We all know that Mount Holyoke is one of most beautiful campuses in the country, but would like to learn more about the architectural history of our lovely campus? Please join Kirsten Peeler (Class of 1991) for an online presentation telling us all about it! You'll want to grab a larger screen on a tablet or desktop computer for this one.

Kirsten has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of cultural resources management. She is a senior project manager for a national consulting firm based in Frederick, Maryland. She has conducted research on buildings throughout the United States and assisted private and public-sector clients comply with federal, state, and local regulations governing cultural resources. Kirsten has an undergraduate degree in International Relations from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from Columbia University.

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Join us for a relaxing fall afternoon in mountains at Rappahannock Cellars on Saturday, October 28, from 1 to 4pm!

It's roughly an hour west of DC. Bring your own picnic basket of goodies or check the website to see what snack and food truck options might be available. Registration is free. Food and drinks purchases are at your discretion.

Register here today!

Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a boat tour of the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes in the river and the communities around the river. Escape the heat on our fall tour with captain and tour guide, Kaila Cantens, Mount Holyoke Class of 2017, who will guide us through the our past, current, and future programmatic efforts to protect and restore the Anacostia.

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Fall is here and it’s soon time for one of our favorite Mount Holyoke traditions — Mountain Day! We’ve picked a particular day in advance, in the hopes that more of us can come if we plan ahead. (Don’t worry, we’ll still celebrate the day itself!)
We have four locations all set up in DC, MD, Arlington, and Fairfax. We look forward to seeing you at one of the locations on 9/28 @ 18:37 — get it? :)

Locations:

Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream 1201 S Joyce St. Arlington, VA 22202
Woody’s Ice Cream 10435 North St. Fairfax, VA 22030
Ice Cream Jubilee 1407 T St NW Washington, DC 20009
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 4918 Elm St Bethesda, MD 20814

You’re invited to attend this year’s Mary Lyon Dinner! RSVP today here.

Join us for an evening of good food and good company. Reconnect with your fellow alumni and support MHC student scholarships.

Each year the MHC DC Club sets a fundraising goal for MHC scholarships. The Mary Lyon Dinner is our primary way to reach this goal.

We hope you will join us for this very special event. Mount Holyoke forever shall be!

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We look forward to welcoming our alma matter's VP for Equity and Inclusion to the DC area to host this event. We will meet in the church's sanctuary. Light refreshments will be served.

Parking on site is limited (9 spaces), however, street parking is also available. Seekers Church is 1 block from the Takoma Metro Stop (Red Line).

Location: Seekers Church 276 Carroll Street Northwest Washington, DC 20012

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J-Term Book Club

Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm (downtown DC)

Let's start a MHC DC Club tradition! Join Carmen Boston '84, DC Public Library Children's Services Coordinator, for a discussion of Me Moth by Amber McBride. This young adult book in verse, which adults will also enjoy, won the 2022 Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. It's a book you will want to read twice! Copies are available to borrow at local libraries.

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Vocal Health for Mature Singers

Saturday, January 28 from 2-4pm (Northwest DC)

Do you love to sing? Are you interested in learning more about keeping your voice healthy as you age? Then join Leslie Luxemburg for this in-person event. We'll do some exercises, learn tips for keeping our voices at their best as we age, and sing together. Space is limited. Participants must submit proof of a negative COVID test in advance, as face masks will not be required.

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Exploring Your Public Library

Thursday, January 26 at 6:30pm (downtown DC)

Haven't had a chance to check-out the newly renovated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library? Well now is your chance! Join Carmen Boston '84, DC Public Library Children's Services Coordinator, for a tour. Experience the interactive permanent exhibits and the temporary exhibit on Emmitt Till. Learn about the Labs (sewing to 3D printing classes) and why you don't need to buy a magazine for your next plane/train/bus ride. The library now has a cafe so you can grab a bite before or after the tour.

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Learn to Make a Piñata

Sunday, January 22 from 3pm-5pm (Northeast DC)

Annie Arbuthnot '12 shares her pandemic hobby: learning how to make a piñata! Join fellow alums to learn from the MHC DC Club's resident expert and make your own piñata in this fun and festive class. We can't guarantee there will be guacamole, but we also can't guarantee there won't be! Participants will need to provide a couple of the supplies themselves, and a list will be emailed once you register.

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Sewing: Common Clothing Repairs and Fixes

Saturday, January 21 from 2pm-4pm (Silver Spring, Maryland)

Look in your closet, and it's likely that you have that one piece of clothing with an imperfection, hole, or it just doesn't fit right. Cheap clothing is ubiquitous, and rapidly changing fashion trends makes it tempting to forgo what you have for new clothes. In this class, Allie Miller '11 will help walk you though simple ways to mend and fix clothes yourself and become the sewing weekend-warrior you know you are. During this class, we'll walk through handy tools, the basics of machine and hand sewing, and common sewing repairs for clothes. Have a specific garment you want help on? Feel free to bring it with you for some advice! Allie is a self-taught sewing hobbyist and fashion lover. This class is best suited for those brand new or novice to sewing.

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The Joys of Journaling

Wednesday, January 18 from 8-9pm (Zoom)

Always say you are going to keep a journal? Make it a New Year's resolution and join Sarah Morrison '74 to discuss the paralyzing fear of a blank page, how to set aside time for yourself and your thoughts, and how to get started using simple prompts for reflecting on gratitude, travel, everyday life, childhood memories, etc, etc, etc! No expertise is needed, but veteran journalers are welcome to offer tips and inspiration.

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Playtime with Sticks and String

Sunday, January 15 from 2pm-4pm (Zoom)

Join Esther Nasjleti '92 from the comfort of your own home to knit, get some pointers, and catch up! All levels of knitting are welcome at this perennial favorite MHC DC J-Term event. Get tips, troubleshooting, and inspiration. And, if there is popular demand…. a tour of Ravelry! Participants will have to get their own materials.

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Entertaining with Dishes to Accommodate Restricted Diets

Wednesday, January 11 at 7pm (Southeast DC)

Entertaining can be tricky when accommodating guests’ food allergies and preferences. In Maria Murphy's last job, her colleagues fell into the following categories: almond, dairy, and shellfish intolerance, vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore. Some guests are “gluten adjacent” while others could have life threatening allergies to wheat or nuts. How do you make sure your guests are well fed and safe beyond serving an ice cube only menu? Maria will share some strategies and recipes for keeping your company safe and deliciously fed. Hint: except for tap water and fruit salad, there isn’t one single recipe that fits the bill. But with a little planning and some clear labeling, you and your guests can relax and enjoy time together. Recipes for the following will be included: White Bean, Rosemary and Garlic spread; Danish Rice Pudding with Cherry Sauce; Wild Rice Salad; Apple Enchiladas, Make Your Own Potato bar. Recipe demonstrations will be determined by class allergies or preferences.

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Applying for a Job with the Federal Government

Tuesday, January 10 from 7-8pm (Zoom)

Are you interested in working for the federal government? Join Department of Defense employee Jill Schwartz '97 and find out the tricks of the trade to get on to that "cert list" of selected candidates provided to hiring managers.

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How to Become a Millionaire by Your Mid-40’s without Inheriting Wealth

Sunday, January 8 from 7:30-8:30pm (Zoom)

In the recent past, many people knew that if you saved around 10 - 15% of your income for 20 years or so and purchased a house in a good market, your chances of having around a million in your 40's was possible. However, during these inflationary times becoming a millionaire in your 40's seems nearly impossible. Denise Harrison is not a financial advisor, but she has a passion for personal finance that she'd love to share with you! During this virtual session, Denise will share a few stories, tips, websites, and influencers that will help make attaining millionaire status in your 40's - or early 50's - a reality.

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