Invite YOUR peeps to join you at the University Club Annual Easter Family Buffet

On the Menu
Mixed Green Salad
Glazed Easter Ham
Roast Prime Rib of Beef
Mediterranean Scrod
Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
Seasonal Vegetables
Au gratin Potatoes
Chicken Fingers & Fries for the kids
Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries

Bar opens at 11:30 a.m.; Buffet available from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Adults - $27.95; Kids under 12 $15.95 (beverages additional)

The Torch Club of Albany presents
Bob Pennock, Th.D
Mysteries of Modern Cosmology
Monday, April 3rd
This months discussion might be tackling the biggest
question ever addressed by the Torch Club of Albany:
Why is there something rather than nothing?
According to NASA, Cosmology is the scientific
study of the large scale properties of the universe as a
whole. It endeavors to use the scientific method to un-
derstand the origin, evolution and ultimate fate of the
entire Universe. Like any field of science, cosmology
involves the formation of theories or hypotheses about
the universe which make specific predictions for phe-
nomena that can be tested with observations. Depend-
ing on the outcome of the observations, the theories
will need to be abandoned, revised or extended to ac-
commodate the data. The prevailing theory about the
origin and evolution of our Universe is the so-called
Big Bang theory.
The social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. is the
presentation, followed by questions, and dinner at 7:00
p.m. The cost is $30.
Entre choices are Baked Scrod, Veal Oscar, or Penne
Pasta with vegetables. Dinner includes salad, coffee or
tea, and ice cream for dessert. Please indicate your en-
tre choice when making reservations.
Reservations must be made directly through the Torch
Club. For questions or more information contact Torch
Club Secretary Teresa Casey at 518-449-4698, go to
http://albanytorchclub.org/ to register or send an email
to albanytorch@gmail.com.
Albany Roundtable Luncheon Speaker
Dr. Carolyn Stefanco
President of the College of Saint Rose
Wednesday, April 12th at noon
Of Dr. Stefanco, Sister Mary Anne Heenan, a College of
Saint Rose trustee and member of the leadership team of
the Albany province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Caron-
delet says, in this challenging time, "Dr. Stefanco and the
trustees are leading the change that is necessary for the
college to meet the needs of current and future students
and doing so with compassion and respect.
Lunch begins at noon, followed by the program from
12:30-1:00 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes a deli-
cious hot and cold lunch buffet.
Reservations are required by Monday, 04/10 and can be
made by email at albanyroundtable@yahoo.com; by call-
ing the Capital Region Chamber at 518-431-1400 or you
can opt to prepay and reserve a seat online at
www.albanyroundtable.com.
SAVE THE DATE - SAVE THE DATE - SAVE THE DATE
The University Clubs 7th Annual Pink-
ster Celebration will be held on the
evening of Friday, June 2nd this year and
will feature John Freeman Gill, former
New York Times contributor and current
architecture and real estate editor for A v-
enue magazine. He will discuss his debut
novel, the Gargoyle Hunters (Knopf,
March, 2017) and will present an illus-
trated lecture on New York City architecture, based on a
feature he wrote for The Atlantic about
the history of gargoyles and architec-
tural sculpture.
The event being is co-sponsored by the
Preservation League of New York State,
with additional support provided by the
Turpin Bannister Chapter of the Society
of Architectural Historians and AT&T.
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The University Club continues its commit-
ment to serving as a venue for the visual and
performing arts by hosting two showings of
Cabin Pressure, a darkly comedic short
play that explores the interaction of former
lovers who come to believe this conversa-
tion may be their last. What do two ex-
lovers, a bratty kid, a helicopter mom, a har-
ried stewardess, and a cabin full of panicked
passengers have in common? Noth-
ing! Except this play. Porter and Val are
exes who meet-up for the first since a break-
up only to be thrown back together, literally.
But will they level off or go into free fall?
Directed by Karen Christina Jones of the
Callaloo Theater Company and written by
Albany author Damon Stewart, the perfor-
mances will be held on Saturday, May 13
and Saturday, May 20 at the Univer sity
Club. The evening begins with cash bar at
6:30 p.m. and the performance commencing
at 7:00 p.m. The cost for the performance is
$20 per ticket.
Reservations are required by the Thursday
prior to the performance and may be made
online at www.universityclubalbany.com,
by calling the club at 518-463-1151 or email
ellen@universityclubalbany.com.
University Club member Damon Stewart
has published short stories in several literary
journals as well as travel and outdoor arti-
cles for national and regional magazines and
newspapers. He is the author of Interesting
Tales of Other Peoples Woe, a short story
collection published in 2014. In 2007, he
wrote and co-produced a pilot for a reality
series, The List. In 2009, he wrote, pro-
duced and starred in a short film called
Shot Through the Heart. His screenplay,
Termini Station, was a finalist in the Fall
2011 Buffalo-Niagara Screenplay Competi-
tion.
The University Club is the place to be on Friday, May 5th
Annual Meeting . Art Opening . Off the Record
DO YOUR PART - The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Clubs 116th
Annual Meeting. There arent many institutions that have been around
since 1901 and can boast that kind of longevity! We are in some pretty
good company though - Hanes, U.S. Steel, Nordstroms, Walgreens and
the Henry Ford Company were all founded that year as well.
The purpose of the annual meeting is to elect directors and officers for the
Board of Directors and to discuss future plans for the club. Financial and
House Committee reports will be presented. If you are interested in run-
ning for the board please contact Nominating Committee Chair Amy Kra-
mer at 518-421-5842 or ah532b@att.com.
TAKE IN SOME ART
Meet Jim Paulsen,
our 9th A rtist in
Residence, at the
opening reception
for his exhibit at the
University Club on
Friday, May 5th from 6-8 p.m. Cash bar. Light fare. Reservations please.
END ON A HIGH NOTE
Off the Record, Albanys very own 60s rock and roll
lounge band, will play in the Grille Room from 8-10
p.m. on May 5th. Ala carte dinner will be available from
5:30-9:00 p.m.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you make reservations ahead of time.
OTR is super popular and seating is limited. University Club members
get priority seating with a reservation. Please email el-
len@universityclubalbany.com or call the club at 518-463-1151 to make
reservations.
The University Club Foundation is an integral part of keeping the club-
house in tip top shape and in maintaining the clubs relevance and pres-
ence in the community. Theres always something that needs to be done,
so fundraising is an on-going effort. Its easy to make a donation. Send a
check made out to the University Club Foundation to 141 Washington
Avenue, Albany, NY 12210, or drop it off at the club. Visit the Clubs
website at: http://www.universityclubalbany.com/u-club-foundation.html,
click the DONATE button and follow the instructions or call Ellen at 463
-1151 to make a credit card donation over the phone.
As always, thank you for your support and generosity,
Vito Grasso, President
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 Officers: Nate Maloney, President Directors: Mark Brogna Geoffrey Hoderath
Amy Kramer, Vice President Teresa Casey Ken McCauley
Tim Varney, Treasurer Jim Davies Frank Nemeth
Secretary, Robert Crudden Jeffrey Hill Chuck Seifert
Colleen Ryan, Past President David Hochfelder

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