On Wednesday, Sept. 16, ten of us enthusiastically discussed “Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan. We agreed that the author is a gifted storyteller with great descriptive powers who has created memorable characters and interesting relationships.

The Smith College Club of the Peninsula Annual Meeting 2020 was fun and engaging, and we got things done! 22 members were in attendance ranging from classes of 1961 through 2016. Here’s the synopsis…

A group of seven met [virtually] on Wednesday, August 19, to discuss Bryan Stevenson’s book “Just Mercy” and the movie based on it. We found the book upsetting, sad, engaging but not eloquent, impressive. Its structure, with the central story stretched out and interrupted, was frustrating but also created suspense…

Seven of us gathered [virtually] on Wednesday, July 15, to discuss Dava Sobel’s “Galileo’s Daughter,” which we agreed is mistitled. Although some of us found it dry and/or hard to get into, we all were glad we’d read it, learning more about Galileo, science and his contributions to it…

Another virtual meet-up full of joy and laughter. Is there anything better than a (virtual) room full of Smithies? (Answer: NOPE)

Our first virtual Happy Hour! In which we got very good at Zoom backgrounds and had way too much fun reenacting the Brady Bunch intro sequence.

On March 18th, the Book Club met to discuss “Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou.

Our first virtual meet-up in the time of COVID - so wonderful to see happy, friendly faces and everyone’s Smith swag!

We had a classy evening at Calave in Palo Alto on Feb 27th where the food and delicious wine pairings impressed. We sampled a lovely Italian Sangiovese and a Syrah from Oregon, and came up with some great ideas for new Palo Alto events.

On Wednesday the 19th, eight of us (supplemented by emailed comments from a regular who couldn't attend) met to discuss "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman.

On Feb. 19th, Smithies teamed up for Trivia Night as the "Wandering Menstruals" at Katie Bloom's in Campbell and killed it. Period.

We had such a fun happy hour at Stein's in Mountain View!

On January 15th, the Book club convened to discuss the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo.

On January 12th, a mixed group of prospective students, admitted students (class of 2024!), and Smith alumnae gathered for our annual hot cider party at the home of Laura Selznick (class of '68).

We gathered in early December to share some sweet treats and reunite with fellow Smithies!

Representation at College Fairs is critical to ensure prospective students are aware of Smith.

The Annual Meeting and Potluck was held on September 8th at the home of Laura Hyatt '89. Twenty-five alumnae attended and enjoyed meeting up with fellow Smithies.

We sponsored our third annual community service event to benefit Loved Twice.

This year’s special guest was Brent Durbin, associate professor of Government, who came to share his research on how the 21st-century big data revolution is affecting politics and social change.