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Norman Bey Director of Health & Fitness

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Club Corner A Message from the General Manager We love rolling up our sleeves and taking on new projects that enhance your member experience. Fall 2019: We introduced a bright new look to the Cayuga Room, along with the addition of the Cayuga Lounge. Summer 2023: We refreshed our meeting and event spaces with new flooring and window treatments. Fall 2025: We introduced a newly remodeled Big Red Tap & Grill! A longtime favorite spot, the redesign included enhancements to the bar area, new lighting and tables, and larger televisions. Spring 2026: On the communications side, we introduced a new look to the weekly e-newsletter and moved the Bear Facts to a digital flipbook format. With three new pages recently added to the website, we’re also in the early stages of a complete redesign of the Club website and The Club’s app. Now, we turn our attention to our 48 overnight guest rooms. This fiscal year, we’ll begin enhancements to these spaces, including new window treatments and thoughtful touches designed to brighten and elevate your stay. It’s an exciting time at The Club, and we look forward to continuing to find new ways to enhance the experience for you and your guests.

New Member Handbook We invite all new members to review their digital new member handbook for more information about membership offerings, log in assistance, and step by step instructions on how to use different areas of The Club.

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Reciprocal Squash Club Members have guest access to the squash courts at the Yale Club. Advance reservations and membership card required. The fee is $25 for members and $20 for your playing partner.

Health & Fitness Center Whether it’s your full time gym or occasional work out, there’s plenty of perks that come with your complimentary membership to the Health & Fitness Center! Start your weekday with the Fit & Fuel Breakfast to-go menu Locker rentals: ($19 small locker and $27 medium locker per month) Locker rentals allows frequent visitors to Midtown, commuters and full time gym members the ability to store personal items in a convenient location. Laundry service: ($32 per month) Enjoy the convenience of 24 hour turn around laundry service.

Personal Training & Wellness Personal Training and Massage Offered by Appointment. Contact Norman Bey at N.Bey@cornellclubnyc.com or 212.692.1360

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Upcoming Events Please visit the program calendar on the Club Programs Page of our website for our full list of offerings. Register for club programs via our calendar or by contacting the Program Department at J.Harnett@cornellclubnyc.com. Young Alumni “Back to School” Gossip Girl Dinner Tuesday, September 15th | 7:00pm Spotted: The Cornell Club’s most stylish young alumni are gathering in the Cayuga Room for a night you won’t want to miss.

US Open - Session 18 Monday, September 7th | 7:00pm The Club’s block of tickets for sessions eighteen is sold out and our waitlist is closed. Ticket holders will receive tickets via electronic transfer the week before the session.

Young Alumni Happy Hour Tuesday, September 15th | 5:00pm Unwind and network as you enjoy a la carte dining and drink specials in the Big Red Tap & Grill. All Members are welcome! Sponsor a young alum to have a drink at The Club, or stop by to meet our newest Members.

You’re invited to a dinner where old friends reunite, new connections spark, and a little mischief is always on the menu. You know you love it. XOXO, The Cornell Club-New York

Escape the City: Inter Club Trip to the Culinary Institute of America Friday, September 18th | 10:00am Cornell, Yale, and Penn Club Members are invited for a private tour and luncheon at the world's premier culinary college, the CIA. Members will kick of the morning with a learn, taste, and tour experience of the 170 acre campus followed by a group lunch at American Bounty Resturant. 4

THE CORNELL CLUB–NEW YORK From Dali to Chagall: Art History East Side Tour Saturday, September 26st | 2:30pm This walk points out some of the Upper East Side's locations where some of art history’s greatest modern masters and patrons lived, worked and created. Stops include the sites of the studios or homes of Alfred Stieglitz, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Marc Chagall. We’ll also observe some of the finest examples of public art in the area, including the Pulitzer Fountain and the Sherman statue by Augustus Saint Gardens.

We want to hear from you Thank you for being part of our vibrant club community. It has been a pleasure welcoming you to everything from sold-out programs and dining events to gatherings in the Tap and celebrations in our private event spaces. Now that we’ve started a new year at The Club, we would love to hear what made your experiences memorable and invite you to share your story with us.

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Get Involved!

Program Committee

Young Alumni Ambassadors

The program committee is a longstanding team of volunteer members who ideate and assist in planning over 100 club events a year for their fellow members by recognizing topics that resonate with current members, making introductions to potential speakers, and providing feedback on events.

The young alumni ambassadors are a group of volunteer young alumni members who strive to make young alumni feel welcome at The Club through providing relevant club feedback, serving as welcoming committee for new members, introducing prospective members to the club, and ideating young alumni specific events.

Contact J.Harnett@cornellclubnyc.com 5

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Dress Code Reminder We would like to remind you that like all peer clubs, The Cornell Club-New York has a dress code policy. It is the responsibility of all members to adhere to the dress code policy and share the dress code with your guests ahead of their arrival. Dress Code The Club adheres to a smart casual dress code Smart casual dress includes: collared shirts, slacks, blue jeans, sneakers, and knee-length shorts. Not permitted: t-shirts, athletic apparel, flip flops, torn/tattered jeans, and ball/casual caps. Lobby/Dining Rooms/Meeting Rooms/ Business Center/A.D. White Room: Smart casual attire is required at all times. Business attire is always welcome.

The Health & Fitness Center: Appropriate sneakers, t-shirts, shorts, or sweats are the only acceptable gym attire. Heading to Other Areas of The Club After Your Work Out? Fitness attire is only permitted in the Fitness Center! Lockers are availoble for your convenience along with the option to reserve lockers on a monthly basis.

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Now’s the Time... Now’s the Time...

Secure your guest rooms for 2026/2027! UN and Climate Week | Marathon Sunday | Holiday Season | New Year’s Eve The Club offers a 24-hour cancellation policy and maintains a waitlist for sold-out evenings. +Complimentary breakfast in the Cayuga Room +Laundry and Dry Cleaning +Business Center

Reservations: 212.986.0300 or Frontdesk@cornellclubnyc.com

Reserve Event Space for 2026/2027! Business Meetings | Celebrations | Holiday Season | Alumni Events

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Friday, October 30th

Holiday Events!

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Celebrate the season with your cornell club & Club row family! All reservations open now! reserve through the club’s website calendar or club app

saturday, october 31st

Nightmare on 44th St

a fun and spooky contest filled with a touch of Halloween magic

Tuesday, november 17th

Friendsgiving Dinner

The All-Ivy Halloween Party at the Yale Club is the biggest Halloween celebration of the year!

Calling All Young Alumni for our Fourth Annual Friendsgiving Dinner!

Thursday, November 26th

Saturday, december 5th

Happy Thanksgiving

celebrate thanksgiving with your loved ones here at the club

Victorian ChristmasTraditions Walking Tour

exploring Christmas traditions through three Victorian areas. 8

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sunday, december 6th

Saturday, December 12th

Our annual Sugar Plum Fairy Brunch followed by Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker.

an evening of cocktails and latkes as we gather in the Tap to celebrate the end of Hanukkah.

wednesday, december 16th

Friday, December 18th

All-Ivy Mistletoe Mixer

Christmas Carol Dinner

'Tis the season to be jolly at this holiday Mixer at The Penn Club!

our annual Dinner featuring the Yuletide Carolers and an English feast!

sunday, December 20th

Monday, December 21st

Radio City Music Hall Tour

Gingerbread Decorating Contest

Go behind the scenes with the Radio City Music Hall Experience!

a cozy evening of gingerbread house decorating, festive drinks, and plenty of cheer.

Nutcracker Brunch

Hanukkah Happy Hour

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Reciprocal Clubs Reciprocal Clubs

Are you ready for some football? Roadtrip to Cheer on Your Team or Have some Tailgate fun at Reciprocal Clubs Around the World Buffalo Bills – Orchard Park, New York

The Buffalo Club From its founding in 1867, the Buffalo Club is located conveniently close to downtown, with the stadium just a 20-minute drive away!

Cleveland Browns – Cleveland, Ohio

The Union Club

Featuring three restaurants and overnight guest rooms, the club is within walking distance of Progressive Field

Seattle Seahawks – Seattle, Washington

Washington Athletic Club

The Washington Athletic Club has been Seattle’s number one athletic club for 95 years. Plan to stay or dine when you’re in town for a Seahawks game! The Detroit Lions – Detroit, Michigan

The Detroit Athletic Club At the center of Detroit’s sports and theater district lies the Detroit Athletic Club. Just a short walk to the stadium, the DAC features gorgeous dining and overnight accommodations.

View a full list of reciprocal clubs on the club website 10

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DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD CCNY’S APP CCNY’S APP

The club at your fingertips! Available on both the app store and the google play store, The Cornell Club’s mobile app is a one stop shop for making the most of your membership.

Register for a club event, send a letter of introduction to a reciprocal club, pay dues or house charges, and access your digital membership card.

Refer a Candidate for Membership Both you and the referred member recieve a $100 house credit*

*this offer cannot be combined with other membership offers

Happy Happy Hour Hour

Any bar can have a happy hour. Here at The Cornell Club, we have happy hours! Starting September 8th The Club is extending the hours of your favorite drink specials, lite bites, and complimentary crudité!

Monday - Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm

The Big Red Tap & Grill

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Tasting Menu Series Friday, September 25th

Last Days of Summer Camp All the foods and memories you associate with summer camp will be reimagined into a fine dining tasting menu. $95 plus tax and service per person

RSVP online or with Papa Faty, Food & Beverage mangager at P.Faty@cornellclubnyc.com Would You or Your Small party Like to dine with Fellow foodies? Reserve Your seat at The Club Table! Please note “Club Table” when making Your Reservation

Friday, October 23rd

The Seven Deadly Sins For the first time, the tasting menu will feature seven courses with each course inspired by the seven deadly sins.

Friday, November 20th

Notes in Constellation A six-course tasting menu inspired by the zodiac signs and constellations.

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Meet Papa Faty

food and beverage manager

Many of you will remember Papa from his time as the Cayuga Room’s Dining Captain. His welcoming demeanor, coupled with his exceptional knowledge of wine pairings and specialty cocktails, made him a true member favorite. We were thrilled to welcome Papa back to The Club as our Food & Beverage Manager in the fall of 2025. What stands out from your first year back at The Club? Is there a moment or memory that has been especially meaningful? First would have to be starting in my new position as we reopened the Tap & Grill with a stunning new look. Second would have to be the summer of sports! Hosting Knick’s watch parties was a blast and it was such a festive atmosphere as we welcomed members from around the world for the World Cup. Our cocktail list is a firm favorite with members. What are your favorites that you encourage members to order? Our F&B team enjoys experimenting so it’s hard to select just one. There are many that come to mind but I’ll pick two. The Lavender Lemon Drop and the Don Pancho Old Fashioned. Fall menus will be here soon. What are you most excited about? We’re offering a new pre-theatre dinner menu in the Cayuga room! Which upcoming tasting menu stands out as one that you are eager for members to attend? The “Where we Began” dinner on April 23rd. The dinner will showcase the culinary traditions found throughout Africa. The flavors of Africa pull from so many cultures and influence from Europe all the way to Asia. It will be a wonderful night in the Cayuga Room! How can Members enhance their dining experience? The Cayuga Lounge offers the ideal location for a pre-theatre cocktail or post dinner drink.

contact Papa Lavender Lemon Drop

P.Faty@cornellclubnyc.com 212.692.1387

Don Pancho Old Fashioned

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New Menus New a la carte menus start on Tuesday, September 22nd Menu Preview: Cayuga Room

Big Red Tap & Grill

Tuna Tartare “Nachos” Sesame Marinated Tuna Tartare, Furikare Dusted Wonton Chips, Avocado Mousse, Jalapeno, Pickled Shallots, Scallions, Yuzu Tobiko, Ponzu-Miso Crema

Handmade Butternut Squash Cappellacci Roasted D’Anjou Pears, Gorgonzola Dolce, Brown Butter-Madeira Cream, Aged Balsamic

Reminder: The Cayuga Room accepts reservations for parties of nine and under. DINING@CORNELLCLUBNYC.COM

For parties of ten or more, please contact the Meeting & Events Department at D.SALERA@CORNELLCLUBNYC.COM

Weekly Dining Specials

Lobster Night Every Wednesday in the Cayuga Room

Dining Reopens The Big Red Tap & Grill resumes lunch and dinner service on September 8th The Cayuga Room resumes lunch and dinner service on September 9th

Appetizer, 2 1/2 lb lobster and your choice of two sides, and dessert.

Steak Night Every Thursday in the Cayuga Room and the Big Red Tap & Grill Treat yourself to steaks and chops along with classic steakhouse sides.

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e v a S the e t a D All-Ivy Oktoberfest at the Harvard Club Friday, October 2nd | 7:00pm Raise your stein and join us for a festive evening filled with bold brews, hearty bites, and plenty of cheer! Cheryl Strauss Einhorn Book Talk Monday, October 5th | 6:00pm The Cornell Club and NYC Cornellians welcome Cheryl Stauss Einhorn to The Club to share insights from her book The Human Edge, Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI Zinck’s Night Thursday, October 15th | 6:00pm We invite you to celebrate Zinck's Night at The Cornell Club with cash bar specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The Masquerade at the Yale Club Friday, October 16th | 8:00pm You are cordially invited to step behind the mask. Beneath the glow of candlelight and chandelier, a night of black & white elegance awaits. Guests are asked to arrive in their finest black tie, long gowns, and faces concealed behind masks of their choosing. The only rule is that nothing is quite as it seems.

The Bronx's Little Italy: The Arthur Avenue History and Tasting Tour Saturday, October 17th | 2:15pm Stroll through one of the Bronx’s most colorful neighborhoods and discover the history behind its rich ethnic background while sampling some of the community's culinary specialties, from fresh Belmont bread and pizza to cannoli! Young Alumni Happy Hour Tuesday, October 20th | 5:00pm Unwind and network as you enjoy a la carte dining and drink specials in the Big Red Tap & Grill.

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As we go to print...

We’re working hard to bring you a fantastic event packed fall calendar! While finishing this newsletter, we’ve just confirmed a few new additions to our calendar that you can see highlighted below...

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Backstage Metropolitan Opera Tour Sunday, September 27th | 10:30am On this special access tour, guests will see firsthand how the opera’s extravagant productions come to life in buzzing backstage areas like the scenic and carpentry shops, the wig shop, costume shop, and see where the actors prepare in their dressing rooms.

Pro Tip! Keep an eye on the website calendar or mobile app for new additions to our event calendar!

Hayley Paige Talk Monday, October 14th | 6:00pm The Cornell Club is thrilled to welcome star bridal designer Hayley Paige Gutman ’07 for a talk about the bridal industry. What's in Your Glass? Blind Wine Tasting with Wanda Mann Tuesday, October 20th | 6:00pm Want to sharpen your wine tasting skills? Join wine writer and presenter Wanda Mann for an evening of blind tasting. Wanda will present a selection of mystery wines and pro tips to help you deduce what you’re drinking.

PROST! The Cornell Club will be running Oktoberfest dining specials starting September 19th through October 3rd. Soup of the Day | Daily Specials | Happy Hour | Dessert The dining rooms will feature traditional German classics alongside contemporary interpretations and reimagined German dishes.