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COVID-19 Notice

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COVID-19 Notice

As the world has marked a full year of experiencing an outbreak of the corona virus (COVID-19), we have issued this update of the situation at the Club. The Commonwealth Club is open, and following current protocols and restrictions mandated by the State of New Jersey. Bowling is available, although the number of people allowed in the lanes is 24 at this time, as  capacities in the building has increased to 50%. The board is reassessing the situation every two weeks and acting accordingly.  At the moment, new social events are in the planning stage, pending further re-evaluation as this situation changes, especially with the rollout of vaccines. Rentals of the Club are also available for events that fit the current guidelines. As vaccines arrive and are widely distributed, we expect that things will slowly slide back to some sort of normalcy.

We continue to act in full compliance with the CDC, local and state health authorities. We remain focused on preventing the spread of the virus and continue to act with an abundance of caution in our decisions pertaining to the health and safety of all who enter the club. The Club is being cleaned repeatedly from top to bottom during this time to further ensure the safety and well being of all who enter our doors.

Members are able to use the club and bring friends and family, as long as the protocols are kept.  Masks are required to be worn inside at all times.

Wishing you and your families health and safety and a swift end to this pandemic.  Get your shot, stay safe and be healthy!

Community Outreach News

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Community Action

The Club has begun a new Community Action Initiative in an effort to get our members to be more actively involved in our communities. We have seen some remarkable results so far, as we held our second annual Halloween Costume Portraits for Charity, where member and professional photographer, Michael Stahl, took photos of kids in costumes. In exchange for a bag of groceries, or a coat, children in costume got to have their portrait taken and the proceeds went to Toni’s Kitchen, Human Needs Food Pantry and the Montclair Salvation Army. The response was so great that each charity received over twenty bags of groceries and over 100 coats were delivered to the Salvation Army. Recently, we had another coat drive that ended on New Year’s Day and resulted in the collection of close to two hundred badly needed coats to the Salvation Army. In addition to Toni’s and Human Needs, the Club also supports local organizations like Montclair Ambulance Unit, Laptop Upcycle, Montclair Salvation Army and the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence.

Look for more opportunities to get involved as we roll out this program over the next couple of months.

Culinary Destination!

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Culinary Destination!

Thanks to a growing number of talented kitchen jockeys, the Commonwealth Club is fast becoming known for our mouthwatering culinary-based events. From the Italian Sunday Dinner in January, we move to the Super Bowl Party in February, the always spicy Cajun Night in March/April, our own self-catered grilled steak extravaganza for the Annual Club Dinner in June, and in October, we hold our annual outdoor BBQ Fest. Bon Appetit!

Another Parade, Another First Place

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Another Parade, Another First Place

The Commonwealth Club continued its dominance of the 2019 Montclair July 4th Parade(the 2020 parade was not held) with yet another first place prize for our hippy school bus float, created as an homage to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Kudos to the designers, builders and parade participants!

The Woodstock Experience

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The Woodstock Experience

The Club, inspired by the unwavering vision of Gimi Guistina, held a rare summer party this August, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival. Three live bands alternated energetic sets, there was, as always, an abundance of self-catered gourmet food, as well as some deadly custom cocktails for the occasion. Almost 200 revelers came out for the latter day celebration of peace, love and understanding.