Welcome To 2024/2025 Season At Ha’Penny

Welcome to another exciting season at Ha’Penny Beach Club! We’re thrilled to see familiar faces and welcome new ones as we kick off 2024/2025. This year, we’re enhancing your experience with upgraded tables and chairs and a refreshed wine and spirits list for our upgraded bar, complete with enhanced bar service during happy hour.

We’re diving right into the season with a fantastic lineup of holiday events. Join us on December 5th for a delightful lunch at 12 PM, followed by Game Day starting at 1 PM. On December 9th, come together for our cherished tradition of Holiday Decorating from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, where members volunteer to deck the halls with festive cheer.

Celebrate the season on December 12th with a Holiday Cookie Swap at 10:30 AM, paired with lunch and another lively Game Day. Don’t miss our Holiday Party on December 17th at 6 PM—festive attire encouraged! Then, on December 19th, dive into our first Book Club meeting featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story, moderated by Ellen Ruslin at 10:30 AM, followed by lunch and Game Day.

Wrap up the month with a Saturday Holiday Dinner Buffet on December 28th at 6 PM and start 2025 in style with our New Year’s Day Brunch on January 1st at 11:30 AM.

Looking ahead, save the date for our Second Annual International Women’s Day Luncheon on March 8, 2025. Featuring Chef Ralph Motta’s global menu and wine pairings, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration.

We’re also excited to welcome new full members Lisa Mordhorst, Donna & Mike Trappen, and Veronica Birkenstock. Their introductions will appear on HaPennyClub.com and in our upcoming newsletters. Let’s keep the momentum going—please invite friends and potential members to share in the Ha’Penny experience.

Here’s to a season filled with joy, connection, and unforgettable memories!

Warm regards,
Jim Hughes, President
Kristin Bryant, Vice President


A Hearty Wecome to our New Members

Molly Winkleman

Introducing our newest Ha’Penny member, Molly Winkleman! With a BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Molly’s creativity knows no bounds. As the owner of both a marine services and photography business, she’s deeply involved in the St. Croix community. From her affiliations with the Caribbean Museum Art Center to her love for boating and snorkeling, Molly’s diverse interests truly enrich our club. Let’s welcome her passion for art, culture, and adventure as she joins our vibrant community. Here’s to many unforgettable moments at Ha’Penny with Molly!

Dr. Karl Gruber

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Karl Gruber to our Ha’Penny family! As a distinguished surgical pathologist at Trident Regional Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center in Charleston, S.C and Gov. Juan F Louis Hospital and Medical Center in St. Croix USVI and a leading figure in sun care, Dr. Gruber brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our community. Co-founder of LUCA Sunscreen, he’s dedicated to educating and protecting against UVA rays. With his leadership as Commodore of the St. Croix Yacht Club, Dr. Gruber embodies a commitment to recreation and community. Let’s extend a warm Ha’Penny welcome to Dr. Gruber as he enriches our club with his remarkable contributions!