THE

HAMILTON
CLUB
A publication of Lancaster Newspapers, Inc.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
A Brief History of
The Hamilton Club
A Walk through Lancasters
Hamilton Club
Weddings, Banquets,
Special Events
The Club Dining Experience
The Future of
The Hamilton Club
A Lancar Traditi
2 SEPTEMBER23, 2012 THEHAMILTONCLUB Lancaster, Pa
I. EntrancE VEstIbulE
and FoyEr
As you enter the massive double
doors into the vestibule and the
main entrance hall of the Hamilton
Clubhouse you are entering the oldest
private club in this area, founded
123 years ago by 31 distinguished
gentlemen of Lancaster.
The original property was once the
private home of Catherine Haldeman
Long, whose initials appear on the
overhead stone in the vestibule.
The main entrance area of the
Clubhouse is distinguished by the
beautiful grand entrance stairway to the
second foor area and the magnifcent
brass chandelier original to Miss Longs
home, built in 1890. Notice the three
original stained glass panels at the top
of the large windows.
II. rEcEptIon arEa
and pEacock allEy
Down the staircase by the
reception area, we see three original
watercolors of the Clubhouse and of
downtown Lancaster, rendered by
local artist, David Brumbach, on a
Club commission. Proceeding on to a
connecting corridor known as Peacock
Alley, you should notice the relief
of a Peacock on the ceiling. Peacock
Alley leads to the main dining room of
the Clubhouse today. When the Club
purchased the Long mansion in 1913,
the eastern end of the building was
approximately where the dining room
entrance is today. The area beyond
was open lawn that ran to the original
carriage and horse stable serving
the mansion, later to be named the
Hamilton Mews.
To the left of the present day
reception area was the mansions open
porch running along Orange Street. It
was enclosed following the Depression
of 1929, to gain more space on the
frst foor for a receptionist and later a
coatroom. The enclosure also formed
the vestibule you just passed through
as you entered the Clubhouse. The
initialed stone previously pointed out
was outside the building over the front
entrance door.
III. two Major addItIons
to thE orIgInal MansIon
The rooms you see to the left
of Peacock Alley, running along
Orange Street were added to the Long
mansion in the 1950s, connecting the
Hamilton Mews building with the
main Clubhouse. (Actually, this area is
one large room, which may be divided
into several rooms by built-in movable
partitions.)
Then in 1962, a two-story addition
was undertaken, creating the dining
room you now see, and on the second
foor directly overhead a ballroom and
an exercise equipment room, squash
courts, locker rooms, and steam and dry
heat rooms for members use.
This two-story addition covered the
original open area between the then
Clubhouse and the Hamilton Mews.
IV. buchanan bar
Walking to the opposite end of the
frst foor, the West end, we see an
informal pub named the Buchanan
Bar after the original oil painting of
President James Buchanan hanging
on the south wall, the only one
painted from life known to exist, at
least according to the White House.
The White House Curator called and
requested the painting on permanent
loan. The Board felt at that time we
should loan it to Wheatland and not
permanently to the White House. If
you examine this oil painting closely,
you will notice that it depicts several
British gentlemen and the British
Union Jack on one side of the fgure
of President James Buchanan, and
U.S. Congressman with the Stars and
Stripes on the other side. The painting
celebrates the beginning of telegraph
communication between England
and the United States via of a newly-
laid undersea cable accomplished
while Buchanan was President. The
telegraph keys are clearly seen in the
painting. The photomural over the
bar area depicts many scenes of Old
Lancaster. These original photographs
were made into the montage you see
by the Eastman Kodak Company in
Rochester, New York. It was the largest
photographic reproduction of its day.
Also notice the beautiful old stained
glass windows overlooking Duke Street,
salvaged from a Philadelphia mansion
when it was torn down, and installed in
the Clubhouse in the 1950s.
V. sEcond Floor InForMal
dInIng arEas
Going to the second foor are the
Steinman Room, a casual dining
experience, and the Tower Bar.
Members enjoy having a light lunch or
evening supper here with friends in a
relaxed atmosphere. Here again we see
several solid brass chandeliers original
to Miss Longs mansion.
VI. thE crystal rooM
Walking to the east end of the second
foor, we come to the grand Crystal
Room. The Crystal Room is the site of
many gala private parties throughout
the year, as well as scheduled Club
activities where all may participate.
Your attention is immediately focused
on the beautiful crystal chandelier given
to the Club by a member some forty
years ago. Beyond the Crystal Room are
the squash courts, exercise equipment
rooms and a relaxation area.
VII. thE MEMbErs grIllE
An important area of the Club is the
dining area on the lower level. It is here
that many of the community leaders,
business and professional, have lunch
at the Round Table Mondays through
Fridays. To many members, it is a must
visit to the Clubhouse on an almost
daily basis.
VIII. conFErEncE rooM
Just off the Steinman Room is a
modern conference room designed to
host meetings for members and guests.
Designed to establish the Hamilton
Club as Lancasters Downtown
Business Hub, this room features wif,
a computer, fax/copy machine and
telephone.
A walk through
Lancasters
Hamilton Club
n the last 20 years I have worked as a national consultant
with more than 300 clubs. In that capacity I looked long and
hard to nd a model for the modern city club in a community
like Lancaster, and there really wasnt one. When I joined the
Hamilton Club as its general manager, the leadership and staff
of the Club recognized a wonderful opportunity to use our collective
abilities to create a national model for an attractive, vibrant club.
Granted, were already recognized nationally as a Platinum Club.
What a cool challenge, though, to forge a design for a model club of
the future!
Im delighted with the cooperative effort at the Hamilton Club
between our members, our great staff, this progressive community
and those who do business with us. We are all committed to making
Lancaster a remarkable place to live and work.
Its been said for generations that If you want to do business in this
town, you have to join the Hamilton Club. While we certainly can
contribute to ones professional life, were more than that. For more
than a century, the Hamilton Club has enhanced members personal
lives and given them a sense of belonging. In this day and age of cell
phones, emails and social media, its nice to connect with others on
a personal level. The Hamilton Club is still a place where you want
to belong.
~ Tom Foutch
General Manager
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ancaster has no shortage
of fantastic wedding
venues, and the Hamilton
Club gives the Red Rose
City a unique yet classic
option for a bride and grooms special
day. In fact, when the popular wedding
website the Knot recently rated the top
Wedding Reception sites in Central
Pennsylvania, the Hamilton Club was
one of only three venues in Lancaster to
make the list.
Several things make the Club a unique
place to celebrate a wedding. One is its
vibrant downtown location, which is
convenient to many of Lancasters great
houses of worship. Another is the historic
Club itself, which makes for unique
pictures. The Club rst and foremost,
however, is a well-regarded restaurant
where guests always marvel at the food.
We have heard nothing but glowing
compliments and reviews about our
reception, said Christine Carolyn Murray
from Washington D.C. It was truly the
night of our dreams. Betty Schimmels
son had their rehearsal dinner at the Club.
We have been impressed with all we
have come into contact with at the Club.
(The Hamilton Club Staff is) all to be
applauded, she stated.
Beyond weddings, the Hamilton Club
offers complete catering, serving and set-
up services both at the Club and off-site
at homes, businesses or private venues.
At the Hamilton Club friends and family
gather for special breakfasts, banquets,
lunch and dinner gatherings, teas,
cocktail parties, fund-raisers and even
private duckpin bowling parties.
Cynthia McComsey, the Clubs Director
of Catering and Special Events is charged
with planning off-site private parties,
dinners, business affairs, receptions, open
houses or other special events. We give
personal attention to every detail so you
can relax and enjoy the event, she noted.
Our dedicated team of professionals
will ensure that you receive exceptional
service from start to nish.
The Hamilton Club also focuses its
efforts on hosting area businesses events.
Board meetings, seminars and dinners
are frequent occurrences. The Clubs
breadth of services attracts businesses to
its urban location.
Pete Scudner, Sr. Vice President/Wealth
Management at Janney, Montgomery,
Scott, often holds his business meetings
at the Club. The Club is the rst choice
for business lunches, Scudner said. He
added that with outstanding food and
excellent service I am thrilled when
holding private functions at the Club.
I am especially proud of our
commitment to the community by
partnering with non-prots on their annual
events year after year, added McComsey.
One such event, the Long Home Heritage
Gala attracts more than 150 guests each
January. Five years ago we wanted to
introduce our needs to the Lancaster
community, and the ONLY choice was the
Hamilton Club, stated Ernie Simmons
from the Long Community at Highland.
All attendees know and expect the best
food, service and atmosphere available.
From concept to the event all hands are
involved from the Director of Events, the
Executive Chef, to the Club Manager. In
Lancaster there is no better place than the
Hamilton Club.
LancasterHistory.org each year also
hosts a large event at the Hamilton Club.
The Hamilton Club has provided us with
an exceptional place for LancasterHistory.
orgs Valentines Gala fundraiser, Robin
Sarratt, the organizations Vice President
explained. We are guaranteed amazing
food, impeccable service and a fun but
professional approach that has helped us
grow our event four-fold in the last ve
years.
Weddings, Banquets and Special Events
he dining experience rules
the day at the Hamilton
Club as members and
guests continually speak
highly of the food and drink they
enjoy here. Whether enjoying a more
formal meal in the Steinman Room
overlooking the historic St. James
Episcopal Church courtyard, a less
formal meal in the Buchanan room
before First Friday or a larger group
celebration in one of the Clubs
private meeting and banquet rooms,
members and their guests are treated
to exceptional dining experiences.
Changing times are reected in a
dress code that welcomes coats and
ties in one venue and dress denim
summer nights in another.
Certainly the talent of the
culinary staff and Executive Chef
Kevin Andersons innovative menu
selections are at the heart of the
Clubs success. It is not often that
an organization is led by a culinary
team who has worked together for
19 years. Chef Anderson joined the
Club in 1993.
Pastry Chef Brad Miller has
satised our sweet teeth since 1982.
I am very blessed to work with
such an exceptional staff, Anderson
said. While we keep a close eye on
trends in the ne-dining restaurant
industry, we always keep in mind
that traditional favorites remain
popular in Lancaster.
Club industry leaders across the
country have noticed the Hamilton
Clubs superior quality and service.
For the second consecutive time the
Club has been awarded Platinum
status by John Sibbald Associates,
setting us apart as one of the top 35
clubs in the nation.
The Club Dining Experience
~ Kevin Anderson
Executive Chef
~ Cynthia McComsey
Director of Catering and Special Events
Lancaster, Pa THEHAMILTONCLUB SEPTEMBER23,20125
major long range-planning
initiative was begun
in 2002 in an effort to
map out a future for the Club. A
signifcant component of this planning
process was conducted in 2003 as the
Club completed a Member research
project, which included multiple Focus
Groups, a comprehensive member
survey, conducted by Kelly Michener
Advertising, and several member
town meetings, so all members could
participate.
The Club chose to focus its efforts
on expansion and infrastructure
improvements to meet the needs of
its diverse membership and to attract
younger members and couples. 2006
brought a more than $3.8 million major
renovation to the Club, managed by
Wohlsen Construction Company.
The cornerstone of this project was
the addition of the Steinman Room to
the second foor, a business-casual and
naturally-lit dining room which has an
open view of the city and some of the
best food in town.
Other improvements were made
to the Health Club. These included
expanding the availability of cardio and
weight lifting equipment, expansion of
the squash courts to international size
and the addition of a modern Womens
locker room.
The Tower Bar, classically styled in
elegant dcor, was given an expanded
bar area and its own lounge, where
members relax after work or meet up
with a guest.
One of the most signifcant changes
of this renovation was to the Clubs
infrastructure. $1.6 million was devoted
between two projects: updated HVAC
for temperature control and ventilation
throughout the Club and a new elevator
for greater capacity and access.
The Club President at the time of the
expansion, Alex Schneebacher refected
on the work completed. With the
completion of this project we were able
provide an outstanding facility designed
to meet our members needs.
In 2009, the Clubs Reading Room was
replaced by a Conference Room, added
to help establish the Club as Lancaster
Countys Downtown Business Hub.
In 2011, Buchanan Bar, the downstairs
dining room at the Club was renovated
with a new dcor and bar area. Perhaps
the most signifcant change, however,
did not cost a dime. When the Buchanan
Bar opened, for the frst time members
and guests were allowed to wear jeans at
the Hamilton Club. Quite a change!
Most recently, the Club has fnished
a renovation of Hamilton Hall, the
downstairs banquet and meeting
room space that hosts many Club and
community events. Featured in this
renovation are new carpets and paint,
lighting upgrades and a state-of-the-art
sound system.
Next up for the Club is a third-foor
cigar lounge. With its own ventilation
system, the lounge is to be fully funded
by members of the Cigar Club.
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ometimes you have to let your hair
down. If you do some good along the
way, it is even better.
Wednesdays in the spring, Hamilton
Club members step behind the bar and
serve drinks for tips which are donated to a
worthy cause of their choice. This year the
Guest Bartender event raised awareness and
thousands of dollars for such causes as the
Junior League, the Boys and Girls Club and
Power Packs.
Guest Bartender is one of the most popular
events of the year, said Reuben Sinopoli, the
Clubs Beverage Captain. It is great to see
so many members at the Club to support the
local community.
The agencies appreciate the good will. Joan
Espenshade, Board Chair for Power Packs,
expressed her appreciation. Hunger in
America is often not seen, and hungry children
cannot learn. Donations from Guest Bartender
Night at the Hamilton Club allowed us to buy
food for llocal children and develop awareness
of the hunger issues in our community.
Club member Bev Wise added the guest
bartender events are tremendously well
attended and after all whats not to like?
A casual atmosphere, lots of people, great
laughs and all for a good cause!
Serving up Drinks for a Cause
odays Hamilton
Club is a dynamic
community of men and
women of all ages from
many walks of life.
With a variety of backgrounds,
experiences and interests, Club
membership includes singles, couples
and families of various faiths, racial
and ethnic backgrounds and sexual
orientation.
Club membership has grown the
past two years. We have the most
liberal membership policies of any
club in Central Pennsylvania, said
Club President Harold Wenger. While
we value diversity, it doesnt drive
our membership efforts, added Club
Membership Chair Kendra McGuire.
Our breadth of membership is simply
the result our vibrant club has achieved.
People of diverse backgrounds want to
be members.
Perhaps this diversity is a result of
the varied nature of the social activities
offered by the Club. Special interest
groups and events
cater to art lovers,
cigar acionados,
gardeners, needle
crafters, women in
business, travelers
and more. Foodies,
wine enthusiasts
and beer lovers also
enjoy unique events
and activities. The beer committee,
for one, selects the many brews on
tap around the Club and is especially
proud of Carls Ale, a blend specially
produced by Lancaster Brewing
Company.
One group that has especially caught
on is the Hammies on the Rocks, a group
of some of the younger members of
the Club who get together for monthly
happy hours. In fact, members under
the age of 45 are one of the fastest
growing segments of the Club.
Hamilton Club members also get a
chance to connect with members of
similar clubs around the globe. The Club
currently boasts reciprocal privileges
with more than 60 afliated clubs
nationally and internationally. This is
a great benet and added value for our
members, notes Board Member and
Reciprocal Chair Joe Lundy. When
someone joins the Hamilton Club, they
arent just joining one ne club, they
are joining many.
The Clubs facilities, ne food and
drink, amenities and social activities
are keeping the Clubs Membership
Director Bill Dewan busy these days.
Our members have gotten the word out
that this is the place to be in Lancaster,
Dewan is happy to note. In the end it
is not about the building or the events;
the Hamilton Club is about the people.
Our members and staff treat each other
like family. That is what happens when
youve been together for 10, 20, 30 and
even 40 years.
Hamilton Club Membership
~ Bill Dewan
Director of
Membership Development
Lancaster, Pa THEHAMILTONCLUB SEPTEMBER23,20127
Hamilton Club members
enjoying their annual
Club picnic, this year
held at Drumore Estates.
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Well known for its cuisine, The Hamilton Club features
several events for foodies, including Appetizer Battle
Royale, Wine Dinners and other themed nights.
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annual picnic, hosted by the
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hen one of
Lancasters most
elegant downtown
mansions was built for
Miss Catharine Haldeman Long on the
southeast corner of East Orange and North
Duke streets in 1891, it was a two-and-a-half
story stone dwelling with a slate roof just 33
feet long. On the east end of the property,
then known as 126 East Orange Street, a
carriage house was constructed at the same
time. This piece of the property, over time
became known as the Mews.
Mews is a polite term for a building where
the wealthy kept their horses. It may well
be that the term started because the Royal
Stables in London used this name.
The Mews has had many uses in its 121
years. In 1908 or 1909, Samuel Landis,
a dealer in Studebaker, Reo and Premier
horseless carriages rented the property and
advertised that his vehicles were available
for sale or rent. He also used the property
for repair work.
In 1927, Julia Garfeld McVey and
Laura Watt Flynn rented the building from
its new owners, the Hamilton Club and
the building now became known as The
Hamilton Tearoom. Downtown shoppers
came to know the tearoom as serving the
best cinnamon toast, fudge cake and eggs
Florentine in Lancaster.
Over the years additions and renovations
have occurred and now the Mews is home
to the Clubs heavily-used banquet kitchen
downstairs and health club upstairs.
Members of the Hamilton Club can
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Several times a week, a group of
the Clubs members get together
for a newer tradition, Yoga Classes.
Club member Joyce Gundrum
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but she appreciates the outcome.
You come out of class feeling
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In contrast to the serenity of yoga,
squash, a racquet sport developed
in England played with a ball that
does not have much bounce to it,
is a hectic and challenging sport
available at the Hamilton Club.
Mens and womens leagues play in
the fall and into the spring, leading
to a Club championship tournament
each year.
One of the Clubs best squash
players over the years has been
King Knox. Its a wonderful
game and in many respects
similar to golf, at least in terms of
sportsmanship and players calling
the game themselves, Knox stated.
Not only is it great exercise, you
can get a tremendous workout in 45
minutes, but its very competitive,
which I like.
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players of all abilities can come
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ITS FIRST YEARS
On April 15, in 1889, William A.
Atlee, George N. Hauman, Samuel H.
Reynolds, B.B. Breneman, John D. Skiles,
W.U. Hensel, B.F Eshleman, James A.
McDevitt, Charles A. Fondersmith and
Eugene G. Smith met in the Lancaster
Board of Trade Rooms, the predecessor
of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
to consider the feasibility of organizing
a social club in the city of Lancaster.
It was the unanimous sentiment that
if 50 others could be found who were
interested in contributing $100 each the
yet unnamed club would be organized.
Each of those present agreed. They
accomplished their goal within two days.
On May 9, 1889, the original group met
again, adopted the name of The Hamilton
Club of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and
elected B.F. Breneman, President.
The new Club would rent, for five
years, the property known as Eshleman
Hall on the East side of 39 N. Duke
Street. The annual rent was $600 for
the first year. William G. Payne, a well-
known caterer of the time, was selected
to become the first employee of the Club.
Payne worked for the Club for 17 years,
establishing a tradition of employee
longevity at the Club.
By September of 1889, the Hamilton
Club was in its first home at 39 North
Duke Street, well organized and on its
way. It had a complete set of bylaws,
and 47 members from the Lancaster
community.
Shortly after, house rules were
adopted. By May of 1890 the Secretary
was forced to post a notice that no
betting, watching, or chancing for
drinks will be allowed in the caf of the
Clubhouse. Apparently, some members
were not observing this rule!
By the beginning of 1892, there were
170 Club members, and the Club was
doing well financially.
THE CLUB HAS ITS SECOND HOME
At a meeting of the Clubs Board on
January 2, 1899, a committee of the
Board was instructed to make a lease
for a property at 37 East Orange Street.
The leased building at 39 North Duke
Street was now too small for Clubhouse
use.
The annual rent, which also included
the use of three third floor rooms in an
adjacent building, was $950. Soon after
the Board designated one of its members,
John J. Stewart, to become Managing
Director.
By Christmas 1905, the Directors had
established the custom of gifts for the
staff of the Club, a tradition now heading
into its 97th year.
THE LONG MANSION
As early as 1901, the Club considered
the Long Mansion, on the southeast
corner of North Duke and East Orange
Streets, as the perfect venue for the
Club. This property was the home of the
recently deceased Catharine Haldeman
Long.
A Clubs bid on the property failed,
however. By early 1912, the property
was offered at public sale for a second
time.
That year, the $1252.97 available did
not win the bidding war, but the Club
was successful eleven years later and on
April 12, 1912, a day that Titanic was
at sea, the Catharine Haldeman Long
property was purchased by the Hamilton
Club for $43,800.
By 1917, Club membership totaled
213. Dues of all Club members in the
military services of the United States
were forgiven for the duration of World
War I. On May 5, 1919, a waiting list
for new members was established at 265,
except for considering applications from
returning servicemen.
The Club added amenities over the
years, but a major renovation took place
in 1953, connecting the Hamilton Mews
to the existing Clubhouse. The work was
completed by Herman Wohlsen and Sons
for $155,000.
In 1962, another major building
project was undertaken. The Club built
a two-story addition including a new
dining area, squash courts and a locker
room at a cost of $405,420.
The Hamilton Club:
A Brief History
Will Rogers said, Even if youre on the right
track, youll get run over if you just sit there.
Wise words. Even wiser if they apply to the
type of organization that relies too often on its
history and traditions to appeal to the market
instead of seeing the future for what it is . . .
inevitably on its doorstep.
For 123 years, the Hamilton Club of
Lancaster has been both impacted by and
contributed to this fair city. Its grown with
it and contributed to its growth. The name says
it all . . . the Hamilton Club of Lancaster. It
doesnt say in Lancaster. It doesnt say at
or near or some other such distinction. No,
the word selected by the Clubs initial founders
was of .
It means this special club and this special
city belong to each other and it is in the best
interests of both to forge boldly onward, not
allowing growth to just happen but rather
shaping the future for the best.
The Hamilton Club sees its role in the city
of Lancaster as one of engagement. To bring
together in one location community leaders,
businessmen and women, philanthropists,
educators and other professionals for the
purpose of enriching their lives and our city.
The Club also recognizes the importance it
has held for generations of families in creating
an environment where families and friends
strengthen bonds and that too will continue.
In an era when customer service is little
more than a poster on an ofce wall, the
Hamilton Club leadership and staff remain
undeterred in delivering the nest service in
the area.
The recently completed renovation of the
Clubs facilities speaks to the commitment the
Club has made in the future of not only the
Club itself, but of those needing these rooms.
Whether a business needs a meeting room or
an individual planning a personal celebration
needs an intimate venue, the Hamilton Club is
poised now and in the future to best meet these
needs.
But when you come right down to it, the
Hamilton Club of Lancaster is now and will
forever be about its members, their families,
their guests and this community. The Clubs
vibrant membership will continue to expand to
include individuals from all walks. So exible
is the facility and its operation that it will
continue to seamlessly serve both exquisite ne
dining and casual comfort food. And whether
used for personal enjoyment or professional
growth, the Club will exceed expectations.
Will Rogers was right . . . sitting still never
works. And at the Hamilton Club, its full
speed ahead.
~ Harold Wenger
President
~ The Future of The Hamilton Club ~
Lancaster, Pa THEHAMILTONCLUB SEPTEMBER23,201211
The Hamilton Club is a private social club with
an unwavering commitment to providing personalized attention and
exceptional life-enhancing experiences to help its members Live Well.
~ Our MissiOn stateMent ~
Bowling at the
Hamilton Club
ince bowling alleys were frst installed at the Hamilton Club in 1912,
bowling has been a part of the Club tradition. Duckpin bowlinga
variation introduced in Baltimore in the early 20th centurycame to the
Club in the early 60s. In 2010, the alleys were renovated to update lanes and
add new pin-setters. Bumper bowling was also added for kids.
Today the Club sports four mens and womens bowling leagues. The alleys
also host many private and public events including corporate retreats, family
events and even wedding rehearsal dinners.
The bowling alleys have also become a favorite spot for kids and a popular
birthday party location at the Club. Without question, one of the favorite
activities at the Club is Parents Night Out. On these evenings, kids appreciate
bowling, movies and fun food downstairs while their moms, dads and guests
enjoy an event upstairs.
For Club member Sherry Lapp the alleys were a lifesaver when her
sons birthday party was rained out. The party was a hit! My son and his
friends enjoyed duckpin bowling, snacks, drinks and watching the Summer
Olympics, she said. The staff was very helpful in organizing the party on
short notice.
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Congratulations,
Hamilton Club!
12 SEPTEMBER23, 2012 THEHAMILTONCLUB Lancaster, Pa
In Memory of J. Hale Steinman
President 1936-1951