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October 2019

Letter from the GM

Thanks to everyone that participated in our food
and beverage survey a couple of months back.

We have and will continue to improve our operations based on your input. With that
in mind, I hope you were able to attend our Vendor Showcase “A small bite” on Sep-
tember 25.The showcase provided members with samples of the direction we are
going using sustainable, organic, grass-fed, free-range, antibiotic free meats, seafood
and produce. There will be a follow-up survey within the next few weeks that will
help us track progress in our programing and goals.

As of this writing, there are still openings for the “Supper Club”. For $50 per person
monthly, you receive a $30 credit towards a bottle of wine per month, a complemen-
tary shared plate and dessert at every visit to the Oak Room, no corkage fee and the
opportunity each month to join in exclusive communal dinners with other Supper
Club members.

I also wanted to remind everyone that if you have not made arrangements for your
holiday events and parties, you should do so now. This year, the Burnham Library and
1898 Room have been added as event space and they are excellent options for up
to 40 or more depending on the set up. Irene and her crew do an excellent job and
your guests will be impressed and thrilled.

About five or six years ago, the Board of Directors embarked on a Long Range Stra-

ersBoard tegic Plan for The Club. Many of the goals and objectives from that plan have come
to fruition so your Board of Directors recently worked on a refresher to identify other
Members

Richard O. Doran goals, objectives and programs for the future. I have had the honor of seeing what
President Michigan Shores was in 1999 compared to today and it has grown! If you did not

Suzanne M. Eschel attend the Annual Meeting earlier this year it was communicated to the member-
Vice President ship that in the past few years $10M in capital has been invested and with $0 assess-
ments. I can tell you that is pretty unheard of in the club industry.
Matthew J. Revord
Secretary

Kevin R. Lawler What was also communicated was our dues at MSC. Earlier this year we conducted
Treasurer a Competitive Market study and found that of 14 clubs in the survey, MSC has the
best value in membership. The average initiation was $35,000 (MSC $12,500) and the
Board of average monthly dues was $617 (MSC $286). In addition most all of the clubs had op-
Directors erating and/or capital assessments, and food minimums.

Cathy Albrecht

Edward J. Hungler Sometimes it is good to stop and reflect how far Michigan Shores Club has come!

Nicole F. Keenan Thomas Conroy, CCM, CCE
David H. Melsheimer General Manager
Laura K. Mostofi

Benjamin Rodman

Brian T. Schinderle

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Around the Club Host an Event at MSC!

As we continue through the year, life events pop up at a
moment's notice or perhaps weeks or months in advance.

When that happens and you need a place to
gather friends and family, think of Michigan
Shores Club. With a full-service banquet team,
your events can be personalized to your liking
with everything from food and beverage, floral
arrangements, linens, lighting, music and more.

There is still time to book your holiday gath-
erings and parties at The Club. The Club is the
perfect place to create memories with friends,
family and colleagues.

Contact Director of Events, Irene Aceves at
[email protected] or 224-408-8303,
to check availability today!

Staff Ali Asadi Lloy Johnston
Director of Athletics Director of Aquatics
Tom Conroy [email protected] [email protected]
General Manager
Marianne Brady Irene Aceves
[email protected] Controller Director of Catering
[email protected] [email protected]
Eddie Cruz
Assistant General Manager Cody Czmyr Chris Warner
[email protected] Director of Communications Paddle Director
& Membership [email protected]
Ed Strzelecki [email protected]
Executive Chef
[email protected]

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Upcoming Events October Birthday Night Business Etiquette Class

Thursday, October 3 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, October 17 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Seatings every 30 minutes $55 Per Person + Service

The birthday member will be treated to a com- Elevate your knowledge of dining etiquette
plimentary dinner entrée and choice of Choc- for business and social situations. Participants
olate or Vanilla Cake. Reservations required. will learn dining etiquette and table manners
Live music available throughout the evening. during a multi-course dinner of soup, salad,
Tastefully casual dress. Maximum allowed per main entree and dessert. In addition, a full range
reservation is 6. Also, look forward to November of social etiquette skills will be taught; such as
B-Day Night on November 7! first impressions, introductions, host vs guest
tips, conversation skills and cell phone etiquette.
Tailgate and Chili Cook-Off
Complimentary Speaker Series
Sunday, October 6 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Fit Minds
$19 Per Person + Service
Tuesday, October 22 | 6:00 pm Cocktails
Join us for our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off with 6:30 pm Presentation
great food, drinks, and a Bears Game! Select
members will compete for the title of best chili! We all know the importance of physical and
Chef Ed will prepare tailgate food including emotional health, but often times we neglect
wings, sliders and barbeque. There will be drink one of the most important parts of our body
specials including a Bloody Mary Bar. Domestic - the brain! Brain power and the ability to com-
Beer will be included in the price of the event. municate within the family and our community
can suffer if we don’t exercise our brains. MSC
Complimentary Speaker Series can be a phenomenal starting point for physical
Health & Fitness for the fitness and ideas for brain fitness in a personal
Desk Professional training for the mind (PTFM) program that will
be described and demonstrated. Director of
Thursday, October 10 | 7:00 pm Cocktails Athletics, Ali Asadi will also be available to in-
7:30 pm Presentation form members of the programming happening
in the Fitness and Wellness Center.
Maximize the health benefits of physical activity.
Join MSC Personal Trainer, Rodrigo Velarde, for Children's Halloween Party
a presentation for working professionals. This
informative discussion will provide resources for Friday, October 25 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
those who work long hours, sitting in a chair. Pricing available online

Young At Heart A spooktacular costume dance party and
haunted house featuring a DJ, hay rides, games,
Thursday, October 17 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and so much more!
$20 Per Person + Service

Come enjoy a Dinner Dance at The Club for
members and their guests 55 years of age or
older. Singles welcomed and encouraged.

Please register for all events online or by phone at 847-251-4100

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Dining Beginning Thursday, October 3

The Oak Room will be open
Thursday - Sunday for dinner service.

Oak Room Bellows Club Room & Patio

Thursday - Saturday | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Lunch
Sunday | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday - Sunday | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reservations may be made by contacting
the Front Desk at 847-251-4100. Dinner
Tuesday - Saturday | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oak Room Thursday Special Sunday | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

3-course dinner for $19 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Brunch Buffet
Reservations strongly recommended. Sunday | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
The menu varies each week.
No food substitutions. Dress code applies. Please see website
for full parameters. Phone conversations
Shawnee Pub are not permitted in the dining areas.
Please put your phone on silent.
Thursday - Saturday* | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Reservations may be made by contacting
Sunday | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm the Front Desk at 847-251-4100.
* Fridays & Saturday drinks only

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Family Sunday’s in the Oak Room

Travel around the world in the Take a look at what where we
Oak Room for our Family Buffets will go and join when you’re able!
every second Sunday of the month.
Sunday, October 13 | Yucatan
October - May | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sunday, November 10 | Rome
Sunday, January 12 | Japan
Each month, we encourage families to come Sunday, February 9 | Barcelona
experience the Oak Room, enjoy a delicious Sunday, March 15 | Paris
buffet and share in each other's company. Sunday, April 5 | South Africa
Sunday, May 10 | New Orleans
Reservations are recommended. Contact the
Front Desk at 847-251-4100. Please note, this
will be the only dining option available in the
Oak Room for the evening. No a la carte
menus available.

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One cannot think well, love well,
sleep well, if one has not dined well.

- Virginia Woolf

There are few better experiences in life than a delicious meal shared
with friends. It’s something we wish we are able to do more often.

Michigan Shores Club is happy to help provide you with an
opportunity to do just that through the MSC Supper Club.

How it Works Exclusive Communal Dinners

Members opt into the MSC Supper The fourth Friday of each month, members
Club for $50 per person each month. will be invited to a communal dinner
Participation allows the following featuring a new base entree.
benefits for any visit to the Oak Room.
• Friday, October 18 | Prime Rib Dinners are $35
• 1 complimentary bottle of wine • Friday, November 29 | Pasta inclusive of:
per month (valued at $30) • Friday, December 27 | Steak
• Friday, January 24 | Surf & Turf • 1 signature cocktail
• Complimentary shared plate • Friday, February 28 | Fish • Starter
with any visit • Friday, March 27 | Pork Chop • Entrée & side
• Dessert
• Complimentary dessert with
any visit • Friday, April 24 | Lobster

• No corkage fee with any visit Communal dinners are only for
MSC Supper Club participants
• Invitation to a monthly
communal dinner

• Limited to 26 members

Aquatics Autumn is a beautiful time of the year
as nature turns shades of browns,
oranges, reds and yellows.

What a better, more complementary color is there than BLUE!
Hint, hint… The Aquatics Center is full of blue. Join us this
month and even your color spectrum!

Upcoming Events

Take a look at some of our upcoming events.

Family Fun Night Important Reminders
Family Float Races!
• Beginning October 7, the Aquatics Center
October 18 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm is closed for Water Polo from 4:00 pm -
5:00 pm until February 3.
Pop-Up Aquatics Classes
with Terri Visovatti | $15 per class • Beginning November 1, the Aquatics Center
will run our Annual November Swim Chal-
How to Build a Swim Workout lenge, with opportunities for Adults and Kids
October 20 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am alike. Sign-up online or at the Lifeguard Desk.
We'll help you to track your laps.
Aqua Jogging Basics
December 15 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am • Interested in keeping your Red Cross Certifi-
cations up to date while you are at The Club?
Tools and Toys for Stronger Swim Workouts Contact Rex Lawson for more details at
February 9 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am [email protected].

For questions, or to register for any of these
events, please contact Director of Aquatics, Lloy
Johnston, at [email protected].

The Aquatics Center is now able to Be Alert!
offer Aqua Yoga! Interested?
Lumpy the Lobster
Contact Lloy Johnston for more details returns this month.
at [email protected].
For any child who finds Lumpy hiding around
the pool, a prize will be given. Talk with the
Lifeguard staff for hints and tips!

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Cupping What is cupping?

Cupping is an ancient Chinese method that involves applying
a silicone cup to create a partial vacuum by means of suction.
When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes,
blood stasis is broken up and healing takes place!

How does cupping work? MSC Rates

Cupping increases the blood flow to sore ar- For more information contact Ali Asadi, Director
eas in muscles, providing important nutrients of Athletics, at [email protected].
to the area that promotes healing. It can also
provide pain relief by exciting small nerves Drop-in Cupping Sessions:
inside muscles so that they release
pain-killing chemicals. • 1st session 30 minutes
(includes ROM Assessment) : $50
What are the benefits of cupping?
• Follow up drop-in sessions 15 minutes: $25
Cupping is thought to be the best form of
deep tissue massage available. It has been Cupping Massage
found to affect the body up to four inches into
the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, • 60 Minute Massage + Cupping
activate the lymphatic system, clear colon = 90 minute session for $110
blockages, help activate and clear the veins,
arteries, and capillaries. Cupping also helps • 90 Minute Massage + Cupping
soften long standing muscle tightness and = 120 minute session for $140
adhesions, thus helping with treatment of
chronic injuries, which respond to treatment • 15 minute Cupping add-on to
but come back. any massage for $25

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Around the Club Shop-A-Palooza

Thursday, November 21
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Start the holiday season off right by
supporting the MSC Foundation!
With the holiday season right around the cor-
ner, MSC has your one stop shop to get all your
gifts without the rush. Join us for a fun shopping
event with over 25 artisans and vendors selling a
wide array of clothing, stationery, jewelry, skin-
care and much more.
Cash bar and light refreshments available.
Bring your friends for a night of shopping.
No cost to attend. RSVP online or by phone.

Paddle

Individual and Family
Paddle Tennis Membership

Please note that Paddle
Membership fees have increased
for the 2019-2020 season.

Single Membership | $250
Family Membership | $350
Inquire about our paddle memberships for
unlimited court usage and unlimited guests.
Paddle Membership includes unlimited
court time use during the year with reserva-
tions required. Reservations can be made
up to seven days in advance by calling the
Front Desk or at www.michiganshores.com.
Guest fees are included. Sign-up forms are
available at the Front Desk. Members partici-
pating on a paddle league will automatically
be billed a paddle membership.

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Thursday, October 3

OCTOBER

Birthday Night

Seatings every 30 minutes 5:30 pm 7:30 pm

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

YOUNG AT HEART

october 17 | $20.00 PER PERSON + service Come enjoy a Dinner Dance at The
Club for members and their guests
55 years of age or older. 4-guest
max per member. Singles welcomed
and encouraged.

swim team kick-off

2019-2020 FAMILY BUFFET

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ADULTS $26.00 CHILDREN (5-12) $15.00 TODDLERS (2-4) $6.00

Meet coaches, parents, and explore our MSC team goals and philosophy!

The 2019-2020 team schedule will also be presented. We look forward to seeing you
and your family. RSVP online or call the Front Desk at 847-251-4100.

Membership Welcome New Members

Michigan Shores Club is happy to welcome the following new
members and their families into membership in September.
September

Matthew and Isabelle Green • Gregory and Heather Metz
Joseph and Tamara Wyse • Richard and Dara Levy

Sunday Night Football

The Club now offers the NFL Sunday Ticket
with DirecTV in the Bellows Club Room.

With several TVs available, members can enjoy many games at once.
Please keep in mind, Bears games have preference over the sound system,
but you can still enjoy the San Diego whos its or the Detroit whats its…

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM A spooktacular costume dance party and
haunted house featuring a DJ, hay rides,
games, buffet and so much more!