A MESSAGE TO PHOENIX CLUB MEMBERS FROM THE PRESIDENT

The Phoenix Club

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No vemb er 2018 SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS

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Dear Members, Who’s ready to Gobble til you Wobble? The month of Turkey fun is here at the Phoenix Club! But before we get into what November holds in store…we need to give thanks early for all of our volunteers that really made October a true Oktoberfest month. From the first Bear’s Tailgate party of the season, to getting some items cleaned and fixed to a crafty day of good food, new members and lots of fun. The weather didn’t always play our game…but the members still made every one of our events memorable. So thank you all for volunteering your time and talents. Danke Schoen! A huge shout out goes to the Nominating Committee for doing a fantastic job searching out those members who are willing to step up and give their time and commit to being an Officer or being on the Board of Trustees. It’s not always an easy task to find those right individuals, so thank you. With that being said, the nominations are located on the board along with those individuals that are interested in being on the board and have 20 signatures of good standing members that are support-ing those nominees. Voting day is Wednesday, November 21st. We look for-ward to seeing our members come out and vote for those nominees who they would like to see represent and keep moving the Phoenix Club forward in 2019 and beyond. I would also like to thank all of our Veterans for their service! Don’t forget about one of the biggest days of the year…it’s our Annual Turkey Raf-fle on Sunday, November 4th. We are

looking for some volunteers to help us through out the day. The sign up sheet is on the board. Reminder, this is an Adults Only event. Our Holiday Charity Wrap-ping Party takes place on Saturday, November 17th followed by Outdoor Bowl-ing in the evening. We will be sure that the team is dressed for the weather. Our Holiday Kick Off Family Pizza Party happens on November 24th. Those are just a few highlights for this month, you can see more inside this newsletter. Friendly reminder…We will be closed on Thanksgiving, but we hope you will have a TURKEYTASTIC Day and we Thank You for your membership and continued support! Don’t forget to give thanks to those around you. Heads up members…we know that NYE can sometimes be a last minute decision. Don’t let that be the case this year. Please be sure to make your reservations for our 1980s throwback New Year’s Eve Party. Tickets will be $30 per person and include Dinner, DJ, Midnight Toast, Games and Prizes. We will start taking reservations on November 4th. Like, totally for sure…you don’t want to miss out on like all the totally awesome fun. And yes, your favorite 80’s apparel is welcome. Let this be a month of Appreciation and Thanks! Very best, Lisa Linden President

OFFICERS

President

Vice President

Financial Secretary

Recording Secretary

Club Manager

BOARD MEMBERS

Chairman

Trustees

Lisa Linden

Jon Wullbrandt

Betty Chandler

Jules Owen

Don Clemen

Wayne Biles

Howie Burns

Brian Deuchler

James Miller

Robert Reichardt

Fred Silva

John Stumpf

Margie Thorgesen

Craig Bonifas

1980’s Throw Back

News Year’s Eve Party

December 31

6:00PM-1:00AM

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VOLUNTEER—Volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers make the club successful.

Volunteering is fun. Please contact a board member or officer

if you would like to help out.

DAILY

LUNCH SPECIALS

Cheese American Swiss Cheddar Mozzarella Pepper Jack

Toppings Green Olives Black Olives Lettuce Tomato Raw Onion

Grilled Onion Jalapeno Peppers Mushrooms Bacon

Sauces: Mayo Salsa BBQ Marinara

TUESDAYS:- Ribeye Steak Sandwich with French fries WEDNESDAYS: Chicken Buffet with Salad Bar THURSDAYS: Build A Burger Served on a toasted Kaiser roll, Includes French fries, pickles and your choice of:

FRIDAYS: 2 piece Cod or 6 piece Shrimp with fries or baked and Salad Bar

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, President sat down with LeAnn, a Phoenix Club Cook for another quick chat. LL: Where Did You Grow Up? LP: Sandwich, IL LL: What brought you to The Phoenix Club? LP: I live in the neighborhood and like to gamble! LL: Favorite Sandwich to Serve? LP: PB & J LL: First Concert? LP: Bachman Turner Overdrive & Beach Boys in Joliet

and even left a quarter on someone’s toilet!

LL: Favorite Sports Team? LP: Chicago Bears LL: Final Meal? LP: Pizza LL: Favorite Season? LP: Summer LL: Anything Specific on Your Buck List? LP: Going to Cuba and riding horses in Texas

LL: Something no one knows about you? LP: I’m pleading the 5th

LL: Finish this line…”I’m a Badass Because”… LP: I AM!

Quick Chat with the Phoenix Club Staff

Manager’s November Monthly Specials

Sunday $2.00 Lite Bottles

Monday $2.75 Captain and Cokes

Tuesday $1.25 Drafts (Domestic only)

Wednesday $2.00 Bud Lights

Thursday Reduced Drink & Pizza Prices

Friday $2.75 All Wine

Saturday $2.25 Michelob Ultra SPECIAL EVENTS VOID DRINK SPECIALS

Tuesday Night Dinner Specials Nov 6 Taco Buffet Nov 13 Chicken Buffet Nov 20 Burgers & Chops

Nov 27 Beef Stew and Menu

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.

Pay Dues for 2019 by Feb. 28th

Thank you to...

CLEAN UP/FIX UP DAY

Bonnie Linden, Don Clemen, Jim Miller,

Margie Thorgesen, Wayne Biles,

Craig Bonifas, John and Marge Stumpf

who painted and fixed and made our club

look better.

FAMILY HALLOWEEN COSTUME

PARTY AND PIZZA NIGHT CREW

Including Craig Bonifas, Tim White, Jules

Owen, Jim Stumpenhorst, Darryl Cook,

LeAnn Phelps and Cindy Fitzpatrick

TUESDAY NIGHT COOKING CREWS

FRIDAY NIGHT COOKING CREWS

THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA

THANK YOUI to Lisa Linden for

challenging our minds on Thursday Night.

HOMECOMING 2018

Craft Show-Thank you to Margie

Thorseson for planning and organizing the

craft show.

Pig Roast-Thank you to Don and Kris

Schleining and Louise and Al May and

crew for a fabulous pig roast dinner.

BEARS TAILGATE PARTIES Thank you to Yogi and the Tailgate Team

for 2 great tailgate parties in October.

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!

You Are Invited! To: The Phoenix Club Monthly Membership Meetings Who: All Phoenix Club Members When: The third Wednesday of each month Next meeting November 21, 2018 When and Where 7:00PM downstairs at The Phoenix Club How long will the meeting last? 15-20 minutes.

Member Spotlight Our 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.

Meet Your Fellow Member Tom Hinterlong His favorite song on the jukebox is “My Way” byFrank Sinatra.

LL: How long have you been a member? TH: 31 years...My favorite Father-n-law, Don Soderdahl signed me up

LL: Favorite part about being a member at The Phoenix Club? TH: Thirsty Thursday and the people you get to talk to...

LL: Drink of choice? TH: Captain and Diet Coke

LL: Where do you work and what do you do for them? TH: Sergeant for the Aurora Police Department

LL: Best part of your job? TH: Dealing with people

LL: Favorite pastime? TH: Sand dunes and the monster bus (You should ask Tom to see a picture...it’s very cool!)

LL: First Concert? TH: Bob Seger

P.S. I’m a badass because... I do what has to be done!

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.

PHOENIX CLUB ELECTIONS Voting is open on

November 21 from 12:00 noon until the start of the November General Membership Meeting at 7:00PM

Positions: President

Vice President Recording Secretary Financial Secretary 3 Board Members

Candidates names are available for review on the bulletin board in the front room.

Voting is open to all regular members. (No spouse or widow members)

Thank you to all our Veterans for their service

to our country.

On the weekend of Nov. 9-12, all member veterans are invited to enter a special raffle to win $25 in Phoenix Club money. Stop by the Phoenix Club on November 11 for a complimentary drink and memorial pin.

Every Monday

Food Served at

6:00PM

BINGO begins

at 7:00PM

Open t o t he Pub l ic

Have you

been to a

Phoenix Club

Bears Tailgate Party?

Everyone agrees,

“It’s a great time!”

Come find out Sunday

November 11 9:00AM-noon

November 10

The White Crew Wing Night

November 11

Tailgate Party-Note change of date

November 17

10:00AM Holiday Wrapping Party

7:00PM Outdoor Bowling

November 22

Happy Thanksgiving-Club Closed

November 24

Family Pizza Party

November 29

7:00PM Thursday Night Trivia

December 2

Children’s Christmas Party

December 8

Steak Fry with Homemade Soup

December 16

Bears Tailgate

December 24

Christmas Eve Buffett

December 25

Tom and Jerrys 9:00AM-Noon

December 31

New Years Eve Party

Upcoming Events