Club of Northern California Potluck (Orinda, CA)
2015-10-18 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Tilden Park, 2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA, 94563, United States
We are organizing events throughout the Bay Area and our first stop is . . . the East Bay! We hope you and your family will join us!
East Bay Potluck
What: Potluck, outdoor games, meet new/old friends
Where: Tilden Park, by the South Park entrance (follow the signs)
Address: 2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563
When: Sunday, October 18
Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Parking: there are plenty of parking lots along South Park Drive
RSVP and dish sign up sheet
Bring a dish to share and drinks for yourself. Plates, cutlery, napkins, cups, and water will be provided by the Mount Holyoke NorCal alumnae club. Families are welcome!
If you have any outdoor games you can share with the group, please bring them!
For any questions you can contact Diana Martinez.

Club of Atlanta Movie Night (Atlanta, GA)
2015-10-18 16:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Atlanta, GA, United States
Come and join us for Book Club. We are taking a break from the books and having a movie night to watch The First Wives Club.
When: Sunday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m.
RSVP to Monica for location and directions
Please bring light refreshments to share and a book for children ages 0–5 to benefit Children Read.

Club of Portland Happy Hour (Portland, OR)
2015-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Vendetta, 4306 N. Williams Ave, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Join us October 20, 2015, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Vendetta at 4306 N. Williams, 97217
They have a great covered and heated patio, which we hope will be cozy in October.

Club of Ann Arbor Story Slam (Ann Arbor, MI)
2015-10-20 18:00 (America/New_York) | Circus Bar, 210 S 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Moth Radio Hour StorySLAM
Story topics: GUTS. Stories about moments of boldness and courage and the peaks and pratfalls of a daring spirit.
Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. (doors open) Stories begin at 7:30 p.m.
$10 per person; 18+

MHC Book Club (Edina, MN)
2015-10-20 19:30 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Edina, MN, 55439, United States
October MHC Book Club
Book: Zealot by Rexa Aslan
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: At the home of Julie Guelich
For location and to RSVP email Julie Guelich.

Class of 1952 Mini-Reunion (South Hadley, MA)
2015-10-21 - 2015-10-23 | Willits-Hallowell, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
Renewals and Remembrance
Please join us on campus for a mini-reunion on October 21–23, 2015, to catch up with what’s new at MHC, visit with classmates, hear outstanding faculty speakers, enjoy a fascinating private tour of the American collections at the Skinner Museum, and audit classes of your choice.
Invite your family, friends, and companions to this fabulous fall holiday. Lodging, meals, and receptions are all at Willits–Hallowell for your convenience and comfort.

Clubs of Westchester and Fairfield Villages Seminar (Stamford, CT)
2015-10-21 09:30 (America/New_York) | Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06905, United States
The Mount Holyoke clubs of Westchester and Fairfield Villages would like to extend an invitation to the upcoming 36th Alumnae Seminar on October 21.
Has income inequality become a fact of life, or is it a situation we can and must fix? Are we moving toward a new “Gilded Age?” Join us as we explore the widening gap: whom it affects, why it has grown and how it might be narrowed with the following panel:
Douglas Amy, professor of politics, Mount Holyoke College
Gene Callahan, professor of economics, SUNY Purchase
Ilene Lang, past president, Catalyst, Radcliffe College alumna
Markella Rutherford, professor of sociology, Wellesley College
Wednesday, October 21 2015, at the Italian Center; 1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905
Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m.; Program: 9:30 a.m; Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person, including lunch
For further information and registration form, go to alumnaeseminar.org

Club of the Western Suburbs Fall Alumnae Social (Wayland, MA)
2015-10-21 19:00 (America/New_York) | Unnamed Venue, Wayland, MA, United States
The Club of the Western Suburbs Fall Alumnae Social and Conversations with Exceptional Women featuring alumna, Janot Mendler de Suarez ’77, on Games for a New Climate.
Join us for a potluck dinner as we introduce a new slate of club officers, discuss ideas for the coming year, and shine a spotlight on the remarkable work of hostess, Janot Mendler de Suarez ’77. She will share highlights of her work on climate change and international risk reduction, and demonstrate programming via Games for a New Climate. Following Janot’s presentation, you are invited to join in the brainstorming of some wonderful events.
RSVP by Monday, October 19 to Claudia Krimsky.
Please let us know whether you plan to bring an appetizer, salad, main course, or dessert.

MHC Class of '72 Mini-Reunion (Richmond, VA)
2015-10-23 - 2015-10-25 | Omni Richards Hotel, Richmond, VA, United States
The Class of 1972 will be having a mini-reunion in Richmond, Virginia, October 23-25, 2015. We are expecting 80-100 classmates and their guests to be in attendance.
Our schedule will include a Sunday morning talk by Dr. Edward Peeples, Associate Professor Emeritus of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
“Ed” is now 80, has a remarkable sense of humor and has personally lived and participated in much of the change that has occurred in the southern states, Virginia, and specifically Richmond.
He, with Nancy MacLean of Duke University, has recently written a memoir titled Scalawag: A White Southerner’s Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activism.
Originally recommended as a possible “group read” by a classmate who lives in Massachusetts, Scalawag is a wonderful, insightful look at the prevailing values of the area and the era; the realities of the past and the prospects for the future through the eyes of one of its most active participants.
Those of us who have read the book were so taken with it and the character of its author that we decided to invite him to speak to us.
He has graciously accepted, despite his aversion to mornings!
We have reserved a room at our host hotel, The Omni Richmond, for Sunday morning, October 25. The room will have space for our mini reunion attendees as well as local alumnae and their guests.
More details regarding time, place and RSVP requirements will be forthcoming. However, we wanted to contact all now so that you will have time to read and secure the book.
You will hear from us in September at which time you will be able to reserve your space.

Club of Ann Arbor Art Exhibit and Lecture (Ann Arbor, MI)
2015-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Helmut Sterm Auditoriam (UMMA), 525 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Come as You Are: Art of the 1990’s is an art exhibit and lecture with Alezandra Schwartz. Schwartz will also consider the diverse ways in which the developments of the 1990’s—the ongoing culture wars, issues of artistic freedom and censorship, the impact of new media, and the increase of artists of color, women artists, and LGBT artists—redefined contemporary approaches to artistic practice and, in her words, “writes a history of the ’90s through the lens of the visual arts.”

Club of New Hampshire Fall Meeting (Nashua, NH)
2015-10-24 12:00 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
When: Saturday, October 24, at noon
Lunch: The Crownee Plaza, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, New Hampshire
Speaker: M. Darby Dyar, Kennedy-Schelkunoff professor and chair of astronomy
The Curiosity Rover, Mars, and Mount Holyoke: 2015 Report
Enjoy lunch in the lovely Hunt Club. After lunch, hear Professor Dyar describe her history making work with NASA’s Mars Rover, Curiosity. Dr. Dyar introduced us to this amazing project in 2013 in Keene. Join us in Nashua, and find out what’s been happening on Mar’s since!
Lunch—$30
2015–2016 club dues—$20
Questions? Contact Dale Loomis

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) | NY
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.

Presidential Webcast 1: Strategic Planning (South Hadley, MA)
2015-10-25 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
The Office of the President, in partnership with the Alumnae Association, is holding a series of webcasts featuring President Lynn Pasquerella ’80, staff, and faculty. The mission of these webcasts is to identify and answer questions about the key priorities of the College’s strategic plan for 2016-2021.
This webcast will focus on the College’s current strategic planning effort, The Mount Holyoke Plan for 2021, including sustainability and facilities master planning.
Date: October 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Topics: Highlights surrounding the College’s strategic planning process, financial sustainability, and facilities: present and future
Presenters: President Pasquerella and Shannon Gurek, vice president of finance and administration
Moderator: President Pasquerella
Introductions: Marcia Brumit Kropf ’67, president of the Alumnae Association
Please tune in live or watch a taped version at your convenience. For more information, visit the College’s website.

Club of DC Uncommon Women: Women in Defense (Washington, DC)
2015-10-28 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
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) | NY
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) | NY
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.

Women Leading in Public Service Summit 2015
2015-11-05 - 2015-11-07 | Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St, South Hadley, MA, 01075, United States
A Seat at the Table: November 5–7, 2015
The Women Leading in Public Service Summit unites alumnae, former Victoria Schuck interns, Mount Holyoke faculty, staff, students, and scholars from around the world for a multidisciplinary summit on women and public service. The three-day event features panels, discussions, and networking opportunities for alumnae, faculty, and current students.
For details on the event and to RSVP, visit the College’s website here.

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 Portland Dress for Success (Portland, OR)
2015-11-07 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Volunteering with Dress for Success Oregon Acey’s Closet Fall Sale
We will be volunteering with Dress for Success at their Acey’s Closet Fall Sale on Saturday, November 7, from 2:30–4:30 p.m. Our jobs will include greeting shoppers, working as sales assistants, dressing room attendants, and cashiers.
We have committed to filling nine volunteer spots during that time slot, so we hope you can join. If you would like to volunteer during the Acey’s Sale, but are unable to join us from 2:30–4:30, please let us know and we can put you in touch with DFS. We will need all confirmed volunteers to commit and complete a volunteer form by October 10.
Please email us by October 7 to RSVP for this volunteer event. We are excited to help a wonderful organization and think it will be a very fun afternoon.

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
