Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Ballenisles Country Club, 100 Ballenisles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Cost $110.00 per person is inclusive of approximately 1.5 glasses of wine and light bites. A full meal will not be served.
Attire: Country Club Casual. Slacks are required, no shorts please. A collared shirt, sweater, dress shirt, or camp shirts for men. Similar style for ladies, along with leggings, dresses, skirts or pants. Denim is permitted. No Headwear. No flip-flops. Red is always welcome!
Parking: Valet parking is free. Tipping is not permitted for the valet parking.

We are also thrilled to announce that Nolan Hotel School alumna and local entrepreneur, Johnny VanCora (’18) of Bread by Johnny will be joining us and is graciously contributing his artisanal freshly baked bread to our event.

Waitlist: Space is limited and registration will close on January 16 or once capacity is reached. To be added to the waitlist please email Abbe Groffman with your name, guest name (if applicable), and phone number.

Your registration includes:

• A special Champagne taste exclusively disgorged for Hotel Ezra Cornell’s 100th Anniversary in the Nolan Hotel School
• Tastes of 5 different wines
• A small bite paired with each wine
• Sampling of Bread by Johnny freshly baked bread
• World class education, camaraderie, Cornell spirit, a giveaway and priceless memories

An online Auction is also available to benefit the Cornell Club of Eastern Florida’s scholarship fund. The auction goes live on December 22 and closes at 8pm on January 26. You do not have to be in attendance to win an item.

Visit The Auction!

For event questions, contact Abbe Groffman