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MEMBER EVENTSSave on Lansing SymphonyOrchestra’s Pop SeriesIt pays to be a member of the U-Club! Members now receive a significantsavings on Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s 2011-12 Pop Series with ZoneA seating. Call 353-5111 to reserve your seats today! $35 per ticketHoliday PopsDecember 11 • 3:00 p.m. • Wharton CenterMake Holiday Pops a part of your family’s holiday traditions. Comecelebrate the season with the Lansing Symphony and vocalist DianePenning as they feature all of your holiday favorites!Piano Man: The Music of Billy JoelApril 14, 2012 • 8:00 p.m. • Wharton CenterThe music of Billy Joel takes center stage with the Lansing Symphony andthe Jeans ‘n Classics band! The program includes all your favorites like“Uptown Girl,” “Only The Good Die Young,” and of course, “Piano Man.”Make a Donation & Help Us Award the Very FirstU-Club Staff ScholarshipThe University Club Staff Scholarship Endowment was established toassist the dedicated men and women who provide exemplary serviceat the Club while pursuing their studies at Michigan State University.Members can help us award the first scholarship to a deserving U-Clubemployee in 2012 by making a tax-deductible donation. Your donationmay be made in honor or in memory of someone special, making it ameanful tribute for the person who has everything.This endowment has been established through MSU’s Office ofDevelopment and will be administered through the Office of FinancialAid. Donors receive full credit toward their total MSU giving level. Foryour convenience, pledge cards will be included with your Decemberstatements.Just in time for the holiday rush…New Concierge Service for U-Club MembersNeed an extra hand this holiday season? Call inShared Demands, a new time-saving personalconcierge service being offered to U-Club membersat a discounted rate! They can help with all yourpersonal shopping needs for just $20 per hour, asignificant savings off their list price.Owner Malika Sylvain (left) and her staff can alsohelp you with a variety of other time-saving services(see our website for a full list). To schedule a service, contact SharedDemands at 517-303-4971 and mentionyour U-Club membership to receive yourdiscounted rate.PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICES• Gift ideas• Shopping/returns• Gift wrapping• Locating hard-to-find itemsCLUBSWITHIN THE CLUBTUESDAY MINGLE TABLEEvery Tuesday at Noon • MingleBuffet Lunch: $11.95 ++Join us each Tuesday at noon at a community table toshare in good conversation over a social lunch.FIRST THURSDAY BOUTIQUE,BUFFET & BRIDGEThursday, December 1Reservations begin at 11:30 a.m. • $13.95 ++Shop at the Holiday Boutique, then enjoy the Club’sgourmet luncheon buffet and sweets table, followed byfellowship and bridge with your U-Club friends.There will be no First Thursday program in Januarydue to our renovation.THE WRITERS’ GROUPTuesday, December 13 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Writers of all types and levels are invitedto join our writers’ group and discuss eachother’s writing. It’s a great way to get some valuablefeedback and keep your creative juices flowing!Contact Dr. Celia B. Guro at 432-2734 orguro@msu.edu for details.TASTING SOCIETYTasting Society Member MixxerThursday, December 8 • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Join up with your Tasting Society friends for some freemunchies, drink specials, and good company! [2197]See page 2 for details.UPCOMINGJANUARY 2012 EVENTSTHURSDAY, JANUARY 12 -Million Dollar Quartet Dinner TheaterTHURSDAY, JANUARY 26 -Ambassador Society Reception(by inivitation only)STARTING IN JANUARY -U-Club Burger Special - before everyhome MSU basketball gameWe’re on Facebook -just search for University Clubof Michigan State University!www.universityclubofmsu.org | 5

GET PHYSICALMember Appreciation DAYSThis week we say ‘thank you’ to all of our wonderful fitnessmembers with some complimentary refreshments, snacks, andsamples!Mon., Nov. 28 - Morning: bagels, fruit, juice & coffeeTues., Nov. 29 - Afternoon: cheese, crackers, fruit, & punchWed., Nov. 30 - All Day: smoothie & protein bar samplesMember Appreciation OPEN HOUSEThursday, December 1 • 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.Open to all fitness members & guestsFree childcare with games & craftsStop by our Open House and enjoy some complimentaryrefreshments and snacks as you browse our fun activity stations!• Complimentary skin analysis• Spa product samples, sales & discounts• Door prizes• Free chair massages• Personal training demos• Free polish changes (hands or feet)• Specialty class demos• Free paraffin dipsSpin the Winning WheelDecember 5 – 30Answer a winter themed trivia question correctly to spin theHoliday Wheel of Winning! Each spin gives you a chance towin great prizes like Fitness Center merchandise, gift cards, spaproducts, discounts, and more. Try as many times as you like, butonly one prize per person, please.Boxing & Boot Campare just around the corner…These fun, high energy classes are makinga New Year comeback.Let personal trainersSteve O’Rourke and Justin McKinstry [0808] transform your bodyand help make your New Year’s resolution a reality. We’ll scheduleclass times to fit participants, so stop by the Fitness Center toindicate your interest and learn more about these great classes.Group Personal Training is Fun, Effective,and Affordable!Take your fitness level up a notch…with a friend or two! Withgroup personal training you can build your own ‘Club within aClub’ and keep yourself accountable at a fraction of the cost ofone-on-one personal training. For more information, contactSteve O’Rourke, Fitness Manager, at 353-5113.“Group training motivates me to do better and workharder all the time”— Karen Siano, group personal training participantFor the special people on your holiday list, shop the U-Club!Your Club offers a variety of gifts at all price levelsand can be purchased anytime...Shop local, Shop the U-Club!The Gift of MembershipFor the gift that keeps on giving, give your loved ones the gift of aU-Club membership! You can pre-pay dues for a new or existingmember for any length of time and/or purchase one of our optionalmemberships for fitness, golf, tennis, or the Detroit Society. A U-Clubmembership always fits and is a great way to show you care! Did youknow that Junior Legacy memberships are only $50 per month? Fordetails, contact Phyllis Riley at 353-5111.Our New Gift Cards Are the Perfect Gift!Treat someone special to a luxurious spa service or elegant dinnerwith a U-Club gift card. Picka dollar amount and let therecipient choose their own gift,or select a specific spa service orpackage you know they’ll love!Gift cards can be purchased atthe U-Club front desk or FitnessCenter.We Now HaveGift Cards!6 | UClub Connections NewsletterU-Club Spa ProductsIn addition to a full line of stress-relieving and therapeutic spatreatments, our spa offers a wide variety of bath, body, skincare,and relaxation products that make wonderful gifts, with many onsale this month (see page 7)! Select a luxurious skincare productfrom one of our exceptional lines:• SkinCeuticals - known for its patented use of antioxidants, andadvancements in skincare science.• Equavie - an organic and environmentally conscious skin careline inspired by the richness of Mediterranean gardens.For someone who likes to relax at home, check out our luxuriousrobes, relaxation CD’s, and oil burners. Visit the Spa today!Broadway Dinner Theater PackagesThe Club’s fabulous Broadway Dinner Theater also makes awonderful gift. Packages include:hors d’oeuvres, three-coursegourmet dinner, round-trip Dean Members Serving Members Kellie Dean, PresidentTrailways transportation,Zone One ticket, and all taxes/fees. Select from these great shows:Transportationprovided byThe Addams Family • Thurs., Feb. 2, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. show • $110Memphis • Thurs., March 29, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. show • $110Les Miserables • Thurs., April 5, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. show • $115Wicked • Thurs., June 28, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. show • $125

All for U SeriesTones &Techniques:Practical MakeupApplication ForAll OccasionsJanuary 18 • 6:00 p.m.Do you have a special eventcoming up and want to look yourbest? Join the U-Club’s new esthetician and makeup artistSherita Coleman in this experiential presentation that willmake your special night memorable. Learn everything fromskin care and product application, to color selection, andmuch more.Fitness Members: $25 • Others: $30 (Includes a beverage,snack, and drawing for a complimentary Express Facial.)Short on space for your out-of-town guests?Candlewood Suites is the perfect answer!U-Club members receive aspecial holiday rate of $59for a studio suite for any stayDecember 1 - 31, 2011.Call 351-8181 and mentionyour U-Club membership forreservations at this special rate.Holiday SpecialSpa Product SaleTake advantage of some great deals at the Spa, but hurry, sales endDecember 31 and supplies are limited!• Up to 50% off selected spa product lines, while supplies last• FREE pair of Slippers with purchase of a U-Club Spa RobeWe’ve also marked down a variety of other spa merchandise, too, sostop by and check it out!Spa Packages = Great Holiday Gifts!Treat your loved ones to a blissful day at the U-Club Spa that comescomplete with a fitness center day pass and full use of our luxuriouslocker rooms with amenities like saunas and whirlpools. Be sure to seeour Spa Menu for a complete listing of our spa packages, or call 353-5113, and we’ll help you create your own!SIMPLE BLISS • $129/$148* — Save up to $20!Swedish Massage (60-minute) • SkinCeuticals Facial with Brow Wax • PremiumBeverage SelectionDAY AT THE SPA • $315/$362* — Save up to $48!Salt Glow or Mud Wrap Body Treatment with Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment• Swedish Massage (60-minute) • Skin Assessment • SkinCeuticals Facial withBrow Wax • Rejuvenating Hand Treatment • Rejuvenating Foot Treatment • SpaCuisine & Premium Beverage SelectionHoliday Spa PartiesHave a holiday party at the U-Club Spa! Perfect for a small group offamily members, co-workers, or friends, we’ll make your spa party*Non-Member pricingmemorable. We’ll help you plan an event complete with Spa services,use of the Fitness Center and locker room amenities, and specialty drinkand/or food options. Call 353-5113 to set up your special event.Be sure to visit the Spa booth at the Holiday Boutique onDecember 1 (see page 4 for details).SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY27Sunday Brunch4Santa Brunchfeaturing Santa, PapaSmurf & Smurfette &Photos by JD Small11Santa Brunchfeaturing Santa, PapaSmurf & Smurfette &Photos by JD SmallLSO Holiday Pops18Santa Brunchfeaturing Santa, PapaSmurf & Smurfette &Photos by JD Small25Christmas DayClub Closed28Fitness MemberAppreciationDay29Tuesday Mingle TableFitness MemberAppreciation Day5 6Tuesday Mingle Table12 13Tuesday Mingle TableWriters’ Group19 20Tuesday Mingle Table26Club Closed forDiningFitness CenterOpen RegularHours27Tuesday Mingle Table30Fitness MemberAppreciationDay1First ThursdayBoutique, Buffet & BridgeHoliday BoutiqueMember MIXXerFitness MemberAppreciation Open House7 8Member MIXXer14 15Kidz Club Holly JollyFriendship PartyMember MIXXerRock of Ages DinnerTheaterHoliday Luncheon Buffet21 22Member MIXXerHoliday Luncheon Buffet28 29Member MIXXer2 3Gingerbread HouseWorkshop9 1016 1723 24Club Closed for DiningFitness Center OpenHoliday HoursChildcare Closed30 31Dining availablefor New Year’s EveDinner onlyFitness Center OpenHoliday HoursChildcare ClosedDECemBER 2011www.universityclubofmsu.org | 7