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This Month
The fall season at your Club and around San Francisco will be humming with activity. Read on to discover a variety of ways to appreciate and honor our service members, past and present. Be sure to register early for our popular commemoration events and, as always, feel free to drop in any day for cocktails with friends or dinner with a view. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Crossroads of the Corps
Your Association and Club News for Fall 2019
Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2019 edition of Crossroads of the Corps. This quarter’s magazine includes a first-person account of the 75th anniversary observance of D-Day in Normandy, along with news of Club events. Be sure to share your copy of the magazine, especially with Veterans who are not yet members.
CLICK HERE TO READ CROSSROADS ONLINE
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Upcoming EventsIf you are interested in sponsoring a Club event, please contact the Development Department at Development@marinesmemorial.org.
2019 San Francisco Fleet Week
SPECIAL EVENT WEDNESDAY – MONDAY, 9 – 14 OCTOBER
The 7th Annual Veterans Art Exhibit at Atelier Gallery and the Honor Our Fallen Concert at SF Jazz Center kick off this year’s Fleet Week. Tour ships, visit the Humanitarian Assistance Village on Marina Green, and don’t miss K-9 Heroes, the Air Show, and the High School Band Challenge!
FREE EVENT | CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE
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“Honor Our Fallen” Tribute Concert @ SF Jazz Center
CONCERT WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER, 6 p.m.
Come and enjoy a concert by the 1st Marine Division Band at SF JAZZ CENTER, 201 Franklin Street. This special program, presented by the San Francisco Fleet Week Association, recognizes the sacrifice of service members who volunteered to defend their country and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
FREE EVENT | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Commemoration of Grenada
with Major General Ray Smith, USMC (Ret.)
COMMEMORATION WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER, 6 p.m.
On 25 October 1983, President Reagan, citing the threat posed to American nationals on Grenada by that nation’s Marxist regime, ordered the US Military to invade and secure their safety. MajGen Smith commanded the BLT 2/8 in Grenada, where American forces successfully completed Operation Urgent Fury.
FREE EVENT | CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
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Pups4Patriots Luncheon – Hosted by American Humane
CELEBRATION THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER, 11:30 a.m.
Join us at this special event honoring our nation’s 2- and 4-legged heroes, including service dogs and their veteran handlers. A program of American Humane, Pups4Patriots rescues shelter dogs and trains them to become lifesaving service animals for military veterans struggling with the invisible wounds of war.
FREE EVENT (RSVP REQUIRED) | CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
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244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
CELEBRATION SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER, 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration with cake cutting ceremony, formal dinner, dancing and live music! Our Guest of Honor is Secretary of State George P. Shultz, former Major, USMC, and longtime MMA member and supporter. There is a 2-night guestroom minimum – must have tickets to the Ball.
TICKETS: Members $190 (limit 2); Guest of Members $230;
Active Duty $109 (limit 2) | CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
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Thanksgiving Brunch
HOLIDAY THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER, Seating from 12 noon
Join us in the Commandants Room for your Club’s annual Thanksgiving feast. Enjoy an elegant and delicious buffet brunch with family and special friends, accompanied by live music. And be sure to save room for dessert!
TICKETS: ADULTS $80-$95; CHILDREN 6-12 $53-$63, 5 & UNDER FREE | CLICK HERE TO RESERVE
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Holly Jolly Holiday Party and Breakfast with Santa
FAMILY EVENT SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER, TIME TBA
A perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! Bring the whole family for a festive morning filled with delicious food and fun with Santa. We hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE!
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Korean War Commemoration
COMMEMORATION WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER, 6 p.m.
Join us in commemorating the 69th Anniversary of the Korean War. Our guest speaker is Dr. Bruce Bechtol, Jr., President of the International Council on Korean Studies and author of North Korean Military Proliferation in the Middle East and Africa. This event is graciously underwritten by Mr. Don Reid. Please register early.
FREE EVENT | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Army vs. Navy Game
FAMILY EVENT SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER, 12 p.m. KICKOFF
Whose side are you on?! Come root for your team and enjoy the nacho bar, hot dogs, popcorn, soft pretzels, and – MOST OF ALL – the camaraderie! Your ticket includes snacks and one drink. A cash bar will be available. Admission is free for ages 16 and under.
TICKETS: MEMBERS $19 / OTHERS $29 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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New Year’s Eve – A Roaring ’20s Party!
HOLIDAY MONDAY 31 DECEMBER, 7 p.m.
Dress up, step out, and get ready for a Gatsby-style night to remember when you ring in 2020 with us. The evening includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course dinner, live music and dancing, photo booths, midnight balloons, champagne, and more! Email us for hotel reservations.
TICKETS: MEMBERS FROM $119 / OTHERS FROM $159 |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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More for Members
Happy Hour in the Flying Leatherneck Lounge
MEMBERS ONLY TUESDAY – FRIDAY 4 – 6 p.m.
The Flying Leatherneck Lounge on the Club’s 2nd floor is a great place to run into old friends and meet new ones. If you’re staying here, Happy Hour is complimentary. Why not stop in this week? We look forward to seeing you! |
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Wedding on a Budget? Take a look at the Skyline.
MMC EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
Consider your Club’s Skyline Wedding Package. Available Sunday and Monday evenings only, your all-inclusive celebration takes place on the Club’s 12th floor, with stunning views, expert event coordination, exceptional service, and gourmet catering. Only $89 per person (50-90 guests).
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL OR CALL LISA JIMENEZ AT (415) 830-9135
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Reciprocal Clubs Worldwide: Download the List
Are you planning to travel? As a member, you have reciprocal privileges at over 240 private clubs around the world! The complete listing of our Reciprocal Clubs, including addresses and contact information, is available for download here. |
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Shop MarineClubStore.com and Show Your Pride
HIGH QUALITY GIFTS + CLUB PRIDE
Now, even the littlest patriots can show their pride! This adorable, cozy cotton/polyester hoodie is embroidered with your choice of “Marine Recruit” or “Navy Recruit” and is size 18 mos. From apparel to top quality luggage and military themed gift items, your Marine Club Store has something for everyone.
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In Our Theatre | MarinesMemorialTheatre.com
Othello
DRAMA 12-27 OCTOBER
The African-American Shakespeare Company opens its 2019-20 season with the Shakespearean tragedy in a contemporary setting. The production places an emphasis on Othello as “the other,” an African native trying to balance his Muslim background with the Christian society he is marrying into.
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Eve Rodsky: Playing Fair at Home
AUTHOR EVENT 16 OCTOBER, 6:30 p.m.
 Inforum at the Commonwealth Club presents Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live). The book was inspired by Rodsky’s quest to redistribute domestic tasks – typically women’s “invisible work” – within her marriage. Come discover her path to greater equity.
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Deepak Chopra: Metahuman and Unleashing Your Infinite Potential
AUTHOR EVENT 18 OCTOBER, 6:30 p.m.
The Commonwealth Club presents Deepak Chopra, a world-renowned advocate for personal transformation. In his new book, Chopra explains how to move beyond physical limitations to access peak experiences that revolutionize our lives. Are you ready for your infinite potential to become your personal reality?
CLICK HERE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST
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Every Outfit on Sex and the City
AUTHOR EVENT 22 OCTOBER, 6:30 p.m.
 Inforum at the Commonwealth Club presents Luaren Garroni and Chelsea Fairless, whose nearly 600,000 Instagram followers eagerly await their new book, We Should All Be Mirandas: Life Lessons From Sex and The City’s Most Underrated Character. Come for equal parts adoration and nostalgia for the ’90s classic!
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Cristela Alonzo: My Affordable Care Act
COMEDY 25 OCTOBER, 8 p.m.
 Cristela Alonzo made history in 2014 as the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, “Cristela” for ABC. She’s been a guest host on “The View” and a lead in Disney Pixar’s “Cars 3.” Her stand-up special, “Lower Classy,” is streaming on Netflix. Come out for a great evening of comedy!
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Adriana Calcanhotto: MARGEM
MUSIC 30 OCTOBER, 9 p.m.
 Enjoy an evening with one of the most acclaimed singer songwriters in Brazilian music today. Over three decades, Adriana Calcanhotto has won two Latin Grammy Awards and released over 20 albums. In this rare U.S. appearance, she will perform her classics and more. Note: This performance is in Portuguese.
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Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA. This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the ’70s and ’80s, including monster hits such as Waterloo, Fernando, Honey Honey, Dancing Queen.
