Since 1924

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University Club meetings and programs are now in-person.

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

The Club President and Members Welcome You

“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
E Mail : jtowns2@att.net

UClub first-time guest

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.

November 2024 Programs

November 5

“The Joys and Challenges of Local Theater”

Speaker – Beatrice Casagran, director of Ophelia’s Jump Productions

Beatrice Casagran will talk about her 20 years of experiences leading theater productions in the Claremont area.

A theatrical educator, actor, director, and producer, Beatrice co-founded Ophelia’s Jump Productions in 2012 with a mission to produce works that invite questioning and spark discourse while providing meaningful opportunities to underrepresented artists. Since that time Ophelia’s Jump has grown from an itinerant company renting space at clubs, galleries, and other theaters to an established and critically acclaimed non-profit theater company with theater space in Upland.

Casagran led Ophelia’s Jump in launching the annual Claremont Midsummer Shakespeare Festival, which includes Shakespower Camp for young performers and a paid internship program. Ophelia’s Jump was honored as the Claremont Non-Profit of the Year for 2016 for its work in the community, including the Theatre for Good Program.

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
Lunch is $20 for members and guests (subsidized by the Club)

November 12

“Pomona Valley History 1830 – 1870”

Speaker – Debra Clifford, president of the Historical Society of Pomona

Learn about the interesting history of the Pomona Valley! The goal of the Historical Society of Pomona, founded in 1916, is to make the rich and diverse history of the Pomona Valley become a meaningful part of people’s lives. For many years, tourists and locals have visited and toured these historic sites: Casa Primera de Palomares, Adobe de Palomares, Phillips Mansion, the Currier home, and Spadra cemetery. Unfortunately, on Sept. 29, 2024, one of the historical buildings had a fire – the society accepts any help.

Debra Clifford is the current president of HSPV, in her 8th year. She taught English for many years, retired, and studied history. In so doing, she also found a love for telling stories.