Alumnae Association

Museum of Dentistry Tour (Ann Arbor)
2013-03-19 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Museum of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Most Mount Holyoke alumnae are well aware of the accomplishments of women in medicine, but how about the contributions of women to the field of dentistry? Even those of us who have lived in Ann Arbor for a long time may not realize that the University of Michigan has a dental museum. On March 19, Shannon OʼDell, curator of the UM Dental Museum, will conduct a guided tour for us with an emphasis on the current special exhibit on female dentists.
At the conclusion of the tour, there will be an opportunity for socializing at a nearby coffee house. Space is limited for this tour. Please RSVP to elizabethmstone@hotmail.com

March Meeting (Sarasota, Florida)
2013-03-16 11:30 | Sara Bay Country Club, 7011 Willow St, Sarasota , FL, 34243, United States
This joint program with the Smith Club will feature Ginetta Candelario, professor at Smith and author of Not Just Pin Curls and Perms: The American Beauty Shop and Women’s Community.
Because we are guests of the Smith Club, we will not be able to accommodate anyone after the deadline. So please be sure to sign up by March 11. Contact skillbuilder@comcast.net

Private Shopping Party at Journelle (NYC Club)
2013-03-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Journelle, E. 17th Street (between 5th Avenue & Broadway), New York, NY, 10003, United States
Journelle is the premier lingerie store in NYC for the modern woman. Join Claire Chambers (Wellesley ’02), CEO & Founder, for a private shopping event. Enjoy wine, appetizers and the company of Mount Holyoke women while you learn from the expert staff about proper fitting and browse the tastefully-curated selection for that perfect new piece. (No purchase required.)
Purchase tickets online.

Three College Luncheon (Hartford)
2013-03-13 12:00 | Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT, United States
Join Smith and Wellesley alums to hear our Mount Holyoke professor, Joe Ellis, speak on his book The Long Affair: Abigail and John Adams. Buffet luncheon and cash bar. $40 per person. RSVP to aperrin@metlife.com.

Alumnae & Student Career Networking Fair (South Hadley)
2013-03-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Each year, the Alumnae Association and the Career Development Center host a career networking fair for alumnae and students. Students are given the chance to learn about a variety of career fields and perfect their networking and job hunting skills through professional connections with alumnae. Alumnae represent their chosen field and demonstrate through workshops, panels, and networking with students and each other how the liberal arts education they received at Mount Holyoke has benefited them in their career.
Learn more at alumnae.mtholyoke.edu/careerfair

Mary Lyon Birthday Celebration (NYC)
2013-03-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Unnamed Venue, Rector & West Street, New York, NY, 10006 , United States
In honor of the 175th anniversary of Mount Holyoke College, come celebrate the birthday of the woman who started it all, Mary Lyon. We’ll serve tea, sandwiches, and sweets, including Emily Dickinson’s very own Coconut Cake recipe.
Email margmurray@gmail.com for more details.

A Day of Thoroughbred Racing (Miami)
2013-02-24 12:00 | Gulfstream Park, 901 South Federal Highway , Hallandale Beach, FL, United States
The Mount Holyoke Club of Southeast Florida invites you and your guests to join us for lunch and a day of thoroughbred racing at Gulfstream Park, located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida. One of the day’s races will be named “The Mount Holyoke College 175th Anniversary Classic,” after which we will join the winning jockey and horse in the winner’s circle for a group photo!
Please RSVP to mhc.alums.se.florida@gmail.com and inquire about sending your payment of $55.

Meet at the Ten Palms Restaurant located on the second floor of the Clubhouse.

Mary Lyon Brunch (Chicago)
2013-02-24 10:30 | Unnamed Venue, Chicago, IL, United States
Please come to the city Mary Lyon Brunch at Elizabeth Harding’s (’99) apartment at 10:30 AM on Feb 24th! Our menu will include an assortment of quiche and a make-your-own-pancake-bar, plus any other goodies you bring… toppings for pancakes are especially encouraged!
Channel your Breakfast Bar memories from MHC. We’ll have coffee and tea available, as well. Email elizabeth.harding@gmail.com for directions and information. Her apartment is accessible by Red Line, bus 147, 151, 92 & others. Parking is available, both residential and metered. She has room for 10-15 people.
If you are interested in hosting a brunch in the suburbs, please contact mhcchicagoclub@gmail.com

Mary Lyon Tea (Boston)
2013-02-24 | Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02199, United States
It’s that time of year again when we celebrate Mary Lyon with a formal tea in her honor, just like when we were students. Please join us again this year for a wonderful tea service and an afternoon with MHC alumnae.

Mary Lyon Tea (San Francisco)
2013-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Secret Garden Tea House, 721 Lincoln Way, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California will hold its 2013 Mary Lyon Tea from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Secret Garden Tea House.
We will celebrate in style in our private Garden Room and enjoy an afternoon tea like the Duchess of Bedford. Our tea menu will include:

English tea scone, served with Devon cream and strawberry preserves
A sumptuous savory
An assortment of tea sandwiches
Tea pastry, mini sweet and seasonal fresh fruits
Plus hot tea, iced tea, cocoa, milk or lemonade

Cost is $28.50 per dues-paying member of the Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California and $35 for those who have not submitted dues. Please contact shheldman@aol.com for details on how to pay.

The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein ‘71 (Sarasota, FL)
2013-02-23 13:00 | Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34243, United States
Pulitzer prize winning Wendy Wasserstein ‘71 is on the list of MHC’s “Women of Influence”. We’ve reserved a block of seats in the mezzanine for the matinee performance of her play,The Heidi Chronicles on February 23th at the Asolo at 2:00 pm. The cost of the ticket is $47.
Enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow alumnae by arriving early at 1:00 pm to enjoy a lunch catered by Morton’s Market. Your lunch will include assorted tea sandwiches, fruit, a soft drink, and a sweet for dessert. The cost for the lunch is $12. There will also be a cash bar available at the Asolo. Tables will be reserved for our group to enjoy lunch together in the mezzanine lobby prior to the performance. Lunch must be ordered in advance – you will not be able to pay for lunch at the door.

Third Wednesday Dinner (Genesee Valley)
2013-02-20 18:30 | T-Bones Steakhouse, 1778 Penfield Road (Rt 441), Rochester, NY, 14526, United States
Third Wednesday dinner will be held at T-Bones Steakhouse. The restaurant opened in September 2012 at the site of the former Le Bon Vie on the corner of Liberty Street and Penfield Road. The parking lot is off Liberty Street.If you can come, please RSVP to gvmhc@yahoo.com or alreber@rochester.rr.com by Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Guests are welcome but please also indicate if you plan to bring one (or more). Dinners are usually scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and final details of the dinner will be confirmed after reservations are made.

Valentine's Day Party (New York City)
2013-02-14 18:30 - 22:30 | Stanton Street Yoga, 196A Stanton Street (at Attorney St.), New York, , NY, 10002, United States
No valentine required! We’ll start by enjoying grown-up M&Cs (including cocktails and chocolate). As you snack on these treats, indulge your supernatural curiosities with a tarot card or lip print reading, or discover your unique dosha. These readings, performed by special guest experts, are extra – cash only, first come, first served on the night of the event. Then, have a Valentine’s Day date with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp in Chocolat.
We’re currently experiencing technical difficulties with the Club’s website, but you can still sign up and send payment for the above events via Paypal.
After logging in, enter mountholyokeclubofnyc@gmail.com in the recipient field, then enter the amount you’re paying. Or, send an email with your RSVP (indicating which event and the number of people) to the same email address and we’ll coordinate payment with you.

Theater Night at the Goodman (Chicago)
2013-02-13 19:15 | Goodman Theater, 170 N Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Please join us at the Goodman Theatre for Teddy Ferrara a “a gripping new drama that explores what happens when a tragedy sparks a movement—and the truth gets lost along the way.”
The club is excited to attend the world premiere of this new play, which includes the first openly transgender actor playing a transgender role at the Goodman! Details here: http://www.goodmantheatre.org/season/Teddy-Ferrara/
The Club has reserved 15 tickets at $10 each for the balcony. Please bring cash to the theater; the club is paying for the tickets in advance.
The show starts at 7:30, but arrive by 7:15 to pick up your ticket. RSVP to christineagallagher@gmail.com and indicate if you’re interested in meeting for dinner before the show.

Winter Dinner (Cincinnati, OH)
2013-02-10 18:00 | Unnamed Venue, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Please join us for our 12th Annual Winter Dinner. This event is a wonderful opportunity to get together with alumnae, spouses and friends and is always enjoyed by all. RSVPs are necessary to ensure enough food and places for everyone. Please email bdbruggs@hotmail.com.

Mary Lyon Birthday Celebration (Los Angeles)
2013-02-10 13:30 | The Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90049, United States
Please join us for a casual afternoon of cake and art appreciation at the Getty. We will have light refreshments and information on current exhibits so you can stay and enjoy. All family and friends are welcome. Please RSVP by February 5th, 2013 to jduvivierc@yahoo.com. Meet at the picnic area, lower level, before the tram entrance.

Book Club Meeting (Chicago)
2013-02-09 11:00 | Unnamed Venue, Chicago, IL, United States
Not only will we be discussing The Imperfectionists, but we will also be selecting books and picking dates for the next few months. So, come even if you haven’t read the book, sip some hot chocolate, and help pick books for the spring and summer! Please RSVP to alexis.trocki@gmail.com, but feel free to come even if you haven’t RSVP’d!

Free Social Event: Drinks at Forum (Boston)
2013-02-07 18:00 | Forum, 755 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
In February, we are bringing back an old favorite event: drinks at Forum on Boylston Street!
Meet up with your MHC friends on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:00 for drinks, food, socializing, and conversation. There is no admission charge – just bring money for your own food and drinks.
You can RSVP to Freya, but walk-ins are welcome, too. Bring your friends, spouses, business partners, and family members. This event is purely social and a lot of fun!

Charity Spa Night (Boston)
2013-01-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Lush Cosmetics, 166 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Our first event of the year will be a spa night at Lush Cosmetics on Newbury Street, Sunday, January 27 at 6:30pm.
Here’s how it works: you make a $25.00 donation to the Lush Charity Pot program and in exchange, you get a “charity pot” of great products; a facial, hand treatment or foot treatment; snacks and drinks; and lots of fun!
The Lush Charity Pot program supports grassroots organizations that are making a difference for people, animals, and the environment. Lush will donate 100% of your $25 donation to a grassroots organization so that they can continue the incredible work that they do. You get a great Lush product, soft skin, and a warm heart.
RSVP now for this event through Paypal and reserve your spot!
Email with any questions!

Annual Meeting (Chicago)
2013-01-27 13:00 | Artopolis in Greektown, 306 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
The annual meeting will be held at 1pm on Sunday, January 27th at Artopolis in Greektown. We will be planning the year ahead and passing any needed policy. Dues paying members can vote on any policy initiatives.

175th Anniversary Celebration (Sarasota, FL)
2013-01-19 11:30 | Marina Jack Restaurant, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
Join us as we celebrate at Marina Jack. Be prepared to eat some birthday cake. Show your college spirit by wearing something blue. And bring some memorabilia, perhaps photos of you and your classmates, a yearbook, trophies or awards – anything that reminds you of four of the best years of your life!
We are very pleased that Dr. Donal O’Shea will be our speaker at this event. O’Shea was the Dean of Faculty and Vice President of Academic Affairs at MHC until this past July when he assumed his position as president of New College.
Dr. O’Shea’s topic will be “Following Mary Lyon’s Lessons from Buckland to Sarasota”.

Virtuosi from South Hadley (Hartford, CT)
2013-01-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Cathedral of St Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105, United States
The Mount Holyoke Symphony Orchestra of Mount Holyoke College presents Virtuosi From South Hadley. The Orchestra will perform first at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford on Friday January 18, 2013 at 8:00pm as part of their Sacred Sounds Concert Series. The program will feature Flute Concerto in D Major K.314 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Violin Concerto by Antonín Dvořák, and excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Felix Mendelssohn. The Flute Concerto will feature Mount Holyoke College student and winner of the 2012 Concerto Competition on flute, Ariel Hayat as flute soloist, and the Violin Concerto will feature local multiple prize-winning violinist, Sarah Hadley Yakir, as guest soloist on the violin.
A local from South Hadley, MA, Miss Yakir has been winning accolades internationally for her music making. She will be playing Dvorak’s rollicking Violin Concerto. Opening the concert for our guest, would be the Inaugural Mount Holyoke College Concerto Competition Prize Winner, Ariel Hayat, playing Mozart’s Flute Concerto No.2 in D.
For more information, visit the event website at http://www.cathedralofsaintjoseph.com/music-sacredsounds.html

MHC Reception (Tokyo)
2013-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 4-1 Kioi-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, 102-8578,, Japan
Mount Holyoke College alumnae and friends are invited for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with special guest Joshua Hotaka Roth, associate professor of anthropology.
For more information, please contact Kim Roy at 800-642-4483.

Third Wednesday Dinner (Rochester, NY)
2013-01-16 18:30 | Pomodoro’s, 3400 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY, 14618, United States
The January 16, 2013, Third Wednesday dinner will be held at the ever-popular Pomodoro’s. Pomodoro’s cuisine is Mediterranean; the ingredients often local.
Please RSVP to gvmhc@yahoo.com or alreber@rochester.rr.com by Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
Guests are welcome but please also indicate if you plan to bring one (or more). Dinners are usually scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and final details of the dinner will be confirmed after reservations are made.

College for a Day (Denver, CO)
2013-01-14 | Temple Emanuel, 51 Grape Street, Denver, CO, 80220, United States
An annual event coordinated by a consortium of nine women’s colleges, including Mount Holyoke, that brings professors from each college (three per year) to present a talk on their area of study. Lunch is provided. Register and learn more online.

MHC Reception (Hong Kong)
2013-01-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Chinese Recreation Club, 6/F Function Rooms, 123 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai bHang, Hong Kong, China
Mount Holyoke College alumnae and friends are invited for tea with special guest Jonathan Lipman, Felicia Gressitt Bock Professor of Asian Studies.
For more information, please contact Kim Roy at 800-642-4483.

MHC Reception (Dubai)
2013-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Al Manzil Hotel, Emaar Boulevard, The Old Town, Dubai , United Arab Emirates
You are cordially invited for tea with Eva Paus Carol Hoffmann Collins, director of the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives and professor of economics, and Janice A. Hudgings, professor of physics and associate dean of faculty.
RSVP by January 4 to Kimberly Roy at kroy@mtholyoke.edu or 1-800-642-4483.

High Tea with President Pasquerella and Mary Graham Davis (Naples, FL)
2013-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Estuary I, The Ritz-Carlton, 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL, United States
Please join the Naples Club in welcoming President Lynn Pasquerella, ’80, and Chair of Mount Holyoke’s Board of Trustees, Mary Graham Davis, ’65! We will celebrate Mount Holyoke’s 175th anniversary with the President and Mary Davis while enjoying High Tea at the Ritz Carlton and watching the 175th celebration video, a tribute to Mount Holyoke’s founding, mission, and future. We will also hear from the President.
Please register by January 3, 2013. You may register at alumnae.mtholyoke.edu/tea

MHC Reception (Beijing)
2013-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Home of Sean and Margaret Chai Maloney ’92, Beijing, China
Mount Holyoke College alumnae and friends are invited for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with special guest Diane Anci, Dean of Admission and Vice President for Enrollment.
For more information, please contact Kim Roy at 800-642-4483.

Reception at the Saint Louis Art Museum (St. Louis, MO)
2013-01-06 14:00 | Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park , St. Louis, MO, United States
You and a guest are cordially invited to view Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master, currently on exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Special guests Judith Mann, ’72 Curator of Early European Art to 1800 at the Saint Louis Art Museum, and John Stomberg, Florence Finch Abbott Director of the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum , will be in attendance. (Gather in the lobby of the museum)
Reception to follow in the Friends Room of the museum.
RSVP to Roger Gove by December 28 at rgove@mtholyoke.edu or 413-538-2259.
