AUGUST 2017 BEACON

Shirts are required to be worn on Club grounds except within the fenced pool area where swimsuit attire is appropriate. Swim wear with cover-ups are allowed in the River Bar before 5:00 p.m.. Shirt and cover-ups are required to be worn to and from the pool area. Inappropriate attire is not allowed in the Clubhouse at any time during the season for Members, their families, or their guests. This includes blue jeans, collarless t-shirts, swimming attire, and tank tops. Gentlemen and male children must remove their hats before entering the Clubhouse except on designated theme nights. SMOKING POLICY Smoking is prohibited at anytime in the club house and any location food service is offered. There is a no smoking policy in the Ritz Hotel and the pool enclosure. SERVICE CHARGE - A service charge will be added to all food and beverage checks. No other departments are included in the service charge system. No member or family member shall join in any subscription for the benefit of any employee of the Club that has not been authorized by the House Committee or the Board of Directors. SWIMMING POOL - An attendant will be in charge of the swimming pool and all outdoor game equipment and will be ready to render any assistance wherever possible. This attendant is not a babysitter. Please do not leave young children unattended. All persons are required to shower before using the pool. TENNIS - Three clay tennis courts are located on the Club grounds for your enjoyment. Appropriate tennis attire must be worn on the courts at all times. Shirts or jackets are required. Tennis shoes are the only approved type of foot apparel. Complete rules for the Courts are posted at the courts. GOLF - The golf course and putting green are available for your use at no additional charge. Golf balls may be purchased at the front desk. Wooden tees must be used and are available at the front desk. A limited number of clubs and putters are also available at the front desk. TRAP - Trap shooting is available by appointment. Contact the front desk to make your reservation. There is a $20 charge per round for this activity. HARBOR RULES - The front harbor shall be reserved for boats registered for 50' or more in length. Exceptions may be made by the General Manager. No reservations are accepted for guest dockage. Dockage is on a first come basis. Guest dockage is $2.25 per foot per night.

DINING ROOM - RIVER BAR May 20th-June 29th:

Members desiring box lunches for fishing parties will be accommodated if a request is made at the Clubhouse before 6:00 p.m. the previous evening. There will be a service charge for each meal served outside the Clubhouse. Bartenders and waitresses for private cocktail parties may be provided by the Manager for a service charge including regular gratuity. Special orders for hors d'oeuvres may be arranged with the Manager at least 24 hours in advance unless such special orders conflict with Club operations on heavily attended weekends. ATTIRE - At a time when life styles have become more informal, the Club has moved to accommodate these changes. To assist Members and Guests, the following are attire classifications and how they apply to Club events and grounds. If you see an infraction of the dress code, please refrain from commenting and simply notify the General Manager. Dining Areas Standard attire for the dining room on most Saturdays evenings includes slacks and a collared shirt (no shorts) for men. Men are welcome to wear a jacket and tie. Jackets may be removed after 9 p.m.. Ladies standard attire includes dresses, dress slacks, skirts and pant suits (no shorts). Casual wear is permitted in the Clubhouse during the day and is suitable in the Dining and Grill Room in the evening, Monday through Friday and on Sunday. On Saturday evenings casual wear is permitted only in the Grill Room for dining and in the River Bar after 8:00 p.m. with one exception; shorts are not allowed in the clubhouse on formal evenings. Casual wear includes club shorts and collared shirts; it does not include pool attire, jeans, t-shirts or tank tops. Shoes must always be worn in the Clubhouse. Formal attire is designated for Special Event evenings, men are requested to wear a jacket and tie, or black tie optional when indicated on the roster or calendar. Theme nights are designated in the calendar and attire appropriate to the theme is encouraged. On Saturday nights children over the age of six (6) must adhere to the dress code. The exception is for those children who are participating in activities in the teen room. The dress codes above may be modified at the sole discretion of the Commodore or Vice Commodore for any given evening. Clubhouse and Grounds Casual wear is permitted in the Clubhouse during the day. Dress jeans are acceptable in the Clubhouse on pre and post season dates as indicated in the calendar. Shoes must be worn in the Clubhouse at all times.

Breakfast: Monday-Friday…………………………………………..CLOSED Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays…………………....8:00-11:00 am Lunch: Monday-Wednesday…………………………………….CLOSED Thursday-Sunday and Holidays……………………12:00-3:00 pm Dinner: Monday-Wednesday…………………………………….CLOSED Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Holidays……….…...6:00-9:00 pm *Saturday…………………………………….…….7:00-10:00 pm Dinner: Monday-Thursday…………………………………...6:00-9:00 pm Friday…………………………………………..…...6:00-10:00 pm *Saturday…………………………………………...7:00-10:00 pm Sundays and Holidays……………………………….6:00-9:00 pm *With prior arrangements, Breakfast can be served for private parties. **Dinner will be served in the Grill Room as well as the Main Dining Room every Saturday night. Please check with the front desk for the attire on any given evening. Reservations for dinner are required to ensure the appropriate level of service and essential for Friday and Saturday nights, Sunday Brunches and Holiday Weekends. The Club will make every effort to serve you without reservations but will appreciate your patience during busy time periods. Please call the club office at (810) 748-9931 or e-mail at theoldcluboffice@comcast.net for reservations. Please take time to cancel reservations when necessary. To avoid duplication, please let us know of other club members who will be in your party. Saturday evening reservations will be accepted for seating between the hours of 6:30—10:00 pm. Please be prompt. On Saturday nights, The Old Club dining room is reserved for the enjoyment of our members and guests. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult and dressed appropriately as listed in the club calendar and roster. Adults are requested to have children refrain from dancing on formal events and any other Saturday evenings after 9:30 pm, as well as going back and forth to the dining room. It is intended that Saturday night be adult time and parents are asked to plan accordingly. Food, Alcoholic Beverages or other refreshments shall be served by Club employees, from Club facilities only, except on boats, at private residences and sleeping rooms. Due to state law no alcoholic beverages of any quantity or nature shall be brought on to the Club premises and consumed thereon except that purchased from the Club . July 1st-September 11th

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