Happy Summer & Happy Pride NorCal Alums! ☀️🏳️🌈
We hope to see you at our Annual Meeting (a free, in-person event) on Saturday, June 13, 2026 in San Francisco (Inner Richmond) at the Kaiser French Campus! Register here or scroll down for more information. Join us for Milk & Cookies, alum speakers, Mount Holyoke memories and more!
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Upcoming Events
2026 Annual Meeting
A gathering of alums and students where we recap the past year in NorCal events, membership, and finances; hold board elections; and network with each other. We’re back at the Kaiser French Campus in San Francisco from 2:00p – 4:00p.
Milk & Cookies will be provided. Gluten free, nut free, & vegan options will be available. “Milk” will also include coffee, bubbly water and tea.
When: Jun 13, 2026 2:00 PM
Where: 4141 Geary Boulevard, (RSVP here)
Contact: Mount Holyoke Club of Northern California
Napa Wine Tasting
Join fellow Mount Holyoke alums on Saturday, June 20th for a relaxed afternoon of wine tasting at Cuvaison in Napa! Enjoy curated pours, good conversation and time to reconnect with our shared Mount Holyoke roots. We will taste wines from Cuvaison and their sister winery. Light snacks will be provided. Car pooling is encouraged! Please email mountholyoke@gmail.com to ask about car pooling. Tasting will run from 12:00p-2:30p. Alums are welcome to stay longer.
Just an hour north of San Francisco on the Napa/Sonoma border in the Los Carneros region of wine country, Cuvaison is a family-owned winery known for its excellent wines and beautiful views. Event open to MHC alums only.
Cost: $60 per person covers the tasting, cheese pairing and service charge/tip.
Optional: If you prefer to eat prior to wine tasting, some alums will meet at Lou’s Luncheonette (5 min drive from Cuvaison) at 11:15a for a quick bite. We recommend placing your order online before you arrive!
When: Jun 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Where: Cuvaison Winery (Tickets)
Contact: Mira Olsen ‘05 or Katie Wynen ‘05
MHC NorCal Book Club
Join your fellow alums in reading, discussing, and learning about books by authors of color! We meet over Zoom on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM PT, and all alums from the NorCal and Peninsula Clubs are welcome. Visit our website to learn more, see the full list of book club picks, and register.
When: Jun 24, 2026, Jul 22, 2026, Aug 26, 2026
Where: Zoom (Register for link)
Contact: Hannah Fairbanks ’03
7S Biotech Coffee & Chat – Spring/Summer ‘26
Join us in Emeryville for lively conversations that run the gamut of the lifecycle of a biotech career: grad school applications, boom and bust of working at start-ups or blue chip pharma, and retirement planning. We’re not limited and no topic is off the table. Get under the hood of how to envision what’s next in your journey in biotech when you join us. This event is open to Seven Sister/Sibling alums. Alums from Barnard, Bryn Mawr, and Mount Holyoke will co-host this event.
When: Jun 28, 2026 11:00 AM
Where: 5959 Shellmound Street (RSVP)
Contact: Susan Tom ’98
Presidio Pop Up
Meet us on the Main Parade Lawn at the Presidio Pop Up on Sunday, August 30, 2026 for a relaxed, family friendly gathering on the green. Grab some food from the vendor of your choice, or pack your own lunch. Wear your MHC gear so we can find each other. Please RSVP so we can know how many to expect.
When: Aug 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Where: Main Parade Lawn (RSVP)
Contact: Leah Hellerstein ’08
Are you interested in (co-)hosting an event for the MHC NorCal Club? Check out our website for more information about organizing an ad hoc or onetime event, which can be anything from a casual get-together to a more coordinated outing. We’re able to support event leads with logistics, so no prior event planning experience is required! We’ve also helped alums promote their NorCal-based art exhibits, book signings, and more; check our website for more details.
Recent Events
❤️Board Retreat @ the home of General Board Member, Liz Kind ‘82 (March 14)
💛President Holley in San Francisco (March 18)
💙Sacramento Book Fest (April 19)
💚Alums of Color Happy Hour in San Francisco (April 23)
♥️Mary Lyon Tea (April 25)
💛“Pangy Day”: Admitted Students Reception (April 25)
💙Meyers House & Garden Tour (May 23)
💜WNBA: Golden State Valkyries vs Las Vegas Aces (May 31)
Check out our website, Facebook or Instagram for photos from our recent events.
Save the Date
⛰️🥾🍦Annual Mountain Day Hike ⛰️🥾🍦
a Saturday in late September/early October
You made it to the end! Thanks for reading, we hope to see you at an upcoming event ☀️⛱️
Useful Links
- View our upcoming events → mhcnorcalclub.org/calendar/
- Connect with us on social media → mhcnorcalclub.org/social/
- Learn more about getting involved → mhcnorcalclub.org/volunteer/
- Donate or pay your dues → mhcnorcalclub.org/dues/
- Read about the Board and open positions → mhcnorcalclub.org/board/
- Find answers to frequently asked questions → mhcnorcalclub.org/faq/
