The Briar Club 2022 Q1 Newsletter by The Briar Club

Briar Club THE

M E M B E R N E W SL ET T ER JA NUA RY- M A RC H 2022

Hours of Operation FRONT DESK

DINING

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

Lounge Bar

Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

LUNCH Tuesday - 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

Lounge Dining LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 2:00 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

Family Grill & Terrace LUNCH Tuesday - Friday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm DINNER Tuesday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Barracuda Café Opens March 5 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm March 15-20 Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Breezes Sports Bar Now until March 5 Tuesday-Saturday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Weather permitting Opens March 5 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm March 15-20 Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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YOUTH

AQUATICS

Hideout

Family Resort Pool

Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Beginning March 5 Saturday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Ages 6 & Up

Kids Club Ages 1 - 5

Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday - Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Nursery

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

March 15-20 Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

Table of Contents FROM THE GM / FROM THE PRESIDENT / FUN AROUND THE CLUB / CLUB NEWS / STAFF NEWS / AQUATICS / FITNESS / TENNIS / YOUTH / CLUB EVENTS / DEPARTMENT EVENTS / CALENDARS /

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FROM THE

General Manager DA N I E L A . MO R E NO, G E N E RA L MANAGE R /CO O daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

ear Briar Club Family,

The holidays are behind us and now we focus on what’s ahead of 2022. I’m approaching my six-year anniversary here at the Club, and as I reflect on the past six years, I can’t help but think about where we were compared to where we are today. What a ride it has been! Steve Jobs once said, “Great things in business are not done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” I cannot think of a better quote that expresses the strength within our organization from the ground up. The last six years have been truly rewarding and our team here at the Club is a strong one. PROJECTS IN 2022 Member feedback is imperative to the success of any club. The projects we are focusing on in 2022 are just a part of what makes a club a club. A club that sits and doesn’t improve becomes a club that slowly becomes stagnant and complacent. The newly planned Competition Pool is just one example of those many items to help elevate our Club and the member experience. The process of planning, designing, and ultimately executing these projects is a huge group effort. My motto has always been, “Get the right people in the room!” People who know their Club, people who know their craft. Committee and membership feedback is imperative. What is our wish list? What do we like about our current setup? What could change and be beneficial? If you have any feedback or recommendations regarding planned projects, please reach out or stop by and share. GIVING BACK I am extremely proud of the staff here at the Club. I’d like to extend a special shout out to Nikki Wilson and Jason Uruski for organizing a food and beverage staff trip to Kids’ Meals, Inc., where they all volunteered their time to prepare hundreds of meals for less fortunate kids. What an experience! You can read more about this experience and see some photos on page 11. Another special thank you to Chef Michael and Chef Randy for creating and delivering another successful gingerbread house to MD Anderson Kids’ Cancer Hospital. This is The Briar Club’s fifth year in participating in this amazing event. If you haven’t heard about it, every year our team, along with chefs from Houston Racquet Club, Petroleum Club, and River Oaks Country Club, create a fantastical gingerbread display for the children at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. The kids enjoy the gingerbread houses throughout the season, and then get to have fun with them in a smashing party. It’s a wonderful tradition and we look forward to it every year. We were also able to deliver dinner to our local fire station and partner with the PX Project to help less fortunate young adults learn the trade of the hospitality industry. All of these opportunities allow us to fulfill our mission of doing good for the community we live in. LOOKING FORWARD FOR WHAT’S TO COME Entering into 2022, we will continue our Lunch with the GM events as I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time with many members over the last year. I learned quite a bit and some really good suggestions came out of these lunches. Great things are ahead for The Briar Club. The Club continues to maintain a strong cash balance, our amenities continue to improve and grow, and our service standards continue to remain strong. As many of you know, the hospitality industry was rocked during the pandemic, and many of our fellow clubs were affected. We were able to navigate strongly and maintain our sense of camaraderie within our family of staff, making us stronger than ever. On behalf of the staff, thank you for the continued support. 2022 promises to be a memorable year for our Club. Daniel Moreno General Manager/C.O.O.

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FROM THE

President

J E F F WO O D, 2 0 2 2 P R E SIDE NT BOAR D O F DIR E CTO R S

appy 2022, and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. The Briar Club ended the year on a high note with numerous successful holiday events. Our Saturday with Santa and Gingerbread Decorating events both had an amazing turnout. The good cheer was not limited to our campus, and I want to make special mention of the food & beverage staff for their recent volunteer efforts with Kids’ Meals.

Writing this letter gave me a chance to think back on the progress that we’ve made and challenges we’ve overcome together at The Briar Club over the past couple of years. This Club has been like a second home for me and my family, and the importance of that was never more appreciated than throughout the pandemic. As so many of us were locked down from travel and from our daily personal interactions, The Briar Club provided a safe haven where we could escape to see friends (from a distance), get some exercise, and generally regain a little sanity. The fact that the Club thrived through such a difficult period is a testament to the management and staff, and shows we are on the right track towards our mission of providing an unparalleled experience for our members. 2021 was one of our strongest years on record, and we expect to move to a waiting list for new members this year. This time to reminisce also reinforced my appreciation for the great work done by the men and women who have volunteered their time on the Board of Directors during this period, and for what an honor it is to be elected to serve The Briar Club as President in 2022. I want to thank Dan Carter for his leadership as President in 2021, and recognize Kenneth Held, David Huff, and Charlie Vetters as they roll off from their three years of service. I am also excited to welcome Marian Hilpert, Amy Munger, and Belle Petkas to the Board. I’m confident they will make important contributions to the Club and enjoy the experience. It takes a village to make this place successful, so I want to give a special thanks to all the members who volunteer their personal time to the Club through committee service. And of course, to all of our dedicated staff members. If you haven’t already, I invite you to try out the new Family Grill. I hope you as excited as I am as we build on that success and execute on the first phase of our slate of capital projects. We are privileged to have a wealth of opportunities to further improve the Club, and we will continue to balance those with prudent management of our debt. While we are in a very strong financial position, we expect lower annual initiation fee revenue once we hit our membership cap, and there is little appetite to continue to grow membership numbers given existing compaction issues. The recent strategic survey and release of the 2030 Strategic Plan planned for January (admittedly after a few more iterations than we originally anticipated) provides direction for managing through these “high-class problems.” We have also selected a new group of members to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee, which will help ensure we appropriately allocate resources and stay responsive to member needs as we think through Phase Two of our capital project plan and beyond. While the campus is fantastic and will continue to improve, it is the relationships that make a club like this special - I truly believe we are the most welcoming and friendly club in town. I look forward to making new friends and connecting with old ones over the next year. Please feel free to reach out any time to discuss what you love about the Club or what you feel we can be doing better. Best regards, Jeff Wood 2022 President, Board of Directors

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Fun Around the Club

Sprint Tri, September 2021

Lego Party, September 2021

Milk & Cookies Playdate, September 2021

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Milk & Cookies Playdate, September 2021

Youth hip-hop class, September 2021

Fun Around the Club

Grill opening, October 2021

Fall Fest, October 2021

Candy Crawl, October 2021

Fall Fest, October 2021

Candy Crawl, October 2021

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Fun Around the Club

Candy Crawl, October 2021

Briar Zoo, November 2021

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Briar Zoo, November 2021

Fun Around the Club

Meg Norman, Special Olympics medalist & member

Picklehball Social, November 2021

Pro-Am, November 2021

Saturday with Santa, December 2021

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Club News W E LCOME, LI TTLE O N E S ! We are always excited to see our Briar Club family grow by two feet! If you would like your little one featured in the next newsletter, please send his or her name, birth date and a photo to communications@thebriarclub.com. GWYNETH EVELYN BROCK & AXEL WEAVER BROCK July 11, 2021 Daughter and son of Carlisle and Cullen Brock

OUR NEW MEMBERS Please join us in welcoming the newest members of The Briar Club family! Adrienne and Snehal Amin Alexander Tanner Alexandra and Zachary Tanner Amanda Hughes and Dan Pickering Anthony Echo and Shari Liberman-Echo Arabella and James Hibbert Caroline and Patrick Coleman Carrie and James Cole Charlotte and Gabriel Morgan Christi Kennedy Diana Skerl and Michael Karakasians Edward Richardson Elizabeth and Ethan Shoemaker Elizabeth and Keith Hickey Elizabeth and Matthew Behncke Emily and Ryan LeVasseur Erika and John Toussaint

James Banks Jennifer and Gregory Starling Julie and Ted O’Neal Karen Baughn Kassia Yanosek and Chris Gurr Kevin Hude Laura and Jose Linardi Laura Easton Lucy Bailey Maria and Ian McKeige Morgan and Cameron Neal Sanaz Harirchian and Arjuna Kuperan Shannon and Clay Carroll Stephanie and Shaffer Braun Ted Liang and Susan Lin Todd Burchett and Lianne Veenstra William Carapucci

I N MEMO RI A M We are saddened by the passing of Quinn Hebert, member since 1999, and John Neighbors, former Club President (1999) and member from 1975 to 2020. 1 0 / J A N UA RY- M A RC H 2 0 2 2

Q U A R T E R LY leadership AWARD MARIO ZAMBRANO Food & Beverage Manager 2 years

Staff News B RI AR CLU B STAF F

do good

In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, Briar Club staff members spent the day volunteering at Kids Meals, Inc. on Monday, November 29, 2021. This great organization makes and delivers free, healthy meals to preschool-aged hungry children in the Houston area. We spent time making sandwiches, packaging trail mix, and learning about the valuable services Kids Meals, Inc. provides.

“Mario is a fantastic team member and a great example of a leader. He is passionate about the members’ experience and gives his staff the resources and tools they need to provide the highest level of service to our members. He is always happy to share his thoughts and ideas on how we can improve our offerings and make the moment special.”

E M P LOY E E S of the MON TH September 2021 JOSE CRUZ

Food Runner / A La Carte Server 7 years

Back Row (L-R): Roosmery Casildo, Ernesto Guevara Padilla, Daniel Cassidy, Michael Garcia, Skyler Gentry, Mario Zambrano, Jeana Auger, Christina Carrozza, Edgar Garcia, Rolando Orenlas, Allison Wagner, Sammuel Salinas Front Row (L-R): Jason Uruski, Nikki Wilson, Samantha Van Veen, Sandra Padilla, Yovani Acosta, Kasey Riascos, Shelby Buchtien

“Jose is a constant dependable force in the F&B department. He is the definition of a team player, jumping into expo and ensuring orders are accurate and complete. As a food runner, on any given night he can be responsible for every plate that comes out of the kitchen. He is dedicated to service and looking to grow his skills and train as a server.”

October 2021 JAMES SIMINGTON Head Lifeguard 5 years

“Every pool season, Jim is the steady glue that helps keep it all together. He puts effort and care into what he does. I recently received an email from a member complimenting his dedication to keeping the pool deck clean. He also provides mentorship for high school and college-aged staff. He is an integral part of keeping the pools and the members safe.”

Yovani Acosta, Roosmery Casildo, Mario Zambrano, Rolando Ornelas

A N N UA L

Michael Garcia, Sandra Padilla, Kasey Riascos, and Edgar Garcia

awards

Sammuel Salinas, Daniel Moreno, Samantha Van Veen, and Nikki Wilson

At our Annual Members’ Meeting on November 11, 2021, we recognized some of our amazing employees! We asked employees to nominate each other for certain award categories and we even had members vote on someone to win the Most Member-Focused Award. Congratulations to those who won and thank you to everyone who puts in the hard work every day to make our Club special!

November 2021 MARK MAZIQUE Tennis Pro 1 year

“Mark shows a willingness to help out with events, programs, and in the Briar Shop. He has an incredible work ethic and drive, giving lessons to members of all ages and skill levels, sometimes spending 50+ hours on the courts. He takes genuine interest in the members and supports them when they are competing.”

Jason Uruski, Mountain Mover Award

Sammuel Salinas, Best Team Player & Helping Hand Awards

Nikki Wilson, Ray of Sunshine & Most MemberFocused Award

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Aquatics J O N DI L L E R , DIR E CTO R

poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

good to know!

CO U N T IN G DO WN T H E DAY S ‘ TI L swim team START S AG A IN!

Did you know? The Briar Club offers a summer swim team program for kids starting at age 4! We’re 8 years undefeated in our country club league, and we are ready to take on another year. Help us keep our streak going and have a blast with your friends this summer! Look for additional information on the Briar Club Barracuda summer swim team in the spring. Pre-season begins April 4!

help WA N T E D!

FAMILY RESORT POOL REOPENING: The Family Resort Pool will re-open for recreational swimming on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Saturdays & Sundays. During the week of Spring Break (March 15-20), we’ll be open Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm!

Calling all Briar Club swim team alumni! If you would like to help the Barracudas continue our winning tradition, please attend one of our informational meetings held Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm or Monday, March 28 at 7:00 pm in the first floor Conference Room. Our coaching program is a great opportunity for teens to practice their leadership skills and develop friendships with other coaches and younger swimmers!

P O L A R BE A R CO MP E TI TI ON

Now through February 28, 2022

Our Polar Bear Swimming Competition is on now through February 28! This is an endurance race where swimmers will log their total distances swum at the Club each day. If you’d like to join in, it’s not too late. Simply swim at the Club and then log your

LEARN TO SWIM: Beginning January 3, you may contact the Aquatics Office to reserve a spot for swim lessons in the spring! Our group lessons will begin on March 2 and private lessons are available as soon as weather permits. Group lessons are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact us ASAP to reserve your spot for March!

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laps in the book at the pool gate Security Booth! Congratulations to last year’s winner, David Welsh, with 234,000m. That’s the same as swimming from Houston to Austin!

Fitness

fitness fotos!

refresh FOR

PHOTOS BY TECHNOGYM®

THE N E W Y E AR !

THEY DID THE MASH: Our group fitness instructor, Robin, also teaches a hip-hop dance class as part of our youth team’s afternoon activities! This year they put on a spook-tacular show for Halloween.

Happy New Year, members! As a private Club, it’s important that we stay ahead of the fitness trends, be the gold standard, and lead from the front. We’re beyond excited to share that we’ve partnered with Technogym® this winter to bring you a fitness equipment refresh. Each Technogym® product is the result of intense research by leading academic and scientific institutions - fine-tuned by Olympic and professional athletes. True to its mission of continuous evolution and innovation to meet the changing needs for users, the new Selection 700 is the perfect addition to our Fitness Center. Introduced as the Olympic Games equipment of athletes in Sydney in 2000, Technogym® is built on three principles: intuitive design, effective workouts, and data tracking. True to its mission, the Selection 700 series offers just that. Scientifically backed biomechanics and ergonomics, the ability to measure and record your workouts paired with innovation in several combined functionality pieces (dual pectoral and reverse fly, dual leg/curl extension and dual abductor/adductor) give Technogym® the edge in the fitness arena. We invite you to visit, get oriented and workout on our newest equipment line and share your feedback with the fitness team. We look forward to sweating with you soon!

THE BEAT GOES ON: There’s nothing like a post-workout group selfie with 20/20/20 instructor Cathy! This popular class on Wednesday mornings features 20 minutes of DrumFIT, 20 minutes of muscle, and 20 minutes of core & stretch.

CO U PL ES YO G A

Thursday, February 10 | 6:00 pm

Grab your sweetheart and get moving in this Couples Yoga class, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy an hour-long session with Brittany in the Azalea Room. Sign up will be available on the Briar Club mobile app under Daily Group Fitness.

MONDAY MOTIVATION: Join us on Mondays for Step & Strength Intervals, a cardio/strength combination class that alternates choreographed step moves to keep the heart rate elevated and strength exercises that sculpt every major muscle group.

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Tennis B RE T T E M ER SO N, DIR E CTO R tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

W I NN IN G

pickleball corner

smiles!

Emma Nguyen, winner & Lisa Cohen, finalist Singles Club Championships October 1-3, 2021

Keith & Sophia Rassin, winners Eddy Blanton, Jr. & Marian Hilpert, finalists Mixed Doubles Championship October 29-31, 2021

WE’RE KIND OF A BIG DILL!: The Briar Club claimed victory against River Oaks Country Club in our annual interclub pickleball event on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Our pickleballers won 14 games to 10 and a great time was had by all. We’d like to thank the following players for representing us so well: Amy Anton, Lindsey Bateman, Allison Jordan, Zach Jordan, Ben Marshall, Meredith Marshall, Keith Reynolds, Leanne Reynolds, Melanie Rothwell, Millie Sall, Andy Sims, John Stiver, Melissa Stryker, Ryan Stuckey, Jorge Toranzo, and Jeff Wood. Let’s win it again next year!

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Lisa Cohen & Jaycer Lyeons, winners Pro-Am November 13, 2021

Eddy Blanton, Jr., winner & Dan Carter, finalist Singles Club Championships October 1-3, 2021

Jim & Morgan Meneely, consolation bracket winners Mixed Doubles Championship October 29-31, 2021

Keith Rassin & Harry Fowler, winners Pro-Am November 13, 2021

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CA L E N DA R

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Pickleball Social FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Singles Club Championships SATURDAY, MARCH 5 The Briar Club vs. River Oaks Country Club Interclub Match FRIDAY, APRIL 1 SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Doubles Club Championships

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Ladies’ Night Out

sundays

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Guys’ Night Out

W IT H S H O N A

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Mixed Night Out FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Labor of Love Mixer (105 & Clinic) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 “Strings and Solids” Tennis/ Pickleball Crossover

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Margarita Mixer 105 Tournament

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Mixed Doubles Club Championships

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Member-Guest Tournament

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Pro-Am

FRIDAY, MAY 13 SATURDAY, MAY 14 Junior Club Championships

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Pickleball Club Championships

WORDS of W IS D O M One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to selfconfidence is preparation. - Arthur Ashe

Tennis is a game of percentage, not perfection.

Understand that even the best players in the world win 55% of points. Be mentally and emotionally prepared to lose 45% or more of the points you play.

Join tennis pro Mashona every month in 2022 for mixed tennis clinics! She’ll focus on a different aspect of the game each time to help you reach your full potential on the courts. 3rd Sunday of each month from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: January 16 February 20 March 20 April 17 May 15 June 19 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 Be on the lookout for more information coming soon!

8 Ways to Force an Error from an Opponent: 1. Depth 2. Consistency 3. Spin 4. Height 5. Direction 6. Power 7. Court Position 8. Time

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Junior Tennis

junior CLUB

CHA MPIONS

clockwise l - r :

Caroline McConomy (2nd & Arthur Kramer (1st place), Orange Ball Division; Avery Goss (consolation winner), 18s Division; Clayton Cox (consolation winner), 12s Division; Mac Fisher (2nd place), Red Ball; Taj Dossa (2nd place) & Wyatt Weihs (1st place), Green Ball; Jack Faulk & Joshua Rhames (finalists), 18s Division; Henry Brenckmann (2nd place) & Vince Volf (1st place), 12s Division; Yuvir Bhatty (2nd place) & Henry Kramer (1st place), Green Ball place)

JAMES BROACH

sportsmanship AWA RD

2021 RECIPIENT: SAMANTHA BOYD

Congratulations Samantha! We are so proud to have you as a part of our tennis family here at The Briar Club. Keep up the good work!

ABOUT THE AWARD

Since 2013, the James Broach Sportsmanship Award has been given annually to the player who best exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship both on and off the court. Key attributes of this person include good ethics, fair play, and integrity. The winner is presented with the James Broach Sportsmanship Award plaque to be displayed in the Briar Shop, and receives a trophy to take home with them. This award is named after a former Briar Club member who lived his life as a great person as well as a fair and fierce athlete.

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G I N A DE PAMP HIL IS, DIR E CTO R

MEET THE

instructors

Youth

gina@thebriarclub.com

If you’ve ever walked around campus on a weekday afternoon, you might have seen our afternoon activities in action! These activities originally started during the pandemic as a way for kids to take a break from virtual learning and have the opportunity to get moving, work on social skills, and get the wiggles out in a fun and safe environment. We’ve had a great time and we’re still offering activities even as schools and programs have reopened! Children between the ages of 3-12 years old can have the opportunity to try a new sport or activity right here at the Club they know and love. Get to know the instructors and their classes, and join us! New sessions begin around every six weeks. MS. JENNIFER teaches ballet and soccer. She is from Norway and is an overall athlete. Her three passions in life are dance, soccer, and her daughter! Both of Ms. Jennifer’s parents were professional ballroom dancers and she has loved to dance since she was a little girl. Ms. Jennifer also pursued her other interest, soccer, and played professionally in Norway. She now teaches ballet, ballroom, yoga and discojazz! COACH MATTHEW teaches taekwondo, baseball, basketball, and our all sports class. He owns a martial arts training company where he enjoys making a difference. In his classes, he teaches children discipline, respect, self-control, and leadership through sports and martial arts. Prior to teaching, he played baseball at Texas A&M and has a sales background. MS. ROBIN teaches our hip-hop class. She is the owner and director of an award-winning professional dance company that provides dance entertainment for a variety of events! She has appeared in commercials, television specials and more. Besides performing, she teaches private social dance lessons and has been a fitness instructor at The Briar Club since 2009. COACH PAT teaches basketball. He has been coaching young basketball players for the last 16 years! Coach Pat is a former NCAA college shooting guard. Prior to moving to Houston in 2012, he ran the Swift Basketball Training Academy in San Francisco, California. Coach Pat believes basketball is a globally unifying game as well as a platform for personal development. MS. JULIANNA teaches ballet. She began dancing at the age of three. She moved to New York City to study at The Fashion Institute of Technology and was accepted into Steps on Broadway’s Conservatory Program. After graduating, she moved to Houston where she became certified in Group Fitness with Athletics & Fitness Association of America.

Let’s celebrate the year of the tiger! Join us for a fun family date night as we learn all about the lunar spring festival. Families will enjoy Chinese culture & cuisine, a lion dance performance and plenty of fun surprises. Find more information on page 19!

chinese new year party

Lots of Love Spend the weekend before Valentine’s with the Briar Club youth team! We’re sure to make you feel loved.

Friday, February 11 - Family Valentine’s Bingo Saturday, February 12 - PJ & Pancakes Party (while Mom & Dad have a nice dinner in the Lounge!) Sunday, February 13 - Family Valentine’s Polar Plunge Party Find more information on page 19!

staff spotlight

CONGRATULATIONS, GRAD!: Ms. Kaitlin Shelton has been a helpful team member of the Briar Club youth department since January 2018, assisting in the Kids Club, Hideout, and at special events. In November 2021, Kaitlin graduated from Chamberlain University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After the new year, Kaitlin will join HCA Clear Lake as a labor & delivery nurse. Congratulations to Kaitlin on her accomplishments - from all of us at The Briar Club, we’re sending you best wishes for your new endeavors!

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Club Events thurs

jan 13

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Make a plan for date night, ladies’ night, or a parent/child date night! With guided help from Love & Make, you’ll create two candles to take home with you and enjoy winter seasonal treats. Open to children & teens who would like to participate with a parent!

wed

feb 9

jan 15

UNICORN WINE DINNER

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Enjoy the chance to try ultra-rare, near-mythical wines along with an indulgent dinner.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Enjoy a picture-perfect evening with Pinot’s Palette, right here at the Club! Paint your own canvas with the help of Pinot’s Palette’s instructors, plus enjoy light bites, sweet treats, and a membercharge bar. Perfect for date night or ladies’ night! Open to adults only. PRICING: $75 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

PRICING: $60 per person LOCATION: Presidents’ Room

sat

PAINT NIGHT

fri

feb 11

PRICING: $750 per person LOCATION: Azalea Room

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Don’t wait until Monday to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Bring your sweetheart for a candlelit prix fixe dinner and romantic live music from the American songbook.

WILD GAME WINE DINNER

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Indulge in succulent wild game dishes and rich wines, each lovingly paired and prepared by our food & beverage team, in an elegant rustic setting. PRICING: $130 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

jan 16

SNOW DAY

sun

feb 27

PRICING: $25 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn

sun

feb 6

BUFFET PRICING: Adults $22 | Kids $15 LOCATION: Briar Lawn & Lounge

MARDI GRAS SUNDAY BRUNCH

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Make regular dining reservations for this Mardi Gras-themed version of our Sunday Brunch! Enjoy décor, live music, and food & beverage specials - and of course, plenty of beads to go around! PRICING: No special pricing - this is a standard Sunday Brunch with a few fun additions! LOCATION: Lounge

SUPER BOWL VIEWING

Beginning at 4:30 pm Watch the Super Bowl with us! We’ll have the big screen out on the lawn for families and an optional buffet. Adults can enjoy an adult-only experience and app buffet in the Lounge and Lounge Bar. Both locations will enjoy all the ingame action and team cocktails!

fri

mar 11

SPRING BREAK BASH

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kick off spring break and celebrate the beginning of pool season! Come out and swim and enjoy an optional buffet, music, concessions and more. BUFFET PRICING: Adults $28 | Teens $22 | Kids $14 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool

We kindly ask for 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your reservation. · Registration is essential for all Club events.

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put together an Easter basket masterpiece with the help of a local florist! Supplies and all holiday favors will be provided, or bring basket fillers for the kids and we’ll help you build a basket they’ll never forget. Enjoy light bites, desserts and two drink tickets with your registration.

VALENTINE’S DINNER & SHOW

PRICING: TBD LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

feb 19 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Forecasts predict something strange is coming to Houston - a mysterious flurry right over the Club! Help us make a day out of this snowy surprise, with snow slides, snowball fights, hot chocolate and more! Open to all ages.

mar 30

EASTER BASKET WORKSHOP

PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

sat

sun

wed

Save the Date! our easter events will open for registration in mid-march. be on the lookout! specific dates & information will be announced soon.

Department Events YOUTH sat

jan 15 fri

jan 28

TODDLER PLAYDATE

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come meet, play, and have a snack with your friends! AGES: 2-6 PRICING: $20 per attendee LOCATION: Briar Lawn

sun

VALENTINE’S POLAR PLUNGE

feb 13

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Take the plunge into cold water or enjoy a heated swim! Afterwards, we will decorate cookies, have cocoa, and make Valentine’s cards for Amazing Place. AGES: All ages PRICING: Complimentary LOCATION: Competition Pool & Family Resort Pool

CHINESE NEW YEAR FAMILY DATE NIGHT

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us as we celebrate the lunar spring festival known as Chinese New Year! We’ll have dinner & dessert, watch a lion dance performance and more!

feb 6

BRIAR CLUB SERVICE PROJECT & MOVIE DAY

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Briar Club kids will help package clean underwear in support of Undies For Everyone. After the service project, join us for Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and treats. AGES: All ages PRICING: $25 per person (100% will be used to purchase supplies) LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

fri

feb 11

FAMILY VALENTINE’S BINGO

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little family love! Join the youth team for dinner, desserts and BINGO! AGES: 4 & Up PRICING: $30 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

sat

feb 12

VALENTINE’S PJ & PANCAKES PARTY

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Enjoy a pancake dinner and plenty of Valentine’s games and crafts! AGES: 4 & Up PRICING: $25 per person LOCATION: Azalea Room

mar 27

MOTHER & DAUGHTER AFTERNOON TEA

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Enjoy a special Sunday afternoon at the Club. Dine on finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts in a beautiful garden setting. AGES: 5 & Up PRICING: $45 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom & Veranda

More Fun! BRIAR FUN DAYS

When school is out, the kids will play! Your camper will do arts and crafts, play games, and more. Open to ages 5 & up!

AGES: 4 & Up PRICING: $30 per person LOCATION: TBA

sun

MOTHER & SON DATE NIGHT

fri

feb 25

Time TBA It’s Sports Night! Come have a fun dinner with Mom and meet some of your favorite Houston sports mascots! AGES: 3 & Up PRICING: $30 per person LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom

TODDLER PLAYDATE

sat

mar 5 fri

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Let’s have a playdate with our friends! We will bounce, play, and have a snack! AGES: 2 & Up PRICING: $15 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn

GELLYBALL & SNOWCONES

mar 11

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Gellyball is a new revolution in the world of games. It is similar to Air Soft or paintball, but is much more low impact. The soft, water-based gellyballs bounce off the target, leaving no stain, mess, or sting! They’re easy to shoot and tons of fun! AGES: 5 & Up PRICING: $20 per person LOCATION: Sports Court

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Monday, January 3 (Winter Break) Monday, January 17 (MLK Jr. Day) Monday, February 21 (President’s Day) Monday, March 14 (Spring Break) Tuesday, March 15 (Spring Break) Wednesday, March 16 (Spring Break) Thursday, March 17 (Spring Break) Friday, March 18 (Spring Break)

TIME: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm PRICING: $65 per child, per day LOCATION: Drop-off/pick-up on second floor parking garage

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES

Children between the ages of 3-12 years old can have the opportunity to try a new sport or activity in a safe and fun environment. Come join the fun with small classes and positive instructors! WINTER SESSION Monday, January 17 - Thursday, February 25 SPRING SESSION 1 Monday, February 28 - Thursday, April 15 (no classes the week of Spring Break) TIME: Varies for each class and age group. All class times can be found online under the Club Calendar or the Youth Programs page. PRICING: $135 for a six-week session LOCATION: Varies for each class - typically on the Briar Lawn, Sports Court, or one of the group fitness studios.

We kindly ask for 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your reservation. · Registration is essential for all Club events.

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Aquatics Fitness Tennis

2 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

BRIAR FUN DAY 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

TODDLER PLAYDATE

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

16 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

SNOW DAY

BRIAR FUN DAY 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop off on second floor parking garage

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Briar Lawn

23/30

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

24/31

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

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CHINESE NEW YEAR FAMILY DATE NIGHT 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location TBA

PICKLEBALL SOCIAL

Time TBD Tennis Courts/Sports Court

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Club

Dining

Youth Aquatics RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

Fitness

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

Tennis

SUNDAY BRUNCH

PAINT NIGHT

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

SERVICE PROJECT

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

10 COUPLES YOGA 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location TBA

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

SUPER BOWL

Time TBA Tennis Courts

VALENTINE’S POLAR PLUNGE

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

19 WILD GAME WINE DINNER 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Competition Pool & Family Resort Pool

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

18 SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

SUNDAY BRUNCH

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Magnolia Ballroom

VALENTINE’S PJ & PANCAKES PARTY

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

SUNDAY BRUNCH

FAMILY VALENTINE’S BINGO VALENTINE’S DINNER & SHOW

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

4:30 pm to game end Briar Lawn & Lounge

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

BRIAR FUN DAY

MOTHER & SON DATE NIGHT

8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

Time TBA Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

MARDI GRAS SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

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Time TBA Location TBA

Aquatics

TODDLER PLAYDATE

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

Fitness

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Briar Lawn

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

Tennis

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

GELLYBALL & SNOWCONES 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sports Court

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR

11 SPRING BREAK BASH

SUNDAY BRUNCH

FIRST DAY OF POOL SEASON!

TBC VS. ROCC INTERCLUB

Youth

14 BRIAR FUN DAYS 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage

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SPECIAL POOL HOURS IN EFFECT 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Family Resort Pool

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

SUNDAY BRUNCH

EASTER BASKET WORKSHOP

11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge

MOTHER & DAUGHTER AFTERNOON TEA 1:00 pm & 3:30 pm Magnolia Ballroom

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom

RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar

KEEP YOUR CLUB P O C K E T.

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If you haven’t tried The Briar Club mobile app yet, here’s your chance! It’s the easiest way to access your Club, any time, day or night. Using the app, you can do almost anything you need. Check in using a virtual membership card, place a to-go order, message the front desk, make dining, court, and Kids Club reservations, view operational hours, view upcoming events, and so much more!

How do I get started? To get started on the Briar Club mobile app, search “Briar Club” in the App Store or Google Play Store on your phone. Your credentials to log in are as follows: Username: full member number, plus 0 for primary membership holder or 1 for spouse Password: last name (lowercase) Why is my app login different from my website login? To protect your privacy, the two are connected through your member number. If you change your password or username on the website, it does not affect your login on the app. If you need assistance, please contact communications@thebriarclub.com.

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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF CONTACTS

Jeff Wood

Daniel A. Moreno

President, Physical Properties

Duy Nguyen

General Manager, COO daniel.moreno@thebriarclub.com

Vice President, Tennis

Samantha Van Veen, CCM

Marian Hilpert

samantha@thebriarclub.com

Secretary, Youth

Jay Hellums

Assistant General Manager

Dustin Wade, CCM

Chief Financial Officer

Treasurer, Finance

cfo@thebriarclub.com

Rachael Goydan

Linda Benson

Membership

Amy Munger

Director of Membership membership@thebriarclub.com

Food & Beverage

Michael Powell, CEC

Belle Petkas

chef@thebriarclub.com

Aquatics

Melissa Stryker House/Legal

Kim Wilson Fitness

Executive Chef

Jeana Auger

Director of Catering cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com

Brett Emerson

Director of Tennis tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com

Director of Fitness fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com

Gina De Pamphilis Director of Youth gina@thebriarclub.com

Jon Diller

Director of Aquatics poolmanager@thebriarclub.com

Allison Wagner

Marketing & Communications communications@thebriarclub.com

Phaedra Harris Member Billing

billing@thebriarclub.com