Havana Night - September 17, 2009

Last night’s very mellow Havana Night featured a wonderful Cigar Roller named Nestor Castillo, who spent the evening demonstrating his trade of rolling world-class cigars grown from Cuban seed tobacco. Nestor came to us through Oye Productions, and was recommended to us by member Irv Spivak (thank you Irv for all your great connections!)

We may be looking to spice up future Havana Nights with live music or casino tables – what do you think? Would a Monte Carlo theme be the perfect fit for our final Havana Night of the year? Or would you rather heat it up by adding Flamenco dancers or a salsa band to the mix? I did get feedback that meeting other members is a key factor in the continued success of these evenings – should we just keep it simple and step up our game in adding new faces to the mix? I would love to hear what you think – email me with your comments or suggestions for what you want to see at the Club.

Save the Date: Friday, November 20
Hasta la Proxima Vez!

Larissa Lorian
Member Services Manager

Happy New Year!

Resolutions, Words of the Year (my favorite), new gym memberships, Weddings to plan, Clubs to join, Places to visit, Events to plan, Old friends to catch up with and New friends to meet. Don’t you love the beginning of a New Year?

The year ended well for us at The City Club. We appreciate all the business received from our Members and guests and look forward to what this year will bring us.

We have a few upcoming events that we want to share and remind you about:

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 from 5-7pm
City Club Wedding & Event Open Houses- scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month.
Complimentary Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres

Featured vendors: Sugarcoat It Studio cake tastings and Table Décor by Classic Party Rentals.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 6-9pm
Havana Nights- Dennis M Photography Showcase hosted by The City Club sponsored by f. Duncan Reyes events by design, one of San Francisco’s premier event planners.

The Café will be transformed into a Cuban Night! Join us for live music and entertainment, traditional food and flair, signature beverages and private reserve cigars. The night is sure to indulge your senses.
Please contact your Sales & Catering Manager for more information and to RSVP.

Friday, January 23, 2009 from 6-9pm
Urban Winemaker Dinner

$85 inclusive members and hosted member guests
$100 non-members
Featuring:
Connor Brennan, who will share about his Pinot Noir, recognized by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the top 5 wines in the country.
Matt Reidy, of ConnonBrennon Cellars will share about his wine philosophy.
Kian Tavakoli of Keon Wines and a consulting winemaker at Crushpad will share about small lot wineries.

January 29th, 2009 from 7:45 -9: 30 a.m.
Cleopatra Vaughns Non-Profit Leadership Breakfast

Complimentary with reservation
reservations@cityclubsf.com
Featuring:
Michael O'Neill, Ph.D., Professor of Non-Profit Management, University of San Francisco
"Is there really a crisis of confidence in charities?"
This event graciously hosted by The City Club of San Francisco & Board of Governors.

*In Memoriam of Cleopatra Vaughns, Former City Club Board Chair and true community servant.

January 30, 2009 from 6-9pm
City Club Cigar Night

$85 inclusive members and hosted member guests
$100 non-members
Join us for our signature cocktails, and selection of fine cigars.
Menu will include barbecued beef brisket and fixings.



Hope to see you soon!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Michelle Kimmins- Director of Sales & Catering