Club of Richmond Seven Sisters Holiday Party (Richmond, VA)
2016-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Private Residence, Richmond, VA, 23238, United States
The Harvard Club of Virginia cordially invites you and your guest to the annual All-Ivy/Seven Sisters Holiday Party.
Come mingle with your fellow alums at the warm and spacious home of Jay and Ginger Levit. Complimentary white wine, sparkling water, iced tea, and plentiful hors d’oeuvres will be available. Space is limited.
For event details and to RSVP, please visit EventBrite.
For questions, please email Kim Chaffee.

Club of the Pioneer Valley Career Networking (South Hadley, MA)
2016-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Five Colleges Women’s Resource Center, 83 College Street, South Hadley, MA, United States
Val Nelson presents, Networking Secrets from an Ex-Wallflower at the Five College Women’s Studies Research Center.
Learn more from a former wallflower how to make networking easy, fun, and more effective at the same time. This is an interactive workshop, but there’s nothing scary and nothing forced on you. You’ll get to practice the simple concepts and realize that networking can be fun and easy.
All alumnae are invited.
Dues-paid Pioneer Valley club members: $5
Other alumnae and guests: $10 at the door
Register here
For more information, email the Mount Holyoke Club of the Pioneer Valley.

Club of Central and Northern Arizona Book Group Meeting (Phoenix, AZ)
2016-12-13 19:00 | Private Residence, Phoenix, AZ, United States
The next meeting of the Mount Holyoke Club of Central & Northern Arizona book group will be at Barbara Burkholder’s home in east-central Phoenix. Our group selected The Alchemist by Paulo Coelo for discussion at the next meeting.
During the evening we have a chance to catch up with each other’s activities and interests and often have a lively discussion about other matters, often stemming from the book we may have just read or current events. We also encourage members of our book group to attend even if they have not finished reading the book.
If you would like additional information, please contact Liz Roe, our club’s book group coordinator. Also, please contact Liz Roe if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at book group for our last meeting of 2016.

Club of Southern Arizona Holiday Tea (Tucson, AZ)
2016-12-17 14:00 - 16:00
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Southern Arizona for our Annual Holiday Tea, at the Finisterra Clubhouse.
Please RSVP to Norma Davenport or Gay Miller.
We look forward to seeing you!

Club of Portland A to Z Happy Hour (Portland, OR)
2016-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoiglhaus Brewing Company, 5716 SE 92d Avenue, Portland, OR, United States
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Portland at Zoiglhaus Brewing Company for a culminating “Z” happy hour!
This will be our last happy hour of 2016, so come and chat with old friends, make new ones, and spend some holiday time with fellow alumnae! Looking forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP by Friday, December 16, so we can have an accurate headcount.

Informal Club of Richmond Sisters Pool Championship (Richmond, VA)
2016-12-21 18:30 | Greenleaf’s Pool Room, 100 North 6th Street, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Alumnae of the Mount Holyoke Informal Club of Richmond have been invited by the Penn Club to join the All Ivy/Seven Sisters Pool Championship. Light hors d’oeuvres and birthday cake, in honor of Ben Franklin’s birthday, will be provided by the Penn Club.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a Ben Franklin trivia quiz and to practice your combo shots. Tournament begins at 7:30.
RSVP via Facebook.

Club of Richmond Seven Sisters Holiday Happy Hour (Norfolk, VA)
2016-12-22 17:00 | Mermaid Winery, 330 W 22nd St. #106, Norfolk, VA, 23517, United States
The Harvard Club of Virginia invites the Mount Holyoke Club of Richmond and their guests to join a holiday happy hour at Mermaid Winery.
Take a break from shopping and any holiday stress to meet fellow alumnae from all the Ivy League and the Seven Sister Schools in the Tidewater area. There is no charge for admission.

Club of Central Ohio Annual Holiday Luncheon (Columbus, OH)
2016-12-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Central Ohio for our Annual Winter Holiday Luncheon. The luncheon is open to all Mount Holyoke alums.
The cost for alumnae is $20, payable the day of the event. Current Mount Holyoke College students/prospective students, and their mothers, are highly encouraged to attend and will be the club’s guests.
We would love to see you on the 28th!
Please RSVP to Elizabeth Mangas.

Club of Houston Campus Update Cocktails (Houston, TX)
2017-01-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Private Residence, Houston, TX, United States
Margarita Arentsen ’92 hosts a happy hour panel of current trustees and Alumnae Association committee members to update us on campus initiatives and programs, and tips on how to get more involved with Mount Holyoke!

Club of Washington, DC, J-Term Class with Zanethia Eubanks ’94 (Washington, DC)
2017-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Palisades Neighborhood Library, 4901 V Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
Join in a discussion with Zanethia Eubanks ’94, lieutenant commander of the US Public Health Service as she presents Anti-Human Trafficking: A Public Health Concern.
Register here

Club of Central and Northern Arizona Book Group Meeting (Phoenix, AZ)
2017-01-07 19:00 | Private Residence, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Join the Mount Holyoke Club of Central and Northern Arizona for the February book group meeting at Barbara Burkholder’s home in east-central Phoenix. The group has selected Last Days of Night by Graham Moore.
If you would like additional information, please contact Liz Roe, book group coordinator.

Club of Houston New Orleans Food Traditions (Houston, Texas)
2017-01-08 18:00 | Houston, Texas
Club President Danetta Beaushaw ’88 will host a Creole Twelfth Night Dinner and lead a discussion of classic New Orleans food and cocktails. Attendees will receive recipe cards. Allergy alert: Shellfish, flour and alcohol, spicy food. Proceeds benefit the Club scholarship fund. Limit: 9.

Club of Colorado College for a Day (Denver, Colorado)
2017-01-09 09:00 - 13:30 | Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, CO, 80220, United States
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Colorado for the 43rd Annual College for a Day. This year the speakers will be from Vassar, Mount Holyoke, and Skidmore.
Please visit College for a Day online for more detailed information on each professor and lecture or contact Joan Deming ’76.

Club of Colorado Potluck Supper (Denver, CO)
2017-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Private Residence, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
You and your spouse/guest are invited to join Dr. Leah Glasser, MHC professor of English, at a casual potluck supper at the home of Janet Hayes.
Please bring a dish for approx. 8 people and a bottle of wine or soft drink. If you last name ends in:
A-J: a main dish
K-S: a side dish or salad
T-Z: a dessert
Please RSVP to Janet Hayes.

Club of the Pioneer Valley Private Gathering with MHC Acting President Sonya Stephens (South Hadley, MA)
2017-01-11 17:30 - 19:30 | President’s House, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Mount Holyoke Acting President Sonya Stephens welcomes the Mount Holyoke Club of the Pioneer Valley for a cozy, private gathering at the home of the president.
Please RSVP here
The President’s House is off College Street behind Pearsons Hall, which is next to the Village Shops. Park in the public lot across from the Mary Lyon Gates, (next to the South Hadley library building), and walk down the lane next to Pearsons.
For more information, contact Linda Matys O’Connell, president of the Club of the Pioneer Valley.

Club of Houston LYNK Lunch & Learn Webcast (Houston, TX)
2017-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Houston, Texas
Join our webcast/videoconference from the comfort of your home or office to learn how to hire an intern through MHC’s new paid internship program! Instructions for log-on will be sent by email to those interested.

Club of Houston Art Class (Houston, TX)
2017-01-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Houston, Texas
As artist in residence last year for the feminist Art Space at the Univ. of Houston, Seema Nanda ’12 has translated complex issues of gender and feminism into art. Explore your own sense of self and place through a restorative art project for all skill levels. Limit: 8.

Club of Washington, DC, Voice Workshop (Washington, DC)
2017-01-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Private Residence, Washington, DC, United States
Join Leslie Luxemburg ’68 to learn techniques for maintaining your singing voice as you age, featuring warm up exercises and group and solo singing. Hosted at Leslie’s home, it’s a short walk from the Tenleytown Metro stop on the Red Line.
Register here

Club of Washington, DC, Knitting for Pros and Beginners (Fairfax, VA)
2017-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Private Residence, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Join Esther Nasjleti ’92 to learn the basic skills you need to knit a scarf; refresh your knitting skills; or get advice on a pattern. Bring knitting supplies if you have them. Please note your knitting skill level when registering.
Register here

Club of Chicago Mary Lyon Concert (Chicago, IL)
2017-01-21 16:00 | Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, United States
Join the Mount Holyoke Club of Chicago for the second Mary Lyon Concert: Of Courage and Freedom. Director of Orchestral Studies and Assistant Professor of Music Ng Tian Hui has pioneered a new concert series and taken the Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra on tour beyond the Northeast.
Last year’s inaugural Mary Lyon Concert took place in DC. This January, they’re heading to Chicago. The club invites you to for an afternoon of music that celebrates and discusses diversity, unity, and freedom. The program features music exclusively by women composers, including two world premieres—one by Karen LeFrak ’69.
Purchase tickets here. Individual ticket prices range from $5 to $50.

Club of Portland Book Club (Portland, OR)
2017-01-22 13:30 - 16:00
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Portland for a book discussion beginning at 2:00 p.m. of Bryan Stevenson’s, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption at the home of Caroline Arnold ’65. Directions to follow on Evite.

Club of Washington, DC, J-Term Class: First-Time Home Buyer's Seminar (Washington, DC)
2017-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | McEnearney Associates, 1803 14th Street NW, Washington, DC
Are you thinking of buying a home? This seminar is designed for potential first-time home buyers, or for those who haven’t bought a home recently.
It will provide you with a better understanding of the current market in DC, Maryland, and Virginia whether you are interested in purchasing a condo, Co-op, townhouse or a single family home. We will discuss the current issues you need to know including, reviewing mortgage types available to you, the impact of contingencies in your offer, and the growth trend in distinct DC neighborhoods.
Bring your questions, concerns, and your dreams for a great afternoon!
Register here

Club of Houston Wine and Twine (Houston, TX)
2017-01-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Private Residence , Houston, Texas
Lisa Dell’Angelo ’82 hosts a casual get-together for beginner and veteran needlepointers, knitters and other project-doers. Get started on your new project for 2017!

Club of Houston Cistern Tour (Houston, TX)
2017-01-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Houston, Texas
Laura Kamrath ’04 has organized this tour of one of Houston’s most surprising features in Buffalo Bayou Park. Test the 17-second echo! Limit: 15.

Club of Houston Birds and Brunch (Houston, TX)
2017-01-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Houston, Texas
Barbara Massey ’53 offers an informative discussion of the delights of birdwatching in Texas during a cozy brunch hosted by Club VP Raluca Dalea ’01. Voluntary donations at the door will benefit the Club scholarship fund.

Club of Washington, DC, J-Term Class: Mastering the Confidence Code (Bethesda, MD)
2017-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Private Residence, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
We all know confidence when we see it. Women in today’s workplace at all levels are striving to increase their level of confidence—whether as interns in a new organizations or senior partners at a law firm.
Based upon research in the field, Wendy Swire ’85 will outline the top strategies to understand what causes the confidence gap for women. She will draw upon the work of journalists Shipman and Kay as well as new information from the field of neuroscience. The new art and science of understanding confidence will help Mount Holyoke alums and interns in all fields and roles.
Register here

Club of Washington, DC, J-Term Class: Entertaining on a Small Scale (Washington, DC)
2017-01-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Private Residence, Washington, DC, United States
Throwing a party can be fun, but what about a smaller party? How do you ensure your guests are comfortable and engaged? Join our class to learn!
Maria Sherry Murphy ’82 and Radley Emes ’00 will teach you how to host great parties with tips from the pros, including essential party menu items and practice in creating a signature cocktail for your event.
Register here

Club of Washington, DC, Family History Research 101 Class (Washington, DC)
2017-01-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Private Residence, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
Join Marion Fitch Connell ’62 as she guides participants in relating family history to coinciding world events of the time. The class will focus on the basics of ancestry mapping, but may also be of interest to those with some experience. Please bring fully charged laptop or tablet.
Participants should visit Ancestry a few days before class to sign up for a free 14-day trial membership and enter personal data, plus that of parents and grandparents. Leaving blanks is okay.
RSVP here

Club of Boston Dirty Dancing Screening (Boston, MA)
2017-01-29 13:30 - 16:30 | Regal Cinemas Fenway, 201 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Join the Mount Holyoke Club of Boston in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Dirty Dancing as it returns to the big screen!
Purchase your tickets online as soon as you can as this is a public event and tickets are selling very quickly!
Once at the cinema website, select January 29 and then the 2:00 p.m. showing to purchase your tickets. Tickets are $12.50 plus a $2.00 convenience fee.
Meet fellow alumnae near the concession stand (we’ll be recognizable) between 1:30 and 2:00 and, if there’s interest, we can go out together after the show! We are currently planning to walk over to the Yardehouse afterwards.

Club of Southern California Book Club Meeting (Los Angeles, CA)
2017-01-29 17:00 | Private Residence, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Southern California for the first read of 2017 for the 10th anniversary of the SoCal Book Club!
Book: Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner
Food and drink: All are asked to bring an item to share for a casual potluck meal. Attendance is generally 8-10.
Please RSVP to Jennifer Wirth Symington ’87.
