Belles at the Blackhawks 2025

We had a great group of Belles attend our annual Blackhawks game. It was a fun Sunday afternoon that featured some delicious food!

March 2025 Dinner Belles

For our March Dinner Belles outing, we met up at Trivoli Tavern in West Loop for a great dinner with six Belles.

March 2025 Book Club Meeting

Our book club met on March 13th to discuss this month’s book - a NYT Bestseller, The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasgow.

St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour

On March 4th, we hosted an early St. Patrick’s Day happy hour at Fado Irish Pub with a great group of 10 Belles.

ND & SMC Young Alumni Speed Dating

We had a great group of 50 Irish and Belles attend for a fun evening of speed dates, drinks and appetizers at Barcocina.

February Senior Alumni Lunch

The monthly Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College Senior Alumni lunch was at Emerald Loop Bar & Grill in February.

February 2025 Dinner Belles

For our February Dinner Belles outing, we met up at Basil Leaf Cafe in Lincoln Park for some delicious Italian food.

February 2025 Book Club Meeting

Our book club met on February 5th for a Galentine’s celebration. This month’s book was "Lovely One” by Ketanji Brown Jackson.

January 2025 Dinner Belles

We kicked off our 2025 monthly dinner club with dinner at Butcher and the Bear during Chicago Restaurant Week.

Service Event - January LPCS Dinner

In January, we partnered with the ND Club of Chicago to make dinner at Lincoln Park Community Services for 50 residents.

January 2025 Book Club Meeting

Our book club met on January 9th for the first meeting of 2025. This month’s book was "Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.

2024 Year in Review

Check out our brief video recap and read on to see the Saint Mary’s College Chicago East Alumnae Club 2024 Year in Review.

Ugly Sweater Happy Hour

On December 19th, the ND Club of Chicago and SMC Chicago East Club hosted an Ugly Sweater Party at She-nannigans.

Senior Alumni Christmas Lunch

On December 12th, the group hosted a Christmas lunch at the Kerryman and had great group of 22 Irish, Belles and all ages attend.

December 2024 Book Club Meeting

Our book club met on December 12th for the final meeting of 2024. This month’s book was "In a Holidaze" by Christina Lauren.

Book Club Picks 2025

Join the Saint Mary’s Chicago East book club and read along with us during 2025! Check out the monthly book picks and attend a meeting.

December 2024 Board Outing

A few of our SMC Chicago East Club board members had a board outing to the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights on December 2nd.

November 2024 Book Club Meeting

Our book club met on November 20th to discuss this month's book, The Rose Code by Kate Quinn and for a “booksgiving” potluck.

2024 Holiday Happy Hour

On November 7th, we hosted our annual holiday happy hour and final exam care package event with 14 Belles at Butch McGuire’s.

2024 Founders' Day Celebration

We had a great group of 30 Belles gather for Mass at St. Clement & brunch at Galway Arms to celebrate Founders’ Day.