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French Wine Tasting

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Spring Dinner Buffet

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Wine Pull and Raffle

8:30 p.m.

$30 per person

Includes buffet & wine tasting
Pull tickets $20 - wine values up to $120 Raffle tickets $5 each / 5 for $20 Reservations are necessary Proceeds benefit the University Club Foundation

We have two big milestones to share! Immediate Past President, Warren Abriel (top left with wife Mary Theresa and bottom left with Mayor Kathy Sheehan) was sworn in as the new Chief of the Albany Fire Department. And, Club Vice-President Nate Maloney married his sweetheart Katie OMalley on March 14th.

Proudly Presented by the University Club of Albany Foundation

Off the Record, our favorite rock n roll lounge band, will be in the Grille Room from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, April 4th. They are VERY popular, so be sure to call ahead to make dinner reservations (ala carte served 5-9 p.m.). Call the Front Desk at 518-463-1151. Roman Laba, PhD, author and Adjunct Professor at Hudson Valley Community College will join the Albany Torch Club to discuss the political, economic and social impact of the Solidarity Movement. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, followed by the speaker at 6 p.m., then dinner & conversation. $30 per person. University Club members are invited and encouraged to attend. Reservations are required and must be made through Torch Club Secretary Pat Fishbough via email at pfishbough@gmail.com. And, Mother Judge will join us for another of her soulful performances on Friday, May 2nd 8-10 p.m.

We will have one of Chef Kevins delectable, homemade desserts, so bring the whole family. There is sure to be something for everyone. Adults $23.95; kids under 12 $10.95. Beverages additional. Reservations please. Call the Front Desk at 463-1151.

Join Club member Gloria Van Derpoel of Imperial Travel and her associate Maria Di Rocco from Central Holidays for an informative evening that will highlight the Best of Italy via Florence, Rome and Venice to the Island of Capri. With 12,500 employees at more than 165 locations in seven counties of northeastern NY, St. Peter's Health Partners is the region's largest private employer with an annual budget of $1.1 billion. Dr. Reed, President and CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners, will discuss trends in health care. Lunch buffet begins 11:45 a.m. Program at 12:30 p.m. $20 per person. Reservations required. Call the Albany Colonie Chamber of Commerce 518-431-1400; prepay with a credit card online at www.roundtable.com; email albanyroundtable@yahoo.com. Together, Gloria and Maria will introduce you to the exciting world of escorted tours featuring first class hotel accommodations, gourmet meals and air conditioned motor coach touring. You will have the opportunity to hear about a spectrum of itineraries, independent travel: villas, apartment rentals, cooking and wine tours - along with hiking, biking, religious tours, sport events and music programs and all-inclusive packages. Please contact Gloria directly at 518-462-1004 to reserve a spot.
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At its height, in 1860, the Shaker village of Mount Lebanon, New York, had more than 100 buildings and spanned The Great Barn in the 19th century 6,000 acres. The Great Stone Barn at Mount Lebanon was a monumental project set in motion by the North Family in October of 1858. It was the largest stone barn in America when it was built in 1859 and was intended to serve as a productive agricultural machine and an impressive statement to the outside world of the Shakers success and technological advancement. A fire in 1972 destroyed much of the building, leaving only its masonry walls The remains of the Great Barn after the 1972 fire standing. Mr. Watson will discuss the barns heritage as well as the project underway to stabilize the landmark structure. The event is free. Join them at 5:30 p.m. at the Club for a Meet the Speaker reception followed by the program at 6 p.m. For more information contact Ned Pratt, SAH President, nedpratt66@aol.com

The Membership Committee would like to welcome new member Marva McFarland. She is the Central Registrar for the City School District of Albany and was sponsored by Colleen Ryan and Meredith Helgerson.
Above: Scotch enthusiast Magnus Bergkvist leads an We would also like to welcome interactive tasting exploring the world of whisky; back Christina Roberts-Ryba Below: Cheers! The crowd enjoying the evening. Above and below: Ready for the tasting with Glenlivet 12 year, Glenmorangie Original 10, and Lagavulin 16 year

who moved back to the area and reinstated her membership.

New membership cards are enclosed with this months billing statement.

Member Name: Member Number: Card Expiration: 03/31/2015

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Member Signature

Above: Brad Edmonson, author of Ice Cream Social: the Struggle for the Soul of Ben & Jerrys, discusses his book. The crowd enjoys the author discussion (and their free ice cream!)

For those households with more than one member under a single account number, the additional card is beneath the top card. All members receive new cards each year. The expiration date refers to the expiration of the card, not your membership. Please contact Ellen if there is a problem with your card or if you did not receive one. $5 Tax Fund Increase As a reminder, the Board approved a $5 increase in the monthly property tax assessment. The increase begins this month and is reflected on your current billing statement. Money collected from this assessment goes into our property tax fund and is used solely for paying our property taxes. Total revenue collected from the assessment has shrunk due to a drop in membership. The modest increase will bring us back to an appropriate level of dollars in the fund.

Above: Mike Sperduto (left) & Richard Wilson (right), Co-Proprietors of Ben & Jerrys on Lark street in Albany, scoop out free samples.

University Club President Colleen Ryan and Patrick Pipino, Owner/President of Ben & Jerrys of Saratoga

Officers: Colleen Ryan, President Nate Maloney, Vice President Tim Varney, Secretary Matt Badalucco, Treasurer Warren Abriel, Past President

Directors: Mark Brogna Kevin Clancy Meredith Helgerson Jeffrey Hill David Hochfelder

Geoffrey Hoderath Amy Hines-Kramer Ken McCauley Frank Nemeth

SUNDAY

MONDAY
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TUESDAY
Lunch & Dinner

WEDNESDAY
2 Lunch 3

THURSDAY
Lunch

FRIDAY
4 Lunch & Dinner OFF THE RECORD 8-10 pm in Grille

SATURDAY
5 Club Closed

Yoga 4:15 p.m. Mixed Bowling 7 p.m. 6 Club Closed 7 Lunch & Dinner 8 Lunch & Dinner 9 Lunch 10 Lunch

11 Lunch & Dinner

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Torch Club Speaker 5:30 Travel Seminar 7 pm Yoga-noon; Bowling 7 pm

Yoga 4:15 p.m.

Albany Roundtable Dr. James Reed Noon

Club Closed

13 Club Closed

14 Lunch & Dinner Yoga @ noon Bowling 7 p.m.

15

Lunch & Dinner

16

Lunch

17

Lunch

18 Lunch & Dinner

19 Club Closed

Yoga 4:15 p.m. Mixed Bowling 7 p.m.

20 EASTER Family Buffet Noon - 2:30 pm 27 Club Closed

21 Lunch & Dinner Yoga @ noon Bowling 7 p.m. 28 Lunch & Dinner Yoga @ noon

22

Lunch & Dinner

23

Lunch

24

Lunch

25 Lunch & Dinner April in Paris Tasting - Buffet Wine Pull - Raffle

26 Club Closed

Yoga 4:15 p.m.

29 Lunch & Dinner Yoga 4:15 p.m.

30

Lunch

MAY 1 Lunch

Lunch & Dinner

3 Club Closed

Mother Judge Grille 8-10 pm