University Club Connector Mid September

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Painting by Robert Amos
Entertain * Engage * Enjoy
I have to admit that I am a bit sad to see August days behind us…those beautiful sunny days, the
lovely vegetation, the traffic tie-ups in construction zones….oh well. Now we are facing
September…the beautiful bright days, the gorgeous fall vegetation, the traffic slowdowns in the
school zones. Hey, I just realized…it is not going to be that different! Who cares anyway, the Club
is always a great place to go at any time of year.
Our patio furniture is set to welcome you for now but we all know that soon it will be time to put
those sun umbrellas away. If you haven`t been down to the Club on a Friday recently…you have
been missing a great chance to unwind. The TGIF barbeques are still on and the price is definitely
right. Don`t you love the corn at this time of year…amazing! Celebrate the end of Summer at our
Harvest Moon Sip & Savour Event on Thursday, September 29th featuring wines from Sandhill
Winery in the Okanagan.
The Club is very proud to host the Make-a-Wish Foundation`s inaugural event ``Unwined``on
October 13th. This is a chance for you to support a wonderful organization that makes children`s
wishes come true as well as have a great evening out. The event will feature food from local chefs
along with liquid refreshment from some local wineries and breweries (aren`t we lucky to have
such talent here). For those like me, who often like to take something home…there will be some
items for auction. Let`s make this inaugural event a great success for both us and the kids!
Tickets are available at www.hibid.ca – look for Events and then select Unwined.
Well…what else is happening???:
October brings with it the celebration of Oktoberfest. I visited Munich this past summer and they
love to celebrate (and say prosit!) and of course so do we at the Club. Join us on October 22nd for
Oktoberfest. We feature a Bavarian buffet and the talents of Johnny Vallis, singer, storyteller,
impersonator. Call to make your reservations.
Have your children ever seen a vampire? Well tell them that on October 29 th the Club will be
become Club Transylvania and will be visited by a vampire…that is Vinnie the Vampire. Vinnie it
taking the day off from his usual vampire activities and instead will be performing magic tricks! (I
wonder if that involves making coffins disappear….). The kids will love the crafts, the
entertainment and a spooky lunch. Reserve for a gooood time……
Check out The Weekly Events page and the remainder of this newsletter for more details on these
and other events.
Congratulations to our Sales &
Catering Manager Laura and
Time to sign off but as usual…see you at the club!
her husband Matt. Mika was
born on August 12th. The new
Margaret
family is happy & healthy!
Join us every Friday for lunch & dinner on our
beautiful patio overlooking the pond.
TGIF BBQ LUNCH
Every Friday Lunchtime
11:30am to 2:00pm
GRILLEN & CHILLEN
Every Friday Night
5:30pm-7:30pm
Your Choice of:
Salmon
Lamb Burger
Deluxe Hamburger
Veggie Burger
Your Choice of:
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Salmon Fillet
Deluxe Hamburger
Island Chicken Breast
Vegetable & Tofu Brochette
Served with Peaches & Cream Served with Peaches &
Corn, a Variety of Salads &
Cream Corn, a Variety of
Roast Golden Nugget
Salads & Roast Golden
Potatoes
Nugget Potatoes
$16.95 + GST Per Adult
$ 9.95 + GST Per Child
12 Years and Under
$18.95 + GST Per Adult
$10.95 + GST Per Child
12 Years and Under
Please note that all BBQ’s are weather pending.
The University Club of Victoria
Reservations are required. Contact us at 250-721-7935 or [email protected]
Thursday, September 29th
5:30 Reception 6:30 Dinner
Sandhill’s winemaking techniques are designed to enhance, not interfere with,
the naturally occurring fruit flavors in their wines. Two words you will hear
frequently from Howard to describe his winemaking technique are "gentle" and
"non-interventionist". Great fruit, helped along only when necessary using a soft
touch, will result in great single vineyard wine from BC.
You won’t want to miss this great night. Make your reservation today!!
RECEPTION
Grilled Chicken Spoon, Peach Salsa
Butternut Squash & Almond Quiche
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Gris 2015
Hand-harvested from Hidden
Terrace Vineyard. Wonderful
flavours of melon, pear, white peach
and apricot fill the mouth
APPETIZER
Twice Baked Crab Soufflé
Autumn Greens, Pineapple Vinaigrette
WINE PAIRING
Pinot Blanc 2013
This medium-bodied
wine has a soft, smooth
mouth-feel, with just
enough acidity to refresh,
and has flavours of apple,
pear and key lime.
MAIN COURSE
Fraser Valley Duck Breast
With Red Wine Reduction
Truffled Yukon Mashed Potato
WINE PAIRING
Merlot 2013
Garnet colour with a bouquet of blue
plum, ripe black cherry, sweet baking
spice and chocolate.
DESSERT
Okanagan Gala Apple Tart
With Goat Cheese Gratin
WINE PAIRING
Rose 2015
At first taste, expect a refreshing and
juicy wine that is just off-dry with
fruity notes of strawberry, white
peach, cherry and white currant, then
finishing surprisingly dry and spicy
with hints of tea leaves, red berry
and a touch of earth.
$60.00 + tax with wine pairings
$50.00 + tax without wine pairings
The University Club of Victoria
250-721-7935 or [email protected]
The University Club is proud to be hosting & Co-Sponsoring
the inaugural event UnWined, taking place
October 13th at the University Club.
An evening supporting granting wishes of Vancouver Island
children battling life-threatening illnesses.
With local chefs, wineries, breweries, and some great
auction items, along with Master of Ceremonies, Jack Knox,
it is sure to be a wonderful evening.
Get your tickets here:
www.hibid.ca
Beverage Tastings Sponsored by:
More details coming soon including local Chef Sponsors
Dinner & Dance
Saturday, October 22nd
Reception—5:30
Dinner Buffet—6:30
$39.95 per person + tax
Items on the Bavarian Buffet Include..
Brazed Smoked Pulled Pork
Brathühnchen Chicken
Poached Trout with Shrimp & Lobster Sauce
Rustic Potatoes
Pickled Herring
Weisswurst & Bratwurst Sausages
Winekraut
Pichelsteiner Meat Stew
Black Forest Cake
Rote Grütze Stewed Fruit
Apple & Walnut Strudel
AND MUCH MORE!
Featuring Live Entertainment by
Johnny Vallis—Johnny enjoys an
audience ready to have fun.
He is not just singing, but telling
stories, creating characters and
becoming them ...
Family Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 29th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Featuring a spooky buffet lunch, live
magic by Vinny the Vampire & crafts!!
$21.95+tax for adults
$12.95+tax for children
We encourage members & guests to
come dressed in their Halloween Best!
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‘Don’t Fence Me In’ is Bill Zuk’s second solo exhibition at the
University Club. The current body of artwork features a bison print
selected for Victoria’s Government House permanent collection,
samples from a Saanich Hall exhibition earlier in the year, and a new
selection of prints dealing with transformations of the Canadian
prairies. These transformations depict a time of moving from ‘wild to
tame’, when fences broke up the landscape into measured areas of
containment and when grasslands were turned into pastures and
grain fields with the advent of mechanization. ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ is
about a world of contrasts, a world that fuses the old with the new.
Bill Zuk is an award winning
multimedia artist whose work
excels in printmaking, sculpture,
digital art, and film. He received
the Ambassador of the Arts award
from the Metchosin International
Summer School of the Arts in 2015.
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Lunch Buffet
Every Wednesday come to your Club to enjoy a lunch buffet
prepared by our culinary team.
Served from 11:30am-2:00pm for $15.95 plus taxes
TGIF BBQ’s
Every Friday we will feature a BBQ Lunch and Dinner
Lunch 11:30am to 2:00pm
$16.95 + GST Per Adult
$ 9.95 + GST Per Child 12 Years and Under
Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm
$18.95 + GST Per Adult
$10.95 + GST Per Child 12 Years and Under
Chef’s September Prix Fixe
$24.95 plus taxes
Camas Dining Room-Three Course Dinner Menu
Starter: Chilled Seafood Salad, Herb Vinaigrette
Entree: Crispy Corn Tilapia with Red Pepper Mayonnaise
 Dessert: Chocolate Truffle Pie
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Please note: Cancellation of reservations are appreciated a
minimum of 48 hours in advance of your dining or special event
reservations.
The University Club of Victoria
Contact us at 250-721-7935 or [email protected]
Corn & Avocado Salsa
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Serves 4
3 ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cubed
1 red onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon minced garli
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
salt and black pepper to taste
Method
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1. Place the corn in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil.
Cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, and cool in
cold water. Use a knife to scrape kernels from the cobs.
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2. Place kernels in a medium bowl. Stir in avocados, red onion, bell pepper,
and garlic. Add cumin, red pepper flakes, and cilantro. Mix in vinegar, olive oil,
and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Inniskillin Okanagan Estate
Series Chardonnay:
This Chardonnay is light straw in colour, with grapefruit and citrus aromas and
hints of toasty oak. The well balanced palate, is fresh with a lively acidity. The wine
is medium to light in body, and has a lasting finish.
Phillips Blue Buck Ale:
The Blue Buck is a legendary beast, featuring a robust, malt-forward body
underpinned with crisp northwest hops. Well balanced and highly drinkable.
The University Club of Victoria
Contact us at 250-721-7935 or [email protected]
Please note The University Club will be closed on
Saturday, September 3 & Monday, September 5, 2016 and
will reopen for lunch on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Lunch Service
Monday to Friday 11:30am-2:00pm
Camas Room Dining
Monday to Saturday
5:00pm-8:00pm
Bar & Lounge Hours
Monday to Friday 11:30am-10:00pm
Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Please note the Club is closed on Sundays.
For Reservations
Phone: 250-721-7935 Email: [email protected]
Website: club.uvic.ca
Please note: Cancellation of reservations are appreciated a
minimum of 48 hours in advance of your dining or special event
reservations.
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