Dear fellow alums,
With the short month of February behind us, we’re looking forward to leaping into spring! Thank you to those of you who joined us last week for our book club organized by Hannah Fairbanks ’03. We have a couple of social events lined up for March and April and we hope to see some new and familiar faces! We wish everyone a happy Women’s International Day and History Month!
Until next month,
The Board
Upcoming Events:
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Cal Women’s Gymnastic vs UC Davis, Sac State & Arizona
When: Sunday, March 12, 2023; 1:00 pm
Where: 115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720
Cost: $15 for adults & $10 for youth. This event is open to all alums and their guests.
Point person: Katie Wynen ’05
Do you miss supporting collegiate athletics? Remember the excitement of live sports at Kendall? Join us at Haas Pavilion at UC Berkeley to support Cal Women’s Gymnastic as they compete against UC Davis, Sac State and Arizona! Bring your family and friends.
**Prices will drop down to $6 or $5 each if we have a group of 10 or more!**
RSVP via Eventbrite.
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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:
May: (Date, time, and book pending). The Book Club will meet in person for the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley.
June 21 – The White Mosque, a memoir by Sofia Samatar
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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.
Pay Your Dues
Many thanks to those who have 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.
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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!
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Join our Club’s Facebook Page
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Follow us on Instagram – don’t forget to tag your photos from our events with #mhcnorcal
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Update your contact info in the Alum Directory using these instructions
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Connect with our growing professional network on LinkedIn
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Email us if you’d like to get further involved with the Club or share feedback
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