Detroit Athletic club MAY 2013 Detroit Athletic Club At hletic Aw wa rds
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Preview ew what s happening around the Club DAC Athletic Awards Monday, May 13 enjoy a strolling hors d oeuvres dinner reception with nominees for Michigan high School and college Athletes of the Year. the program will be filmed in the Main Dining room. 6 p.m. hors d oeuvres dinner reception S 7 p.m. Awards program cost: $50/Adult, $25/Student; Attire: coat & tie Sponsored by the DAC Foundation Mother s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12 invite the special women in your life to a DAc tradition offering a splendid buffet with all the trimmings. A musical trio will perform and a photographer will be available. Seatings: 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. cost: $42/Adult, $23/child age 4-11 Attire: coat & tie Detroit Historical Museum, Hitsville Tour and Lunch Thursday, June 6 Visit the newly renovated Detroit historical Museum followed by a trip to hitsville usa where legends recorded the Motown sound. 9 a.m. registration at DAc with coffee and pastries 9:30 a.m. bus Departs, 10 a.m. tours S 1:30 p.m. buffet lunch at DAc cost: $65/Adult; Attire: business casual (no denim) One week cancellation policy Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee DAC Summer Jams Friday, June 21 from 8 p.m. - midnight rock out at this intermediates celebration in the DAc Stadium Pavilion. enjoy live music, dancing, fire pits and fireworks from comerica Park. Member chit bar will be available. cost: $25/intermediate, resident or guest Attire: Summer casual S (denim permitted) Sponsored by the Intermediates Council 2013 Season Tailgates May 10-11, 13-14, 23-25* and 28 June 4-5, 8*, 17-18, 20-22 and 25-26 the tradition continues. bring friends and family to pre-game festivities in our backlot Stadium Pavilion. the Stadium eats menu is fresh, fast and made in Detroit with family style platters available. Walk-ins welcome. *Bar and hot dog cart at the Pavilion Express at 4:05 p.m. games May 25 and June 8. Baseball Season Dress Code country club casual attire permitted in the Grill (bricks only), tap room and Abbey for the duration of the baseball season. Country club casual expands to include knee length Bermuda shorts (no cargo shorts or rubber flip flops). DAC Casual Attire is defined as a collared shirt or turtleneck and slacks for men and comparable attire for women. Men may wear banded collared shirts when worn with a sport coat or blazer. Past President s Ball Honoring Richard D. DiBartolomeo DAC s 95th President Saturday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Join in honoring immediate past DAc President richard D. Dibartolomeo. enjoy hors d oeuvres and compli mentary cocktails, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing to the Mark randisi band. Don t miss afterglow bowling. overnight rooms available at discount rate of $140. cost: $98/Person; Attire: black tie S Ladies Night Out Wednesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. enjoy a night of bowling, games, wine samples, food and fun. relax in the Abbey with a delicious buffet created by chef Kevin brennan. 5:30-6 p.m. cocktails and activities 6 p.m. buffet opens for guests, 7 p.m. bowling begins cost: $48/Person (includes food, activities and bowling) Attire: business Professional Sponsored by the Ladies Activities Committee 3
Preview ew DAC ExECutivEs Club Friday, May 3 President, university cultural center Association, Susan t. Mosey 11:15 a.m. Networking Noon luncheon $15/exec. club Member $20/Non exec. club Member reserve at (313) 442-1069 DAC literary Club Friday, May 17 and June 21 at Noon book: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn reserve with lunch selection through Membership at (313) 442-1018 or katherinel@thedac.com. ladies ACtivitiEs CAlEnDAr May 9 Mexicantown tour June 6 Detroit historical Museum and hitsville tour July 10 ladies Night out First tuesday Group May 7 and June 4 cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. contact teresa raniszeski at (313) 442-1005 for details. intermediates CAlEnDAr May 13 council Meeting May 31 Spring Wine tasting June 10 council Meeting June 21 Summer Jams business roundtables Tuesday, May 14 to join business roundtables, contact Jane Juszczyk at janej@thedac.com or Nancy rudnick at nancyr@thedac.com 4 what s happening around the Club Single Malt Society Tasting Wednesday, May 1 Join the last tasting of the scotch season with cocktails, hors d oeuvres, scotch nosing and a virtual live tour of a Scotland distillery. end your night over a special prix-fixe menu in the Grill. 6 p.m. tour, cocktails per subscription and hors d oeuvres S 6:45 p.m. tasting in the Georgian room cost: $40/Society member, $45/Non-Society member (includes hors d oeuvres and tasting) Attire: coat & tie Windows of Opportunity Exhibit Reception Thursday, May 16 the Art & Architecture committee will host a reception for the Windows of opportunity exhibit celebrating the history of the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher center. the display will feature 10 of the center s original stained glass windows. enjoy a brief lecture by tom Newton on the artistry of the windows. 5:30 p.m. registration, 6-8 p.m. cocktails and hors d oeuvres; cost: $35; Attire: coat & tie Sponsored by the Art & Architecture Committee S Rod & Gun Club CPL/CCW Class and Renewal Sunday, May 5 this comprehensive class is for shooters of all skill levels. Successful completion meets training requirements for obtaining a concealed Pistol license (cpl or ccw). equipment not provided, available for rent at additional costs. class: 1-9 p.m., renewal: 1-6 p.m. class cost: $105/r&G member, $115/Non r&g member renewal cost: $55/r&G member, $65/Non r&g member Family Fun Day at Hunters Creek Club Saturday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. Limited Space DAC GPYC DYC MOMC Muskie Derby Tuesday, June 25 at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Fish on a boat owned and captained by a member of the Michigan ontario Muskie club. Selfcaptain or be an individual angler for the day. No fishing experience or equipment required. enjoy continental breakfast, fishing, dinner, auction and awards. Michigan Fishing license and canadian license required. contact Veronica Perelli at (313) 442-1074 or veronicap@thedac. com for details. cost: to be determined Two week cancellation policy Join us at the hunters creek club in Metamora for a buffet dinner, fishing, volleyball and more. return to the hunters creek club for a bonfire with delicious s mores. contact Veronica Perelli at (313) 442-1074 or veronicap@thedac.com for details. cost: $45/Adult and $15/child 11 and under (Price includes: food, non-alcoholic beverages, equipment and activities) 48 hour cancellation policy - Sponsored by the Rod & Gun Club and YAC
S Intermediates Spring Wine Tasting Friday, May 31 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a grand selection of fine wines, hors d oeuvres and live music. Also, join Intermediates in donating to Gleaners Food Bank and Children s Hospital by bringing one box of cereal/oatmeal to the event. Cost: $35/Intermediate or guests $40/Resident or guests; Attire: Coat & Tie 48 hour cancellation policy Sponsored by the Intermediates Council Intermediates Spring Bowling League Tuesdays, April 30, May 14, 21 & 28, June 4, 11 & 18 Join the Intermediates for an exciting season on the lanes. All bowling skill levels welcome. Price includes bowling fee and rental and appetizer snack and drink specials. Contact the DAC Bowling Center at (313) 442-1003 or email tomr@thedac.com. 5:30 p.m. Appetizer Buffet, 6:30 p.m. Bowling Cost: $200/eight weeks or $25/weekly sub fee Art & Architecture Church Tour Friday, June 14 at 5 p.m. Tour three historical Downtown Detroit churches. Visit Old St. Mary s, Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church and St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church. Conclude the evening with hors d oeuvres and cocktails per subscription in the Reading Room. 5 p.m. Registration at the DAC, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Tour 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d oeuvres Cost: $50/Person; Attire: Coat & Tie Sponsored by the Art & Architecture Committee Limited Seating Progressive Cigar Night Dinner Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m. Featuring Manuel Quesada from Fonseca Label Enjoy fine cigars and exclusive raffle prizes. Cut your first cigar at the Club, then stroll to La Casa de la Habana for cocktails, hors d oeuvres and the first smoke. Return to the DAC for an exceptional meal and wine pairing. Cordials available by subscription. Cost: $150/Person (includes five featured label cigars); Attire: Black Tie Optional Two week cancellation policy Chairmen: Tony Magdowski, Frank Mamat, John Boyle and George Ghazal DAC Grill Room Breakfast Monday~ Friday 7-9:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday 7-11 a.m. Continental & Omelets Lunch Monday ~ Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Café Menu Monday ~ Friday 2-4 p.m. Dinner Tuesday ~Saturday 5:30-10 p.m. DAC Dining Hours of Operation S Half Off Wine Wednesdays Half Off Wine Wednesdays for DAC Wine Society members are back. Make your reservation today to explore new additions to the list. Call (313) 442-1004. For new membership inquiries, call Jerry Cremin at (313) 442-1052. DAC Twitter Beginning May 1, all DAC Grill Room tweets will be shared only through the official DAC Twitter. Follow Grill Room and all DAC tweets at DAC_Detroit. Shuttle Service Complimentary shuttle transportation is available to diners in the DAC Grill, Abbey and Tap before all Red Wings evening home games (Monday through Saturday). Shuttle runs one hour before game time until one hour after the game. Service is not available for Saturday afternoon or Sunday games. Dress code applies in DAC dining areas including a collared shirt for men wearing a sports jersey. Tap Room Discover Cocktail Hour in the Tap Room from 5-7 p.m. every Monday through Cocktail of the Day. Drink specials are available in the Tap Room only. Ask. Abbey Lunch Monday ~ Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Monday ~Friday 5:30-9 p.m. Beginning in June the Abbey will be open for events only. Ladies Locker Room Monday~ Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Isle of Yap Monday~ Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tap Room Café Menu Monday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday~Saturday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Bar Service Monday~ Friday 11:30 a.m.-midnight Saturday 5 p.m.-midnight Happy Hour Monday ~ Friday 5-7 p.m. 5
Preview ew Free Fitness Classes Cardio-run (outdoor) 6 a.m. Monday & Wednesday Members meet in randolph lobby Spinning (45 min.) 6 a.m. tuesday, thursday & Friday Noon tuesday & thursday 6:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday 9 a.m. Saturday Yoga (1 hr.) 6:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6 a.m. tuesday & thursday 8:45 a.m. Saturday Step aerobics (1 hr.) 6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday abs & back (20 min.) 6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday tnt (tight-n-tone) (1 hr.) 9 a.m. tuesday & thursday gentle Yoga (1 hr.) 10 a.m. tuesday & thursday Fit (45 min. outdoor) 9 a.m. Friday pilates (1 hr.) 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday & Friday what s happening around the Club DAC Golf League at Western Thursdays beginning May 16 Join members at Western Golf and country club in redford. Pick your partner or play as an individual paired with a partner. Player max is 36. Shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. contact rob barr at (313) 442-1046 or visit thedac.com to complete an application form. cost: $465 (billed half May and June) includes green and league fees, cart, year-end banquet and prizes DAC Summer Golf Program Don t miss out on this annual program which offers private and public Metro Detroit courses. Details are on the member home page at thedac.com or contact the Athletic Department at (313) 442-1016. 76th Annual 3Bs Old Club Outing Tuesday, July 9 on Harsens Island this DAc tradition for beavers, bowlers and blackballers offers activities, lunch and dinner. compete for trap shooting, tennis and golf prizes before the big softball game. register at thedac.com. For more information contact illene lipski at illenel@thedac.com or (313) 442-1016. Mother s Day Wellness Spectacular Forget the flowers; a special lady prefers the gift of health. Purchase a wellness package for $200 including three half-hour personal training sessions and a one-hour deep tissue massage. contact tony Stanza at (313) 442-1022. 6 S.W.a.t. (StationS W/agilitY training) (1 hr. outdoor) Noon tuesday & thursday Xtreme Fit (45 min.) 6 p.m. Monday agility thrill (45 min.) 6 p.m. tuesday martial Cardio Camp (45 min.) 6 p.m. Wednesday power Yoga (1 hr.) 6 p.m. thursday Zumba (1 hr.) 10 a.m. Saturday Tranquility Spa Mother s Day Packages tranquility Facial with repechage skincare line, 30-minute stress reliever massage and chocolate pedicure with complimentary hot paraffin treatment $200 (2.5 hours) Custom spa product gift boxes are also available. BOOT CAMP A Spa gift card may be added. Noon - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1 hr. class $18/class or $180/month To purchase this series, call the Tranquility Spa at (313) 442-1062. or tranquility manicure with complimentary hot paraffin treatment and chair massage for mom; chair massage and girls glitz appliqué manicure for daughter. $90 (ages 4-12)
Sold Out 3Bs Golf Outing Monday, June 3 at the Detroit Golf Club To benefit the DAC Athletic Awards Now accepting dinner only reservations: $75/Person (DAc Members and guests) includes cocktail party, dinner and premium door prizes. raffle tickets available at outing. reserve with illene lipski at illenel@thedac.com or call (313) 442-1016. DAC Spring Bowling Leagues Beginning Tuesday, April 30 enjoy a short-season Spring league during May and June including, intermediate, ladies, Men s and Mixed. For more information contact tom reaume at (313) 442-1003 or tomr@thedac.com. DAC Bowling Center Beginning Wednesday, May 1 During May and June the DAc bowling center has open-bowling available most days from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call the bowling Desk at (313) 442-1003 to confirm availability. Championship Thursday Blackballers Awards Dividend Thursday, May 2 Join DAc blackballers for the final dividend of the year. Games begin at 5:30 p.m., complimentary beverages from 5-7 p.m. and buffet awards dinner at 7:45 p.m. reserve online or by calling (313) 442-1016. Pro Squash Tour Championships Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 Don t miss the World Squash championship taking place at the DAc. top eight players of the Pro Squash tour 2012-2013 season will compete for the number one place. tickets are limited. to reserve yours, contact Mick Joint at mickj@thedac.com or call (313) 442-1042. Summer Singles Squash League Monday, May 13 - Monday, July 15 Don t get rusty over the summer. Players of all levels are invited to sign up for this Monday night league with seven rounds plus two knock-out finals for top four teams. register by May 3 or until 64 players full. contact Mick Joint. Summer Doubles Squash League Beginning Tuesday, May 7 register for one of four Summer Doubles Squash leagues: tuesdays 5-6 p.m. c, tuesdays 6-7 p.m. A, thursdays 5-6 p.m. b and thursdays 6-7 p.m. b. only eight regulars per league. Deadline is April 26 or until full. call Mick Joint. Beavers June 3 July 9 Blackballers May 2 May 3 May 7 May 13 June 3 July 9 Bowlers May 1 June 3 June 26 July 9 Fitness Club June 16 YAC July 20 Athletic Calendar 3bs Golf outing 3bs old club outing Awards Dividend Pro Squash tour championships begin Squash Summer Double league begins Squash Summer Singles league begins 3bs Golf outing 3bs old club outing Spring leagues begin 3bs Golf outing Spring leagues championship 3bs old club outing Motor city triathlon rod & Gun club and YAc Family Fun Day Golf Expert Available Fridays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. improve your game with WDiV channel 4 s metro Detroit golf expert bob Krause. DAc members can now enjoy his expertise with customized golf instruction at the club. reserve a session with bob at (941) 773-1339. 7
Detroit Athletic Club 241 Madison Ave. Detroit MI 48226 (313) 963-9200 Preview what s happening around the Club May 1 Wednesday Single Malt Society Tasting 1 Wednesday Bowling Spring Leagues Begin 2 Thursday Blackballers Awards Dividend 2 Thursday Progressive Cigar Night 3 Friday Executives Club 3 Friday Pro Squash Tour Championships Begin 4 Saturday Past President s Ball 5 Sunday Rod & Gun CPL/CCW Class & Renewal 7 Tuesday First Tuesday 7 Tuesday Squash Summer Doubles League Begins 9 Thursday Prospective Member Reception 9 Thursday LAC Mexicantown Tour & Lunch 10 Friday Tigers Tailgate 11 Saturday Tigers Tailgate 12 Sunday Mother s Day Brunch 13 Monday Tigers Tailgate 13 Monday DAC Athletic Awards 13 Monday Squash Summer Singles League Beings 13 Monday Intermediates Council Meeting 14 Tuesday Business Roundtables 14 Tuesday Tigers Tailgate 14 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 16 Thursday DAC Golf League Begins 16 Thursday Windows of Opportunity Reception 17 Friday Literary Club 21 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 23 Thursday Tigers Tailgate 23 Thursday Prospective Member Reception 24 Friday Tigers Tailgate 25 Saturday Express Tigers Tailgate 28 Tuesday Tigers Tailgate 28 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 31 Friday Intermediates Spring Wine Tasting June 3 Monday 3Bs Golf Outing 4 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 4 Tuesday Tigers Tailgate 4 Tuesday First Tuesday 5 Wednesday Tigers Tailgate 6 Thursday Historical Museum & Hitsville Tour 8 Saturday Express Tigers Tailgate 10 Monday Intermediates Council Meeting 11 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 13 Thursday Prospective Member Reception 14 Friday Art & Architecture Church Tour 16 Sunday Motor City Triathlon 17 Monday Tigers Tailgate 18 Tuesday Intermediates Bowling League 18 Tuesday Tigers Tailgate 20 Thursday Tigers Tailgate 21 Friday Literary Club 21 Friday Tigers Tailgate 21 Friday DAC Summer Jams 22 Saturday Tigers Tailgate 25 Tuesday Rod & Gun Club Muskie Derby 25 Tuesday Tigers Tailgate 26 Wednesday Spring League s Championship 26 Wednesday Tigers Tailgate Save the date August 4-5 Up North Party Friday, August 16 YAC Tigers Bash