The Briar Club 2017 Q4 Newsletter

THE BRIAR CLUB

MEMBER NEWSLETTER OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

LETTERS

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FITNESS

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

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YOUTH

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EMPLOYEE NEWS

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AQUATICS

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DINING

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TENNIS

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DINING + SOCIAL EVENTS

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EVENT CALENDARS

HOURS OF OPERATION / FALL + WINTER 2017 FRONT DESK

AQUATICS

YOUTH

DINING

Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

FAMILY RESORT POOL

HIDEOUT

LOUNGE BAR

BC BISTRO

October 1 - October 22

Ages 6 & Up Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am -2:00 pm

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

LOUNGE DINING

BARRACUDA CAFÉ

LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

October 1 - October 22

TENNIS TENNIS COURTS Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

THE BRIAR SHOP Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm WINTER The Family Resort Pool will close for the Winter starting Monday, October 23.

COMPETITION & ADULT LAP POOL Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

FITNESS FITNESS CENTER Monday - Friday 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

KIDS CLUB Ages 1 - 5 Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

NURSERY 6 weeks - 1 year Monday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BREEZES October 1 - October 22

Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm WINTER Breezes will close for the Winter starting Monday, October 23.

Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm WINTER Barracuda Café will close for the Winter starting Monday, October 23.

THE END ZONE Tuesday - Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

LETTER FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

HURRICANE HARVEY I would like to begin by thanking every single member that donated to the Hurricane Harvey Employee Fund. The amazing support from our members to the Briar Club team showed an incredible amount of care

for our family. We were able to hand out many checks to staff who were affected by the Hurricane.

The Club fared very well during the hurricane. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked hard to reopen after the storm. Our biggest challenge was getting staff members safely to the club. Samantha Van Veen deserves many kudos for her role during the storm. We were able to donate meals to many nurses and doctors who hadn’t had a hot meal in days. Samantha also led a delivery of food and water to Lakewood Church, and a fire station out west where we were greeted with hugs by some very exhausted firefighters. Thank you Samantha for taking the lead on this.

COMING SOON There are many exciting things happening around the Club. If you haven’t had a chance to meet our new fitness

director, please stop by and tell Amy hi! Amy brings incredible energy and fresh ideas as we work to grow our fitness program and take it to the next level. Speaking of new, the Board recently approved the capital purchase of new fitness equipment which will take place early next year.

We also have a new spiral staircase arriving for our diving board, new LED lights for all of our tennis courts and a playground for the kiddos. Be on the lookout for all these enhancements.

GRAB AND GO I hope everyone enjoyed their time by the pool this summer. Sameh Nawar, our food and beverage director, worked hard to bring full table side service to the pool area. We received very good feedback and are prepared to launch this again next pool season.

Make sure you stop by our new “Grab and Go” counter located in the lobby

of our fitness center. Pick up a specialty coffee or something warm to eat after your workout.

FALL AT THE CLUB Its playoff time! Come watch all the Astros games in the bar on the big screen. Be on the lookout for many special events including college football on Saturdays. Let’s cheer on our hometown boys!

THANK YOU In closing, I would like to recognize our outgoing President, David Mordy.

Mr. Mordy played a key role with the success of the Club this year and we are very grateful for his leadership.

Sincerely, Daniel Moreno

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT tributed to the Employee Hurricane Fund. We raised over $27,000 to help employees impacted by the storm, including seven employees with flooded homes. In addition to hurricane relief, Briar Club members gathered on October 5th to hear Jeff Van Gundy speak and to support The Briar Club Employee Scholarship Fund.

2017 FISCAL YEAR

BRIAR CLUB COMMUNITY I’ve long felt that what makes the Briar Club special is our community, not our physical assets. In the wake of Harvey, I think we’ve all been able to see what makes Houston special and what makes the Briar Club special. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to all those impacted by the storm and I would also like to express my appreciation for all of the members who con-

The Briar Club is just wrapping up a strong finish for the 2017 fiscal year.

Net Income should finish approximately $1.3 MM above budget with roughly half of that improvement coming from new member initiation fees. We’ve welcomed 90 new members to the club this year, which is both exciting and an excellent sign of the club’s vitality.

CAPITAL CONSIDERATIONS The board has been conservative this year in terms of discretionary capital. At the August meeting we voted to approve LED lights for courts 4-9 and to approve a new playground

next to the sports court. A couple of additional capital considerations will be up for discussion by next year’s board. First would be deepening the competition pool. Second would be building three pavilions – two would replace the current temporary structures extending from the Barracuda Café and one would be built between the Kid’s Club and the nearest pool gate.

UPCOMING ELECTION The Nominating Committee, led by Marty Thompson, has done an outstanding job this year. We’ve had 13 candidates apply to be on the 6 person slate vying for 3 board member openings for the 2018 – 2019 term.

In my mind these new board members will be vital in determining the club’s direction in future years. We could primarily focus on the capital items mentioned above. Alternatively, we could decide to strengthen our balance sheet so that we might have the capacity to purchase additional land if it becomes available. Another alternative would be to slow mem-

berships in order to avoid additional compaction. I think it will be instructive to learn the priorities of different candidates that may vote on these decisions.

ANNUAL MEETING The date set for the annual meeting is Wednesday, November 15th. The board is looking forward to discussing the club and recognizing employees that help make the club such an incredible place. I hope to see many familiar and new faces at the meeting.

Enjoy autumn and the holiday season as part of The Briar Club Community.

Sincerely, David Mordy

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS

LINDA BENSON

Membership Director membership@thebriarclub.com Well, we are off to a wonderful Fall and hopefully to cooler weather. I know the Veranda will be a popular area to enjoy the cool evenings.

We had a very successful year with

WELCOME, LITTLE ONES!

90 of your friends, family members and business associates joining the Club! I wanted to give everyone personal big thank you to every one of you for your referrals and support.

If you know someone interested in Membership, please feel to contact me or stop by my office to say hi.

BRIAR MEMBERS GIVE BACK

We are always excited to see our Briar Club family grow by two feet!

FALL MEMBER MIXER

Catherine Durham Luquire July 12, 2017 Daughter of Patrick and Christina Luquire

Help us fill the bin, and you’re in!

Join us for a very special member mixer in November when we team up with the Houston Food Bank to help our Houstonians as they continue to recover from Hurricane Harvey.

Parker Harrison Steen August 24, 2017 Son of Paul and Kristen Steen

Eloise Lynn Davis

September 10, 2017 Daughter of Zachary and Margot Davis

IN MEMORIAM

Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season, I’ll see you around the Club!

This past August, The Briar Club partnered with HISD to help collect school supplies for local students in need. Members extended their hands to help our community by donating 646

pencils, 3,350 note cards and 3,650 sheets of paper, among hundreds of other school supplies. Thank you to all who donated, we can’t wait to see how much we raise next year!

Date: Thursday, November 30 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pricing: 1 Canned Food Item Reservations are recommended and can be made Online. This event is open to members and guests. Please note this event is for adults only.

NEW MEMBERS JULY - SEPTEMBER 2017

Edward Mahar Member Since 1991

Anton Rudjuk and Monica Amariz

Ryan and Emily Omohundro

Christopher and Shalini May

Andrew Bittson Member Since 1997

John and Jennifer Ray

Christopher and Amanda Akbari

Erik and Anu Shultz

John and Ashley Pope

Michael and Ruth MacRory

Sylvia Adkins

Terry Bertin Member Since 1984

Paris and Natasha Theofanidis

Fredrik and Amanda Mack

Margaret and Joel De Young

Greg and Alana Highberger

Rachel and Sam Seidel

Robert and Kontessa Welsh

John and Isabel Schulte

Tami and David Wall

Jonathan and Ann Hartigan

Dustin and Ann Teague

John and Stacey Stevens

Darryl Anderson and Christie Cardon

Justin Shrader and Michelle Moore

Caroline Kerr and Andrew Lusk

Marc Tabolsky and Sally Anne Schmidt

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EMPLOYEE NEWS FALL LEADERSHIP AWARD

SUMMER EMPLOYEE PICNIC

ALBERTO JIMENEZ Briar Shop Manager 6 years

“Alberto is so incredibly in tune with the tennis members’ needs regarding racquet’s and stringing. He will work very late if it means the member are able to pick up their racquet early the next morning. He is my right arm, very dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and willing to go above and beyond, in order to exceed expectations.”

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JULY Campbell Stone, Bennett Somera, James Morrison and Jack Abbott

In August, our employees gathered at the Annual Summer Employee Picnic to enjoy an afternoon at the Club with a live DJ, games, prizes and a full buffet. Employees were also awarded for their outstanding performance and work ethic.

JIM SIMINGTON

Head Lifeguard 4 years

“Jim is an integral part in making sure that the Aquatics Department runs smoothly. His cheerful demeanor and positive attitude ensures that people are always smiling and safe around our pools.”

AUGUST ARTURO CLYNES

Pantry Cook 1 year

Olga Diaz and Endora Miranda

CFO Asif Ehsan and Alex Rincon

Jordy Lucero and Family

“Arturo finds this work challenging and fascinating demonstrating attention to detail and a true passion for excellence in all he does. He would like to thank Chef Michael and the Briar Club for the opportunity to serve.”

SEPTEMBER JAVIER AGUIRRE

Lounge Bartender 3 years

Jim Simington and Sons

Sharron Duncan, Alma Castelan and Stacey Ellis

Morgan Mushinski and Taisa Reina

“Javier has been an outstanding employee while attending summer classes in Austin. He has made himself available for numerous shifts by driving back to help. Javier is willing to help wherever he is needed whether it is as a server, busser or host.”

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DINING

SAMEH NAWAR

Food and Beverage Director fbdirector@thebriarclub.com Say goodbye to Summer and hello Fall! it was a very successful Summer adding the poolside service to our club. We are very pleased to announce our unique Breakfast Grab & Go (GG) station in

the fitness lobby offering breakfast tacos, bakery and snack items, alongside specialty coffee offerings. You can stop by before your work out and request for your breakfast item to be ready when you are!

Look out for our new exciting Lounge and Bistro Menu that Chef

WINE LOCKER PROGRAM We would like to remind members about the wait list and that there are only a few spots left.

If you are interested in learning more about getting your wine at wholesale cost, or about the Wine Locker Program in general, please contact Food and Beverage Director Sameh Nawar.

WEEKLY DINING EVENTS WEDNESDAY NIGHT RENDEZVOUS 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Bistro & Lounge Bar

SUNDAY NIGHT COOK OUT 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Barracuda Café Extended until Sunday, October 22

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A NOTE FROM CHEF Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for your support as we continue to evolve. I am very excited to introduce our “globally inspired cuisine” menu concepts this October just as local farms come Online with fall produce.

We will keep the focus on premium all natural whole foods prepared from scratch.

Look forward to creative new vegetable based dishes and easier to identify gluten free foods along with club favorites.

The pastry department has been busy this summer developing gluten free crackers and desserts for you to enjoy as well.

Back of the house ergonomics and staffing have been adjusted in an effort to improve the flow of service resulting in a more enjoyable dining experience for everyone.

I hope to see you dining at the club very soon!

Sincerely, Mike Powell, CEC

and I have been preparing.

As always, our goal is to provide you with fast, efficient and unique service.

I look forward to taking The Briar Club’s dining program to the next level.

DINING + SOCIAL EVENTS OCTOBER 2017

WED OCT 25

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Before you vote, take the chance to meet the 2018 Board of Director candidates with special guests LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards. LangeTwins will be showcasing six wine varieties with food pairing stations.

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Azalea Room Pricing: Complimentary

NOVEMBER 2017

WED NOV 01

MEET THE CANDIDATES

THU NOV 09

VETERANS TRIBUTE

WED NOV 15

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING

THU NOV 23

THANKSGIVING BRUNCH

SAT NOV 25

Before you vote, take the chance to meet the 2018 Board of Director candidates! Light bites and drinks will be served.

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Azalea Room Pricing: Complimentary

Join us in The Lounge as we honor those who have served our Country.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: The Lounge Pricing: Complimentary

Gather with fellow members to meet the newly-elected Board of Director Members and learn about what an exciting year we have ahead!

Time: 7:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Complimentary

DECEMBER 2017

THU dec 07

HIGH TEA

SAT DEC 09

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

THU DEC 21

PRESENTATION BALL

FRI DEC 22

FAMILY DINNER + MOVIE NIGHT

SUN DEC 24

CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH

SUN DEC 31

NEW YEARS EVE BINGO

Join us for an afternoon in the Library enjoying High Tea and sandwiches!

Time: 12:00 pm Location: The Library Pricing: More information coming soon!

Santa Claus is coming to town...for Breakfast! Join us for the beloved annual tradition of a festive brunch buffet and pictures with the man himself!

Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Clubhouse Second Floor Pricing: Adults: $24.00++ Ages 3-17: $20.00++ 2 & Under: $6.00++

We are elated to announce the Second Annual Presentation Ball featuring the young women of The Briar Club.

Time: 6:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom

Bring the whole family to the Club and let us do the cooking and catering!

Time: Seatings begin at 10:30 am Location: Clubhouse Second Floor Pricing: Adults: $32.00++ Ages 13 - 17: $20.00++ Ages 4 - 12: $14.00++ 3 & Under: $1.00++

FAMILY DINNER + GAME SHOW

The Yuck Game Show is an energetic science game with a slimy prize for the winning team!

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Ages: 4 & Up Pricing: Adults: $24.00++ 4 & Under: $16.00++

Holiday classics on the big screen with hot coco, buffet dinner and more!

Time: 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Adults: $24.00++ Ages 3-17: $16.00++ 2 & Under: $1.00++

The season for celebration is here, so join us for a brunch of Christmas cheer!

Time: Seatings begin at 10:30 am Location: Clubhouse Second Floor Pricing: Adults: $32.00++ Ages 13 - 17: $20.00++ Ages 4 - 12: $14.00++ 3 & Under: $1.00++

Ring in the New Year at the club with bingo, friends, food and much more!

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Adults: $28.00++ Ages 4-12: $15.00++ 3 & Under: $1.00++

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FITNESS

AMY PATTERSON

Fitness Director fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com Fall is in the air! Well, maybe not in the air per se here in Houston, but the telltale harbingers of Fall have arrived: Pumpkin Spice lattes, Wallflower Fall scents complete

with Marshmallow Fireside and Flannel, and Highland Village’s twinkle lights to name a few. Fall is a great time of year to reassess your fitness goals and re-commit to finishing your 2017 strong. The Fitness and Wellness team are a great resource and we are 100% dedicated to your success.

I’m so excited to be a part of The Briar Club family and look forward to meeting everyone.

Sweat Once a Day!

FALL FITNESS AT THE CLUB

GET IN THE GROOVE Did you know the rhythm of your workout music stimulates the motor area of the brain as to when to move, thereby aiding self-paced exercises such as running or weight-lifting? The miles will melt away with the new Briar Club Spotify playlists!

Scan to follow along for the perfect work out!

PILATES DEMO CLASSES TIME: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm LOCATION: Pilates Studio DATES: • October 11 • November 8 • December 13 Limited space available, please reserve your spot online.

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The Fitness Department will start hosting a weekly running club on Tuesdays, leaving from Breezes, through River Oaks, and back. This is a great chance to meet other members who enjoy running as much as you do!

We’re kicking off the Holiday season with a Fall Fitness Sampler on Saturday, October 28th. We will be spotlighting a few of our new Group Fitness class formats. We will have six 30-minute free demo classes with a chance to win awesome prizes!

More information will be available online and in The Weekly Beacon.

BENEFITS OF YOGA A regular yoga practice enhances all of the systems in the body: Skeletal, muscular, skin, circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, elimination, and reproductive!

1. Improved Strength & Muscle Tone 2. Greater Flexibility

FITNESS EVENTS

EVERY TUES

3. Increased Energy

RUN, WALK & CRAWL CLUB

Starting this month, The Fitness Department will host a run club every Tuesday, meeting at Breezes before a run through River Oaks.

TUE OCT 24

JOINT MEDICINE PRESENTATION

TUE DEC 19

JINGLE BELL ROCK 5K

Join us for a speaker presentation on joint medicine followed by Q/A and a cocktail reception.

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Breezes Pricing: Complimentary

4. Better Balance 5. Relief from Pain 6. Improved Athletic Performance

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Magnolia Ballroom Pricing: Complimentary

‘Tis the season to have a family fun run Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm during our first annual holiday 5k! Members Location: Starts at Breezes and children of all ages are encouraged Pricing: Complimentary to dress festive and enjoy the River Oaks Christmas lights.

7. Increased Bone Density 8. Improved Cardiovascular Health 9. Improved Respiratory Health 10. Strengthened Immune System

YOUTH

GINA DEPAMPHILIS

Youth Director gina@thebriarclub.com Summer is officially over and the youth department is busy working on activities for Fall and Winter. As always, we are seeking new ideas to make these events bigger and better than last year. Back by

BRIAR FUN DAYS This holiday season we have the kids covered with daily activities, lunch, games and more!

OCTOBER • Monday, October 9 NOVEMBER • Monday, November 20 • Tuesday, November 21 • Wednesday, November 22 DECEMBER • Wednesday, December 27 • Thursday, December 28 • Friday, December 29 JANUARY • Tuesday, January 2 • Wednesday, January 3 • Thursday, January 4 • Friday, January 5 • Monday, January 15 TIME Drop off: 8:45 am - 9:00 am Pick Up: 2:00 pm (Second Floor Garage) LOCATION General Purpose Room AGES 5 & Up PRICING $50.00 per day / per child

popular demand, we will be hosting the American Red Cross Babysitting course for children 11 and up, on October 15th. Last November we hosted McBriar Farm with great success! This year we have decided to expand the event to include more animals and we will be hosting The Briar Zoo! We are also excited to announce The Briar

Club playground has been approved. We should be able to play on it within the next few months. The playground will go in front of the basketball pavilion and has a variety of features for children 2 and up. The youth department wishes everyone a happy and safe Holiday season!

FALL & WINTER YOUTH EVENTS

SUN OCT 15

BABYSITTING COURSE

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Azalea Room Ages: 11 & Up Pricing: Members: $75.00 Guests: $85.00

SUN OCT 29

BRIAR BOO BASH

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Adults: $24.00++ Ages 17 - 2: $20.00++ 1 & Under: Complimentary

SUN NOV 05

THE BRIAR ZOO

SUN NOV 12

ETIQUETTE CLASS

SAT NOV 18

NERF WARS 2.0

SUN DEC 17

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING

The American Red Cross is the nation’s leader in babysitting classes and child care training – and will prepare you to be the best sitter in your neighborhood.

Walking up the Club’s path, I spy a yummy sweet, Halloween is here again, time for trick or treat! Inflatable haunted house, scary food + more! Costumes reccomended.

Come one, come all to The Briar Zoo! We’ll have animals to pet and a game or two.

With activites for all ages, you don’t want to miss them out of their cages!

Learn the do’s and dont’s of proper etiquette while building character and confidence with a class in holiday etiquette for dinner parties and social gatherings.

Join us for a classic Nerf War to test your skills and play against your friends! Plus games, a delicious dinner buffet and more!

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Briar Lawn Pricing: Ages 2 & Up: $15.00++ 1 & Under: Complimentary

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Azalea Room Ages: 5th Grade & Up Pricing: $75.00++

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Sports Court Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $25.00++

FUNTASTIK CAMP RECAP This summer we added special attractions to each week of camp. Camp kids got to experience all sorts of fun such as a magician, piñatas, water games, Yuck Game Show, wild animals, dinosaur exhibit, hip hop classes, martial arts, and theatre classes; in addition to a jam packed day full of art activities, bingo, scavenger hunts, swimming, tennis, games and more! We had an amazing summer and we hope your child can join us next year!

2018 SPRING AND SUMMER GUIDE Coming February 2018!

Gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints and more, a sweet celebration is what we have in store! As Christmas Day is almost here, let’s have some fun and spread holiday cheer!

Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Magnolia Ballrom Pricing: $55.00 per house

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AQUATICS

JON DILLER

Aquatics Director poolmanager@thebriarclub.com With the club heading into Fall and the family pool getting ready to close for the Winter, there is one area where the pools pick up in usage. Heading into its sixth year, the year-round USA Swim Team has

entered into an agreement with Rice Aquatics to provide coaches for our program. By doing this it ensures that our swimmers will consistently have top notch coaching while solidifying the longevity of the team by strengthening the tie between The Briar Club and Rice Aquatics. I would like to personally thank Scott Frasier for helping with getting this partnership solidified

and all his efforts to support our team. We are excited to help our swimmers continue to grow, swim faster, and establish a work ethic that will serve them well, even after their days in the pool chasing that black line are long gone.

USA SWIMMING

SWIM LESSONS The Briar Club Aquatics Department continues to offer group, private, and semi-private swimming lessons throughout the Fall and into the winter months.

As a general guideline, we will cancel swim lessons for our younger swimmers under 5 if the air temperature is below 60 degrees.

Remember to contact the Aquatics Department by February to reserve your spring time afternoon lessons spots as they fill up quickly!

Introducing New Briar Club USA Head Coach Mike Peron with Rice Aquatics!

Peron graduated from Cinco Ranch High School, where he was a decorated varsity swimmer, earned All-State honors and was a part of school record relays. Peron was a part of the Rice University Swim Team as a practice player athlete and began coaching for Rice Aquatics prior to graduating in 2012. Overseeing dryland training, coaching all levels of the team and assisting with the masters swimming program, Peron has proven himself as an integral part over the years.

Last Spring Mike earned his Master’s degree from the University of Houston in Exercise Science and spent 3 seasons as the Rice University Women’s Swim team volunteer assistant.

PRACTICE INFORMATION

All Practices will take place in the Competition Lap Pool NAVY (Previously Red) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

2018 SPRING AND SUMMER GUIDE Coming February 2018!

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SILVER Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am

WHITE (Previously Gold) Monday - Friday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Please visit the Briar Club Aquatics Web page for additional information on groups, pricing, and dates for our USA Swim Team.

POLAR BEAR SWIM JANUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 28, 2018 The club will be hosting our Annual Polar Bear Swim Competition starting January 2 and running through February 28.

This is an endurance race where swimmers will log their total distance swum at the club each day.

A running tally will be kept and prizes will be given for the top swimmer in each age group. The age groups for this contest are: • • • • •

5 - 10 11 - 17 18 - 40 41 - 60 61+

Unlike a normal Polar Bear Swim, our Lap Pools will remain heated throughout the winter for your enjoyment!

TENNIS

JAN VICK

Tennis Director tennis@thebriarclub.com I have great news for our tennis players, the Board has agreed to install LED lights on courts 4 through 9! I am thrilled as we will then have excellent lighting on all our tennis courts. This will happen

within the next couple of months.

We just kicked off our Fall season with our annual Challenge Match against the Forest Club. This event has been going on for 28 years now, and although we won the last few years, the Forest Club got the better of us. So the trophy is over there and we will fight to win it back next year. Our Ladies Easy

League has begun and will run through November. This is a great ‘starter’ league for ladies who haven’t played much, or maybe played years ago. All other leagues will run through the end of the year.

Any questions about leagues please contact me.

TENNIS EVENTS

FOREST CLUB MATCH The Annual Forest Club Challenge match has been going on with the Briar Club for 28 years, only taking off the year Ike hit.

Last year, the Briar Club defeated the Forest Club quite soundly, however, this year, they got us back and beat our BC team convincingly.

We will begin having another annual match with the River Oaks Country Club in March, 2018. It will be run with the same format and we are hoping this challenge match will have the longevity of the Forest Club Challenge match.

FRI OCT 27

LADIES HALLOWEEN DOUBLES

SAT NOV 11

CENTURY MENS DOUBLES

FRI DEC 08

LADIES JINGLE BELL MIXER

Wear a Halloween costume for our annual Halloween Tennis Match! You must be dressed in a Halloween costume in order to play! All levels of play are welcome!

Hit the courts in pairs in our multi-level Century Mens Doubles Tournament! Each team’s ages must total 100 or above.

Wear a holiday costume for our annual Jingle Ball Tennis! You must be dressed in Holiday or Christmas attire in order to play!

Time: 9:30 am -11:30 am Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $30.00++

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM FALL 2017 SEASON August 21 - December 14

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $50.00++

Time: 9:30 am -11:30 am Location: Tennis Courts Pricing: $30.00++

DEAR DR. TENNIS Q: My opponent hit the ball hard at me, and I returned it, but he claimed that I hit the ball twice, even though it felt

AGES 3 - 4 Monday - Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm $15 per child/per day AGES 5 - 8 Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm $20 per child/per day AGES 9 + Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm $20 per child, per day BRIDGE Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30 per child/per day COMPETITIVE Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm $30 per child/per day

more like a carry to me, which has been legal for a long time now. My partner said that I hit it in one continuous motion, which seems to be the key difference between a legal and illegal hit. What is the correct ruling on this?

A: You are correct. If it was one continuous motion, without a second intentional swing or push, then it is a legal shot even if the ball hits your racquet twice in the one swing. It is also your call to make and not your opponent’s call.

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October 1 - 22 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

F 6 TENNIS PRO-AM OKTOBERFEST 6:00 pm Briar Lawn

S 7 TENNIS PRO-AM 9:00 am Tennis Courts

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

10

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11

BRIAR FUN DAY: COLUMBUS DAY

12

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19

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26

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PILATES DEMO CLASS

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pilates Studio

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

15

5 AN EVENING WITH JEFF VAN GUNDY

FALL POOL HOURS

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5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

Columbus Day

16

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18

BABYSITTING COURSE

9:00 am - 4:30 pm Azalea Room

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

22

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

23 FAMILY RESORT POOL CLOSES FOR THE WINTER

24

25

JOINT MEDICINE PRESENTATION 6:30 pm Magnolia Ballroom

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

29

30

31

BRIAR BOO BASH

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

11

Halloween

MEET THE CANDIDATES 6:00 pm Azalea Room

LADIES HALLOWEEN DOUBLES 9:30 am Tennis Courts

NOVEMBER 2017

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MEET THE CANDIDATES 6:00 pm Azalea Room

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THE BRIAR ZOO 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pilates Studio

13

14

ETIQUETTE CLASS

Time: 6:00 pm Location: The Lounge

11:00 am Tennis Courts

15

Veterans Day

16

17

ANNUAL MEETING

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Azalea Room

18 NERF WARS 2.0 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sports Court

7:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

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22

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

27

23 THANKSGIVING BRUNCH

BRIAR FUN DAYS: THANKSGIVING BREAK

26

11 CENTURY MENS DOUBLES

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

19

VETERANS TRIBUTE

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

12

8 PILATES DEMO CLASS

28

29

Seatings Begin at 10:30 am Clubhouse Second Floor

24

25 FAMILY NIGHT: DINNER + GAME SHOW 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

Thanksgiving Day

30 MEMBER MIXER 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

12

DECEMBER 2017

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7 HIGH TEA 12:00 pm The Library

9:30 am Tennis Courts

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9 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

10:30 am Clubhouse Second Floor

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

10

8 LADIES JINGLE BELL MIXER

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21

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23

PILATES DEMO CLASS 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pilates Studio

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

17

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

18

19

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

25

26

27 BRIAR FUN DAYS: CHRISTMAS BREAK

Seatings Begin at 10:30 am Clubhouse Second Floor

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

31

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

NYE BINGO

13

FAMILY NIGHT: HOLIDAY MOVIE + DINNER 6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm BC Bistro & Lounge Bar

6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

6:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Breezes Sports Bar

BRUNCH

24

PRESENTATION BALL

JINGLE BELL ROCK 5K FUN RUN

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

CHRISTMAS EVE BRUNCH

20

Christmas Day

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

28

29

30

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T H E B R IA R C L U B

2 6 0 3 T I M MON S L A N E H OU ST ON , T X 7 7 0 2 7 T H E B R IA R C LU B . C OM (713) 622-3667

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF DIRECTORY

David Mordy

Daniel A. Moreno

Mallory Collins

Marketing & Communications

President

General Manager, COO manager@thebriarclub.com

communications@thebriarclub.com

Clark Lord Vice President, Tennis

Asif Ehsan

Jan Vick

Claire Curtin

cfo@thebriarclub.com

tennis@thebriarclub.com

Secretary, Entertainment/Food & Beverage

Linda Benson

Amy Patterson

Brenda Bowman

membership@thebriarclub.com

fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

Samantha Van Veen

Gina De Pamphilis

samantha@thebriarclub.com

gina@thebriarclub.com

Michael Powell, CEC

Jon Diller

chef@thebriarclub.com

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Fitness

Amanda Hough

Jill Varas

Cletus Dodd

cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

billing@thebriarclub.com

Taisa Reina

Sameh Nawar

personnel@thebriarclub.com

fbdirector@thebriarclub.com

Treasurer, Finance

Will Garwood

Ex-Officio, Strategic Planning

Orion Campbell Youth

Bruce Derrick

Physical Properties

Paige Hagle House/Legal

Kathleen O’Reilly Membership

Rick Walton Aquatics

CFO

Director of Membership

Assistant Manager

Executive Chef

Director of Catering

Director of Human Resources

Director of Tennis

Director of Fitness

Director of Youth

Director of Aquatics

Member Billing

Food and Beverage Director