Since 1924
Dear University Club members and friends, The University club has returned to in-person meetings at the Sycamore Room at the Doubletree Hotel. To encourage all members and guests to attend, the luncheons served at our gatherings at the Doubletree will be available for just $20.00, a very deep discount being subsidized by the club. We look forward to your attendance and participation. David Sonner, President “Thank you for your interest in the University Club of Claremont. We are enthusiastic about our 100 years of continuous active engagement in the Claremont community. As a guest, you are always welcome to our meetings. We provide informative programs on a range of topics and enjoy the camaraderie as we meet and have lunch at the Doubletree Hotel. As a University Club member, we take pride in our Grants and Scholarship programs which provide educational support as well as High School scholarships. We hope you might consider joining as a member of the University Club of Claremont. “ John Townswick, President 2024-2025 We invite you to be our guest at any upcoming luncheon meeting of the University Club of Claremont, held the second and fourth Tuesdays of most months (first two Tuesdays of November and December), at the Doubletree Hotel in Claremont. We gather at 11:30, have a good lunch at 12:00, and enjoy an intellectually stimulating program before adjourning about 1:30. The current lunch price is $20, but you will be our first-time guest by bringing or referring to this ticket. In order to be included in our lunch count, we need your RSVP to secretary@universityclubofclaremont.org by noon of the Saturday before the luncheon through December 2024. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Peter Hildago Peter Hildago will talk about current and future events and construction at Mt. San Antonio College – the largest single campus community college in the western U.S., which currently serves about 70,000 students. His elected office represents north Pomona, San Dimas, La Verne, and south Glendora. Peter is a government affairs executive in the telecommunications industry, with over 20 years of experience in both public and private industry leading public affairs and communication teams. He previously served as press secretary for former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan. Giving back to the youth of the greater Los Angeles area has been a longtime priority for Trustee Hidalgo. He is a board member for Just Us 4 Youth, Los Angeles County Fair Association, LAs BEST, and University of La Verne. He also served as past chair of the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. Ecuadorian-born Peter attended Citrus College, where his experience as a student leader set the course for his professional life in public affairs. He later earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Azusa Pacific University in Organizational Leadership. In-Person Meeting! Held in the Sycamore Room, Doubletree Inn, 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont 11:30 am: social time * 12:00 am: lunch * 1:00 pm: speaker Claremont High School Chamber Singers This concert is great way to start the holiday season. Join us and bring spouses and friends! In-Person Meeting! Held in the Sycamore Room, Doubletree Inn, 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont 11:30 am: social time * 12:00 noon: lunch * 1:00 pm: speaker 
University Club meetings and programs are now in-person.
The Club President and Members Welcome You
E Mail : jtowns2@att.net
UClub first-time guest
December 2024 Programs
December 3
“What’s Happening at Mt. San Antonio College”
Speaker – Peter Hildago, Vice President of Mt. SAC Board of Trustees
Lunch is $20 for members and guests (subsidized by the Club)December 10
“Live Holiday Music”
Performers – The Claremont High School Chamber Singers
The award-winning Claremont High School Chamber Singers will perform wonderful songs for us from around the world. Their new director is Kyle Ward.
Lunch is $20 for members and guests (subsidized by the Club)
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