Alumni Pause for Retreat
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n Nov. 20 and 21, 2015, about two dozen Crusaders took part in an overnight alumni retreat at the Campion Renewal Center in Weston, Mass. Every decade from the 1960s through the 2010s was represented. With a weekend theme of “Gratitude and Hope,” the retreatants enjoyed silent reflection and prayer just before the start of the Thanksgiving holiday and the Advent season. The anticipated 2016 opening of the College’s new Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center will bring an array of new retreat opportunities for alumni. ■
Mark Your Calendars
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ake sure to circle the following dates for upcoming HCAA events. From expanding your learning to lending a helping hand, there’s something for everyone.
MARCH/APRIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
Join your regional club for our annual Holy Cross Cares Day of service this spring (above right). All are welcome to volunteer at various sites across the country. Stay tuned for regional dates and locations.
Connect with current Holy Cross faculty members in the annual “Classroom Revisited” on campus (above left). Look for invitations in early February and decide which class you’d like to try.
Remember what it was like to be a newly minted Holy Cross graduate? Welcome the soonto-graduate Class of 2016 into the alumni ranks at the HCAA’s Senior Reception on campus. ■
Winter = Big Fun
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inter Homecoming is Saturday, Feb. 6, and you won’t want to miss the fun. Enjoy the warmth of campus as you catch up with friends and share what makes Mount St. James special. Bring your family—there are lots of activities and events! For the full schedule, go to holycross.edu/alumni/ crusaders-connect/ homecoming.
Here’s a sampling of what’s in store: • Family Skate & Swim • Legacy Family Event • Dance Class with Student Dance Club • Kimball Brunch • Free Family Movie • Men’s Basketball v. Bucknell • A Cappella Showcase • Alumni & Friends Post-Game Reception • Women’s Ice Hockey v. Franklin Pierce (Pink the Rink Game) And stay tuned for info on a Holy Cross Homecoming Challenge to be held over 36 hours on Feb. 5 and 6. ■
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