Lunar New Year Banquet,  February 12, 2024

Happy Chinese New Year! 2024 ushers in the Year of the Dragon, for those born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, and 2000. “Dragons” are believed to be ambitious, energetic, and charismatic, often inspiring others with their passion and enthusiasm. They are considered to be natural leaders, confident and unafraid to take risks, making them magnetic personalities in social and professional circles. . To honor the Rabbits among us (and everyone else) we will be resuming our annual banquet with a return visit to Han Dynasty, located in the Sawmill Village Plaza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Han Dynasty enjoys a fantastic reputation for food, with the flagship location in center city Philadelphia garnering a coveted 3 Bells from Craig LaBan of the Philadelphia Inquirer. For those fearful of spicy food, there will be dishes in a range of heat, from none to spicy. We will be pairing the food with some excellent, easy drinking, great value German wines. Food will be served family style, as is typical at a Chinese banquet. The chef has asked that I let the restaurant know of any food allergies, so please include that information in your RSVP.. Bring a hearty appetite, and plan to join us for a great evening. 2024 dues are also due. Dues are $35.00 for individual or couple memberships. Checks payable to the German Wine Society can be mailed to 24 Shadow Stone Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Your dues must be current for you to attend events at the member rate.

DATE: Saturday, February 10, 2024
TIME: 5:00 p.m. PROMPTLY
PLACE: Han Dynasty
Sawmill Village Plaza, 404 Route 70
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0088
COST: Couple Members and Single Members with one guest, $50.00 per person; Non-members and additional guests, $57.50 per person, ALL INCLUSIVE (food, wine, tax and gratuity).
RESERVATIONS: Via reply to this e-mail or call 856-228-7330 and leave a message no later than noon on Monday, February 4th. Payment at the door via cash or check payable to the German Wine Society is fine, but you MUST reserve in advance – no walk-ins allowed as the restaurant has allocated our space. Any reservation requests received after the cut off date will be accommodated at the discretion of the restaurant management.

DIRECTIONS:

From Philadelphia and points West, take the Ben Franklin Bridge, and exit from one of the two left lanes. Follow signs to Routes 30 – 130; stay in one of the two left lanes. Two miles East of the Bridge, the highway divides at the top of a ramp. Bear left, towards Routes 38 & 70. At the bottom of the ramp, move over one (or two) lanes to your right, to stay on Route 70 East. follow for approximately 6 miles. The restaurant is on the left.

From Points North: Take I-295 South to exit 34B, that will put you on Route 70 West, follow for approximately a mile, the restaurant is on the right, in the Sawmill Village Plaza.

From Points South: Take the Atlantic City Expressway to the North/South Freeway to I-295 North to exit 34B. This will put you on Route 70 West. Follow for approximately 1 mile, the restaurant is on the right, in the Sawmill Village Plaza.

I look forward to welcoming the Year of the Dragon with you!

Beth Sheligo
Chapter Chairperson

All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. We suggest those attending either utilize designated drivers or other modes of transit where available, or mostly taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.

The German Wine Society, Delaware Valley Chapter, Welcomes the Lunar Year of the Dragon on February 10, 2024 at Han Dynasty, Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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