Dear fellow alums,

“March Madness” has taken on a whole other meaning this month with our crazy weather and atmospheric rivers hitting California. We hope everyone hasn’t been too impacted by the storms. 

Thank you to everyone who attended the Cal Women’s Gymnastic competition on March 12! We had such a great time cheering on the Cal team as they went head to head with UC Davis, Sac State, and Arizona. It was, perhaps, the first time ever that we organized such an event! We hope to host another sports outing soon. Kudos to our Board President Katie Wynen ’05 for spearheading this event.

Separately, we also held our monthly Book Club meeting and discussed The Friend by Sigrid Nunez, a gripping tale about love, friendship, grief, and the bond between a woman and her dog. If you long for the deep, intellectual discussions that you once had with classmates over coffee at Mount Holyoke, then we invite you to join the Book Club. In May, Book Club members will gather in person to attend the Bay Area Book Festival! You don’t want to miss it! 

Join the Club Board

Interested in being more involved with the Club? We invite you to consider joining our Board! We welcome alums from across our Northern California region. Board meetings are held via Zoom. 

The next term begins July 1, 2023. Please peruse the board descriptions and if there are positions that spark your interest, email the current Board. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives and new ideas, and look forward to hearing from you.  

Pay Your Dues 

Thank you to everyone who has already paid dues and/or become lifetime members. To pay membership dues for the 2022-2023 year or to become a lifetime member, visit the following website: MHC Club of Northern CA Membership Dues. If you prefer to pay by check, please email us. Additionally, if your company offers corporate matching, or incentives for volunteering or being a part of a non-profit organization, we are happy to work together to explore ways to financially support the Club.

And finally, save the date for our Annual Club Meeting on Saturday, June 10. Location and time to be announced soon.

Until next month,

The Board

Upcoming Events:

NorCal Book Club –  Shubeik Lubeik – a graphic novel by Deena Mohamed 

When: Wednesday, April 5, 2023; 6:00–7:00 pm PT
Where: Join us on Zoom.
Cost: Free. This event is open to all alums.
Point person: Hannah Fairbanks ’03 

Join us for reading, learning, and community as we discuss books by BIPOC authors. All meetings will be on Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm on Zoom.

Here are the meeting dates and book selections through June 2023:
June 21 – The White Mosque, a memoir by Sofia Samatar
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Class of 2027 Open House
When: Saturday, April 8, 2023; 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Where: *Address provided upon registration*
Cost: Free. All alumni are welcome.
Point person:  Eleanor Chang ’78

Join us to welcome the newly admitted Class of 2027 and their families to our Open House. Alums will share their experiences and stories. Please register via Eventbrite as space is limited. Location will be provided upon registration.

Joaquin Miller Hike
When: Saturday, April 15, 2023; 9:30 am
Where: 3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602
Cost: Free. All alumni are welcome, regardless of club affiliation
Point person: Leah Hellerstein ’08

Join us for a moderate intensity hike in the beautiful Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland! We will meet at the parking area (3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602) and take a trail that starts from there. If you have suggestions/recommendations on trails in Joaquin Miller, please email Leah. For those that are interested, we can end our walk at the nearby L’ACAJOU Cafe for lunch and coffee! The hike will take place weather permitting, final confirmation will be sent the night before. Register via Eventbrite.

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NorCal Book Club –  On The Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

When: Sunday, May 7, 2023; 10:00 am PT
Where: Join us in person! Register via Eventbrite.
Cost: Free. This event is open to all alums.
Point person: Hannah Fairbanks ’03 

We will meet and discuss the book at the home of Arly Cassidy ’03 (address provided upon registration). Afterwards, we’ll grab lunch and head to the Bay Area Book Festival at 12:30 pm to attend a panel discussion featuring Wilkerson, moderated by Jasmin Darznik, author of Song of a Captive Bird.

Here are the meeting dates and book selections through June 2023:
June 21 – The White Mosque, a memoir by Sofia Samatar
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Virtual Programming from the Alum Association

The College is offering a range of virtual programming and opportunities to connect. Learn more on the AA Events page.

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Let’s Get Social!

To hear the latest about our programming in-between our monthly newsletters, we encourage you to connect with the Club on one or more forms of social media. We hope to see you at an event soon! 

• Join our Club’s Facebook Page 

• Follow us on Instagram – don’t forget to tag your photos from our events with #mhcnorcal

• Share resources, your virtual events, and more, directly in the Club Facebook Group

• Bookmark our Club website

• Update your contact info in the Alum Directory using these instructions

• Connect with our growing professional network on LinkedIn

• Email us if you’d like to get further involved with the Club or share feedback 

• Learn more about and consider joining the Board