![]() ![]() November 2020 Families Enjoy a Virtual Glimpse of Island Life Loomis Chaffee hosted a Virtual Family Visit October 29–30 in place of the annual on-campus Family Weekend this year in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Connect to the family visit webpage to see familiar faces and places as well as a video overview of campus life and learning this fall. Check out recorded presentations that feature Pelican alumni Scott MacClintic '82 and Stacy-Ann "Ro" Rowe '97! #GivingTuesday: December 1 #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Join members of the Loomis Chaffee community during this celebration of giving and make your gift to the 2020-21 Annual Fund. Your support of the Annual Fund provides critical resources for every aspect of life at Loomis Chaffee. Visit Loomis Chaffee's giving page to make your gift. Thank you! Elm Trees Planted for Ecosystem Study Scientists from the Nature Conservancy and Loomis Chaffee students and faculty planted disease-resistant American elm trees along the Joffray Trail, named for faculty legend Don Joffray, on the Island as part of a project related to preserving the ecosystems of the Connecticut River floodplain.
Upcoming Virtual Events Pelican Peace of Mind Meditation with Nancy Covello Murray '83 Tuesday, November 10 12:15 p.m. EST Take a brief respite from your day and the challenges of 2020! Certified yoga instructor Nancy Covello Murray '83 will lead fellow alumni in a 45-minute meditation class on Tuesday, November 10, at 12:15 p.m. EST. No previous experience is necessary to join this session that will bring some calm to your day. Register for tomorrow's session.
Webinar for Alumni with Head of School Sheila Culbert Wednesday, November 18 7 p.m. EST Loomis Chaffee alumni are invited to join Head of School Sheila Culbert for a State of the School presentation on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. EST. Sheila's webinar will feature an update on campus life and a Q&A session. Please register and then join Sheila's informational webinar event.
Culinary Conversation, Cooking and Holiday Cheer with Terry Jacobs Walters '84 Saturday, December 5 4:30 p.m. EST Mark your calendars for a night of "Clean-ish Food" with best-selling cookbook author and Loomis Chaffee alumna, Terry Jacobs Walters '84, on Saturday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m. EST. This online gathering is part cooking class, part virtual hangout. Spread some good cheer, get your aprons on, and register today!
Loomis Chaffee Magazine Connect to the Loomis Chaffee Magazine webpage to read the Summer 2020 issue and Web Extras.
Share Your Story! Readers tell us they're interested in what alumni from across the Loomis Chaffee community are doing. Connect to the Alumni News Note submission link to share your story.
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