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The Acorn Club
www.acornclub.org
www.acornclub.org January 2021
From the Club Manager
Happy New Year! I hope that you all found a way to enjoy a magical holiday season; even
if it meant seeing your loved ones via FaceTime or Zoom. We desperately missed seeing
you at all of our typical holiday events, but we all know that 2020 was not even close to a
‘typical’ year.
I am so pleased to announce that the Board of Government has extended the $50.00
Member Credit for January, February, and March! While our aim of giving this credit is to
show our gratitude and appreciation for you, our members, its benefits are twofold. Not only is it a
reminder of how much we appreciate your ongoing support, but in addition, our robust takeout
operations have allowed us to keep Acorn Staff employed during this difficult time. We hope that you will
continue to enjoy our takeout, holiday offerings, weekly dinner specials, and more!
The New Year is known as the time for resolutions. In addition to making resolutions, I also think that it is
a great time to reflect on the year that has passed, and in light of all of the sadness and difficulties, be sure
that we do not forget to count our blessings. On behalf of the Acorn staff, I can tell you one positive
takeaway from this year is knowing that we work in such a special place. You, our members, are so special
to us, and treat us all so well. We have greatly appreciated your constant willingness to pivot along with us
on this journey we called 2020.
Our wish for 2021 is that we see all of you as much as possible, and that you continue to feel that we are
doing our best to make your Club your home away from home.
Cheers! Jen
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Membership & Affinity Groups
Welcome New Members!
The Acorn Club welcomed one new member at the Committee on Admissions meeting on December 14, 2020
Cynthia “Cindy” Sansone | (Steven A. Sansone)
Do you have a friend or family member that is interested in membership? Consider inviting
her to a Zoom Program or Walking Club outing! Contact Stephanie for more details.
John Heinz Walk | Friday, January 8 | 10:30 a.m.
Come explore the John Heinz National Wildlife
Refuge at Tinicum Trail in Philadelphia. Work off
those COVID pounds and the post holiday blahs!
There are over 10 miles of trails that provide
opportunities to connect with nature and wildlife. We
will do the popular 3.8 mile Wetland Loop, but there
is also a one mile walk on the Big Boardwalk. If you
want a longer walk, come early and stay late! This walk
is meant for social time with friends and exercise.
There is no guided tour. Snack and water bottle
provided. Hostess: Walking Club & Wendy Russell
Ring in 2021 with Bridge and Mahjong Lessons! Did you know The Acorn Club owes its conception to
a walking club? Join us as we harken back to our
Bridge Lessons with Deb Crisfield and roots for walks to connect with old and new friends.
Mahjong Lessons with Michelle Partlow Stay tuned for a resource page on Acorn’s website for
Return in January! walks in the area you can do on your own.
January 2021
January Happenings
Start the New Year with Cocktails & Music Virtual Travel Table
Tuesday, January 5 via Zoom | 5:30 p.m. with Grete Greenacre
Thursday, January 21
12:00 p.m.
You provide the
“Welcome to my world of Vikings, Royalty, Midnight
cocktails, David Sun, and Northern lights!” Grete was born and
raised in the Arctic part of Norway and will take you
Kim will provide on a journey through history from the infamous
Vikings to the emergence of Modern Norway. She
the music! will introduce you to its Royal Family and will finish
with a glimpse of life in the Arctic including a visit
“Violinist David Kim was named concertmaster of to her Cabin. Hostess: Reggie Pakradooni
The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. He started
playing the violin at the age of three and later
Zoom Program with John Phibbs
received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from
Tuesday, January 26 | 11:30 a.m.
the Juilliard School. Highlights of Mr. Kim’s 2020–
Our friends Johnny and Gilly are
2021 season include appearing as soloist with The
preparing their next great garden and
Philadelphia Orchestra; teaching/performance
residencies and master classes across the United landscape topic for us via Zoom. We invite you to save
States.” Hostess: Alice Cullen the date and stay tuned for more details.
Zoom Program with Abbe Wright Zoom Program with Alasdair Nichol
and Brit Bennett, Author of Auctioneering in the COVID Era
The Vanishing Half Friday, January 22 | 7:00 p.m.
Auctioneering has been
Tuesday, January 12 | 4:00 p.m.
described as the second oldest
Born and raised in Southern
profession and has been with
California, Brit Bennett graduated
us since ancient times. In its
from Stanford University and later earned her current form, with which most
MFA in fiction from the University of Michigan. of us will be familiar, it dates
Her second novel The Vanishing Half was an from the Georgian period in England. However, like
instant #1 New York Times bestseller this summer so many other businesses, the current pandemic era
and tells the story about twin sisters, inseparable has dramatically forced the auction houses to
transform themselves in many new and exciting
as children, who ultimately choose to live in two
ways. Alasdair Nichol, Chairman of Freeman’s,
very different worlds, one black and one white.
America’s oldest auction house, and a regular
Interview Magazine calls it a “dazzling American appraiser on the top rated PBS television program
tale about race, family, and sisterhood.” Abbe Antiques Roadshow, will discuss how auctioneering
Wright is an engaging interviewer and the Senior has adapted to current circumstances and how it
Editor of Read It Forward, an online community may change even more in the future.
for book lovers. Hostess: Becca Diederich Hostess: Nancy Richards
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February Happenings
Zoom Program with Marisa Porges
What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold,
Courageous, and Resilient Women
Thursday, February 11 | 7:00 p.m.
Known for her work on leadership,
education, and national security,
Porges combines lessons she learned
throughout her career with practices
she is developing at The Baldwin
School, to help today's girls cultivate the skills they
need to become tomorrow's leading women. What
Girls Need prepares the next generation to hold their
own later in life with confidence in whatever fields they
enter and no matter what challenges they face. Given
the added pressure now placed on children because of
school closures and the unfolding public health crisis,
there is no better time to ensure parents know the
most effective strategies for nurturing their daughters’
courage and resilience. Hostess: Gene Pratter
From the Club Staff
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The Acorn Club | 1519 Locust Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 | (215) 735-2040
New Signature Item “Acorn at Home” Takeout
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Our “Acorn at Home” Betakeout service willaddress
continueis into the
Land’s End Embroidered Logo Vest sure your email up-to-
New Year! Pickup at the Club
date Monday
so you - Friday
do not andweekly
miss our limited
email
delivery to the Main Line with
and upcoming
Chestnut happenings
Hill or the
on Wednesdays.
occasional special announcements!
Enjoy your Acorn favorites in the comfort of your own home.
Ready to reheat and serve. Reheating instructions provided.
$50.00 Member Credit
With gratitude for your support throughout these difficult
times you will receive up to $50.00 in credit towards your food
purchases each month. Credit is valid for “Acorn at Home”
takeout or in-Club dining through March 31, 2021.
Fleece-lined COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Heather Gray
Embroidered Acorn Logo For the health and safety of our community, all members and
Zip Pockets guests are asked to do a self-screening at home prior to
coming to the Club. Please visit the “Our Club” tab then the
Available in women’s S, M, L sizes.
“COVID-19 Information” sub-tab on Acorn’s website for the
Price: $65.00 (shipping options available)
most up to date information relating to COVID-19.
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