Friday, July 19, 2013

Noon     Registration Begins at the Soda Center

9 a.m.  - 2 p.m.   Golf Outing $60/golfer
Kick off the weekend on the links of Boundary Oaks Golf Course in Walnut Creek.  Call or email the golf course to reserve your tee time and pay your greens fees at 925-934-4775 Ext. 13 or mwiese@playboundaryoak.com.

7 p.m.     Townhouse Kick-Off Party (Lower Townhouses) $20/person
Just like the good ol' days! All reunion classes are invited to come back to the dorms to kick-off Reunion Weekend with a keg party in the lower townhouse quad. Price includes taco bar, beer and wine.

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Class of '63 Pre-Reunion Party (Christian Brothers' Private Enclosed Garden) $25/person
Members of the Class of '63 are invited to a reunion kick-off event catered by local favorite, Kinder's BBQ, in the Brothers' beautiful private garden on campus. 
To RSVP, visit the reunion rsvp page and go to the "Special Class Events" section at the bottom of the page, or call SMC Alumni office at 925-631-8744.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

8 a.m.     Registration (Soda Center)
Swing by the Soda Center first to pick up your weekend goodies and the keys to your room.

8-10 a.m.     Breakfast (Oliver Hall) $8/person at the door
Fuel up in the newly renovated dining hall for an action-packed Saturday! The price includes all-you-can-eat hot breakfast. Pay at the door. 

10 a.m. & 11 a.m.    Campus Historical Tour (Meet in front of the Chapel)
Join us for a unique tour of campus, complete with tales of Gael lore going back to the Moraga campus’ first days in 1928. The tour will conclude at the new memorabilia display in the visitor center.

10-11 a.m.     Alumni Admissions Program Training (Zocchi Lounge)
Join fellow Alumni in Zocchi Lounge to learn about recent developments in admissions and enrollment, and hear about various opportunities for alumni to help the Admissions Office recruit upcoming classes of Gaels.

10-12 p.m.     Visit the Saint Mary’s Legacy Garden (Behind Claeys South)
Don’t miss your chance to visit this half-acre student-run garden plot nestled in the hill behind Claeys South Residence Hall. The pesticide-free garden utilizes waste from Oliver Hall, Café Louis and Catering Services to create compost for growing fresh vegetables served in the dining hall! A garden steward will be on hand to give you a tour and provide some fresh garden goodies for you to take away!

11:00-12:00 p.m.      SMC’s Newest Projects (Garaventa)
Get an exciting tour of SMC’s newest campus projects with Saint Mary’s Vice President for Development Keith Brant. Explore the new ballpark, visit the site of the new student recreation and aquatics center about to break ground and hear about plans for the state-of-the-art learning commons.

Noon-2 p.m.     Family Picnic (De La Salle Quad) $15/person; $8/children
Bring the whole family to enjoy the afternoon sunshine on the De La Salle Hall lawn. The kids will love the bounce house, Gael mascot, carnival treats and face painting, while you catch up with classmates and groove to the music from the DJ. Price includes barbeque lunch, beer and wine.

2-4 p.m.     Live Music (Redwood Grove)
Relive your College days and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the Redwood Grove, featuring a live band, park games and beer.

2-3 p.m.     Lifelong Learning at SMC, The Philosophy of Wine
Introduce yourself to great wines from around the world with a one-hour seminar on wine, thought and language. Be prepared to swirl, sniff and sip several vintages and varietals during this interactive tasting.

2-3 p.m.     Saint Mary’s Storytelling – Big Moments in History (Galileo 201)
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join former President Brother Mel Anderson, FSC ’51; SMC Hall of Famer and long-time coach Bob Hagler ’50 and Professor Lawrence Cory ’39 for shared stories of SMC from the perspectives of the administration, athletics and academics. Relive many of the College’s historical moments through first-hand accounts from the men who lived them. And don’t leave without purchasing a signed copy of Brother Mel’s new memoir, Years of Yearning, to get the whole story!

3-7:30 p.m.     Bookstore is Open
Is that sweatshirt or tee looking a little tattered and threadbare? Update your wardrobe with new Saint Mary’s and Gael gear from the campus bookstore.

5-6 p.m.     Reunion Mass (Chapel)
Join all classes for this special reunion memorial mass.

6-7:30 p.m.     Cocktail Hour hosted by Brother President Ronald Gallagher, FSC ’69 (Chapel Plaza)
Get the evening started in style with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as the sun sets on the Chapel Plaza.

7-7:30 p.m.     Class Photos (Chapel Plaza)
Join fellow classmates for a commemorative group photo on the Chapel steps before heading to your class reunion dinner.

7:30 p.m.     Class Reunion Dinners (Various Locations) $50/person
Celebrate your class reunion over dinner in various locations around campus. Price includes a prime rib dinner (vegetarian options available) and a hosted beer and wine bar.

9-11 p.m.     Reunion Dance (Moraga Room, Soda Center)
After dinner, meet back up in the Moraga Room of the Soda Center to dance the night away to music spanning throughout the decades. Plus, hit the photo booth for a commemorative snapshot of the night.

9-11 p.m.     Reunion Lounge is Open (Claeys Lounge, Soda Center)
Head to Claeys Lounge to enjoy a hosted bar and light music, while continuing your conversations with classmates and friends.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

8-11 a.m.     Breakfast (Oliver Hall) $8/person at the door
Fill up with a hearty breakfast before saying your goodbyes. Price includes all-you-can-eat hot breakfast.

8-11 a.m.    Check out of dorms (Soda Center)
Return your keys to the Soda Center before hitting the road.

Questions?

Contact the Alumni Office at (925) 631-8744 or events@stmarys-ca.edu.