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FEBRUARY 2021 Membership News and Happenings A Letter From the General Manager This New Year is off to an excellent start, and we have an exciting month ahead! We look forward to seeing our youngest members on Saturday, February 13, when we are joined by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm – along with a host of cool critters – for Reptile Rally! And there is no better place to enjoy Valentine’s Day than here at The River Club as you overlook breathtaking views of the city while savoring the menu Chef Darek and his culinary team have crafted for a romantic evening.

Thank you, Chris A. Miller General Manager

Membership Corner Catering Corner Thank you to all who have sponsored new members at The River Club – what a wonderful way to kick off 2021! I so look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events this month, such as our Reptile Rally Kid’s Event featuring the St. Augustine Alligator Farm or Valentine’s Day Dinner! Our Member Events provide the perfect setting to showcase your Club and invite prospective members to experience the fun and social side of the Club. When your contacts join, you become a VUE Society member, which offers a fabulous perk each month for the year. You are welcome to reach out to me at [email protected] with contact Have you heard? The catering and culinary team rolled information, and I will happily extend a personal invitation on your behalf. up their sleeves and created delicious new banquet Join me in extending a warm welcome to our newest members: menus just for you! Try our Bento Box for lunch or Brian & Tirzah Hoffman, Leslie Leavell, Margaret & Christopher Jacquard, the Shrimp Scampi for dinner at your next private Angelo Mincey, Jeff & Shondel Johnson, David & Tammy Davis, Andie & gathering. Contact Catering today for the full menu, Thomas Patton, Stephanie & Willie Coleman, Thomas & Meghan Killoy, 904.354.1111. Thomas & Lauren Knapp, Brian & Cary Vitale, Roger Robles & Jennifer Smith, Chris Easterling, Andrew & Mary Kurz, Carl Easterling, Charles & Club Closed Jeanne Cordes, Jazz Zamor, Steve & Uliana Pollack, and Subrato Deb & Karla McEwen. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Club Closed for Private Event Thank you to our 2021 VUE Society members!

Like Us on Facebook! [email protected] Follow Us on Instagram! 1 Independent Drive, Suite 3500 The River Club of Jacksonville 904.354.1111 @jaxriverclub Jacksonville, Florida 32202 @jaxriverclubmember VUE SOCIETY

Perk of the Month

VUE Society members raise a glass this month and enjoy a BOGO glass of Sparkling Wine or Prosecco.

Events & Happenings FEBRUARY 2021

Feb 5 Valentine's Friday Nighter Feb 11 Book Club VUE34 ∙ 5 - 8 p.m. ∙ Complimentary VUE34 ∙ 6 p.m. Catch-Up Begin February with a little romance and a lot of 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion fun at our Valentine's Friday Nighter, featuring live Complimentary music performed by Kyra Livingston! All members are welcome to participate in the Club’s monthly Book Club. It is a wonderful evening meeting fellow members Feb 10 Young Executive Member Mixer while discussing a broad range of literature. During the month of February, we will be VUE34 ∙ 5:30 - 7 p.m. ∙ Complimentary discussing My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult. Networking for our Young Executive members offers a top-notch night on the 34th floor as friends and colleagues mix, mingle, and make business happen! Feb 13 Reptile Rally Enjoy happy hour pricing and live music in VUE34. 5 - 7 p.m. ∙ $25 per child* (ages 3 - 12) $30 per adult* The St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Feb 11 Speaker Series with Frank Gatlin Zoological Park is joining us again this year with critters in tow for Reptile Rally at The 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ∙ $25 per person* River Club! Children and adults will enjoy We're delighted to have Frank C. Gatlin, III., founder a plated dinner along with an awesome of Gatlin Development Company, Inc., join us for our presentation and plenty of interactive animal February Speaker Series luncheon! Frank began his fun. The whole family is encouraged to join career in 1972 as a Brick Mason, graduating to a Brick us for a “wild” evening here at the Club! Mason contractor by 1973 and formed Gatlin Masonry Company. By 1976, he had transitioned into the role of Adult Dinner Menu a state licensed General Contractor and founded Gatlin House Salad Development Company, and by 1984 had progressed Chicken Parmesan from residential development into commercial retail Assorted Cookies

development. Gatlin Development Company has since Kids Dinner Menu developed over 20,000,000 feet of retail shopping Chicken Fingers & Cheese Pizza centers valued in billions of dollars with locations across Fries & Fresh Fruit the United States. Assorted Cookies

Reservations are required and a 48-hour cancellation policy applies for all member events. Space is limited. For reservations, please visit the Club Calendar in your Club Member App or call Shannon at 904.354.0044. *Exclusive of service charge & tax. Dining FEBRUARY 2021

Tapas Tuesdays Every Tuesday ∙ VUE34 ∙ 4:30 - 7 p.m. Deliciousness awaits with our tasty two-for-$10 Tapas featuring a savory feast of small plate appetizers. Pair them with friends and a craft cocktail.

Appetizer & Whiskey Wednesdays Every Wednesday ∙ VUE34 Whiskey lovers join us for a fine pour of Four Roses, Angel's Envy, Basil Hayden, Buffalo Trace, Knob Creek, and Woodford Reserve at half the price - from $4.50 - $7.50 when paired with an appetizer.

Wine Down Wednesdays Every Wednesday ∙ VUE34 Have dinner with us on Wednesdays and enjoy live music and any bottle of wine from our cellar $75 or under for half the price when paired with an entrée. Wine bottles can be corked at the table and taken home.

$3 Tacos & Beer Thursdays Every Thursday ∙ Enjoy from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Tacos are always a hit, and we dish them up for $3 each along with $3 Draft Beers once a week!

Value Dining Dinner Delights Every Tuesday - Thursday St. Johns Dining Room ∙ $26.95 per person Dinner downtown in the middle of the week at The River Club features a two-course meal with a house salad and Chef's Featured Entrée as you enjoy the stunning view.

Fish Fridays Every Friday ∙ St. Johns Dining Room Seafood lovers join us at the end of a busy week for the fresh catch of the day and tasty sides. Our fresh catch menu includes:

Friday, February 5 | SURF & TURF | $38 per person 6oz. Beef Tenderloin, Half Steamed Lobster, Garlic Mashed Potatoes Grilled Asparagus Prime Rib Dinner Special Friday, February 12 | SHRIMP FRA DIABLO | $29 per person Every Saturday Sautéed Mayport Shrimp, Peppers, Onions, and Asparagus with a Zesty Tomato St. Johns Dining Room Sauce served over Fresh Pasta $32.95 per person Make your weekend special by joining us for our Friday, February 19 | SURF & TURF | $38 per person Prime Rib Dinner. Enjoy a house or Caesar Salad, a 6oz. Beef Tenderloin, Half Steamed Lobster, Garlic Mashed Potatoes mouthwatering, slow-roasted, herb-crusted, hand- Grilled Asparagus carved Prime Rib of Beef served with Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus. Grilled Asparagus and Roasted Friday, February 26 | SALMON | $31 per person Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Our famous Vanilla Crème Ginger & Sesame Grilled Salmon served with Jasmine Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables Brûlée tops off dinner. Yuzu Sauce

Space is limited. For reservations, please access the Dining Reservations section in your Club Member App or call 904.354.1111. Service charge & tax is additional for all F&B features. Events & Happenings FEBRUARY 2021

Feb 16 Trivia First Question at 6:30 p.m. ∙ Complimentary We are always ready for competition at The River Club Trivia Nights! Want to play but do not have a team? Join Shannon’s Membership Team – no experience necessary!

WINE TASTING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 6:30 P.M. $30 PER ADULT | EXCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAX Join us on the 34th Floor to sample the wines of Robert Mondavi along with mouthwatering pairings our culinary team has prepared. The evening’s featured wines of Robert Mondavi include Fume Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Maestro, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 5 - 8 P.M. Love is in the air on Valentine’s Day, and there is no better way to celebrate than a romantic dinner at The River Club with spectacular views high above the city. Our talented chefs offer a delicious prix fixe menu. $85 per adult, exclusive of service charge and tax. For reservations, please call 904.354.1111. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

FIRST COURSE Butternut Squash Bisque

SECOND COURSE Salad of Poached Pear and Smoked Duck, Local Gyro Greens Sun-Dried Tomato and Prosecco Vinaigrette

ENTRÉE Seared Chilean Sea Bass Saffron Lemon Grass Fond, Stewed Red Tomatoes, and Chive Risotto or Veal Tenderloin, Truffle Jus, Portobello Mushroom Confit, Haricot Vert, and Blistered Tomatoes or Beef Wellington, Grilled Asparagus, and Chateau Potatoes

DESSERT White Chocolate Rose Mousse, Almond Tuile and Poached Figs Save the Date 2021 River Club Board Of March Events More details to follow. Directors 2021

Chairman Robert M. Harris

St. Patty's Friday Nighter: Young Executive Trivia Night Vice Chairman Ike Sherlock featuring live music by Member Mixer Tuesday, March 16 Brian Iannucci Wednesday, March 10 Friday, March 5 Immediate Past Chairman Daniel K. Bean

Herbert H. Peyton Bruce A. Chappell Kenneth R. Babby Virginia S. Hall St. Patty’s Day Speaker Series Book Club Alexander B. Intriago Irish Whiskey Tasting Leadership Luncheon Thursday, March 25 Darnell Smith Wednesday, March 17 with Brandy Carvalho Donald L. Smith, Jr. Thursday, March 25 Brian Wolfburg Orrin W. Young

One Independent Drive, Suite 3500 Sushi & Sake Kid’s Etiquette Dinner Jacksonville, FL 32202 Saturday, March 27 Saturday, March 27 Phone: 354-1111 www.jaxriverclub.com For Accounting questions, please Coming in 2021 More details to follow. call 273-7754

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Easter Brunch Adult Etiquette Refresher Chalk Hill Estate Sunday, April 4 Tuesday, April 6 Wine Dinner River Club Friday, April 9 2021 Wine Dinners

Friday, April 9 Chalk Hill Estate

Friday, June 18 Sips & Safari Lego Masters “Bonnets & Bowties” Bodega Catena Zapata at White Oak Family Event Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 1 Saturday, April 10 Friday, April 30 Friday, July 23 Caymus Vineyards

Friday, September 24 Castello di Banfi

Friday, October 15 “May the Fourth” Tequila Dinner Mother’s Day Brunch Cakebread Cellars Star Wars Family Event Wednesday, May 5 Sunday, May 9 Tuesday, May 4 CLUB STAFF - THE RIVER CLUB Chris A. Miller, General Manager Shannon Bradford, Director of Membership & Member Relations Linda Henry, Director of Catering Sales Darek Stennes, Executive Chef Ramsey Walker, Dining Room Manager Jeremy Bonifas, Banquet Manager Molly Kerrigan, Marketing Coordinator

FEBRUARY 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lunch Tapas Tuesday Wine Down $3 Thursdays Fish Fridays: CLUB CLOSED 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday 4:30 - 7 p.m. Surf & Turf for Private Event

Value Dining Appetizer & Whiskey Valentine's Friday Dinner Delights Wednesday Nighter | 5 - 8 p.m.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Lunch Tapas Tuesday Wine Down $3 Thursdays Fish Fridays: Reptile Rally 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday 4:30 - 7 p.m. Shrimp Fra Diablo 6 - 7 p.m.

Value Dining Young Executive Speaker Series with Valentine's Day Member Mixer | Frank Gatlin Dinner Delights Dinner | 5 - 8 p.m. 5:30 - 7 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Book Club 6 p.m.

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Valentine's Day Lunch Tapas Tuesday Wine Down $3 Thursdays Fish Fridays: Prime Rib Dinner Dinner | 5 - 8 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday 4:30 - 7 p.m. Surf & Turf Special

Value Dining Appetizer & Whiskey Dinner Delights Wednesday

Trivia Night 6:30 p.m.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Lunch Tapas Tuesday Wine Down $3 Thursdays Fish Fridays: Prime Rib Dinner 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday 4:30 - 7 p.m. Ginger Salmon Special

Value Dining Appetizer & Whiskey Dinner Delights Wednesday

Robert Mondavi Wine Tasting 6:30 p.m.