National Club Rooftop Patio Floor Plan

The construction of the rooftop patio continues this week now that the foundation and frame is in.

Access to our 4th floor at the moment is limited to the elevator and back service stairs as we have closed off the top of the front stairwell to extend it to the roof. The elevator will also be extended to the roof so you can step out right into the enclosed year-round pavilion.

Here is the floor plan for the rooftop patio.

National Club Rooftop Patio Installation Photos

On Saturday, July 27th, the foundation of The National Club's new rooftop patio was installed. Bay Street was blocked off for the crane to deliver and install the steel beams and prefabricated structures.

Here are some of the photos of this major addition to our historic clubhouse.

After Bay Street being closed off and on for years for the construction of
Trump Tower next door, we get to close it for an hour for our crane.

The custom made lightweight beams come in.

Beams being guided into place.

The supporting cross beams are installed.

The frame for the year-round pavilion goes up.

Rooftop Patio Installation This Weekend

If you are in Toronto this weekend, come down and watch our rooftop patio foundation being installed. We will have Bay Street closed in front of the Club (Bay Street between King and Adelaide) for the crane lifting the beams to the roof between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 27th.

Also note that for mechanical reasons the Club will be closed this Friday and Monday to accommodate construction.

Watch for photos of the installation posted next week.

Best regards,

Stephen Lautens
President
The National Club
www.thenationalclub.com

The National Club's Annual Wine Night

The National Club

Annual Fine Wine Dinner

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013

The National Club's Wine Committee is proud to present a “Vertical Tasting” of world renowned Chateau Palmer wines at this year’s Annual Black Tie Fine Wine Dinner. Members and guests will have the opportunity to taste a selection of outstanding wines from undoubtedly one of the finest French winemakers. The wines for the evening will include excellent vintages of both the Chateau Palmer and Alter Ego de Chateau Palmer.

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Duck Confit Rillette with Sliced Duck
Breast Magret, Griotte Cherry
Gastrique and Micro-Greens

ALTER EGO DE CHATEAU PALMER 2000
ALTER EGO DE CHATEAU PALMER 2001

Seared Loin of Lapin wrapped in Double
Smoked Bacon with Celery Root Puree
Roasted Chestnuts and Caramelized Beets

CHATEAU PALMER 2001
CHATEAU PALMER 2000

Raspberry Champagne Granité
GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN with
Seared Quebec Foie Gras, Shaved
Truffle and Sauce Périgueux

CHATEAU PALMER 1990
CHATEAU PALMER (MAGNUM) 1990

French Artisanal Cheese Presentation

CHATEAU PALMER 1985

Selection of Chocolate Truffles, Pralines
and Petit Fours with Coffee or Tea

PRICE: $325.00 PER PERSON ● DRESS: BLACK TIE

RECEPTION: 6:15 PM ● DINNER: 7:00 PM

For reservations, kindly R.S.V.P.  by telephone at 416-364-3247

or email: frontdesk@thenationalclub.com

360 Degree View of The National Club's historic Main Dining Room

Here is a panoramic view of The National Club's spectacular Main Dining Room following its redecoration and AV upgrade last year.

The Main Dining Room is popular for weddings, corporate meetings and events, and is open daily for lunch (subject to private event availability).

Enjoy the look around.

Delivery of Beams Scheduled & Closure of Club

The National Club will be closed Friday, July 26th and Monday, July 29th for rooftop patio construction. The Club closure is because on Saturday, July 27th we will have Bay Street closed off for the delivery and placement of the patio's steel beam bed. 

We'll be sure to post photos of this exciting stage of patio development.

Structural Steel for Rooftop Patio

The structural steel foundation for the National Club rooftop patio is being prepared now. This is a photo from the plant of our actual beams. The patio deck will rest on these lightweight beams laid across the roof.

The excitement will begin the end of July when we close off Bay Street for the delivery and placement of the steel beams on the roof of the clubhouse so construction can begin in earnest.

The National Club's Rooftop Patio

Artist's conception of The National Club's rooftop patio (looking west from
one of the open spaces towards the year-round pavilion).

As you know, The National Club has undertaken an exciting new addition to our historic clubhouse - a rooftop patio. This large roof-top patio will be the only one on Bay Street in the financial district. It will feature elevator access to a year-round heated pavilion, with decked seasonal patio open space on either side.

The National Club has now been issued our building permits for our new rooftop patio. You'll see them on the front door as you enter at 303 Bay Street. Preparation work is already underway on the roof and the structural steel support frame has been ordered and is expected to be delivered at the end of the month.

Check back regularly for updates and photos as the construction progresses.

$71,000 Cheque Presented To The National Club's 2013 Charity - Wounded Warriors Canada

National Club Past President Lee Fisher presenting a cheque for $71,000 to
Wounded Warrior Canada organizers Scott Maxwell and Derrick Gleed

This year's annual Club Giving Back event was to benefit Wounded Warriors Canada, a non-profit organization that helps Canadian Forces members – be they full time or reservists – who have been wounded or injured in their service to Canada.

At the Club gala dinner on May 9th and our annual golf tournament we raised over $71,000 for Wounded Warriors Canada. The cheque presentation was yesterday at a luncheon with Wounded Warrior organizers Scott Maxwell and Derrick Gleed. Wounded Warriors presented Past President Lee Fisher with a scroll of appreciation for herself as event chair as well as The National Club.

Through a wide range or programs and services, Wounded Warriors Canada helps find solutions where gaps have left Canadian soldiers in need. Their primary focus is on mental health and the impact of post-traumatic stress, but helps any veteran in need as they make the transition to civilian life.

Since the National Club began our Giving Back charitable project, we have raised and donated over $228,000 from our members and partners.

The Toronto Flood

Dear Club Members,

I'm happy to report that Toronto's record-breaking flood yesterday had little to no significant effect on the Club. A little water seeped into the hallway from the door in the Scotia Plaza concourse, but didn't make it very far.

The most excitement came from the power failure when two of our staff members were caught inside our elevator. With the assistance of staff on the outside, the doors were pried open and everyone got out safely.

Everything is now working fine, the water vacuumed up and we remain open for business (and I rode the elevator myself today).

We hope you and your family survived the great flood of 2013 as well as we did.

Best regards,

Stephen Lautens
President

Thursday Night Is $5 Martini Night At The National Club

Members are invited to drop into The National Club this Thursday night - or any Thursday night - between 5:00 and 7:00 pm for our popular and casual Martini Night.

Whether you like your Martinis classic and straight up or colourful and exotic, on Thursday night at The National Club your choice is only $5, and the canapes are free.

Drop in and join your friends or bring a handful of guests and enjoy the best Martinis in town.

The National Club’s Summerlicious!

Beginning July 2 and featured all summer will be The National Club’s Summerlicious!

The menu will rotate every two weeks creating variety for National Club members and their guests. There will also be new summer offerings in all of our dining rooms (in addition to your old favourites). The menus will feature fresh, local ingredients.

In addition we will also have two special summertime luncheon buffets offering the very best produce Ontario has to offer - Wednesday July 24 and Wednesday August 14.

Summer at The National Club has never been so delicious!

For reservations please contact frontdesk@thenationalclub.com