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Join the funPCCW Regional Connections Day March 7, 2026
The Engagement Committee is pleased to announce the first-ever PCCW Regional Connections Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026! This will be a celebration of community, camaraderie, and the power of shared experiences. This special day is all about coming together to strengthen the bonds that make PCCW such a vibrant and inspiring network.
SEE BELOW FOR THE FULL LIST OF PCCW CONNECTIONS DAY EVENTS ON MARCH 7:
CALIFORNIA
Bay Area – Hike, 12:00 p.m. PT | Social, 3:00 p.m. PT
Hike: Lafayette Reservoir, 3849 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Social: Calicraft Tap Room, 1501 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Join fellow Bay Area PCCW members for a 2.7-mile paved hike around Lafayette Reservoir! Do some boating if walking/hiking is not your thing; Or if you want “epic” hiking you can hike the rim trail (6.5 miles, 1200 feet of elevation gain); Or you can mix it up (there are ways to do parts of both) – there’s something for everyone! We will stay at Lafayette Reservoir for about two hours, then we will head to the new Calicraft Brewing tap room that just opened up in downtown Walnut Creek! Special thanks to PCCW member Jennifer Leeds ’91, the onsite host for this event!
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Los Angeles – Coffee Meet Up | 2:00 p.m. PT
Bricks & Scones Café, 403 N Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004
Join fellow PCCW SoCal members for coffee and networking on this inaugural PCCW Connections Day. Special thanks to PCCW member Pretha Jobrani ’94 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LOS ANGELES EVENT!
COLORADO
Denver – Dessert & Cocktails | 3:00 p.m. MT
Baume Dessert Bar, 1701 Wynkoop Street Denver, Colorado 80202
Located inside Denver Union Station
Please join fellow PCCW members for some desserts and beverages at Baumé, which is located within Denver’s Union Station. Baume offers a timeless dessert experience offering classic favorites, European-inspired treats, and a curated list of Champagne. Special thanks to PCCW member Michelle Drake ’04 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE DENVER EVENT!
FLORIDA
Naples, FL – Social & Networking | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
M Waterfront Grille, 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd, Naples, FL 34103
Join fellow PCCW members of SW Florida for this social and networking event! It will be a fun get together and a great opportunity to get to know one another in a relaxed environment. Special thanks to PCCW member Lisa Ullmann ’81 who is the onsite contact for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE SW FLORIDA EVENT!
ILLINOIS
Chicago – Coffee Meet Up and Museum Tour | 11:00 a.m. CT
Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614
Join fellow Chicago-area members for a day at the Chicago History Museum. Meet PCCW member Jill Goldy MS ’78 (she’ll be wearing a red Cornell fleece vest) in the café to start the day with informal social time over coffee and/or an early lunch and then we’ll spend time touring the museum at our own pace. We will aim to tour the Aquí en Chicago exhibit, you can find more about it and other exhibits currently on display here.
Tickets are: Adults: $19 | Seniors (Age 65+): $17 and can be purchased at the museum. Additional information including parking and museum FAQ’s can be found on the Chicago History Museum website.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE CHICAGO EVENT!
INTERNATIONAL/VIRTUAL
International/Virtual – Hello, where in the world are you? Networking Social |
8:00 a.m. EST/ 1:00 p.m. GMT/ 2:00 p.m. CET/ 6.30 p.m. Indian Time/ 8:00 p.m. Thailand/ 9:00 p.m. HK, Singapore and Taiwan)
Zoom, link provided upon registration
Join us for this virtual social geared towards international members and domestic members who would like to connect virtually. We’ll socialize, network and have a BrightCrowd demo from Valerie Carvajal ’07, Engagement Committee Vice Chair so that we can continue to engage long after the event! We hope that you will join us! Special thanks to PCCW member Mabel Lee ’83 for hosting this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT!
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey – Montclair Art Museum Visit, 10:00 a.m. ET | Brunch, 12:00 p.m. ET
Montclair Art Museum: 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Brunch: Toast Montclair, 700 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
Join fellow NNJ-area members for a day at the Montclair Art Museum. Meet PCCW member Valerie Carvajal, CALS ’07 in the lobby. Enjoy a self-guided visit through the museum’s American and Native American art collections at your own pace.
See It Now, currently on display brings together bold, thought-provoking works from the collection of long-time Museum trustee Ann Schaffer and her husband, Mel Schaffer. For more than fifty years, the Schaffers have collected contemporary art with an adventurous spirit—following what moved them, challenged them, or sparked curiosity, rather than market trends.
Tickets are: Adults: $17 | Seniors (Age 65+): $12 and can be purchased at the museum. Additional information including parking and museum FAQ’s can be found Montclair Art Museum website.
Following the museum tour we will make the short walk to Toast Montclair for brunch.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NEW JERSEY EVENT!
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NEW YORK
NY: Brooklyn – Coffee Meet Up | 1:00 p.m. ET
Cuppa Hive, 428 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Join fellow PCCW members in Brooklyn at this popular local spot for coffee, pastry, light bites and networking on this inaugural PCCW Connections Day. It’s a fun, relaxed way to reconnect or make new Cornell connections in a casual setting. Special thanks to PCCW member Valisha Graves ’85 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NY BROOKLYN EVENT!
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NY: Ithaca at Cornell – Women’s Basketball Game | 1:00 p.m. ET
Newman Arena, Cornell University
As part of the nationwide PCCW Connections Day and Women’s History Month, Cornell Athletics welcomes PCCW members and guests for the final regular season women’s basketball game on Saturday March 7 at 1:00 pm at Newman Arena. Free courtside seats are offered on first-come, first-served basis. Additional free seats in the second row can also be reserved as part of this gathering. Special thanks to PCCW member Mary Grainger ’79 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW & RESERVE TICKETS
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NY: Long Island – Coffee Meet Up | 10:00 a.m. ET
Mongo’s Coffee Roasters and Lounge ,170 Michael Dr, Syosset, NY 11791
Calling all Long Island PCCW members! Let’s meet for coffee at this comfy coffee house to spend some time connecting. Special thanks to PCCW member Michelle Schneider ’87 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NY LONG ISLAND EVENT!
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NY: Manhattan – Italian Brunch | 12:00 p.m. ET
Osteria Laguna, 209 East 42nd Street between 3rd and 2nd, New York, NY 10017
Join us for a prix fixe Italian brunch to meet fellow PCCW members and celebrate Women’s History Month together. Brunch is $54 per person, paid upon registration to include the cost of our brunch. Brunch includes a salad course, entree, dessert, and a coffee/tea/soda.
If you have the time, read Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray, a historical novel about Frances Perkins, the first woman U.S. cabinet member, chronicling her journey from Progressive Era activist in New York City to FDR’s Secretary of Labor. For those of us able to squeeze some reading in, we can also discuss this great story at lunch! Special thanks to Geeta Kohli ’02 who is the onsite host for this event.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE NYC EVENT!
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NY: Westchester – Member Social | 3:00 p.m. ET
Sing Sing Kill Brewery, 75 Spring St, Ossining, NY 10562
Come join us at our Westchester County Regional Connection Day at a local Brewery located in Ossining, NY. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with PCCW Members locally and taste great beer from New York state. Other options are also available – as a NYS farm brewery, they offer farm ciders, wine, and distilled spirits. As for non-alcoholic drinks, they also serve Blessed Brew Kombucha & Saranac sodas. Special thanks to PCCW member Maria Fernandez JD’92 who is the onsite contact for this event.
Unfortunately, this event has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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VIRGINIA
VA: Clifton – Winery Meet Up | 3:00 p.m. ET
Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA. 20124
Join fellow PCCW members for an afternoon of wine and conversation at Paradise Springs Winery, located in historic Clifton, VA approximately 30 minutes southwest of Washington, DC. Special thanks to PCCW member Tina Atwell ’98 who is the onsite host for this event.
