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VETERANS BRUNCH

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO GO

GPYC TREE LIGHTING & SPECIAL SANTA VISIT

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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

A Time to Give Thanks

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

One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving because it is a very laid-back time. Families and friends gather to share great food and camaraderie while watching their beloved Detroit Lions attempt to win (or at least keep the score close).

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 have fond memories of my childhood where we would all pack up and head down to the Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Detroit.

While watching the parade and enjoying a hot chocolate, my mother always reinforced the fact that the Santa Clauses I saw at malls and otherwise were merely pretend – but the Santa at the Thanksgiving Day Parade was the real deal! My brothers and I were in awe at the end of the parade when Santa would show up riding the giant sleigh. I should note that we do not use “Mall Santas” at the Club. We always coordinate with the real Santa for our events as well! Traditions are what ties us together and allows us to create memories that last a lifetime. Last year we began a new tradition where we invite children to submit letters to Santa via our North Pole Mailbox in the Lobby (pictured). Since we have a direct relationship with Santa, each child received a letter back from Santa acknowledging their wishes. The North Pole Mailbox will be positioned in the Lobby beginning November 1.

There are so many fun things surrounding Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season, but I think the most important part of this special time is to give thanks for all of life’s blessings. I hope you will join us on Sunday, November 10 for an inspiring presentation in honor of our veterans who protect our freedom. Representatives from Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs will be discussing the importance of these specially trained dogs providing services to veterans. There will be a few veterans telling their stories of heroics and struggles following their service. Veterans Day is not limited to just veterans – we encourage everyone to attend! I hope to see you at these events and more in November and as always, I strongly recommend making reservations as early as possible to guarantee a spot. Please contact the Front Desk at switchboard@gpyc.org or (313) 884-2500 to make your reservations for the Veterans Brunch on November 10 and Thanksgiving on November 28.

Smooth sailing,

Aaron Wagner

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The Ropke children mailing their letters to Santa last year.

COMMODORE’S CORNER Esprit De Corps As my Commodore year draws to a close, I chose to not reflect on the challenges that were encountered but rather on how those challenges were met.

With many of the actions set in motion by prior leadership, we were well positioned to pursue our goal of being a club for all seasons by heightening attention to member services, improving quality, and attending to detail. As a result of our efforts, the GPYC remained one of the only Clubs in the area to maintain all services, including a fully functional harbor, regardless of the record high water levels.

We met this year’s challenges due to the right composition of Board members who were not only willing to put forth their time and effort, but also willing to share their wisdom from a broad spectrum of experience. Added to that, a dedicated group of committee chairs and their members led the charge on recommending improvements and innovative practices to better serve club members. To execute the details, we relied on our dedicated management team and employees who believe in the mission and the leadership.

So, if you ask, “What are this year’s most compelling achievements?” – I would not focus on the obvious ones like the high water mitigation, Fitness Center or Harbor improvements but rather a resurgence in members’ pride of the Club and esprit d’ corps among the membership and the staff as well. The membership has responded positively with almost every event sold out, record attendance at the pool, record membership in sailing and tennis, and a resurgence in swim team athletes. The renovated Grog Shop lead by Leah Schroeder was sold out of logo wear multiple times as pride in wearing the GPYC burgee grew.

We have a beautiful Club and an incredible staff. Even though new challenges will present themselves, we are in a stronger position now both financially and in membership numbers than we have been in many years to address those challenges. I have had the distinct honor and pleasure of being part of the Club leadership and can say with certainty we are in extremely capable hands going forward.

Finally, I learned from previous Commodores that their spouses or significant others played an important role in their success whether it was in the forefront or more in the background. I am no exception. I am grateful that I had Kelley by my side this year. She worked tirelessly to ensure details were not missed and everyone felt welcome. I thank her for her support.

Kelley and I are sad the year is coming to a close but excited to support the new leadership. I wish everyone a wonderful Fall and look forward to seeing you around the Club!

Commodore Ilja Vreeken

Cover Photo: The Ballroom all decked out for the 2018 Commodore's Ball. Join us for the 2019 Commodore's Ball on Saturday, December 7.

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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Member

NEWS Transfer from Social to Active for No Fee From now through December 31, 2019, Social members may transfer to the Active classification without a fee – a savings of up to $4,000. If you have questions regarding the program, contact Membership Director Susan Hughes at (313) 640-3188 or shughes@gpyc.org.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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).

Lauderdale Yacht Club Dinner

November 2 | 7:30 p.m. $110 (tax and gratuity included) with cash or credit card bar 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. Twelve spots are still available for the dinner.

Please email the Front Desk ASAP to reserve your spot today: switchboard@ gpyc.org. Hotel Recommendations: Riverside (downtown) Hotel, Dalmar Boutique Hotel, and Lago Mar Beach Resort.

EVENTS

community? If you want information on how you can leave a positive and lasting legacy, come join us for a short but informative primer on wills, trust, charitable giving opportunities and more.

GPYC Members Robert Ihrie, Mike Murray and Wayne Wegner will be the presenters at this complimentary event. This is informational only and is not a solicitation for business. To make a reservation, please contact the Front Desk.

MSU vs. U of M Euchre Tournament Tailgate Saturday, November 9 | 7 p.m.

Extravaganza Friday, December 20 | 7 p.m. $20++ per person The tournament includes light dinner and card play in the Tower Pub.

Veterans Brunch

Women’s Book Club 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. Attendees may make dining reservations either before or after the Book Club meeting. If you enjoy reading, please join us for a fun evening of conversation and camaraderie. Please contact the Front Desk to make your reservation.

Sunday, November 10 | 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m $19++ adults, $10++ children Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs will once again be featured at the Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the Ballroom. GPYC member Mary Lamparter, who is the Guardian Angels Michigan Regional Coordinator, will share the story of this amazing organization and what an impact these service dogs have on their veteran’s lives. You’ll meet several veterans and their service dogs and hear firsthand how these dogs impacted and, in some cases, saved their lives. For more information about the organization, go to medicalservicedogs.org. To RSVP, please contact the Front Desk.

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Wednesday, November 6 | 7 p.m.

How will you be remembered when you are gone? Will you leave your matters well organized for your family or in disarray? Will you be found to have been generous and compassionate? Will you be remembered as someone who truly cared for his or her family, friends and

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.

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. Enjoy outdoor firepits and open bowling with all your friends and foes. The bar menu will be available.

Eastern Market Tailgate: Lions vs.

Dallas Cowboys

November 17 | 9 a.m.

Free parking for members (35 cars total) at E.W. Grobbel Sons, Inc. Join us for food, fun and adult beverages. Cost TBD.

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 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.

Thanksgiving Buffet 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

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

Gather with grateful hearts at the GPYC for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. To make your reservation, please contact the Front Desk by emailing switchboard@gpyc.org or calling (313) 884-2500.

EVENTS Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 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 A la Carte placed by Saturday, November 23.

12-14 pound Roasted Turkey - $115 each Complete Turkey Dinner Package $225 Sausage or Vegetarian Stuffing - $25 p/ half pan • Serves 10-12 people with some leftovers Whipped Potatoes - $25 p/ half pan Rum-glazed • 12-14 pound Roasted Turkey Sweet Potatoes - $25 p/ half pan Green Beans • Sausage or Vegetarian Stuffing w/ Toasted Pine Nuts - $25 p/ half pan • Whipped Potatoes · Rum-glazed Sweet Potatoes Fresh Cranberry Sauce - $12 p/ pint • Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts Turkey Gravy - $12 p/ quart • Fresh Cranberry Sauce Fresh Baked Rolls - $12 p/ dozen • Turkey Gravy Apple or Pumpkin Pie - $15 each

Comedy Night & Detroit Doors Tribute Concert

Saturday, November 30 | 7:45 p.m.

Join us in the Main Dining Room for this action-packed night of fun. Comedian Mark Knope will open the night with a must-see show. He’s been seen on Comedy Central, ABC & Comcast, and his two CDs have been featured on SiriusXM Satellite Radio – he’s also made multiple appearances on The Bob & Tom Show. Mark Knope’s show will take you on a mental “roller coaster ride” as he discusses his experiences involving being divorced (a.k.a. being a “Born-Again Bachelor) as well as his love of golf, his distaste for snow/cold weather, and the perils of (gasp) physical therapy. No two shows are exactly alike, as Knope energetically sprinkles with audience improvisation.

has an uncanny ability to channel not only that great voice, but also the mannerisms of the late, great Jim Morrison. Other band members are Robert Manzitti on keyboards, Joe Memmer on guitar, Scott Williams on drums, Sean McCrystal on bass, and Tug Orr on harmonica. To find out more information about the band, go to their Facebook page: https://m. facebook.com/thedetroitdoorstributeband/ To make your reservation for this comedy show and tribute band event, please contact the Front Desk.

Directly after the comedy show, transport yourself to the 1960s with the Detroit Doors Tribute Band. This well-known group brings high energy, exceptional sound and The Doors, of course.

The band’s authenticity in performing The Doors’ catalogue of songs is second to none. For the last 11 years this band has thrilled audiences all over the metro Detroit area while performing hundreds of critically acclaimed shows.

The Detroit Doors are led by lead vocalist and front man Mike “Chizzy” Chisholm. He

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: November 1: Candy Corn Craft November 2: Game Night November 8: Fall Lanterns November 9: Veterans Day Craft November 15: Thankful For...

November 16: Turkey Craft November 22: Hand Turkey Craft November 23: Thanksgiving Day Craft November 29: Scarecrow Craft November 30: Fall Necklace Craft

GPYC Tree Lighting & Special Santa Visit

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Sunday, December 1, 4-7 p.m. $30++ adult buffet, $15++ children’s buffet (10 and under) Gather for crafts and a hot cocoa bar starting at 4 p.m. Santa arrives at 4:30 p.m. and will be available for photos. A dinner buffet will be available at 5 p.m.

Please contact the Front Desk to make your reservation.

EVENTS 90th Annual Commodore’s Ball

Saturday, December 7 | 6 p.m. $125++ This is a magical evening that you won’t want to miss. The black-tie event is a timehonored tradition in honor of the 2019-2020 Commodore Gary Gonzalez and First Lady Christine Gonzalez. All members will receive an invitation to this memorable occasion.

Santa Brunch

Sunday, December 15 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $36++ adults, $16++ for children 10 and under (Children 3 and under are free.)

Santa will be arriving with his helpers and joining us for brunch. GPYC children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and partake in a variety of activities, including Santa photos. Please contact the Front Desk to make your reservation.

Save the Dates Ultimate Taco Fiesta

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Christmas Eve Brunch

Monday, December 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75++ adults, $35++ children 10 and under (Children 3 and under are free.)

Leave the cooking to us this Christmas Eve and enjoy a delicious holiday brunch buffet at the GPYC. Let our beautifully decorated Club be the backdrop for your family gathering. Please contact the Front Desk to make your reservation.

Winter Blast

Saturday, January 25, 2020 Be prepared to be transported to Colorado. Put on your ski lodge attire and participate in both indoor and outdoor activities featuring games, fire pits, comfort food and desserts.

Dance the night away on our all new brightly lit, glowing dance floor! Don’t forget to dress for the annual “Best Ski Lodge Attire” contest.

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Invite a Friend and Launch the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend at the GPYC! The GPYC Membership Committee is hosting a prospective member event in the Bowling Center/ Fo’c’sle on Wednesday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. – the night before Thanksgiving- traditionally the biggest bar night of the year! All members are encouraged to consider inviting a friend or family member who is a perfect candidate for membership to this holiday event. If you bring a prospective member, there will be complimentary, beer, wine and hors’ doeuvres. I will be available to provide tours of the clubhouse and Fitness Director Peter Wendzinski will be on hand to answer questions and showcase the Fitness Center. Please contact me at

(313) 640-3188 to RSVP and/or answer any questions regarding the event.

Did You Know?

rooms. You can celebrate this offer any evening during the month of your birthday.

The cost of the lowest priced entrée will be deducted from your bill.

Complimentary Birthday Meals

As a token of appreciation for your membership at the Club, members, spouses and children (ages 3-13) are offered one complimentary dinner in the Club's Binnacle or Spinnaker dining

As we approach the holidays, I always like to remind members who have children in their twenties to consider the gift of a GPYC membership. What better way to continue family traditions and provide your child with a lifetime membership? The initiation fees are as low as $300 and monthly dues start at only $69. I am happy to provide GPYC apparel as part of the package.

Happy Holidays!

Susan Hughes Membership Director

Good news: We are simplifying this process by no longer mailing out birthday letters. To receive your complimentary

dinner, simply let the Front Desk know that you will be celebrating your birthday dinner when you make your reservation.

We hope you will come to the Club and celebrate your special day with your “second family.” To reserve a table, call the Front Desk at (313) 884-2500 or email switchboard@gpyc.org.

Text Messages from the GPYC – Coming Soon!

Bay Harbor Condo for Rent

To enhance our communication with membership, we are introducing an optional text messaging program. Participants will receive key information about Club events and important news items, as well as last-minute updates such as pool/ outdoor facilities closure due to inclement weather. After the initial roll-out of the texting program, the Club will begin to use texting to allow members to opt into their specific interest groups. For example, Wine, Sailing, Swimming, Harbor/ Boating, Bowling, Trap Shooting, Fitness and Children’s Events are just some of the groups that members could join.

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Look for an introductory text message from us in midNovember. As a reminder, we will send out an eblast a few days before sending the first text message. This program is optional, and you may opt out at any time.

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If for some reason the Club does not have your cell phone number, please email it to Communications Manager Anna Swartz at aswartz@gpyc.org to have it added to our database.

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Heated winter storage for up to 60-foot yacht. For information, call Chuck Bayer at (313) 510-5960.

We look forward to opening another communication channel with our members, allowing you to always stay up to date on all the happenings at your Club.

To Place an Ad: Contact Anna Swartz at (313) 640-7003 or aswartz@gpyc.org.

Rules: Ads must be for member-owned items/property only. $10 per issue will be billed to your account.

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HARBOR

HAPPENINGS

November is Here

This means boats are stored, and the Harbor is closed for the season. Your Harbor Committee hopes you had an enjoyable and safe boating season.

I would like to recap the Harbor Committee’s efforts for the year: • New Entrance Buoys were purchased and installed (donated by Pete Beauregard & Jason Grobbel) • Hickory, Gas and Moby Docks were given a facelift with new wood dock risers and painting.

• Bridge Dock & East Wall risers were installed.

• New service office was built on the Gas Dock.

• New PVC pile covers (where damaged) were purchased and installed.

• Painting throughout the Harbor • Staff Training by Alex Turner

Since this is the last article for the 2019 season, we would like to thank the following committee members for their efforts this past year: Doug Dossin Fred John Reif Dave Quint Peter Blake Dr. Gary Bill Luke Ciaramitaro Dr. Steven Grekin Robert Galeota Dr. Linas Mastis Andy Maclachlan Dr. Wendy Lucid John Secco Dr. John Seago David Schaden (Board Liaison)

We would like to thank Commodore Vreeken and General Manager Aaron

Wagner for their positive support through the year.

Lastly, a special thank you to Harbor Master Alex Turner for all his work managing the Harbor along with his committee work.

We are proud to be part of the GPYC as we continue to move our Club forward in a positive direction Thank You, Michael Meda Harbor Chairman michaelmeda@comcast.net

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.

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.

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SPORTS Up Your Alley

The 2019-2020 bowling season is underway. I am happy that all five of the nightly leagues are full. We have not had a full bowling program since 2008. I guess the saying, “If you build it, they will come” is true in this instance. Since we remodeled the BRC in 2018, we have had a lot of activity in the Bowling Recreation Center.

After the first week of bowling, the scoring is off to a nice start: Monday Night Men’s Andrew Christians: 236 game and 667 series.

John Seago: 279 game Matt Mannino: 114 pins over average Wednesday Night League Kevin Granger: 247 game Julie Granger: 167 game Thursday Night League Wayne Wegner: 243 game and 147 pins over average

Friday Night Open Bowling Friday, November 8 | 5-10 p.m. $10 per person unlimited bowling, $5 shoe rental BRC Menu available

Black Friday Open Bowling November 29 | Noon to 10 p.m. $35 per hour for one lane $5 shoe rental BRC Menu Available. Reservations are preferred: gwoods@gpyc.org or (313) 640-7005.

Open Bowling Saturday Nights In November 5-10 pm.

Unlimited bowling $10 per person, $5 shoe rental BRC Menu available

Upcoming events in November include: Open Bowling: on Friday, November 8 and every Saturday night from 5 to 10 p.m.

Interclub Bowling Tournament: Saturday, November 9 GPYC vs. Red Run Golf Club and Lochmoor Club: Saturday, November 23 MSU vs U of M Tailgate Extravaganza: Saturday November 16, Time TBD New Member Bowling Party: Friday, November 22 Being part of a league isn’t the only way to enjoy our Bowling Recreation Center – it’s the perfect party venue for birthdays, holiday parties and more. To book a party, you can contact the catering office, Barb Walkowski at (313) 640-7006 or bwalkowski@gpyc.org or Karleen Bacha at (313) 640-7007 or kbacha@gpyc.org.

Thank you for supporting the GPYC Bowling Program.

Gordy Woods Director of Bowling

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Fitness Center Update

Childcare for Fitness Center Attendees!

Monday through Friday | 3:30-7 p.m. in the Fo’c’sle The cost is $5 per hour per child (children must be potty trained). This is a wonderful opportunity for members to get in a workout while their children are under the supervision of Inisa Dedelli, Kids’ Klub and GPYC Day Camp employee, or Lauren Newman, Chef Colby’s wife.

Personal Training

Schedule a personal training session with Peter Wendzinski or Lindsay Holder. The cost is $60 per hour, or $35 per half hour.

Please contact Peter Wendzinski with any questions: pwendzinski@gpyc.org

General Info

To gain access to the Fitness Center, you simply punch in “0” followed by your fourdigit member number. Hours of operation are from 5 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days per week. You must be at least 16 years of age, and children between 13-15 are allowed access if they are working out with a member of the GPYC Fitness staff.

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NOVEMBER

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 14

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

1

Lauderdale 2 Yacht Club Dinner

Friday Couples #1 Bowling League

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

3

4

Turkey Dinner Special Brunch and Bowl

10

Brunch and Bowl

17

Brunch and Bowl

24

19

25

Turkey Dinner Special

MONDAY Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Brunch & Bowl

15

Turkey Dinner Special Santa Brunch Brunch & Bowl

22

20

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

2

9

16

Wednesday Night Bowling League

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

27

THURSDAY 14

FRIDAY

Women’s Book Club

Santa Brunch

Kids' Klub

Wednesday Night Bowling League

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

WEDNESDAY

3

10

4

11

Wednesday Night Bowling League

17

15

19 Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

MSU vs. U of M 16 Tailgate Extravaganza

Friday Couples #2 Bowling League

Kids' Klub Prime Rib Special

Kids' Klub

Open Bowling

22

Kids' Klub Open Bowling

Thanksgiving To-Go Order Deadline

Kids' Klub

29

Black Friday Open Bowling (Noon-10 p.m.)

Kids' Klub

Open Bowling Comedy Night & Detroit Doors Tribute Concert

SATURDAY

6

7

Commodore’s Ball

13

14 Prime Rib Special

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

20

Euchre Tournament

21 Open Bowling Prime Rib Special Kids' Klub

23

Turkey Dinner Special

24

Christmas Eve Brunch

Brunch & Bowl

25 Club Closed

26 Club Closed

27 Kids' Klub

28 Open Bowling Prime Rib Special Kids' Klub

29 Turkey Dinner Special

30 Monday Night Men's Bowling League

31 New Year's Eve Dinner Only

30

Prime Rib Special

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

23

Prime Rib Special

Kids' Klub

Prime Rib Special

12

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

18 Wednesday Night Bowling League

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

5

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling Euchre Tournament

Open Bowling ( 5-10 p.m.)

28 Thanksgiving

9

Kids' Klub

Kids' Klub

21

Holiday Boutique

Prospective Member Event

Brunch & Bowl

8

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

Wednesday Night Bowling League

TUESDAY

8

14

Annual Meeting

Holiday Boutique

26

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Brunch and Bowl

Turkey Dinner Special

13 Wednesday Night Bowling League

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Turkey Dinner Special

Turkey Dinner Special

12

18

Eastern Market Tailgate

7

Thursday Morning Ladies Bowling League

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Turkey Dinner Special

Tree Lighting & 1 Special Santa Visit

6

Women’s Book Club Wednesday Night Bowling League

11

Veterans Brunch

SUNDAY

5

Monday Night Men's Bowling League

Prime Rib Special Open Bowling

DECEMBER

2019

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

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

90 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Farms

313.884.6400

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Member

Jane McFeely

313.549.0036 Cell Phone

cathy@cchampion.com • www.cchampion.com