Briar Club THE
M E M B E R N E WSL ET T ER A PR I L- J U NE 2 022
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 & Breezes Sports Bar April 2 - May 22 Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm May 23 - August 19 Monday Closed Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 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
April 2 - May 22 Monday Closed Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm 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
May 23 - August 19 Monday Closed Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 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 / GRADUATE FEATURE / CLUB NEWS / AQUATICS / FITNESS / TENNIS / YOUTH / CLUB 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
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s we enter our busiest season of the year, I wanted to take the time to share some updates on a few Club happenings. First, I’ve heard a few rumors floating around that we have opened reciprocity of our Family Resort Pool to other Clubs around the area. The only Club we offer reciprocity for with our resort pool is Westwood Golf Club, which has
always been the case. Their use is very minimal. Regarding rumors, every Club has them and every Club has to deal with them! If you have heard information through the grapevine that caught you off-guard recently, please check with us to make sure that information is true. Most of the time it isn’t, and we would love to debunk any false narratives. We can always be reached via email, phone, or at the Club. All three Phase One projects are in full swing behind the scenes! At the time of publication, our architects are busy putting together renderings for our Competition Pool and surrounding areas. Expected completion of the pool is June 2023. We expect to begin construction in September, right after our summer season. Once we receive the first renderings from our architects, we will then send back to the proper committees for input and feedback. We have completed the first round of drawings for the pickleball courts on the fourth floor of the parking garage and expect to take these drawings back to the Tennis and Physical Properties Committees and the Board for final approval to proceed. As it stands now, we have three reservable, regulation-sized pickleball courts with LED lighting, restroom facilities, and casual seating areas. Finally, all of the planning is complete and Courts 8 and 9 are set to become clay as soon as the demolition is complete for the Competition Pool. The total costs of the courts will be right around $150,000. Construction is a very quick and easy process. At the beginning of March, I announced in an email that we stationed two security guards on the skybridge and at valet to help us monitor traffic at alternate entrances to the Club. These stations have been a great addition to our operations. We will keep those guards there for the time being as we’ve seen a huge decrease in Fitness Center usage at night from member guests. We will continue to monitor this daily. Thank you for your continued support as we continue to get everyone checked in upon entering the Club. With increased traffic around the Club this season, I want to remind you to be extra careful in and around the parking garage. Reduce your speed and take caution to watch out for families with small children loading or unloading. Additionally, we have many members that are parking large vehicles in compact car parking spots. If you are unsure about the dimensions of a compact car, it is any vehicle that is between 161” and 187” in length. Larger vehicles can impede the visibility of oncoming traffic, so if you have a vehicle larger than 187”, please refrain from parking in compact spots. April is a record month for The Briar Club as we are projecting around $800,000 in food & beverage sales. Unfortunately, as business booms, the labor market struggles. Dr. Jim Butler, Club Benchmarking CEO, recently said, “The club industry is facing an unprecedented time in our lifetime as unemployment is under 4% in most areas, inflation is over 7%, and labor inflation in the club business is over 20% for the last 2 years. Additionally, finding workers in the hospitality industry, of which clubs are a sub-sector, is challenging as many workers have chosen other fields.” I share this with all oAprf you because we are not immune to these issues, and we do share those challenges. The hiring pool is almost completely dry. We are an all-hands-on-deck organization and will continue our best to provide service that meets or exceeds your expectations. The good news for The Briar Club is that we have been able to maintain a huge majority of our staff during the pandemic. Those staff members will be working harder than ever this summer as we ramp up for our summer season. Give any staff member you see an extra “Thank you!” or “Great job!” as you see them across campus. Now is the time to show our gratitude more than ever. Thank you for your continued support of the Club! I hope to see you around campus soon. 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
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elcome to spring at the Club! This is always a great time of year, as families return en masse to enjoy the full slate of amenities we offer. Among kid camps, workout classes, tennis tournaments, swim club, and family dining events, there is truly something for everyone as the Club ramps up programming in all areas. Be sure to check in often on the website and the Briar Club app to keep track of offerings for the entire family.
I’m happy to report the Club is in great shape. We had strong membership growth through the pandemic, even while increasing the initiation fee. The Club’s cash position now stands at over $6 million. At the end of March, we had 1,090 equity members, just 10 new equity memberships short of our cap of 1,100. Over the next few months, we will move to a waiting list for new members for the first time in recent memory. I want to congratulate Linda Benson for her dedication and thank all of you who have recommended the Club to your friends and sponsored their membership applications. Soon we will be kicking off construction on our initial slate of Phase One growth projects. Our group of design specialists is already starting work on updating clubhouse decor. In May, we will commence construction of the new pickleball facility on the top floor of the parking garage, which will involve three new pickleball courts to meet the ongoing demand for dedicated, reservable courts, as well as a shaded sitting area and new bathroom facilities. The new pickleball complex is expected to be complete by mid-summer. From there, we plan to move quickly to updating the south side of our campus, which involves renovating the front lap pool and converting Courts 8 and 9 to clay courts. The front lap pool is the oldest part of the campus and is in desperate need of a major facelift. The new pool will be deeper to allow diving blocks for our competitive swimmers, and the surrounding decking will be replaced. We can finally say goodbye to the last of the Briar Club pea-gravel. The clay courts will be a new, low-maintenance version of the Har-Tru clay that will be installed directly over the existing hard courts, reducing the time and cost of the project to well below our original budgeted numbers. We expect the courts to be completed by October and the pool renovation to be completed in the spring of 2023. Please be patient during construction; there will be some short-term inconvenience as these important projects are ongoing. These projects are the first round of campus improvements and expanded amenities resulting from The Briar Club 2030 Plan. The Plan was circulated in January and was based on best practices informed by consultation with a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in the country club industry, and from direct feedback from membership through surveys and focus groups. The Board has appointed a long-term committee of members to oversee the implementation of the Plan and help shepherd the Club into the next decade. We are at an inflection point for the Club as we fill these last open membership spots. After we hit our membership cap, our initiation fee income will be limited to new spots that open up as existing members resign (and I want to make it clear that there is no intention of further expanding the membership cap). As a result, a big driver of the Club’s historical free cash flow generation will slow down. Of course, we will have ongoing cash needs for future growth projects and to reduce our outstanding debt balance of approximately $17 million. This and future boards will need to consider how to bridge this gap and keep the Club moving forward, including the possible introduction of a monthly capital dues charge. The Club is also seeing a lot of cost pressure in this inflationary environment, most importantly in our labor costs. Nothing is more important to the member experience than great service, which only comes from recruiting and retaining great staff members. Since we are designed to break even between the dues we pay and the net operating costs of the Club, increasing staff and other costs will put upward pressure on our operating component of monthly dues as well. The Board will carefully consider any increases in dues, but some reasonable, gradual increase in coming years may be unavoidable. I look forward to seeing you around campus. Jeff Wood 2022 President, Board of Directors
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Graduates
MARGARITA CHRISTINA AMELIO
LYNN PETER ASHBY
DAVIS WALKER BARRINGER
Daughter of Elizabeth & Sergio Amelio Episcopal High School
Son of Leslie & Kit Ashby Rhodes College
Son of Tammy & David Barringer Episcopal High School
Christina will attend college and plans to study communications. Activities: Field hockey, soccer, track, Diversity in Action, Earth Club, French Club, National Charity League
Lynn is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in business. He will attend graduate school for a master’s degree in accounting.
Davis will attend Butler University in Indianapolis, where he will pursue degrees in motorsports engineering and physics.
LEAH MARIE BEACH
Son of Kristen & Jeb Brown Cornell University
Leah will attend the University of Chicago She plans on majoring in both chemical engineering & computer science. Activities: Varsity softball (4 years), captain; Les Chanteuses, Chorale and Kantorei choirs; West University Softball Association (WUSA) Scholarship Program
Barron is University.
GRAYSON CHRIST
Son of Carol & Rod Christ Texas A&M University Grayson graduated from the School of Engineering at Texas A&M University in December 2021. He is currently an analyst at Deloitte.
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KENNETH MICHAEL BURKE III
BARRON BROWN
Daughter of Jean & Dwight Beach III St. John’s School
graduating
IVY FALLON
from
Son of Lauren & Ken Burke, Jr. St. John’s School Cornell
Daughter of Seanna Haruko Harrington & James Fallon III Kinder High School for Performing & Visual Arts After five years of hard work, Ivy has been accepted into and will attend the visual arts program at Kinder High School for Performing & Visual Arts.
Kenny will attend Southern Methodist University and plans to major in sports business with a minor in economics. Activities: SJS golf team, Eagle Scout, Presidential Service Award
KATE FUSELIER
Daughter of Laura & Scott Fuselier Episcopal High School Kate will study speech pathology at the University of Georgia. Activities: Summa cum laude, National Honor Society, Bronze Presidential Service Award, Student Senate
Graduates
LILLIAN GILBERT-SMITH
Daughter of Killian & Doug GilbertSmith Lamar High School Lillian is very excited to attend the University of Chicago and study molecular engineering in the fall of 2022. Lilly is hoping to find ways that biology can help drive society towards better sustainability. She will continue to help food banks and play volleyball.
MARGARET MERCER HAMMOND
SARAH GRANT
JOSEY GREGG
Daughter of Kim & Michael Grant The University of Texas at Austin
Daughter of Jessica & Vean Gregg The Post Oak School
Sarah will graduate with a BBA, a BA, and a Pre-Health Professions Certificate. She will attend Baylor College of Medicine. Activities: University Honors, Dean’s Honors list; CFO, Kappa Alpha Theta; Researcher, UT Musculoskeletal Institute; Tutor, Kipp; Intern, Lone Star Circle of Care
Josey plans to study psychology in college and continue competing in the sport of triathlon. Activities: NHS, Student Ambassador Program, Fun Club, cross-country, track, volleyball
HARRISON KAISER HOBBS
MARGRETHE JENSEN
Daughter of Patricia & Pearce Hammond Episcopal High School
Son of Melissa & Mark Hobbs The University of Texas at Austin
Daughter of Sue & Mac Jensen Episcopal High School
Margaret hopes to pursue a degree in communications. Activities: EHS varsity tennis team captain
Harrison is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering with honors. He is heading to the Beaumont area to work as a safety engineering for Valero.
Margrethe will attend Wake Forest University and study liberal arts before deciding on her major. Activities: National Honor Society, National Arts Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Spanish Honor Society
JOEL DAVID JOHNSON
ROSEMARY JUEN JOHNSON
MARGARET ANN KRIEG
Son of Jenny & Mark Johnson St. Thomas High School
Daughter of Jenny & Mark Johnson Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart
Daughter of Dawn & Chris Krieg Episcopal High School
Joel will attend Colorado State University and major in history.
Rosemary will attend Drexel University’s five-year co-op program, majoring in hospitality management.
Margaret will attend Baylor University.
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Graduates
NICK KYRIAKIDES-CROWE
Son of Dr. Polina Kyriakides & Dr. James Crowe The Kinkaid School Nick plans to pursue a pre-med track in college. He has been accepting to several amazing colleges and awarded several academic scholarships but has not yet decided where he wants to be for the next four years!
ROBERT MCGEE
SOPHIE MARTIN
ELIZABETH MCGEE
Daughter of Rebecca & Chris Martin Episcopal High School
Daughter of Lindy & Tom McGee St. Agnes Academy
Sophie will attend Baylor University where she will major in health sciences and pre-med.
Elizabeth will attend Davidson College where she plans to study public policy. Activities: Briar Club Barracudas, varsity swim team, water polo
ELIZABETH MINTON
JOHN MORSTEAD
Son of Amanda & J.R. McGee Lamar High School
Daughter of Victoria & Jarrett Minton Episcopal High School
Son of Carlin & Stuart Morstead Lamar High School
Robert will attend The University of Texas in Austin. He is going to study economics and business.
Elizabeth will attend The University of Texas at Austin in the fall pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts.
John is still undecided at this time. Activities: Houston Touchdown Club Scholar/Athlete Finalist
JACK MURRELL
SADIE NIERMEYER
CAROLINE PADON
Son of Claire Smith & Russell Murrell Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Daughter of Sarah & Tom Niermeyer St. Agnes Academy
Daughter of Debbie & Tony Padon The University of Texas
Jack will attend Rice University where he will major in business with a concentration in finance. Activities: Lacrosse captain; President, Future Business Leaders of America; Founder & President, Digital Commerce Club
Sadie will attend The University of Texas at Austin in the fall.
Caroline is graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She plans to attend graduate school at The University of Texas and obtain a master’s degree in computer science. Upon graduation, she will spend time at Glacier National Park.
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Graduates
HENRY PHILPOTT
CHARLOTTE LINDLEY POND
PRESTON POPOV
Son of Joann & Charles Philpott William & Mary
Daughter of Megan & Matt Pond Episcopal High School
Son of Annsley & Christopher Popov Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
Henry is graduating from William & Mary summa cum laude. In October, Henry will return to Houston and begin his career with McKinsey & Company.
Charlotte will attend Syracuse Univeristy to study interior design as she plans on becoming a decorator. She has worked with fellow member Kathy Masterson for the past year and a half and got to experience working on the newly remodeled Grill!
Preston is currently deciding among several universities, including the University of Texas, LSU, and TCU.
REX Y. PRICE
ANDREW MARK RAGAUSS
Son of Carol & Dan Price Xavier Educational Academy
Son of Jennifer Smith & Peter Ragauss St. John’s School
Rex will attend Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont. He has been designated as a William Kilpatrick Scholar and will major in art.
Andrew is graduating from St. John’s School. The Sorting Hat is still at work to determine where he will attend college!
SAMUEL KNIGHT RANDALL
SOPHIA RASSIN
EMILY ANN RAGAUSS
Daughter of Jennifer Smith & Peter Ragauss Colorado College Emily is graduating with a major in physics and minor in art history. She plans to obtain a master’s degree or Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. The Sorting Hat is still at work for what school she will attend for her post-graduate plans!
RYAN REYNALDO REZA
Son of Catherine & Will Randall Episcopal High School
Daughter of Ilse & Keith Rassin Lamar High School
Son of Blanca & Rey Reza Harvard Business School
Sam has committed to swim for Villanova University and will major in political science. His family is packing their cold weather gear and can’t wait to make the trek for swim meets. Go Wildcats! Activities: Briar Club Barracudas, Rice Aquatics
Sophia will attend Vanderbilt University to study biomedical engineering. Activities: Captain, varsiy tennis team (2 years); president, Best Buddies; National Honor Society, National Charity League
Ryan is graduating from Harvard Business School. After graduation, he will move to Austin to work for McKinsey Consulting.
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Graduates
CADEN RICE
Son of Tracey & Rick Rice Episcopal High School Caden will be attending Texas A&M University.
ELLIA THERESE VOLF
DOUGL AS MICHAEL SUELL III
Son of Mary Nell Suell; Lucy and Doug Suell Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Doug will attend Boston College to study international relations. Activities: Summa cum laude, Eagle Scout, Max Finney Foundation Inaugural Scholar, National Honor Society, varsity cross-country team captain, Xavier House Captain (Strake Jesuit House Council)
ERIN WALSH
GRACE VALLONE
Daughter of Carrie & John Vallone The Kinkaid School Grace will attend the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, class of 2026. She plans to major in exercise & sports science on a pre-med track. Go Tar Heels!
MARK WELLS WHITE
Daughter of Mary & Keith Volf Incarnate Word Academy
Daughter of Meggan & Jim Walsh St. John’s School
Son of Stacey & Andrew White Episcopal High School
Ellia will attend Texas A&M University and plans to study aerospace engineering.
Erin will attend Davidson College, where she received an NCAA D1 Athletic Scholarship.
Mark will attend Texas A&M University.
CAROLINE LITTLE WIGHT
EVA WOLFE
Daughter of Julie & Keith Little Tufts University
Daughter of Nora Dobin & Chris Wolfe The Kinkaid School
Caroline will graduate in May from the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts as a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health. She will be starting her residency in emergency medicine in July.
Eva will attend Rhodes College. Activities: Academic Honors, successful debate, Model United Nations, and Model Congress competitor
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Club News
Q U A R T E R LY leadership AWA R D
OUR NE W ME M B E R S Please join us in welcoming the newest members of The Briar Club family! Sid Baweja & Rashmi Murthy Whitney & Ryan Burns Pulin Cai & Yitao Xu Susan & George Domolky Cassandra & Bowie Helm Kate & Matthew Helm Morgan & Andrew Levy Mary & Norbert Markert Maria & Douglas McKeige Tiffany & James Melcher Christiana & Zachary Neal
Brittney & Richard Owen Teal & Jeffrey Reamer Jodi & Michael Rubenstein Liana & Andrew Schwaitzberg Divya & Mitun Sinha Alexandra & Sean Spansel Andres Steverlynck & Maria Datri Lauren & Adrian Turnham Maren & Michael Watson Ann & Mark Woodroof
ALLISON WAGNER
Marketing & Communications Manager 4 years
E M P LOY E E S of the M ONT H December 2021
VIRREINA HERRERA Housekeeper 3 years
“Virreina is always lending a hand when and where it’s needed. She stays focused on doing a great job and is friendly, positive, caring, and detail-oriented. She is always busy, taking care of something and anticipating needs in the housekeeping area. Plus, she always makes sure everyone eats arepas on Monday!”
January 2022 ALMA CASTELAN
Locker Room Attendant 11 years
“Alma is one of the hardest working employees at the Club and always does it with a smile on her face. She helps members and coworkers wherever she is needed, without being asked, and she has a great attitude. The words that best describe her are warm, friendly, positive, and diligent.”
W E LCOM E, 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.
I N MEMO RI A M We are saddened by the passing of Robert Lee Ingram, Jr., member since 2011.
LO O K I N G F O R SH IN IN G stars!
We’re always looking to recognize our star employees! Is there a staff member who has really made an impact on your Club experience? If you notice an exceptional staff member, drop us a note in the Compliments & Comments section of our mobile app and we’ll help spread the word!
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Aquatics J O N DI L L ER , DIR E CTO R
poolmanager@thebriarclub.com
pool safety
Please follow these Club rules & guidelines to make sure that you and your children stay safe around the pool this summer! •
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When no lifeguard is on duty, no one under the age of 18 is permitted to swim in the Family Resort Pool. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied and supervised at arm’s length by a responsible adult when in the Family Resort Pool. If the child is in the water, the adult must also be in the water. Infants and toddlers must wear diapers secured by waterproof pants or swim diapers in all Club pools. Swim diapers should be checked frequently (every 30-60 minutes) and replaced when soiled. Please change diapers on the changing table in the family bathroom in the Wellness Center, not on the pool deck. Children must be 5 years old and capable of swimming to the side of the pool independently to use the low dive. Children must be 7 years old or 48 inches to use the high dive. No flips or somersaults are allowed from the high dive. Feet first jumps and dives only. Children 4 years old may use the pool slide, but must have an adult in the water to assist. Children 5 years & up may use the slide independently.
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TH E
Barracudas A R E
B ACK !
The Briar Club Barracudas are ready to get back into the pool for another fun summer full of swimming! We welcome swimmers to join us and help the Barracudas go for our 9th consecutive undefeated season. Summer swim team starts at 5 and runs through 14 years old. To qualify for swim team, swimmers must be able to swim a full length (25 meters) of freestyle and backstroke independently. If you are unsure about your child’s inability to qualify for the team, please contact the aquatics office and we can set up a quick evaluation. For those younger swimmers who are not quite there, we offer our pre-swim team Lil’ Barracudas program for ages 4-7. For the full swim team schedule, online registration, and additional information, please visit the Club website! PRE-SEASON April 5-29, 2021 | Monday-Thursday This program is optional, but is strongly encouraged for new swim team participants. With pre-season workouts, swimmers will sharpen their skills while gaining an understanding of what to expect during meets. Children may attend up to four times per week. Please register for pre-season through the Club Calendar on our website for the days you wish to attend. Pricing varies depending on how many days a week your child attends. Ages 7 & Under 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Ages 8-10 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
May 2 - June 3: After-School Practices Monday - Thursday Ages 7 & Under 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm Ages 8-10 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm Ages 11-14 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm Friday Fun Practice for All! 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Ages 11-14 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
May 31 - June 26: Morning Practices Monday - Thursday Ages 7 & Under 9:00 pm - 9:50 pm Ages 8-10 10:00 pm - 10:50 pm Ages 11-14 11:00 pm - 11:50 pm Friday Fun Practice for All! 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please note: For the week of May 30 - June 3, we will host both morning & afternoon practices for those still in school.
swim L E S S O N S
The Briar Club is happy to be able to again offer small group swimming classes to meet the needs of budding swimmers, from six months to seven years old! To determine which class is best for your child, please contact the Aquatics Department for a personal consultation at (713) 622-3667 ext. 2126 or swim@thebriarclub.com. Class descriptions are available online at thebriarclub.com.
Fitness
T HE POW ER O F
the group !
fitness fotos!
Everyone loves a good solo workout - sweating it out in the gym with music pumping through your headphones - but there’s a lot of value in group fitness, too! Our group fitness program is a fun and fulfilling way to meet friends and stay in shape. But don’t take our word for it! We asked some of our group fitness frequent flyers what they love most about class. Here’s what they had to say! “It’s more fun to work out with friends! The time flies by and then you remember what you did later in the day when you are tired and sore - all good. I enjoy Step & Spin with Cathy and Tabari has a good weights class. Those are my favorites! I truly come to classes because of the people!” - Becky Carter “There’s such variety that I don’t get bored with it. The instructors are great. Sometimes I wake up and maybe I don’t feel like going, but I go anyway and I have never been sorry I came to class. I always feel better!” - Barbara Beich
TENNIS & YOGA: Once a month, our tennis pros get together for a yoga class with instructor Emily! “We are having an absolute blast and it’s been really beneficial for our bodies,” says Brett Emerson, Director of Tennis. “Thank you to our fearless leader, Emily!”
“I love the 9:15/9:30 classes so I can come straight from school drop-off and get a good workout. I love Cardio Blast with Tracy on Fridays - she is such a motivating and positive teacher. I also love step, 20/20/20, and getting a yoga workout at least once a week if I can with Amy. Oh, and of course Heather’s Barre class if I’m not too sore from the other classes! I love the classes for the fun, welcoming environment, and it easily checks the box for a fabulous workout. And I can meet a friend or two along the way!” - Amira Hays “My favorite classes are DrumFit (20/20/20), Barre and Spin & Strength. My favorite part is laughing with friends while getting a great workout. There’s always a great mix of personalities and fitness levels which makes it fun. Everyone works hard but no one takes themselves too seriously.” - Barbara Carpenter “Group fitness is the best part of my day! As someone who works from home, I get very little social interaction. Group fitness allows me to connect with peers, share crazy stuff our kids say or do, and best of all, benefit from the good vibes from working out with friends. My favorite instructor is an easy one - Cathy brings positive energy and a smile to every class. That in itself is worth a million dollars!” - Steve Swope
LOTS OF LOVE!: We love this photo of one of Cathy’s group fitness classes getting in the Valentine’s Day spirit!
M O TH E R ’ S DAY YO G A
Come g et yo ur O m on with your budding little yo gi! Mothers an d kids age s 5 an d up c an c ome o ut fo r a yo ga class d e sign e d to foster a love of ac tivity an d min dfuln e ss!
AGES 5 - 9
Saturday, May 7 10:30 am - 11:30 am
AGE S 1 0 & U P
Sunday, May 8 9:00 am - 10:00 am
HOWDY!: Our group fitness instructor Robin teaches a hip-hop class for our youth kids every Wednesday! This session ended with a country & western-themed recital. For more info on youth activities, visit our website!
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Tennis B RE T T E ME R SO N, DIR E CTO R tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com
save the date F R I DAY, A P R I L 1 SU N DAY, A P R I L 3 Doubles Club Championships
F R I DAY, A P R I L 8 Margarita Mixer 105 Tournament SATU R DAY, A P R I L 30 Member-Guest Tournament F R I DAY, M AY 13 SATUR DAY, M AY 14 Junior Club Championships WEDN ESDAY, J U N E 8 Ladies’ Night Out THU R SDAY, J U N E 16 Guys’ Night Out For future dates, please check our Year at a Glance on the Briar Club website or app!
league winners TU ESDAY N I GH T M EN ’ S LEAGU E Patrick Sermas
WEDN ESDAY N I GH T LADI ES’ L EAGU E Jenny Smith THU R SDAY N I GH T M EN ’ S LEAGU E Steve Schwarzbach
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Springtime brings warmer weather and with it, plenty of time on the courts! Brett and our tennis pros have put together a few tips for your overall game. From strategy to grips, here’s how to make the most of your time on the courts. Have fun out there! “I didn’t have the same fitness or ability as the other girls, so I had to beat them with my mind.” Martina Hingis, Swiss professional tennis player A focus on developing tennis IQ & strategy improvement can provide a far quicker way to achieving better results than addressing skill level alone. If you want to add impact and effectiveness to your current skill set, look to maximizing your talents by honing subjective strategies aimed at accentuating your strengths and mitigating your weaknesses. You can be playing smarter and seeing tangible results sooner by being more focused on tennis IQ and strategy elements in your lessons and practice sessions moving forward. “In tennis, there is the forehand, the backhand, the overhead smash, and the drop volley, all with a different grip.” John Updike, author Grips are foundational, proven, and essential elements in the development of your tennis game. If you’re struggling to achieve a certain skill or to execute a certain shot, your grips are the starting point when going through a checklist aimed at identifying where you’re going wrong. You can hit most shots with unconventional or limiting grips, but unfortunately, you will also see inconsistency and limited positive results. The grips that your pros will push you towards are an attempt at showing you how to hit the same shots with far less difficulty. Grip changes only get tougher the longer you wait to change because you will continue to form bad habits and get more comfortable with any sub-optimal grip placement. There’s no better time than now to make the change!
fun FACTS
Rectangular courts have existed since 1877. Before this, they were hourglass shaped!
Martina Hingis became the youngest player to ever win a junior grand slam title at the age of 12 winning the French Open.
Tiebreakers were invented in 1965 by James Van Alen.
Youth U PCOMING fri
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let’s play!
events
TEEN FOAM & POOL PARTY
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 11 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Family Resort Pool
PAW PATROL BRUNCH
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Ages: 2 & Up Pricing: $20 per child Location: Magnolia Ballroom
Hang out with your friends at the first teen pool party of the year, with music, food, swimming and of course - foam!
Parents and toddlers are welcome to enjoy brunch with our favorite Paw Patrol friends! Enjoy activities, food, and a character meet & greet.
BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT - MAD SCIENCE
Join us in the lab for an explosive good time! We’re firing up some fun and you’re invited for dinner, crazy science experiments, games and more!
BRIAR FUN DAY
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $40 per child Location: General Purpose Room Time: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $65 per child Location: Drop-off/pick-up on second floor parking garage
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When school is out, the kids will play! This Good Friday, kids are invited for a fun day at the Club, with games, sports, arts & crafts and other themed activities!
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FAMILY CAMPOUT
Time: Tent set-up at 4:00 pm Ages: 5 & Up Pricing: $40 per child Location: Briar Lawn
thurs
CINCO DE MAYO FUN
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Ages: 3 & Up Pricing: Complimentary Location: Sports Court
fri
BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT - LASER TAG
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: 4 & Up Pricing: $20 per person Location: Sports Court
fri
BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT - GAME NIGHT
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages: 4 & Up Pricing: $25 per person Location: Sports Court
may 5 may 13 june 10 sat
june 18
Let’s head to the great outdoors! Pitch your tent and join us for an overnight campout on the lawn, where you’ll enjoy dinner, swimming, s’mores, a movie and more.
The Briar Club youth team is making this Thursday a fiesta with piñatas for each age group! Stop by, take a swing and see what’s inside!
Game on! You’ve been targeted for a Friday fun night with the Briar Club youth team! Kids, teens, and parents are invited. Everyone can play as much as they want in these 7-10 minute games!
Join us for an epic-sized game night! You’ll have a blast with large inflatable board games. Stop by and play as many games as you want!
TODDLER PLAYDATE - DADDY & ME PARTY
Enjoy fun water activities on the lawn with Dad! We’ll have sprinklers, water balloons, and fun water games. It’s the best way to celebrate Dad’s day!
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ages: 2-6 Pricing: $15 per person Location: Briar Lawn
Another spring session of afternoon activities begins on April 18! 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. Each session lasts six weeks and children can be involved in ballet, taekwondo, hip-hop dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and more! Classes are divided by children’s age group. For the best possible experience, each class has a limit of 10 children. SCHEDULE April 18 - May 25, 2022 PRICING $135 per child, per session REGISTRATION Visit the Club Calendar on thebriarclub.com.
2022 SPRING & SUMMER GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE! Want to know more about summer programs & camps? View our Spring & Summer Guide in the app for info on summer programs & camps!
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Club Events sun
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CRAWFISH BOIL
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Head on down to the bayou! We’re serving up freshly boiled crawfish both Cajun and Viet-Cajun specialties. Get your crawfish fix along with live music, crawfish races, face painting and more. Plus, no bayou party is complete without beignets and hurricanes! PRICING: Adults $38 | Teens $26 | Kids $22 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Briar Lawn
sun
apr 17
thurs
apr 9
BUNNY BASH
8:00 am - 9:30 am, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Be a part of a Briar Club tradition at our annual Bunny Bash and Easter egg hunt! Meet the Easter Bunny himself, hunt for eggs and enjoy live music, activities and more. Enjoy grab-andgo breakfast foods, sweets and treats. PRICING: Adults $36 | Kids $25 LOCATION: Briar Lawn
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thurs
may 5
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SPRING FLOWER WORKSHOP
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Spring is in full bloom! Join us for date night or ladies’ night out, as you learn to put together a beautiful floral arrangement. Each registration includes a guided lesson, supplies, and seasonal light bites. PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: President’s Room
11:30 am - 1:30 pm Briar Club ladies are invited to gather in the garden for this springtime affair. This enchanting lunch on the Veranda will feature brilliant florals, fresh flavors and refreshing beverages that will surprise and delight your every sense. Garden party chic attire requested.
mon
may 30
CINCO DE MAYO
During a la carte service Make dining reservations at the Club and enjoy a special experience, with dining and drink specials and live mariachi music. Plus, our bar lead Nikki will be leading a Tequila & Tacos social!
sat
may 7
BEER FEST
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Enjoy brews and BBQ with a poolside beer tasting, with a variety of beers in kegs, cans, and bottles. Plus, hear from local brewery representatives and learn more about each beer and the brewing process!
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sat
june 18
PRICING: $35 per person LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
sun
may 8
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Seatings begin at 10:30 am Celebrate Mom with a brunch that’s just as special as she is! Enjoy all your brunch favorites, special treats for Mom, coffee and espresso, a full bar, and plenty of photo opportunities. PRICING: Adults $52 | Teens $36 | Kids $28 | 2 & Under $10 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom
MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer! Enjoy lunch & dinner cookouts with live-fire and action stations, drinks & cocktails, live music, games & activities and more! LUNCH BUFFET PRICING: Adults $24 | Teens $22 | Kids $16 | 2 & Under $1 DINNER BUFFET PRICING: Adults $30 | Teens $24 | Kids $18 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
PRICING: A la carte LOCATION: Lounge/Terrace/Grille
PRICING: $180 per person / $720 per team LOCATION: Westwood Golf Club
tues
GARDEN GATHER
PRICING: $85 per person LOCATION: Briar Lawn
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Shotgun at 11:00 am You’re invited to The Briar Club’s first ever golf tournament! This scramble format tournament is all-inclusive, with on-course food & beverage stations and beverage cart. Appetizers, an open bar reception, raffle & prizes follow play. Guests of members are welcome!
Seating times begin at 10:30 am Gather with friends & family at an elegant Easter Brunch. Enjoy a formal buffet with all your brunch favorites, plus photo opportunities, specialty coffees, morning cocktails, and live music. Dressy casual attire requested. PRICING: Adults $52 | Teens $36 | Kids $28 | 2 & Under $10 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom
apr 28 sat
EASTER BRUNCH
FRIDAY FLIX
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Every Friday night in June, hang out at the Club for a special movie viewing! Bring a pool float and swim while the movie plays, plus enjoy concessions, and an optional themed buffet. PRICING: Adults $24 | Teens $16 | Kids $12 | 3 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Meet us under the Big Top! Dads and their daughters are invited out for an evening she’ll never forget! Enjoy dinner, dancing, mocktails, games, and more. PRICING: Adults $40 | Kids $25 LOCATION: Magnolia Ballroom
sun
june 19
FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm It’s a day all about Dad! Spend the evening by the pool and celebrate with a dinner buffet, full bar, live music, a dads-only lounge, and relay games! PRICING: Adults $30 | Teens $24 | Kids $18 | 2 & Under $1 LOCATION: Family Resort Pool
We kindly ask for 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your reservation. Some events may require 72 hours notice. · Registration is essential for all Club events.
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EASTER BASKET WORKSHOP
DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aquatics
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts
Fitness
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
TEEN FOAM & POOL PARTY
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SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
PAW PATROL BRUNCH
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom
4 SWIM TEAM PRE-SEASON WORKOUTS BEGIN 4:00 pm - 6:50 pm Competition Lap Pool
5 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (T-Th) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Fri) Family Resort Pool
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
11 BRIAR CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT 9:30 am Westwood Golf Club
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BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
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11:00 am - 5:00 pm Tennis Courts
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BUNNY BASH
8:00 am - 9:30 am 10:00 am - 11:30 am 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Briar Lawn
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WINE DINNER
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Briar Lawn
SUNDAY BRUNCH
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AFTER-SCHOOL POOL HOURS BEGIN
CRAWFISH BOIL
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DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
Tennis
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SPRING FLOWER WORKSHOP
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BRIAR FUN DAY 8:45 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on second floor parking garage
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm TBA
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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EASTER BRUNCH
23 FAMILY CAMP OUT
First seating at 10:30 am Magnolia Ballroom
4:00 pm - 9:00 am (overnight) Briar Lawn
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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28 GARDEN GATHER
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Briar Lawn & Veranda
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30 MEMBER-GUEST
7:00 am - 6:30 pm Tennis Courts & Briar Lawn
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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P.M. SWIM TEAM PRACTICES BEGIN
CINCO DE MAYO
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
CINCO DE MAYO FUN
7 MAMASTE MOTHER’S DAY YOGA
During a la carte service Grill/Terrace/Lounge
Competition Pool
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BEER FEST
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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MAMASTE MOTHER’S DAY YOGA
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JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tennis Courts
9:00 am - 10:00 am Location TBA
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
First seating at 10:30 am Magnolia Ballroom
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JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Tennis Courts
BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT LASER TAG
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
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10:30 am - 11:30 am Location TBA
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sports Court
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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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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SUNDAY BRUNCH
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SUMMER POOL HOURS BEGIN
11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
10:00 am - 9:00 pm (Tues - Sun) Family Resort Pool
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
29 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
30 MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
A.M. SWIM TEAM PRACTICES BEGIN Both A.M. & P.M. offered this week only Competition Pool
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june
BRIAR SWIM CAMP
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
FRIDAY FLIX 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
june
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may 31
MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT
BRIAR SWIM CAMP: WEEK 1
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
Fitness
SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
6 BRIAR SWIM CAMP: WEEK 2
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
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A.M. SWIM TEAM PRACTICES BEGIN
7 AWAY SWIM MEET 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Houston Country Club
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
BRIAR SWIM CAMP: WEEK 3
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
8 LADIES’ NIGHT OUT Time TBA Tennis Courts
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HOME SWIM MEET vs. HOUSTONIAN
9 AWAY SWIM MEET 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Forest Club
3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Competition Pool
SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
FATHER’S DAY COOKOUT 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family Resort Pool
26 SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 2:00 pm The Lounge
SWIM TEAM AWARDS BANQUET
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom
20 BRIAR SWIM CAMP: WEEK 4
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
BRIAR SPORTS CAMP: WEEK 1
21
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
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HOME SWIM MEET vs. HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB 3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Competition Pool
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BRIAR FRIDAY FUN NIGHT GAME NIGHT 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sports Court
FRIDAY FLIX 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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GUYS’ NIGHT OUT Time TBA Tennis Courts
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TODDLER PLAYDATE
9:00 am - 10:00 am Briar Lawn
3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Competition Pool
FRIDAY FLIX 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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FATHERDAUGHTER DANCE
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Magnolia Ballroom
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HOME SWIM MEET vs. RIVER OAKS CC RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
3:45 pm - 8:00 pm Competition Pool
FRIDAY FLIX
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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HOME SWIM MEET vs. LAKESIDE CC
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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FRIDAY FLIX
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR
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8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
Both A.M. & P.M. offered this week only Competition Pool
Tennis
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family Resort Pool
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july 1
july 2
FUNTASTIK CAMP: WEEK 1
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
BRIAR SPORTS CAMP: WEEK 2
8:30 am - 2:00 pm Drop-off on Garage Level 2
RENDEZVOUS HAPPY HOUR 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lounge Bar
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T H E BR IA R C LU B
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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
Dan Carter
Linda Benson
Ex-Officio
Rachael Goydan
Director of Membership membership@thebriarclub.com
Membership
Michael Powell, CEC
Amy Munger
chef@thebriarclub.com
Food & Beverage
Belle Petkas Aquatics
Melissa Stryker House/Legal
Kim Wilson Fitness
Executive Chef
Director of Catering cateringdirector@thebriarclub.com
Brett Emerson
Director of Tennis tennisdirector@thebriarclub.com
Director of Fitness fitnessdirector@thebriarclub.com
Director of Youth kidsclub@thebriarclub.com
Jon Diller
Director of Aquatics poolmanager@thebriarclub.com
Allison Wagner
Marketing & Communications communications@thebriarclub.com
Phaedra Harris Member Billing
billing@thebriarclub.com