Off The Record is 60s Futurist trio, and self-described rock n roll lounge band, that

plays 60s songs and newer tunes influenced by the 60s. Join them in the Grille Room
on Friday, December 4th from 8-10 p.m. for a unique mix of vintage hits, modern
tunes with a retro flair and lots of rockin holiday tunes. Make plans to have dinner
too! Ala carte menu will be available from 5-9 p.m.
OTRs performance is free as part of the University Club Foundations participation in
1st Friday. UNIVERSITY CLUB MEMBERS GET PREFERRED SEATING WITH
A RESERVATION. Call the Front Desk at 518-463-1151 by Wednesday, December
2nd or email Ellen@UniversityClubAlbany.com to make your reservation.
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Roasted Cod
with Lemon Parsley Crumbs
Maple Glazed Ham
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Chicken Tenders & Fries for the Kids
Dessert table filled with goodies
And More!
Invite your friends and family to join you for this special annual tradition. The buffet
begins at 6:30 p.m., but make sure to stop by early for cocktails (cash/sign) and complimentary light hors doeuvres beginning at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary. Email
Ellen@UniversityClubAlbany.com or call the club at 518-463-1151. Adults $24.95/
Children under 12 $12.95 (beverages, tax and service charge additional).
Our New Y ears Eve Candlelight Dinner is the
perfect way to end 2015. Enjoy complimentary
hors doeuvres in the Grille Room beginning at
5:30 p.m. Dinner will be available from 6:008:30 p.m. from Chef Kevins special ala carte
menu created just for the occasion. Reservations
are required by 12/30. Please call the Club at 463
-1151.

Join old friends and new on Friday, January 22nd from

6:00-9:00 p.m. for tar tans and bagpipes, songs and stories, neeps & tatties, haggis, poetry, whisky, the Cup of
Kindness, and lots and lots of laughter. The evening begins
with cocktails at 6 p.m. followed by a bagpipe procession
at 7 p.m. into the candlelit main dining room for a traditional Scottish buffet (American options will be available
as well).
Robert Burns, born on January 25, 1759, is Scotlands
most famous poet. He died at just 37 years of age and in
that short lifetime he became Scotlands most famous poet
and lyricist, penning such works as Tam O Shanter, Auld
Lang Syne, and To a Mouse. His works have had a profound effect on many and, because his legacy is so wellloved, his birthday is celebrated each year around the
world.

Remember those great choose your own adventure stories

from when you were a kid? Creative License has taken
that idea and brought it into the theatrical world with DIVIDED, featur ing 3 or iginal shor t plays penned by
local writers that, much like those classic Choose Y our
Own Adventure books of the 1980s and 90s, allow the
audience to vote to determine how the action unfolds.
Creative License was founded by local theater artists Aaron Holbritter and Casey Polomaine in 2014 with the goal
of breaking down the barriers between the artistic world
and the general public. They have already enjoyed critical
acclaim for A Steady Rain and Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, both pr esented at The
Albany Barn.

Dress tends to be semi-formal, with most ladies in evening

attire and gentlemen in suits, tuxedos or traditional kilts;
but the atmosphere is anything but stuffy. This years event
will once again be hosted by Club board member Meredith
Helgerson.
Reservations can be made by calling the Club at 518-4631151 or online at http://uclubevents.blogspot.com/.

The evening begins with a light fare reception and a cash

bar at 6 p.m., followed by the performance at 7 p.m. Intermission will feature a dessert reception and the chance for
audience members to cast their ballots to determine how
the final act will play out.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on December

18th.but University Club members can purchase discounted tickets, for themselves and up to 5 guests, using a
special promo code until December 17th.

Tickets are $40 per or two for $70. Reservations are required and must be made by Tuesday, December 29th by
calling the Front Desk at 518-463-1151; emailing Ellen at
Ellen@universityclubalbany.com, or by registering online
at www.uclubevents.blogspot.com. Note: This is a University Club Foundation event so may not be charged to
University Club accounts.

The promo code was sent to club members via email. If

you do not have the code please call the Front Desk at 518463-1151 or email Ellen@universityclubalbany.com so
you dont miss out! General admission $75, University
Club members $60 with promo code.
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Burns Supper Program continued

from page 2
This years presenter at Burns Supper will be Robert Mulligan, Associate Curator, specialist in 18th century military history, New York State
Museum (retired).
He will talk about David Lithgow, a muralist
and sculptor born in
Glasgow Scotland in
1868, who emigrated
to New York in 1888
and two years later moved to Albany
where he lived and had his studio
until his death in 1959. Lithgow has
a number of well-known works, and
was the leading force behind converting the residence kitty-corner
from the Club into the St. Andrew's
Society.

U Club members are invited to join

the Albany Torch Club for their
monthly dinner & discussion. Cocktails (sign/cash) begin at 5:30 p.m.
followed by the speaker and dinner.
Reservations must be made through
Torch Club by contacting Pat Fishbough at sewdance81@gmail.com.

Attica Revisited: The

Dannemorea Connection
Monday, December 7

Hon. John Dunne, Senior Counsel,

Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna
The State of the City,
Mayor Kathy Sheehan
Monday, January 4th

The Membership Committee would

like to welcome the following new
members to the University Club
family:
Jillian Altenburg
Victor Pichardo
Ms. Altenburg is Executive Director
for the Albany County Historical
Association - Ten Broeck Mansion.
She is a 2011 graduate of SUNY
Albany and was sponsored for membership by Frank Nemeth and Jay
Jakovic.
Mr. Pichardo is a New York State
Assemblyman. He graduated from
the University at Buffalo in 2007.
His application was sponsored by
Frank Nemeth and Jeff Hill.

Preserving History:
Pre-Empire State Plaza
February 1, 2016

The Erie Canals First Boat Seneca

Chief Arrived at Albany, Nov. 2nd,
1825. Mural, David Lithgow, 1935.

" ormal School Building Corner of

N
Lodge & Howard Albany N. Y. erected
1849, Mural, David Lithgow, 1935

This is our 5th Annual Burns Supper

and it keeps getting better every
year. Tickets go fast and seating is
limited! So dont wait to make your
reservations.

UC members Ann Pfau,

Historian, 98 Acres in Albany, and Dave Hochfelder,
Associate Professor, History, SUNY Albany

The Foundations next fundraiser

will assist The University Club in
replacing their 20+ year old phone
system. It has been failing for a couple of years and there is now no
voice mail. Having a functional system is vital to both the University
Club and its Foundation. Estimates
range from $8,000-$10,000.
Please consider making a year end
tax deductible donation to the University Club Foundation to help
bring this project to fruition.
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Most of our valued employees are

not part of the weekly service charge
distribution. Contributing to the Employee Holiday Fund is a tangible
way to express our gratitude for all
they do for us on a daily basis and to
let them know that we truly appreciate their hard work on our behalf.
The first distribution will take place
the week before Christmas. There is
still time to make a donation. Donation cards are enclosed with your
billing statement. Please take a moment to fill one out and return it to
the Club. You may also call the club
at 518-463-1151 or email Ellen@universityclubalbany.com
to
make a donation.

Amy Hines-Kramer, Chair

House Committee

Officers: Nate Maloney, President

Amy Hines-Kramer, Vice President
Tim Varney, Treasurer
Secretary, Robert Crudden
Colleen Ryan, Past President

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY
DECEMBER 1 Lunch

Directors: Mark Brogna

Teresa Casey
Meredith Helgerson
Jeffrey Hill
David Hochfelder

WEDNESDAY
2 Lunch

THURSDAY
23 Lunch

6
Club Closed

Lunch & Dinner

Yoga @ Noon
Torch Club 6 pm
Bowling 7 p.m.
Lunch & Dinner

Lunch

14

Club Closed

Yoga @ Noon
Bowling 7 p.m.

Yoga @ 4:00 p.m.

20

21

22

9 Lunch

10 Lunch

15

Lunch

Lunch

16 Lunch

23 Lunch

17 Lunch

24
Club Closed
Christmas Eve

Club Closed

28 Lunch & Dinner

Lunch & Dinner

11 Lunch & Dinner

29 Lunch

SATURDAY
5

Private Party
Club Closed

12
Club Closed

Club Closed

27

Yoga @ 4:00 p.m.

13

Lunch & Dinner

FRIDAY

A Very Retro Holiday

with Off the Record
Grille Room 8-10 pm

Yoga @ 4:00 p.m.

Geoffrey Hoderath
Ken McCauley
Frank Nemeth
Chuck Seifert

30 Lunch

31
New Years Eve
Dinner 6:-8:30 pm.

18

Lunch

19

Holiday Dinner Buffet

6:30 p.m.

Club Closed

25

26
Club Closed
Christmas Day

JANUARY 1

Divided
(see page 2!)

Club Closed

2
Club Closed