March 2020 Newsletter

March 2020 Newsletter

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March 2020 Volume 303

ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB Platinum Club of America

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BRUNCH Easter

SUNDAY, 12 APRIL SEATING TIMES: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM EGG ROLLS: 9:45 AM, 12:45 PM & 3:45 PM $60 ADULTS | $29 AGES 5-11 | $13 AGES 2-4 SEATING ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ON THE SECOND & THIRD FLOORS OF ANCC ARLINGTON GRILLE CLOSED FOR NORMAL SERVICE. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND OPEN 12 MARCH

Arlington Clubhouse

Fairfax Clubhouse 3315 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 359-5825

1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 521-6800

Club Officers

Chairman of the Board: Mr. Raighne C. Delaney Club Vice President: Col D'Anne E. Spence, USAF Club Treasurer: CAPT John F. Manning, Jr., USN, Ret.

Club President: COL Joseph A. Simonelli, Jr., USA, Ret. Club Secretary: Col Arthur E. White, USMC, Ret. General Manager/COO: Mr. Patrick King, CCM, CCE

GOLF

Upcoming Golf Events Arlington March 29 - "B" Team Qualifier April 27 to May 1 - Golf Course Maintenance

I f you dare, come play in the Superintendent’s Revenge on Saturday, 7 March at Fairfax. The two-person scramble format will leave you and your partner scratching your heads. The course set-up will be somewhere between “Wicked Hard” and “Totally Unfair.” Hey, it’ll be fun – for Carmen and his crew! The field is limited to the first 64 teams entered. For more information and to enter, click here. SUPERINTENDENT'S Revenge Demo Day Extravaganza Saturday, 18 April 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Arlington Practice Facility Come and try the newest technology from Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Taylor Made and others! tournament format is one of the favorite formats of the year. The field is limited to the first 32 teams entered. This event sells out quickly every year! For more information and to enter beginning March 4, click here. Tournament Spring Kick-Off The Spring Kick-Off Golf Tournament will be held on April 4 at Fairfax. This

April 13 - Golf Outing April 18 - DEMO DAY April 20 - Golf Outing April 27 - Golf Outing Fairfax

March 7 - Superintendent's Revenge April 4 - Spring Kick-off Scramble April 5 - "B" Team Qualifier April 6 to 10 - Golf Course Maintenance April 19 - Mixed Couples

Attention Junior Golfers: If you have NOT been receiving Junior Golf emails, please sned your email address to Jimmy Kowalski, PGA, to receive information throughout the year!

2020 Men's Spring & Summer 'A' Teams The Virginia State Golf Association Men's Regular 'A' team spring season for Northern Virginia will start in late March/ early April, and the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Regular A-team summer season takes place in July. All matches played at scratch. For those with a handicap index of 3.8 or lower an A-team intra-squad match will be held on Sunday, 8 March at ARL. At the completion of the match, the team roster for Spring 2020 will be set. If you have any questions about the ANCC Men’s ‘A’ Team, please contact co-cap- tains Matt Bravo at (703) 997-7172 or Chris Ironroad at (703) 350-2922.

The Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Senior ‘A’ Team competition matches will begin in April and continue into the first part of May as needed. Division winners will proceed on to play single elimination quarter, semi-final, and final matches. We need the best senior golfers, age 55+, to represent ANCC. Selection criteria for the team matches will be based on the 1 April handicaps (which are expected to be current and accurate). All matches are played at scratch. If you have a handicap of (6) or below and are interested in being considered for the team, contact the team co-captains, Steve Galing at (703) 407-0703 or Lynn Wessman at (703) 626-4313. 2020 WMGA Senior Men's 'A' Team

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GOLF

2020 ANCC Men's 'B' Team & Qualifying The ANCC Men's "B" Team competition begins late April. It's a great way to meet other Members and play golf against other clubs. It's open to all men with course handicaps ranging from 5-16. Matches are held on Saturdays/Sundays from April - July with playoffs going from Aug. - October. Tryouts will be held on 29 March at ARL and 5 April at FFX. Click here for more, or contact Steve Woolwine . are played at scratch on Wednesdays about 10:30 to 11:30 AM. ANCC needs low handicap senior golfers 50 years of age and older to play on the team. For more information, click here , or contact the Team Captains, Lynn Wessman and Peter Jacobi . SGLNV - Senior Golf League of Northern Virginia The Senior Golf League of Northern Virginia was founded in 2004 to promote friendly competition between golfers at Country Clubs. Matches

a brief business meeting before we head to the course for a 9-hole scramble at 2:00 PM. For this event, teams will be assigned, and no handicaps are required. We hope to see you there! CWGO welcomes new members all year round! Interested in joining? Please contact Rebecca Gansca , Membership Chair for more information. We'd love to play with you in 2020!

Women's Nine Hole Golf Organization

We always welcome new members throughout the year! Please contact Sally Mitchell, Membership Chairman, at (703) 409-1438 for questions. The Spring Luncheon will be held Tuesday, 24 March at ARL. Please sign-up here starting 24 February. Yearly event sign-ups start at 11:30 and lunch at noon. The deadline for signing up is 12 March. For further information contact Chairman Carole Colburn at (703) 836-1050. We have bi-weekly play April - Oct. Regular competitions are held in 3 handicap flights on Tuesday mornings at FFX and Fridays at ARL. The first day of regular play for the season will be Friday, 3 April at FFX. The Rules Clinics will be held on 11 March at FFX and 13 March at ARL from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Greg Scott, Director of ANCC Golf will discuss the New World Handicap System. All Members are encouraged to attend. Winter Golf ends 31 March. A total of ten rounds must be played at ANCC courses and posted by this date. For information contact Mary Fields, Winter Chairman at (703) 698-9427.

Women's 18-Hole Golf Organization

WGO-18 Gears Up for 2020: The 18-Hole Women’s Golf Organization is gearing up for the 2020 season and invites all members (including prospective new members) to attend the following events: • 4 timely and exciting 1-hour Golf Clinics covering (1) Putting/Chipping, (2) Bunkers, (3) Driver/Fairway Metals and (4) Iron/Hybrids on 19 March, 25 March, 1 April and 9 April – each one hour session starting at 11:00 AM. Details are available here. • Our season-opening Spring Luncheon on 31 March. Please sign up here . • A full schedule of twice-weekly Play Day and Tournaments starting April 3rd. The 2020 WGO-18 Golf Event calendar is available here . If you have not yet joined the WGO-18 or are interested in learning more, now is the time to contact new Member Chair Jan Albers .

Career Women's Golf Organization

Announcing the 2020 Spring Kickoff! Save the date for 28 March. The Spring Kickoff will begin with a social hour at 11:00 AM at the Arlington Clubhouse, followed by lunch and

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE

AUTHOR SERIES - THURSDAY, 23 APRIL CUTLER DAWSON - FROM THE SEA TO THE C-SUITE

$6 PER PERSON. RECEPTION STARTS AT 6:30 PM AND SPEAKER STARTS AT 7:00 PM.RESERVATIONS REQUIRED AND OPEN 24 MARCH

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WINTER HAPPY HOUR A TRIP TO THE SKI LODGE

WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 5 STAR BALLROOM 7:00 TO 9:00 PM $27 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS REQUIRED CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE

Bourbon, BBQ & Cigars

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Friday, 3 April 7:00 to 10:00 PM on the ground level patio

$65 Per Person - includes 2 cigars, bourbon tasting, bbq themed light bites and an ancc logo tasting glass to take home. reservations required and open 3 march

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Grille IN THE Italian Night Every Tuesday Night 5:30 to 8:30PM $18 Adults -$12 Children Waffle & Omelet Bar Every Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM $18 Adults -$12 Children Prime Rib Buffet Every Sunday 5:30 to 8:30 PM $28 Adults -$17 Children Kids Buffet Every Friday Night 5:00 PM to Close $18 Adults -$12 Children

SUNDAY Brunch SEATINGS AT 10:00 AM AND 12:30 PM RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED - HERE OR CALL EXT. 1225 $27 ADULTS $16 AGES 5-11 $5 AGES 0-4 LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH IS CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHWITH PIANIST ANGELA LAVELLE - $32 FOR ADULTS

IN THE SUN ROOM

Tuesday, 17 march 7:00 to 9:30 PM $39 Adults | $12 Ages 2-11 join us to celebrate with an irish themed buffet, green beer and a performance from the boyle school of irish dance. dress code is casual. click here for more and to register!

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FAIRFAX CLUBHOUSE

Sunday, 12 april 48 EASTER BRUNCH Seating times every hour on the hour from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - egg hunt will begin at 12:30 pm $47 adults - $24 kids - $14 toddlers click here to register

shrimp nights

18 MARCH WEDNESDAY

15 APRIL WEDNESDAY

5:00 TO 7:30 PM $26 ADULTS|$16 KIDS

MARCH

MONDAY HOURS & TUESDAY - CLOSED - WEDNESDAY -FRIDAY 11:00 AM TO 8:00 PM SATURDAY & Sunday 8:00 AM TO 8:00 PM OF

OPERATION

SEAFOOD BUFFET FRIDAY, 10 APRIL RESERVATIONS OPEN 10 MARCH breakfast buffet EVERY SUNDAY

prime rib buffet EVERY SATURDAY 5:00 TO 7:30 PM $26 ADULTS|$16 KIDS

social hour EVERY THURSDAY 5:00 TO 7:00 PM COMPLIMENTARY HOR D'OEUVRES

9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM $14 ADULTS|$9 KIDS

Trivia Night THURSDAY, 19 MARCH

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7:00PM FOOD SERVED | 7:30PM TRIVIA BEGINS $25 PER PERSON INCLUDES A DRAFT BEER OR GLASS HOUSE WINE. HOSTED BY JONATHAN SANDS AND JEFF SHELTON. PLEASE SIGN UP IN TEAMS OF 6, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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March 2020

Fitness Center hours are 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 7 days a week. Women’s steam room and men’s sauna are operational from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Members wishing to access the building before/after business hours need a PIN, apply here. Group Exercise Schedule The "Big Three" Seminar Wednesday, 11 March at 7:30 AM and Thursday, 12 March at Noon in the Fitness Center

FITNESS

CSI - Core Stretch Integration Mon./Wed. at 6:00 PM A workout that blends Pilates exercises to build core strength and stability with stretches. Power Yoga Sunday at 4:00 PM An advanced class with higher intensity. Alignment meets power with arm balances and core work with weights. Pilates (all levels) Monday at 8:30AM& 5:00 PM andWednesday at 8:30AM An age-defying, full body workout to gain core strength, flexibility, balance and posture! Yoga Fusion Monday at 9:45 AM, Wednesday at 6:00 AM and Saturday at 8:45 AM Yoga combined with strength training and deep stretching. Golf Flexibility Seminar Sunday, 8 March at 1:00 PM in the Group Exercise Studio Back by popular demand! Personal trainer and certified golf fitness specialist Denny Pinch will teach specific stretches designed to correct your flexibility issues and im- prove your golf game! Cost is $20 per person. Please click here to register and learn more!

Classes meet in the Group Fitness Studio on the main level of the Clubhouse. Classes that lack sufficient participation may be canceled. Please register by clicking here . All classes are offered on a subscription basis. Between the 15 th & 25 th of each month, Members may sign up for the following month’s classes here, by calling extension 1234, or by e-mailing John Porter . For more informaton, click here.

The "Big 3" is about the most important fundamentals of the squat, the row and the press. Adam Gleason will teach a warm-up, explain and demonstrate the exercise, and give examples of advanced forms of each movement. Please click here to register and learn more!

Fitness Fusion Tuesday (for beginners) and Thursday at 8:30 AM Step aerobics, full-body toning & core conditioning in one class! Mind/Body Classes Cardio/Strength Classes Forever Fit Monday at 4:00 PM Fitness Yoga Friday at 5:45 PM Tai Chi Chuan Friday at 9:45 AM and 11:00 AM (for beginners) An ancient exercise embodying concepts of health and movement

Designed specifically for golfers & tennis players, emphasizing positions to open up tight joints. Gentle Yoga Tues./Thurs at 9:45 AM An easy flow to focus on deep breathing, alignment and balance. Yoga Therapy Wednesday at 9:45 AM Release tension while improving postural alignment.

and Thursday at 11:00 AM This class focuses on balance, flexibility & light strengthening. Shock & Awesome Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 AM Come SHOCK your muscles and get in AWESOME shape with Coach Bao! Toning & Abs Tuesday/Thursday at 5:30 & 6:30 PM (6:30 classes are PLUS! which include modified HIIT segments) and Saturday at 10:00 AM A full body workout with an emphasis on core conditioning.

Restorative Yoga Tuesday at 11:00 AM

For those seeking the benefits of a relaxing and gentle practice.

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RACQUET SPORTS

ANCC will continue to offer a Tuesday evening Intraclub League through the indoor season from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. There is an annual $10 participation fee, but then this is a free program and a great way to meet new partners. Click here to sign-up. Contact Pro Neil Bennett for additional information. Ladies' Tuesday Evening Intraclub Tennis League The weekly Saturday morning league will continue through the indoor season. There is an annual $10 participation fee, but then this is a free program and a great no hassle way to meet new tennis partners. Click here to sign-up. Contact Pro Matt King to receive email updates. Men's Saturday Morning Intraclub Tennis League

The ANCC Ladies Open Tennis tradition is over 50 years old. We are a group of women who love to play tennis, and we play during the indoor season, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Our sessions are fun, a little competitive and stress free. Our group provides the maximum freedom in balancing life on and off the court. If a player is unable to play due to vacation, work or another commitment, she does not have to find a substitute. Our group offers the flexibility of playing with more or less than fourplayers, so if you show up you will always play. For more information, please contact the Tennis Pro Shop. Ladies Open Tennis

Junior Clinics

All registration for spring and summer programs will be conducted through online registrations forms on the Club’s website here . Please contact Director of Junior Tennis, Pro Greg Paukstis , if you have any questions or need assistance placing or registering your child. Parents, please be advised that children wearing non-tennis specific shoes will not be able to participate.

On Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, we will be conducting a Ladies' Evening Clinic. These clinics will consist of drills and strategy. The hour and a half session will help players craft their doubles skills. For intermediate to advanced players only. For more information, please contact the Pro Shop at (703) 979-5471. The weekly sign-up online will be closed at a maximum of 6 players/week/clinic. Contact the Pro Shop for more information. Cost is $38/participant. Monday Ladies' Evening Clinic

For those Members looking for a fast-paced tennis-based cardio session start to their day, there are weekly Cardio Clinic offerings on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 AM. These clinics are designed to provide an intense workout and certain physical requirements need to be met before joining. Please contact Pro Neil Bennett to see if this clinic is right for you. Cost: $38/participant. Morning Cardio Clinic

For those Members looking for a fast paced mid-day cardio session, there are weekly Cardio Clinic offerings on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. These clinics are designed to provide an intense workout and certain minimum physical requirements need to be met before joining. Please contact Pro Bridget Merrick at (703) 979-5471 to see if this clinic is right for you. Cost: $25/participant. Mid-day Cardio Tennis

For those members looking for a fast paced tennis-based evening cardio session, there are two weekly Cardio Clinic offerings on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM; and on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. These clinics are designed to provide an intense work- out and certain minimum physical requirements need to be met before joining. Please contact Pro Jean-Marc Krone to see if this clinic is the right way for you to get into great shape. Cost: $25/particpant (Tuesday Clinic) and $38/participant (Sunday Clinic). Evening Cardio Clinics

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AQUATICS

ONLY A FEW SHORT MONTHS AND THE POOLS WILL BE OPEN!

Annual Suit Sizing On Sunday, 29 March from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the Annual “Suit Sizing” will occur. Team suits will be available for purchase and pick up from stock on hand. Team shirts, sweatshirts, apparel will be available for purchase. If stock runs out, we will take order for pick-up as well. In addition, please check the website here where items can be previewed and purchased. caps, goggles and an assortment of ANCC

Swim and Dive Registration On Friday, 13 March: Swim and Dive Team Registration will be located here and is open to all Junior Members 18 and under with no size limit restrictions. We will have opportunities for all abilities with the coaches evaluating swimmers to make sure they are placed in the appropriate group. Swim and Dive Team Schedule Please click here to review the swim and dive team practice and meet schedules. We look forward to seeing all of you at the pool!

PROGRAMS FOR THE SEASON: Swim , Dive and Junior Team: Ongoing all season Masters Swim: (19 and older) at Arlington on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Water Aerobics: at both Arlington and Fairfax with classes at FFX on Mon. & Wed., and ARL on Mon/Tues/Thurs & Friday Lessons : Group, 1:1 and Adult Learn to Swim (infant to adult opportunities) IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Saturday, 7 March : Aquatics Job Fair from Noon to 3:00 PM in the Aquatics Fitness Center Main Lobby Friday, 13 March : Swim & Dive Team Registration Opens via SwimTopia Sunday, 29 March : ANCC Swim & Dive Team Suit Sizing and Apparel Day & ANCC Aquatics Job Fair. Both events take place in the Main Clubhouse from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday, 23 May : ARL and FFX Pools Open at 10:00 AM Week of 24 May : Practices for Swim & Dive Team Begin Sunday, 7 June : Masters Swim Begins Week of 8 June : Water Aerobics Begins Friday, 19 June : Blue and Gold 'Kick-Off' Swim Meet and Splash Party at 5:00 PM at the Olympic Pool

Aquatics will be hosting a job fair at the Aquatic and Fitness Center from Noon to 3:00 PM. If you are interested in a seasonal aquatics position at Army Navy Country Club, come on by and meet the team! SATURDAY, 7 MARCH

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JUNIORS

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JUNIORS

SAVE The DATE Annual Father-Daughter Dance... Bows and Bow Ties!

Friday, 24 April 6:00 to 9:00 PM $55 Per Person

Click here for more!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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MEMBERSHIP

Did You Know? ANCC FOUNDATION

Welcome New Members 22 January 2020 to 21 February 2020

Fairfax Clubhouses The overwhelming majority of members think of the Fairfax clubhouse as the current structure. However, two other “permanent” structures filled this role prior to its construction. To learn about the others, click here. This program offers the opportunity for people to enjoy the ANCC lifestyle for a preview of 6 consecutive months with no upfront Initiation Fee and access to all of the Club’s facilities and activities. This is only open to NEWMembers. • One and a half of Resident Monthly Dues • $200.00 per month of Dues applied to participant’s account if he/she joins ANCC at end of his/her Trial Membership as a Resident Member • Initiation Fee locked in at rate when participant starts the program • Full Dining, Tennis, Fitness and Swim Privileges, Golf Privileges (May golf anytime except before 11:00 AM on Saturday mornings) • $50.00/Month Food & Beverage minimum TRIAL MEMBERSHIP SONS AND DAUGHTERS Program Have your children grown up within the Army Navy Country Club family, but have outgrown the age in which they may enjoy the facilities through your Membership? Children of current Members may be eligible for their own Membership at a discounted Initiation

Resident LT Thomas J. Bright, USN Mr. Patrick J. Brown Mr. John F. Cox

ENS Thomas F. Denning IV, USNR MAJ Rodney L. Hall Jr., USARNG VADM William H. Hilarides, USN, Ret.

Col James S. Mehta, USAF Ms. Caitlin Elizabeth Miller Mr. Gregory M. Pearman Ms. Leah H. Sloane Absent ENS Tyson J. Stickler, USN Social Mr. James O`C Gentry III

BE AN ANCC AMBASSADOR Word of Mouth Referral is the best way to bring new Members to the Club! Recruit a new Resident Member & receive a $300 credit that you can spend throughout the Club. Does not include new Members who join under the Newly Commissioned, No Initiation Fee category. The $300 credit may be applied to everything except Dues, Capital Infusion, Initiation Fees & the Employee Appreciation Fund. Member must be the Primary Sponsor to receive the $300 credit. The credit may not be applied retroactively.

Fee if they meet eligibility criteria. Click here for more information.

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MARCH 2020 CALENDAR

Arlington Events - Navy • Fairfax Events - Gray • Links to Registration Page(s) - Light Blue Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Waffle & Omelet Buffet Prime Rib Buffet

ARL Grille, 1924, Sun Room, Catering Office CLOSED

ARL Italian Night Duplicate Bridge

Breakfast Buffet FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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ARL Grille, 1924, Sun Room, Catering Office CLOSED

ARL Italian Night Duplicate Bridge

Waffle & Omelet Buffet Prime Rib Buffet ANCC High Tea

ARL Kids Buffet

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

Breakfast Buffet FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Winter Happy Hour

ARL Italian Night Duplicate Bridge St. Patrick's Day Celebration

ARL Grille, 1924, Sun Room, Catering Office CLOSED

Waffle & Omelet Buffet Prime Rib Buffet

ARL Kids Buffet

Trivia Night FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Shrimp Night FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

Breakfast Buffet FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Waffle & Omelet Buffet Prime Rib Buffet

ARL Grille, 1924, Sun Room, Catering Office CLOSED

ARL Italian Night Duplicate Bridge

ARL Kids Buffet

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

Breakfast Buffet FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Champagne Sunday Brunch Waffle & Omelet Buffet Prime Rib Buffet

ARL Grille, 1924, Sun Room, Catering Office CLOSED

ARL Italian Night Duplicate Bridge

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

FFX Mixed Grille, Catering, Front Offices CLOSED

Breakfast Buffet FFX 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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