October 2023 Book Club Meeting

Our spooky October book club meeting included a Jack-o'-lantern charcuterie board, delicious Chili and spooky tombstone pudding cups.

Notre Dame Game Watch

Over 50 ND Club of Chicago and SMC Chicago East Club members attended a joint game watch on October 7th at Moe’s Cantina - Wrigleyville.

Winter Coat Drive

We will be collecting new or gently used winter coats and jackets this fall for Refugee Community Connection. Please see our Amazon list if you’d like to buy a new coat.

September 2023 Book Club Meeting

The Saint Mary’s Chicago East book club met on September 13th to discuss the Pulitzer Prize winning book, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

Call for Donations: Founders' Day

Do you own a small business? Manage a local boutique? Run a side hustle? If you are able to donate, we would love to feature your business and talents in the raffle or silent auction!

Summer/Fall 2023 Book Club Picks

Join the Saint Mary’s Chicago East book club in reading our book picks for July - December! Check out the book picks and read along with us.

First Year Send Off: Class of 2027

The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Alumnae Club hosted current students, young alumnae and parents to send off the SMC Class of 2027.

Spring Spirits 2023

We had a great turnout for our 2023 Spring Spirits event! We were able to raise over $2,000 to benefit the Saint Mary’s Chicago East Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Winter/Spring 2023 Book Club Picks

Join the Saint Mary’s Chicago East book club in reading our book picks for January - June! Check out the book picks and read along with us.

February 2023 Book Club Meeting

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the genre for our February book pick was romance. It was a great evening enjoying some Valentine’s Day desserts and discussing the book.

2023 Galentine's Happy Hour

Our first meeting of 2023 was a Galentine’s Happy Hour at City Winery in West Loop for a casual evening of drinks and snacks. Thanks to everyone who came out!

2022 Holiday Happy Hour

Our annual Holiday Happy Hour had a great turnout and enjoyed some holiday treats, brainstormed for future club events and put together over 30 care packages.

Fall 2022 Happy Hour

We hosted our Q3 Board Meeting and Happy Hour at the Hampton Social. It was so great to see so many Belles and we are looking forward to our next happy hour!

Summer Spirits 2022

We had a great turnout for our 2022 Summer Spirits event! We were able to raise over $5,700 to benefit the Saint Mary’s Chicago East Endowed Scholarship Fund.

Summer/Fall 2022 Book Club Picks

Join the Saint Mary’s Chicago East book club in reading our book picks for June - November! Check out the book picks and read along with us.

2021 Presidential Visit

2021 Presidential Visit

We had a wonderful evening welcoming Saint Mary’s College President, Dr. Katie Conboy, to Chicago. She gave an update on the College and plans for the future.

2019 Holiday Happy Hour

Thank you to everyone who attended our Holiday Happy Hour! We enjoyed some festive snacks and put together final exam care packages for the Saint Mary’s Chicago-area first years.

2019 Founders' Day Celebration

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2019 Founders’ Day celebration with mass at Old St. Pats and then brunch at City Winery.