b' Pulling out all the stopsYoure a fan of the patioIt has been so special hosting baby showers for girlfriends in theWe recently hosted a 35 thY2K-themed birthday party! We originally spring and fall in this location. Imagine a long table under theplanned to host this party in the Crystal Room, but as we began veranda for a butterfly inspired brunchhydrangeas and mutedplanning Valan suggested moving it to the Balcony Room to pink and purple florals, purple waterglasses with acrylic butterflyaccommodate some of the fun details. With the help of the also-drink tags, the prettiest white and gold table settings with mini teaamazing Rose Joy Events (Lindsay Raridon and her team always help sandwiches and dessertsa mimosa bar at one end of the patio, aknock my themes out of the park with their styling, design and dcor, butterfly themed backdrop for photo opps on the other. As many ascustom approach to florals, and beautiful, curated inventory of rentals), 50 ladies can sit comfortably in this space, and there is still room towe turned this room into a Y2K teen dream. mingle, open gifts and celebrate. This was the era of flip phones, butterfly clips, boy bands, hip hop, pop princesses and MTV. A long table in the center of the room, What about smaller or more intimate dinners? skirted in colorful linens provided by the Club, displayed nostalgic The Crystal Room has been one of our favorite locations foritems from the era. Custom placemats made of magazine clippings Christmas dinners. Something about this room makes it feel invitingfrom the late 90s/early 2000s were placed at every table setting around the holidays. It may be the beautiful chandelier that hangsalong with Rubiks cube nametags. One corner of the room was in the middle of the room or the amazing CCL staff that goes abovedecorated to look like a teenagers room with a blowup lounge chair and beyond during the holidays and colder months to make you feeland MTV band poster, while the opposite end of the room had a fun so welcomed. We love using the Clubs linens and table settings forlime green and pink backdrop. these events and bringing in brightly colored poinsettias, winterChef prepared an interactive charcuterie table that mimicked greens and touches of holiday cheer. The staff does a fabulous jobmeat and cheese Lunchables, while the dinner buffet took us back helping you choose a menu to fit your theme and accommodateto our lunchroom favorites: chicken fingers, a french-fry bar and your guests. The Club has an extensive wine list and makes greatpizza! With fun and memorable Y2K signature drinks, and music selections to pair with the meal.bingo taking us back to all our favorite early 2000s TRL hits, this was, For birthdays, anniversaries and smaller celebrations, our go-tothanks to the CCL staff, truly unforgettable.space is the wine cellar. This room is so fun and unique, just showing up is special enough. I love that Chef will help you create a fixedYour guests reactions to CCL as a destination?menu, or you can order from the regular menu. I truly believe the community views the Club as a top tier-venue in Lincoln, and that this primarily has to do with the staff and how each Sounds like the F&B team have your number event is executed, the food that is prepared by Chef and his team, and I cant say enough. Ive worked in the hospitality industry since Ithe beautiful ambiance. Friends and family know that an occasion was 12as a server, stints in fast-food restaurants, bartending inhosted at Country Club of Lincoln will be special, intimate, beautiful college, different event companies in Lincoln, then Joie de Vivre inand unique. San Diego. I personally know how much work goes on behind theMy friends are very fun and like-minded individuals who scenesthe late hours, the early mornings, the long weekends thatwholeheartedly believe in serving our community. One example, the are spent to make daily operations and every occasion run smoothlydisability community in Lincoln is very close to my heart. Instead of and seamlessly.birthday gifts for my 35 thbirthday, we asked guests to bring gift cards Some of my favorite staff members have been those who haveto local grocery stores, restaurants and retail stores for families with worked their way through college. Ive loved getting to know theirchildren with disabilities that may be struggling financially while stories as they work toward graduation day to move on to newpaying for services, therapies, doctor visits and medications for their careers. And of course, CCL Events Director Valan Dickinson andloved ones. her amazing event staff. If you have ever hosted an event at theI learned very early on that you can donate leftover itemsClub, you have worked with Valan and her assistant director, Katieputting in a request with Valan ahead of time to ask staff to box up Goodwater (shown left and right, respectively, of Kayla in the photo).leftover food so we can take it home and donate it the next dayTheir attention to detail and organization are reasons I love hostingor asking the CCL staff to help us pack floral arrangements in our events at CCL. I know that without question Valan and her fantasticvehicles to be donated to our local churches or local funeral homes.team will always be available to answer questions, accommodate and communicate with me before an event, and execute flawlesslyGo-to, too, for Union Bank & Trust Company the day of!Kayla praises the Clubs attention to its guests and the foodIt is Walking into the Club on any given day or calling to make aa perfect blend of approachable fare with our Chefs own personal reservation, put in a request or ask to be directed to the right person,stampChef is always willing to work with us, making fantastic you will probably be greeted by Kim. She is the calming voice duringselections to help create a menu that pleases our personal and the holidays, the master scheduler, the top investigator with anycorporate guests. question you may have, and truly one of the most genuine people IJason jumps into this part of the conversation with Kayla: have ever met. I call her a friend, because that is what she isalwaysThe CCL staff is always professional, the course and amenities are checking in and excited to catch up. top notch, and the food is some of the best food in town. At UBT we take so much pride in our employees and customers. We truly believe Love me, love my child they are the best. I am truly so impressed with the team at CCL. We are so gratefulWhen we bring them to the Club, we know theyll be cared for for how the staff treats Eli, who is on the autism spectrum. Theyin the same spirit in which they serve and make a difference in our know him by name, always welcome him and spend time gettingcommunities.to know him. When the staff notices that Eli may be having a hard time during the childrens events, they will, without hesitation or question, find new and fun ways to entertain him or accommodate his sensory needs. As the parent of a child with a disability, it is so wonderful to know that we can go somewhere where our child feels safe, accepted and accommodated.1https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlaalindahao/2019/10/23/the-secret-life-of-an-anonymous-michelin-restaurant-inspector-2019/16'