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NOVEMBER 2016
OUTINGS
SARA BAREILLES’S WAITRESS
ON BROADWAY PG 3 >
EVENTS
A MORY'S CUP CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF J. SCOTT GLASCOCK
(1952-2016) PG 3 >
ARTS / CULTURE
GILLIAN THOMAS ’90 ON BECAUSE OF SEX INTERVIEWED
BY DEBORAH EPSTEIN HENRY ’89 PG 2 >
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Thanksgiving is a time for connecting with loved ones and indulging in endless amounts of delicious food. Bring your family and join us at the Club for an extravagant feast to remember.
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THANKSGIVING BUFFET ON PG 6.
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ARTS / CULTURE
Daniel Esty JD ’86 on Sustainability: Energy, Environment, and the Economy in the 21st Century
Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pmDaniel C. Esty is the Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale and holds appointments in both the Law School and the School of Forestry, as well as a secondary appointment at the School of Management. Join Professor Esty as he unpacks the ecological, political, economic, and historical elements of sustainability and how sustainable practices might pave a path for the future. Explore the challenges that stem from society’s desire for low-cost, clean energy that can support a vibrant economy while simultaneously reducing pollution, addressing climate change, conserving natural resources, and elminating other negative impacts of industrialization and economic growth. Please join Professor Esty for a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by the lecture at 7:00 pm.
Walter Shapiro on Hustling Hitler
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pmWritten by acclaimed journalist and Yale lecturer in political science Walter Shapiro, Hustling Hitler is the true story of how his great-uncle Freeman Bernstein—a Jewish vaudeville impresario and con man—managed to cheat Hitler’s agents in the run-up to WWII. Told with cinematic verve and hilarious perspective, Hustling Hitler investigates a larger-than-life figure. Join Professor Shapiro as he transforms Freeman Bernstein from a footnote in history to the hustler who forever changed it.
A short reception will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by his talk at 7:00 pm.
Betsy Barlow Rogers ’80 on Green Metropolis
Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 pmDiscover the natural history of New York City parks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers, the woman who was responsible for launching the restoration of Central Park in the 1980s. Through a combination of historical facts and interviews with caretakers, guides, local residents, guardians, and visitors, Green Metropolis examines seven remarkable green spaces in and around the City and their transformation over time by both human and natural developments.
Please join Ms. Rogers for a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by a lecture on the green spaces described in her book at 7:00 pm.
Steve Pincus on The Heart of the Declaration
Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 pmEach election cycle, the country’s political parties fight over how large a role the government should play in the lives of American citizens. The Declaration of Independence has long been invoked as a document in favor of limited government. Looking beyond the Declaration’s frequently cited opening paragraphs, Steve Bradford Durfee Professor of History at Yale, Steve Pincus reveals how the document provides for a government with extensive powers that promote and protect the people’s welfare. By examining the Declaration in the context of British imperial debates, Professor Pincus offers a nuanced portrait of the Founding Fathers, intentions, which have profound political implications for today.
A short reception will begin at 6:30 pm, followed by the lecture at 7:00 pm.
GILLIAN THOMAS ’90 ON BECAUSE OF SEX INTERVIEWED BY DEBORAH EPSTEIN HENRY ’89
Thursday, November 3, 6:30 pm | How did one law, the Supreme Court, and a few tenacious women change the American workplace forever? While Title VII made it illegal to discriminate “because of sex”, that simple phrase didn’t mean much until ordinary women began using the law to get justice on the job. Join author Gillian Thomas as she shares a vivid narrative of how the workplace was forever changed by Title VII. In an interview with women’s workplace expert Deborah Epstein Henry, Ms. Thomas will recount the stories of unsung heroines who dismantled a world where women only played supporting roles, where sexual harassment was rampant and pregnancy meant getting a pink slip.
Join Ms. Thomas and Ms. Epstein Henry for a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by the interview at 7:00 pm.
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EVENTS / PARTIES
MONTHLY WOMEN’S HAPPY HOUR:
Happy Days (and Hours) are Here Again
November 17, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmCome on, get happy! Since the inaugural kickoff in April, the Women’s Happy Hour has quickly become a popular meet and greet event. At this month’s Women’s Happy Hour, you’ll get to try exclusive cocktails, nosh on complimentary appetizers, and enjoy the pleasure of conversation with other Yale Club ladies. Note that the Women’s Happy Hour has moved from the Rooftop to the Tap Room. Please make your reservation online.
A Mory’s Cup Celebration in honor of J. Scott Glascock ’74(1952-2016)
Monday, November 14,6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Reservations required. Please RSVP online.
DCNY Annual Holiday Season Party
Monday, November 28, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm Dartmouth camaraderie, holiday cheer and drinks! Join us for an evening of festive drinks, merry-making and cheer. You’re sure to enjoy mixing and mingling with fellow alums and guests as you partake in this annual celebration for the Big Green in NYC! Guests will be able to purchase Dartmouth College coffee mugs, picture frames, and other memorabilia to benefit the DCNY Scholarship Fund. Purchase tickets at the door. Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary drinks. See Dartmouthclub.com for more information.
TOURS / OUTINGS
UVA Holiday Party
Thursday, December 1, 20167:00 pm – 11:00 pmJoin the Virginia Club as we celebrate the season and toast to the coming year with hundreds of U.Va. alumni and friends. The Yale Club’s elegant Main Lounge will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with towering tannenbaums and holiday cheer! Tickets are $55 for members and $75 for non-members before November 23, $60 for members and $80 for non-members until December 4, and $75 for members and $100 for non-members at the door. All tickets include an open top shelf bar and plentiful hors d’oeuvres. Please email [email protected] to make your reservations.
“Gravid Water” at Upright Citizen’s Brigade and Post-Show Drinks with the Cast
Monday, November 28, 10:00 pm
New York’s top improvisers and actors, from Broadway, “30 Rock,” “Conan,” “Saturday Night Live,” and beyond, perform in scenes from Sophocles to Stoppard, and everything in between. Each two-person scene features one actor and one improviser: the actors will know their lines, and the improvisers will improvise, with no prior knowledge of the scenes! After the show, enjoy some drinks and an informal talkback with the cast. A limited number of tickets are available on the Club’s website for $25, inclusive of tax.
WAITRESS ON BROADWAY Thursday, November 17, 7:30 pm | Inspired by the beloved Adrienne Shelly film and featuring original music and lyrics by five time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, a waitress who dreams of finding a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. As her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness, a baking contest in a nearby county and the arrival of a new doctor in town promise a fresh start. Jenna realizes that she must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life by cracking a few eggs and baking more than a few pies. Special discounted tickets are available for $97 per person, inclusive of tax, on the Club’s website. All sales final.
It’s a Political Party – Election Screening
November 8, 8:00 pmWatch the results of November’s presidential election with fellow Yale Club members on Tuesday, November 8. The Yale Club will be projecting news of the election’s results in the Main Lounge. Cocktail service will be available. Please note that business casual attire is required in the Main Lounge (no denim allowed).
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LIBRARY SHELF
ATHLETICS
HAPPY HOUR FOR THE MIND: TWO IMAGE-BASED EXPLORATIONS OF YALE HISTORYWednesday, November 30, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | This month, we welcome Jay Gitlin, Lecturer in history and Associate Director for the Howard R. Lamar Center for the Study of Frontiers and Borders at Yale University. Gitlin’s work focuses on the history of the French in the Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes. His work also explores the intricacies of popular culture, an interest he explores in his upcoming book, The Rise and Fall of Modern Shopping. Gitlin will speak on the “rebranding” of Yale around football and popular music from 1880 to 1920. His guest speaker will be David McCullough III, with whom he will discuss the effect of the residential colleges’ construction on both Yale and New Haven.
Our Happy Hours offer members a grown-up playtime for the mind. We have invited members of the Yale community to share their knowledge in an intimate setting. To maintain the seminar-style atmosphere of our Happy Hours an RSVP is required to attend. Light refreshments and Happy Hour drinks are provided courtesy of the Library Committee. Please make your reservations on the Club’s online calendar.
MEMBER BENEFIT:
Escape through The Red Door for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day of total personal pampering. Celebrating more than 100 years of beauty expertise, the renowned Red Door is the leader in the day spa industry. Enjoy an all-encompassing spa menu, offering everything from skincare, massage, and body treatments to nail care, hair design, makeup artistry, and more.
Members who present their Yale Club membership card receive 20% off all services and retail purchases Monday through Thursday at any of Red Door’s 28 locations across the country. Not valid for the purchase of gift certificates, gift cards, or series. This offer is not available online or with any other offer of discount. Members must mention the Yale Club discount at the time of booking and present their membership card upon checkout.
NEED FOR SKI Join us for a six week series of strength building, balance work, core firming, agility and injury prevention for this ski season. Classes will take place on Fridays beginning November 4 at 6:15 pm. This workshop will run for six weeks (no class on November 25). Sessions are complimentary for athletic package holders and $18 each for non-athletic package holders.
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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULEThe Club will offer the following hours of service over the Thanksgiving holiday.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23The Gym will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Locker Rooms will be open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.
The Pool will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24The Grill Room will serve breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:30 am.
The Main Bar will serve cocktails from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
The Athletics Facility will be closed.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25The Tap Room will serve breakfast from 7:00 am to 10:30 am; lunch from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm; and dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
The Main Bar will serve cocktails from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The Gym will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Locker Rooms will be open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.
The Pool will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Massage Services will be available by appointment.
Athletic Classes will not meet.
INTEREST groups ABC Book ClubWednesday, November 2, 6:00 pmBeing Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in The End by Atul Gawande,presented by Tony DeRosa
Bridge Group Sundays, 1:00 pm
Great Books Club Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 pm It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, presented by Raymond T. Frias
Poetry Night Friday, November 18, 6:00 pm
YANA: Yale Alumni Non-Profit Alliance Wednesday, November 23, 6:30 pm
AT THE CLUB
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Megan Loughran ’09 Megan Loughran ’09 is an actor, singer, and writer in Manhattan. She has performed in the ensemble of the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, as well as working as an improviser. Loughran is currently developing a play she wrote with Yale classmate, Alex Trow ’09, MFA ’12, entitled F Theory.”
Why did you join the Club?
My parents signed me up as a graduation gift. They were sneaky about it because they only paid for the first quarter.
What has been your favorite event or activity at the Club?
The Young Members Committee threw an Alice In Wonderland dance party this past spring. The DJ was dressed like Alice — she even wore a bow on her headphones. There were surprise break-dancers at midnight - dressed as playing cards. I’d do it again.
What advice for taking advantage of the Club would you give to a new member?
Do you guys know how great the library talks are? They are like Master’s Teas, but with wine. Authors talk about their new books and sign them. Filmmakers talk about their new films and screen them. I like to bring friends and ask them for favors at the end because I know they will be in a good mood.
Interview by Steven Harvey ’11. For the full article, please visit our website at www.yaleclubnyc.org.
Do you know a member that deserves to be in the spotlight?
If so, submit their name to [email protected].
2016 EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUNDAs the holiday season approaches, members have the opportunity to express
their gratitude for the diligent work of the Yale Club staff. The efforts of the nearly 250 employees ensure the Club offers a warm and
welcoming environment with unparalleled service. To show your appreciation, consider donating to the Yale Club Employee Holiday Fund by visiting us online, calling Accounting at 212.716.2116,
or emailing [email protected].
On behalf of Yale Club governance, management, and staff, we thank you in advance for your consideration
and wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season.
IN
MEMORIAM
We extend sincere condolences to the families of the following members:
David M. Crawford ’38 Thomas C. Benet ’49 Joanne Bickel
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THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFETThursday, November 24, 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm | The Yale Club’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet is a New York City tradition. Hundreds join us to give thanks, raise a glass, and enjoy the very best food of the season. Members and guests will warm up in the Main Lounge before heading upstairs to one of our dining rooms, where they will find an enormous feast accompanied live music. Whether you’re holding an intimate family gathering or a large celebration, the Yale Club, which can accommodate parties of up to 20 guests, is the perfect venue. The buffet is $50 for adults and $25 for children under ten years old, exclusive of beverages, tax, and gratuity. For reservations please visit the Yale Club’s online calendar or call 212.716.2133. All cancellations must be received by the end of the business day, Monday, November 21. We ask that you please reserve well in advance, as time slots fill up quickly.
HOLIDAY SOIRÉESThere’s a reason to be jolly: here at the Yale Club, we want to help you make your holiday special. That’s why we’re offering one-of-a-kind, intimate holiday soirées in the Tap Room. Parties of up to ten people can gather to celebrate in this elegant, festive setting. It might be cold outside, but it’s warm and inviting at 50 Vanderbilt. Come one, come all.
Contact Kevin O’Brien at [email protected] or call 212.716.2122 to book your party today!
FOOD + WINE
CHEF’S CORNER
THE NOSTALGIA OF THANKSGIVINGIt always amazes me how much food has quietly had an impact on my life. I was trained professionally as a chef, but my relationship with food began early, surrounded as I was by a family full of wonderful cooks, such as my grandma (affectionately called Oma) and my mom.
In the late 1950s my grandparents owned a German delicatessen in Garden City, New York. I remember being a small child and watching my Oma in the back kitchen working over an old black cast iron stove and peeling potatoes for salad, while my Opa worked the counter serving his customers. The store was always crowded, and everything was made from scratch. They worked hard but always seemed to enjoy what they were doing.
My grandparents prepared many traditional holiday dishes that I find myself still serving today at the Club. Nowhere is this more noticeable than at our annual Thanksgiving Day Brunch. One of my favorite foods growing up was a beet and herring salad tossed in a French style dressing with walnuts, capers, and a chopped hard-boiled egg. Another favorite was my mom’s sausage stuffing: sautéed celery, onions, and sausage with ground sage, black pepper, chopped parsley, and chicken stock. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving dish. Thanksgiving was never complete for me without those dishes, and I hope they have become a memorable part of our members’ Thanksgiving traditions.
CHEF’S CORNER
WINE of the month: Benovia WineryJoe Anderson and Mary Dewane founded Benovia winery in 2005, naming their label after their fathers, Ben and Novian. Benovia, which makes Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, has vineyards in Sonoma County, California, a wine-growing region of which the famed horticulturist Luther Burbank once said: “I firmly believe, from what I have seen, that this is the chosen spot of all this earth as far as Nature is concerned.”
Benovia Wine Dinner with Co-Owner and Winemaker Mike Sullivan
Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 pm One of northern California’s top winemakers, Mike Sullivan joined the Benovia team early on as someone who shared a passion for quality. Sullivan currently serves as co-owner, general manager, and winemaker for the winery. Join Mr. Sullivan for a dinner featuring reserve selections alongside Chef Kehrli’s food pairing for $75 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Reservations are available on the Club’s online calendar.
YOUNG MEMBER EVENTS
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS
SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT
NOVEMBER events
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87 11 126 109BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm
BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm
AN AFTERNOON OF GLASS PAINTING3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm
ELECTION VIEWING8:00 pm
UVA BUSINESS FORUM BREAKFAST8:15 – 9:30 amGrill Room
FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm
WALTER SHAPIRO ON HUSTLING HITLER6:30 pm
TASTING TABLE: ATWATER BREWING CO.7:00 pm
FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm
BENOVIA WINERY WINE DINNER WITH WINEMAKER MIKE SULLIVAN6:00 pm
GREAT BOOKS CLUB6:00 pm
BETSY BARLOW ROGERS ’80 ON GREEN METROPOLIS6:30 pm
DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING
YANA: YALE ALUMNI NON-PROFIT ALLIANCE6:30 pm
DANIEL ESTY JD ’86 ON SUSTAINABILITY: ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY6:30 pm
THANKSGIVING DAY
THANKSGIVING BUFFET AT THE CLUB12:00 pm – 5:30 pm
SKI CONDITIONING CLASS6:15 pm
LIVE JAZZ IN THE TAP ROOM7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
POETRY NIGHT6:00 pm
SKI CONDITIONING CLASS6:15 pm
LIVE JAZZ IN THE TAP ROOM7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm
DCNY ANNUAL HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
UPRIGHT CITIZEN’S BRIGADE SHOW AND MEET-AND-GREET10:00 pmOff-site
STEVE PINCUS ON THE HEART OF THE DECLARATION 6:30 pm
HAPPY HOUR FOR THE MIND6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
UVA HOLIDAY PARTY 7:00 pm – 10 pm
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FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm
TASTING TABLE: CAMBRIA VINEYARDS7:00 pm
ABC BOOK CLUB6:00 pm
GILLIAN THOMAS ’90, AUTHOR OF BECAUSE OF SEX, INTERVIEWED BY DEBORAH EPSTEIN HENRY ’896:30 pm
MANDARIN TABLE12:15 pm
SKI CONDITIONING CLASS6:15 pm
LIVE JAZZ IN THE TAP ROOM7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MONTHLY WOMEN’S HAPPY HOUR6:00 pm
WAITRESS ON BROADWAY7:30 pmOff-site
JAMES R. BJORGE GLEE CLUB CONCERTDinner 6:00 pmConcert 8:00 pm
SKI CONDITIONING CLASS6:15 pm
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BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm
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HOLIDAY HOURS
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DINING HOURS TAP ROOMMonday – Friday Breakfast: 7:00 am to 10:30 am Lunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
SaturdayBreakfast Buffet: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
SundayBreakfast Buffet: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
GRILL ROOMMonday – Friday Lunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Cocktails: 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
SaturdayLunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cocktails: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
SundayDinner: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cocktails: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
MEMBER MEETING SPACE (GRILL ROOM)7:30 am to 11:00 am2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
MAIN BARMonday – Friday Cocktails: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am
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JAMES R. BJORGE GLEE CLUB CONCERT Friday, December 2, Dinner 6:00 pm; Concert 8:00 pm Begin this year’s holiday season with the annual James R. Bjorge Glee Club Concert at the Club. Jeffrey Douma, Director of the Yale Glee Club, will conduct the performance, which will feature holiday favorites as well as traditional Yale songs. Salute the season, grab a handkerchief, and praise Eli “for God, for country, and for Yale!” The Club will offer a special prix-fixe dinner for $45 per person, exclusive of beverages, tax, and gratuity before the performance. Members who join us for dinner will receive seating in the center section for the concert. For those who wish to come only for the concert, tickets may be purchased for $10 per person. Please make all reservations using the Club’s online calendar by Tuesday, November 29. All spaces are subject to availability.