“Happy Hour” in Charity’s Bar

Tuesday-Friday 5:00 to 9:00pm

Park Avenue Club February 2012

Chocolate Festival at the Morris Museum

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$7/child and $10/adult Enjoy a day of chocolaty fun! Activities include:

• Transform a lollipop into a superhero

• Create the Morris Museum chocolate festival mascot

• Play “Name that Chocolate”

• Chocolate-making demonstrations

• Chocolate tasting• Celebrate your favorite dessert by drawing it on our community dessert tray

• Create a cupcake creature stick puppet

• Make a love bug

VEX Robotics Workshop at the Morris Museum

Sunday, February 12

1:00 PM session and 3:00 PM session

FREE with Museum Admission

Registration required. Email programs@morrismuseum.org or

call 973-971-3718 to register. The Morris Museum is partnering with Garden State Robotics to present the world of robotics

competitions. Different from the cut-throat battle shows you may have seen on TV, middle and high

school aged children around the world are applying their skills in science, mathematics, technology,

and engineering to design, build, and program robots that compete in new game challenges every

season. At this event, expect to view an actual local competition, get involved in robot driving demos,

sign up for classes to learn how robots are made, and find out just how easy it is to get involved in the

sport of robotics.

www.morrismuseum.org

BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER

7:00 am to 9:30 am 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Tuesday - Saturday

Reservations are Recommended to Assure Excellent Service

184 Park Avenue ~Florham Park, NJ 973-301-8233

www. parkavenueclub.com

“POWER” BREAKFAST

Back By Popular Demand on TUESDAYS!

Family Fun Pirates & Princesses Ball Saturday, 4th ~11:00 to 2:00 p.m.

$20 per adult ~ $25 per child Enter the wonderful world of imagination and play with your young ones at our 4th

Annual Pirates and Princess Ball. Children are encouraged to dress like their

favorite swashbuckling Pirates or Fairy Tale Princesses so that they may enjoy an

afternoon full of activity and wonder.

Kids and parents alike will walk down the red carpet and enjoy dancing with incredible music, face

painting, themed festivities like princess wand decorating and treasure map making and so much

more! Don’t forget to invite your friends and spread the word about the fantastic Family Fun

activities at Park Avenue Club.

Let Us Help Host Your Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 5th

You take care of the cold beverages and our Park Avenue Club Culinary Team will

handle the food for a stress free Super Bowl party in the comfort of your home.

Call Reception to order by Wednesday, February 1st

Pick up your order on Saturday, February 4th between 1:00 and 6:00pm.

PLEASE SEE INSERT FOR COMPLETE MENU

& ORDERING INFORMATION

Ladies Night Out! The Art of Massage Thursday, February 9th

6:30pm ~ $ 35 per person ~ Reservations Required Learn how to treat your mate to a Valentine’s Day massage courtesy of Judy Slade

from Balance Body Massage of Madison. Judy’s expertise will help turn your

ouch into ahhhhh. Judy’s basic philosophy is that “Massage should not hurt in

order to heal.” She is trained in numerous massage techniques, and while it is

true that her clients enjoy relief from all degrees of discomfort, it is her

personality, genuine compassion, and her lighthearted approach that they love so much. For this

evening she brings all this to us in a “hands-on” class on how to help others feel good through massage.

Cocktails and hors d' oeuvres will be served. Why not make a dinner reservation to follow?

“Special Valentine’s Day” Kid’s Club Tuesday, February 14th ~ 5:00 to 9:30 pm

$25 per child ($15 per child for additional children in the same family) Includes a kid’s dinner, a family friendly movie plus games & activities . Sorry, ages 4 to 10 years old only.

Reservations Required. Wear your comfy clothes and meet new friends!

While Mom & Dad enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Coordinated by a certified elementary school teacher.

This is not a babysitting service. Parents must dine at PAC and cannot leave the building.

Beer Dinner Thursday, February 23rd

6:30 pm ~ $60 per person

Valentine’s Day Dinner by Candlelight Tuesday, February 14th

Seatings at 5:00, 5:30, 7:30 and 8:00 pm $75 per person

Don’t miss this incredibly romantic opportunity to remind your partner how much they are loved and appreciated this Valentine’s Day. We have taken all of

the guesswork out, so that both of you can enjoy a very special and cozy night by

fireplaces, by candlelight and with a complimentary sparkling toast.

Gaze into your loved ones eyes and delight your senses with an incredible three

course dinner including our dessert extravaganza…chocolate fountain and all.

This event is a sell-out every year and space is absolutely limited, so please do not wait to secure your

reservation. The menu for this romantic evening will soon be available on our Club website.

Please Note: There will be no a la carte dinner this evening

“Speednetworx”Speed Networking Event Wednesday, February 8th

6:00 to 9:00 pm ~ $30 per person Make the most of your membership! Hosted by Gail Tolstoi-Miller from Speednetworx,

this uniquely structured, low pressure and FUN approach to meeting new contacts will allow you to

enhance your “sphere of influence” by connecting with fellow members. Participants meet during a

series of quick, one-on-one informative introductions to succinctly exchange their professional

information, discuss business goals and introduce their products or services. You don’t need

to know how to work a room to succeed at speed networking. Introverts especially appreciate the

concept as there is no awkward introductions or difficulties when ending conversations.

You’ll sharpen your networking skills and acquire information and ideas that may help build your

business and elevate your reputation as someone who is “ well-connected”.

Reservations are required! Wine, Beer & Hors d’oeuvres Will be Served

Full Breakfast Buffet with Omelet & Waffle Station

Only $6.95 per person!!! (regularly $12.95 per person)

NOW ON TUESDAYS ONLY!!!! Up to 6 People- Main Dining Room only –No Catering

Back By Popular

Demand!

Craft Beer and Food Pairing Thursday, February 23rd 6:30 pm ~ $55 per person

Enjoy our fabulous menu paired perfectly with a selection of

Crafted Beers Grilled Veal, Sausage and Pepper Skewers

Fingerling Potato Fries in Duck Fat with Tomato Onion Marmalade

Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Baby Bellas

Pork Belly and Pork Loin

Beef Short Ribs and Flank Steak

Plus Flourless Chocolate Cake for Dessert!

This event is limited to 50 guests so make your reservations EARLY

Park Avenue Club Welcomes Our Newest Members

Dr. Bert Huang & Emily Smith

Peter & Katherine Daley

Dr. Stuart Isralowitz & Daimee Stadler

Peter & Suzanne Dougherty

Brian Schwartz & Michelle Goldstein

John & Mary Kay Strangfeld

Ted & Nina Petitt

Damian Shammas

Richard Conroy

Ron & Mary DeLucia

Cynthia Harriman

Hal & Susan Sass

Roberta Wurdemann

Alex Malafatopoulos

Beth Landau & Andy Breckman

Robert & Eileen Richards

Ken Majmudar & Allie Nava

Melissa Williams

Members in the Media Share Your good news with Park Avenue Club!

The prestigious achievements and awards of our members bring distinction to our Club.

Kudos Deborah & Walter! PAC members, Deborah Kovalik and Walter Pagano co-authored chapter 29 entitled

“When Silver Spoons Are Not Enough” in the “Financial Statement Fraud Casebook,

Baking the Ledgers and Cooking the Books”, edition, June 2011. The book is a

comprehensive look at financial statement fraud from the experts who actually investi-

gated them. This collection of revealing case studies sheds clear insights into the dark

corners of financial statement fraud. Walter and Deborah are in the Litigation

Consulting and Forensic Accounting, Tax Controversy Group at Eisner Amper LLP.

We would be happy to feature your significant notable accomplishments in our newsletter.

Just email information about your good news to Margaret O’Keefe

at Margaret@parkavenueclub.com to be included in our “Members in the Media”

Bands, DJs and Variety Entertainment

Photographers & Videographers

Party & Photo Favors

Balloon Specialists

Invitations & Gifts

NJ’s #1 Party Showcase Comes to Park Avenue Club!!! Sunday, January 29th Noon to 3:00pm

Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16 or Party?? Meet over 30 Exciting Vendors Including…

Admission is free! REGISTER ONLINE at partyshowcases.com

908-665-4165

Congratulations February Anniversary Employees!! Arnold Kruck Executive Chef 11 years

Martyn Hladyk Server 1 year

February 2012 Recipes of the Month Please log onto our Club Website at www.parkavenueclub.com to get recipes

Spinach Artichoke Dip Courtesy of Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck

~ Berry Kiss Cocktail

Courtesy of Sommelier, Wendy Tait

Calling all Brides & Grooms

SAVE THE DATE!! Park Avenue Club Exclusive Bridal Event

Sunday, March 25th ~ 1:00 to 4:00 pm Preview the most current premium bridal fashions,

décor concepts and more!

PLUS…Meet Best Selling Wedding Book Author, Sharon Naylor

More details to follow!

Bloomingdale’s and Park Avenue Club! Last month Bloomingdale’s Short Hills brought CHANEL Cosmetics to PAC. Forty

women enjoyed lunch and make-up & skin care demonstrations while some lucky ladies

received makeovers. Bloomingdale’s provided swag bags for all attendees. We are

thrilled with our new partnership with Bloomingdale’s.

Watch for a menswear’s event in March!

Social Club Spotlight Want to meet new friends who share your interests? Now is the perfect time to experience one or more of our Social Clubs. No special membership or attendance requirements. Just join us for meetings that interest you. Please feel free to bring along a friend as your guest. Our Social Clubs are a great way to introduce Park Avenue Club to your friends and associates.

Mah Jong Club

Wednesday, February 15th 6:30pm $10 per person Beginners welcome! Join us every third Wednesday of the month for this great way to make

new friends and build our PAC community. If you have a mah jong tile set, please bring it

along to ensure that everyone can play. Reservations are required!!! Crudités will be served

and ala carte beverage service will be available.

Wine Enthusiasts Club

Thursday, February 16th 6:30pm $10 per person “Nothing but Chardonnay” (NBC) Members are asked to bring a 750 ml bottle of

Chardonnay from anywhere around the World. Popular areas for chard include: California;

France: Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne ; South Africa; Italy; Australia; and New Zealand.

This will give attendees the opportunity to experience the diversity of this grape.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to marc.caruso@gmail.com no later than

February 13th.

Cooking Club

Wednesday, February 22nd 6:30pm $25 per person Join us for a demonstration of Classics in French Cooking. Recipes will include

French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin and Apple Tarte Tatin. There is a maximum of 25

for this event so make your reservation EARLY! Tasting with ala carte beverage service

available.

PAC Business Women’s Forum Wednesday, February 8th ~ 6:30pm

$15 per person The mission of this group is to provide Park Avenue Club business women members and their guests the opportunity to get to know each other and learn new and advanced networking skills by participating in a number of activities that will help promote our personal and professional relationships.

Social Media Jan Madura from Communications Strategies, Inc. in Madison will be our speaker for the evening on the topic

of Social Media and will be discussing...

*What is social media?

*Wait and see or “go-for-it!

*Which category do you fall into?

*Know it inside before you take it outside

*Where does social media fit in an integrated marketing plan?

*How to get started

Be part of the conversation – but only as it applies to your company – not “what everyone else is doing” Crudités will be served and ala carte beverage service will be available. Reservations are required.

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Join Us for DINNER

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LUNCH

& DINNER

The Park Avenue Club Is Unique In That It Provides Support To 11 Charitable

and Cultural Organizations Through The Park Avenue Foundation

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

& DINNER

Wine Enthusiasts

Club

Join Us for DINNER

At the Club

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

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Ladies’ Night Out! “The Art of Massage”

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

& DINNER

Pirates & Princesses

Ball Join Us for DINNER

At the Club

All member events which include food and beverage service

are subject to 7% NJ State Sales Tax and 20% Gratuity

Full Breakfast Buffet with Omelet & Waffle Station

Only $6.95 per person!!! (regularly $12.95 per person)

NOW ON TUESDAYS ONLY!!!! Up to 6 People- Main Dining Room Only –No Catering

Join Us for DINNER

At the Club

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

& DINNER

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LUNCH

& DINNER

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

& DINNER

BringYour Own Bottle of Wine

With No Corkage Fee

Bring Your Own Bottle of Wine With No Corkage Fee

“POWER” Breakfast

LUNCH & DINNER

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LUNCH

& DINNER

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LUNCH

& DINNER

Business Women’sForum

Speed Networking

Event

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LUNCH

(Buffet Only)

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LUNCH

(Buffet Only)

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LUNCH

& DINNER

Mah Jong Club

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LUNCH

& DINNER

Cooking Club

BREAKFAST

LUNCH

(Buffet Only)

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LUNCH

& DINNER

Craft Beer & Food Pairing

BREAKFAST LUNCH

& DINNER

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Planning a Party??

NJ’s #1 Party Showcase Comes to

Park Avenue Club!!!

Sunday, January 29th ~ 12 to 3 pm

Featuring Over 30 Vendors!!!

“POWER” Breakfast

LUNCH DINNER

Bring Your Own Bottle

of Wine With No Corkage Fee

“POWER” Breakfast

LUNCH & DINNER

“POWER” BREAKFAST

LUNCH No a la carte dinner service

Candlelight Valentines’ Day Dinner

Kid’s Club!

PARK AVENUE CLUB STAFF

Executive Director Michael A. Frodella michaelf@parkavenueclub.com

Director of Finance Joann Roccanova joann@parkavenueclub.com

Accountant Maureen Canosa mcanosa@parkavenueclub.com

Executive Chef Arnold D. Kruck chef@parkavenueclub.com

Managing Director Wendy Tait wtait@parkavenueclub.com

Food & Beverage Manager Jennifer Ochsner jochsner@parkavenueclub.com

Catering Operations Manager Michael Stansfield mstansfield@parkavenueclub.com

Catering & Events Jennifer Cummings jenniferc@parkavenueclub.com

Catering Administrator Cindy Basurco cindy@parkavenueclub.com

Executive Sous Chef Greg Matty gmatty@parkavenueclub.com

Sous Chef Tim Durkos souschef@parkavenueclub.com

Office Manager Maureen McGuire reception@parkavenueclub.com

Marketing Administrator Margaret O’Keefe margaret@parkavenueclub.com

Reception Melody Hill reception@parkavenueclub.com

Park Avenue Club

184 Park Avenue

Florham Park, NJ 07932