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MAY 2019 Vol. 10, Issue 5 Were you born with two left feet? Completely lacking in rhythm? Here’s a pro tip – anyone who wants to learn a new skill needs instruction and practice to master it. Ballroom Dancing 101: Learn to Dance! That’s why we’re so excited to offer Ballroom Dancing 101 starting in May! Instructors (and new Club members) Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, founder of the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, and her husband, Charles Schwartz, participated in a local Dancing With The Stars competition in 2011 and have been hooked ever since! They are donating their time and talent to benefit the University Club Foundation with a summer course in Ballroom Dance. Designed to be fun and flexible, there is no long-term commitment required – just an open mind and a willingness to learn. Honestly, most of us feel “super awkward” at wed- dings, parties and events where some people move so gracefully across the floor. Well, they weren’t born with that skill – but they learned, and so can you! Here are some tips to help make Ballroom Dancing 101 a great experience: • What to wear – Choose something comfortable and easy to move in – and that you look and feel confident in! Make sure your footwear is clean and comfy. Shoes with thin, smooth (leather) soles and short heels are great for dancing. Open- toed shoes and flip-flops aren’t recommended. • What to bring – A sense of humor. These are beginner lessons and you’re not going to be flawless, but that’s OK! Try not to get frustrated or upset and just enjoy yourself. Take a break, have some wine and try again. We’ll start on Thursday, May 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with Fox Trot. Each session will run 2 hours and include one hour of instruction followed by a general dance / practice session. Additional classes will be held on June 6, June 20, July 18, August 14 and a date in September to be announced. Cost is $25 per lesson or sign up for all six for $120.
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MAY 2019 Vol. 10, Issue 5
Were you born with two left feet? Completely lacking in rhythm? Here’s a pro tip – anyone who wants to learn a new skill
needs instruction and practice to master it.
Ballroom Dancing 101: Learn to Dance!
That’s why we’re so excited to offer Ballroom Dancing 101 starting in May! Instructors (and new Club members) Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz, founder of the Musicians of Ma’alwyck, and her husband, Charles Schwartz, participated in a local Dancing With The Stars competition in 2011 and have been hooked ever since! They are donating their time and talent to benefit the University Club Foundation with a summer course in Ballroom Dance. Designed to be fun and flexible, there is no long-term commitment required – just an open mind and a willingness to learn. Honestly, most of us feel “super awkward” at wed-dings, parties and events where some people move so gracefully across the floor. Well, they weren’t born with that skill – but they learned, and so can you! Here are some tips to help make Ballroom Dancing 101 a great experience:
• What to wear – Choose something comfortable and easy to move in – and that you look and feel confident in! Make sure your footwear is clean and comfy. Shoes with thin, smooth (leather) soles and short heels are great for dancing. Open-toed shoes and flip-flops aren’t recommended.
• What to bring – A sense of humor. These are
beginner lessons and you’re not going to be flawless, but that’s OK! Try not to get frustrated or upset and just enjoy yourself. Take a break, have some wine and try again.
We’ll start on Thursday, May 9 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with Fox Trot. Each session will run 2 hours and include one hour of instruction followed by a general dance / practice session.
Additional classes will be held on June 6, June 20, July 18, August 14 and a date in September to be announced. Cost is $25 per lesson or sign up for all six for $120.
ANNUAL MEETING — THURSDAY, MAY 16
Greetings University Club Members, Our Annual Membership Meeting this month concludes my term as your Club President. It was a joy and honor to serve our Club in this role, and I thank all of you for this wonderful leadership opportunity. This may sound odd, but supporting the success and activities of others has been my greatest accomplishment these last two years. Early in my term, your Board joined me in the search and hiring of our new General Manager. I so appreciate the vitality Manager Fahy injects into club life, and I applaud her dedication to the success of the Club. As President, I’ve enjoyed becoming better-acquainted with long-time members, and welcoming our newest members. I now know for certain that
University Club members are the most friendly, intellectually curious, and fun of any club around. Additionally, I’m so proud of my fellow Board Members. While they may not miss my marathon meetings, I will miss leading a Board of so many dedicated members. This Board rolled up their sleeves to plan and publicize countless events, cultivate new members, and tackle infrastructure improvements to the clubhouse. These volunteers also generously lent their time and passion over the last two years to confront the challenges to our Club, and offer their support and honest insight. Please join me in supporting the Club’s next leadership team in the year ahead. Sincerely, Amy Kramer President
The Annual Meeting of the UNIVERSITY CLUB in the City of Albany, New York, will be held at the Clubhouse on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 o’clock in the evening. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will reconvene at 7:15 p.m. to announce the results. All classifications of membership are entitled to vote. The meeting is for the purpose of electing Officers, Directors and Nominating Committee for the ensuing year. Financial and House Committee reports will be presented, and you may cast your vote for Officers, Directors and the Nominating Committee from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dated this 12th day of April, 2019, by order of the Board of Directors, Robert Crudden, Secretary
President Bob Sheehan
Vice President Jim Davies
Secretary Teresa Casey
Treasurer Jeffrey Hill
Annual Election of the University Club in the City of Albany, NY — May 16, 2019 To vote for any candidate mark X in the box next to their name.
Officers (vote for four)
Rob Crudden Nate Maloney Jason DiNovi Dan Pearson
Directors (vote for four)
Teresa Casey Jeffrey Hill
Rob Crudden Amy Hines Kramer
Jim Davies Nate Maloney
Jason DiNovi Dan Pearson
Nominating Committee (vote for five)
MORE SPECIAL EVENTS
Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday May 12
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.
Brunch Buffet Carving Station
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Specials RSVP by Friday May 10
$22.95 per person $10.95 kids under 10 Call 518-463-1151 or
The Black Death 5/15, 5/29, 6/12, 6/26
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
$12 per session or $40 for all Presented with the support of Humanities New York. Discuss the history of the bubonic plague and its appearances throughout world history. Examine books, letters, poetry, music, artwork, and modern medical research.
Game of Thrones Trivia Nights
Through Sunday 5/19
Doors - 5:30 pm / Trivia - 6:30 The Khaleesi of the Club, Kelly Hendricken, will emcee. There will be prizes for each winning round, so brush up on the ever-changing drama of who will rule the Seven Kingdoms. The Club opens at 5:30 with cocktails and food specials.
Meet the Artist in Residence Alicia Lea Opening Reception 1st Friday, May 3 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. From May through August 2019, the University Club will present a solo exhibition of the works of Alicia Lea, who will serve as the Club’s fifteenth Artist in Residence. Scheduled to run through Friday, August 30, the exhibition will be on view during public and special events at the Club, and by ap-pointment with the artist, who will receive an honorary membership in the University Club for the duration of the show. Alicia Lea is a native of upstate New York and discovered her love for abandoned architecture while in her first years of college. Trans-ferring to SUNY Albany and taking other courses in multimedia she began to explore the use of texture and space. Her work focuses on the absence, decay, and melancholy of buildings in her current environments. “I start by exploring an area I am in, seeking visual clues of abandonment - peeling paint, broken windows, whole walls knocked down, remnants of old graffiti and foliage growing through the cracks,” said Alicia Lea. “The smells and textures fill my palette as I collect material and take photos allowing myself to absorb the his-tory of the structure to bring back to my studio.” Her work has been featured in shows in Albany, Troy and Utica, and includes a commissioned outdoor work in Albany. In 2018 she produced a mural for the Schenectady Light Opera Company’s production of In the Heights, a benefit for Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico. In 2013, she received the Roanne Kulakoff Award from the University at Albany.
Great news! Many of Artist in Residence Mike Mirsky’s paintings will remain in the Terrace this summer!
University Club
Board of Directors
2018-2019
OFFICERS
Amy Kramer: President Jim Davies: Vice President Chuck Seifert: Treasurer Rob Crudden: Secretary Nate Maloney: Past President
DIRECTORS
Teresa Casey Jeffrey Hill Geoffrey Hoderath Michael Lieberman Bob Sheehan Damon Stewart Tim Varney
Friday, June 7
The History of the Future: Urban Plans that Might Have Been
Wednesday, June 19 Titanic: The Truths Behind the Myths
Coming Soon … Patio and terrace opening!
Please RSVP for all events and
help us make them a great experience for everyone!
Reserve online, by email or by calling 518-463-1151.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch 1st Friday
Artist in Residence
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Club Closed
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Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner Ballroom Dance #1
7 - 9 p.m.
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Lunch
11
Off the Record Spring Fling
7 - 10 pm
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Game of Thrones Open 5:30/Trivia
6:30
13
Lunch/Dinner
14
Lunch/Dinner
15
Lunch/Dinner Black Death - #1
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lunch/Dinner Annual Meeting
6 p.m.
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Lunch
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Club Closed
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Game of Thrones Open 5:30/Trivia
6:30
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch
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Club Closed
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Club Closed
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Memorial Day
Club Closed
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Lunch/Dinner
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Lunch/Dinner Black Death - #2
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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May 2019
As a reminder, the Grille Room is routinely open Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. On Fridays the Grille Room is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Grille Room may be open at other times for special events. The Clubhouse is open all day Monday through Friday if you want to come by and work, relax, or socialize — or even shoot pool or bowl a few frames!
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