1All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

Former Congressman Harold Ford Addresses the Penn Club |

Who should attend? Those interested in politics

Monday, November 8th, 7:00 p.m. Rising Democratic star Harold Ford, Jr., talks about his life, his family, his politics, and the future of America in his new memoir, More Davids � an Goliaths: A Political Education (on sale August 10, 2010). Deeply personal and refreshingly candid, the book is not only the story of one man’s political journey but also an audacious and heartfelt articulation of the values and principles by which Ford lives his life and makes his stands on the issues of our day.Service has been the guiding principle in Ford’s life

since he was a child. His values were formed in the pews of his family’s Baptist church and the fold-out chairs of his father’s campaign headquarters. Harold Ford, Sr., became the � rst African-American to represent Tennessee in Congress. He held the o� ce

for more than two decades, and when he left the House of Representatives, his son won his seat.

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In � is Issue2 General Manager’s Corner3 Book Group Luncheon: The Man in

the Wooden Hat and Old Filth by Jane Gardam3 Fast Track to Wine Expertise4 Former MLB Player Doug Glanville

Speaks5 Interclub Events6 Intra Clubs7 Class Happy Hours8 NY PhilharmonicHapPENNings Calendar

Networking

Learning

Healthy

Entertainment

ARTICLEICONS

See at a glance what each article means for you!

Drinks

Dining

Snacks

Don’t miss The Game from Where I Stand Discussion and Signing with

Doug Glanville on Monday,

November 22nd, at 7:00 p.m.See page 4 for details.

Day Spa Retreat |September through December. Treat yourself or drop-o� your signi� cant other while you run around town. Enjoy the new Day Spa Retreat during the afternoons on weekdays. � is refreshing Day Spa Retreat package includes: Day use of a guest room from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. — great for relaxing after shopping! • Scrumptious lunch in the Grill Room • One-hour rejuvenating in-room Massage • Afternoon glass of wine or cocktail in the Library This super-relaxation package is available to members and their sponsored guest

from September through December at just $235.00 plus tax and service charge (additional person $135.00 plus tax and service charge). Please call the front desk at 212.403.6533 to make your reservation.

Dine and Unwind Package |Experience the ultimate Autumn retreat at � e Penn Club as the seasons begin to change, the weather cools o� and the leaves begin to fall in New York City. Available Monday through Friday through December 31st, 2010, � e Dine and Unwind Package includes one night’s stay,

a continental breakfast for two and a � ve-course dinner in the Main Dining Room from Chef Smoor’s market tasting menu for two complete with dessert, co� ee/tea and our house selection of two glasses of red/white wine or champagne! At just $350.00 plus tax and service charge, this is a great way to welcome the fall weather! Please call the front desk at 212.403.6533 to make your reservation.

a continental breakfast for two and a � ve-course

Traditional � anksgiving Feast Bu� et |Thursday, November 25th. Members are welcome to invite family and guests to an extraordinary Th anksgiving Buff et at your club. Our Executive Chef showcases his talents for this culinary event, which will leave you awe-struck by the warm, intimate ambience and generous nature and attention to detail extended by the sta� . � anksgiving Harvest Bu� et to include:

Smoked Seafood • Shrimp CocktailCheeses and pate’s • Composed Salads • Pumpkin Soup

Traditional Roasted Turkey with all the trimmingsHerb Crusted Beef Tenderloin

Homemade Grand Dessert Buff et$54.50 ($29.50 for children under 12), plus tax and service charge. There are 5 seatings: 12:00p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. For reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in eff ect for this event.

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G E N E R A L M A N A G E R ’ SCorner

I’ve made it no secret that my family has been involved in the management of private clubs for three generations. My grandfather, a Belgium born hotelier, enjoyed a twenty-fi ve year career in Cincinnati, Ohio in the early years of the last century. My father entered club management on the eve of the Great Depression in 1929, and had a forty-seven year career right here in New York City. My own professional involvement in club management began in 1965, and continues to this day. This heritage has given me the unique opportunity to observe the traditions, trials and challenges of private clubs over almost one hundred years. It’s fascinat-ing to note that so much, and yet so little, has changed over time. The Penn Club is a classic example of this.

Private clubs have long been institutions where like-minded people could congregate for social and celebra-tory purposes. Through the best of times and the worst of times, clubs have represented that safe haven where consistency would prevail and comfort could be found. We’ve all seen this throughout the Penn Club’s short sixteen years. Our Club has maintained a close connec-tion with our members that has become a standard of what a private club should represent. We should all be proud of what we have accomplished, and how we have worked together to define how a truly private social club can incorporate traditional and regulatory value with the fast changing trends of our modern society. While this is happening at a somewhat quicker pace today, it is in fact what private clubs have done since their earliest times. It is worthwhile to occasionally reflect on how our Club has

truly incorporated itself into this rich history.

At no time during the year is the richness of our history and sense of tradition more apparent than during the holidays. As we draw close to Thanksgiving and the December celebrations, our recognition of the Penn Club as an integral part of our lives is once again highlighted. Whether you’re stopping by to meet a friend for drinks by the fireplace, enjoying one of our superb meals in the Main Dining Room or Grill Room, hosting a family or company event, spending the night in one of our well appointed and comfortable rooms, working out in the Palestra, or enjoying the warmth and friendship that prevails at our Thanksgiving Dinner or Members’ Holiday Party, your sense of belonging is at a high point.

This issue of HapPENNings is once again packed with information about the activities the Penn Club has to off er. As you go about planning your calendars around these rich and varied experiences, I hope you will do so with a sense of how our Club continues to expand upon the historical values and traditions that clubs have come to represent. This could never have been accomplished without the vision and support we all share as members, administrators and staff members at one of the world’s truly great private clubs.

As always, my staff and I look forward to welcoming you to the Penn Club. It is truly your home-away-from-home in New York.

—Peter M. Homberg, CCM

Welcome New September MembersEvan D. AndersonDonna ArmandLaura L. BabalaSylvia E. Brown

Stuyvesant ComfortBrett DavidsonMichael Leonard DeAngeloDeborah M. Pressman

Steven DresslerLaura Cone FreedlanderTerri Allen GaierMichelle J. Gomez

Jose M. GuzmanAziz H. HassanaliAristodimos IliopulosJeff rey E. Levine

Randi LevineBryan LordWilliam Edward MilneHelena MitchellJohn Michael PembrokeLauren Baker Pinkus

Rajashree RaghunathanBeth B. SacklerFern Schiff Geoff rey Edward SecolWilliam ShiehAriel Silberstein

Bernard L. SilvermanLisa K. SilvermanSarah Elizabeth SolmssenRobert Scott SpencerRobert Steven SztybelMichael C. Szwajkowski

Natalie Ann WardAndrew West

As eloquent on the page as he is on the podium, Ford details his ten years of commitment and con-� ict in the House, going from a so-called “Kinder-garten Congressman” to challenging Nancy Pelosi for House Democratic Leader. He vividly recalls his trips to Afghanistan and Iraq, and how those a� ected his views on foreign policy.Ford o� ers a gripping blow-by-blow account of his hard-fought 2006 campaign to represent Ten-nessee in the U.S. Senate—as well as his candid take on the highly controversial television ad by his Republican opponent that likely resulted in his narrow defeat. He shares the crucial advice given to him by Bill Clinton on how to turn a short-term loss into a long-term victory.Always looking forward, Harold Ford believes in the potent mix of hope and practical ity, the power of listening to the average citizen’s concerns, and the urgent need to solve the exis tential problems this country faces. More Davids � an Goliaths is a mission statement for America—from a man whose public service has only just begun.Harold Ford, Jr., is an executive vice chairman at

Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York. He also chairs the Democratic Leadership Council and is a distinguished practitioner in residence at the Wagner School of Public Service at NYU. Ford is a graduate of the University of Pennsylva-nia, where he received a B.A. in American History, and a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. He and his wife, Emily, live in Manhattan.$25 plus tax and service charge per member and $40 plus tax and service charge per guest by November 1st at noon. $35 plus tax and service charge per member and $50 plus tax and service charge per guest for late reservations. Includes one beverage and snacks.

Victorian Christmas: Origins of Christmas Traditions |

Who should attend? Those who love the Holidays.

Sunday, December 12th, 2:00 p.m. Want to experience a new Christmas tradition in New York—something beyond the Rockettes and

the Rockefeller Center tree? Go off the beaten path this holiday season by taking this walking tour through three Victorian areas—Gramercy Park, Ladies Mile, and Chelsea—exploring the Christmas traditions that emerged from each. Stops include where O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi and where Clement Clarke Moore penned Twas the Night Before Christmas. � e tour will also explore New York’s role in the evolution of the modern Kris Kringle, from Washington Irving’s St. Nicholas � gure to � omas Nast’s jovial Santa.$18 per person. Reservations due by November 9th at noon.

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Members’ Holiday Party 2010Save-the-date for this year’s festive Members’ Holiday Party on

Thursday, December 9th, 5-9:00 p.m. Limit of 1 guest per member (include name) and bring 1 new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. rsvp@pennclubny.org

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3All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

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Fast Track to Wine Expertise |Who should attend? Members of the Classes 1995-2010

Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:30-9:30 p.m. � e Young Alumni Committee of the Penn Club invites you to add some sophis-tication and fun to your week by joining celebrity wine enter-tainer Michael Green for a high-energy wine tasting. Designed speci� cally for young alumni, “Fast Track to Wine Expertise” will commence with a sparkling wine reception, where guests may mingle, network and chat wine with Michael. Following the reception, guests will be seated and treated to an interactive seven-wine tasting. Learn to order, savor and speak intelligently about wine by tasting through the classics, and discover grapes

and regions that you probably don’t know but should. By session’s end, you will feel more con� dent with the world’s most irresistible beverage, all for less than half the price of regular Penn Club wine events!Michael Green is a world-renowned wine educator, expert and enter-tainer. He was the leading wine talent at the Food Network Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival and spent 19 years at the exclusive Wine and Spirits Consultant to Gourmet Magazine.$35 plus tax and service charge per member and $45 plus tax and service charge per guest by October 27th at noon, $45 plus tax and service charge per member and $55 plus tax and service charge per guest for late reservations.

Forgotten Showbiz: New York’s Gilded Age of Church Music Divas—And How Tossing Out the Ladies Ended It All St. Patrick’s Tour, Lecture and Book Signing |

Who should attend? Those who enjoy history, touring and reading.

November 15th, 6:30 p.m. A century ago, New Yorkers in search of musi-cal entertainment had no Internet, recordings or radio—but they had churches. And New Yorkers in search of musical scandal had—church choirs. Far from being sedate, the city’s choral scene in the 1800s was rife with backbiting divas, wealthy “backers,” in� ated salaries, and newspaper in-nuendo. And Forgotten Showbiz: New York’s Gilded Age of Church Music Divas—And How Tossing Out the Ladies Ended It All delves into this

excessive and extravagant period, which lasted for nearly half a century until a 1903 Papal proclamation banned those very women from every choir in the world. Even though this order was limited to Catholic churches, the shock waves reverberated throughout churches of every denomination, destroying the system and whipping up an international media circus that centered upon the most famous church in America—St. Patrick’s Cathedral. As well as a lecture and book signing, the program will include a tour of the famed Cathedral by writer Salvatore Basile, a soloist and cantor with the Cathedral Choir who was appointed Cathedral Music Histori-an in 2008. His research led him to write the critically-acclaimed book Fifth Avenue Famous: � e Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which was published by Fordham University Press in May. Basile has performed in numerous venues on stage and in concert, and has amassed a large collection of period recordings.$15 per member and $30 per guest by November 8th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest for late reservations.

Book Group LuncheonWho should attend? Those interested in reading and discussing what they read.

Please join us over a catered lunch as Isabel Katzin leads discussion. Isabel holds a Master’s Degree and has studied in the US, Paris and Israel. Formerly an English and French teacher, she has been a professional book group discussion leader for over 18 years and currently leads 28 groups.

Old Filth and � e Man in the Wooden Hat |by Jane GardamMonday, November 29th, 12:00 noon. � is month we will be reading Old Filth (� rst) and � e Man in the Wooden Hat (second) by Jane Gardam. Old Filth has been acclaimed as Jane Gardam’s masterpiece, a book where life and art merge. And now that beautiful, haunting novel has been joined by a companion that also bursts with humor and wisdom: � e Man in the Wooden Hat.Old Filth was Eddie’s story. The Man in the Wooden Hat is the history of his marriage told from the perspective of his wife, Betty, a character as vivid and enchanting as Filth himself.� ey met in Hong Kong after the war. Betty had spent the duration in a Japanese internment camp.

Filth was already a successful barrister, handsome, fast becoming rich, in need of a wife but unaccustomed to romance. A perfect English couple of the late 1940s!As a portrait of a marriage, with all the bittersweet secrets and surpris-ing ful� llment of the 50-year union of two remarkable people, the novel is a triumph. � e Man in the Wooden Hat is � ction of a very high order from a great novelist working at the pinnacle of her considerable power. It will be read and loved and recommended by all the many thousands of readers who found its predecessor, Old Filth, so compel-ling and so thoroughly satisfying.$49 plus tax and service charge per member and $54 plus tax and service charge per guest by November 22nd at noon, $54 plus tax and service charge per member and $59 plus tax and service charge per guest for late reserva-tions. Includes book discussion and full buff et luncheon with coff ee/tea and dessert.

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Healthcare Insurance for Penn Club MembersDid you know? Group healthcare insurance is available to Penn Club members in good standing. Premiums are as low as $81/month for singles, couples for $158/month, and family for under $245/month. To request an enrollment form and learn more, please email membership@pennclubny.org.

� e Game from Where I Stand:Discussion and Signing with Doug Glanville |

Who should attend? Those who enjoy the baseball.

Monday, November 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Come to � e Penn Club and enjoy a night with ex-MLB player, Doug Glanville! Doug grew up in Teaneck, NJ, a town that committed to the voluntary integration of its public school system in the 1950s. His expe-rience from being in an environment determined to bridge cultural and religious di� erences shaped his perspective on the power of diversity, a tone that underlines his writing.

In 1991, after three years at the University of Pennsylvania, he was drafted in the fi rst round of the MLB amateur draft by the Chicago Cubs. At the close of his � rst professional season, he returned to col-lege to � nish his degree in Systems Science and Engineering.His professional baseball career spanned 15 seasons with 9 years of major league service with the Cubs, Phillies, and Rangers. He amassed 1100 career hits at the major league level, also � nishing his career in 2005 with a 293 game errorless streak. Post career, in 2007, his path took him to pursue writing. After the Mitchell Report was published which exposed the performance en-hanced drug culture in baseball, he wrote a powerful piece for ESPN.com on how baseball is a microcosm of life. � is opened the door for his recurring column with the New York Times called “Heading Home”, something his late father, a psychiatrist and poet, would have enjoyed immensely.His column led to his � rst book, � e Game from Where I Stand pub-lished by Times Books. It opens up a window into the soul of a major league baseball player by sharing stories of personal challenges from maintaining a relationship while traveling to dealing with an aging body to navigating race and cultural dynamics in the intimate space of a locker room.Doug currently resides in Chicago with his wife, Ti� any, and his two children. He serves on the board of Athletes Against Drugs and on the � nance committee of Boundless Readers, a teacher development non-pro� t in the Chicago area. He is a baseball analyst with ESPN’s Baseball Tonight and writes for ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. He also has been speak-ing at numerous venues to discuss the social relevance of baseball on our culture. � is has included talks on steroids, transitioning from professional sport to life after it, the methodologies of the business of baseball, and its lessons for diversity.

$15 per member and $30 per guest by November 15th at noon. $25 per member and $40 per guest for late reservations. Books will be for sale.

Victorian Christmas: Origins of Christmas Traditions |Sunday, December 12th, 2:00 p.m. Want to experi-ence a new Christmas tradition in New York—

something beyond the Rockettes and the Rockefeller Center tree? Go o� the beaten path this holiday season by taking this walking tour through three Victorian areas—Gramercy Park, Ladies Mile, and Chelsea—exploring the Christmas traditions that emerged from each. Stops include where O. Henry wrote Gift of the Magi and where Clement Clarke Moore penned Twas the Night Before Christmas. � e tour will also explore New York’s role in the evolution of the modern Kris Kringle, from Washington Irvings St. Nicholas � gure to � omas Nast’s jovial Santa.

$18 per person. Reservations due by November 9th at noon.

Reciprocal ClubsPenn Club members have access to over 250 reciprocal clubs worldwide. Two such examples are the reciprocal clubs below.

Saint Andrew’s Golf Club at Hastings-at-Hudson, NYWith a membership to this reciprocal club around $65,000, the reciprocal relationship with them is highly valuable. St. Andrew’s Golf Club off ers a very challenging course and is America’s oldest golf club.

Under the reciprocal relationship we have with the St. Andrews Club, Penn Club members are provided the following:• Subject to availability, full access to the golf course on Tuesdays and

� ursdays• Limited access (after 1:00p.m.) to the golf course on Wednesdays,

Fridays and Saturdays• Penn Club members may invite guests to accompany them on

Tuesdays, � ursdays and Fridays but not Saturdays• Opportunity to host mini-outings (member +11 guests) or full outings• Full access to the locker room, pro shop, teaching facilities and

driving range on the above-mentioned days.• Full access to the John Reid Room and formal dining facilities.

The Carlton Club at London, England� e magni� cent club was founded in 1832 and continues today in a beautiful Georgian clubhouse in the exclusive St James’s area of London. It is an attractive and exclusive venue for Penn Club members to have lunches, dinners, receptions, meetings and conferences. Penn Club members are also able to stay overnight in one of the 24 room at the Carlton Club. All rooms have wireless internet for you convenience.For a Letter of Introduction to any of our

reciprocal clubs, please contact Barbara Nevels at 212.403.6620 or e-mail bnevels@pennclubny.org.

5All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

Save the Date

Thursday, February 3rd 1990s Happy HourSunday, February 6th NBA: Knicks GameThursday, February 10th 1970s and Before Happy Hour Monday, February 14th Grill Room Valentine’s Day SpecialsValentine’s Day Dinner in the Main Dining

RoomWednesday, February 16th Branford Marsalis Performs Glazunov

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Schuloff Hot Sonate for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra

Thursday, February 17th 2000s Happy Hour Sunday, February 20th NHL: Rangers Game Monday, February 21st Club Offi ces Closed for President’s DayThursday, February 24th 1980s Happy HourThursday, February TBD Social and Professional Networking Series

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Please note that walk-ins will be required to show Club ID at the door at all interclub events. All Inter-Ivy events require the same proper club attire expected at the Penn Club (no jeans or sneakers). Thanks!

Host your Private Event at the Penn ClubWe encourage you to experience the diff erence at The Penn Club where you get treated better while supporting the Club at the same time. Whenever you have an event or know someone

who is planning an event, please recommend them to the Club! You can facilitate this by sponsoring their function at the clubhouse which helps to keep your dues low each year.

Hosting events at the Penn Club is not just a consideration for resident members. Out-of-town members who have special occasions (e.g., wedding or anniversary celebrations) or business meetings in New York City can help support the Club by recommending our venue to event planners. A referral is the greatest form of fl attery.

The Club off ers elegant rooms that are available for meetings, seated meals, receptions, retreats and weddings, and can accommodate anywhere from two to 250 guests. From black-tie galas to intimate

dinners, we off er creative and contemporary cuisine, beautiful settings and polished service for both corporate entertaining and social occasions.

To request menus and room rates, please call the catering offi ce at 212.403.6619.

while supporting the Club at the same time. Whenever you have an event or know someone

the library had become too important to remain in private hands. In what constituted one of the most momentous cultural gifts in U.S. history, he fulfi lled his father’s dream of making the library and its treasures available to scholars and the public alike by transforming it into a public institution.

Note: Beginning in June 2010, The Morgan Library & Museum’s iconic McKim building underwent exten-sive restoration. The McKim building is considered one of New York’s great architectural treasures and its interiors are regarded as some of the most beauti-ful in America. The building will reopen October 30th.

The tour will start promptly. Groups will enter via the main entrance to the Morgan, 225 Madison Avenue between 36th & 37th Streets, and proceed directly to the JPMorgan Chase Lobby without stopping at the Admission Desk. Participants will have the opportu-nity at this point to check coats and other required items prior to the start of the tour.

$23 per person. Advance reservations are required and are strictly fi nal sale.

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Tea at Gracie Mansion |

Thursday, November 4th, 1:00 p.m. Tea Time 2:00 p.m. Tour of Gracie Mansion. Join us for a special afternoon at one of New York City’s most treasured landmarks: Gracie Mansion. Built in 1799 by shipping merchant Archibald Gracie as a country retreat overlooking a bend in the East River, the house is the last of the country homes that once lined Manhattan’s East River shore. Since 1942, the House has served as the Offi cial Residence of the Mayor of the City of New York. In 2002, the House was restored to its original grandeur and transformed into “The People’s House” under the guidance of the Gracie Mansion Conservancy, a private not-for-profi t corporation established in 1981 to preserve, maintain, and enhance Gracie Mansion.So spend an afternoon with fellow Club members ex-ploring one New York’s most treasured landmarks. Enjoy tea service in Gracie Mansion’s Ballroom — featuring a generous selection of home-made fi nger sandwiches

and home-baked scones and tea cakes — followed by a tour of the historic house. Guests are welcome to relax in Carl Schurz Park after the tour or take in the breathtak-ing views along the East River promenade.

Reservations are required as only 24 spots remain. Gracie Mansion is located on East End Avenue at 88th Street. $27 per person Includes substantial tea and tour of the historic mansion.

Museum Tour: Pierpont Morgan Library | Friday, November 19th, 6:00 p.m. A complex of buildings in the heart of New York City, The Morgan Library & Mu-seum began as the private library of fi nancier Pierpont Morgan (1837–1913), one of the preeminent collectors and cultural benefactors in the United States. As early as 1890 Morgan had begun to assemble a collection of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints. Mr. Morgan’s library, as it was known in his lifetime, was built between 1902 and 1906 adjacent to his New York residence at Madison Avenue and 36th Street. Designed by Charles McKim of the architectural fi rm McKim, Mead & White, the library was intended as something more than a repository of rare materials. Majestic in appearance yet intimate in scale, the structure was to refl ect the nature and stature of its holdings. The result was an Italian Renaissance-style palazzo with three magnifi cent rooms epitomizing America’s Age of Elegance. Completed three years before McKim’s death, it is considered by many to be his masterpiece. In 1924, eleven years after Pierpont Morgan’s death, his son, J. P. Morgan, Jr. (1867–1943), known as Jack, realized that

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and Coat Drives, Wednesday, November 10th, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: MetLife Donor Center, 200 Park Avenue, Second Floor. To participate, please contact Paul M. Durso at penndulums@gmail.com. Future Blood Drives to follow on January 5th, March 2nd, and April 27th of 2011. Please mark your calendars. If you are unable to donate at the MetLife Donor Center, you are welcome to participate at your convenience by using our group #63741.

Thank you for your continued support of our service eff orts. Every contribution is appreciated. Cherie Quain, Founder; Paul M. Durso, Web Master www.penndulums.blogspot.com.

Risk Management Intra Club |Monday, December 13th, 7:00 p.m. Open to those early in their careers, late in their careers and in between, the Risk Management Intra Club seeks to connect practitioners in Credit, Market, and Operations Risk. Come exchange ideas, seek advice and stay abreast of the Risk Management fi eld. We will hold meetings and events to engage members and expose them to the various facets of the profession. Members will have an active role in helping select those topics that deserve special attention or are pertinent to the times. Please contact Intra Club Captain Gonzalo Briceño, SEAS ‘02, (pennriskmanagement@gmail.com) to learn more.

Real Estate Investment Intra Club |Tuesday, November 16th, 6:30 p.m. The Real Estate Investment Intra Club’s mission is to educate and support the professionals and

leaders of real estate investment fi rms through training and networking opportunities. Please contact Intra Club Captains Joe Clarke (Joseph.Clarke@ingclarion.com) or Lauren Davidson, (ldavidson@newmarkkf.com) to learn more.

Penn Women in Business Intra Club |Tuesday, November 30th, 6:30 p.m. PWIB’s goal is to assist women in meeting their professional goals whether it be

through exploring business issues, using problem-solving techniques, or making introductions. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

CornerMEMBERSHIP

Join an Intra Club!Intra Clubs (special interest groups within the club) are a way for you to get to know your fellow Penn Club members. To view the list of Intra Clubs log on to the Members Only portion of our Web site at www.pennclub.org and click on “Bulletin Board”. For more information about joining or starting an Intra Club, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club | Tuesday, November 9th, 6:30 p.m. Come discuss issues and provide information, education and research on latest trends in hedge funds, including fund of funds. Hedge funds are unregistered private investment partnerships, funds or pools that may invest and trade in many diff erent markets, strategies, and instruments. Please contact Intra Club Captain Dorothy C. Nickelson, C’02, (dorothynickelson@comcast.net) to learn more.

Architecture and Business Development Intra Club |Wednesday, November 10th, 6:30 p.m. If you are a design professional, are interested in design, or have an interest in business innovation, please join the Architecture and Business Development Intra Club.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Paul Durso and Cherie Quain

All Intra Club reservations can be made at rsvp@pennclubny.org.

Paul M. Durso graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences in 1994 and immediately joined � e Penn Club as a charter member. In his attempt to stay

in touch with friends as well as make new ones, he became an active member of PENNdulums, the Community Service Intra Club. He currently resides in Pearl River, NY and is clearly extremely active within life at the Clubhouse. Aside from being a member, Paul is also pursuing a M.A. in Economics at the City College of New York. When he’s not studying or volunteering, you can � nd Paul reading, horseback riding, sailing or baking. He is also enjoys discussions about history, philosophy, music, art, business and obviously, economics! Paul has met many new friends over the past 16 years at the Club and is thoroughly enjoying the fellowship he shares with both members and sta� .Cherie Quain, CW’75, majored in psychology and education and also participated on Penn’s Varsity Swim and Cheerleading Teams. She was a Cornerstone member of the Penn Club of New York and joined the Events Committee. She then suggested o� ering Community Service/Social Action oppor-tunities which gave rise to the “PENNdulums” concept. Cherie and her family were also instrumental in establishing � e Quain Courtyard, the “living room” of the engineering schools at Penn. Cherie enjoys a variety of sports, reading, gardening and theatre. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of Westport Country Playhouse, which has generously sponsored numerous PENNdulums blood drives. � is fall, Cherie is partnering on their upcoming production of � e Diary of Anne Frank. She is also an investor in Th e Little House on the Prairie, Th e Musical, which has partnered with Habitat For Hu-manity and Th e Seeing Eye—both of which have an intrinsic signifi cance to the Little House stories. Cherie is extremely appreciative of the Penn Club members and sta� as well as her friends, family, Ira Berliner and their children for all their help and support of PENNdulums. Both Paul and Cherie can be contacted at penndulums@gmail.com.

To audition for member spotlight, please e-mail membership@pennclubny.org.

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Overnight guests at the clubhouse now enjoy the convenience of printing their boarding passes from the Boarding Pass Kiosk in the front lobby, by the coat room. This amenity is available to members and guests at no charge.

The group is working to enable design professionals to fl ourish in an adverse economic environment, by bringing together experts in business management and members of the design community, with the objective of developing practical tools and techniques to improve performance and results in the design fi elds. Please contact Intra Club Captain Randall Knox (randallknox@alumni.upenn.edu) to learn more.

PENNdulums Community ServiceIntra Club |Wednesday, November 10th, 8:00 p.m., Ben Franklin Living Room. “Volunteers aren’t paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” —Anonymous

Our September 29th meeting was an enjoyable evening learning about adventure tourism and sustainable living with Emma Kirwan and her organization, Peaks Over Poverty. If you would like to learn about her organization but were unable to attend, please visit their website at www.peaksoverpoverty.org. All members and their guests are welcome at our meetings and events. Please join us for lively discussions and community service. We look forward to meeting you.

Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, November 10th, 6:30 p.m., Library. All Ivy/All Welcome Blood

7All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

Grill ROOMThe Grill Room is an ideal place for a small gathering of friends or coworkers. Dinner parties of up to 10 and cocktail parties of up to 25 can be accommodated. Call us ahead of time and we can set up a spot for all to enjoy! Contact: Bonnie Baker at The Grill Room, 212.403.6580.

BEER & COCKTAILS YOUNG ALUMNI HAPPY HOUR |Thursday, November 18th, 6-10 p.m. Attention Young Alumni! Enjoy our dollar Yuengling drafts and $4 cocktail specials in the Grill Room. The Penn Club off ers young alumni both beer and liquor specials at our extended Young Alumni Happy Hours. Class of 2000s Happy Hours are every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and feature seasonal drink specials.

WELCOME WINTER WITH A WARM DELIGHT |Choose from a selection of warm coff ee cocktails that is sure to delight at just $7 plus tax and service charge for this month of November.

Main Dining Room Events

Grill Room Daily SpecialsMonday and Friday: Wine/Beer Pairing Menu — Indulge in our pairing menu inspired by Chef Smoor. No meal is complete without a glass of wine or pint of beer to compliment it! $4 fl avored vodka specials too!

Tuesday: Slider Night — Three Beef Sliders served with a basket of French fries and Chef John’s special sauce $12.75. Pair your sliders with two 8 oz. draft beers: our classic Yuengling draft and our seasonal draft $16.75.

Wednesday: Steakhouse Night —Our classic Steakhouse Dinner Menu.

Thursday: Sink or SwimYuengling drafts $2.00 and all-you-can-eat cheese steaks $15.95.

Ladies Special!$2 Glasses of Chateau Routas Rosé every Thursday!

Fromage Monday Market pricing*—Stop by the library before or after dinner to sample Chef Smoor’s cheese selections

Indulgent Two-course Tuesday $37.95*—Enjoy appetizer & selected entrée or selected entrée & dessert combinations

Prix Fixe Wednesday $34.95*—Enjoy the four-course pre-theater menu all evening

Surf & Turf Thursday $36.50*—Savor Pan-seared natural fi let mignon with Maine lobster

Bubbly Friday $36.00*—Wind down the week with a bottle of well-selected Wine of the Month and a glass of Kir Royale Champagne either before or after dinner

Main Dining Room Daily Specials To make your nights especially fun, we have daily specials for members to try every night of the week!

Main DiningROOMMonday-Friday: Lunch 12 noon–2:30 PMDinner 6–9 PM

Please call 212.403.6628 for all Main Dining Room reservations. Note that jackets are required for gentlemen during dinner.

GrillROOMMonday-Friday: Breakfast 7–10 AMLunch 12–3 PMSandwich Corner 3–5:30 PMDinner 5:30–10 PMBar 12 noon–11 PM

Saturday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AMLunch 12 noon–7 PM

Sunday: Continental Breakfast 7–11 AM

Benjamin FranklinROOMMonday-Friday: Complimentary Coff ee 10–11 AMKite & Key Bar 4–10:30 PM

Library open daily 24 hours

WinesOF THE MONTH2009 Festival Chardonnay, Paumanok Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paumanok Vineyards, North Fork of Long Island

*plus tax and service charge

Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu is available daily for the price of $34.95 before all events and shows.

C L A S S ( Y ) Happy H O U R S !➤ MONTHLY HAPPY HOURS: Mark your calendar to meet and connect with members over $2 draft specials! Specials are available from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., however, please plan to arrive between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. to maximize your chances of running into old friends and making new ones. ➤ If you are interested in organizing and facilitating the gatherings, please let us know. We want to recruit at least three leaders per class decade to promote these events and help attendees network at each monthly session.

➤ Class of 1970s-and-Before Happy Hour: Every 2nd Thursday of the month in the Franklin Living Room (November 11th)

➤ Class of 1980s Happy Hour: Every 4th Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (November 25th)

➤ Class of 1990s Happy Hour: Every 1st Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (November 4th)

➤ Class of 2000s Happy Hour: Every 3rd Thursday of the month in the Grill Room (November 18th)

Please RSVP for headcount purposes.

❖ Quince & Custard Tarte with Caramel Gelato ❖

Iron Horse Russian Cuvée, 2005A pioneer in the Green Valley appellation within the Russian River area of Sonoma County, the Iron Horse family is building a legacy of prestige sparkling wines and estate-bottled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir within a “holistic” environment of natural balance, cultivation and love of the land.Iron Horse is best known for its Sparkling Wines, which have been served at the White House since 1985, beginning with the historic U.S.-Russian Summit Meetings ending the Cold War, at the White House Millennium celebrations New Year’s Eve 1999 ushering in the new century, and at the White House dinner honoring the Pope. � e family is extremely proud that the Obama White House fi rst served Iron Horse at the Diplomatic Reception for Ambassadors to the US from around the world, making this the � fth consecutive Presidential Administration to serve Iron Horse, continuing a tradition of a quarter century.

Joy Sterling represents the second generation at her family’s winery, Iron Horse Vineyards. She is the CEO of the winery and the author of four books: A Cultivated Life, Vintage Feasting, Vineyard: A Year in the Life of California Wine Country and A Vintner’s Guide to Red Wine.

$85.00 plus tax and service charge. For reservations, call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online. Reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is one seating beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please note there is a 48-hour cancellation policy in e� ect for this event.

Stone Crab Week |Monday, November 15th to � ursday, November 18th. � ere will be special stone crab menu for lunch and dinner featuring:❖ Seafood Chowder❖ Cole Slaw Salad ❖ Stone Crabs with Fresh

Spinach and Hash Brown Potatoes ❖ Key Lime Pie❖ A glass of house wine$57.00 plus tax and service charge for lunch. $67.00 plus tax and service charge for dinner. Reserve your preferred seating time. For reservations call Tony Kontos at 212.403.6628 or e-mail tkontos@pennclubny.org or RSVP online.

November Wine Dinner |Wednesday, November 17th, Recep-tion: 6:00p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m. Chef Florimond Smoor and Joy Sterling of Iron Horse Vineyards (see your October HapPENNings for Joy’s

biography) have colluded to present a memorable evening of superb food and wines. We’ll start with a “Sparkling” Reception of hors d’oeuvres and Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée followed by dinner at 6:30. Dinner will feature Joy’s award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Two Sparklers! Menu:❖ House-Smoked Wild Salmon Fillet with Leek

Mousseline and Pea Greens ❖ Iron Horse Estate Chardonnay, 2006

❖ Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Wild Boar and Crispy Parsnips ❖ Iron Horse Brut Sparkling Rosé, 2005

❖ Truffl e-Crusted Rack of Colorado Lamb with Caramelized Baby Brussels Sprouts, Carrot Purée ❖ Pinot Noir Jus Iron Horse Estate Pinot Noir, 2007

All programs require written reservations. Please mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or register on the Web site (www.pennclub.org) to reserve. E-mail events@pennclubny.org only for questions about events.

HighlightsFast Track to Wine Expertise

November Wine Dinner

Your comments are important to us!For comments & suggestions regarding furnishings, property, grounds, repairs & maintenance, house rules, dress code, and rules of conduct, contact the House Committee at:housecommittee@pennclubny.org

For comments & suggestions regarding membership growth, contact the Membership Committee at: membershipcommittee@pennclubny.org

For comments & suggestions regarding member events and activities, contact the Program Committee at: programcommittee@pennclubny.org

For comments & suggestions regarding activities for young alumni (age 21–34), contact the Young Alumni Committee at: yac@pennclubny.org

To contact the Club with questions or room reservations, please call 212.764.3550.

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Palestra FITNESS CENTER

Member Out ings

Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.To join contact Dan Ahearn: 212.403.6626, healthclub@pennclubny.org or come by the Palestra to start your fi tness routine today.

NOVEMBER

Attention New York City Marathon Runners!Show us you bib number or fi nishing time and receive 20% off your massage treatment during the month of November. Call 212-403-6623 or email healthclub@pennclubny.org to book your treatment.

DECEMBER

Tis the season for giving…. And receiving.Give the gift of Ahh this Holiday Season. Gift certifi cates our available as a nice stocking stuff er.

Each gift certifi cate you purchase for a friend or colleague entitles you to a 10% savings on your next massage.

To hear more about our Massage Menu or to purchase your gift certifi cate, contact the Palestra Health Club at 212.403.6623.

Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill History and Pre-� anksgiving Tasting Tour |

Saturday, November 13th, 2:00 p.m. Tour these Victorian neighborhoods, New York’s earliest historic landmark districts. A home to wealthy 19th century merchants and later 20th century writers, neighborhood stops

include Plymouth Church, where Lincoln and Walt Whitman worshipped; the Brooklyn Promenade and its magni� cent view of the Manhattan skyline; and the homes of Jennie Jerome, Churchill’s mother; and writer � omas Wolfe. Along the way, taste the area’s classic and contemporary foods, from egg creams to spinach pie.$25 per person includes food. Reservations due by November 11th at noon.

Sir Colin Davis Conducts Elgar and Mozart; Nikolaj Znaider Violinist |(NY Philharmonic)

Thursday, December 9th, 6:00 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. showProgram: Elgar: Introduction and Allegro Mozart: Symphony No. 36, Linz Elgar: Vjiolin Concerto Artists: Sir Colin Davis, Conductor; Nikolaj Znaider, Violin

$118.95 per person plus tax and service charge includes dinner in the Club and show. Final sale. Member must be present to sign at dinner. Reservations due Tuesday, November 9th at noon.

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Events Calendar

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First Day of HanukkahClass of 1990s Happy Hour

Theatre Evening: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark*

Theatre Evening: Driving Miss Daisy*

Architecture Intra Club

Sir Colin Davis Conducts Elgar and Mozart—Nikolaj Znaider Violinist*1970s and Before Happy HourLast Day of Hannukah

Victorian Christmas: Origins of Christmas Traditions*

Mistletoe MixerRisk Management Intra Club

Class of 2000s Happy Hour

Class of 1980s Happy Hour

Club Offi ces Closed for Christmas Eve

Christmas

Kids Luncheon

Club Offi ces Closed for New Year’s Eve

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Networking Learning Healthy Entertainment Drinks Dining Snacks

January 2011Saturday, January 1

Closed for New Year’s DayThursday, January 6

Class of 1990s Happy HourFriday, January 7

Theatre Evening: The Merchant of Venice*Monday, January 10

Donny DeutschTuesday, January 11

Adam S. Barrist Book Event–Panel

Wednesday, January 12Architecture Intra Club

Thursday, January 13Class of 1970s and Before Happy Hour

Sunday, January 16Rangers vs. Flyers

Monday, January 17Closed for Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday, January 18Amanda Hesser Book Signing

Thursday, January 20Class of 2000s Happy Hour

Friday, January 21Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1—Radu Lupu Pianist and Dvorak Symphony No. 8

Monday, January 24Keith Chambers

Tuesday, January 25Real Estate Investing Panel

Thursday, January 27Class of 1980s Happy HourSocial and Professional Networking Series—Real Estate

*These events are out-of-club and attendees should go directly to the instructed location.

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Election Day Wine Tasting Tea at Gracie Mansion*1990s Happy HourTheatre Evening: Life in the Theatre

Theatre Evening: Life in the Theatre

Former Congressman Harold Ford, Jr. Speaks

Hedge Fund Investing Intra Club

Architecture Intra ClubCommunity Service Intra Club: Blood and Coat Drives and Meeting

Veteran’s Day1970s and Before Happy HourTheatre Evening: La Bete

Theatre Evening: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

Brooklyn Heights/Cobble Hill History and Tasting Tour*

Forgotten Showbiz: St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour and Book SigningStone Crab Week Begins

Real Estate Investing Intra Club

Wine Dinner Classes of 1980s and 2000s Happy Hours

Museum Tour: Pierpont Morgan Library Theatre Evening: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Meet Former MLB Player Doug Glanville

Thanksgiving Feast and Library Bar SpecialsClub Offi ce is Closed for Thanksgiving

Club Offi ce is Closed for the Day after Thanksgiving

Book Group Luncheon: Old Filth and The Man in the Wooden Hat by Jane Gardam

Theatre Evening: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles

Women in Business Intra Club

EVENT/PROGRAM RESERVATIONS All events and programs, regardless of cost, require advance reserva-tions so that we can serve you and our guest speakers properly. Reservations should be made in writing via mail, fax (212.403.6621), e-mail (rsvp@pennclubny.org), or on the web site (www.pennclub.org). Reserva-tions cancelled by 3:00 p.m. two (2) business days (unless otherwise noted) prior to the event will not be charged. Cancellation requests received after this time, as well as all no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are � nal sale and non-refundable. Attending any event without a reservation may result in an additional charge.

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*These events are out-of-club and attendees should go directly to the instructed location.