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The Beacon March 2016March 2016March 2016March 2016

Volume 11, Number 11

www.annarborcityclub.org 1830 Washtenaw Avenue � Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 734.662.3279

Come to the City Club’s

First-Ever

“Blog-Along”

Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon

Hosted by Stephanie Kadel Taras and Kylista Geiger

Complimentary coffee, tea, and pastries.

Want to write a blog post for the City Club’s new blog, but need some encouragement?

Come to this group blog-writing event!

We’ll help you come up with a topic, shape your ideas, draft the blog, and check this goal off your list.

All in one morning!

Bring your laptop or tablet to write, please.

Questions: email Stephanie at skadel@timepiecesbios.com.

The Annual Flea Market is Coming Soon

Mark Your Calendars!

Friday, April 1: Members Only Sale, 12 - 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 2: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3: 12 - 4 p.m. (Everything half-price)

See page 7 to find our how you can help!

CHECK IT OUT! librarything.com/catalog/AnnArborCityClub The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild

Ms. Rothschild is a writer and the Chair of The National Gallery’s Board of Trustees in London. This satire of romance and the international art market is filled with over-the-top characters and the underbelly of the art world, revolving around a lost Watteau (real artist) painting (fictional art work). OPENING LINE “Though she often passed Bernoff and Son, Annie had never been tempted to explore the junk shop; there was something uninviting about the dirty window….” A lively discussion of H is for Hawk by Helen McDonald, our first CityClubReads choice of the year, was led by Rohn Federbush in February. The next selection will be announced in the April Beacon and a discussion will be scheduled for late May. Come up and see me sometime, “Marian the Librarian”

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Member News

Welcome, New Members!

John Branch & Christine Brandenburg

Thank you to all who donated to the OpenOpenOpenOpen Your HeartYour HeartYour HeartYour Heart fundraiser for

Interfaith Hospitality Network. All of your donations were appreciated!

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From the President

The Club’s schedule for the month of March is chock full of events, activities, and day trips, enough that there is something (or things) for everyone and too much to fit into this article. Dates, times, and details are listed elsewhere in the Beacon. I am particularly looking forward to the Downstairs Downton Dinner on March 11. Three years ago we held our first Downton dinner party amidst the glow of candelabras, a mystery guest, and the pretense that we were all to-the-manor born. This time we will honor the end of the series that so many of us have come to enjoy, by supping in the “servant’s hall.” Cindy DeGalan is chair of the event with assistance from Pat Austin (High Jinks Queen), which makes this a not-to-be-missed evening even if you’re not a Downton aficionado. There’s still time to make a reservation if you haven’t already. On behalf of the Club, I extend a big Thank You to the members listed in the Beacon who have already contributed to The Way Forward campaign. If you have not yet donated, please know that a gift in any amount will be appreciated, the suggested amount is $200 (or more), and that Susan Smith has generously offered to match gifts at the Sustainer Level, $3,000 or higher (up to $30,000). Thank you for using, supporting, and caring about your Club. Pat Amort President

Ann Arbor City Club Notice of 2016 Annual Meeting

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Reports from the President, Treasurer, Planning Council Director, Endowment Committee, Community Outreach Committee, and General Manager. Bylaws amendments, election, and any other business to be presented.

Check-in and Socializing: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.

ANNUAL MEETING: 12:30 p.m.

Reservations are requested for the luncheon by Friday, May 6.

Call 734.662.3279 (ext. 1) or email rachael@annarborcityclub.org.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, April 29 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Artist Reception honoring Clayton Lewis and the 25th Anniversary of the commissioning of the Ann Arbor

City Club’s Historic Home Collection

Open to the public with speakers, refreshments, and displays.

Details to follow in the April Beacon.

The Eighth Annual City Club Car Show “The Show under the Shade” Saturday, May 28 12 Noon until 4 PM Rain or Shine! Admission to the viewing public is free. Refreshments available for sale. Fun for the whole family, so bring all those kids, grandkids, aunts, uncles, parents, other relatives, and your friends! Come see the fine collection of classic, sporty, unusual, and rare collectible cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. And if you own a favorite vehicle of your own, please consider entering it in our show. And we’re inviting people with collectible vintage bicycles to enter too! (Bicycles are welcome at no charge.) Registration forms are now available on the City Club

website (http://www.annarborcityclub.org/classic-car-

show.html) or at the front desk.

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Daily Lunch Service 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Drinks & Snacks in the Pub 1:30 – 5 p.m. (M, Tu, Th, F)

Thursday Evening Dinner Service 5 – 7 p.m.

Friday, March 4 First Friday Happy Hour 4 - 6 p.m. in the Pub

Tuesday, March 22

“It’s Your Birthday” Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Calling all March birthdays! Come celebrate at the Club with complimentary birthday cake for all. Regular lunch menu available.

Due to events at the City Club, lunch will be served in the Pub only on the following dates:

Thursday, March 10 Friday, March 11 Monday, March 14 Monday, March 28

Look for additional information about these upcoming events in this issue of The Beacon

Wednesday, March 2

Dine and Discover with Richard Primus 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 10

Thursday Travelogue: Pacific Islands Dinner 6 p.m. / Presentation to follow

Friday, March 11

Downstairs Downton Dinner Cocktails 6 p.m. / Dinner 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 24

Dinner and a Movie Night at the Club Dinner at 5 p.m. Movie at 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 27 Easter Brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Thursday, March 17

6 p.m.

Menu

Soup

Pota Brata Traditional Irish Flag Soup

Entrees Choice of:

Corned Beef and Cabbage

À Gaelic Chicken

À Vegetarian Sheppard’s Pie

Dessert

Cranachan

$22 inclusive

Reservations required by Monday, March 14th. No regular dinner will be served this day.

Easter Brunch Sunday, March 27, 2016

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. $29 per Adult ���� $14 per Child

Prices inclusive

Menu Fresh rolls with honey butter � Assorted Danish, scones, and pie � Carved fruit display � Roasted Vegetable platter � Caprese platter � Mini fruit tartlets � Seafood display with smoked Salmon, shrimp cocktail, and smoked whitefish dip � Tiramisu French Toast � Smoked bacon and turkey sau-sage�� Country fried potatoes � Potato Pancakes with chive crème fraiche � Buttery biscuits and sausage gravy � Assort-ed quiche bites � Roasted vegetable strata � Mini chicken and waffles � Cheese blintz with fresh berry compote � Chef attended carving station with baked ham and roasted turkey breast

� Chef attended omelet station �

Reservations Required by: March 23 Call 734-662-3279, ext. 1 or email

rachael@annarborcityclub.org

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Lunch & Learn With David Lam Director, Institute for Social Research; Professor of Economics; Research Professor of Population Studies, University of Michigan.

How the World Survived the Population Bomb.

Date: Wednesday, April 27 Time: 6 p.m. Member Cost: $25 inclusive

David Lam’s research focuses on the interaction of economics and demography in developing countries, including analysis of the economics of population growth, fertility, marriage, and aging. Current research projects include analysis of the links between education and income inequality in Brazil and South Africa, the impact of demographic change on labor markets, and the links between birth rates and education in developing countries. He is collaborating with researchers from the University of Cape Town on projects analyzing youth transitions in education, childbearing, and employment using the Cape Area Panel Study, a longitudinal survey supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Special Thanks to our Lunch Special Thanks to our Lunch Special Thanks to our Lunch Special Thanks to our Lunch & Learn Presenting Sponsors& Learn Presenting Sponsors& Learn Presenting Sponsors& Learn Presenting Sponsors

Lunch & Learn Menu

Artichoke Crusted Salmon Pan seared salmon rubbed with lemon Dijon and topped with artichokes and fresh dill then baked served with wild rice pilaf and spring vegetables.

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Pasta Primavera Lightly sautéed spring vegetables served over angel hair pasta tossed in lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs.

Chef ’s Choice Dessert

New Art Work Joins Our Collection

Many of you have no doubt noticed our newest art acquisition now displayed in the main staircase leading from the first floor down to the dining room. It is a digital/mixed media floral collage created by Vickie Peterson Michalak and titled “Pieced Perennial Rearranged II.” Vickie, an artist and printmaker with a background in computer graphics, exhibited this piece in our gallery in November & December, and the Art Committee thought that it would make a great addition to our existing collection. Money for the purchase came from the Club’s Art Fund, which is used to maintain our existing art collection and to enhance it as conditions allow. This fund contains the proceeds both from sales commissions on works exhibited in our gallery and also from the art portion of the Flea Market. I hope that you will take time both to view our newest acquisition and also to shop the offerings that we will have available in the Flea Market on April 1st, 2nd and 3rd!

Kathy Kelley Art Chair

Evening Book Discussion Group The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. The selection for March is Prayers for the Stolen written by Jennifer Clement. We meet in The Pub for dinner and a lively discussion about the book. Reservations for dinner are suggested but if you find that you are free on short notice---we would be delighted to have you join us. If you would like more information, please call me at (734) 649-6047.

Karen Quinlan Valvo Facilitator Book Discussion The Book Discussion Group will meet Friday, March 18, at 10:30 a.m. The book will be The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough. Everyone is welcome to join us in discussion.

Suzanne Powell Facilitator

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Member Club News: Society for Musical Arts Winners of the 2016 Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition The Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts, in conjunction with the Ann Arbor City Club, presents the Winners of the 2016 Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition on Wednesday, March 23, at 10:30 a.m. Date: March 23, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. Location: Ann Arbor City Club Cost: Single tickets are $17 Contact: Penny Fischer, (734) 930-0353, fischer709@comcast.net

1st Place: Soomin Lee, violin – Clague Middle School 15 years (photo left) 2nd Place: Lucas Atkinsmith, violin – Community High School 17 years Tied for 3rd Place: Esther Kim, flute – Skyline High School 16 years and Alan Zheng, piano – Pioneer High School 15 years

The annual Ann Arbor Society for Musical Arts Rosalie Edwards Youth Music Competition is open to Middle School and High School musicians ages 13–18 who reside in Washtenaw County. Participants in this competition are professionally judged and the winners receive cash awards, publicity, and a performance opportunity in Society for Musical Arts’ concert series. The performance will be followed by a meet-the-artist luncheon ($18). The March 23rd concert and luncheon are open to the public. To attend the concert, single tickets are $17 and are available at the door beginning at 10:00 a.m. Concert ticket prices also include Bring-a-guest, $15; students with ID, $5; (group rates available for 5 or more, call Penny Fischer at 930-0353) Luncheon reservations are required by calling the Ann Arbor City Club, 734-662-3279, prior to the concert date. For more ticket information, please visit www.annarborsma.org

Donors to the Way Forward As of February 26, 2016

Sustainers

Linda Atkins and Tom Kenney Elaine Found Emy’s Group Sarah Lampert Jacquie Lewis

Marlene and Bill Thomas

Additional Donors

Grand Total Of All Donations: $35,855 (Overall Goal is $112,000)

Patricia and Andrew Amort

Linda Lee and Erik Austin Marlene and John Barr

Patricia Baxter Joan and Rodney Bentz Kirsten Bentzen-Bilkvist

Libby and William Birdsall Margaret Carter

Astrid and Donald Cleveland

Karen Collins Connie Cress

Connie D’Amato Sara Jo Devine

Millie Empedocles and Doug Turner

Rohn and Paul Federbush Kathleen Fitzgerald

Gail and Paul Geiger Helen Hall

Stephanie Kadel Taras Fran Kawalec and Lee

Evans Mary Keen

Kathleen Kelley Marcia Knapp Betty Konnak

Barbara and Ronald Kramer

Dorothy Kuhn Christine Larson

Kathryn McWilliams Ronnie and Roland Meade

Constance and Charles Olson

Penny and Patrick O’Malley

Suzanne and Sinclair Powell

Nancy Schenk Sheila Sikkenga

Sharon Stein Virginia Stein

Gail Sugar Marilyn Van Der Velde

Carolyn and John Wiseman

Judith Williston Dorothy Wu

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Make your dinner reservations and join us for a viewing of

Painted Lady Helen Mirren, Iain Glen, and Franco Nero

Thursday, March 24 7 p.m.

Maggie Sheridan (Mirren), once one of the most famous blues voices of her generation , lost decades of her life to drinking and hard-living. After a failed suicide attempt, she was taken in by Sir Charles Stafford and his son Sebastian. She has lived quietly on their Irish estate for ten years. But one summer evening her peaceful life is shattered when Sir Charles is brutally murdered, and a

valuable sixteenth century painting is stolen. The painting is one of several disturbing pictures sent to Sir Charles marking the major events in his life. Maggie is convinced that the stolen painting holds the key to Sir Charles’ death and decides to tack it down. Meanwhile, Sebastian uncovers a terrible secret, with horrific consequences.

Thursday Travelogue

Pacific islands

March 10, 2016 Dinner 6:00

Presentation by Bill Birdsall to follow

Make your reservations today!

Upcoming Travel Club Events

Day Trip in Dearborn Wednesday, March 9

Leave City Club 12:15 p.m. � Return 7:15 p.m.

• Docent tour of the Arab American National Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate

• Guided tour of the Islamic Center of America

• Dinner at Alameer

• Visit to Shatila Bakery for coffee and pastries Please bring a scarf to cover your head at the Islamic Center of America.

Bring Cash for optional bakery and gift shops.

Member $65 ���� Non-Member: $75

The Edsel & Eleanor Ford Estate and Belle Isle Daffodils Wednesday, April 13

The Ann Arbor City Club Travel Group will be organizing a trip to The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House followed by a drive through Belle Isle to view the thousands of daffodils planted there. A sandwich buffet lunch, included in the tour price, will be served at the Ford House.

$70 for Members / $80 for Non-Members Payments will be due by March 25. To make reservations or payment

contact Sondra Gunn. Call (734) 994-3975 or email sgunn@umich.edu

Tour of Art House Thursday, May 12 Save the Date!

Art House is an 1872 Gothic Revival home in the historic Brush Park neighborhood near downtown Detroit. The interior preserves original fireplaces, over-mantle mirrors, woodwork, wall coverings, decorative plaster, Minton tiles, parquet floors & etched glass. With period furnishings & collections of art & artifacts, it is truly one of Detroit’s hidden treasures.

For questions and payment, contact Mary Greulich at 734.369.4727

Culinary Class with Chef Nathan

Spring Vegetables

Monday, April 11 5:30 p.m.

Member Fee: $35 inclusive Non-Member Fee: $53 inclusive

This hands-on class with Chef Nathan will take the students through how to cook with spring vegetables,

the best ones to use, and more.

Call 734.662.3279, ext. 1 or email rachael@annarborcityclub.org to register.

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DOWNSTAIRS DOWNTON DINNER

A farewell to the program we loved

Friday, March 11 6 p.m. Cocktails � 6:45 Dinner

Period "downstairs" attire optional. Open to members and their guests.

A Downton Abbey inspired menu will be served.

Please make your reservations by Monday, March 7

AACC Flea Market is Just Around the Corner – WE NEED YOU! The Fleaettes have been marking like crazy up on the third floor of the Club. If you are interested in pricing and sorting items, please contact Barbara Kramer or Linda Atkins and we’ll let you know when we will be marking. As busy as we have been, we’d love to be busier, so if you haven’t done so yet, please bring your nicely used but unneeded treasures to the Club. The Flea Market is the Club’s biggest fundraiser, and it really does take a village (or in this case a club) to make it happen! So check your basements, garages, and clos-ets; ask your friends, family and neighbors if they have any-thing to contribute. We want jewelry, linens, antiques/collectibles, household items, books, toys, art, picture frames, seasonal items, elec-tronics (in working order only), hats, scarfs, handbags – things you think other people would want or need. We cannot accept furniture, clothing, car seats, bed pillows, TV’s or computer monitors. We will arrange for someone to pick up items if needed – just contact Barbara Kramer (bckramer6178@att.net /734-665-7348) or Linda Atkins (atkins.linda@att.net /734-741-8032. This year’s Flea Market begins on Friday, April 1 (no foolin’) with a members and guests only sale from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Wine and cheese will be offered in the lobby. The sale opens to the public on Saturday, April 2 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and continues on Sunday, April 3 (12:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). Every-thing is ½ price on Sunday. Any unsold items will be donat-ed to the Thrift Shop, Kiwanis, and the Saline Library. Remember the part about taking a village (Club)? Well, it’s true. We need your help to set up and run the Flea Market, as well as packing up after the sale on Sunday. Set up begins on Thursday, March 31, at 9:00 a.m. (coffee and donuts pro-vided). We could use some muscle (men or women – please ask spouses, children, anyone you think might volunteer in a moment of weakness) to move boxes both Thursday and Sunday. We also need people to unpack and distribute items to tables on Thursday. On Saturday and Sunday, we need table monitors and greet-ers, so please look at the sign-up sheets which will soon ap-pear on the front desk counter and sign up for shifts on ei-ther or both days. Volunteers will be able to pre-order pizza on Saturday (we don’t want anyone passing out from hun-ger) or feel free to bring a lunch if you prefer. Again, please remember that the funds raised by this event are crucial to our Club’s well-being.

WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Reception 5 - 6 p.m.

Special dinner to follow

We’re happy to have you as a member, and we want to show our appreciation!

� Complimentary drink for members

� Free hors d’oeuvres � Visit with your fellow members.

Please make your reservations for the reception and/or

dinner no later than Friday, April 1. Call 734-662-3279 or email rachael@annarborcityclub.org.

Brought to you by the Membership Committee.

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Connections: Spotlight on Mary Keen Mary Keen was born in Oak Park, Illinois—not in just any hospital but the one that claimed Ernest Hemingway’s father as a member of its medical staff! The family moved to Livonia when Mary was young so she grew up in Michigan. After she graduated from Bentley High School she enrolled in the University of Michigan where she studied Medical Technology. This program required a class in Physics where she met her future husband, Jim Keen. They married in the summer of their graduation and Mary worked as a lab technician while Jim worked at developing the family business, wrestling equipment. Jim’s father had invented a head guard which was very popular and that along with knee guards and many other products led to the dominance of Cliff Keen Athletic Company in wrestling equipment. When their child was born, Mary traded test tubes for diapers. The Keens had two more children bringing the family to a girl and two boys. When the children were in school, Mary was active in the PTA. Her favorite activity outside the home was, by far, golf. It was a sport for the whole family. Mary loved the technical aspects as represented by the rules as well as sinking a long putt. In 1995, with the help and mentoring of Betty Richart, a City Club member whose love of golf is well-known, Mary became Chairman of the United States Women’s

Amateur Golf Championship. As a result of her work with the Women’s Amateur Championship she was invited to be on the Mid-Amateur Committee which governed young women 25 and older who did not wish to compete with college students or professionals on a regular basis. Given that she had never really been a ‘joiner’ or headed organizations, Mary found it curious that she was motivated to undertake this challenging and difficult project. It involved attending three days of classes about the rules governing golf for the groups in which she was interested and then taking a day-long test. Mary’s instinct that she liked studying the rules was validated as she received a high enough score to officiate at all major tournaments. Each certification lasted four years. Mary travelled all over the United States attending golf tournaments where she interpreted rules when necessary during the play for the participants. She had one experience in a tournament with two well-known golfers, Beth Daniel and Kelly Keeney. Mary was called upon to deal with a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO), one of the most difficult problems an official can face. While Mary was making her ruling, Beth Daniel told her she was going about it in the wrong way. Mary, however, stood her ground and said, “I don’t think so.” The woman backed down so all ended well. In 2011 Mary received a perfect score on the test and decided this would be her last attempt so in 2014 she resigned from the Mid-Amateur Committee. Enough travel! (Especially with grandchildren coming along). Indeed, watching then grow is her current passion. Out of the nine of them, seven play field hockey. Mary has also rekindled her love of bridge which for her meant joining the City Club. She hopes to have the time to participate in more activities as time goes on. Meanwhile, she loves bridge and the contacts she has now.

Libby Birdsall For the Membership Committee

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of

Nancy Sippel Former City Club Member

Beatrice McLogan City Club Member

Rodney Bentz City Club Member

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1830 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 734.662.3279 info@annarborcityclub.org www.annarborcityclub.org

Upcoming Events

April 2016

Friday 1 Flea Market: Members Only Sale

Saturday 2 Flea Market 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

Sunday 3 Flea Market 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

Wednesday 6 Member Appreciation Reception

Wednesday 20 Musicale 10:30 a.m.

Thursday 21 Travelogue 6 p.m. / Presentation to follow

Tuesday 26 It’s Your Birthday Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday 27 Lunch & Learn: David Lam 11:30 a.m.

Thursday 28 Cinema at the City Club 7 p.m.

Friday 29 Clayton Lewis Artist Reception

May 2016

Thursday 5 Lunch & Learn: Deron Overpeck 11:30 a.m.

Friday 6 First Friday Happy Hour 4-6 p.m.

Sunday 8 Mother’s Day Brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Wednesday 11 Annual Meeting

Monday 23 Lunch & Learn: John Maddox

Tuesday 24 It’s Your Birthday Lunch 11:30 a.m.

Thursday 26 Cinema at the City Club 7 p.m.

Saturday 28 Classics at the City Club Car Show 12-4 p.m.

Monday 30 CLUB CLOSED Memorial Day

The Beacon President: Patricia Amort Editor: Kylista Geiger

Photograph by John McCormick Grand Haven Lighthouse

Grand Haven, Lake Michigan, Michigan