The 1919 - Summer 2023 - UClubSB

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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA

1332 SANTA BARBARA ST., SB, CA 93101

Visit:

Tuesdays-Fridays

10:00am - 8:00pm

* The Club is not open for service on Mondays or weekends (except special weekend member events)

Admin Office Hours:

Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm 805-966-0853 • memberservices@uclubsb.org

Club Management:

General Manager

Sarah Rudd (Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org)

Member Services, Marketing, & Activities

Ammanjah de Vries (MemberServices@uclubsb.org)

Private Events Manager

Christy Sullivan (ChristyS@uclubsb.org)

Executive Chef

David Rosner (David@uclubsb.org)

Accounting

Sylvia Marley (Accounting@uclubsb.org)

Weddings

Weddings@uclubsb.org

On the Cover:

Board of Directors:

President Lacy Taylor

Past President John Thyne

Vice President Jean Pfeiffer

Secretary Kostis Protopapas

Treasurer Gail Anikouchine

Craig Alexander

Susan Bradley - Membership Chair

Steve Epstein

Cynthia McClelland

Edward Savage

Jack Skidmore

Jack Heine - Finance Chair

1919 - The year the UClub was founded. Pictured: Here at the UClub we are all about connecting, celebrating, and growing together. Our members enjoy many special and festive meals together, as well as quieter, intimate moments meeting friends, family, and colleagues on our private Sola Patio and indoors. We also love to connect over delectable dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients by our wonderful kitchen crew, and with great wine and drinks. Join us this summer!

Lunch & Dinner:

Every Tuesday-Friday • Lunch: 11:30am-2:00pm • Dinner & Bar: 5:00-8:00pm

Special Evenings:

Wednesday Night Live!

Every Wednesday • 6-8pm, during dinner, live music on the patio

1st Thursday Wine Dinner

Every 1st Thursday of each month • 6pm (in lieu of regular dinner)

Dine: Dine: Connect:

• WEBSITE: www.uclubsb.org

• EMAIL: memberservices@uclubsb.org

• SOCIALS: Follow @uclubsb on social media.

There is NO Wine Maker’s Dinner this month.)

4:30pm Distinguished Speaker: Is Your Home’s Wastewater… A Waste?

WINE MAKER’S DINNER (wine maker tbd)

8:15am SABER Speaker: Impact of Generative AI

3-5pm Writing Workshop, day 2

of Art

5:00pm AN EVENING IN TUSCANY DINNER

* Writer’s Workshop continues weekly through

From Our Desks To You:

Dear Members,

How time flies. It feels like only yesterday that I started my second term as President of our beloved UClub. Now, here we are, already almost at the end of that term, with just one more quarter to go. I am forever grateful that I was allowed this second term, as my first time around was spent almost entirely working together with Sarah and the Board to shepherd the Club through the trials and challenges presented by Covid. Looking back, I would be remiss to not say this again: I am, and forever will be, so proud of how we all – staff and members alike – pulled together during those extraordinary times. Our UClub spirit shines through every day here at the Club in all that we do, but we can truly take pride in how much it shows during the tough times as well.

Speaking of UClub spirit – if you have not been at the Club at all these past months you are truly missing out. Every time I walk through the doors of our Club I am greeted by warmth, camaraderie, and a vibrant, buzzing hub of activities. Every day during opening hours our clubhouse is filled with members making connections – members dining together, meetings over lunch or a drink, playing

Dear Members,

Summer at the UClub is always filled with extra fun – Bastille Day, Fiesta!, our annual End of The Summer Soirée, An Evening in Tuscany, and Oktoberfest are all on the calendar, in addition to some exceptional Distinguished Speakers, special Wine & Spirits and Performing Arts events, member

Mah Jongg and Bridge, mingling and enjoying a glass of wine at speaker events, sharing stories, enjoying special events, and so much more.

This quarter Sarah and her team have once again put together a terrific line-up of special events and activities. I for one am looking forward to our annual End of The Summer Soirée. If you have not been yet, this is our big annual bash that you do not want to miss! Other Club (and my!) favorites this quarter are our very popular Fiesta Dinner and our Oktoberfest Beer Hall Dinner (held in September – don’t miss it!). Take a look at the full calendar and event listings in this magazine and online. There is something there for everyone.

Looking ahead to the fall, a reminder to mark October 20th on your calendar for our Annual Meeting. My time at the helm will come to an end after the Meeting, but not my time at the Club. I look forward to spending these summer months, and many, many more to come, with you all here at our UClub, and to raising many, many more glasses with you all in the years to come.

Lacy Taylor UClub President

excursions, and much more. A reminder to please RSVP online or by emailing us to ensure your spots – a lot of these very popular summer events sell out very quickly! (And a reminder that we do have a 72hour cancellation policy for events and activities.)

We are blessed here in Santa Barbara with nearperfect summer weather. I absolutely love summers on our private Sola Patio, both for lunch in the shade of our large umbrellas, and for dinner

watching the spectacular sunsets over the park with friends. Summer also means the perfect conditions for Mah Jongg play on the front patio and our Wednesday Night Live music during dinner on the Sola Patio. Our special culinary events in the evenings are also truly magical during summer, not to mention our incredible End of The Summer Soirée party. In short, your UClub is the place to be this summer – you don’t want to miss out!

Please be sure to read up on the important housekeeping updates and announcements from Member Services on pages 8-10. You can also find up-to-date information and special offers added on throughout the quarter on our website and in the weekly emails that are sent out. Finally, be sure to

Save the Date for our Annual Meeting on October 20th. More information will be sent out later this quarter.

As always, if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. My door is always open. And, as always, thank you all for all that you do for your Club.

Sarah Rudd General Manager

Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org

Welcome To Our New Members!

Welcome To Our New Members!

Gregory

Marcy & Ralph Luikart

Randall & Cara Rademaker

Thomas & Charmaine Rogers

Marna Coday

Nina Dunbar

John ‘Jay’ Flagg & Allan Glaser

Marci & Jack Friedlander

Thomas & Heather Jevens

Emily Marino

Zeljko & Miriam Matic

Anaiya Mussolini

Garth & Kathryn Nobis

Beverly Palmer

Howard Smith & Patricia Dixon

William Van Spaulding

Rossell Studer

Sandra and Dr. Joe Walther

Kathryn & Robert Wenger

MEMBERSHIP REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Save The Date: Annual Meeting 2023 - October 20th!

This year our Annual Meeting will be held on October 20th. Be sure to save the date! This is our big, annual gathering of all of our members. You do not want to miss this special member evening. Stay tuned for more details and information.

LOIs & Reservations for Reciprocal Visits Ahead of Time - Mandatory

A reminder that you must get a Letter of Recommendation (LOI) from us for each and every Reciprocal Club visit, no matter the duration. Please do try to give us 2-3 business days to prepare and send your LOIs. A reminder also that you are responsible for making and managing any and all reservations with our reciprocal partners yourselves. Per our signed Reciprocal Agreements with our partner clubs, please do not show up to a Reciprocal Club unannounced/without reservations or without the required LOI from us.

How you represent us while on your visits to our reciprocal partners –from making the required arrangements ahead of time, to having your LOI in hand, and treating their staff and club spaces as you would ours here at home– impacts the ongoing renewal of our agreements with them. We thank you all for doing your part to help keep these wonderful benefits going strong.

Cancellation Policies

A reminder that we do have a 72-hour cancellation policy. For special events and meals, including but not limited to special menu dinners, Club events, activities, socials, single-seating meals, and more, cancellations can be made up to 72 hours before the event only. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will be charged in full for you and all guests. Additions to reservations after a reservation deadline are not permitted without approval. Waitlist may be in effect.

William (Winn) & Janet Booth

Ruth Lasell & Robert Bonewitz

Loshak & Joan Patchett

HOW-TO: Reciprocal Club Visits

UClub of Santa Barbara Members enjoy reciprocal access to over 200 private clubs in the US and worldwide.

• A full list of current reciprocal clubs can be found in the members area of the website.

• To access a reciprocal club, be it just for a meal or golf, or for an extended stay:

1. Members please first contact the club(s) you wish to visit to check availability*.

2. Once you have confirmed availability with the reciprocal club(s), email Member Services for the required Letter of Introduction (LOI).

3. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to email your LOI out. You will receive a copy as well.

* UClub members are responsible for making any and all arrangements and reservations directly with the reciprocal clubs they wish to visit, and must settle any and all bills directly with the reciprocal clubs before they leave. The UClub is not responsible for any outstanding member bills with reciprocal clubs. *Each of our reciprocal club partners has their own rules, regulations, pricing, and amenities for visiting reciprocal members. Please contact the club(s) you wish to visit to learn more about what they offer reciprocal club members

Retail Wine Sales

Astute members may have noticed our new wine sales table set up in the living room! Stop by to see which select bottles are being showcased at any given time. Additional wines are listed as well. All wines available for retail sale.

Oh Snap!

Let’s Get Social & Let’s Connect! Snap a photo –or a few– whenever you are at the Club, post your favorite (appropriate for public consumption) one(s) to your Instagram or Facebook account, tag us so that we see, and you will be entered to win* a free glass of wine with your next meal!

Show us the delicious food or special drink you are enjoying! Show us the fun you are having with friends and family! Let’s make our beloved UClub internet famous.

We will repost our favorite posts and will also pick a winner every month for a free glass of house wine on us. * Must be a UClub member to be entered to win a free glass of wine.

SNAP! POST! TAG!

Enjoying your meal or drink at the UClub? Having fun with friends or family? Snap a photo or two!

Next, share the joy! Post your favorite (SFW) photo(s) to your Facebook or Instagram account.

to tag us!

members win a free glass of wine each month!*

Meet Our UClub Staff

Alena Gleich - Food & Beverage Manager

One face many of our members are familiar with is our ever-delightful, everaccommodating Food & Beverage Manager, and front-of-house guru, Alena Gleich. Whether you have attended a special event here at the Club or have come in for dinner or drinks, you will almost certainly have had the pleasure of meeting Alena and seeing her in action.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Alena found her way to Santa Barbara for college, pursuing a business degree at Santa Barbara City College while working in hospitality.

Specifically, Alena started her career at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, working as a hostess. From there, the diligent and quick learner moved her way up to fine dining food runner and then expeditor (responsible for ensuring efficient order flow between waitstaff and kitchen), followed by time spent as a server working with a very exigent, vocal French chef. “All of these positions helped me learn how to serve in a fine dining environment. I learned all of the steps for proper service,” she notes. Alena then also began working at Enterprise Fish Company as a cocktail waitress during the “crazy 4-8pm happy hour! There were 100 open seats and just 2 cocktail waitresses. It was the opposite of Bacara –fast-paced, multi-tasking, and chaotic. But I loved it. I thrive when I am busy.” For Alena, this combination of very different roles was ideal, preparing her for her responsibilities here at the UClub. “It really rounded out my hospitality skills well,” she says with a characteristic smile. When Covid hit Enterprise closed and her former manager recommended her for an open server role here at the UClub. After just six months as a server, and recognizing her background and potential, she was promoted to the Food & Beverage Manager position.

“I love working here, and especially the people,” Alena relates. “It has been so nice to work somewhere that is not open to the public. I have the opportunity to get to know our members better and to build relationships, getting to know what they like and being able to better serve them. And also our staff – we have such an amazing staff and all of our servers are so great to work with.” On that note, Alena wants members to know that she enjoys getting feedback: “Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions about your food, your drinks, or our service. I am always happy to hear from you!”

One of Alena’s favorite events here at the UClub is our 1st Thursday Wine Maker’s Dinner, not only because of the elevated service aspect of it (“The glasses, the silverware, and table-settings – it all brings me back to my fine-dining days at Bacara”), but also because of the challenge of hosting such an evening, something Alena revels in. “I also love the Wine Maker Dinners because we get to meet the wine makers and I get to learn about the wines and wineries alongside our members.”

When not working, Alena can be found enjoying nature –hiking, going to the beach, or riding her bike– with her dog, Ziggy. “He’s a Beagle-Jack Russel mix, but he is very chill. He is a rescue from the pound and he is almost fully blind.” Alena has an adventurous side as well. During her college years she did a semester of work-study on a farm in the middle of the jungle in Hawaii, walking a quarter mile each way to a little shed –the only place with wi-fi– to attend her online classes and take proctored exams. “It was always really funny when the person giving the exam would see my background and ask where I was.”

So what does the future hold for this modest yet capable and industrious lady? “In ten years? I would maybe like to own my own restaurant... or I could see myself someday as a restaurant/bar rescue consultant.”

Food & Beverage Service

Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm

Website For Most Up To Date Schedule

As a member of the University Club of Santa Barbara you enjoy exquisite, private dining at your Club. We pride ourselves on our top-notch hospitality and personal service for each of our members and your guests. Join us in the comfort of our private Sola Patio or inside in our main dining room or bar area. Let us pamper you while you connect, celebrate, and relax with friends, associates, and family.

DINING REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Walk-Ins For Regular Lunch & Dinner Service

While we do strongly encourage reservations (help us better serve you and your guests by letting us know to expect you!), walk-ins are also ok for regular meals!

*RSVPs are, however, always needed for special meals and events. Be sure to check the online members’ calendar to ensure there is not a special meal on the date you want to come in. There are no walk-ins for special events and meals requiring reservations - see also next point below.

No Regular Dinner During Special ‘Gold’ Dinners

A reminder that there is no regular dinner available on UClub ‘Gold’ evenings - culinary evenings held in lieu of regular dinner. Walk-ins are also not possible on ‘Gold’ evenings (such as 1st Thursday wine dinner, Oktoberfest, Opera Dinner, Lobster Fest, Holiday Dinner, and similar). Reservations are always required several days ahead of time for special culinary evenings; food and seating are prepped ahead of time according to the reservation lists. We do have a 72-hour cancellation policy for these same reasons. You are welcome to stop by for a drink at the bar during special dinner events, but you will not be able to order dinner of any kind.

Communal Tables

The University Club is all about forging lasting connections, celebrating and growing together. To this end we often have communal tables set up for those who attended an event or activity and wish to dine together before or afterward. If you would like a lunch or dinner reservation before or after an event or activity and would like to sit at a communal table with others who attended, please indicate this in your reservation or let Activities@uclubsb.org know.

No Corkage Thursdays & Free Wine Fridays

You are always welcome to bring your own bottle(s) of wine when you dine at the UClub. Corkage fees are waived every Thursday at dinner. Enjoy a free glass of wine with your lunch every Friday.

A Dish Best Served...

We serve our meat - steaks, burgers, etc. - medium rare. If you would like yours prepared a different way, please let your server know. The same goes for any of our dishes - help us ensure you are satisfied by letting us know your preferences. Your servers are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cooking with Chef David

Yellow Corn Veloute

“I really enjoy corn this time of year. This recipe is very versatile and can be used in different ways and delicious for both hot and cold preparations. It can be a hot or chilled soup, a sauce for a cold crab salad, as a sauce for a hot fish entrée.”

INGREDIENTS:

4 ears yellow corn shucked save the cob

1 ea white onions thinly sliced

2 stalks celery thinly sliced

1 ea leeks thinly sliced

3 ea garlic cloves thinly sliced

1 ea Yukon gold potato small diced

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large pot boil the cobs in 4 quarts of water until a strong flavor of corn is extracted and strain into a container.

• In the same pot coat bottom of the pan with oil and sweat onions, celery, leeks, garlic, for 5 mins on low heat, stirring to not create color on the vegetables.

• Add corn and sweat for three minutes.

• Add corn stock and potatoes and cook for 45 mins.

• Puree in blender and stain through a fine mesh strainer.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

UClub Executive Chef David Rosner

Live Music (from 6:00pm) during regular dinner (5:00-8:00pm) at the UClub every Wednesday!

FEATURING:

Dan and the Dairy Queens Featuring Dan Diamond, Jan Ingram, and Kelly Simmons! UClub members’ favorite. At the UClub: July 19, September 20

Al Vafa has been a professional musician in Santa Barbara for over 20 years. He sings and plays guitar the style of classic pop, jazz, and blues, adding an air of mystery and flair. At the UClub: July 12, August 16

Chris Fossek is one of Santa Barbara’s favorite Spanish guitarists / composers, putting his own local stamp on the Spanish and gypsy stylings. At the UClub: July 5, August 9, September 6

The Summerland Trio bring a mix of blues, bossas, country, and much more. At the UClub: August 23

Téka is a renowned Brazilian vocalist/guitarist known for her velvety tones, smooth bossa nova and Brazilian jazz, contemporary pop, and lively sambas. At the UClub: July 26, August 30, September 13

Mezcal Martini is a Santa Barbara-based Latin jazz band blending improvisation, infectious grooves and scintillating horn lines to create a distinct energy and excitement all its own. On deck to play for our Fiesta! Dinner. At the UClub: August 2 for Fiesta! Dinner

The Idiomatiques bring a unique blend of Django-style Gypsy Jazz, hot swing classics, clever & fun original tunes, comic presentation, and effervescent vocals. With the addition of some Oktoberfest tunes for this special evening! At the UClub: September 27 for Oktoberfest!

Photo: Rob Hoffman

Culinary Events

• No regular dinner served on special culinary evenings • Reservations Required Ahead of Time

• No Walk-Ins unless otherwise specified • Space Limited • For UClub Members & Your Guests

14 JULY

Reservations Available: 5-8pm

Bastille Day Dinner

WHAT: French-themed dinner & specialty cocktails.

PRICE: $ À la carte

MENU: Special à la carte menu only* (see menu online & at the Club)

* No regular menu available - Bastille menu only

SEATING: Reservations Available 5-8pm

Communal Table at 6pm

FIESTA!

4 AUGUST 5pm Bar Open 6:00pm Buffet 6:30pm Dancers

26 AUGUST 5-9pm

WHAT: Fiesta on the Sola Patio! Fun Fiesta menu, specialty cocktails, & dance performance by the Fiesta Spirit and Junior Spirit.

PRICE: $57++

MENU: Special Fiesta! buffet menu only* (see menu online & at the Club)

* No regular menu available - Fiesta buffet only

SEATING: Single Seating at 6pm (bar open at 5pm) • Communal Table Available

End of The Summer Soirée

WHAT: Our BIG End of Summer Soirée! Wear your favorite white attire and come give summer a proper send-off. Price includes unlimited drinks, food stations, & live music.

PRICE: $120++ for members and guests on your account ($150++ for non-members paying own way in advance)

MENU: Food Stations throughout the Club, Unlimited Drinks

SEATING: Non-Seated Event • Reception-Style Tables Only • Party

DON’T MISS OUT! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!

Did you know you can make and manage your UClub reservations online? Go to www. uclubsb.org/login any time from your mobile device, tablet, or computer.

19 SEPT.

5pm Bar Open 6pm Dinner

27 SEPT.

5pm Bar Open 6pm Dinner

INFORMATION

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION.

Go to www.uclubsb.org/login any time from your mobile device, tablet, or computer.

An Evening in Tuscany

WHAT: Join the UClub Wine & Spirits Society and transport yourself to the lush rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside under a Santa Barbara sunset. Come savor and delight in Italian-inspired dishes and wines at this family-style evening.

PRICE: $88++

MENU: 5-Course Italian menu* accompanied by Italian wine (see menu online & at the Club) * No regular menu available - Italian menu only

SEATING: Prompt Single Seating at 6pm (bar open at 5pm) • Family-Style Seating

Oktoberfest

WHAT: Prost! Come raise a beer stein (or more!) with friends at the UClub! Beer hall style seating, German buffet, & live music.

PRICE: $55++

MENU: Special Oktoberfest buffet only* (see menu online & at the Club)

* No regular menu available - Oktoberfest buffet only

SEATING: Single Seating at 6pm (bar open at 5pm) • Communal Beer Hall Style Seating

UCLUB WINE MAKER’S DINNERS UCLUB WINE MAKER’S DINNERS*

Every 1st Thursday of the Month *

• 6:00PM • $110++

Enjoy an exquisite, evening out with a different local wine maker every month. Includes a welcome drink and five select wines. Wine makers discuss each wine between courses.

• SEATING: Prompt Single Seating

• MENU: Welcome Drink Followed by 5-Course Pairing Menu

July 6, 2023

NO Wine Maker’s Dinner

Reminder that there is no wine maker’s dinner in July. We will be back in August and September with new wine makers on deck to share their delectable wines with us.

August 3, 2023

Little Boat

September 7, 2023

Winery tbd

Wine & Spirits Activities

* See Also Page 18 for this quarter’s Wine Maker Dinners

Rosé in the Garden

18 JULY 5:00pm

2 AUGUST

For Guests with Dinner Reservations

WHAT: Enjoy a glorious summer evening with the UClub Wine & Spirits Society (all members & your guests welcome) tasting rosé wines on our beautiful front patio and lawn. Includes 3 local and 3 import rosés.

PRICE: $35++

SEATING: Seating available on the Front Patio

Dinner Tequila Tasting

WHAT: Dinner guests are invited to kick off Fiesta at the UClub with a complimentary Tequila Tasting by Lalo Tequila*

PRICE: Complimentary with Dinner*

SEATING: Regular Dinner Reservations Available 5-8pm

* Must have dinner reservations to partake in the tasting

Boutique Wineries Tasting Event

22 AUGUST 5:00pm

WITH: Fennell Family Wines, Final Girl Wines, Penville Wine, Piazza Family Wines

PRICE: $10++

Join the UClub Wine & Spirits Society (all UClub members & your guests welcome) for this special tasting event showcasing exceptional wines from small-run, limited-production, hand-crafted and artisanal wineries who do not have their own tasting rooms. Enjoy the opportunity to sample four such wineries in one go and to purchase your favorites.

Distinguished Speakers

• Full Event Details & Registration Online Via Members’ Portal or email memberservices@uclubsb.org

• Space Limited for All Events • RSVPs Required • Unless otherwise specified, all events are for UClub Members & your guests.

SABER: The Rapidly Changing World of Work

13 JULY

8:15am

27 JULY 5pm

8 AUGUST 4:30pm

WITH: Trish Miller, Spherion Staffing & Richard Rossignol, RTR Consulting Inc.

PRICE: $25++

UClub members are invited to join this Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable panel presentation. The world of work is always changing, but the pandemic, the great resignation, unemployment, new California legislation, and remote/hybrid work have employers guessing on the daily. Come learn more about how to comply with wage and hour laws, managing remote workers, zoom etiquette, and retention of employees.

The Storied History of Our Royal Presidio

WITH: Dr. Jarrell Jackman, former Executive Director, SB Trust for Historic Preservation

PRICE: $25++

Uncover the fascinating archaeology, environmental initiatives, history, and international connections of our city’s least known local historical site. Get unprecedented insights and insider stories with foremost expert and former Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation for 28 years, Dr. Jarrell Jackman, who oversaw the rebuilding and preservation of this incredible local treasure. With book signing.

The Opioid Crisis & Santa Barbara

WITH: Betsy Thompson - certified alcohol and drug counselor Officer Christopher Payne - Santa Barbara Police Department

PRICE: $25++

There were 168 drug overdose deaths in Santa Barbara in 2021, of which 115 were due to fentanyl. Come learn more about opioids in our community, the outreach teams at work, the process to get treatment, the dangers of drugs for users and those around them, the criminal aspects of consumption, and measures to take to in cases of overdosing.

Distinguished Speakers continued...

Q&A: Writing From Life

15 AUGUST 5pm

WITH: Andrea Weir, novelist, literary journalist, and writing coach

PRICE: $25++

Novelist, literary journalist, and writing coach Andrea Weir joins UClub member Anne Luther for a special Q&A about the treasure trove of story ideas contained in our own lives and how we can turn them into compelling works of fiction and creative nonfiction.

The Rise of Anti-Asian Hate & Antisemitism

29 AUGUST 4:30pm

WITH: Dan Meisel, Regional Director of the Santa Barbara/Tri-Counties office of the Anti-Defamation League & Terease Chin,President of the Asian American Association of Santa Barbara County

PRICE: $25++

Join us for this important discussion of facts, local perspectives, and what we as a community can do about rising incidents of hate. Learn more about why we are seeing this surge, what elements Antisemitism and Anti-Asian hate have in common, and why we should all care.

Is Your Home’s Wastewater… A Waste?

12 SEPT. 4:30pm

14 SEPT. 8:15am

WITH: Steve Wagner, General Manager and District Engineer of the Goleta Sanitary Water Resource Recovery District

PRICE: $25++

Join us for this insider’s look at what happens to our household wastewater and what else is done with it once it leaves our homes. Steve Wagner will take us through how our wastewater is treated and tested, where it goes, and what it is used for. Let’s take a trip down our drains!

SABER: The Impact of Generative AI

WITH: Jim Sterne, Target Marketing, Santa Barbara

PRICE: $25++

UClub members are invited to join this Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable panel presentation. Chat GPT has taken AI to another level. Jim Sterne describes what a Large Language Model is, how it works, and why it is so important. He discusses unnecessary fears and legitimate concerns, as well as advice on what you need to do today to understand how Generative AI can help you increase your business productivity like nothing else.

Classes & Workshops

• Full Event Details & Registration Online Via Members’ Portal or email memberservices@uclubsb.org

• Space Limited for All Events • RSVPs Required • Unless otherwise specified, all events are for UClub Members & your guests.

6 SESSIONS: WEEKLY ON THURSDAYS

SEPT. 7OCT. 12 3-5pm

Writing Workshop (6-weeks, 1x per week)

WITH: Author, literary journalist, writing coach Andrea Weir

PRICE: $125 UClub Members, $150 Non-Member Guests

From Fear to First Chapter-and Beyond: Everyone has a story-what’s yours? In this workshop we’ll build on the concepts of identifying a story idea and developing it into a written narrative, whether the genre is memoir, biography, fiction, creative nonfiction, or some variation thereof. In each session we’ll practice different elements of good storytelling. Whether you are just getting started or have a manuscript in process, this workshop will help you take your writing to the next level. Participation in previous workshops is not necessary.

Performing Arts, Art, & Culture

• Full Event Details & Registration Online Via Members’ Portal or email memberservices@uclubsb.org

• Space Limited for All Events • RSVPs Required • Unless otherwise specified, all events are for UClub Members & your guests.

19 JULY 11:30am

Play With Your Lunch

WHAT: Special lunchtime play readings

PRICE: $48++

MENU: Limited Pre-Order Lunch Menu

The UClub Performing Arts Society presents a special double lunchtime reading featuring Huguette Clark & Madame Walksa Over Tea and An Eastern Fable. Enjoy these special readings over lunch on our beautiful front patio.

Performing Arts, Art, & Culture continued

Private Tour: Botanic Garden - PCC Behind the Scenes

JULY

24

9:00am

7 AUGUST

9:00am

18 AUGUST 5:00pm

WHAT: Behind the Scenes Access & Tour

PRICE: $20 (free for SBBG members)

An opportunity to meet the Botanic Garden’s Executive Director, Steve Windhager, and gain behind the scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientist at work in the center’s labs and a peek at their extensive herbarium collection and seed bank.

Private Tour: Botanic Garden - Westside

WHAT: Private Tour

PRICE: $20 (free for SBBG members)

Tour the Botanic Garden with one of their world-class horticulturalists. Learn about what makes the Garden a Living Museum, where the plants come from, the history of the Garden, and how their thriving collection is maintained.

3-Course

Dinner with Play Reading

WHAT: Play Reading with 3-Course Dinner

PRICE: $100++

MENU: 3-Course Dinner Menu (separate event from regular dinner)

The UClub Performing Arts Society is pleased to present this special dinner play reading by the Santa Barbara Readers. They will preform for us Act 1 of Jean Kerr’s deliciously witty Broadway comedy Lunch Hour, as well as a delightful musical duet.

Private Docent Tour: Museum of Art - Contemporary Art

14 SEPT. 4:00pm

WHAT: Private Docent-Led Contemporary Art Tour, SBMA

PRICE: $10 museum admission ($6 for 65+, free for SBMA members)

UClub members and your guests enjoy a private, docent-led tour of two of the SB Museum of Art’s contemporary art exhibits - WARES! Extraordinary Ceramics and the Ordinary Home and Inside/Outside. Stay to explore the rest of the Museum or come back to the Club for happy hour.

Member Clubs & Societies

BRIDGE CLUB

EVERY TUESDAY • 1PM • FREE

Join your fellow Bridge playing members for weekly play. UClub Bridge Club plays “Party Bridge”. This is a fun game.

Email memberservices@uclubsb.org for more information

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH • 10AM • FREE

Under the direction of fellow member and professional photographer Helene Glassman, every second Thursday of each month. All levels (including beginners!) and all types of photography (camera, phone, etc.) welcome!

Check the online listings for each month’s location.

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only

PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

SEE CALENDAR FOR LISTINGS

Under the expert leadership of fellow UClub members affiliated with Santa Barbara’s professional opera, theatre, symphony, and ballet companies, the UClub Performing Arts Society hosts performing arts events at the Club. Details online for each event.

Space Limited • Reservations Required

WINE & SPIRITS SOCIETY

SEE CALENDAR FOR LISTINGS

UClub members and your guests welcome to attend any of the Wine & Spirits Society’s fun, unique, and often educational adult beverage experiences, exclusive tastings, dinners, and excursions. Details and pricing for each event online.

Space Limited • Reservations Required

UClub member clubs and societies are run by members! Do you have a club you would like to start? Let us know! Memberservices@uclubsb.org

MAH JONGG CLUB - AFTER LUNCH

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH • 1:00PM • FREE

Join fellow members for Mah Jongg on our private front patio (Game Room if cold outside) • 1-3pm • All levels welcome • Beginner’s table available.

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only RSVP separately for optional lunch before (11:30am)

MAH JONGG CLUB - AFTER DARK

EVERY 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH • 5:30PM • FREE

All levels welcome • Beginner’s table available • Join fellow members for Mah Jongg fun in our Game Room 5:30-7pm.

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only

RSVP separately for optional dinner after (7pm)

BOOK CLUB - OVER LUNCH

EVERY 2ND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH • 12PM • FREE

Every second Friday of each month. Join us for as many or as few meetings as you would like. Free glass of wine with lunch. Check the online calendar for the current book list.

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only

BOOK CLUB - AFTER DARK

EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH

5:30PM-7PM • $15++

A new, additional UClub Book Club for those who prefer a good book and the company of fellow bibliophiles in the evening, with a glass of wine and nibbles (included in price).

Reservations Required • Space Limited • Members Only

You're invited to an expansive season-long symphonic journey of classical traditions, including Beethoven, Dvořák, Mahler, and Mozart; genre-defying guest performances like 2023 Grammy®-winning string trio Time for Three and jazz virtuoso Marcus Roberts Trio; and fun, fan favorites, including scenes from the Golden Age of Oscar®.

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*UCLUB MEMBERS: CONTACT MEMBER SERVICES TO CHECK FOR DISCOUNTED PRICING & GROUP SEATING.