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October 2019 Vol. 28 No. 09

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

SWEETEST DAY

FALL FAMILY FUN AUTO SHOW

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY

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NOTES FROM THE MANAGER

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Officers Ilja J. Vreeken, Commodore Gary H. Gonzalez, Vice Commodore Gary F. Marowske, Rear Commodore Jason J. Grobbel, Treasurer Brian L. Fish, Secretary

Directors

Reviewing the Past is Key to Our Future

Peter G. Beauregard William J. Dillon Bruce G. Knapp Graham C. Korneffel J. James Morrow Jr. David M. Schaden Robert V. Weiland

We have come to the end of our fiscal year, and it is time to reflect on the many things which have occurred. I have been a general manager of two clubs over the span of five years, with almost 15 years of total management experience, and I have to say this past year was the most rewarding of all.

Fleet Officers

Richard J. Lueders Fleet Captain/Power Daniel C. Bracciano Fleet Captain/Sail Dr. Mariann Channell Fleet Surgeon Reverend Walter A. Schmidt Fleet Chaplain Paul D. Mattes Fleet Measurer Stacy T. Spondike Fleet Quartermaster

Front Desk

Trish Kamensack & Michelle Browning (313) 884-2500 switchboard@gpyc.org

Editorial

Information for this publication should be submitted to: Communications Manager – Anna Swartz aswartz@gpyc.org

Staff Emails

General Manager – Aaron Kessler Wagner awagner@gpyc.org Membership Director – Susan Hughes, CMP shughes@gpyc.org Executive Chef – Colby Newman cnewman@gpyc.org Chief Financial Officer – Jim DeMasse jdemasse@gpyc.org Food & Beverage Director – Joe Hooge jhooge@gpyc.org Catering Director – Barbara Walkowski bwalkowski@gpyc.org Catering Coordinator – Karleen Bacha kbacha@gpyc.org Special Events Director – Kathy VandeLaare kvandelaare@gpyc.org Harbor Master – Alex Turner aturner@gpyc.org Sailing Director – Wally Cross wcross@gpyc.org Bowling Director – Gordy Woods gwoods@gpyc.org Tennis Pro – Dmitri Diakonov tennispro@gpyc.org Front Gate Security – Solomon Corley scorley@gpyc.org Grog Shop & Promotions – Leah Schroeder lschroeder@gpyc.org Fitness Director – Peter Wendzinski pwendzinski@gpyc.org Grosse Pointe Yacht Club © 2019 - all rights reserved. This publication is the property of the GPYC, for member use only. No unauthorized use, sale or dissemination of information herein shall be made for commercial, personal or other purposes without the written permission of the GPYC.

I am pleased to report the Food and Beverage Program surpassed not only the budgeted goals, but also last year’s actuals by a wide margin. I am also happy to report our team has found ways to reduce expenses in order to run the Club with a healthy operating profit.

While it was a year to celebrate, it also brought about some unique challenges.

The most significant of which was the fact the water level was higher than ever and caused damage to multiple areas of the Harbor and Clubhouse.

Your Board and Management Team acted swiftly to manage the situation by installing several sump pumps within the Clubhouse and large-scale jet pumps in the parking lot in strategic locations. You may have noticed the parking lot and driveway were flooded earlier in the season? It isn’t dry today because of receding water. It is dry because of those jet pumps working overtime to keep the water out. Special thanks to member Bob Kaiser for donating those jet pumps! Your Harbor Committee and Staff also worked tirelessly to protect the docks and safeguard against any stray electrical current by testing areas daily. The Army Corps of Engineers have predicted a steady rise of water level to continue over the next decade, so the issues will only become exponentially greater. The Board is working with the Harbor Committee currently to create a proposal to mitigate these issues and create a long-term solution. Much of the funding for this will come from donations, as you can imagine. If you are interested in this worthy investment, please reach out to me and I will outline the program options.

I would like to also remind everyone to take some time to complete the survey that was sent out to you and your spouse. We send these surveys every two years in order to gain valuable feedback which then becomes the roadmap for our future projects and focuses. The Board will be sharing the summarized results at this year’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 14. We hope you will join us for this traditional update to the membership.

Smooth sailing,

Aaron Wagner

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COMMODORE’S CORNER

The Fun and Camaraderie Continues

With the Fall in full swing and Winter just around the corner you can be sure the Club is busy working on providing first class meals and staging wonderful events for all ages. From trap shooting, bowling and fitness to euchre and book clubs, the Club is alive with activity.

Fall is a great time to consider joining one of our many committees. As you walk into the lobby, you will see on the left side, just before the reception desk, a picture frame that includes the chairpersons of key committees. There is no expense associated with committee membership, and it is a great way to make new friends with similar interests. The Club would be a different place and the Board would not be able to succeed without the input and effort of our committees. If you are interested in joining a committee for 2019-2020, contact our General Manager Aaron Wagner, and he will put you in touch with the right person.

In the same frame, you will see pictures of your Club’s management team. These individuals are critical to the ongoing success of this club. They are always eager to receive your feedback, so be sure to reach out to them with any concerns, questions or praise.

As the boating season ends, the ongoing battle with Mother Nature continues, in the harbor and on Club grounds.

The Board and Management will be working diligently this Fall, Winter and Spring to ensure we stay on top of the high-water issue. We will continue to communicate updates regarding this as the year progresses.

While it may seem that the holidays are in the distant future, I hope you will include the GPYC in your holiday plans. There are so many ways the Club can help you celebrate and relieve some of the stress that comes with entertaining family and friends during the busy holiday season. I encourage you to make reservations for holiday parties or large tables in advance, as most of our events have been selling out early.

Thank you to everyone who has completed the survey. Your input is necessary – as the Board reviews the strategic plan, it should align with member wishes. As you look at the key events below, I hope that you will consider attending the Annual meeting on November 14. This meeting involves the Club's leadership and is a great way to not only meet them but hear all the latest and greatest club related news.

I wish you all a wonderful Fall and look forward to seeing you around the Club!

Upcoming Events: October 6 - Fall Family Fun Auto Show October 25 - Children’s Halloween Party November 2 - Lauderdale Yacht Club Dinner November 10 - Veterans Brunch November 14 - Annual Meeting

Commodore Ilja Vreeken

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Cover Photo: Children at the 2018 Halloween Party enjoyed a spooky magic show. The 2019 event on Friday, October 25 will once again include a magic show, haunted house, trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, D.J., bowling, games, craft stations and a dinner buffet.

NEWS

Reservation Times Held for 15 Minutes New Saturday Please note that reservations are honored Breakfast Hours up until 15 minutes after the reservation time, should members run late. However, after 15 minutes passes, the table will be made available to other members.

Please note that our Saturday breakfasts in the Spinnaker are now being held from 8-10 a.m., instead of 8-11 a.m. Thank you.

Cancellation Policy Executive Team Members canceling a reservation for ClubBuilding Sail sponsored functions with less than 24 hours’ notice, or not attending the function Program without giving notice, shall be charged the established price for each person involved.

Thank you.

Book Your Holiday Party Now

It’s not too early to start planning your holiday party. To book an event, please contact Catering Director Barb Walkowski at (313) 640-7006 or Catering Coordinator Karleen Bacha at (313) 640-7007.

GPYC corporate executives and human resource professionals: consider the GPYC Executive Team Building Sail Program to inspire, improve communication, build awareness and improve leadership skills within the management team of an organization. The half-day or full-day sail courses are held at the Marine Activity Center and on Lake St. Clair. For more information about how this program can benefit your team, contact Sailing Director Wally Cross at wcross@gpyc.org.

Staff Spotlight

Transfer from Social to Active for No Fee From October 1 through December 31, 2019, Social members may transfer to the Active classification without a fee – a savings of up to $4,000. From January 1 to March 31, 2020, Social members have an opportunity to transfer to active for 50 percent of the fee. For more information, contact Susan Hughes at (313) 6403188 or shughes@gpyc.org if you have questions regarding the program.

Grog Shop Hours

The Grog Shop will be open Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., through the end of October.

The MAST Deadline

Submissions for The MAST can be sent to Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org. The November MAST Deadline is Friday, October 4.

Line Cook and Pastry Chef Kalindi Engle

By General Manager Aaron Wagner

The GPYC’s culinary program is known as one of the finest in the nation. Unfortunately, most members never get to meet the “behind the scenes” workers who make it all happen. The Staff Spotlight is intended to shed light on those folks. This month we chose to spotlight Kalindi Engle (pronounced KAH-LIN-DEE). Kalindi is our afternoon/evening line cook. She is responsible for all the major proteins, somehow managing to prep and cook dozens of steaks and chops at the correct temperature and in good time for our members to enjoy in the dining rooms.

She started honing her craft at Bobby Moore’s Blind Fish almost 30 years ago, but she always had her eye on the GPYC. “Every time I drove by it on Lake Shore I was awestruck by the beauty of the club and how it sits by the lake,” Kalindi said. “As I was already cooking at a different restaurant, one day just for fun I filled out a GPYC application with no expectations.

To my delight, I received a call from Sous Chef John Moore. He said the Club didn’t have any full-time positions available. I was so determined to get my foot in the door that I asked if he would just meet me to talk. After meeting John, the Club offered me the position of expediter. It was not what I applied for originally, but I gladly accepted it because it was clear that they were doing their best to get me in.”

Kalindi shares her passion with her husband Don Engle who is the Executive Chef at Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Bloomfield.

Not long after that, Kalindi was promoted to line cook, but that was not all. Her true passion is baking, and she had been planning for years to open her own bakery. It was a tough balancing act because she required a full-time job to support her family, but also wanted to find time to pursue her passion. Where some executive chefs may have viewed this dream as a distraction to the operation, Chef Colby embraced it and encouraged her to pursue it. It ended up being a win-win all around because Kalindi is the proud owner of “Kalindi’s Cakes and Pies” in Roseville. She is truly a wonder woman as she works at her bakery from early morning through the afternoon then comes to the GPYC to work as line cook. The Club uses her pastries for many of the large-scale events and features them on the dessert menu.

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EVENTS

Fall Family Fun Auto Show

Sunday, October 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Our First Annual Fall Family Fun Auto Show will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Family Recreation Center and will feature a live band and an amazing crafting experience

by Sincerely Creative. The event will be free, but please RSVP by emailing Special Events Director Kathy VandeLaare with how many adults and children will attend, as well as the children's ages. To RSVP, email Kathy at kvandelaare@gpyc.org

Women’s Book Club Wednesday, October 2 | 6 p.m.

Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict Wednesday, November 6 | 6 p.m.

Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis Wednesday, December 4 | 6 p.m.

Tribe by Sebastian Unger This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Spinnaker.

The book of the month is discussed over cocktails. If you enjoy reading, please join us for a fun evening of conversation and camaraderie. Please contact the Front Desk to make your reservation.

Golf Scramble at Sycamore Hills

Thursday, October 3 | 11:30 a.m.

Members Marney Ramsey and Bob Weiland are organizing a golf scramble for GPYC members at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Macomb. The scramble will begin with an 11:30 a.m. tee time, followed by cocktails and dinner. The scramble will consist of eight foursomes, or more if there is enough interest. You do not need to have an entire foursome to sign up – singles and couples are welcome to come and will be assigned to a group. To sign up for the scramble, please contact the Front Desk at switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500.

Sincerely Creative will be at the Fall Family Fun Auto Show event for an amazing crafting experience.

Sweetest Day

Saturday, October 19 We will be featuring a special dessert table and complimentary champagne for those who dine on Sweetest Day. To make your reservation in the Binnacle or Spinnaker, email the Front Desk at switchboard@gpyc.org.

Children’s Halloween Party

Friday, October 25 | 6-9 p.m. $25++ adults, $20++ children Dress in costume and enjoy this family fun event featuring a haunted house, trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, a D.J. and a spooky magic show. Bowling, games, craft stations and a dinner buffet are also included. Please RSVP to the Front Desk: switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500.

Newport, Rhode Island MembersOnly Fall Getaway

Friday, October 11-Sunday,October 13 A lot of amazing excursions are planned for this annual fall couple’s getaway. There is one spot left. To RSVP, please email Kathy VandeLaare today at kvandelaare@gpyc.org

Somm Slam Wine Tasting

Wednesday, October 16 | 6:30 p.m. $125++ Featuring Michael Cregar of Woodberry Wine and Ben Eberlein of Vintage Wine Company. The event will be held in the Main Dining Room. Space is limited. Please RSVP to the Front Desk: switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500.

Euchre Tournament Saturday, October 19 | 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 | 7 p.m. $20++ per person The tournament includes light dinner and card play in the Tower Pub.

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Kids’ Klub

Fridays and Saturdays | 5:30-10 p.m.

Parents have an opportunity to enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at the Club.

Children must be at least three years old and potty-trained. $15 for the first child $10 for each additional child in the family Evenings will feature the following themes for crafts or games: October 4: Leaf Suncatchers October 5: Spider Craft October 11: Candy Corn Craft October 12: Scare Crow Craft October 18: Ghost Craft October 19: Pumpkin Craft October 25: Bat Craft October 26: Witch Craft

EVENTS

a complimentary champagne reception and shopping for all GPYC members and their guests on Wednesday. The Boutique will be open to the local community on Thursday. Please make your dining reservation by calling the Front Desk.

Annual Dinner at Lauderdale Yacht Club

November 2 | 6:30 p.m. $105 (tax and gratuity included) with cash or credit card bar This dinner is limited to the first 20 couples to make a reservation. GPYC member Mark Peyser cordially invites you to join him as he hosts this annual dinner. Attendees will have a choice of a combo platter or seafood plate. Space is a bit more limited this year as we will be in a truly unique and stunning property venue. To RSVP, please email Special Events Director Kathy VandeLaare at kvandelaare@gpyc.org.

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Veterans Brunch

Sunday, November 10 | 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m $19++ adults, $10++ children Join us for a heartfelt and thought provoking presentation in the Ballroom.

Annual Meeting

Thursday, November 14 | 4-8 p.m.

The meeting is open to all members and is a great way to be better informed about Club initiatives and the state of the Club. The Board of Director candidate voting will be from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Commodore’s Room.

There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks by subscription at 6 p.m. in the Main Dining Room. A complimentary dinner is served at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom, followed by the Annual Meeting at 8 p.m. Please call the Front Desk to make your reservation.

Holiday Boutique

Wednesday, November 20 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Thursday, November 21 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

This annual event provides members and their guests a unique shopping experience for the holidays. There will be

Thanksgiving Buffet

Unless otherwise specified, please contact the Front Desk to make a reservation for all events and activities: switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500. Also, there is no charge for children 3 years of age and under for any event (except for three-year-olds in Kids’ Klub).

Thursday, November 28 | 2-6 p.m. $40++ adults, $18++ children (children 3 and under are free.)

To make your reservation, please contact the Front Desk by emailing switchboard@ gpyc.org or calling (313) 884-2500.

Thanksgiving Dinner Packages & A la Carte Thanksgiving Day

Save the Dates

Pick-up Times:

Noon, 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

To place an order, please contact the Catering Office at (313) 640-7006 or (313) 640-7007. All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 23.

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12-14 pound Roasted Turkey - $115 each Sausage or Vegetarian Stuffing - $25 p/ half pan Whipped Potatoes - $25 p/ half pan Rum-glazed Sweet Potatoes - $25 p/ half pan Green Beans w/ Toasted Pine Nuts - $25 p/ half pan Fresh Cranberry Sauce - $12 p/ pint Turkey Gravy - $12 p/ quart Fresh Baked Rolls - $12 p/ dozen Apple or Pumpkin Pie - $15 each

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Saturday, November 16 In our beautiful Bowling Recreation Center, root for your alma mater or favorite team during the big matchup between Michigan State and Michigan.

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Tree Lighting & Special Santa Visit

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Founder's Club Dear Fellow Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Members,

Over the past few years our beloved Club has gone through a tremendous amount of change.

All these changes have helped us to continue in our strive toward excellence and to maintain our standing as one of the premier private clubs in the country. The improvements and additions that have been made to our Club have been truly for everyone from small children to adults. I am incredibly excited about everything that has been happening. I initially donated an amount of $25,000 to put towards our club, and after witnessing all that has been accomplished, I am raising my commitment to $50,000.

These new changes have helped and will continue to engender the club to remain a place for building relationships and making valuable connections. Some of the recent developments include:

-Beautiful new Marine Activity Center -Trap shooting capabilities -PWC and sail island(s) located in the harbor -Harbor South Wall renovation -New pickle ball courts -New sub-irrigated clay tennis courts -State-of-the-art playscape -Splash pad -Advanced Fitness Center -Total Grog Shop upgrade -Harbor building window replacement -Bowling Recreation Center (BRC) total reconstruction -Teen Center -Complete Fo'c’sle remodel -Improved entrance buoys into harbor -New smoker grill and prep area -Larger pizza oven -New up-to-date accounting office -New employee break room -Family Recreation Center Pergola -Complete upgrade of men's and women’s locker rooms -New diving board and electronic swim record board -New donor recognition board -Complete refurbishment of service elevator

Thanks to members' generosity, GPYC opens long-awaited Fitness Center

L-R: Erica Panagopoulos, Courtney Drummy and Alyson Squires in the Club's first-ever fitness center, which opened in August 2019.

None of these improvements could have been made without any of us, the members. So far $2.6 million has been committed through the newly initiated Founder’s Club for the enhancement of the GPYC. To date over 200 of our near 800 members have participated by their generous donations to this philanthropy – thank you. I strongly encourage you to consider donating and joining this growing group of committed members. Boardroom Magazine recently named the GPYC as a 2019 Distinguished Club, but we have known that our Club is special for years. It is a place for families to come together, for relationships to be nurtured, and for traditions to continue from generation to generation. However, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club cannot endure without the help and generosity of its members.

Over the next few years we hope to add food and beverage service to the Family Recreation Center, renovate and reconstruct the moat bridge, install new scoring software in the Bowling Recreation Center, update the doors and trim in the East Foyer of the clubhouse, and make repairs to the foundation and the Binnacle windows. Lastly, we know how the high-water levels have impacted our club this summer. We will need to continue to make unforeseen repairs due to damage caused by this.

Please, help me with this cause. For many of us, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club is not just a private club, it is a second home.

Let’s keep it that way for generations to come.

Sincerely, John Mager

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MEMBERSHIP We’re Off to a Good Start!

The fiscal year has come to a close and you’ll be pleased to know that the member count has increased over the past year. We started the year with 762 members and are now at 790. Thanks to all the members who referred candidates for membership.

We also were able to reduce the number of members who left the Club primarily due to added amenities, and improved programs and services.

Please continue to keep the referrals coming. As we enter the fall season, boaters will be making arrangements for off-season storage and making plans for next year’s boating season. Now is the time to recruit them before they make decisions on marinas for 2020.

Just a reminder that if you refer a candidate for membership and they join, you will receive a $500 credit on your GPYC account. Please don’t hesitate to call me with questions at (313) 640-3188.

Susan Hughes Membership Director

MATTERS Social Members

Have you ever considered harboring a boat at the GPYC?

This is the perfect time to consider it. From October 1 through December 31, 2019, Social members may transfer to the Active classification without a fee – a savings of up to $4,000. From January 1 to March 31, 2020, Social members have an opportunity to transfer to Active for 50% of the fee.

Please note: If the Social member is on the Initiation Deferment/Installment Program, the initiation fee must be paid in full. Additionally, the Social member will have to be a GPYC member for one year in order to make the transfer and take advantage of the savings. Call Susan Hughes at (313) 640-3188 if you have questions regarding the program. Years as a full dues paying Social member will not apply toward Senior eligibility.

Senior member eligibility only applies to a 25 year, full dues paying Active member.

Did You Know?

Reciprocity at Yacht Clubs Worldwide

Your GPYC membership entitles you to not only enjoy the amenities of your home Club, but to reciprocity at yacht clubs worldwide. The general understanding amongst yacht clubs (not country clubs or city clubs) is that our members will receive reciprocal dining privileges. These clubs will simply ask for a letter of introduction from the GPYC. If you are traveling or simply want to enjoy a meal at a local yacht club, arrangements can be made by contacting the GPYC. To ensure that we have enough time to process a members’ reciprocity request, please contact us at least a week prior to your planned visit.

To make reciprocal arrangements, contact GPYC’s Evening Receptionist Michelle Browning at switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500.

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SPORTS Up Your Alley Sign Up for a GPYC League

We still have openings in our Wednesday Night and Thursday Night Leagues, as well as the Thursday Morning Ladies League.

You do not need to be an established bowler to join our bowling program.

The leagues are for those of all levels of bowling experience, including beginners. It is all based on the handicap system. Also, if you sign up for a mixed league, you do not need to sign up with your spouse.

THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY YOUR CLUB DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. The leagues run from October through March, just in time to launch the boat.

Importance of Good Posture

"Sit up straight!" "Don't slouch!"

“Shoulders back!” I'm sure we've all heard those words more than once from our Moms while we were growing up. Most of us would roll our eyes and as soon as Mom walked away we’d slump back over in a hunch. Little did you know that she wasn’t just annoyed with how you were standing or sitting, there is scientific reasoning backing her words. And plus, Moms always know best.

We have our Open Bowling on Friday evenings from 5-10 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon until 10 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and $5 shoe rental for unlimited bowling.

Brunch and Bowl is back. From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Sunday, anyone enjoying brunch may also come down to the Bowling Recreation Center for complimentary bowling.

If you want a great way to entertain guests, hosting a bowling party is a perfect way to do so. The cost for the bowling is $35 per hour per lane and $5 for shoe rental.

If you are interested in hosting a bowling party, give our catering office a call or on posture, on staff. If you are looking for ways to improve your posture or just get in a good stretch, I highly suggest reaching out to Lindsay. You can email her at: livingwatersyogadetroit@gmail.com.

Pricing is $35/half hour or $60/hour for personal training.

As always, please visit me in the Fitness Center with any questions!

Best in Health, Peter Wendzinski Fitness Director

Sustaining a good posture is a big part of your health. It ensures that your bones are well aligned with the rest of the body, while the tension in your muscles and ligaments is properly distributed. More so, it keeps the body parts in their rightful positions with minimal stress.

Regularly incorporating yoga or other similar exercises can help build strength and improve flexibility in postural muscles so that you're better able to maintain proper spine curvatures. GPYC Fitness is lucky to have Lindsay Holder, an expert

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email them at kbacha@gpyc.org or bwalkowski@gpyc.org and let them handle the rest. We still have some dates available for Holiday Parties – but don’t hesitate, as they will be filled soon.

Hope to see you during the bowling season.

Gordy Woods Director of Bowling

Saturday Open Bowling Noon until 10 p.m. $10 unlimited bowling Limited menu available

Golf Reciprocity

GPYC members have reciprocity at Beach Grove Golf Club in St. Clair Beach, ON, Burning Tree Golf and Country Club in Macomb and Gowanie Golf Club in Harrison Township.

For more information, visit https://gpyc.org/Activities/golf-reciprocity

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FALL SESSION Held at the GPYC’s new Sailing Center n September 1 – October 31. n Classes meet once a week with your choice of either Mon., Tue., Wed., Thur. or Sat. n Each session is 2 to 2.5 hours n

Recommended by Harry Trout, GPYC member

2019 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

2

6

7

8

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Turkey Dinner Special

4

Golf Scramble

Kids' Klub

9

Wednesday Night Bowling League

10

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

15

16 Wednesday Night Bowling League

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

17

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

18

Friday Couples #2 Bowling League Kids' Klub

20

21

22

27

29

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

MONDAY

24

Children's Halloween Party

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

30

Wednesday Night Bowling League

Committee Chairperson/Board Members Reception

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

31

THURSDAY 14

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

Kids' Klub

Brunch and Bowl

10

Veteran’s Brunch

Turkey Dinner Special Brunch and Bowl

17 Turkey Dinner Special Brunch and Bowl

24

Turkey Dinner Special Brunch and Bowl

4

5

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

11

12

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

13 Wednesday Night Bowling League

19

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

25

6

Women’s Book Club Wednesday Night Bowling League

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

18

Kids' Klub 26 Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

Friday Couples #1 Bowling League

3

25

Kids' Klub

28

Brunch and Bowl

23 Wednesday Night Bowling League

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Brunch and Bowl

Turkey Dinner Special

Euchre Tournament 19 Kids' Klub Prime Rib Special Sweetest Day Desserts & Complimentary Champagne Open Bowling

Turkey Dinner Special

SUNDAY

Kids' Klub Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

Kids' Klub

14

5

Newport, Rhode Island Members-12 Only Fall Getaway

11

Newport, Rhode Island MembersOnly Fall Getaway

Brunch and Bowl

Turkey Dinner Special

Kids' Klub Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

Friday Couples #1 Bowling League

Brunch and Bowl Newport, Rhode13 Island MembersOnly Fall Getaway Turkey Dinner Special

SATURDAY

3

Women's Book Club

Fall Family Fun Auto Show

FRIDAY

26

20

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

Holiday Boutique

Wednesday Night Bowling League

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

27

Kids' Klub Open Bowling

15 Friday Couples #2 Bowling League

9

Kids' Klub

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling Euchre Tournament

MSU vs. U of M 16 Tailgate Extravaganza Kids' Klub

Open Bowling

22

23

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

Open Bowling

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

28 Thanksgiving

Kids' Klub

Prime Rib Special

Kids' Klub

21

Holiday Boutique

Wednesday Night Bowling League

8

14

Annual Meeting

Lauderdale 2 Yacht Club Dinner

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

7

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

1

THURSDAY

29 Kids' Klub Open Bowling

Kids' Klub

30

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

ATTIRE POLICY

DINING & BAR HOURS Breakfast

The dress code is viewed as important and was established by you, the members of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, to compliment the excellence and standards of our Club.

The responsibility of ensuring family members and guests adhere to our dress code is yours. Our staff will answer any questions you have about the dress code. Management reserves the right to define “appropriate” attire. We hope the following guidelines will assist you in making your time spent in the restaurants as comfortable and pleasurable as possible.

Spinnaker

Sat | 8-10 a.m.

Brunch

Main Dining Room or Binnacle

Lunch

Spinnaker Main Dining Room

Fall-Winter Policy October 1 – Memorial Day

Sun | 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wed - Sat | 11:30 a.m - 3 p.m.

Sun | 11:30 a.m - 3 p.m.

Dinner

Binnacle Spinnaker Main Dining Room

Spinnaker: Casual attire is appropriate and dress denims are permitted except when the Spinnaker is part of Club-wide event. When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room.

Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.

Bars

Fri - Sat | 5-10 p.m.

Wed - Sat | 5-10 p.m.

Sun | 5 - 9 p.m.

Bowling Recreation Center Binnacle Spinnaker

The Binnacle: Attire appropriate to the hour of the day.

Jackets are recommended during dinner hours for gentlemen. When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle and Main Dining Room.

Collared shirts are required in all dining rooms.

Mon | 5 - 11 p.m.

Wed - Fri | 5 - 11 p.m.

Sat | 4 - 11 p.m.

Fri - Sat | 5 - 10 p.m.

Wed - Sat | 11a.m.-Midnight Sun | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The Main Dining Room: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and ladies are required to wear appropriate daytime or evening attire. When the Spinnaker is closed, appropriate casual attire or dress denims are permitted in the Binnacle or Main Dining Room.

VIP SAVINGS

Bowling Recreation Center: Casual attire.

10% DISCOUNT & PRIORITY RESPONSE

Sunday Brunch: Denim may not be worn in dining areas for Sunday Brunch. *Limit New Customer Only - Must .FOUJPO at Onset of Service - Maximum Discount $500 Authorized By: Bill Jarvis, Yacht Club Member

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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DETROIT, M PERMIT NO. 951

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

788 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236

Discover the Grosse Pointes... where community blends the generations.

CATHY W. CHAMPION Associate Broker Bolton-Johnston Associates of Grosse Pointe

90 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms

313.884.6400

Jane McFeely

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Member

313.549.0036 Cell Phone

cathy@cchampion.com • www.cchampion.com