Club of Chicago M & C's with Prospective Students (Chicago, IL)
2015-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Chicago, IL, United States
Why did you choose MHC? How has MHC impacted your life? What are your favorite campus memories? Come meet prospective students, answer their questions, and share details of your college experience, all while enjoying one of MHC’s most beloved traditions: milk and cookies. Chatting with alumnae helps prospective students get a feel for the College, especially if they haven’t visited the campus.
M&Cs with Prospective Students (Uptown): Saturday, October 24, 1:00-3:00pm
Hosted by Tamar Westphal ’12
The club will provide milk, cider, and other beverages. Please bring your favorite cookies to share! RSVP to Tamar in order to receive the addresses.

Club of Britain Museum Tour (London, England)
2015-10-24 14:00 (Europe/London) | The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom
Around the World in 90 Minutes at The British Museum
Date: Saturday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: £12 (paid directly to the British Museum)
Craving a crash course in world culture? The British Museum’s Around the World in 90 Minutes tour with fellow MHC alums is the perfect cure! Encounter the Rosetta Stone, the Lewis Chessmen and the Parthenon Frieze, as well as some lesser-known but equally fascinating objects, with expert guidance that goes to the heart of the Museum’s collection. This tour is designed for adults, but children are also welcome. Please note that the tour will visit a number of galleries on different floors of the Museum and involves a considerable amount of walking.
Attendees are responsible for making their own bookings on the October 24 14:00 tour here.
There is no RSVP date (until the tour fills up!). If you are planning on attending, please let us know by contacting Laura Askonas ’10 via email

Club of Portland Prospective Student Reception (TBD)
2015-10-25 | Unnamed Venue, OR, United States
Save the Date: This year’s prospective student reception will be taking place on October 25, 2015. Time and location to be announced, but it will occur with plenty of time if you are interested in participating in this event and the book club in the afternoon of the same day.

Club of Portland Book Club (Portland, OR)
2015-10-25 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Book discussion beginning at 2:00 p.m. of Peter Stark’s Astoria: Astor and Jefferson’s Last Pacific Empire: A Tale of Ambition of Survival on the Early American Frontier, at the home of Caroline Arnold. Details on location to follow.

Club of Southern California Book Club (Malibu, CA)
2015-10-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unnamed Venue, Malibu, CA, United States
October Meeting Information
Book: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. (potluck supper)
Location: Phyllis Ellickson’s home
Food and drink: All are asked to bring an item to share for a casual potluck meal. Attendance is generally eight to ten.
New members are always welcome! If you have an MHC friend, please pass this along and encourage them to join us.

Club of DC Uncommon Women: Women in Defense (Washington, DC)
2015-10-28 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
This month’s Uncommon Women features alums in defense! Join us for a discussion about being a woman in defense, how the modern world is changing the military and intelligence, and how current events are shaping our relationship with the world.

We’ll be interviewing Major Catherine Kimball-Earys, MD ’93, chief of Outpatient Pediatrics at Walter Reed Medical Center and recently featured in the New York Times, and Ellen Kane ’75, an intelligence analyst with 35 years of intelligence experience, and Bridget Serchak ’84, chief, public affairs, DoD Inspector General.
Register here

For questions contact Kat Calvin ’05
Additional Programs of Interest
With the economy getting stronger, jobs in the public sector are starting to open up. In this session, you’ll hear from a panel of public affairs specialists — including two Mount Holyoke alumnae — as they tell you about this interesting career choice. Learn how they made the transition from private-sector to public-sector PR and their advice to others seeking a similar position.
Moderator: Robert Deigh, RDC Public Relations LLC
Panel: David Barnes, Public Affairs Liaison, Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of Treasury
Kyle S. Richardson, Public Affairs, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
Bridget Serchak ’84, Chief, Public Affairs, Office of Inspector General, Department of Defense
Lisa Joy Zgorski ’87, Public Affairs Specialist, National Science Foundation

When:
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015
8:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Networking/Breakfast
8:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Program

Where:
Northern Virginia Community College Reston Center
1831 Wiehle Avenue
Reston, VA 20190
Directions

Cost:
Open to the public
$28 PRSA Members; $38 Nonmembers; $15 Students
$5 more at the door (space permitting)

Register

Club of Chicago Outing and Gloria Steinem Book Reading (Chicago, IL)
2015-10-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Gloria Steinem in conversation with Roxane Gay
Thursday, October 29, 7-10pm, The Peoples Church in Uptown

Many alums have expressed interest in this event, and for good reason! Gloria Steinem will be discussing her forthcoming memoir My Life on the Road with Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist. Tickets can be purchased through the Women and Children First website (link below). Tickets will likely go fast, so if you’re interested, don’t wait! After the event, we’ll have an impromptu outing somewhere near the event for anyone who’s interested.

Club of Iberia's First Event (Madrid)
2015-10-31 | Black Pepper & Co., San Vincente Ferrer 10, Madrid, Spain
Saturday, 31 October, Malasaña, Madrid (Metro Tribunal)
15:00–17:00: Degustación de té at Black Pepper & Co, C/ San Vicente Ferrer 10, 28004, Madrid.
Cost: 5€, which covers a tasting of six teas and a light lunch. The best value tea tasting in Madrid! Of course, if money is tight please let me know and we will certainly find an affordable solution.
Black Pepper & Co is an extremely well-stocked tea and spice shop, and will be providing a tasting of a variety of interesting teas (that are not available in DIA or Carrefour!). They will also be pairing the teas with a light lunch so we can taste some of their rarer spices.
Also, if you have any dietary requirements, please let me know.
17:00–19:15: Talks from MHC alums in Spain, at C/ San Vicente Ferrer 22, Ext, 1º, Dcha 1, 28004, Madrid.
Programme of Talks:
– The Joys and Challenges of Teaching Spanish in Spain, Raquel Malpelo ’02
– Let Me Tell You a Story: My Experience of Storytelling, Ana Fraile ’90
– Gibraltar, Spain and the New Politics of the Strait, Edwina Hayes ’84
20:00–21:00: Flamenco workshop at El Cotijo Taberna Flamenco (Metro: Portazo, Linea 1), Mercado Numancia, local 9, C/ Josefa Diaz, 4. 28038 – Madrid, (entrada por Pico de la Maliciosa, s/n)
Cost: 5€ for an hour-long workshop in the art of flamenco.
21:00–Late: Dinner and a flamenco show at El Cotijo Taberna Flamenco. We can see if we can use our new-found flamenco knowledge to better understand the show! The dinner will be a three-course meal with drinks and, after some gruelling taste-testing, I can confirm that the food is delicious.
Cost: 20€ for the dinner and flamenco show. The show will start around 22:15, meaning we will have plenty of time for chatting as well!

Club of Dallas/Fort Worth Book Club (Dallas, TX)
2015-11-01 14:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Club of Dallas/Fort Worth Book Group will discuss David Brooks’ The Road to Character
Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.
Our gatherings are informal and you do not need to have read the book to attend.

Club of Northern California M & C Care Package Event (San Francisco, CA)
2015-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gensler Architects, 2 Harrison Street Suite 400, San Francisco, CA, United States
As the days get shorter and the nights get cozier, we know it’s the time of year for our annual
M & Cs Care Package Event!
Join us Tuesday, November 3, from 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. to relive MoHo memories, meet new alumnae, and send a little NorCal magic to the new first-years on campus. We will be making care packages for the newly arrived Mount Holyoke students who represent northern California.
We will meet at Gensler Architects: 2 Harrison Street Suite 400, San Francisco, CA.
You can enter the building either through the ornate bronze door on Harrison street or through the courtyard from the Embarcadero. Should you have any problems finding the Gensler offices, please call Miranda Chiu.
Light drinks and snacks will be provided but we welcome anything you can bring to share (leftover Halloween candy?)
If you have any suggestions for inexpensive items we can include in the care packages, please reach out to the events chairs ASAP. Or if you have something you would like to contribute, please let us know.
RSVP here by Friday, October 30.

Club of Hartford Evening at Theater Works (Hartford, CT)
2015-11-03 19:30 (America/New_York) | Theater Works, 233 Pearl St, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Alumnae and their guests are invited to see Third, the last play by Wendy Wasserstein ’71. Kate Levy, winner of the 2014 CT Critics Circle Award for outstanding actress, will play Dr. Laurie Jameson, a feminist college professor who accuses a student, Woodson Bull, III (called “Third”) of plagiarism.
Our special group rate of $45 includes reserved seating for the 7:30 p.m. performance, a reception from 6:00 p.m.–7:15 p.m with finger food and an open bar, and parking in a lot directly behind the theater. You’re also invited to stay for “Talk Back Tuesday,” an insightful post-show discussion with members of the cast.
To reserve your seat(s), call the Theater Works box office at 860-527-7838, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5 p.m., and mention that you’re part of the Mount Holyoke group on November 3. Theater Works doesn’t issue paper tickets; you just give your name at the door. If you’re a recent graduate from the Classes of 2011-15, the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Club of Hartford will reimburse you $15 on the evening of the performance. The club is handling this discounted price, so please don’t ask the Theater Works box office for a discounted seat.

Club of Long Island Find Your MHC People Event (Garden City, NY)
2015-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Seasons 52 Restaurant at Roosevelt Field, 630 Old County Road L102, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Find Your People MHC event, small bites and drinks (pay your own way)
When: November 4, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Seasons 52 Restaurant at Roosevelt Field, Garden City, NY, 11530
Bring a memento-photo, souviner, or memory connected to MHC and share the related story.
RSVP by Tuesday, November 3 to Stephanie Green.

Club of New York Seven Sisters Trivia Night (NYC)
2015-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | LMHQ, 150 Broadway 20th Floor, New York City, NY, United States
Which school was founded in 1836? How many male presidents have the Seven Sisters had? Name the two Seven Sister graduates that have served as Secretary of State. Test your knowledge and win fun prizes with the Mount Holyoke Club of New York! Light appetizers and drinks will be served as part of the ticket price.
Location: LMHQ 150 Broadway, 20th Floor
Open to all alumnae of Mount Holyoke, Bryn Mawr, Vassar, Smith, Barnard, Wellesley and Radcliffe. You can play alone, or as a member of a team, with maximum team size being four. Wearing school paraphernalia will score your team one extra bonus point, but all members of your team must be wearing it.
Pr-registration is encouraged as we have limited space. Registration at the door is first come first serve.
Doors open at 6:00 with trivia starting at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 Members / $12 Non-Members
Click the links to buy your tickets online.
Cancellation policy: We are able to refund half your ticket price up to 48 hours before the event. After that, no refunds will be given.

Club of Greece Mountain Day Outing (Kifisia, Greece)
2015-11-05 19:30 (Europe/Athens) | Natural History Museum Cafe, Levidou 13, Kifisia, Athens, 14562, Greece
Alumnae in Greece are invited to a “late” Mountain Day outing
Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Natural History Museum Cafe in Kifisia (not the ammonites restaurant). The reservation is under the name, Ioli Christopoulou. We can have coffee, drinks or dinner, depending on our mood (flexible also for those of you that work late)!

Club of Kansas City Subgroup Founder's Day Lunch (Wichita, KS)
2015-11-07 12:00 (America/New_York) | Larkspur Restaurant, 904 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67202, United States
Mount Holyoke Alumnae in the South Central Kansas subgroup of the Mount Holyoke Club of Kansas City
Alumnae in the Wichita and environs (Hays, Arkansas City, Waverly, El Dorado, McPherson) are gathering for an informal lunch in honor of Founder’s Day on Saturday, November 7, at noon at Larkspur Restaurant located at 904 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202.
Each person is responsible for their own meal. Feel free to have a spouse/significant other come along.
Please respond whether or not you are coming to Betsy Ross by November 2 so we can reserve the correct space. Reservation will be in her name or Mount Holyoke group.
Visit here for Founder’s Day traditions.

Club of Northern California BBQ (San Rafael, CA)
2015-11-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 101 Surf Sports, 115 Third Street, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States
Marin Potluck BBQ and (optional) Kayaking/Paddle Boarding
The MHC Alumnae Potluck is coming to the North Bay in November!
Sunday, November 8
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
101 Surf Sports, 115 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
Join us for a fun afternoon in the Marin sun! We will have exclusive access to a gas grill, stereo system (bring your iPod if you have a good mix!), coolers with ice, and picnic area.
Ever wanted to try paddle boarding or take a kayak out for a spin? This is your chance, whether you are a professional or have no experience. For $40 you will have unlimited paddle time and an introductory lesson for any first time paddlers.
We hope you and your family will join us!
Please RSVP here by Wednesday, November 4.
What to bring:
– A small side dish to share & your own meat/non-meat to grill (the club will provide all paper goods)
– Drinks (the club will provide a few non-alcoholic beverages) (note: no paddling after consuming alcoholic beverages)
– $40 cash for every person that wants to kayak/paddle board
– Clothing for on the water: avoid natural fibers. Synthetics like polyester or lycra are best. Yoga, workout, and biking clothes for example. No wet suits needed. A towel and a change of clothes are recommended.
– Sunscreen

Club of Central and Northern AZ All Ivy Tennis Tournament (Phoenix, AZ)
2015-11-08 12:30 (America/New_York) | Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014, United States
The Phoenix Ivy Council invites you to the Fall 2015 All Ivy Tennis Tournament
Format: Rotating doubles, random assignment of three rounds, plus championship playoff round/social
Cost: $20 (by October 20) $30 (after October 20, if space available). Balls provided and water available.
Please RSVP by October 20.
Limited court availability. In order to be registered we need your USTA rating (for balancing matches). If you don’t know yours check here.
Please note: the tournament has moved from PVCC to Phoenix Country Club, 7th Street and Thomas, Phoenix Match Play begins promptly at 1:00 p.m.
Lemonade social following the tournament
Questions? Contact Mike O’Neil

Club of NY Film Screening of "Sembene!" with President Pasquerella (NYC)
2015-11-08 14:15 (America/New_York) | Lincoln Plaza Cinemas, 1886 Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets, New York , NY, United States
Join President Lynn Pasquerella ’80, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Sonya Stephens, and President of the Alumnae Association Marcia Brumit Kropf ’67 for Sembene!, a documentary by Mount Holyoke Professor of French Samba Gadjigo and his artistic partner, Jason Silverman. The film tells the remarkable story of Ousmane Sembene, the father of African cinema, and was selected for the Sundance, Cannes and Sydney film festivals.
Q&A with Professor Gadjigo will follow the screening.
Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
(1886 Broadway btwn 62nd and 63rd Streets)
Sunday, November 8
2:15 p.m.
Learn more about the film
Purchase tickets online
If you’re unable to join us on Sunday, the film will be running
Friday, November 6 through Thursday, November 12.

Club of the Peninsula Founder's Day Social (Palo Alto, CA)
2015-11-08 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mitchell Park, 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Founder’s Day Social with possible future students
November 8, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
We will be inviting interested students to join us in recognizing Founder’s Day. We are proposing hot cider to be enjoyed outdoors to recreate some of the New England crisp all air.
Join us at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto, 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA. Meet us in front of the Mitchell Park library.

Club of Ann Arbor Penny Stamps Lecture Series (Ann Arbor, MI)
2015-11-12 17:10 (America/New_York) | Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor , MI, 48104, United States
Maira Kalman speaks as part of the Penny Stamps Lecture Series. Kalman is an illustrator, writer, artist, and designer. She is most well known for her artwork featured in the New Yorker.

Club of the Capital Region Book Club Meeting (Albany, NY)
2015-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Midtown Tap and Team Room, 289 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, United States
Book Club Meeting at Midtown Tap and Tea Room to discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.
November 12, 2015 from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to Candace White

Club of Atlanta Beltline Tour (Atlanta, GA)
2015-11-14 09:45 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, 240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Join us on a Saturday morning for an Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum Walking Tour led by a Trees Atlanta Docent. The tour will provide an up-close view of the Eastside Trail and the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum. The tour steps off at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 11:30 a.m. at the new Ponce City Market. We will walk along an even-grade and paved trail for about one mile. We will follow up with informal gathering for brunch together at the Food Hall at Ponce City Market. The tour starts in Inman Park in downtown Atlanta.
The tour is free, but reservations are required. We will register as a group, and it is OK to bring a companion.
Arrival time: 9:45 a.m.
Start Location: 240 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta 30307 behind Parish Restaurant
Please RSVP by November 4, and you will be provided more details.
RSVP and Questions
Terri Kruzan

Contact us if you need to carpool or have transportation challenges.

Club of Southwest Florida Lunch and Lecture (Sarasota, FL)
2015-11-14 11:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Have you ever encountered any conflict in your life? If so, you’ll want to join us on November 14 to hear MHC Professor Karen Remmler’s talk entitled “Women’s Role in Transforming Conflict Worldwide.” Remmler is professor of German students, critical social thought, and gender studies at Mount Holyoke. From 2011 to 2014 she served as director of the Five College Women’s Studies Research Center, an international center for collaborative work in feminist scholarship, teaching, and activism.
This is a joint program between Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and Simmons College.
RSVP to Georgia Walters and for more information please contact Suzanne Janney, program chair.

Subgroup of Club of Kansas City Founder's Day Lunch (Columbia, MO)
2015-11-14 12:00 (America/New_York) | 44 Stone Public House, 3910 Peachtree Drive, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Alumnae in the Central Missouri subgroup of the Mount Holyoke Club of Kansas City
Alumnae in the Columbia and environs (Versailles, Boonville, Hermann, Glasgow, and Jefferson City) are gathering for an informal lunch in honor of Founders Day on Saturday, November 14 at noon at 44 Stone Public House located in the south part of Columbia with easy access to I-70 and highway 63. We hope you can attend and connect (or re-connect) with some other “uncommon women.” Each person is responsible for her own meal. Feel free to come with your spouse/significant other.
Please respond whether or not you are coming to Linda Keown by November 9 so we can reserve the correct space at the restaurant. Reservation will be in her name or Mount Holyoke Group.
Founder’s Day Traditions

Club of Cape Cod meeting with performance by the V8s (Brewster, MA)
2015-11-14 13:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Brewster Ladies’ Library, 1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631, United States
Saturday, November 14 from 1:00–3:30

Club meeting with a featured guest Victory Eights of Mount Holyoke College.
The V8s were founded in 1942 by eight of Mount Holyoke’s most talented singers. Now, as a group of thirteen diverse and passionate singers, the V8s have expanded their repertoire to encompass everything from jazz and R&B to rock and pop.
Join us for a club meeting with light snacks and beverages, with a performance by the Victory Eights. Social with desserts.
Event donation of $0, $10, $20, $30, $40, $50 at the door—your choice.
MHC current students, prospective students and alumnae guests are always welcome. RSVP to Melissa Russell ’01, president of the Cape Cod Club.

Mount Holyoke Club of Portland Book Club (Portland, OR)
2015-11-15 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Susan Day ’64 has graciously offered to host the Mount Holyoke Club of Portland’s November Book Club meeting where we will be discussing Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah. Please note that this month we have the option of meeting at 1:30 p.m. (to visit) and 2:00 p.m. to begin discussing the book.
Please RSVP definitively by Friday, November 13, 2015.
Visit the event webpage for details

Club of Chicago Loop Lunches (Chicago, IL)
2015-11-17 11:50 (America/New_York) | VA
Come eat lunch with other MHC alums! We’ll meet in the Chase Auditorium (10 S. Dearborn) at 11:50 a.m.
RSVP to AmyJo (Schuppert) Conroy ’98

Club of Pioneer Valley All-Ages Pub Night (Greenfield, MA)
2015-11-17 18:30 (America/New_York) | The People’s Pint, 24 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA, United States
Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a casual, all-ages gathering at The People’s Pint in Greenfield, where one of our very own Pioneer Valley alums serves as an assistant brewer.
RSVP via email or on our Facebook event page. Questions? Contact Dani Ryan.

Club of Genesee Valley November Dinner (Rochester, NY)
2015-11-19 18:30 (America/New_York) | D’Mangu Restaurant, 1475 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
With the graying days of late fall, maybe a tropical dining experience hits the spot. So, the D’Mangu Dominican family-run restaurant, recently reviewed favorably in the D&C seems a good choice. It is located at 1475 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623, north of Jefferson road at Jarley Road (585-424-2200).
The menu offers appetizers from fried cassava at $5 to fried plantain for $8.50 to Dominican finger food for $10. There are a variety of fried rice dishes varying in price from $12-$25. The house specialty however is mofongo—a dish based on mashed plantain and spices which again varies in price, depending on what it is served with. A full bar is also available, as are vegetarian or vegan dishes upon request.
If you can come please RSVP to the club or to Lindsey Reber by Wednesday evening, November 18. Guests are welcome but please indicate if you plan to bring one (or more). Dinners are usually scheduled for 6:30 p.m. but final details will be confirmed after the reservations are made.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Club of Rhode Island Tapas Event (Barrington, RI)
2015-11-22 15:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Barrington, RI, United States
Please join us for an afternoon of wine, tapas, and good company!
3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the home of Sarah Denby Bolling-House ’76
You are welcome to share your favorite wine or tapas! Suggested contribution of $10.
For directions and to RSVP, contact Rose Hernandez.
