I am acutely aware of the observation by some members that, over the years, City Club has leaned more towards the heady side rather than a place to have fun. Allow me a moment of self-reflection as I share my thoughts on how we plan to address this issue. 

I was raised in an environment where the very notions of fun and happiness were alien. There is no such thing as a fun-loving Jewish Stoic. As such, my idea of fun has been to build things, engage in dialog, and try to make a difference (Tikkun Olam). This has been the force behind the drive to build the club you are a member of today. 

The good news is that the management of City Club has transitioned to my son, Dustin, who was the social director of his fraternity in charge of event planning. Unlike me, Dustin does prioritize the value of having fun, so now, with our having survived the pandemic and this transition of power, Dustin is focused on launching a slew of fun programs like game night, movie night, and Happy Hours Monday through Friday.

My purpose here is to seek your participation in these new initiatives as we roll them out starting next week. Our Happy Hour will continue to offer the best and healthiest food in Boulder at great prices with no need to tip. Just think back to those packed and joyful events from the pre-Covid days. The successful resurrection of those good times now depends on you. 

Beyond those “fun activities,” I am particularly excited about Jeremy Ciampa’s planned Friday lunch sessions called “Notes From The Underground.”  Lunch with Jeremy, with his engaging smile and sparkling intellect, will indeed prove to be a real highlight. 

We are doing our best to bring more fun to our community. Please plan to help us succeed. It will be fun.

— Sina.