karen Grannemann, CCM
One of the most underused privileges of University Club membership is our
extensive network of reciprocal clubs. I’m often guilty myself…when I travel, I look
for hotels and restaurants, and forget about the spectacular clubs we could enjoy.
But over the past few months, I have made a point of exploring, and have been
amazed at the results. Our celebration dinners for both our daughters’ graduations
were held at private clubs in Washington, DC (The University Club of Washington,
Grannemann
DC) and Baltimore (The Center Club), and they were incredible experiences at
spectacular locations with amazing food and service. We were treated like royalty and welcomed
with open arms, and my family and I will never forget those occasions.
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
Recently, I attended a meeting at the Union League in Philadelphia. This experience underscored
how lucky we are to be able to access these spectacular venues—at no additional cost! I stayed
at the Club, had breakfast at the Club, had my meeting at the Club, and enjoyed dinner at one of
two five-star restaurants in Philly—at the Club! This eight-story building covering an entire city
block offers many unique features: a spectacular art collection, a demonstration kitchen, a private
dining room, and a museum, among many other amenities. A more complete description is listed
below, or read more at www.unionleague.org
Fitness Center & Spa..................................... 353-5113
Executive Offices............................................ 353-5114
• Karen Grannemann, CEO & General Manager
• John Fischette, Chief Engineer
Member Services...........................................353-5350
• Phyllis Riley, Director of Membership
• Angela Berry, Communications Manager
• Deborah Barosko, Human Resources Director
• Accounting
We enjoy reciprocal privileges with over 250 other clubs throughout the country and abroad. Those
who have a Detroit Community membership have access to many additional private clubs as well. A
complete listing of all reciprocal clubs can be found on our website at www.universityclubofmsu.org,
and copies can be obtained by calling or stopping at the Club’s front desk.
Food & Beverage Department..................353-5351
• Brandi Kirchhoff, Director of Food & Bev. Service
• John Findley, Executive Chef
Fax........................................................................353-1991
So…as you hit the road for business, for a winter escape, or a spring break getaway, remember that
your University Club membership privileges travel along with you! Let us know what you discover.
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.
See you around the Club!
Special Hours
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.
Date
Complimentary Coffee
Monday - Friday
January 1
January 2-12
January 19
February 16
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.
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed Fitness, Spa & Childcare*
Closed
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
Member Dining Closed - January 1-12
Fitness Center & Spa
Monday - Friday
5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Union League Philadelphia
Reciprocal
Club Spotlight
Board of Directors
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Mixx & Mingle U-Club dining will be closed Thursday, January 1 through Monday, January 12 as the
Club undergoes annual maintenance. The U-Club Fitness Center, Spa, and childcare will
be open regular hours during this time, and banquets will be held as scheduled. Dining
will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, January 13.
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.
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 &
Family Fun Council Chair
James Potchen, Director
June Youatt, Director
Please note the following dates when the U-Club’s hours will vary from
published operating hours:
In 1862, the Union League of Philadelphia was
founded as a Patriotic Society to support the
policies of Abraham Lincoln. Today, the Union
League is a private, members only, Five Star
Platinum Club with over 3,500 members. The
League House occupies an entire city block in
the center of Philadelphia's commercial and
cultural district.
Privileges of membership include: three dining
rooms, each with distinct style and cuisine;
fourteen unique banquet and meeting spaces; an Executive Fitness Center; two Business
Centers; a 25,000 volume library with current best-sellers, periodicals and videos; and the Inn
at the League, an 84-room hotel for members and their guests.
For more details or to book reservations, visit www.unionleague.org. Prior to visiting, please
contact the U-Club to have a letter of introduction sent to the Union League on your behalf.
Regular Happenings at the Club
Tuesday
Tuesday Mingle Table
Every
Every Tuesday (Club closed on Jan. 6)
Noon • Mingle • Buffet Lunch: $12++
Every Wednesday
Join us at a community table to share in
good conversation over a social lunch.
Wine Night
Enjoy the Club’s luncheon buffet and sweets table followed by fellowship and bridge
with your U-Club friends. $14++
Wine Week
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. • Mixx & Mingle
Come try a glass or bottle of these two wonderful wines this week only!
Enjoy half-off bottles of select wine in
Mingle and Mixx every Wednesday night!
Member Mixxer
Every Thursday (Club closed on Jan. 1 & 8)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. • Mixx
Every Thursday
First Thursday Buffet & Bridge - No First Thursday in January.
Thursday, February 5 • Reservations begin at 11:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday
(Club closed on Jan. 7)
Come socialize with fellow
members and enjoy 50% off
all flavored vodka cocktails,
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!
Sunday Brunch
(Club closed on Jan. 4 & 11)
Every SUNDAY
MONTHLY Events
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
Special Entertainment:
January 18 - Pianist Liudmila Bondar &
Bassist Ed Fedewa
January 25 - Pianist Sangmi Lim
Tuesday, January 27 - Saturday, January 31
Raeburn Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
This chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from white pear and
apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla, and
hints of warm crème brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.
$36++ bottle • $13++ glass
Lock & Key Meritage (North Coast California)
A Bordeaux-style red blend that artfully combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and
Cabernet Franc for a uniquely expressive wine.
$30++ bottle • $10++ glass
Mingle & Mixx Minimum Mania!
Tuesday, January 27
Haven't met your minimum this month? Come
to the Club on Tuesday, January 27, and enjoy
some great minimum-busting specials, including
50% off all well and call cocktails!
Mom & Dad Date Night
Snowball Soiree
Friday, January 16 • 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Make a date to enjoy a delicious dinner in Mingle or other fun Club
activities while your child has a blast at our Snowball Soiree! Kids will
be served a meal of their own followed by snowball crafts, games,
challenges, and activities with friends. It's guaranteed to be fun for
kids of all ages! Reservations required, call 353-5111.
$6 per child (meal included)
* Please note: This event replaces regular childcare at this time.
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Chef’s Table Dinner - Hosted by Keith & Wanda Lispscomb
MSU Basketball
Burger Special
Jan. 21, Feb. 7, 14 & 26
Mingle & Mixx
Our ever-popular Burger Special
features a delicious hot-off-thegrill 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++
Tuesday, January 29 • 6:30 p.m. • Cash Corner
Come enjoy a fabulous dinner with fellow members,
including the Club's past president, Wanda Lipscomb and
her husband Keith, 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++
Service Club Meetings at the U-Club
The following service clubs have made the U-Club
their home. Call 353-5112 for details.
100 Women Who Care
Junior League of Lansing
Rotary Club of East Lansing
The Links, Inc. - Lansing/East Lansing Chapter
Zonta Club of East Lansing Area
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The U-Club is YOUR New Year’s
Resolution Solution!
Whether you’re a fitness member or not, we have three great ways to help you
keep your resolution to get fit, lose weight, and be healthier this year!
1. Current U-Club Members only…
Fitness Initiation Fee Waived!
Remember that New Year’s resolution to get healthy and fit? Make
the U-Club your RESOLUTION SOLUTION! During January, all
current U-Club members are invited to add a fitness membership
with NO initiation fee! You may add one member, two members,
or the family (all adult family members residing at the same address).
Enjoy use of the fitness center equipment, group exercise classes,
locker rooms (including whirlpool, steam sauna, dry sauna, and
more), discounts on programs and classes, and access to talented
staff ready to help you meet your goals. Stop by the Fitness Center or
contact the Membership Department to get started today!
2. I Lost It at the U-Club - Weight Loss Challenge
Open to All U-Club Members
January 5 - March 30
Our annual weight loss challenge will once
again test your dedication and commitment
to your health! From January 5 - March 30,
challenge yourself to lose 8% of your body weight
in 12 weeks. Weigh in at the U-Club Fitness Center
anytime from January 5-11 and pay the $100 entry
fee. If you meet your goal, you will get your entry
fee back, plus a split of any remaining pot! And, of course, bragging
rights to say, "I lost it at the U-Club!"
Spa Products
& Services
Book your winter spa party today!
Baby it's cold outside! Bring your friends, family members, or
co-workers in for a relaxing spa party here at the University Club Spa.
With a booking of three or more people, you will have the option
to book multiple services such as massages, facials, manicures,
pedicures, and more. You can also enhance your party with a fruit,
veggie, or cheese and crackers tray, bottles of wine or champagne!
Enjoy our beautiful amenities such as whirlpool, dry sauna, or steam
room in between spa services, or work out in our state-of-the-art
Fitness Center. Spa parties are the perfect way to get out of the cold
and relish the luxury our spa offers. Call the U-Club Fitness Center &
Spa at 353-5113 to book your party today!
GloSuper Serum
GloSuper Serum contains a slew of anti-aging ingredients
that firm, lift, repair, and strengthen skin. This high
performance serum is ideal for all skin types and conditions.
•Reduce the appearance of wrinkles
•Promote tissue repair and retain moisture
•Reveal a smoother, younger & healthier complexion
Apply two to seven evenings a week to cleansed and toned face.
Contains retinol, so wear a sunscreen daily.
$119 - Purchase this amazing product at the U-Club Spa today!
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3. FREE Fitness Assessment
Open to All U-Club Members
January 2 - 31
Start on your journey to good health by taking advantage of a
complimentary Fitness Assessment (a $50 value). The following
tests and measurements will be taken by a certified trainer:
• Blood Pressure • Body weight & height • Flexibility
• Body Composition (a measurement of skin folds at three locations)
• Resting Heart Rate
(determines target heart rate range during cardio exercise)
•Waist-to-Hip Ratio (to identify your risk of cardiovascular disease)
This assessment will give you great information to measure your
success and keep you motivated. Receive a card for a Buy One, Get
One FREE 60-minute Personal Training Session upon completion
of the assessment. This is a great opportunity for social members
to get a baseline on their fitness and for fitness members to check
their progress! Appointments are required. Please call 353-5113 to
set yours today.
Saturday Spin Series with Marcy Uyl
Saturday, January 10, 17, 24, 31
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Join Marcy Uyl for a fun and challenging
spin class every Saturday in January! Each
90-minute ride will have a different 'spin' to
keep things interesting. Ride up mountains,
jump through the hills, and sprint on a race
course, all designed to get you in the best
shape of your life! Sign up and attend all four
sessions and you'll receive a complimentary
workout towel and a bottle of water. Class limited to 10
participants. Pre-registration required.
Call 353-5113 or register at the fitness front desk.
Fitness Members: $8/session • Social Members & Guests: $10/session
Upcoming Events
Move & Groove for Preschoolers
Every Friday in January & February
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Family Movie Night
Friday, January 23
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Kids Dinner • Heritage Room
7:00 p.m. Concessions • 7:30 p.m. Movie
FREE to all Member Families
Please Call for Reservations
Bring your pillows and blankets and gather at the U-Club to watch
How to Train Your Dragon 2 on the big screens in the Heritage Room!
Popcorn and soda pop will be complimentary and assorted candy
will be available for purchase. Parents can watch the movie
with the kids or relax in Mingle or Mixx for dinner, games, and
cocktails. Please call 353-5111 to RSVP for the movie or dining.
Dine before the movie
with two fabulous dining options available.
Dine with the kids in Mingle and order off the regular à la carte menu
OR
Check the kids in at 5:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room and order dinner
for them. Their dinner will be served in the Heritage Room as they
enjoy cartoons with our childcare staff before the feature film.
Adults can then enjoy a quiet dinner in Mingle.
(Kids meals will be available to order 5:30-6:45 p.m. only)
Business and Bagels Upcoming Speakers
U-Club members receive special pricing on this wonderful
speaker series presented by MSU's Eli Broad Graduate School of
Management. Programs are held monthly starting with coffee and
bagels at 7:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at 8:00 a.m. Visit
www.edp.broad.msu.edu to register, and be sure to note you are a
U-Club member to receive the special discounted pricing of $25.
Does your little one need an opportunity to Move and Groove? Every
Friday in January and February, our littlest members get a chance
to exercise, practice important social skills like taking turns and
following directions, make friends, and have a wonderful time moving
muscles and learning new motor skills! The class is open to all children
between the ages of 2-5. A minimum number of children is required to
run the class. Please sign up no later than Wednesday, January 7.
8-week session: $65 Members • $80 Non-member guests
Kidz Club Snowball Soiree (Mom & Dad Date Night)
Friday, January 16 • 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
See page 3 for details.
Do your kids have Cabin Fever?
Bring them to Kidz Club! Kids will have a great time with friends being
active and social guided by our highly qualified and enthusiastic
childcare staff. It's just the thing to cure the winter blues! Meanwhile,
mom and dad can work out at the Fitness Center, relax in the Spa,
enjoy a cup of coffee in Mixx, or have a meal with a friend in Mingle.
See page 2 for Kidz Club hours, then bring them out for some fun!
Kidz Club Lego Building Contest
January 2-31
This month in Kidz Club, kids will have the chance to
let their imagination run wild and build an amazing
Lego creation! Each creation will be photographed
and entered in our creation collection book with a
description written by the child. Children 3 and under
will build with our larger Duplo Legos. Various awards will be given
based on creativity, detail, and more, while our grand prize winner
will be randomly drawn from all entries and will receive a $50 gift
card to Toys R Us! All ages welcome. Kids can enter as many times as
they'd like through January 31.
Broadway Dinner Theater Packages
From classic Broadway, to classical concerts, there's still a lot of
fantastic shows left to see in this year's Broadway Dinner Theater
series! Ticket 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:
The Secret to Setting, Keeping & Achieving Your Goals
Tuesday, January 20
Bob Hoffman, Manager of Public Relations, MSU Wharton Center
Learn a simple six-step goal setting process to better define and
achieve your goals.
Building a Championship Program
Wednesday, February 18
Jake Boss, MSU Head Baseball Coach
Discover the principles imperative to building and evaluating a
successful team.
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
Many of these shows are nearly sold out, so call 353-5111
to purchase tickets today!
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Upcoming Events
Save the Date
for the 3rd Annual
Women's
Wellness Day
Saturday, March 28, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
University Club Fitness Center
Featuring fitness classes, good form running, a healthy
lunch, fitness fashion show, nutrition classes, and more!
Open to all! Watch for more details coming soon.
Connections and Coffee
Tuesday, February 3 • 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
University Club • Heritage Room
U-Club members and guests are invited to
attend this networking event presented
by the Greater Lansing Business Monthly
and the University Club. Come be an
active member of Lansing's dynamic
business community. Meet people
from diverse industries to add to your
network, reconnect with friends, and find
local resources. The event is free and a complimentary
continental breakfast is provided.
Please RSVP at [email protected] or 517-203-0123.
4th Annual Habitat for
Humanity House Party
Friday, February 6 • 6:30 - 11:00 p.m.
University Club of MSU
Habitat for Humanity Lansing invites
U-Club members to their House Party!
The event will feature music by The Black
Barn Band and an amazing silent auction.
Join us for a great night while giving back
at the same time! One hundred percent
of the proceeds benefit Habitat Lansing
to help rebuild Michigan and eliminate
substandard housing in the Greater Lansing area. Reserve a
spot online at www.habitatlansing.org. For questions
about this event, e-mail [email protected]
or call 517-374-1313 ext. 20.
$75/single ticket • $750 for a table of 10
Lansing Regional Chamber of
Commerce Annual Dinner
Tuesday, February 10 • 5:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Come join other U-Club members at the Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Annual Dinner on Tuesday,
February 10. This prestigious event includes dinner,
networking, and the presentation of the Chamber's
Outstanding Small Business and Community Service
Awards. Tickets to sit at the University Club’s table are $85
each and can be purchased by calling 353-5111.
Valentine's Day
Dinner
Saturday, February 14
5:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Featuring: Vocalist Nikki Zeeb Fowler & Pianist Ricky Nalett
Dancing 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Treat your Valentine to dinner at the Club in our beautiful Heritage Room,
accompanied by the romantic music of vocalist Nikki Zeeb Fowler with
Ricky Nalett on piano! Executive Chef Findley has prepared a lovely
Valentine’s Day menu that includes Sweetheart Specials for Two, plus
Cupid’s cocktails, wine, and champagne specials. All entrées include
our delectable Sweets & Coffee Bar featuring a chocolate fountain with
assorted dippers, cheesecakes, tarts, trifles, cookies, brownies, and more
[2584]. Enjoy a wonderful evening with your loved one! Call 353-5111 to
make your reservation right away.
Please note: This event replaces regular dinner service in Mingle and all members will
be served in the Heritage Room. Mixx will be open & serving a limited lounge menu.
Need a gift for your Valentine?
A U-Club gift card for a pampering spa
service or a delicious meal at the
Club is the perfect gift for any
Valentine! Call 353-5113 to
purchase a gift card today.
Need childcare?
Kidz Club will be open in the evening
from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Valentine's Day at
the regular childcare rates. Kids' meals can be
ordered in advance for an additional cost.
Pancakes
& Paczkis!
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Family Night
Tuesday, February 17 • 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Heritage Room
Bring the whole family out for a casual night of Mardi Gras fun! Enjoy one of
our New Orleans style dinner specials or other entrées from our regular Mixx/
Mingle menu. Kids will enjoy their very own pint-size pancake supper buffet.
Everyone who orders an entrée gets to sample the delicious paczkis (poonchkeys), king’s cake, beignets, and other goodies on our “Parade of Mardi Gras
Desserts” buffet! Find the plastic baby in your piece of king’s cake, and win a
U-Club gift card! While you sip your Hurricane or Café au Lait, the kids can pick
up some beads, get their face painted, and make Mardi Gras crafts!
Adults: Regular Menu Service (dessert buffet included with entrée purchase)
Pint-Sized Pancake Supper Buffet: Children 12 & Up: $12++
Children 4-11: $5++ • Children 3 & Under: FREE
* This event replaces regular dinner service in Mingle and all members will be served in the
Heritage Room. Mixx will be open with regular Mixx menu.
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WELCOME New Members!
Please help us welcome the newest members of the U-Club family!
Karen Burgess, executive director/CEO of Michigan Dental Association,
and her husband Mark, owner of Pageworks Graphic Design.
Dr. Amy Parks, associate professor for MSU's Department of
Teacher Education, and daughters Sophie and Chloe.
Kurt Hankenson, associate professor & associate director of LCOR
for MSU's Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, his wife,
F. Claire, director of ULAR and attending veterinarian for MSU's
Office of Regulatory Affairs, and son Hugh.
Barry Robinson (MSU ’83), vice president of the Michigan
Chamber of Commerce, his wife, Kenda, stylist at Head to Toe
Salon, and children Cali and Reed. Sponsor: Phil Guyesky
Katherine Schaefer (MSU ’85), and her husband, Joe Ross, both
partners at Communications & Research, Inc.
Jeffrey Hertrich (MSU ’09), assistant general counsel for Accident
Fund Holdings, Inc.
Hao Jiang, assistant professor for MSU's Department of Finance, his
wife, Ling, and son Han.
Mary Jane Knappen, self-employed graphic designer.
Sponsor: Dr. Joe Byers
Dr. Randi Stanulis, professor for MSU's College of Education, her
husband, Tom, self-employed, and sons Scot and Alex.
Ambassador Society Reception
Jesse Lothamer, president/CEO of Lothamer Tax Resolution, his wife
Amy, vice president of marketing at Lothamer Tax Resolution, and
children Jackie and Josh. Sponsor: John and Tammie Gingas
Nichole Martin, Young Opportunities Initiative Coordinator for
the Michigan Department of Human Services, her husband, Scott,
laborer for the Michigan Department of Vehicle and Travel Services,
and daughters Taylor and Tristin.
Dorothy E. Maxwell, president of Max Weingar Group,
and her husband, Bob A. Maxwell. Sponsor: David Brower
Thursday, February 12 • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
By Invitation Only
This fourth annual event recognizes members who have
joined our prestigious Ambassador Society by sponsoring new
members to the Club or by serving on the board or a committee.
All ambassadors will receive a personal invitation to join us
for a complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktail reception, at
which they will be recognized and given an Ambassador Society
pin. Thanks to all of our ambassadors for their dedication and
support of the Club!
Jeffrey Myers, associate director for MSU Innovation Center.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
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Sunday Brunch
Featuring:
Pianist Ricky Nalett
5
30
Tuesday
Mingle Table
Minimum Mania
MSU Basketball
Burger Special
6
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
31
January 1
No Regular Dining
New Year's Eve
Dinner & Dance
Club Closed
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
Start of Move &
Groove Class
3
Lansing Bridal Show
at the U-Club
featuring: Life Support
Fitness Center & Spa
Open Holiday Hours
Member Dining Closed
Fitness, Spa & Childcare Open Regular Hours
7
8
9
10
Start of Saturday
Spin Class
Member Dining Closed
Fitness, Spa & Childcare Open Regular Hours
11
12
13
Tuesday
Mingle Table
14
Wine Night - 50% off
Select Bottles
15
Member Mixxer
16
Kid
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Member Dining Closed
Fitness, Spa & Childcare Open Regular Hours
18
19
Sunday Brunch
MLK Day
Member Dining
Closed
Fitness, Spa &
Childcare
Regular Hours
25
26
Featuring: Pianist
Liudmila Bondar &
Bassist Ed Fedewa
Sunday Brunch
Featuring:
Pianist Sangmi Lim
Prospective
Member Brunch
17
Mom & Dad
Date Night
20
Business & Bagels
Tuesday
Mingle Table
27
Tuesday
Mingle Table
Minimum Mania
21
Wine Night - 50% off
Select Bottles
MSU Basketball
Burger Special
28
Wine Night - 50% off
Select Bottles
22
Member Mixxer
29
Member Mixxer
Pippin Dinner
Theater
Chef's Table
23
Family Movie Night
24
Featuring: How to
Train Your Dragon 2
30
Wine & Chocolate
Dinner
31
JANUARY 2015
4
Lansing Bridal Show
at the U-Club
TUESDAY
Wine Week Specials
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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 January 31, 2014, you will receive a
Complimentary Sunday Brunch for Two!
Wine &
Chocolate
Dinner
Friday, January 30 • 6:30 p.m.
The worlds of chocolate and wine unite for a truly remarkable evening!
Join our guest speaker, Jodi Holden, Michigan district manager for
Trinchero Family Estates, as she explores the perfect pairing of wines
and chocolate. Four different wines produced by the renowed Trinchero
Family Estates will be featured during the four-course dinner, expertly
prepared by U-Club Executive Chef John Findley [411]. Savor the unique
tastes of chocolate featured throughout the dinner in such surprising
things as barbecue sauce and vinaigrette, and be amazed as the
flavors are enhanced by fine wine. Don’t miss this delightful event! Call
353-5111 to register today!
$60 Per Person • $50 Per Tasting Society Member
Trinchero Family Estates Featured Brand: Terra d’Oro
Translated as "Land of Gold," Terra d'Oro receives its mother lode in
the form of pristine grapes. The label pays tribute to its Italian heritage
by generating fantastic Pinot Grigios and Barberas, along with singlevineyard Zinfandels featuring the region’s trademark "Shenandoah spice"
that makes their Zins stand above the rest.
Appetizer
sea scallops
Coriander-cumin crusted
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ocolate barbecue sauc
with orange coulis and ch
Salad
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s with sliced strawberries
Spinach and mixed green
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blueberries, toasted alm
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wrapped in smoked baco
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port wine
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Espresso and cocoa-dust
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, ite beans
, chanterelle mushrooms
drizzle, chorizo sausage
sweet potato gratin
and Swiss chard ragout,
Dessert
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Chocolate marquise wit
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