Category: Events

UPDATE: Seven Sisters Holiday Meet-Up — Updated Event Details

The original Seven Sisters Holiday Party hosted by the Mount Holyoke Club of Philadelphia has changed. If you previously purchased a ticket, you should already have received a refund.

Thanks to two local Seven Sisters alums, Johanna Levitt (Bryn Mawr) and Gemma Tate (Mount Holyoke), we’re still celebrating! They’ve generously stepped up to organize an informal, drop-in style meet-up on the same date so we can keep the tradition alive—no prepaid minimum required.

New Meet-Up Details
Sunday, December 7
4:00–6:00 PM
Almyra Restaurant
1636 Chancellor St, Philadelphia
almyrarestaurant.com

Swing by whenever you can! It’s pay-as-you-go, and all alums and friends are welcome.

Please spread the word—and many thanks to Johanna, Gemma, and Shannon for making this gathering possible!

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Smith College Club of Philadelphia Care Package Event
November 16, 2025 | 2 pm

Join the Smith College Club of Philadelphia for a special care package assembly event! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together with fellow Smithies to prepare and send care packages to students, alumni, or community members in need of some extra love and support this season.

Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere while helping spread cheer. All materials and supplies will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring additional items to include in the packages.

Please email phillysmithclub@gmail.com to express interest and receive the location.

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The Annual Seven Sisters Holiday Tradition Lives On

Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 3 – 5 pm
Aqimero Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, 10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Come for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration in the elegant and festive surroundings of the Aqimero Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia.

This is a crowdfunded event—your ticket directly covers drinks, bites, and the venue. Space is limited and the event typically sells out each year.

Event Details:

• Tickets: $50 per person (plus Eventbrite fees)
• Includes: Two drink tickets (good for selections from our custom event drink menu or non-alcoholic options such as mocktails, coffee, tea, or soda), along with light bites in a beautifully decorated space
• Capacity: 50 tickets available; all must sell to confirm the event
• If the minimum is not met, the event will be canceled and all payments refunded (minus Eventbrite fees). No refunds will be issued otherwise, as ticket sales go directly toward fulfilling our contract with Aqimero.

Register: https://mhcphillyclub.my.canva.site/7s

April

Virtual: Fear of Success and the Stories We Carry
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: Zoom link provided with RSVP
RSVP: riverasantosconsulting@gmail.com by Friday, April 18

In this two-hour workshop, join board member Odilia Rivera-Santos, MAPP, who will share readings about the fear of success and how we may begin to see ways to change our mindset and behavior to allow positive change in our personal and professional relationships. Ms. Rivera-Santos, MAPP is a writer, certified coach, and positive psychology practitioner trained at the University of Pennsylvania.

May

In Person: Tour Andalusia Historic House, Garden, and Arboretum
Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: 1237 State Rd, Andalusia, PA 19020
Cost: Self-guided garden tour, $15 and kids 12 and under are free
RSVP: samingreen@gmail.com by Wednesday, May 28

Join board member Samin Green ’08 for a serene spring outing with fellow alumnae as we explore the stunning gardens of Andalusia Historic House, Garden and Arboretum. This self-guided tour offers a chance to connect with old friends, make new ones, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of nature along the Delaware River. Bring the whole family! Tickets are $15 and kids 12 and under are free. RSVP by May 28 and learn more at andalusiapa.org.

From the Philly Smith Club Network: Events to Know About

In Person: 10 Volunteers Needed at Hope in Motion 5K Run/Walk and Community Resource Fair
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. (more details below)
Where: Centennial 5K Loop Trailhead, West Fairmount Park (in front of the Please Touch Museum), 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA US 19131
Register Here

Additional Note: Email phillysmithclub@gmail.com if you register, and we will connect you all via email so you can plan to self-organize on the day of the event.

We’re proud to support one of our alumnae, Natasha Danielá de Lima McGlynn, MPA ’08, and Executive Director of the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP), in their upcoming Hope in Motion 5K Run/Walk and Community Resource Fair.

Natasha and AVP are currently seeking 10 Smithie volunteers to help make this powerful day of solidarity and healing a success.

Volunteer shifts are:

• Core Team: 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (floater, setup and breakdown)

• Shift 1: 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. (setup, registration, check-in)

• Shift 2: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. (course marshalls, water station crew, cheer squad)

• Shift 3: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (post-race celebrations and breakdown).

Core Team and Shift 2 are where AVP needs the most support, but they appreciate anyone welcome and willing to volunteer for any shift. If you have any questions, please call, text, or email AVP Community Engagement Manager Nicole Mahia at 267-209-0755 or nmahia@avpphila.org.

While this isn’t a club-sponsored event, if you register and would like to connect with other Philly Smith Club members who also register, feel free to email us. We’ll send a follow-up to help those who want to self-organize on the day of the event.
Register Here

In Person: Historical Society of Pennsylvania presents Founders Award 2025 Honoring President Ruth Simmons
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Cost: $500 for an individual ticket (this is a fundraiser)
Learn More

Thank you to alumnus Peggy Duckett ’62 and Holly Trostle Brigham ’88 for sharing this exciting opportunity with us! On Wednesday, May 14, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will host the 2025 Founder’s Award Dinner honoring former Smith College president Ruth J. Simmons with the Founder’s Award for exemplary service to the humanities. The Pennsylvania Abolition Society will also be recognized with the Heritage Award for 250 years of advocacy for Black Americans.
Thank you to alumnus Peggy Duckett ’62 and Holly Trostle Brigham ’88 for sharing this exciting opportunity with us!

On Wednesday, May 14, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania will host the 2025 Founder’s Award Dinner honoring former Smith College president Ruth J. Simmons with the Founder’s Award for exemplary service to the humanities. The Pennsylvania Abolition Society will also be recognized with the Heritage Award for 250 years of advocacy for Black Americans.

A special note from Peggy and Holly: Let’s consider getting a table (or two) together to celebrate Smith’s 150th anniversary and show our collective appreciation for President Simmons’ legacy. If you’re planning to attend, email us (Holly at htbrigham@verizon.net or Peggy at pegduckett@aol.com) and let us know – we’d love to have all the Smithies sit together (tables seat 8).

7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6th, 2020
225 S 18th Street, Philadelphia, 7th floor

Katherine A. Schneider, MD, M.Phil., FAAFP
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Delaware Valley Accountable Care Organization
Smith Class of ’86

 

Would you like to meet with other Smithies to discuss novels by diverse authors? Have you always wanted to join a Smith book club, but could not make weeknights work in your schedule? Join the new Sundays with Smithies Book Club! We will be meeting each month on a Sunday afternoon to talk about that month’s book in a local café. Come to our inaugural meeting on November 17 where we will discuss A Tale for the Time Being, but Ruth Ozeki ’80 and figure out what to read in the coming months. ALL Smithies welcome! Let us know you’re coming by sending an email with your name/class year to sundayswithsmithiesbookclub@gmail.com. Can’t come but still want to join? Email so we can let you know about upcoming dates and books. 

–Liz Borland ’97 and Brigid Barrett ‘05

First meeting: Sunday, November 17, 2019

Time: 3-5pm

Book: Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being

https://booksbysmithies.com/a-tale-for-the-time-being-by-ruth-ozeki/

Location: Charterhouse Café and Gallery, 620 S. 9th street (between South and Bainbridge)

https://chapterhousecafe.wordpress.com/

Note: Easy free parking nearby in the Whole Foods garage

Food Share Project

Saturday November 2, 2019
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

2901 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Come do a service project with Smith Alums and their families! Share is a nonprofit organization which focuses on food distribution, education, and advocacy. Every month Share Food Project’s emergency relief programs bring food to over 600,000 low-income Philadelphia families. Last spring, the Smith College Club of Philadelphia helped out at Share and packed approximately 500 boxes of food that was distributed to low-income seniors. For more information about Share: https://sharefoodprogram.org/our-programs

Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and warm clothes. Do bring family members. Children are encouraged to attend to as long as their parents supervise them. Share has a large free parking lot and is near multiple Septa bus routes.

We are hoping to get a great turnout of Smith Alums and families!! To join us, please contact Pam Kim ’87 atpamvkim@gmail.com or 734-846-4397.

We are excited to welcome our Fall Faculty Speaker: Andrea Hairston, Professor of Theatre, Professor of Africana Studies and class of ’74 to Philadelphia on October 5th at 2pm. Professor Hairston is the artistic director of Chrysalis Theatre and has created original productions with music, dance, and masks for over thirty-five years. In addition to writing plays, Professor Hairston has spoken and written extensively about Octavia Butler, theater and film, and pop culture.

Professor Hairston will be discussing her novel Redwood and Wildfire and the research that went into the book. She will do a reading from the book and then be available to answer questions and lead a discussion on science fiction, Afro-futurism, and her current projects. There will also be time for chatting with fellow alums and feasting on tasty snacks and drinks.

Location:
Neighborhood House, 20 N American Street, Philadelphia

Bring friends or family and RSVP today to phillysmithclub@gmail.com.

Tickets are Pay What You Wish with a suggested price of $10 for members and $15 for non-members (wish you were a member?). Use the button below to pay, or pay at the door.

NOTE: We recommend reading Redwood and Wildfire in advance of the talk, but you’ll be able to follow along either way. We are excited to see you there!