Contact membership at
                       713.652.0700 or 713.890.8823
             for Information on a Special Initiation Fee Offer
                 for New Members Through October 31, 2001.
   The Downtown Club's Customary Initiation Fee will be Satisfied with a
                              Donation to the
         New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund

                           Thursday, October 11
                           Murder Mystery Dinner
                                Plaza Club
                             6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
                 Join in the Fun and Find Out Who Did It!
            For more information and for reservations, contact:
                       Sandra Barker, 713 -225-3257



                         Friday, October 12, & 26
                            Friday, November 2
              Learn Basic Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha and Mambo
                            with Gerald Morris
       Two-Time World Dance Champion and Ten-Year Year Studio Owner
                                Center Club
           Six Two-Hour Sessions (Come for One or Come for All)
                       $300.00/couple  $60.00/class
                       $150.00/singles  $30.00/class
         Happy Hour with Complimentary Draft Beer, Wine and Snacks
        Gerald Morris will teach couples two-step, polka, and waltz
              Reservations:  Kelley in Athletics 712-654-0877


                            Tuesday, October 16
                          Fashion Show & Luncheon
                                  The Met
  Karen McCullough, a national speaker on women, career, and fashion will
                                  discuss
                     Tips to Better Bottom-Line Dressing
               How to Get the Most out of What You Already Have
                    Ten Best Fashion Pieces for Fall 2001
               List of Great Bargain Places to Shop in Houston
            Hair & Make-Up Trends, Must Haves, and Makeover Magic
                             $22.00 per person
                            Seating is Limited
                       713-571-9216 for Reservations


                            Tuesday, October 23
                            Special Day of Golf
                       At Houston Area Golf Courses
                           All Proceeds Benefit
      The New York Police & Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund
                  Visit or Call the Club for More Details


                           Thursday, October 25
                       Chef Russell's Cooking Class
                                Center Club
                                 6:00 p.m.
                     Reservations:  Rudy, 713-654-0877


                           Thursday, October 25
                        Budget, Balance, & Beautify
                                  The Met
                                 7:00 p.m.
                       Food Demonstration & Tasting
                           Reservations Required
                               713-652-0700
                                   Menu
                                   Soup
             Garden Fresh Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup
              Cinnamon Scented Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
                                   Salad
                Crisp Cucumber and Vine Ripe Roma Tomatoes
                            With Bermuda Onions
                  Tossed in Fresh Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
                                  Entree
                Herb Rubbed Lemon-pepper Breast of Chicken
                    Wrapped in Whole Wheat Phyllo Dough
                     Hand-Selected Fresh Field Greens
                      Tossed in Raspberry Vinaigrette
                       Fresh Grilled Halibut Fillet
                         Orange Chili Pepper Glaze
                        Garden Vegetable Cous Cous
                              Accompaniments
                             Ripe Mango Salsa


                           Saturday, October 27
                              Halloween Party
                                  The Met
                             8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
               Food, Costumes, Awards, Music Drink Specials
                          $10.00 Cash at the Door
            For more information and for reservations, contact:
                       Sandra Barker, 713 -225-3257


                           Saturday, October 27
                                 Sky Dive
                 Meet at the City Club (by Compaq Center)
                                 7:30 a.m.
                            Sky Dive Spaceland
                         Rosharon, TX (30 Minutes)
                      One Hour of Training, Then You
                                   JUMP
                    Tandem, with a 1 minute "free-fall"
              Join Members from The Downtown Club, City Club
              and University Club for This Great Opportunity
            For more information and for reservations, contact:
                       Kristin Hawkinson @ City Club
                               713-840-9001




                    St. Luke's Life Enhancement Program
      For More Information, Times or Reservations, Call: 713-791-8680

                     Life-Long Weight Management Class
                        Thursday, October 11 (Met)
                           5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
                       Thursday Nights for  6 weeks


                             Blood Screenings
                             November 15 (Met)
                         December 13 (Plaza Club)
  Choice of: cholesterol* (with or without glucose), thyroid screen, full
 wellness profile*  (basic chemistry, cholesterol, glucose, complete blood
 court + thyroid, cancer screens, hepatitis panel, HIV screen, blood type
                  *12-hour fast required for these tests


                           Downtown Blood Drive
                          November 7 (Plaza Club)
                             December 19 (Met)
        Participants receive a free T-shirt plus drink and cookies.
       Blood type & total cholesterol reading will be sent via mail.



                            Mobile Mammography
                           October 30 (Plaza Club)
                              December 7 (Met)
This program requires advance registration & doctor's orders for women aged
                                   35 +.
    Please have your paper work into St. Luke's two weeks prior to your
                               appointment.
          Insurance will be accepted (when approved by your plan)


                          Osteoporosis Heel Scan
                             October 17 (Met)
                          November 4 (Plaza Club)
                        For men or women ages 25 +.


                        CPR Certification Training
                          October 26 (Plaza Club)
                            Adult Infant/Child

                             Also available...
                         Smoking Cessation Program
    Wellness/Nutrition Counseling (by registered nutritionist and/or RN)
                         Personal Wellness Profiles
                              Fitness Screens
                        Infra-red Body Fat Testing

                           Bella Rinova Day Spa
                                 New Hours
            Closed Mondays (Massages available by appointment)
                   Tuesday - Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
                    Thursday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
                         Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

                   Complimentary Fall Updates Available
          Choose New Make-Up Colors to Enhance Your New Wardrobe
     Call 713-571-9216 to schedule your complimentary fall update and
                               application.

                            Tuesday, October 16
                          Fashion Show & Luncheon
                                  The Met
                             $22.00 per person
                            Seating is Limited
                       713-571-9216 for Reservations


When you're headed for the game, don't forget...

             Pre-Game Nights for the Astros For All Home Games
        Pre-Game Astros Nights in the Game Room of the Center Club
                  Come Meet your Friends before the Game
                        Drinks and Dining Specials
                             $1.50 Draft Beers
                          $2.00 Frozen Margaritas
                            Stadium Style Foods
          Game Room Open Monday -- Friday, 11:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

For those mid-week blues, try...

Squash Night -- Margarita Mixers
Every Wednesday night is squash and margarita night at the Met!
                 All Members and their guests are welcome.
                             6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
                             $10.00 Entry Fee


And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events ...

                           Thursday, November 1
                              Wine Committee
                                 6:00 p.m.
                            Houston Center Club


                         Friday, November 2, 3, 4
                              Squash Classic
                                  The Met

                           Saturday, November 10
                    Paintball Vs. City Club and U-Club
                        Contact:  Jennifer Mangini
                               713-654-0877

                           Thursday, November 15
                      Annual Nouveau Beaujolais Wine
                              Cocktail Party
                                   Plaza
                           5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

                            Monday, November 19
                            Order Turkeys To Go
                            Houston Center Club
                           Pick-Up by 5:00 p.m.
                          Wednesday, November 21
                               713-654-0877

                           Thursday, November 22
                            Thanksgiving Brunch
                                Plaza Club
                                 11-2 p.m.
                               713-225-3257


(See attached file: cycle studio-a 2001.doc)           (See attached file:
multipurpose studio C 2001.doc)                               (See attached
file: soft studio -b 2001.doc)             (See attached file: october
center club schedule.doc)



 - cycle studio-a 2001.doc 
 - multipurpose studio C 2001.doc 
 - soft studio -b 2001.doc 
 - october center club schedule.doc