The Briar Club Newsletter: October-December 2013

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2 THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

Hours of OPERATION

Club InformationOFFICE HOURSMonday-Friday9:00 am - 5:30 pm(713) 622-3667

FAMILY POOLOctober 1-27Saturday & Sunday11:00 am - 7:00 pm

LAP POOLMonday-Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday6:00 am - 8:00 pmSunday7:00 am - 8:00 pm

FITNESS CENTERMonday-Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday6:00 am - 8:00 pmSunday7:00 am - 8:00 pm

TENNIS COURTSMonday-Friday5:00 am - 9:00 pmSaturday6:00 am - 11:00 pmSunday7:00 am - 10:00 pm

SNACK BAROctober 1-27Saturday & Sunday11:00 am - 7:00 pm

BRIAR SHOPMonday-Thursday8:00 am - 7:00 pmFriday-Saturday8:00 am - 6:00 pmSunday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

KIDS CLUBMonday By Reservation Only8:00 am - 2:00 pmTuesday-Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday-Saturday8:00 am - 10:00 pmSunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

THE LOFT(AGES 7 & UP)Tuesday-Thursday3:00 pm - 7:00 pmFriday3:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday9:00 am - 9:00 pmSunday12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

THE LOFT(AGES 4-6)Tuesday-Friday3:00 pm - 4:00 pmSaturday9:00 am - 10:00 am & 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmSunday3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LOUNGE DININGTuesday-Thursday11:30 am - 9:00 pmFriday11:30 am - 10:00 pmSaturday4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

GRILLE DINING(LUNCH)Tuesday-Friday11:30 am - 2:00 pmSaturday11:30 am - 5:30 pmSunday Brunch11:00 am - 1:30 pm

GRILLE DINING(DINNER)Tuesday-Friday5:30 pm - 9:00 pmSaturday5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Mission STATEMENT

The Briar Club is a member-owned, recreational and social club where a community of families and individuals enjoy the highest standards of AQUATICS, FITNESS, TENNIS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, and QUALITY CUISINE. All programs are presented in attractive surroundings and a comfortable atmosphere, with superior service provided by a highly competent professional staff.

Table of CONTENTS

3Manager's Letter

5Membership

7Employees

4President's Letter

6Master Plan

8Club Events

12Aquatics

13Fitness

14Tennis

15Youth

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During Phase One, the only changes to your day-to-day use of the Club will be that we’ll all be parking in our expanded employee parking lot and entering the Club from the gate next to where the Gazebo is located (on the north part of our campus). All club amenities will stay intact, with the exception of your ability to host private banquets. The Lounge and Grille dining rooms will stay fully operational throughout our construction period. Once our parking garage is completed and we begin parking in it, we’ll begin construction of our clubhouse, which will rest on the footprint left by the temporary parking lot. Please reference the Master Plan Update on page 6 of this newsletter for the full details and phases of our exciting project.

CLUB PHONES AND INTERNET WILL BE OUT OF ORDER

On Sunday, October 13, Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15, the Club’s phones and internet will be out of order. The Club will be open and functioning as normal, but the outages will be due to the necessity of relocating our server room which hosts our phones and internet panels. We’re hoping all goes smoothly and everything should be back to normal on Wednesday, October 16. The only number that will be functioning will be the Club’s main number, 713-622-3667, which will be answered on a handheld cell phone by our receptionist. We’ll be using portable walkie-talkies to communicate around the Club during this interim. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Due to this switch over, the Club’s administrative offices will be closed Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th, and the Lounge will be closed Tuesday for both lunch and dinner.

RECORD MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT YEAR 2013

Congratulations to our entire membership for your desire to talk up The Briar Club to your family members, neighbors and business associates and inviting them to join our membership family. This sense of enthusiasm is the essential component driving our club to the success we are experiencing today. We are fortunate to have Linda Benson as the Club’s Membership Director, but her efforts alone are not responsible for the record year we have just achieved. The energy of our club comes from you, our membership, and is directly connected to your desire to reach out

and share the stories of your enjoyment while at the Club with your special friends and associates. There is a big buzz around town and in our community about our impending Master Plan project that has given many a reason to pause and take note of The Briar Club. However, newer and bigger buildings alone are not the catalyst that drives this energy. It is your personal day-to-day experiences and the relationships you have and make with your family, fellow members and club staff that is at the core of our being. It is our Family Focus and sense of Club Community that creates the synergy and is the foundation of our values. It is paramount that this energy be sustained and continue into the future. We are now in our fiscal year of 2014. The dollars we are collecting from our membership drive are flowing directly into our Master Plan project. It is my hope and plan that your energy and enthusiasm will be cause for another record year. We can all make it happen together.

NEW NEWSLETTER FORMAT

With the addition of Chloe Trammel to our communications team, it has brought us the opportunity to layout and publish our newsletter in-house and make it more affordable to once again mail this to you all at your homes. Chloe and Casey Newman, our Director of Administration and Communications, have attempted to re-brand the magazine and streamline its content, making it easier to read and more informative. Please give us your feedback. Chloe has put a lot of thoughtful work into this and we all hope it will achieve our goal. You can e-mail your comments directly to Chloe at [email protected].

Please continue to give me your feedback about your club experiences. As I’ve said earlier in this communiqué, your happiness surrounding your day-to-day activities and relationships are directly connected to our club’s success.

At your service;

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCE

THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013

MASTER PLAN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Wow, what a great party we all had at the Throw Down Before the Tear Down celebration

the last week of August. I’ve had so many members comment to me that they felt it was one of the best parties the Club has ever had. With over 640 members and guests attending, it was by far the largest event in the decade that I’ve been manager of this great club. I believe one of the reasons for all the enjoyment is due to the anticipation of the beginning of construction of our Master Plan Project.

As of the penning of this communiqué, the demolition of the north half of our clubhouse is a few weeks away. If all stays on due course, we’ll be able to watch the wrecking ball swing by the end of October. I’ll send out numerous notices of the actual date and time so all who wish to witness the epic event will be able to do so. Many members are asking about the sequence of construction and what club services and amenities will be disrupted during each of the three building phases.

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCEGeneral Manager/C.O.O.

Club ManagerA LETTER FROM THE

(713) 622-3667 | [email protected]


The closing of our construction loan and commencement of our Master Plan project is not the only historic news for 2013. In 2013, our club has experienced an unprecedented number of new members. We have admitted 87 new members in 2013! During fiscal year 2013, we have also experienced record membership revenues in excess of $1.5 million! We fully intend to maintain this momentum into our next fiscal year. Our initiation fee for Equity Resident membership will soon be increased yet again as a result of our successful Master Plan campaign.

Last but not least, in September, we completed our Food and Beverage survey. We will soon be sharing the results with you and the course of action our club management intends to take in response to this survey. Please know that we are determined to have a Food and Beverage program that is appealing and satisfying to all members. The Board of Directors and management are committed to find ways to improve. Please continue to fill out comment cards when you dine at the Club. These comment cards are very helpful to our management.

Although this will be my last newsletter, and my year serving you as Club President will soon be over, my desire to improve our Club and our membership experience will never fade. Thank you for all of your support. I look forward to seeing you at our annual meeting in November!

See you around the Club,

HOWARD CORDRAY

HOWARD CORDRAYBriar Club President

Club PresidentA LETTER FROM THE

It has been a historic year for The Briar Club! In October we will close on our $17 million construction loan and commence Phase One of our

Master Plan project. Next year, we plan to have our new parking garage, new six lane lap pool, and men's locker room and lounge expansion completed. Phase Two of our Master Plan for our new clubhouse, Kid's Club, and tennis courts will begin immediately thereafter. We are hopeful to complete Phase Three, which includes the new recreational pool and Barefoot Café, by the fall of 2015. We are all very excited to begin construction! We will be planning several fun events to celebrate the completion of various segments of our Master Plan Project. Be on the look-out for announcements of these events, as you will no doubt want to be a part of them.

In MEMORIAMJAMES BROACHRICHARD OHLSFRANK SMITH

Congratulations!

CAROLINE GRACE McCONOMY7 lbs, 3 oz, 20 inches

The Briar Club welcomes one of our newest members: CAROLINE GRACE McCONOMY, born to Andrew and Meghan McConomy on August 9th, 2013. The new proud parents are "completely in love" and "feel completely blessed." Congratulations to the McConomy family!

Happy BIRTHDAY!

GINNY FILIPPONE

Ginny Filippone recently celebrated her 7th birthday at the Club! She is excited to finally be old enough for The Loft. Happy Birthday Ginny!

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Membership REWARDS PROGRAMIt's never been more rewarding to sponsor your friends as new Briar Club members.

LINDA BENSONMembership Director

Congratulations Briar Club members! YOU did it!

What an exiciting year this has been! Not only did you vote for the Master Plan project last November, but you sure showed us that you want your friends here as well! 87 new members joined last year! A simple slogan, Linda Loves Leads, was created by Briar Club members - and I can't thank you enough for all of the leads that you sent to me.

This year, we also started our membership rewards program, which has been very successful. Currently, one Briar Club member is enjoying a year of half-dues and six members are enjoying six months of half-dues because of this program! If you are not familiar with the program, I encourage you to participate! Please read the accompanying section to learn more about the program.

I would like to end by thanking you again for such an amazing year. Do you think that we can do it again next year? We absolutely can! A new thermostat poster will be out in October. Let's color it red!

I'll see you around the Club,

LINDA BENSON

Lindsey & Hooman Amiralai

William & Laurence Anderson

Jonathan & Julie Axelrad

Michael & Laura Bartolotta

Eric & Ashley Blossman

Brian & Margaret Bravo

Ansley & Stephen Buttram

Andrew & Anne Calder

Courtney Caswell

Elsa & Darren Chapman

Sean & Linda Daichman

Hollie & David Fulghum

Scott & Laura Fuselier

Kevin & Sherrill Garland

Panos & Tricia Georgiou

William & Annette Gregory

Jeffrey & Brooke Gunst

Christy & Ben Hartman

Dennis & Joy Hellwig

Matthew Henneman & Carolyn Roch

Richard & Susan Hill

Marian & Tim Hilpert

Craig & Ashley Klaasmeyer

Bryan & Amanda Melvin

Bart & Julie Moore

Russell Murrell & Claire Smith

Robert & Hunter Norris

Pete & Martine Patterson

Kim & Stephen Perich

Joseph & Janell Reniers

Reem Renno & Firas Mussa

Margaret & Andres Sanchez

Heather & Ash Shepherd

Millie Stelzig

Frances & John Taplett

Julie & William Thomas

Roger Trapnell & Stephanie Millikan

Monte Tinkham & Denise Skyler

William & Courtney Toomey

John & Carrie Vallone

Sujata Venkatraman & Robert Pascoe

Robert & Mary Jane Wakefield

Lars & Niccole White

MembershipUPDATE

Membership

1. Each time you sponsor a new member, you will receive a $250 non-dues credit on your statement (which applies to everything but dues and the assessment).

2. If you sponsor three new members between now and December, you will receive a 50% reduction in your dues for 6 months.

3. If you sponsor five new members, you will receive a 50% reduction in your dues for 12 months.

Any category of membership can sponsor a new member to the Club.

If you should have questions about the program, please contact Linda Benson at [email protected] or (713) 622-3667.

Welcome NEW MEMBERS!Help us welcome members who joined the Club in July, August, and September.

(713) 552-2159 | [email protected]


This new addition to our newsletter will be your source for quarterly Master Plan updates.

On Thursday, August 29, the Board of Directors and Building Committee broke ground and the membership celebrated at the Thow Down Before the Tear Down celebration!

Master PlanMaster PlanSCHEDULE

OCT 2013- NOV 2013Demolish Clubhouse and Build Temporary Parking

OCT 2013 - APR 2014Construct New Parking GarageConstruct Fitness Center AdditionConstruct New Lap Pool

Phase I

APR 2014 - JUN 2015Construct New 42,000 Sq. Ft. Clubhouse

SEP 2014 - MAR 2015Construct New Kids Club and Teen Center

MAR 2015 - JUN 2015Construct Three New Tennis Courts

Phase II

SEP 2015 - APR 2016Construct New Recreational Pool

SEP 2015 - MAR 2016Construct Barefoot Café (Poolside Dining)

SEP 2015 - DEC 2015Construct Sky Bridge (across Timmons from Garage)

Phase III

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The Briar Club Awarded DISTINCTION

Distinguished Gold Club of the WorldBOARDROOM MAGAZINE

The Briar Club has been awarded the prestigious DISTINGUISHED GOLD CLUB OF THE WORLD award by BoardRoom Magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

The Distinguished Clubs award program uses a club-specific rating system based on an extensive evaluation process, including an on-site visit and meetings with management staff, that measures a club's member experience. Qualities of that experience include club traditions, history, events, reputation and brand equity.

To be a Distinguished Gold Club of the World is to be one of a select group of private clubs that have been recognized as providing an absolutely excellent member experience.

Employees of the MONTH

It is my pleasure to award the Manager of Merit recognition to our Director of Human Resources, Taisa Reina. Taisa came to The Briar Club over a year ago to head up one of the Club's most important departments. She brought with her a calm and nurturing yet steady demeanor that ensures all our employees have a workplace that is supportive and provides all the tools necessary for them to be successful in their roles at the Club.

Taisa was born in Panama, and has been living in Houston for the past 4 years. She has been a HR professional working in the hospitality industry for 8 years. Her daughter attends the High School for Performing and Visual Arts. Please help me thank Taisa for her enthusiasm she brings to the Club and for the professionalism with which she approaches her job every day.

RICHARD A. LAREAU, CCM, CCEGENERAL MANAGER / C.O.O.

TAISA REINADIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

EmployeesManager of MERIT

AUGUST - MERCEDES CABRERA

Mercedes is originally from El Salvador and now resides in Katy, TX. She is married and has two children (Angie and Erick). She has worked for The Briar Club as a locker room attendant for five years. Her favorite thing to do at the Club is interacting with members and being able to help them. In her personal life, she loves to spend time with her family and enjoys going to church with them. She is starting to sing in the choir.

SEPTEMBER - ROOSMERY CASILDO

Roosmery has been a server at The Briar Club for 16 years. Her favorite part of working at the Club is socializing with the members and their children. Roosmery, who is married with two sons, grew up in Honduras and speaks Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, going to the movies, and spending time with her family. She also enjoys listening to opera, jazz, and contemporary music.

JULY - FRANCISCO JIMENEZ

Francisco lives in downtown Houston but grew up in Mexico City, where he attended Mexico City University (UNAM). He is married with two children. He is a banquet captain at The Briar Club and has worked at the Club for sixteen years. His favorite part about working at the Club is the atmosphere in which he develops his job. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing basketball. When he was young, he used to run - and win - marathons!

THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.36678

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY *Tuesday, October 29 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us on the Lawn and Sports Court in your costumes for a spooktacular party and buffet! We'll have a bounce house, arts & crafts, cookie decorating, and fun festive games. Plus, walk the runway in our Fashion Show and show off your costume!

ADULTS: $19++KIDS (AGES 4-12): $12++AGES 3 & UNDER: $5++

BUFFET MENUChicken Tenders, French Fries, Cheese Quesadillas, Macaroni & Cheese, Mini Corn Dogs, Mini Burgers

Green Salad, Soba Noodle Salad, Fresh Fruit, Truffle Deviled Eggs, Celery and Peanut Butter, Whipped Potatoes, Fried Chicken and Gravy, Lamb Chops, Seared Salmon

DESSERTHalloween Cookie Decorating, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies

WINE LOVERS SOCIALS *Third Thursday of Each Month | 6:30 pm

Mix and mingle with fellow members over great wine! Each social features a member host, with a new theme each month!

$25++ per person.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

BRIAR CLUB FOODIE DINNER *Thursday, October 24 | 6:30 pm

Join your fellow Briar Club foodies over an inventive dinner with great wine and fun conversation!

$125++ per person. Includes five courses with wine.

The 72 hour cancellation policy is in effect. If you must cancel, please do so within 72 hours of the event to avoid being charged the full amount for this event.

Club Events

RSVP for all events online at www.thebriarclub.com or 713.622.3667

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ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETINGWednesday, November 13 | 7:00 pm

Gather with fellow members to meet the newly-elected Board Members, stay abreast on the state of your Club, and hear an update on the Master Plan project! Hors d'oeuvres and beverages to follow.

Business casual attire. All members are welcome.

THANKSGIVING AT THE CLUBThursday, November 28 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Enjoy Thanksgiving brunch in the Lounge and Grille with a comfort-filled prix fixe menu for the whole family. Reservations are required.

ADULTS: $32.00++ CHILDREN: $15.00++

FIRST COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF:• Sweet Potato Bisque, Vanilla Bean Créme Fraiche• Baby Arugula Salad, Apples, Toasted Walnuts,

Crispy Goat Cheese, Lemon Vinaigrette• Smoked Salmon Crab Timbale, Caper Remoulade

SECOND COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF:• Slow-Roasted Turkey, Gravy, Spiced Cranberry Sauce• Prime Rib, Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish• Grilled Salmon, Dill Beurre Blanc

All entrées served with Herb Stuffing, Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Roasted Brussel Sprouts

DESSERTPumpkin Cheesecake and Mini Pecan Ball

Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.Jacket required.

MEET THE CANDIDATES RECEPTIONWednesdays, October 23 & November 6 | 6:00 pm

Join fellow members for a meet and greet reception with the candidates running for 2014 Board of Directors. Complimentary cocktails & hors d'oeurves will be served.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Club Events


BREAKFAST WITH SANTA *Saturday, December 14 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am

It's that time of year again! Bring the little ones to the Club for a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday arts and crafts, and professional photos with Santa on the Sports Court!

ADULTS: $21++ AGES 4-12: $14++AGES 3 & UNDER: $5++

BREAKFAST BUFFET MENUFresh-Baked Breakfast Bread, Giant Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit and Berry Display, Smoked Salmon with Traditional Accompaniaments, Chicken Tenders and French Fries

Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage Links, Pancakes,South of the Border Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise, Biscuits and Gravy, Bread Pudding, Cookies

Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.Dress warmly; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNERSaturday, December 21 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Get in the Christmas spirit with a holiday prix fixe dinner in the Lounge and Grille with the family! Reservations are required.

ADULTS: $32.00++ CHILDREN: $15.00++

FIRST COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF:• Mushroom Truffle Streudel, Petite Herb Salad• Shaved Brussels Salad, Pine Nuts, Port Cranberries,

Lemon Vinaigrette• Crab Avocado Miso Cocktail

SECOND COURSE - YOUR CHOICE OF:• Bone-In Pork Loin, Chili Lime Mashed Sweet Potatoes,

Blistered Green Beans• Prime Rib, Truffled Cauliflower Au Gratin, Vichy Carrots• Cornbread-Crusted Grouper, Vegetable Timbale, Tasso Cream

DESSERTWhite Chocolate Lemon Cake, Gingerbread Cookie, Raspberry Sorbet

Seating is limited. Please call to RSVP at (713) 622-3667.Holiday attire.

Club Events

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING *Sunday, December 8 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Peppermints, gum drops, candies and gingerbread, decorate your house with the vision in your head! Bring the whole family to the Sports Court and decorate a gingerbread house or village together!

PER GINGERBREAD HOUSE: $20++

When making reservations, please indicate the number of houses for your party.Dress warmly and comfortably; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court.

POLAR BEAR BUFFET & BINGO ON NEW YEAR'S EVE! *Tuesday, December 31 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us outside on the Sports Court for this famous Briar Club family tradition to ring in the New Year! Enjoy a delicious buffet, games of bingo, party favors, and a balloon drop to ring in the New Year! We'll provide the hot cocoa.

ADULTS: $28.00 ++AGES 4-12: $15++AGES 3 & UNDER: $1++

Dress warmly and comfortably; this event will be held outside on the Sports Court. Guests are welcome!

Weekly DiningSPECIALSTEX MEX TUESDAYS$1.99 MargaritasTex Mex Specials

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RENDEZVOUS5:00 pm - 7:00 pmHalf-Priced Drinks in the LoungeComplimentary Hors d'oeuvres

THURSDAY DINNER PRIX FIXE3 Courses for $25

SUNDAY A LA CARTE BRUNCH11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Poolside Buffet & BINGO No Ballroom? No problem! Join us poolside for a fun evening of buffet & bingo! Who knows... you might just end up a winner!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

ADULTS: $21++AGES 4-12: $11++AGES 3 & UNDER: $1++

BUFFET: 5:00 pmBINGO: 7:00 pm

Club Events

12 THE BRIAR CLUB • OCT-DEC 2013 | RSVP FOR ALL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.THEBRIARCLUB.COM OR BY PHONE AT 713.622.3667

Fall & WinterSWIM RACES

CANDYLICIOUS SWIMOctober 1 - 30

Place a piece of candy in a jar for every 500 meters that you swim! Let's see how much - and how quickly - you can fill the jar before you reward yourself this Halloween!

The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course gives 10-14 year olds the skills and confidence to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. Each participant will be certified in infant and child CPR and First Aid.

$75 per participantIncludes course materials & lunch

To register for this course, please fill out the registration and medical release forms, available on the Aquatics page at www.thebriarclub.com.

RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSEFriday, November 29th - Saturday, November 30th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Year-Round SWIM LESSONSSEAHORSE (3 & 4 YEARS)Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

DOLPHIN (4 & 5 YEARS)Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

LIL' BARRACUDAS (SWIM TEAM PREP)Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmSaturday from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

CLUB BARRACUDAS (AGES 8 & UP)Tuesday & Thursday from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmSaturday from 9:00 am - 10:00 am

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSPrivate swim lessons for children and adults are available all year long, 7 days a week! Just give us a call! We are happy to work with all abilities to improve your strokes on endurance, efficiency, and answer any questions you may have.

Family Pool

TURKEY DASH SWIMNovember 11-25

Be the first to swim 25,000 meters to win Sunday Brunch for four! Plus, all other swimmers who log 10,000 meters will be entered into a raffle for an additional Sunday Brunch for two!

POLAR BEAR CLUBDecember 1 - February 28

Log your distance and win a prize for swimming the most laps in your age division! Open to all members! The log book is located at the Pool Security Gate. All laps logged must be completed at The Briar Club.

Aquatics(713) 552-2126 [email protected]

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HOLIDAY PARTY SURVIVAL GUIDENovember 5 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Join registered dietician Nicole Graham for an informal seminar to learn how to survive the holiday party circuit by making healthier choices!

Light refreshments will be served.

Walk or run one race per month with The Briar Club's running club and earn a free glass of wine - our treat!

OCTOBER 19 | 8:30 amMeet trainer Craig Hudson to plan our first run workout, and receive a running evaluation.

NOVEMBER 28 | 8:00 amTurkey Trot at the Galleria

DECEMBER 7 | 8:00 amRudolph Fun Run at Citycentre

For more information about Run Now, Wine Later, please call the Fitness Desk at (713) 552-2145 for information.

Run Now, WINE LATER!

Fitness(713) 552-2145 | [email protected]

Renovation REJUVENATION $50 Registration | October 1 - December 31, 2013

New Club, new you! The Fitness Department is introducing a new frequent-user program in October-December that is designed to help you get the most out of the Club during the fall and winter months.

Earn raffle tickets for participating in different fitness and wellness activities around the Club, such as private training, tennis and Pilates lessons, ordering items from the Wellness Menu, and logging laps in the Lap Pool. Submit your raffle tickets for a chance to win weekly & monthly prizes, including the Grand Prize Drawing in December: a $1,000 gift card to any Omni Hotel or Resort in the continental US!

To register for Renovation Rejuvenation and to see a full list of eligible fitness & wellness activities, please visit the Fitness Center or the Fitness page of our website at www.thebriarclub.com.

CHRISTMAS EVE WORKOUTDecember 24| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Squeeze in a workout before the festivities begin and come sweat it out on the Sports Court in this body-changing boot camp!

$5 per person

THANKSGIVING MASTER CLASSNovember 28| 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Prepare for your Thanksgiving feast with an exciting assortment of what Group Ex has to offer.

$5 per person.

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Junior TENNIS PROGRAMKeep your children active during the fall and winter by enrollling them in our Junior Tennis Program! Our tennis pros will give skill-building lessons in small groups to children of all skill levels.

The Briar Club's "Children Under 12" policy applies. Parents must remain on premises during lessons.

TIER 1 (AGES 3-8)4:00 pm - 5:00 pm$17.50 per 60-minute session

TIER 2 (AGES 9+)5:00 pm - 6:30 pm$26 per 90-minute session

NON-MEMBERS: Add $5.41

Tennis(713) 552-2121 | [email protected]

CENTURY MENS DOUBLESNovember 9 | 8:00 am

Partners' ages must equal 100 years when combined. May the best team win!

$30 per player

LADIES HALLOWEEN TENNISOctober 30 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring a costume and a friend for our annual Halloween Tennis Match! You must be dressed in a Halloween costume in order to play!

$25 per playerIncludes food, drinks, prizes, and tennis play.

All levels of play are welcome! Limit 24 players.

LADIES JINGLE BELL TENNISDecember 13 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Bring a costume and a friend for our annual Jingle Ball Tennis! You must be dressed in Holiday or Christmas attire in order to play!

$25 per playerIncludes food, drinks, prizes, and tennis play.

All levels of play are welcome! Limit 24 players.

NOVEMBER 1 | 4:00 pmNOVEMBER 2 | 8:00 am

Join us for appetizers and refreshments on Friday, November 1. Tournament play starts Saturday, November 2.

$30 per playerTwo matches are guaranteed

This is a member event only. Sign-ups are required. The deadline to sign-up is October 25.

OCTOBER 11 | 6:30 pmOCTOBER 12 | 8:00 am

The Briar Club Pro-Am Tournament is THE tennis event of the year!

On Friday, pick your Pro and meet your competition at a poolside party and calcutta! Includes dinner with you, your spouse, your pro, and your pro's spouse.

Tournament play begins on Saturday, complete with courtside breakfast, lunch and snacks, an open bar, a massage table, and favors and awards to round out the day!

Junior ClubCHAMPIONSHIPS

Briar Club Pro-Am TOURNAMENT

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Kids Club MOVIE NIGHTSEnjoy a movie, dinner and treats every month with your Kids Club friends!

$15 per person

6:45 PM - Sign In | 7:00 PM - Movie Begins | 8:45 PM - Move Ends

This is not a drop-off event. Parents must remain on campus. Parents must sign a permission slip when a PG movie is shown.

Teen Only Time TACKY HOLIDAY SWEATER PARTY!Friday, November 15 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy the Club with no kids, no parents - just fun! Dig out the tackiest sweater that you can find and join us for food, music and holiday games!

$10 per person

7th Grade and Up. Guests are welcome.

Youth(713) [email protected]

Rack up those Loft 360 points as you enjoy friendly competition and a complimentary dinner! Guests are welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 - Remember to wear your Halloween costume!FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 - Dress warmly...we're having a Snow Day!

In order to enjoy the complimentary dinner, the participant must arrive no later than 5:15 pm and participate in every scheduled activity.

Friday, October 25"Hotel Transylvania" (PG)

Friday, November 15"The Croods" (PG)

Friday, December 6"Arthur Christmas" (G)

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

The Loft SOCIALS Ages 4 & Up | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Junior ClubCHAMPIONSHIPS

YFC SOCIALS Ages 12 & Up | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Youth Fit Club holds socials on the Sports Court each month with fun fitness challenges for its teen members.

OCTOBER 4 | Halloween Comes Early!Wear costumes and join us for fun Halloween-themed activities.

NOVEMBER 1 | Fall Festival!Join us on the Sports Court for sports games and Fall-themed challenges.

DECEMBER 6 |Snow Day!We'll have an actual snow day on the Sports Court! Come play in the snow and start a snowball fight!

Complimentary dinner served.


Kids HOLIDAY CAMPS

NOVEMBERMonday, November 25 - Wednesday, November 27 & Friday, November 29

MEMBERS: $35 per day, $120 for four daysNON-MEMBERS: $45 per day, $130 for four days

DECEMBERMonday, December 23 & Friday, December 27

MEMBERS: $35 per dayNON-MEMBERS: $45 per day

NEW YEAR'SMonday, December 30 - Tuesday, December 31 & Thursday, January 2 - Friday, January 3

MEMBERS: $35 per day, $120 for four daysNON-MEMBERS: $45 per day, $130 for four days

Keep the kids busy during holiday breaks with day camp at the Club!Registration forms in the Kids Club or online at www.thebriarclub.com.

Youth SERVICE PROJECTSunday, November 17 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Briar Club Youth Committee is sponsoring a teenage community service project that involves collecting items and putting together care packages to send to our troops overseas. Teens will be able to earn community service hours for participation in this project.

Collection boxes for donations will be placed around The Briar Club campus. On Sunday, November 17, teen volunteers will gather at the Club to assemble packages and write accompanying letters. Several Briar Club members who are veterans or members of the reserves have offered to participate in this event. At the end of the packing party, the Club will host an Ice Cream Social for participants.

Youth(713) [email protected]

Kids Club FEATURED ARTISTS

CLAIRE ADKINS KARA LEWIS CHARLIE SIGLER

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THE BRIAR CLUB2603 TIMMONS LANE

HOUSTON, TX 77027

Board of DirectorsHOWARD CORDRAY, PRESIDENTEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

REID WILSON, VICE PRESIDENTHOUSE/LEGAL COMMITTEE

TIM PETERS, TREASURERFINANCE COMMITTEE

SCOTT FRASIER, SECRETARYBUILDING/PHYSICAL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE

KIM GRANT, EX-OFFICIOSTRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

CRAIG BUNKENTERTAINMENT/FOOD & BEVERAGE COMMITTEE

MIKE CASWELLYOUTH COMMITTEE

BOB FRAZIERTENNIS COMMITTEE

WILL GARWOODSWIM COMMITTEE

PETER PETKASMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

ROB SIGLERFITNESS COMMITTEE

At A GlanceMEET THE CANDIDATESOCTOBER 23 & NOVEMBER 6 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTYOCTOBER 29 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETINGNOVEMBER 13 | 7:00 PM

THANKSGIVING BRUNCHNOVEMBER 28 | 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNERDECEMBER 21 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where families focus on fun!

The Briar Club Newsletter: October-December 2013

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