Club of South Arizona Holiday Tea (Tucson, AZ)
2015-12-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Annual Holiday Tea
Finisterra Clubhouse
6666 North Finisterra, Tucson, AZ 85750
RSVP
Norma Davenport
Gay Miller
Directions
From Sunrise and Craycroft, go north one mile to Finisterra Drive, turn left at the sign. Proceed to the Gatehouse.
Clubhouse Drive is the first right past the traffic circle.

Informal Group of Richmond Seven Sisters Holiday Party (Richmond, VA)
2015-12-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Richmond, VA, 23238, United States
The Harvard Club of Virginia cordially invites you and your guest to an All-Ivy/Seven Sisters Holiday Party.
Those of you who attended our Harvard Club Holiday Party at the Levit’s beautiful home in 2011 will recall their art collection is one of the largest and finest in the whole state of Virginia. Ginger Levit is an avid art collector, whose home is also an art gallery. For more about Ginger and her art collection, please visit her website.
Complimentary white wine, seltzer, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Since this party is in a private home, space is limited.
RSVPs in advance are required.
Cost is $20.00 for individuals and $30.00 per couple through our Eventbrite website
The last day for registration is Thursday, December 10 at 11:30 p.m. For questions, please email Kim Chaffee.

Club of NYC Alvin Ailey Performance (NYC)
2015-12-13 15:00 (America/New_York) | New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), New York, NY, United States
Get in the holiday spirit by treating yourself to an afternoon of dazzling dance and great company. We’ll enjoy the popular All Ailey program featuring four iconic works choreographed by Alvin Ailey, including the tour-de-force solo Cry – dedicated “to all Black women everywhere, especially our mothers” – and the joyous masterpiece, Revelations.
Following the performance we’ll go backstage to meet a dancer and see the inner-workings of the production.
Cost: $75 for Members | $85 for Non-Members
Click the links to buy your tickets online
Full performance information

Club of Northern California Holiday Happy Hour (San Francisco, CA)
2015-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | John Colins, 138 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
Cash bar. We will be in the room to your right as you enter. Family and friends welcome.
More details can be found on our club’s Facebook page.
Please RSVP by December 11.

Club of Rhode Island Alumnae and Student Event (Providence, RI)
2015-12-19 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Dowling Theatre, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
The Mount Holyoke Club of Rhode Island, together with, Trinity Repertory Theatre cordially invite you to view The Heidi Chronicles, by Wendy Wasserstein ’71, directed by Vivienne Benesch.
The Dowling Theatre
201 Washington Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Many thanks to Trinity Repertory Company for offering specially priced tickets at $57 and $46. Students are $25.
Refreshments served beginning at 1:00 in the lobby.
Immediately following the show, please enjoy a talk by guest speaker Mount Holyoke Professor Erika Rundle, Theatre Arts and Gender Studies
Call 401-351-4242 to purchase tickets. Be sure to mention Mount Holyoke Club of Rhode Island for ticket discount. This event is expected to sell out quickly.

Club of Chicago Young Alumnae Brunch (Chicago, IL)
2015-12-20 11:00 (America/Chicago) | HUB 51, 51 W Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Join young alumnae for our annual holiday brunch! Reconnect with old friends and meet Mohos who are new to Chicagoland. HUB 51 offers a festive atmosphere and delicious menu, including veggie, vegan, gluten and dairy-free options. Please RSVP to Tamar Westphal ’12.
Note: “young alum” is generally defined as “graduated within 10 years,” but we won’t card you. The more the merrier!
More important note: HUB 51 understands the struggle of dragging yourself out of bed the morning after a Chapin party and heading to Abbey-Buck to revive yourself with crêpes and coffee. Their policy: “Receive 10 percent off if you’re in your pajamas. 20 percent if your ‘pajamas’ are last night’s outfit.” Last year, alumnae showed up in PJ’s, robes, and some elegant evening attire. Everyone had a great time, so let’s do it again!

Club of Central Ohio Holiday Luncheon (Columbus, OH)
2015-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Scioto Country Club, 2196 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH, 43221, United States
Calling all area alums! Please join the Mount Holyoke Club of Central Ohio for our Annual Winter Holiday luncheon.
The luncheon is open to all Mount Holyoke College alums. The cost of the luncheon for alumnae is $25, 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 December 29!
Please RSVP to Elizabeth Mangas

Club of Kentuckiana Alumnae and Current Student Luncheon (Louisville, KY)
2016-01-05 11:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Pendennis Club, 218 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY, United States
Please join Kentucky area women’s college alumnae and current students for a luncheon. Connect and enjoy the company of women from Barnard, Sweet Briar, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Radcliffe, Smith, Vassar, and Wellesley.
RSVP via email to Trish Fleege Wellesley ’92 and bring payment day of luncheon.
In addition, if you are interested, let’s donate items to the Family Scholar House to encourage and support other women pursuing their educations.
Family Scholar House’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency.
Items to bring to the luncheon for donation:
• School Supplies for scholars of all ages
• Paper Products – toilet paper, paper towels, and boxed tissues.
• Children’s Hygiene Supplies – Diapers (particularly sizes 3,4,& 5), pull-ups, wipes, and hand sanitizer
• Laundry Supplies – Laundry detergent and dryer sheets

Lyon's Pride Career Networking Event (New York City)
2016-01-05 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th Street, New York City, NY, United States
CUGALA (Cornell), FFR/Princeton BTGALA, Ithaca College LGBT and Allied Alumni, Yale GALA, and Mount Holyoke Lyon’s Pride Present

Career Networking Event for All-Ivy+ LGBTQA Students & Alumni, New York, NY
WHEN: Tuesday, January 5, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC
COST: $5.00 for alumni/guests. Free for current students and grad students.

REGISTRATION: We appreciate your advance registration, though walk-ins are welcome:

ATTIRE: Business casual (or attire appropriate for your industry of interest, to make a good first impression)

Whether you are contemplating graduate or professional school, thinking about changing jobs, interested in mentoring or just meeting new LGBT contacts, this event can be helpful to you. The format will begin with career field sector introduction groups, an “open mic” for self-introductions, then open mingling, light refreshments, casual conversations and networking. We especially invite all of our Ivy League, Seven Sisters, NYU, Ithaca College, Stanford, Duke, U Chicago, Georgetown, Northwestern, Amherst, USC & Emory friends. Our friends and loved ones from other schools are welcome as well (they register under “professionals!” Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are welcome.
Questions? Please contact Nancy Law
Thank you to our co-sponsors: CUGALA, FFR/Princeton BTGALA, Ithaca College Alumni Relations, Yale GALA, and Mount Holyoke Lyon’s Pride, Cornell Diversity Alumni Programs, Cornell LGBT Resource Center, Ithaca College LGBT Center, and the Princeton LGBT Center.

Club of DC Twelfth Night Holiday Party (Washington, DC)
2016-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Join the Mount Holyoke Club of DC to end the holiday season and kick off our second annual January term!
We’ll have food and beverages on hand to celebrate. We also welcome attendees to bring non-perishable food items, which we will collect and donate to one of the DC area food banks for families in need this winter. All are welcome!
For locations and to contact the club for questions, please visit the event website.

Club of DC Stargazing Workshop (College Park, Maryland)
2016-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | UMD Observatory, 3202 Metzerott Road, College Park, MD, 20740, United States
This workshop, taught by Maggie McAdam ’10, is about experiencing the wonders of the universe from anywhere you can see the night sky. Join us to learn the basics of stargazing and check out some of the beautiful and fascinating celestial objects that are visible.
What to bring: your astronomy questions, binoculars (optional), and your excitement and awe for the universe around you. Children and future astronomers welcome!
Please note that attendance is limited to 40. Register by visiting the event website.

Club of Portland The Belle of Amherst (Portland, OR)
2016-01-10 | Defunkt Theatre, 4319 Southeast Hawthrone Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97215, United States
Save the Date – The Belle of Amherst January 10th
A local actor, Jane Fellows, will be performing The Belle of Amherst in January at the Backdoor Theater. We are hoping that folks will be interested in attending the Sunday matinee at 2:00 on January 10. Jane Fellows has agreed to chat with all who want to stay after the show.
The theater is on SE 43rd and SE Hawthorne.
Tickets will be $20, and may be reserved by phone. As soon as we have the number (a private Google number), we will pass it on.

Club of DC Family History 101 (Washington, DC)
2016-01-10 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Private Residence, DC, United States
This class strives to help participants relate to family history and coinciding world events. Participants should visit Ancestory.com a few days before class to sign up for a free 14-day trial membership. The class will focus on the basics, but may also be of interest to those with some experience.
Please note that attendance is limited to six. Each participant should bring their own laptop or tablet. Please see event website for details.

Club of DC Storytelling Workshop (Washington, DC)
2016-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | TBD, United States
Storytelling is a core part of our lives—whether at work or among friends, we craft tales about adventures, our ideas, and our daily lives. Join Meg Massey ’08 for a storytelling workshop. Meg has done a number of live storytelling events with Story District and Story League, and she’s excited to help you make your own stories really come alive for your audience. Please come prepared with a specific story to workshop with the class.
Note: This class is limited to ten participants.
For more details please visit the event website.

Club of Washington DC Mount Holyoke Orchestra Performance (Washington, DC)
2016-01-16 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
For the first time the Mount Holyoke Club of Washington DC welcomes the Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra, the College’s principal undergraduate classical music instrumental ensemble.
General admission tickets are now $25; Children and students can attend for just $5.
The Orchestra will perform on Saturday evening, January 16, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany located at 1317 G Street NW. Under the direction of conductor Tian Hui Ng, the program will feature an exciting and somewhat unusual program with music by women composers. The Church is close to the Metro Center metro stop and there is a garage right next door on G Street. Proceeds from sponsorships and tickets to the event will help to cover the costs of a reception and housing for the orchestra traveling group. All other profits will be gifted to the College, to help cover the rest of the costs of the event for this pilot performance.
The Music

Roxanna Panufnik – Abraham; Violin concerto, featuring violin faculty, Linda Laderach. The music examines the intersection of the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, and emphasizes the need for tolerance by depicting the sacrifice of Isaac through the traditional music of all three faiths.
Tawnie Olsen – new commission, with a grant from the Women’s Philharmonic.
Mary D.Watkins – Dark River, the Fannie Lou Hamer Story, an opera follows the life of Civil Rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who is best remembered for her words “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired”. Highlights from the full opera will comprise of the second half of the concert.

Please join us for this first-time event!
Buy tickets or register as a sponsor here.
Questions? Contact club programs chair Louise Anderson ’79.

Club of DC Entertaining Workshop (Washington, DC)
2016-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Private Residence, Washington DC, United States
What better time to hone your skills as a hostess than in January when the holiday season has ended. Plan ahead for the great parties you’ll host in 2016 with tips from the pros, including what is essential to party menus and how to plan a signature cocktail for your event.
For more details visit the event website.

Club of Chicago Articles Club meeting (Chicago, IL)
2016-01-19 | VA
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Article: Healthcare Policy (article to come)
For directions and to RSVP contact AmyJo (Schuppert) Conroy ’98

Open Forum with President Pasquerella (Washington, DC)
2016-01-19 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VA
Please join President Lynn Pasquerella ’80 in an open forum to help identify priorities for the College’s next strategic plan. As the College embarks on a new planning process to develop the Strategic Plan of 2016–2020, this forum is intended to help inform the Strategic Planning Committee’s identification of strategic priorities.
This event his hosted by the Mount Holyoke Club of Washington, DC, the Alumnae Association, and the Office of the President.
Refreshments, wine, and soft drinks will be served
Dress: Business Casual
Please register by Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Mount Holyoke Club of Genesee Valley Dinner (Rochester, NY)
2016-01-21 18:30 (America/New_York) | Young’s Korean Restaurant, 120 Mushroom Blvd, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
To keep us warm during the winter weather, the GVMHC dinner will be held at Young’s Korean Restaurant, 120 Mushroom Blvd, Rochester, New York.
If you can come, please RSVP to the group by Wednesday evening, January 20, 2016. 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.

Club of Hartford Common Read Discussion (West Hartford, CT)
2016-01-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Private Residence, West Hartford, CT, United States
The club’s January program will be a discussion of Mount Holyoke’s 2015 Common Read, Americanah, by prize-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
The discussion will be held from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at an alumna’s home in West Hartford. If you are interested in attending please contact Carolyn Dorais and details, including the location, will be emailed to you.

Club of the Peninsula Tour of the Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs (Gilroy, CA)
2016-01-23 10:00 (America/New_York) | Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, Gilroy Hot Springs Road, Gilroy, CA, United States
It may be winter, but what better time to explore an old hot spring, The Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, a former Japanese-American resort currently under renovation and closed to the public except for tours like the one we have scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Not promising any dipping, though you never know, or so infers Carolyn Bickford, who did such a great job on our Mountain Day homage at Montalvo and is the organizer for this tour. While it is a tour, it will involve some walking, about a mile.
Please RSVP to Carolyn who will direct you to how to pay and provide instructions on how to get there, as we’ll be going through several locked gates. Tour happens even if its raining, just bring umbrellas, rain jackets, and waterproof shoes if that’s the case. Come learn more about the history of the area serving our club.
$15 for members (paid dues) and $20 for non members

Club of Ireland Irish Museum of Modern Art Tour (Dublin)
2016-01-23 11:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland
Join the Ireland at the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Kilmainham, Dublin.
Meet at 11:30 to view the exhibition “What We Call Love” followed by lunch in the Museum Cafe.
Entrance €8 (concessions €5).

Club of DC Knitting Workshop (Alexandria, VA)
2016-01-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Art League, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA, United States
Join Esther Nasjleti ’92 for a knitting class at the Art League. Beginners to experienced knitters are welcome. Learns the basics you need to knit a scarf, refresh your skills, get advice on a pattern. Bring your own yard and knitting needles for your project. Class is free and space is limited to six people.
For more information, visit the event website.

Club of DC Dancing Class (Arlington, VA)
2016-01-25 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lyon Park Community Center, 414 North Filmore Street, Arlington, VA, United States
Dirty Dancing incorporates salsa, merengue, bachata, hip-hop and basic ballet. Throughout the class, the focus will be the powerhouse (the core) in order to find balance and rhythm.
Details can be found on the event website.

Club of Central and Northern Arizona Book Club (Phoenix, AZ)
2016-01-26 19:00 (America/New_York) | VA
The next meeting of the Mount Holyoke Club of Central and Northern Arizona book group will be on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Barbara Burkholder’s home in east-central Phoenix. Our group selected The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold for our next reading.
Our book group meets about every six to eight weeks to discuss a book we have all read. We also select the next book to read from suggestions by members of our book group. During the evening we have a chance to catch up with each others 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—we realize many of us are busy and do not need added pressure about reading the entire book. This is intended to be an enjoyable social gathering for MHCers in the area. 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 hope you will join us with our book group gathering.

Club of Chicago Loop Lunch (Chicago, IL)
2016-01-28 | VA
Come have lunch with other MHC Chicago club members! Bring your lunch and come eat with fellow club members—a great way to add some MHC to your work week!
We’ll meet in the Chase Auditorium (10 S. Dearbourn). Look for the MHC banner. Loop Lunches are organized by AmyJo (Schupper) Conroy ’98. Contact her for more info.

Club of NYC Equinox Fitness Private Group Event (NYC)
2016-01-30 14:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Equinox Wall Street, 14 Wall Street, New York, NY, United States
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to eat right and exercise? Could you use some guidance and support to get started, or help you stay on track? Or would you just like to enjoy an afternoon in a beautiful, state-of-the-art gym?
In this private, interactive workshop, the EquinFitness experts at Equinox will teach you how to:

Eat the right foods for good nutrition and fitness.
Find the best exercises for your age, at any age. Demonstrations will show you how to safely and effectively do these exercises on your own.
Manage your exercise recovery and learn stretching techniques.

There will be time for questions, then you’re welcome to use the facilities for the rest of the day. Work out or enjoy access to the steam room, sauna and whirlpool.
Cost: MHC-NYC members: $10/Nonmembers: $15
RSVP to reserve your spot.

Club of Portland Book Club (Portland, OR)
2016-01-31 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Private Residence, Portland, OR, United States
Join us January 31, 2016 (book discussion beginning at 2:00 p.m.), to discuss Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time at the home of Paula Creamer ’72. Directions to follow on Evite.

Club of DC Theater Performance of The Sisters Rosensweig (Washington, DC)
2016-01-31 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Theater J, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Join us for Theater J’s performance of Wendy Wasswerstein’s ’71 The Sisters Rosensweig, a comedy about women grappling with their life choices.
Details can be found on the event website here.

Club of Southern California Book Club Meeting (Santa Monica, CA)
2016-01-31 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unnamed Venue, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Book: Brick Lane by Monica Ali
Date: Sunday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m. (potluck dinner) at the home of Jennifer Symington ’87
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 so if you have an MHC friend, please pass this along and encourage her to join us.
RSVP to Jennifer Wirth Symington ’87, book club chair.
