Calendar Of Events:

Date: 3/5/2010
Time: 6:30pm

Aeros vs. Rampage

In the spirit of the winter games, Great Expectations will show

their support for the

Houston Aeros as they take on the San Antonio Rampage.

When: Friday, March 5, 2010

Ticket pickup time is 6:30pm – 7:30pm.

Game start time is 7:35pm.

Ticket pickup is at…

Andalucia Restaurant & Bar.

Houston Pavilions, Downtown

1201 San Jacinto Street, #161 (next to The House of Blues)

Houston, Texas 77002

832.319.6673

http://www.andaluciatapas.com/

Parking:

- Houston Pavilions Garage, 1301 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002, entrance located on Clay (between Main and Fannin)

- Valet parking is available starting at 6:00pm in front of the restaurant.

Game is at the Toyota Center.

1510 Polk Street

Houston, Texas 77002

713.758.7200

http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com/parking/directions.php

Park at the Toyota Center or the Houston Pavilions.

The Andalucia Restaurant is just 2 blocks west of the Toyota

Center. We can walk to the Toyota Center as a group or you

are welcomed to walk on your own if you like.

Great Expectations will provide appetizers at Andalucia.

Reply to this e-mail to let us know you are coming.

You may bring a friend.

Identification is required for ticket pickup.

Date: 2/7/2010
Time: 5:00pm

Super Bowl Sunday

WooHoo!!!

It’s the Saints and the Colts for Super Bowl XLIV.

Cheer for YOUR team. Show your team’s spirit by wearing their colors, jerseys, banners.

When: Sunday, February 7, 2010

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Kickoff is at 5:30pm., Central time.

Where:

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant

Houston Pavilions, Downtown

1201 Fannin Street

Houston, Texas 77002

713.658.8100

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/

Get Directions: www.mapquest.com

Parking:

- Street meters are free on Sundays

- Houston Pavilions Garage, 1301 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002, entrance located on Clay (between Main and Fannin)

- Valet parking is available starting at 6:00pm in front of the restaurant.

Our member, Linda Berry will be the hostess with ‘the mostest.’

Great Expectations will provide a touchdown buffet. McCormick’s is planning all kinds of specials for that day.

So, come over…bring a friend.

Reply to this e-mail to let us know you are coming.

Date: 1/30/2010
Time: 3:30pm

Member Appreciation - Welcome Back Jennifer

Greetings all and Happy New Year!

Let’s kick off the year by welcoming Jennifer back.

And if you know Jennifer, we’ll have to have wine and cheese.

When: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Where: At our office…

Great Expectations

50 Briar Hollow Lane

Suite 100 West

Houston, Texas 77027

Get Directions: www.mapquest.com

This Member Appreciation event will be casual and fun.

We’ll have beverages, wine and all kinds of light hors d’oeurves.

So, come over…bring a friend.

Reply to this e-mail to let us know you can join us.

We look forward to seeing you.

Date: 12/5/2009
Time: 2:00pm

Member Appreciation BERRYHILL Baja Grill

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We would like to send a special thank you to all of the

members that participated with Jennifer in the American Heart

Walk. It was a lot of fun. We will have another team signup in

the upcoming year.

Congratulations to the winners from last weekend’s event. You

will receive your prizes at the December 5th Member

Appreciation event.

And speaking of…

Great Expectations will be hosting a very special Member Appreciation event.

Great Expectations is supporting Child Advocate’s Santa’s Wish List for their 13 to 17 year old clients.

These children are often forgotten during the holidays.

For those interested, Child Advocates will be accepting gift and monetary donations. (Please bring your gift unwrapped.)

To learn more about Child Advocates, go to: http://www.childadvocates.org/

When: Saturday, December 5, 2009

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Where: BERRYHILL Baja Grill

1717 Post Oak Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77056

Party Room

Phone: (713) 871.8226

Website: http://www.berryhillbajagrill.com/home.html

Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Houston&state=TX&address=1717+Post+Oak+Blvd&zipcode=77056-3880&country=US&latitude=29.749959&longitude=-95.461219&geocode=ADDRESS

BERRYHILL is a home grown Houston institution.

Their tantalizing south-of-the-border menu is much more than your standard tex-mex tacos and tamales.

They give a new twist to Seriously Fresh Mex!

They host a casual and comfortable atmosphere, perfect for after a long day of errands and shopping or a gathering like ours.

So, come over and bring a friend.

We will be serving a huge lunch, buffet style.

E-mail us at houstonge@yahoo.com or call Member Services at 713.623.6495 to reserve a spot.

We look forward to seeing you there.

One more announcement…

Did you know you could make extra money by referring a member to Great Expectations Houston?

That’s right. Send us a new member and we’ll send you $100 once they become active.

That’s a great way to make extra money before the holidays or anytime…

AND…if they sign up by December 23rd, 2009, we’ll send you $200.

Date: 11/21/2009
Time: 10:30am

Member Appreciation at West U Fitness

Happy Thursday! We are announcing another November Member Appreciation event. When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm Where: West U Fitness 6211 Edloe Street Houston, Texas 77005 713.661.5800 www.westufit.com Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Houston&state=tx&address=6211+Edloe+Street&zipcode=77005 A Message from the owner of West U Fitness: West U Fitness exists to empower, encourage & energize people to become better versions of themselves in life and in sport. Our expert and passionate team is driven to transform lives by inspiring people to reach their full potential. Regardless your ability level, whether you’re a spectator, rookie or a seasoned fitness pro, we have an exciting Saturday morning planned for you. You’ll be getting a taste of everything that we have to offer, from personal training, pilates, boot camp to nutritional information that will have you supporting a new outlook on food and rocking a new body by New Years. We will be giving away special prizes throughout the session to those who are working hard, giving their 100% best effort, and to the pushing themselves to new levels. There will be a grand prize given out to one lucky individual who displays the biggest heart, who steps the farthest out of their comfort zone and who inspires the entire group to go harder. You bring the effort and West U Fitness will supply the fun, the excitement and all the motivation you’ll need to be inspired to make the final days of 2009 your best ever! Brent Gallagher MSS, ACSM, CSCS Owner / Strength & Conditioning Specialist Great Expectations will provide a Breakfast/Lunch buffet loaded with delicious and specially prepared foods guided by our hosts. During the event, Great Expectations will accept your old sneakers, sports clothing and sports equipment to donate to Fort Bend County Women and Children’s Shelter. http://www.fortbendwomenscenter.org/contactUs.htm One last thing, Great Expectations will be accepting reservations for the December 6th Member Appreciation. The first 25 members to sign up in person will receive a free gift ($50 value). Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation for the November 21st event. Bring a friend.

Date: 11/12/2009
Time: 5:00pm

Member Appreciation at Crescent Moon Wine Bar

Member Appreciation When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Crescent Moon Wine Bar 440 Rayford Road, #115 Spring, Texas 77386 281.364.9463 http://www.crescentmoonwinebar.com/ Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Spring&state=tx&address=440+Rayford+Road&zipcode=77386 Crescent Moon Wine Bar, located in Spring just outside The Woodlands, is the areas newest and most spacious wine bar. The atmosphere is comfortable, reminiscent of old Tuscany, complete with arches and custom stone work on the walls. At Crescent Moon, you’ll find a knowledgeable staff that is at your beck and call. Take a leisurely stroll through their large wine cellar, home to over 150 different labels and more than 1400 bottles of wine, sparkling wine, port and beer. Great Expectations will host Crescent Moon’s delicious hors d’oeurves. Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation. Bring a friend.

Date: 11/7/2009
Time: 9:00am

Announcement - Heart Walk

From Jennifer in Member Services and her friend Debbie: Join us in our efforts to support American Heart Association - Northwest Houston, TX! Unfortunately, too many of us have a loved one affected by heart disease or stroke. As the leading cause of death in this country, cardiovascular disease claims almost as many lives each year as the next 7 leading causes of death combined. To help stop this, we are creating a team of walkers to help us raise funds for the American Heart Association and we’re asking you to join us. Our team will be participating in this year's Start! Heart Walk by walking and by raising funds that are needed for heart disease and stroke research and education. To join our team, click on the link below and you will be taken to Debbie’s web page. On the web page, click My Team Page and Join our Team to register online! You can use the online fund-raising tool to email your friends, family and colleagues to ask them to support our team and our cause! The more people we have working to defeat heart disease and stroke-the better, so please join us today! Follow This Link to visit our personal web page and help us in our efforts to support American Heart Association - Northwest Houston, TX The Start! Northwest Harris County Heart Walk will be held at Lone Star College Cy-Fair. The Warm-up will be led by Gold's Gym beginning at 9:00am & the 3-mile Walk will begin at 9:30am. MEET YOU AT THE WARM-UP!!! NOVEMBER 7, 2009, 9:00AM Event Location: Lone Star College Cy-Fair 9191 Barker Cypress Cypress, TX 77433 (Some email systems do not support the use of links and therefore this link may not appear to work. If so, copy and paste the following into your browser: http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=296561&u=296561-261852816&e=2654771232)

Date: 11/3/2009
Time: 6:30pm

Member's Announcement The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc.

The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. Invites you to Night of Stars Gala Honoring Houston’s Star Award Fashion Designers Gayla Bentley, Pat Dahnke, Chloe Dao, Mary Denney, Jane Carlton Hall, Linda Segal, and Sally Templeton Celebrity Guest Designer Cesar Galindo Tuesday, November 3, 2009 The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, #6 Houston, TX 77027-3485 Honorary Chairman Julia Frankel Event Chairmen Gloria Pearson and Eva Prappas Cocktail Reception with Cash Bar at 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction and Raffle Dinner, Awards and Fashion Show at 7:00 p.m. Fundraising to Benefit: The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. And The Fashion Group Foundation of Houston, Inc. The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. through The Fashion Group Foundation of Houston , Inc., promotes educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships, and internship programs. Reply Card Enclosed. Questions: Gloria Pearson 713-252-8939 or email gloriapearson@sbcglobal.net (Reply card) Night of Stars Gala Tuesday, November 3, 20090 at 6:30 p.m. The Junior League 1811 Briar Oaks Lane #6, Houston, Texas 77027 Registration deadline October 29th I wish to purchase:______Table(s) of 10 at $700 (Includes table signage, and program recognition) ______Individual Ticket(s) at $75 Name________________________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________Email________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip__________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ __Check Enclosed Payable to FGI Houston, c/o Gloria Pearson, 7615 Pagewood Lane, Houston, TX 77063 __Visa/MC (Please make credit card payments online at www.houston.fgi.org/index.php?news=1686) Questions please contact: Gloria Pearson 713-252-8939 gloriapearson@sbcglobal.net Table Purchases Seating for 10 Company Name________________________________________________________________________ Attendees_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: 10/29/2009
Time: 5:00pm

Member Appreciation at America's

Greetings all! We have many announcements. Our best wishes go to members, Debby Brown and Ron Jackson. They tied the knot on August 23, 2009. The stork made a visit to one of our success stories, Kadi Drame and Joseph Meeks. They had a boy. Everyone is happy and healthy. Great Expectations will be hosting 2 Member Appreciation events in October. The first event is adventurous and daring. We are going ROCK CLIMBING! When: Friday, October 23, 2009 Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm Where: Texas Rock Gym 1526 Campbell Road Houston, Texas 77055 713.973.7625 http://www.texasrockgym.com/ Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Houston&state=TX&address=1526+Campbell&zipcode=77055 They also have directions on their website. Texas Rock Gym asks that each of you visit their website for important information about rock climbing such as the waiver we will all be asked to complete. Anything else I need to know? It is very important that all climbers and belayers arrive ON TIME for the safety orientation. The safety class is MANDATORY for all participants, and we only do one class per party. Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation. Great Expectations will provide the cost per climber, a bite to eat and beverages. Yes, you may bring a friend but don’t forget to make the reservation. SECOND EVENT: When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: America’s 1800 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, Texas 77056 713.961.1492 http://www.cordua.com/cordua.cfm?a=cms,c,9,2,45 Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=HOUSTON&state=TX&address=1800+Post+Oak+Boulevard&zipcode=77056 Americas is known for its adventurous "New World Cuisine" with a menu crafted from the foods and cooking techniques of North, Central and South America. Named Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine the year it opened in 1993, Americas evokes excitement from the very entry. Designed by Chicago architect Jordan Mozer, it takes its cues from the roots of its cuisine. Americas is Mozer's architectural interpretation of the images and cultures from these mystical lands. Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation. Bring a friend. One more announcement… Did you know you could make extra money by referring a member to Great Expectations Houston? That’s right. Send us a new member and we’ll send you $100 once they become active. That’s a great way to make extra money before the holidays or anytime…AND…if they sign up by December 15th, 2009, we’ll send you $200.

Date: 10/23/2009
Time: 7:30

Member Appreciation Rock Climb

Greetings all! We have many announcements. Our best wishes go to members, Debby Brown and Ron Jackson. They tied the knot on August 23, 2009. The stork made a visit to one of our success stories, Kadi Drame and Joseph Meeks. They had a boy. Everyone is happy and healthy. Great Expectations will be hosting 2 Member Appreciation events in October. The first event is adventurous and daring. We are going ROCK CLIMBING! When: Friday, October 23, 2009 Time: 7:30pm to 10:30pm Where: Texas Rock Gym 1526 Campbell Road Houston, Texas 77055 713.973.7625 http://www.texasrockgym.com/ Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Houston&state=TX&address=1526+Campbell&zipcode=77055 They also have directions on their website. Texas Rock Gym asks that each of you visit their website for important information about rock climbing such as the waiver we will all be asked to complete. Anything else I need to know? It is very important that all climbers and belayers arrive ON TIME for the safety orientation. The safety class is MANDATORY for all participants, and we only do one class per party. Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation. Great Expectations will provide the cost per climber, a bite to eat and beverages. Yes, you may bring a friend but don’t forget to make the reservation. SECOND EVENT: When: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm Where: America’s 1800 Post Oak Boulevard Houston, Texas 77056 713.961.1492 http://www.cordua.com/cordua.cfm?a=cms,c,9,2,45 Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=HOUSTON&state=TX&address=1800+Post+Oak+Boulevard&zipcode=77056 Americas is known for its adventurous "New World Cuisine" with a menu crafted from the foods and cooking techniques of North, Central and South America. Named Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine the year it opened in 1993, Americas evokes excitement from the very entry. Designed by Chicago architect Jordan Mozer, it takes its cues from the roots of its cuisine. Americas is Mozer's architectural interpretation of the images and cultures from these mystical lands. Call (713.623.6495) or e-mail (houstonge@yahoo.com) Member Services to make your reservation. Bring a friend. One more announcement… Did you know you could make extra money by referring a member to Great Expectations Houston? That’s right. Send us a new member and we’ll send you $100 once they become active. That’s a great way to make extra money before the holidays or anytime…AND…if they sign up by December 15th, 2009, we’ll send you $200.

Date: 9/12/2009
Time: 4:00pm

Workshop

How old you are is your business!

How old you LOOK is our business!

Come learn how to put your best FACE forward!

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You are invited to a…

Complimentary Image Consulting Session

Saturday, September 12th

4 – 6 p.m.

Great Expectation's Library

50 Briar Hollow Lane, Suite 100 West

RSVP to Ann Bill at 713-298-6620

by Friday, September 11th, 5 p.m. to reserve your seat!

Limited Seating Available

Date: 9/1/2009
Time: 5:00pm

September Supper

Greetings all!

We have several announcements today.

Our best wishes go to members, Sarah C. and Rocky W. They tied the knot on May 27, 2009.

It was wedding bells for members, Susan M. and Mike M. They married on May 8, 2009.

One of our members asked that we forward the following message:

Hi,

I would appreciate Great Expectations sending an email to all members for their support of me in the Montgomery County American Heart Association Heart Walk. They can make donations by going to the link: Visit your personal page at:

http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=296947&supId=155091051

Thanks for your help in advance, Gloria H.



September’s Member Appreciation event.

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Where: Carino's
5750 Highway 6
Missouri City, Texas 77459

Phone:(281) 261.2630

Website: http://www.carinos.com/location/

Get Directions: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Missouri+City&state=TX&address=5750+Highway+6&zipcode=77459

Carino’s motto is “Food. Fire. Fun!” They have a created a warm and comfortable environment which is very inviting. Their secret ingredient is passion. ‘Breaking bread’ with family and friends is their approach to fun.

So, come over...bring a friend.

Great Expectations will be hosting a full dinner buffet.

Call Member Services at 713.623.6495 to let us know you’re joining us.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: 8/7/2009
Time: 6:30pm

Astro's vs Brewer's

July/August, 2009 Member Appreciation

“Take me out to the ball game.”

GO ASTROS!!!

Let’s cheer for the Houston Astros as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers.

When: Friday, August 7, 2009

Time: Ticket pickup at 6:30pm

Where: Ticket pickup will be in Union Station, in the lobby, right of the entrance to Lefty’s Barbeque. The game is at Minute Maid Park. 501 Crawford Street Houston, Texas 77002 Website: www.astros.com

Get Directions: www.mapquest.com

Our Member Services Team will be posted in Union Station and at the reception area until 7:30pm. Present your identification to them to receive your ticket. Tickets will be distributed at Union Station only.

Great Expectations will provide the game tickets and a fun foods buffet at the reception.

Call Member Services at 713.623.6495 to reserve your spot, limited availability.

We look forward to seeing you there.