SCCW Holiday Tea
Sunday, December 13, 2026
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The Watergate Hotel
2650 Virginia Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20037
Join us on December 13th for our Annual Holiday Tea to gather, connect, and celebrate our shared Smith spirit this holiday season!
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RSVP: Please RSVP HERE and click on a link below to purchase a ticket
Tickets:
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General Admission - $80
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Young Alum (Class of 2015 and later) - $65
Need a sponsored ticket?
We want every Smithie who wishes to attend to be able to join us! If cost is a barrier, please reach out confidentially to SCCWPresident@gmail.com. We have sponsored tickets available.
Want to give back to DC Smithies?
Please consider making a donation towards sponsoring a fellow alum who might not otherwise be able to attend. Your support helps ensure every Smithie can share in the celebration. Click here to make a donation.
Assembling Final Exam Care Packages
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Silver Spring, MD
Join the Smith College Club of Washington to assemble care packages for current students who are heading into final exam season. Let's help Smithies finish the fall semester strong!
The location, an alum's home, is within walking distance of the Silver Spring Metro station. There's also free parking nearby, both on the street and in the county-run Bonifant & Dixon Garage.
(The exact address will be provided to registrants.)
Please use this form to sign up.
Community Events
Have a community event to share? Contact the communications team at sccwcomm@gmail.com.
Community events are hosted by affinity groups and shared for your convenience. The SCCW is not responsible for these events.
Past Events
See recorded past events, such as webinars, and corresponding materials. For more information and details on events prior to 2020, registered users may view past SCCW newsletters and e-blasts.
Winery Visit
September 26, 2026
Fleetwood Farm Winery in Virginia was the setting for an enjoyable fall afternoon of conversation.
SCCW 2026 Annual Meeting
September 20, 2026
Members gathered to elect officers and discuss ideas for future programs.
Mountain Day!
September 23, 2026
Mountain Day, Smith's traditional, surprise fall holiday, was signaled on campus with the ringing of bells. Local Smithies gathered in DC for an impromptu celebration.
Mentoring Social Hour
July 30, 2026
All club members were invited to our summer in-person social hour.
Annual Garden Party Benefiting the SCCW Scholarship Fund
May 31, 2026
In a beautiful garden in perfect weather, alums and guests enjoyed food, conversation and friendship Thank you to everyone who supported our Scholarship Fundraiser!
GWU Museum and Textile Museum
May 9, 2026
Alums visited this dual museum site in Washington, DC
Glenstone Museum Trip
April 11, 2026
Smithies explored the grounds and artwork at Glenstone Museum on a beautiful spring day.
Iftaar Dinner
March 7, 2026
Several members gathered at the home of an alum for an informal iftaar dinner to celebrate the Islamic month of Ramadan with fellow Smithies. All members were welcome. Iftaar is the sunset meal eaten by Muslims after a day of abstaining from food and drink.
Annual Holiday Tea
December 7, 2025
Alumnae and their guests met to celebrate friendship, connection, and our shared Smith spirit while kicking off the holiday season together.
Care Packages Party
November 16, 2025
Members gathered to assemble end-of-semester care packages for current students from the DMV. It was a fun opportunity to see familiar faces and meet other alums, while working to bring a little end-of-semester cheer to students.
Encouraging Voter Turnout
October 11, 2025
Smithies and other Seven Sisters alums gathered to write postcards to encourage voter turnout for the November Virginia gubernatorial elections.
Third Thursdays at the Phillips Collection
September 18, 2025
SCCW members joined this public, free opening for a night of art, sweets, and good company at the Phillips Collection in Washington!
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SCCW Current Student Mixer
August 10, 2025
Current students, including members of the class of 2029, parents, and alums gathered in D.C.
