AADC Young Alumnae Network Hosts

YANoween Fall Festivities

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Ruth Schilling Hennessy Alumnae Center | 1:00-3:00 pm

All alumnae, friends and children are invited to stop by for a spell at this year’s event. Join the fun, including apple cider, treats, pumpkin painting and a costume parade (optional)! Bring your favorite “Fall or Halloween-themed”appetizers or desserts (see registration for details). Register by September 29.

Washington D.C. Regional Connection Group Gathering

Celebrating Community and Connection:

Exploring the National Portrait Gallery!

Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:30 am | National Portrait Gallery

3:00 pm | The Courtyard Cafe at the National Portrait Gallery

When alumnae gather, we learn from one another, support one another, and enjoy our unique alumnae spirit. Chair Dr. Shireen Lewis will join us, as well as AADC Executive Director Eileen Cotter, who will share Associate Alumnae happenings and highlights of our Strategic Plan.

RSVP by September 30, to Lizethe Martinez '13 at lmartinez@douglassalumnae.org or 732-659-9630.

New Jersey Regional Connection Group Gathering

Connect Over Coffee & Conversation in Brigantine, NJ!

Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:30-3:30 pm

Celebrate sisterhood by joining other shore area alumnae and friends! We will celebrate our common bonds, connect or reconnect and share Association news. Special thanks to our host Jeanne Fox '75.

RSVP by September 29, to Lizethe Martinez '13 at lmartinez@douglassalumnae.org or 732-659-9630.

AADC New Jersey Regional Connection Group Theater Outing

Performance of The Unexpected 3rd

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Reception 12:00 pm l Performance 2:00 pm

New Brunswick's George Street Playhouse

Join Sharon Matlofsky Karmazin '67, George Street Playhouse Board President, AADC Executive Director Eileen Cotter, and alumnae and friends for "radical, rollicking rumination on the optimism of staying alive." Our theater outing starts with a light reception generously sponsored by Sharon at the George Street Playhouse Donor Lounge, followed by the show. Limited tickets available. Tickets are non-refundable. RSVP and tickets.

Participate in Your Alumnae Association at Fall Alumnae Council

Saturday, October 24, 2026 

Join us in person for the community, connection, and conversation that our alumnae association is known for! Fall Alumnae Council will take place at the Neilson Dining Hall, 177 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick NJ 08901. Registration opens at 8:30 am, with a light breakfast. The business meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am. Meetings of the Council are held at least twice each fiscal year and are open to Alumnae Council Representatives and all active members of the Association. We look forward to your participation. 

If you are unable to attend in person, register now to attend virtually. Digital attendee instructions will be sent closer to the event date. The virtual doors will open at 8:45 am and the meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am.

Please note: Immediately following Fall Alumnae Council, the AADC will host the 2026 AADC Society of Excellence Luncheon and Induction Ceremony. More information about our honorees and registration details will be available soon.

RSVP and register for Fall Alumnae Council by October 14, 2026.