The following is the schedule of nationwide events planned for Pine Manor College's Centennial Celebration. Please check back periodically for updates.
Upcoming Events
Palm Beach Event
February 25, 2012
Centennial Luncheon at the West Palm Beach Country Club
Chair to be determined
Spend the afternoon with Palm Beach alumnae on the sunny coast of Florida. Enjoy a luncheon at the National Croquet Center. Known as the world’s largest dedicated croquet facility, the Center is “the best kept secret in West Palm Beach.”
Palm Beach Online Registration
Sarasota Event
March 1, 2012
A Visit to Historic Spanish Point and Luncheon at the Oaks
Country Club in Sarasota, FL
Event Chair: Judy Veale ’70
Join Sarasota alumnae for an event to remember. Festivities include a private tram tour of Historic Spanish Point (a 30-acre museum boasting 5,000 years of history) and a cocktail reception and dinner catered by Michael’s on East. This is an exceptional opportunity to dine under the pergola, watching the sunset over Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Online Registration
Houston Event
April 12, 2012
Centennial Cocktail Reception in Houston, TX
Co-Chairs: Robin Angly ’66 and Elise Joseph ’70.
The event will be held at the Wade Wilson Art Gallery.
Enjoy an evening of cocktails with the Houston alumnae at the Wade Wilson Art Gallery. Founded in 2006, the Gallery showcases current international art trends in photography, painting, and sculpture.
Los Angeles Event
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Still in the initial planning stages with a date and venue yet
to be announced, this event will be a special one for
southern California alumnae.
Gala
October 25 -27, 2012
Reunion & Centennial Gala, Pine Manor, Chestnut Hill, MA
Future Event Locations
Locations where there is interest in planning a Centennial event are: Connecticut, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, New York, NY, Palm Beach, FL, S. California and Washington, D.C.
If you are interesting in volunteering on a committee or holding an event in your community, please contact Barbara Kirby, at the Pine Manor Alumnae office,
email address:KirbyBar@pmc.edu.
Past Events
Centennial Celebration Napa Weekend
April 15 - 16, 2011
at the Silverado Resort and Spa
Centennial Event Committee
Centennial Chair:
Elizabeth Van Orsdel Moulds ’64
Event Co-Chairs:
Barbara Williams Olmsted ’62 and Susan M. Scurich ’63
Commencement
May 15, 2011
Pine Manor College Campus
St. Louis Event
May 19, 2011 Piper Palm House at Tower Grove Park,
hosted by Jane Piper Gleason '72 and Davin Smallridge Wenner '68
Pine Manor Presidential Inauguration
October 14, 2011
Pine Manor College Campus
Formal Installation - 2:00 pm
Inaugural events for Alane K. Shanks, Ed.D., 10th President of Pine Manor College, will take place in conjunction with Reunion 2011 and the Centennial Kick-Off Picnic. Seminars are scheduled for Thursday and Friday morning, October 13 and 14, with the Installation Ceremony on Friday, October 14 at 2:00 pm.
Centennial Kickoff Picnic
October 16, 2011
Pine Manor College Campus
Picnic on the beautiful meadow by the pond. Watch or participate in family fun and games for all ages. Team up with current Gator athletes for a campus-wide Mystery Clue Search or join the student Centennial Club for other fun activities. Birthday cake and singing of the Alma Mater at 1:30 pm.
Chicago Luncheon
October 19, 2011
Women's Athletic Club
Chicago, Illinois
hosted by Nancy Lindberg Bodeen and Suzanne Tobey Smart