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OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA

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1332 SANTA BARBARA ST., SB, CA 93101 • 805-966-0853 • UCLUBSB.ORG • MEMBERSERVICES@UCLUBSB.ORG

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UClub Monthly Calendars Messages from our President & GM Member Services Dining & Culinary Events Activities, Classes, & Clubs Scene at the UClub If These Walls Could Talk Member Businesses

Club Management: General Manager Sarah Rudd (Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org) Member Services & Marketing Ammanjah de Vries (MemberServices@uclubsb.org) Events Manager Christy Sullivan (ChristyS@uclubsb.org) Executive Chef David Rosner (David@uclubsb.org) Accounting Sylvia Marley (Accounting@uclubsb.org) Weddings Weddings@uclubsb.org

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 Steve Sereboff Jack Heine - Finance Chair

On the Cover: 1919 - The year the UClub was founded. Pictured: Members and their guests enjoying a delicious Friendsgiving meal on our private downtown Sola patio; Mah Jongg is popular at the UClub, with our Mah Jongg Club meeting twice a month and classes for all levels throughout the year; There is always a reason to celebrate at the UClub! 2 THE 1919 MAGAZINE | WINTER 2021-2022

Hours of Operation Tuesdays-Fridays 10:00am - 8:00pm * The Club is not open for service on Mondays or weekends (except special weekend member events) We are available in the admin offices Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm 805-966-0853 • memberservices@uclubsb.org

Dining

Mealtimes:

Lunch: 11:30am-2:00pm • Tuesdays-Thursday Evening Service: 5:00-8:00pm • Tuesdays-Thursday, Regular Dinner Menu • Fridays - Bistro Menu Bar Hours: 5:00pm-8:00pm Brunch: Every 2nd Sunday of the month • 10:00am-2:00pm

Special Evenings: Wednesday Night Live! (live music) Every Wednesday • 6-8pm, during dinner 1st Thursday Wine Dinner Every 1st Thursday of each month • 6pm (in lieu of regular dinner) Bingo Every last Thursday of each month• 6-8pm, during dinner

DECEMBER Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule 1

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5pm Chess Club

5:30pm Photography Club - Holiday Lights Outing

10am-2pm Sunday Brunch

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Holiday Social

5-8pm Live Music 6:00pm Wine Dinner Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 5:00pm 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club Waterhouse Art Gallery Tour

12pm Book Club

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Dinner Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

5pm Chess Club

10:30-11:30am EXCLUSIVE THEATRE BEHIND THE SCENES

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 5:00-6:30pm ABC Club: ’All That Sparkles’ 5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Dinner Dinner

6:00pm Holiday Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

HOLIDAYS AT THE UCLUB

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11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5pm Chess Club

5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Bingo Dinner Dinner

6-9pm New Year’s Eve Party

The holidays are such a special time at the Club. We look forward to our annual Holiday Social with Santa, Holiday Dinner, and of course New Year’s Eve, not to mention the beautiful holiday decor. A reminder that bookings for private events fill up fast– be sure to get yours in soon! Contact our Events Manager Christy Sullivan for private bookings: ChristyS@uclubsb.org

THEATRE SPECIAL

Join us in the UClub living room with the Ensemble Theatre Company’s dramaturge and staff showcasing costumes from their holiday production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. UCLUB MEMBERS ENJOY 20% OFF TICKETS TO ETC’s CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH UCLUB PROMO CODE: UCLUB15

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Enjoy Holiday Warmth & Cheer at the UClub Space Limited • RSVPs Required More Information and Full Details Online

• HOLIDAY SOCIAL, 12/7, 5-8pm • RSVP BY 12/1 $58++ adults • $20++ children 16 and under Buffet • Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus! • Gifts for the kids* • Crafts • More! *If you would like the children in your party to receive

gifts from Santa, please email each by Wednesday December 1.

child's name, age, and gender to memberservices@uclubsb.org

• HOLIDAY DINNER, 12/17, 6pm reception, 7pm dinner • RSVP BY 12/13 $75++ • Reception including prosecco and light passed appetizers • 4-course dinner, house wine included • Piano player

• NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 12/31, 6-9pm • RSVP BY 12/27 $125++ • Passed appetizers • Food Stations (including raw bar, carving station, and more!) • Sparkling Toast at New York Midnight • Formal party attire recommended.

• HOLIDAY LIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY, 12/6, 5:30pm • RSVP BY 12/6 FREE• Join the UClub Photography Club on an outing to La Arcada Courtyard to capture the holiday lights. All levels and all types of photography welcome!

• ART GALLERY TOUR, 12/9, 5pm • RSVP BY 12/8 FREE• Join UClub members Diane and Ralph Waterhouse for a private tour of their art gallery in the La Arcada Courtyard.

• ABC CLUB: ALL THAT SPARKLES , 12/14, 5pm • RSVP BY 12/13 $55++ • Join the UClub Adult Beverage Club and speaker Patrick Will for a lecture and tasting of sparkling wines, from Champagne to Cava, American Sparkling Wine, and more! (*proof of Covid vaccination required for this indoor event.)

• EXCLUSIVE 'BEHIND THE SCENES', 12/16, 10:30-11:30AM • RSVP BY 12/15 $25++ • Join us in the UClub living room with the Ensemble Theatre Company's dramaturge and staff demoing costumes from their holiday production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberle. (*Lunch with the ETC dramaturg and staff after the presentations optional, not included in price, RSVP separately.) *DISCOUNT TICKETS for MEMBERS TO ETC CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH UCLUB PROMO CODE: UCLUB15. VISIT ETC WEBSITE TO USE.

Spaces Are Limited • RSVPs Required:

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• memberservices@uclubsb.org

JANUARY Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule 1

GOOD SPIRITS & FUN!

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 5pm Jean Stern, Art Historian Distinguished Speaker Series

5-8pm Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

10am-2pm Sunday Brunch

5:00pm Design & The Vine Distinguished Speaker Series

5-8pm Dinner

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11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

UClub Town Hall

5-8pm Live Music 6:00pm Dinner Wine Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 9:30am Photography Club 12pm Book Club 5pm Intro to the FBI, Tom Parker

5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: JEAN STERN

9:30am Mah Jongg Class: Tournament Prep

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Dinner Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

5-8pm Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Dinner 11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-6 pm

5:00-6:30pm ABC Club: ‘Home After the Holidays’

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Bingo Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

Introducing the latest addition to the UClub social clubs lineup: The All new Adult Beverage Club! ABC for short. UClub members and your guests welcome to attend any of the ABC Club’s fun, unique, and often educational adult beverage experiences. Be sure to check the online calendar for upcoming ABC offerings!

Join us as art historian Jean Stern takes us on an illustrated journey of the California Impressionist Style, examining the principal painters in California between 1890 and 1930. Mr. Stern will present a narrative of this period of American Impressionism and discuss the leading painters.

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FEBRUARY Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

10am-2pm Valentine’s Brunch

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Trivia Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Bingo Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

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8:30am- FIELD TRIP: Reagan Library, FBI Exhibit, with former FBI Agent Tom Parker

Book Club

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

9:30am Photography Club 12pm

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Dinner Dinner

5-8pm Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 5:00-6:30pm ABC Club: ‘Cozy Up With Port’ 5-8pm Dinner 11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

5-8pm Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

• 10am Tai Chi • 1pm Mah Jongg • 4pm Chinese Astrology 5-8pm Live Music 6:00pm 5-8pm Chinese Wine Dinner New Year Social Dinner

5pm Design & The Vine Distinguished Speaker Series

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5:00pm Ralph Waterhouse Artist Demo & Talk

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

FBI INSIDE LOOK & FIELD TRIP

Do not miss this unparalleled, exclusive field trip opportunity to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library with a personal tour of the current FBI Exhibit led and narrated by our own UClub member, FBI veteran Tom Parker, the former Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles FBI Field Office, who actually investigated or led some of the FBI investigations on display at the Reagan Library.

CHINESE NEW YEAR & VALENTINE’S Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year in style, starting with Tai Chi on the lawn, Mah Jongg, and a special intro to Chinese Astrology, as well as our popular Chinese New Year Social. This month is also Valentine’s. What better way to celebrate than Sunday Brunch at the UClub?

MARCH Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule 1

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

11:30am The World of Jeff Shelton, Distinguished Speaker Series

10am-2pm Sunday Brunch

5-8pm Mardi Gras Dinner

5-8pm Live Music Dinner

6:00pm Wine Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

5-8pm Trivia Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Live Music St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Social

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Bistro Dinner

Book Club

5-8pm

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service 1-3pm Mah Jongg Club 5pm Chess Club 5-8pm Live Music Dinner

5-8pm Dinner

5-8pm Live Music 5-8pm Bingo Dinner Dinner

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

9:30am Photography Club 12pm

11:30am-2pm Lunch Service time tbd ABC Club: ‘Bella Notte’ 5-8pm Dinner 11:30am-2pm Lunch Service

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: JEFF SHELTON

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Experience The World of Jeff Shelton at the UClub! Hear the stories behind his celebrated, playful buildings and how his journey navigating Santa Barbara’s strict design standards. Explore displays of his fabrics, tiles, furnishing designs, and building models. Each attendee will receive a copy of his vibrant new coffee table book, and a companion walking tour map of his buildings.

MARCH CELEBRATIONS! There is always plenty to celebrate together at the UClub, and when better to go all out than Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day in March? Spring is nearly here and there is fun in the air. Stay tuned for more details soon! THE 1919 MAGAZINE | WINTER 2021-2022 7

From Our Desks To You: Dear Members, As it turns out, I wrote to you about my leave from the position of UClub President a bit prematurely. In fact, I will be staying on as your President for another two years, in the hope that this time around most of my tenure will be pandemic free! In all honesty, I was both honored and a bit apprehensive when the board suggested that I continue in this role. Persuasive arguments were made, however, and I am honored to be given the opportunity to experience what it will be like to serve as Club President when the Club is actually open and fully operational! (My previous tenure was overshadowed by the pandemic, the months-long mandated closure, and limited service due to Covid restrictions). While we are not completely out of the woods yet – Covid is sadly still with us – we certainly are firing on all cylinders again here at the Club, and the tasks and

Dear Members, I love our beautiful Club all year around, but if I’m being honest, winter has to be my absolute favorite time of the year here. If you have never seen the inside of our Club all decked out for the holidays, then you are in for a real treat! I am particularly pleased this year as the gorgeous holiday décor will be the picture-perfect backdrop for all of the incredible events and activities we have for you. Please do RSVP soon for our holiday lineup. Space is limited. A reminder to use promo code UCLUB15 for discounted tickets to the Ensemble Theatre Company’s holiday production of The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley. A special thank you also to Opera Santa Barbara and The Santa Barbara Symphony for similar offers before. If you missed any of these, be sure to keep reading your emails as we do have more promo collaborations planned. (Take a look at page 22, and online, for the exclusive behind the scenes event with the ETC at the UClub as well! Space is limited so reserve soon!) Another shout out to our indefatigable Activities Committee co-Chairs, Anne Luther and Cynthia McClelland, who 8 THE 1919 MAGAZINE | WINTER 2021-2022

responsibilities now coming my way as Club President are indeed vastly different and significantly more pleasant. Like you, I am thrilled to see our Club so vibrant and alive with activity – people connecting, celebrating, and so much growth, learning, and sharing. From special member meals and events to exclusive lectures, promotions, field trips, social club meetings, classes, and more, our Club calendar is truly starting to reflect our vision of member-centricity. Together, we weathered the most ‘unprecedented’ and ‘challenging’ times in our Club’s history. I could not be more honored for the opportunity to serve you now in these much more uplifting and invigorating times instead!

Lacy Taylor UClub President

continue to spearhead so many top-tier opportunities for our members and your guests. Special thank you also to Leslie Thomas and Donna Will for all your hard work turning our new Adult Beverage Club (ABC) into such a vibrant and exciting part of our Club social scene. I can’t wait to attend all the fun activities ABC Club has planned! You can find a listing of all of our winter activities and offerings on pages 21-23. Thank you also to all of our members who are stepping up to take point on so many of our social clubs, activities, and more. We are thrilled to see the UClub becoming a truly member-driven and member-focused club! Please, if you have any interests or more suggestions for us on things you would like to see here, do not hesitate to let us know. Finally, I would like to thank you all for the incredible birthday surprise party and generous gift you pulled off for me. What a wonderful gesture! I am truly touched and appreciate all of you as always.

Sarah Rudd General Manager Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org

Important Member Update *Copy of 11/29 Letter to Membership Regarding Dues Increase:

Dear Members, I am writing to let you know that all UClub membership monthly dues, across all memberships, will increase by $10, effective on December 1, 2021 for all new incoming members, and deferred to February 1, 2022 for all current members. As you all know, annual increases in club dues are part of private member club life, necessary to ensure that we keep up with ever increasing costs of goods, labor, and more; and necessary in order to continue to maintain our Club standards while also continuing to build our future as a truly member-focused club. This past year we have seen a particularly steep rise in costs – an average of 18% in fact, with some of our staples going up as much as 35%. This is quite honestly an unprecedented increase in the costs of goods and services and this dues increase is higher than usual as a result as well. This past year we made the very welcome shift from being predominantly a wedding and private event space to being a fully member-driven and member-focused club. This involved moving away from prioritizing private events to increasing our hours and offerings for members, as well as increasing our membership. Along with announcing this new direction at the Annual Meeting in 2020, we also let members know to expect periodic dues increases over the next several years. While this is a departure from our private-event focused days, it certainly is not at all outside of the norm for private member clubs. If you have any questions about this dues increase or any of our Club offerings, please do join us on January 5th at 5pm for a UClub“Town Hall Meeting”. As always, we thank you for your being valued members of the University Club of Santa Barbara and are excited to continue to serve you and to offer you ever more member opportunities, exclusive activities and promotions, social clubs, holiday meals, music, partnerships with local institutions, connections, celebrations, and more.

Lacy Taylor UClub President

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Member Services • MemberServices@uclubsb.org • 805 966 0853, Ext. 140 • M-F 10am-2pm Club Hours - No Mondays or Weekends A reminder that we serve lunch and have evening services on Tuesdays–Fridays only. We are not open for service on Mondays or the weekends (except for Sunday Brunch every 2nd Sunday of the month). We are, however, available in the admin offices on Mondays, from 10am-2pm (in addition to Tuesdays-Fridays). We can be reached via phone (805 966 0853) or email (MemberServices@uclubsb.org). Covid-19 Mandates, Masking, and UClub Policies We continue to follow all state, county, and OSHA policies with regard to Covid-19 and will update you if there are any changes. Masks are currently required indoors at the UClub for everyone regardless of vaccination status. We will notify members of any changes via email and notices around the Club. Cancelation Policies: A reminder that we do have a 72-hour cancelation policy. For special events and meals, including but not limited to Wine Dinners, Club events, activities, socials, single-seating meals, and more, cancelations can be made up to 72 hours before the event only. Cancelations less than 72 hours before will be charged in full for you and all guests. A reminder also that changes to reservations after reservation deadlines have passed must be emailed to memberservices@ uclubsb.org. Additions to reservations after a reservation deadline are not permitted without approval. Wait list may be in effect. Guest Policies: UClub members may invite guests to join them for most meals and member functions (including events, activities, and social club functions). The number of guests each member may bring varies depending on the parameters of each event or activity. Non-member guest must be invited and accompanied by a member at all times to dine or attend member functions at the Club. For regular meals you are welcome to add your guests to your member account for payment, or you can have each guest pay for themselves at the conclusion of your meal. Our servers can ring them up with cash, check, or credit card. For member events and activities, your guests will be added to your account for billing.

Who Do I Contact About...

Member Services & Marketing Ammanjah de Vries MemberServices@uclubsb.org 805 966 0853 Ext. 140

Private Events Manager Christy Sullivan ChristyS@uclubsb.org 805 966 0853 Ext. 110

Accountant Sylvia Marley Accounting@uclubsb.org 805 966 0853 Ext. 250

Contact For: • Lunch and Dinner Reservations • Menus • Questions about or to RSVP for Club events and activities • Reciprocal Club Letters of Introduction • Website Help • Membership Questions

Contact For: • Questions about or Booking Private Events • Questions about member rates for Private Events • Questions about or Booking an Event Space or Room for a private event or meeting.

Contact For: • Questions about your statement • Questions about billing • Updating payment methods • Accounting

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UClub Dress Code

Looking Good & Feeling Great at the UClub

A visit to a private club includes the assurance of certain hallmark standards. This includes a carefully curated environment and fostering a true home away from home among peers and like-minded friends. In this inclusive spirit we do not have a dress code but ask members and their guests dress appropriately (Smart Casual* attire is suggested) and refrain from wearing the below: • No Baseball Caps • No Political Attire • No Graphic Tees • No Dirty, Unkempt, or Suggestive Attire Certain Club events may have specific dress codes. These will be published on each event’s promotional materials. All final decisions or settling of disputes with regard to appropriate dress will be made by management. * Smart Casual is defined as clothing that is neat and professional but not necessarily formal. ** In addition to the above, everyone visiting the UClub must also adhere to any current health & safety regulations with regard to masking and similar.

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Welcome To Our New Members!

* October 2021 -December 2021

Heidi August Bradley & Kristin Bergstrom Glenn Brown & Cindy LaFond Stephen Byrd Debra Cochrane-Vercammen Jessie & Daniel Dugan Timothy Eaton Bruce & Soni Friedman

Pamela & John Johnston Eric Kocher & Louise Reed Monica Lenches Stanley Lowenberg & Anne Steinmann Andrew Moore & Anjie Park Joel & Christine Nachman Michael & Lorie Porter Loretta Redd

Jae & Jeff Sherwood Stacy Shymansky & Douglas Draper Duncan Turner & Karen Spaulding Alan Wade & Cindy McCann Heather Wiener & William Wells Jeff & Linda Wortham Joann Younger & Merlin Rossow

UClub Staff Contacts: Main Line:

805-966-0853

Member Services: MemberServices@uclubsb.org

General Manager Sarah Rudd Sarah.Rudd@uclubsb.org | Ext. 200

Executive Chef David Rosner David@uclubsb.org | Ext. 160

Member Services & Marketing Ammanjah de Vries Ammanjah@uclubsb.org | Ext. 140

Events Manager Christy Sullivan ChristyS@uclubsb.org | Ext. 110

Accountant Sylvia Marley Accounting@uclubsb.org | Ext. 250

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Membership: How-To’s How To: Log In to the UClub Members Website:

WEBSITE: www.uclubsb.org/login The Members Area of our UClub website is our principal means of communication with our members. Members can log in to their individually password protected accounts to make and manage reservations, see the latest menus, event details, Club announcements, monthly statements, and more. Each member and their partner/spouse have their own unique logins for the website. To access the member-only area of our website: 1. Go to www.uclubsb.org/login to access the login screen. 2. Enter your username and password. 3. If you forgot your username and/or your password: Click on the “Forgot Password” link on the login screen (for both password and username) If the email address you enter is not recognized, contact MemberServices@uclubsb.org for assistance. For any further assistance email: MemberServices@uclubsb.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA

*click on the icons if viewing online.

Stay connected. Stay up to date. Follow @uclubsb on social media!

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HOW-TO: Make Reservations You can make and manage reservations online any time. You can also call (805 966 0853) or email (MemberServices@uclubsb.org) Member Services any time for assistance.

Lunch & Dinner Reservations Online: 1. Go to www.uclubsb.org/login and enter your username and password. 2. You have 2 options to access reservations: - Click on DINING in the top navigation menu and choose Reserve a Table from the dropdown menu - Click on the Reserve a Table icon below the welcome message 3. Scroll down to the Dining Reservations calendar. - Use the calendar icon to navigate to the date you would like to reserve on. - Click on any green block to make a reservation. (if gray - contact us to check availability)

Event & Activities Reservations Online: 1. Go to www.uclubsb.org/login and enter your username and password. 2. You have a few options to view Club events and special meals: - Click on MY CLUB in the top navigation menu and choose Club Calendar from the dropdown menu - Click on the Club Calendar icon below the welcome message - Scroll down to see the Upcoming Featured Events 3. Click on an event to view details. 4. Use the Click Here to Register button to RSVP, or follow the instructions listed.

Cancelation Policy & Reservation Deadlines: For special events and meals, including but not limited to Wine Dinners, Club events, activities, socials, singleseating meals, and more, cancelations can be made up to 72 hours before the event only. Cancelations less than 72 hours before will be charged in full for you and all guests. Changes to reservations after reservation deadlines have passed must be emailed to memberservices@ uclubsb.org. Additions to reservations after a reservation deadline are not permitted without approval. Waitlist may be in effect.

HOW-TO: Reciprocal Club Visits* UClub of Santa Barbara Members enjoy reciprocal access to over 200 private clubs in the US and worldwide for meals, visits, golf/athletics, and lodging*: • A full list of current Reciprocal Clubs can be found in the members area of the website. • In order to visit a Reciprocal Club, be it just for lunch or golf, or for an extended stay, you must request a Letter of Introduction (LOI) from us ahead of time. • Letters of Introduction can only be given for specific dates. Our agreement with Reciprocal Clubs does not allow for blanket LOIs for extended periods. You must also obtain a new LOI for every visit to any given club. • Please email us at MemberServices@uclubsb.org with the following information: 1. The name of the Club you wish to visit, and the country/state/city it is in. 2. The exact dates you wish to visit. (If you plan to visit sometime within a range of dates but do not know exactly when, give us the entire range. You will then be able to visit the Reciprocal Club any time within that range.) 3. Your full name and the names of anyone traveling with you (spouse, partner, children, etc.) 4. Your email address and phone number for the Reciprocal Club to use.

* UClub members are responsible for contacting Reciprocal Clubs themselves to make any and all reservations and/or to procure accommodations. * UClub members must settle any and all bills before leaving the Club they are visiting. 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 their current pricing and what your options are as a reciprocal club member. THE 1919 MAGAZINE | WINTER 2021-2022 15

Dining & Culinary Events Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2:00pm • Evenings: Tues.-Fri. 5:00pm-8:00pm • Check Website For Most Up To Date Schedule As a member of The UClub of Santa Barbara you enjoy exquisite, private dining at your Club. The UClub offers a variety of meal services with member pricing for you and your guests, including weekly meals, monthly culinary events, and special offerings each month. Pizza Oven Update: Astute members may have noticed the addition of a pizza option to our dinner menus of late. Our pizza oven is up and running and the pizza on the menu each week is prepared fresh for your enjoyment in the pizza oven. Those of you who contributed to the pizza over are welcome to use your vouchers for pizza with dinner. Updated Menus Chef David works hard to always source the freshest ingredients for your meals. With current supply chain issues, menus may change more frequently than usual. Be sure to check the members area of the website for the most upto-date menus at any given time, or email MemberServices@uclubsb.org to request copies.. Reservations Required Please do make reservations for all meals and culinary events. Space is limited and some meals and culinary events do sell out. Please see page 14 for instructions on how to make and manage your UClub reservations online.

Winter Quarter UClub Culinary Events: See pages 18-19 for a list and details of all upcoming special culinary events for members and your guests. Spaces are limited. RSVP Required.

Regular Meals & Bar Service:

Regular Special Evenings:

• Lunch: Tues.-Fri., 11:30am-2:00pm

• Wednesday Night Live! (live music) Every Wednesday • 6-8pm, during dinner

• Evening Service: Tues.-Fri., 5:00-8:00pm • Tue.-Thur. -Regular Dinner Menu • Fridays -Bistro Menu

• Bar Hours: Tues.-Fri., 5:00pm-8:00pm • Brunch: Every 2nd Sunday of the month • 10:00am-2:00pm

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• 1st Thursday Wine Maker Dinner Every 1st Thursday of each month • 6pm (in lieu of regular dinner) • Bingo during dinner Every last Thursday of each month • 6-8pm, during dinner

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

FEATURING:

Kenny Sultan is best known as the guitarist in the perennially popular blues duo of Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan. He is joined by vocalist Tina Dabby for an evening of Blues and so much more! A UClub members’ favorite. At the UClub: December 15 (Tom Ball filling in for Tina Dabby), January 12, February 9

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: December 8, January 19, February 16

Chris Fossek is one of Santa Barbara’s favorite Spanish guitarists / composers, putting his own local stamp on the Spanish and gypsy stylings. His music is infused with impressively flashy pyrotechnics smooth and fast all at once. Always fun in concert! At the UClub: December 1, January 5, February 2

Téka is a renowned Brazilian vocalist/guitarist known for smooth bossa nova and Brazilian jazz, contemporary pop, and lively sambas Featuring beautifully seductive melodies and infectious rhythms, Téka sings with a sensual lyricism, rich, velvety tone, and perfectly swung grooves from her extensive repertoire. At the UClub: December 29, January 26, February 23

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RSVP for Wednesday Night Live! dinners online www.uclubsb.org/login

UCLUB WINE MAKER’S DINNER WINE MAKER’S DINNER

ABC CLUB EXPERIENCES

DEC 2: CASA DUMETZ • JAN 6: J. WILKES • FEB 3: PAUL LATO • MAR 3: ROMBAUER 6:00PM • $95++

DEC 14: ALL THAT SPARKLES • JAN 18: HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS • FEB15: COZY UP WITH PORT • MAR 22: BELLA NOTTE

Enjoy an exquisite evening out with a different local winery every month. Welcome drinks followed by a 5 course pairing.

UClub members and your guests welcome to attend any of the ABC Club’s fun, unique, and often educational adult beverage experiences. See details and pricing for each event online.

Space Limited • Reservations Required 5 Course Pairing Menu • Prompt Single Seating

Space Limited • Reservations Required

HOLIDAY SOCIAL

HOLIDAY DINNER

• $58++ adults • $20++ children 16 and under

DECEMBER 7 • 5:00PM-8:00PM

DECEMBER 17 Reception 6:00PM, Dinner 7:00PM • $75++

• Buffet • Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus • Gifts for the kids* • Crafts • More!

• Reception including prosecco and light passed appetizers • 4-course dinner, house wine included • Piano player

Space Limited • Reservations Required

Space Limited • Reservations Required • Prompt Single Seating

DINNER & BINGO

CHINESE NEW YEAR

DEC 30 • JAN 27 • FEB 24 • MAR 31 5:00PM-8:00PM

FEBRUARY 1 • 5:00PM-8:00PM • $TBD

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Save the Date: Join us for our popular annual Chinese New Year Social. Watch your email and the online Club Calendar for more details soon! (See pg. 22 for more Chinese New Year activities!) Space Limited • Reservations Required

Brunch CLUB SUNDAY

BAR HOURS EVERY TUESDAY-FRIDAY 5:00-8:00PM Come grab a drink at your own private Club. Our bartender is on duty to mix you and your guests your favorite drinks. Get in a game of pool or cards or enjoy the occasional live music. No Reservations Needed

• EXCLUSIVE, RELAXING BRUNCH FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY •

SUNDAY BRUNCH

2ND SUNDAY EVERY MONTH | 10AM-2PM DECEMBER 12 • JANUARY 9 • FEBRUARY 13 • MARCH 13 10:00AM-2:00PM OUTDOOR SOLA PATIO DINING & TO-GO PICKUPS AVAILABLE

Exclusive, relaxing monthly brunch for the whole family. DELICIOUS FOOD, SPECIALTY DRINKS, & MORE!

Space Limited • Reservations Required À la carte adult & fun kids menus • Specialty Drinks - à la carte adult & fun kids menus - dine-in served on our idyllic, heated Sola Patio - safe, private, spaced-out outdoor seating -

UClub Members & Your Guests Welcome! For everyone’s safety & to comply with Covid-19 regulations, dine-in seating is limited and staggered. Please RSVP to ensure your table for this wonderful, exclusive Sunday Brunch. www.uclubsb.org/login • 805 966 0853

NEW YEAR’S EVE

VALENTINE’S BRUNCH

DECEMBER 31 • 6:00PM-9:00PM • $125 ++

FEBRUARY 13 • 10:00AM-2:00PM

• Passed appetizers • Food Stations (including raw bar, carving station, and more!) • Sparkling Toast at New York Midnight • Formal party attire recommended

Jump start your Valentine’s Day with Sunday Brunch at the UClub. Come celebrate any of the loves in your life in style.

Space Limited • Reservations Required

Space Limited • Reservations Required À la carte menus • Specialty Drinks

MARDI GRAS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY

MARCH 1 • 5:00PM-8:00PM • $TBD

MARCH 17 • 5:00PM-8:00PM • $TBD

Save the Date: Don’t miss Chef David’s Mardi Gras inspired dishes for dinner! Great food, camaraderie, and fun! Watch your email and the online Club Calendar for more details soon!

Save the Date: Join us for our popular annual St. Patrick’s Day Social. Watch your email and the online Club Calendar for more details soon!

Space Limited • Reservations Required

COOKING WITH CHEF DAVID

Coq Au Vin

UClub Chef David Rosner

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups red wine 1 yellow onion thinly sliced 1 bouquet garni (12 sprigs thyme, 5 sprigs parsley, and 3 bay leaves tied together with kitchen twine) 2 tbsp. olive oil 10 oz. peeled pearl onions

12 oz. white button mushrooms, quartered 10 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2” pieces 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 (3-4-lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 cup chicken stock salt and ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine wine, chicken, yellow onion, and bouquet garni in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain chicken, onions, and bouquet garni, reserving wine, and set aside. Dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels. 2. Heat oil in a 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pearl onions, and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and tender, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add mushrooms to pot, and cook, stirring, until they release all their moisture and brown lightly, about 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl with pearl onions; set aside. Add bacon to pot, and cook, stirring, until it renders its fat and is crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain; set aside. Add 1 tbsp. butter to pot, and then season chicken with salt and pepper, and add to pot; cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and set aside. Add drained yellow onions to pot, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in reserved wine and stock, and then return chicken to pot along with bouquet garni; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, and stir in pearl onions and mushrooms. Divide among serving bowls, and garnish with rendered bacon.

Activities, Classes, & Clubs More Information & Sign Ups: www.uclubsb.org/login • MemberServices@uclubsb.org • 805 966 0853, Ext. 140 As we slowly emerge from our cocoon of the last almost 90 weeks, it is a lovely respite to know that the University Club is welcoming us back by engaging, entertaining, and educating our minds and palates. Your UClub Member Activities Co-Chairs have been rolling out a wide range of activities for a plethora of interests for you to enjoy. Photography Class - check! Distinguished Speakers - check! Mah Jongg Classes and ‘play days’ - check! Culinary Demonstration - check! Cultural Tours - check! And this is just the beginning! Below is just a peek of what is happening. Keep an eye open for more information and registration deadlines. Space is limited. We would love to have you join us and your other fellow members of the UClub! • A “road-trip” to the Reagan Library with a behind the scenes look at the special FBI exhibit at the museum led by UClub member Tom Parker, a retired FBI agent who worked on cases included in the exhibit; • An extremely special talk with Jeff Shelton, architect extraordinaire, about his latest book (which we all will receive!) and his design process; • An exclusive look behind the scenes of the Ensemble Theatre Company’s holiday presentation, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley - held at the UClub; • Discounted tickets for the Ensemble Theater Company, the Santa Barbara Symphony, and Opera Santa Barbara; • A full day of Chinese New Year activities;

• Adult Beverage Club - so many fun, creative evenings on the way! • The popular Design and the Vine series continues with architect Anthony Grumbine and sommelier Tracy Witkin; • Waterhouse Art Gallery Tour - beauty not to be missed!; • Art Historian Jean Stern discussing The California Impressionist Style in Perspective; • Photography Club outings; • Mah Jongg Tournament Readiness Class; • Trivia night starting in February; • And more!!!

SEE PGS. 22-23 FOR FULL LIST & DETAILS! If you have suggestions for a possible activity that you think UClub members would enjoy, we would love to hear from you!! Please contact us at Activities@uclubsb.org. - Cynthia McClelland and Anne Luther, Co-Chairs

UClub Member Activities: See next pages for details on all upcoming UClub member activities. Check the online Club Calendar for updates and additions.

UClub Member Classes: January 20 Mah Jongg Tournament Prep February 1 Tai Chi on the Lawn * Watch your email and the online Club Calendar for more classes to be added.

UClub ‘Clubs at the Club’: Book Club Every 2nd Friday of the month • 12pm • Lunch optional (free glass of wine with lunch). RSVP required for lunch. Chess Club Every other Wednesday • 5pm • Drop-in • All levels welcome. Mah Jongg Club Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month • 1-3pm • RSVP for optional lunch before • Drop-in • All levels welcome • Beginner’s table available. Photography Club Every 2nd Thursday of the month • 9:30am • Drop-in • All levels & interests welcome. No experience needed. Bring your phone or camera to use. Adult Beverage Club Every 2nd to last Tuesday of the month • Plus additional activities throughout the month! Times and event details vary - see online.

PHOTOGRAPHY HOLIDAY LIGHTS OUTING DECEMBER 6 • 5:30PM • FREE

ART GALLERY TOUR DECEMBER 9 • 5:00pm • FREE

Join the UClub Photography Club (everyone always welcome) on an outing to La Arcada Courtyard to capture the holiday lights. All levels (including beginners!) and all types of photography welcome!

Join University Club members Diane and Ralph Waterhouse for a special art filled evening! Meet at their art gallery in the beautifully festive La Arcada Courtyard for a private tour and showing of art in their collection.

Meet at the fountain in La Arcada Plaza downtown

Reservations Recommended

DESIGN & THE VINE

MAH JONGG: TOURNAMENT CLASS

JANUARY 11• FEBRUARY 8 • 5:00PM • $35 ++ per lecture UClub members & guests on your account ($45++ nonmembers paying separately)

JANUARY 20 • 9:30AM-11:30AM • FREE for UClub Members ($25++ non-members)

Join Award winning architect Anthony Grumbine and sommelier Tracy Witkin for this series on the history of local architectural design paired with themed wines.

Get ready to play in upcoming Mah Jongg tournaments with this exclusive class. The class will cover: Rules of Tournament Play, Timing of Play, Etiquette of Tournament Play, Scoring of Tournament Play, and more!

Space Limited • Reservations Required

CHINESE NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES

ARTIST DEMONSTRATION

FEBRUARY 1 • FREE

FEBRUARY 17 • 5:00PM • FREE

It’s Chinese New Year all day at the UClub: 10am Tai Chi on the Lawn, 1pm Mah Jongg, 4pm Chinese Astrology. (And 5-8pm Chinese New Year Social, see pg. 18). See details online.

In this special presentation artist and UClub member Ralph Waterhouse will demonstrate how an artist works, from a blank canvas to creating a work of art.

Space Limited • Reservations Required

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BEHIND THE SCENES EXCLUSIVE! DECEMBER 16 • 10:30AM • $25++

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: JEAN STERN JANUARY 4 • 5:00PM • $40++

Part of our exclusive Distinguished Speakers series. Join us as art historian Jean Stern takes us on an illustrated journey of the California Impressionist Style, examining the principal painters in California between 1890 and 1930.

Space Limited • Reservations Required • RSVP separately for lunch with ETC staff at 11:30am

Space Limited • Reservations Required

INTRODUCTION TO THE FBI

REAGAN LIBRARY FBI EXHIBIT FIELD TRIP

JANUARY 13 •5:00PM • FREE

FEBRUARY 5 •8:30AM • $145++

Get ready for the February 5th exclusive tour of the FBI exhibit at the Reagan Library with this introductory talk. Join former FBI agent Tom Parker, who will also be our guide at the FBI exhibit itself, for a special preview of what you will see there. This evening will help make the tour even more meaningful.

Exclusive field trip to the Reagan Library with tour of the FBI Exhibit led by FBI veteran Tom Parker, who investigated and led some of the cases on display. Lunch under Air Force One.

Reservations Required • Space is Limited

Space Limited • Reservations Required Full day field trip • Includes: transportation, entry to Reagan Library and exhibit, catered lunch, snack packs, private tour

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER: JEFF SHELTON MARCH 2 • 11:30AM • $80++ (includes 1 book), $40++ each additional household member (1 book per household), $44 additional books Experience The World of Jeff Shelton at the UClub! Explore displays of his fabrics, tiles, furnishing designs, and building models. One copy of his vibrant new coffee table book per household, and a companion walking map of his buildings. Space Limited • Reservations Required

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. See page 13 for more detailed instructions!

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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: OUR UCLUB STORIES

As winter approaches, our thoughts turn toward holiday cheer, memories made over a glass of wine or a cocktail or two, and joyful toasts to good times, camaraderie, and growth here at the UClub. Below a brief history of how our beloved Club weathered the prohibition years and beyond: The following is based on a series of narratives provided by former University Club member Lloyd Monk, who was a member from 1949 until his passing in 2006.

Prohibition Period:

Post-Prohibition:

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