SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS AND VETERANS The Phoenix Club 1 2 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y J U L Y - AU G U ST 2 0 1 8 A U R O R A L A N D S F I N E S T C L U B S I N C E 1 8 9 3 a u r o r a p h o e n i x c l u b. c o m OFFICERS President Dan Duncombe Vice President Lisa Linden Financial Secretary Jon Wullbrandt Recording Secretary Betty Chandler Club Manager Jules Owen BOARD MEMBERS Chairman Don Clemen Trustees Wayne Biles Howie Burns Brian Deuchler James Miller Robert Reichardt Fred Silva John Stumpf Margie Thorgesen A MESSAGE TO PHOENIX CLUB MEMBERS FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT Dear Members, Happy Summertime! Who needs a nice cold beverage? It is hot out there and so I hope you are all staying cool. We finally have the weather that everyone dreams about in the winter-time so just try and stay hydrated while you re enjoying these fabulous summer months. Wow! July is turning out to be a great month for some fun cool Phoenix Club indoor and outdoor activities and we hope that you will come out and participate with us. Please check out page three for More details about our Paint N Sip party on the 14 th, Popeye s Golf Outing on the 22 nd and Couple s Bowling on July 28 th. Just don t forget to sign up at the club for all of these fantastic events. Whether you come out to participate or even support the activities we love seeing you out and about. Here s a heads up or a friendly reminder We are asking all of our smoker friends to smoke outside of the game room exit door rather than the dining room door or the front door. Ash trays and seating are available outside of the pool room door. Your cooperation with this move is much appreciated. fun and activities to our members we couldn t do any of this without you the members, volunteers and staff that give us the ideas and help bring the events to life! So THANK YOU! If you have any suggestions, please don t hesitate to drop off those ideas in the Suggestion Box near the signin clipboard. On behalf of the Board, I would like give a special shout out to all who worked so hard on this year s Phoenix Club Picnic. We truly appreciate your time and your effort on pulling everything together and making it happen along with the staff and volunteers. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Lastly, if you are wondering why I am writing this month s welcome message and not Dan Dan is out in Colorado being a great Dad and assisting his son with a project on their home for the next couple of weeks. So it was my pleasure to turn around and help him out this time. Very best, Lisa Linden Vice President As we continue to make little changes here and there as well as bring more
DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS TUESDAYS:- Ribeye Steak Sandwich with French fries WEDNESDAYS: 2 Piece Chicken with Cole slaw and French fries THURSDAYS: Build A Burger Served on a toasted Kaiser roll, Includes French fries, pickles and your choice of: Cheese American Swiss Cheddar Mozzarella Pepper Jack Toppings Green Olives Black Olives Lettuce Tomato Raw Onion Grilled Onion Jalapeno Peppers Mushrooms Bacon VOLUNTEER Volunteers are always welcome. Sauces: Mayo Salsa BBQ Marinara FRIDAYS: 2 piece Cod or 6 piece Shrimp with fries or baked and Cole slaw Volunteers make the club successful. Volunteering is fun. Please contact a board member or officer if you would like to help out. Member Spotlight In an effort to give you more of an opportunity to get to know your fellow members and learn more of what they do outside of the club we are introducing our Member Spotlight. If you are interested in sharing your business and a little bit more about YOU just let one of the board members know and we will definitely add you to our Member Spotlight in the next Phoenix Club Newsletter! Meet Your Fellow Member Paul Wilk Paul is married with 2 kids in college and enjoys golf. How long have you been a member? 8 years Favorite part about being a member at The Phoenix Club? The camaraderie. The people you meet it s a community. Drink of choice? Miller Lite and Basil Hayden Where do you work and what do you do for them? Account Executive for Kayhan, which is an office furnishing company. P.S. Member Spotlight Best part of your job? The variety always working with so many types of customers that it keeps it fresh. Favorite pastime? I m a volleyball official. You will usually find Paul hanging out in the dining room watching whatever sports game is on TV! If you d like to contact Paul to find out more about Kayhan and what they offer Website: www.kayhan.com Email: Paul.Wilk@Kayhan.com Office #: 847.843.5078
Upcoming Events... Quick Chat with the Phoenix Club Staff We thought it was time for the members to get to know a little more about The Phoenix Club staff with some fun questions. Lisa Linden, Vice President sat down with Tom Serio, a Phoenix Club Bartender for another quick chat. Where Did You Grow Up? Wheaton, IL What brought you to The Phoenix Club? I was coming up to The Phoenix Club as a member and they needed a bartender and I was looking so I spoke to Craig and here we are/ Favorite Drink to Serve? Bloody Mary First Concert? Guns & Roses Favorite Sports Team? Chicago Cubs Final Meal? Steak and Potatoes Favorite Season? Fall Anything Specific on Your Bucket List? A visit to Italy Something no one knows about you? I played in the minor leagues for the Cubs during their strike season. Finish this line MM: I m a Badass Because I broke my collarbone in a football game and finished the game! If you have any fun questions that you would like to ask the staff, just let Lisa know and she will add it to her next quick chat!
Outdoor Bowling is back... THE PHOENIX CLUB Men s Outdoor Bowling Schedule 2018 Thursday May 10th - Phoenix @ Luxies Thursday May 17th - Phoenix @ Luxies Tuesday May 29th - Luxies @ Phoenix Tuesday June 12th - 3 rd Ward @ Phoenix Thursday June 21st Turners @ Phoenix Tuesday June 26th Tigers @ Phoenix Monday July 2nd Phoenix @ Tigers Tuesday July 10th - Turners @Phoenix Monday July 16th Phoenix @ Tigers Monday July 23rd 3 rd Ward @ Phoenix Tuesday July 31st Phoenix @ 3 rd Ward Tuesday August 7th Phoenix @ Turners Tuesday August 14th All Star Game @ Luxies Tuesday August 21st All Star Rain Date July Manager Monthly Specials Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 2018 $2.00 Coors Light $2.75 Barcardi and Cike $1.25 Drafts (domestic only) $2.75 Captain & Coke Reduced Drink & Pizza Prices $2.75 All Wine $2.00 Lite Bottles SPECIAL EVENTS VOID DRINK SPECIALS The Phoenix Club LADIES OUTDOOR BOWLING LEAGUE SCHEDULE 2018 GAMES START @ 6:30 Wednesday May 9 Wild Rose, Tiger @ Phoenix Tuesday May 15 Phoenix, Luxies @ Turners Thursday May 17 Phoenix, Wild Rose @ 3rd Ward Wednesday May 23 Phoenix, Turners @ Wild Rose Wednesday May 30 3rd Ward, Turners @ Phoenix Wednesday June 6 Phoenix, Luxies @ Third Ward Wednesday June 13 Phoenix, Turners @ Luxies Tuesday. June 19 Phoenix, 3rd Ward @ Turners Wednesday June 27 Tigers, Luxies @ Phoenix Tuesday July 10 Phoenix, Turners @ Tigers Wednesday July 18 Phoenix, Wild Rose @ Luxies Tuesday, July 24 Luxies, Turners @Phoenix Tuesday July 31 Phoenix, Luxies @ Wild Rose (Turner Club) ALL STAR GAME @ Phoenix August Manager Monthly Specials Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 2018 $2.075 Smirnoff & Mixers $2.00 Coors Light $1.25 Drafts (domestic only) $2.00 PBRs Reduced Drink & Pizza Prices $2.75 All Wine $2.75 VO & Mixers SPECIAL EVENTS VOID DRINK SPECIALS The lower level of the Phoenix Club is available for members to rent for birthday parties, showers, anniversary parties, stags, fundraisers, whatever the occasion. Please contact our Club Manager Jules Owen for available dates and rates. Tuesday Night Dinner Specials July 3 Taco Buffet July 10 Chicken Buffet July 17 Burgers and Chops July 24 Tuna or Chicken Salad with Chips and Fresh Fruit Plus regular menu July 31 Brats, Potato Salad and Baked Beans August 7 Taco Buffet August 14 Chicken Buffet August 21 Burgers and Chops August 28 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable
Thank you... MOTHER S DAY BREAKFAST Thank you to Tim White and Crew for Mother s Day breakfast that any Mom would be proud to serve. A special breakfast at the Club is a delicious breakfast at an excellent value. PRIME RIB DINNER Thank you to Tim White and Crew for the Prime Rib dinner. A delicious Prime Rib dinner was expertly cooked and served. FRIDAY NIGHT STEAK AND FISH FRYS Thank you to all the Friday Night Steak and Fish Fry Crews who cooked in May and June The Popeye & Yogi Crew The Cook Crew The White Crew DECORATING THE BAR The APD Crew The Jules Crew The Fred Silva Crew Thank to John and Marge Stumpf for decorating around the bar with the baseball decorations and red white and blue lights. It takes a lot of time but makes the bar room very festive. FATHER S DAY BREAKFAST Father s Day Breakfast was a great success because of Tim White and Crew cooking up a feast fit for a king (or Dad). Thanks to everyone who came out and treated dad to a great breakfast. FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT Thank you to Lisa Linden and Betty Chandler for organizing the Family Trivia night in June! Between the trivia questions and quick challenges it was a great time had by all who attended! Watch for another fun trivia night soon. SATURDAY NIGHT OUTDOOR BOWLING Thank you to Bonnie Reder and Diane Rudow for Saturday Night Outdoor Bowling. Great attendance is always guaranteed because of the organizing skills of these two ladies. PHOENIX CLUB PICNIC The annual Phoenix Club Picnic needs many volunteers to make it a success. Thank you to Jules Owen for organizing and managing this year s picnic and thank you to all who volunteered to help and who came out for a wonderful afternoon by the river. TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIALS Thank you to our Tuesday Night Cooking Crews: Taco Tuesday: Bob and Anne Miller, Cindy Fitzpatrick and LeAnn Phelps Burgers and Chops: Tim White and Crew Chicken Buffet: Cindy Fitzpatrick and LeAnn Phelps The talents of all these members make Tuesdays a special night. Coming in August... IN CLUB BLOOD DRIVE August 11th 8:00 am till Noon Rib Night and Swamp Water August 25 Serving 6:00PM 8:00PM Please register on the sign up sheet in the bar room. WALK INS ARE WELCOME. OUR BLOOD DRIVE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Have an idea for an event? The Club is always looking for fun things to do for our members. Use the suggestion box or talk to a board member or officer.
Trivia Night Club Picnic June 24 Challenges Trivia Teams