May: Neighborhood Gem Dinner – Tex-Mex

Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen 3005 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Arranged by Julie Baskin Brooks ‘81, May’s “Neighborhood Gem” meal celebrates fajitas, chile rellenos and carne guisada.  As always, meals are pay your own way.  Please register at least one week in advance at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba9ac2ca31-neighborhood5.  

June: Neighborhood Gem Lunch Buffet – Indian

Sitar Indian Cuisine 25701 I-45 #12, Spring, TX, United States

Arranged by Nicole Shanklin ‘98, June’s “Neighborhood Gem” meal features an Indian buffet and hookah lounge in the Woodlands.  Halal/Zibiha. As always, meals are pay your own way.  Please register at least one week in advance at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba9ac2ca31-neighborhood7.

July: Neighborhood Gem Lunch – Mexican

Escalante’s 5900 Meyerland Plaza, Houston, TX, United States

Arranged by Margarita Arentsen-Landgren ‘92, July’s “Neighborhood Gem” lunch offers inventive salads and tableside guacamole in addition to Tex-Mex and Mexican favorites.  As always, meals are pay your own way.  Please register at least one week in advance at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba9ac2ca31-neighborhood3.

August: Neighborhood Gem Lunch – Palestinian Fried Chicken

Al Aseel Grill and Café 8619 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX, United States

Arranged by Danetta Beaushaw’88, August’s “Neighborhood Gem” lunch is home to the fried chicken that Southern Living crowned as its Best Fried Chicken in the South – International Award.  As always, meals are pay your own way.  Please register at least one week in advance at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ba9ac2ca31-neighborhood4.

November: Book Club Meeting

Join the Book Club as they discuss Clock Dance by Anne Tyler. “A psychologically astute study of an intelligent, curious woman . . . A triumph.” —Boston Globe “A gorgeous gem of a novel about family and second chances.” —Bustle “What’s so amazing about Tyler’s novels is the way she makes ordinary people and ordinary […]

December: Holiday/Care Package Prep Party

Take a break from the holiday rush to enjoy refreshments, participate in an optional gift exchange (bring a wrapped beloved used book with a copy of a favorite recipe tucked inside) and prepare care packages for Houston area students on campus at Mount Holyoke. Each person will bring 13 small items for each care package, […]

TurkeyTrot: Volunteer Opportunity

Dillards, Houston Galleria 4925 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX

Join us on Thanksgiving morning at Dillard's at the Galleria Mall to volunteer to help with race-day activities. Interested in joining our volunteer group? Please contact Julie Jenkins, '81 at juliebb@outlook.com by 11/21/19.