Fashion Show Luncheon with Chico`s!

TheBeaconClub
March 2015
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Member Report ............................................1
Club Events ...............................................1-6
Weekly Features ...........................................4
Wine Features of the Month .......................4
Reciprocity and Private Rooms ...................7
Upcoming Events .........................................7
Member News & Notes ...............................8
Member Report
With dues season upon
us, here are just a few
reminders. We will be asking
you this year to supply us
with your current contact
numbers, email address,
business or occupation, and
a signed and returned proxy.
Each of these items will help
us serve you better in the
New Year. Everyone who
provides this information
on or before April 30th,
and whose account balance
is current, will again
receive Club Vouchers.
Fashion Show
Luncheon with Chico’s!
Monday, March 2nd 11:30am
Spring Strategy
Color Your World!
Join us for this dazzling presentation of the
newest ‘Color Your World’ fashions from Chico’s.
The winter is cold and getting old, so it’s time
to think about what’s NEW for spring! Chico’s
has assembled a colorful collection of fresh and
innovative styles for your tableside viewing.
Enjoy a Cosmo or Mimosa with friends, while
planning your new spring wardrobe! The cost is
$18 per person, which includes tax and gratuity.
Call us at 269-343-9000 for reservations.
On a different note, it’s
nine degrees as this is being
written, and we just received
over 12 inches of snow. But
remember, spring is around
the corner. Regardless
of the weather, the Deck
will be open on March
21st, as it was in 2014.
We have put our Staff’s culinary creativity to the test. They
We look forward to
serving you soon.
selection to be placed on the new Spring Menu. Please stop
The Beacon Club’s
New Lounge Burger
have been challenged to create our new “Lounge Burger.”
The top three most sumptuous burgers will be offered
throughout the month of March, with the highest selling
in and enjoy a tasty burger and help us select the winner!
Tom DeGroot
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Club Events
Marvelous Mondays in March!
Member Birthday
and Anniversary
Celebration
Enjoy one of four specially
Monday, March 2nd
created Chef’s Pasta Entrées,
If you were married or born in
including a House Salad
March this party is for you and
and Dinner Rolls.
your family and friends. Your
Choose one of these entrées
celebration begins with 40% off
and receive the second
the evening’s dinner features
of equal or lesser value
for everyone in your group. A
with our compliments.
festive dessert will be served
as our treat. All members
who are celebrating their
Two for One Night
Senior Night
Monday, March 9th
Monday, March 16th
Our March menu
selections are:
birthday or anniversary will
Shrimp Linguine $21.95
receive a glass of champagne
Linguine Italiano $17.95
included in the price of
Chicken Florentine $19.95
their meal at this event.
Our March features are:
Club Classic Filet with
Montreal Seasonings
Pan Fried Walleye
On this evening, we offer a
special four choice menu to
Members 62 and over.
This month’s selections are:
Great Lakes Yellow Perch $12.95
Char-Grilled Top Sirloin $14.95
Baked Tilapia $12.95
Chicken Dijonnaise $9.95
The entrées include a cup of Homemade
Soup, Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Tea or
Soda, and a Chef’s Choice Dessert. All
other accompaniments are ala Carte.
Our regular menus will
also be available.
Small Plates Night
Sonoma Valley Sirloin $23.95
Monday, March 23rd
All entrées are served with House
White Cheddar Twice
Baked Soufflé $8.95
Salad and Dinner Rolls.
Our regular menus will
also be available.
Swedish Meatballs $7.95
Salmon Cakes with Dill Sauce $6.95
Shrimp Tempura $6.95
Chicken Oscar
Blue Cheese Fondue with Buffalo
Chicken Nuggets and Celery,
served with Crostini $9.95
All selections include a
House Salad, Baked Potato
and Dinner Rolls.
Our regular menus will
Philly Beef Eggrolls with Sweet
and Savory Dipping Sauce $8.95
also be available.
All items are served Ala Carte.
Our regular menus will also be available.
For reservations call 269-343-9000
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St. Patrick’s Day Party
Tuesday, March 17th
Everyone is a wee bit Irish on St. Patty’s Day, so don your green finery and join us
for our ‘all day’ Emerald Isle Celebration! Chef Ian will be offering your favorite
traditional Irish delights. All the important names will be there … the Jamesons,
the Bushmills and the Guinnesses. Make sure you’re not left out! 6268WC
Pub Treats (served all day)
Dinner Features
Rueben Fritters with Savory
Mustard Dipping Sauce $8.95
Corned Beef and Cabbage
12 oz. of Corned Beef, Boiled Cabbage,
Mashed Potatoes and Carrots $16.95
Scotch Eggs $6.25
Lunch Features
Corned Beef and Cabbage
8 oz. of Fresh Shaved Corned Beef,
Boiled Cabbage and Carrots $12.95
Fish and Chips
Tender Cod Batter Dipped and Flash
Fried with House Cut Fries $11.95
Hash and Eggs
Tender Corned Beef tossed with
Diced Onion and Shredded Potatoes,
topped with a Poached Egg $9.95
Dublin Rueben
Fresh Shaved Corned Beef, Cabbage Kraut,
White Cheddar and Thousand Island
Dressing served on Dark Pumpernickel,
with House Cut Fries or Chips $10.95
Potato Salmon
Fresh Salmon Encased in a Potato and
Horseradish Crust served over Wilted
Greens with Jamison Cream Sauce $23.95
Steamed Shrimp
1 Pound of Guinness Steamed Shrimp
served with Boiled Vegetables and
Mashed Potatoes $21.95
Emerald Isle Chicken
Crispy Oven Roasted Airline Chicken Breast
Stuffed with Spinach and Bacon, served
with Lemon Butter Chardonnay Sauce over
Mashed Potatoes and Boiled Carrots $19.95
Irish Dessert Feature
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake $5.95
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Simply Seafood
Wine Dinner
Battle of the
Beacon Buffet
Sunday, March 22nd
5:00pm
Monday, March 30th
6:00pm
Chef Ian Frost will team up
with Marc Pollack from Great
Lakes Wine and Spirits to
bring you a tasty selection
of seafood and wine. 5223
March has five Mondays,
so as a special treat, we are
splitting up the Staff into two
teams to each create a buffet
for you to enjoy. From the
kitchen, team leaders Ryan
Bozich and Ryan Keegan will
be the creative minds behind
the food for the night. The
Front of the House Staff will
join a team and help set up
and decorate one of our buffet
rooms. Join us for a fun night
and try some creative new
dishes. Vote for the team
that has put together the best
food and presentation. One
night…two buffets…lots of
fun! $15.95 per person
Appetizer Course
Champagne Brined
Oysters with Caviar
and Seaweed Salad
Salad Course
Warm Octopus and Calamari
Salad with Arugula, Red
Onion and Radish
Pasta Course
Seafood Cioppino over
Triple Cheese Lasagna
Main Course
Wood Roasted Tuna with
Puttanesca Tapenade
over Spaghetti Squash
Dessert Course
Sweet Thai Chili Shrimp
Crème Brûlée with Spicy
Sriracha Sugar Crust
$56 per person for
Wine Club Members
$70 per person for all
other Members
Game on!
Bring your friends to the
Club for lunch and your game
of choice. Euchre, Bridge or
Mahjong, to name a few!
Lunch will be served before
or after your game, whichever
you prefer. So join us, where
the fuss and muss are always
on us! Call 269-343-9000
for your game table.
Weekly Features
Wine Down Wednesdays
Our wine selections are
continuing to receive very
good member reviews under
the direction of Eric Chard.
On Wednesdays, excluding
holidays, we will take
50% off our Premium Wine
List bottle prices for Wine
Club Members. All other
members will receive 30%
off of their bottle purchase.
Prime Time
Prime Rib Thursdays
Our very popular Lounge Cut
of Prime Rib will be offered
every Thursday for $13.95,
including your choice of
Potato and Dinner Rolls.
Friday/Saturday Look for
weekend dinner features in
our weekly email blasts.
Wine Feature for March
Concha y Toro Gran
Reserva Carmenere
“Intense, purple-red color with
fragrant aromas of blueberries,
damson plums, chocolate and a
hint of white pepper. Dense, rich
texture on the palate highlighting
flavors of black fruits, with soft,
sweet tannins and a good finish.”
$12 per glass
$35 per bottle
Wine Club Members
receive a 20% discount.
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 5th
Easter Sunday is on April 5th. Easter Brunch reservations always fill up fast, and it’s
not too early to make yours. Seating times are: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.
Please note, to accommodate our Members, each seating time is 1½ hours.
Easter Brunch Highlights:
Hand Carved Prime Rib
Salmon Dijonnaise
Hand Carved Honey Ham
Potato Cakes
Made to Order Omelets
Cauliflower Lorraine
Quiche
Smoked Salmon
Fresh Fruit Display
Shrimp Cocktail
Cheesy Potatoes
Eggs Benedict
Honey Glazed Carrots
Caramelized Apple Strata
Champagne Chicken
Bacon and Sausage
Pasta Kalamazoo
Macaroni and Cheese
Assorted Breads, Salads and Desserts
Children’s Items
Breakfast items will be available until 1:00pm.
Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95
Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95
Children 4-10. . . . . . . . . . $10.95
Children 3 and under . . . . . Free
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10th
Treat your Mother and Grandmother to our traditional Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet!
Seating times are: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.
Please note, to accommodate our Members, each seating time is 1½ hours. 7167C
Easter Brunch Highlights:
Hand Carved Prime Rib
Salmon Dijonnaise
Hand Carved Honey Ham
Potato Cakes
Made to Order Omelets
Cauliflower Lorraine
Quiche
Smoked Salmon
Fresh Fruit Display
Shrimp Cocktail
Cheesy Potatoes
Eggs Benedict
Honey Glazed Carrots
Caramelized Apple Strata
Pasta Kalamazoo
Champagne Chicken
Macaroni and Cheese
Assorted Breads, Salads and Desserts
Bacon and Sausage
Children’s Items
Breakfast items will be available until 1:00pm.
Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95
Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95
Children 4-10. . . . . . . . . . $10.95
Children 3 and under . . . . . Free
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Beacon Club
Member Committees
Private and Semi
Private Rooms
As a Member of the Beacon
Club, if you are interested
in serving on any of the
following Club Committees
to further create an enjoyable
dining experience for our
Members, contact Tom or
Eric at 269-343-9000.
Book one of our dining
rooms for business or
social events, whatever
the occasion! Let us
put our 68 years of
experience to work for
you. Consider these facts:
• Social/Special Events
• Easy access for
out-of-towners from I-94
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• Several private rooms
for groups large or small
• All rooms can be
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Easter Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 5th
Birthday and
Anniversary Celebration
Monday, April 6th
• Free Wi-Fi
Reciprocal
Club News
Please welcome our
newest addition:
The Terminal City Club
Vancouver, BC, Canada
604-681-4121
www.tcclub.com
This wonderful club,
located in the downtown
financial district, was
founded in 1892. It
is one of Canada’s
most distinguished
Private Clubs.
• Many food choices
available at a variety
of price points
• The ability to
accommodate special
food requirements
(Vegetarian, Gluten
Free, Allergies, etc.)
• Members do not
pay room charges
• Personal assistance with
your event planning
from start to finish
To get started,
contact Eric or Tom
at 269-343-9000.
Two for One Night
Monday, April 13th
Taxpayers Bawl
Wednesday, April 15th
Senior Night
Monday, April 20th
Bistro Night
Monday, April 27th
Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10th
indicates Wine Club Prices apply
5830 Portage Road • Phone: 269-343-9000 • Fax: 269-343-6405 • www.TheBeaconClub.com
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Member News & Notes
• Proms, High School and College Graduations are
fast approaching. Call us for reservations!
• Dues Renewal Mailings. You will receive your 2015-2016
Membership Renewal Packet soon. Be sure to return your Membership
materials prior to April 30th in order to receive Club Vouchers.
• Looking for a gift for that ‘hard to buy for’ person?
Club Gift Cards or Gift Memberships may be just the answer.
• Gordon Food Service has informed us that the Pepperidge Farm
Company is having manufacturing difficulties with prepackaged crackers.
We are told this will continue until the end of March at the earliest.
Hours of Operation:
Lunch
Monday - Friday
11:30am - 4:30pm
Dinner
Monday - Thursday
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Happy Hour
(Lounge, Library and Deck)
Monday - Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
5830 Portage Road
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002
KALAMAZOO, MI
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