Events

UCLA Football Game Watching Events
Date: November 7, 2009 Details: The Bruins are looking to save their chances to make it into a bowl game with a win this weekend against Washington. Join alumni in cheering on the Bruins on SATURDAY, November 7th at 3:30pm ET vs. Washington. The UCLA Club of New York will be watching the game at: Southern Hospitality 1460 Second Ave. Between 76th and 77th Streets http://www.southernhospitalitybbq.com We will be alternating game watching locations with throughout the year. Check back often for up-to-date NYCBruins game watching information! Next games: - November 14: UCLA vs. Washington State at 5pm ET - TBD - November 21: UCLA vs. Arizona State - TBD - November 28: UCLA vs. USC at 10pm ET - See RIVALRY WEEK EVENTS BELOW GO BRUINS!!! 2009-20010 UCLA Football Season Schedule Contact Information: For more information, email Joe Megie.
PAC-10 Flag Football
Date: November 7, 2009 Details: This Saturday, November 7th, come join fellow PAC-10 alums in a flag football game on Central Park's North Meadow Field “F” from 1:30pm until 3:30pm. (The field is closer to the east side of the park.) Flag football continues every Saturday through November. Check out the Central Park website for the exact ball field location. If the weather looks questionable, call Central Park's ball field conditions hot line to confirm that the fields are open. If they're open we're playing. Call (212) 628-1036 then press 1, then 2, then 808 for North Meadow fields. Please CLICK HERE to read the Pac-10 Flag Football Rules. Contact Information: Please RSVP to Joe Megie if you plan on coming out.
Bruin Brunch Club
Date: November 15, 2009 Details: In the same spirit as Dinner for 12 Strangers, the UCLA Club of New York brings you the Bruin Brunch Club! Sunday is for brunch in New York City and with so many great places to try like Sarabeth's, Isabella's, Jing Fong, Balthazar, Calle Ocho and many more, why not try them with Bruin alum! There will be a brunch set up every month...Check out each restaurant's menu! Join Bruin alumni you may, or may not know, for a relaxing and satisfying mixer and meal at a New York brunch place: 11/15/09 at 1:00pm - Vintage Irving (NFL Football and Brunch) http://www.vintageirvingnyc.com/ RSVP to Joe 12/13/09 at 1:00pm - Vento http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/vento/index.php RSVP to Kim 1/10/10 at 1:00pm - Macondo http://www.macondonyc.com/ RSVP to Sophia 2/7/10 at 12:30pm - Fiddle Sticks Pub & Grill http://www.fiddlesticksnyc.com/ RSVP to Jacqueline 3/22/10 at 11:00am - Pain de Quotidien (72nd and CPW) http://www.lepainquotidien.com/ RSVP to Robin This event is open to all Bruins and will be conducted on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Priority will be given to those who have not participated before. Estimated cost per person is $20-$35 depending on your order. Please note that the restaurants listed are the intended location but the final location is dependent on reservation availability. Contact Information: If you have a brunch suggestion, would like to host a brunch, or have any questions, please email Danilo Torres.
UCLA Book Club November Meeting
Date: November 17, 2009 Details: Join fellow Bruin alumni for our monthly book group meeting. Held the third Tuesday of every month. Book:"The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan Date/Time: Tuesday, November 17th at 7:30pm Location:TBD (e-mail for address) Upcoming books: December: "Norse Code" by Greg van Eekhout January: "Then We Came to The End" by Joshua Ferris RSVP Date: November 17, 2009 Contact Information: For more information please contact Kristine Ekman. (Book suggestions always welcome!)
RIVALRY WEEK - UCLA vs. USC Guest Bartending and Trivia Night
Date: November 20, 2009 Details: On Friday, November 20th, we'll kick off rivalry week with an alumni guest bartender from both UCLA and USC at: Location to be announced... The alumni bartenders will work (yes, USC grads will actually work) behind the bar to earn tips, which will be donated to our respective schools' local scholarship fund. Large tips will be appreciated!!! (For all the USC graduates, the absurd cost of your tuition is not a reason to stiff the tip jar!) The bar will also be hosting a UCLA vs. USC Trivia game so be prepared to let the Trojoans know who's the smartest after all!!! RSVP Date: November 18, 2009 Contact Information: For more information, to volunteer as a guest bartender, or to join the trivia team, please email Joe.
RIVALRY WEEK - 5th Annual UCLA vs. USC Flag Football Game
Date: November 21, 2009 Details: The mighty Bruin alumni will battle their Trojan counterparts in a game of flag football. On Saturday, November 21st from 1pm until 3:00pm, come join fellow UCLA and USC alums in a flag football game at Central Park's North Meadow Field “F.” (The field is closer to the east side of the park.) Check out the Central Park website for the exact ball field location. If the weather looks questionable, call Central Park's ball field conditions hot line to confirm that the fields are open. If they're open we're playing. Call (212) 628-1036 then press 1, then 2, then 808 for North Meadow fields. Winner gets the replica Victory Bell/Trophy! Please CLICK HERE to read the Pac-10 Flag Football Rules. RSVP Date: November 20, 2009 Contact Information: For more information or to RSVP, email Joe.
UCLA Basketball Game Watching Events
Date: November 26, 2009 Details: The Bruins are pushing through non-conference play and will be tested in the 76 Classic Basketball Tournament! The UCLA Club of New York will be holding game watching events for every UCLA televised game starting November 26th! - Thursday, November 26th - Round 1 of the 76 Classic Tournament vs. Portland at 11:00pm ET: Location to be announced... - Friday, November 27th - Round 2 of the 76 Classic Tournament vs. Butler/Minnesota at TBD: Location to be announced... - Sunday, November 29th - Finals of the 76 Classic Tournament - TBD: Location to be announced... ------------------------------------------ All game watching venues offer sound, seating and a full menu. We thank these local establishments for supporting the Bruins and they appreciate your patronage. 2009-2010 UCLA Men's Basketball Schedule Contact Information: For more information, contact Danilo.
Thanksgiving Dinner for 12 Strangers (Dinner for 6 x 2!)
Date: November 26, 2009 Details: Staying in New York for Thanksgiving and looking to share the holidays with the NYCBruins family? We're recreating the UCLA tradition, Dinner for 12 Strangers, but with an NYC and Thanksgiving twist. Due to NY apartment size limitations, we've created two "Dinners for 6 Strangers" hosted at a UCLA alum's home! Dinner #1: EAST VILLAGE Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 Strangers A UCLA alum will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner in the East Village. Get ready for some home cooked turkey and all the fixings! Space is limited, so sign up now! For more information or to RSVP, please email Sophia. Dinner #2: MURRAY HILL/KIPS BAY Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 Strangers Join Bruin Alum Alaine Handa and her boyfriend in their home in Manhattan for Thanksgiving. Enjoy unconventional dishes and find out what you can contribute to the dinner by sending your RSVP to Alaine. RSVP Date: November 22, 2009
RIVALRY WEEK - UCLA vs. USC Football Game Watching
Date: November 28, 2009 Details: If you haven't been to many games this season, THIS is the one to go to. Just think - 13-9! On Saturday, November 28th at 10pm, the Bruins take on the Trojans and will be playing the biggest game of their season, hoping to end the season on a good note. Dashing the Trojans hopes of their expected bowl game will be icing on the cake! The UCLA Club of New York will be watching the game at: Location to be announced... There will be a $5 cover which will benefit the UCLA Club of New York to help plan UCLA alumni events and will include the following specials to be announced. Due to the expected large turnout, RSVPs ARE MANDATORY and seating will be on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP list will be posted as soon as the venue has been announced. We will have the entire bar reserved for us, but you should get there as early as possible for best seating selection. For those of you who attended last year, there’s no place you’d rather be than next to HUNDREDS of other Bruins, doing the “8-Clap!” During the game a raffle and silent auction will be held to benefit UCLA scholarship fund. Contact Information: For more information or to volunteer to help, please email Joe.
Barnes and Noble Gift Wrapping Fundraiser for Scholarship - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Date: TBA: December, 2009 Details: Come join other Bruins donate their time to help raise funds for future Bruins! Volunteer to wrap gifts for scholarship at the: Barnes & Noble - Lincoln Triangle 1972 Broadway Broadway and 66th We are wrapping three nights in December (TBD) from 6pm - Midnight and need MANY volunteers to help wrap gifts each night. We particularly need volunteers who can arrive at 5:45pm, however, please let us know if you are able to help ANY time! Gift wrapping is free BN provides the supplies and 100 percent of tips go to scholarship! Contact Information: For more information, email Ann Kelsey.
UCLA-NUS Global Executive MBA - New York Information Session
Date: December 10, 2009 Details: The UCLA Anderson Alumni Office is holding a briefing session for their Dual Degree UCLA – NUS Global Executive MBA Program: New York Information Session - Thursday, December 10, 2009 The New York Palace Edison Suite 455 Madison Avenue (Between 50th and 51st Streets) 7:30pm - 8.30pm REGISTER NOW! Click here... This program is ideal for fully-employed executives seeking a high-level MBA education and are especially interested in learning about and conducting business in both Asia and the United States. For more information on the program, click here. Contact Information: If you have any questions or would like to speak to an alumna of the program, please email Bernadette.
Holiday Dinner for 12 Strangers
Date: December 25, 2009 Details: Staying in New York on the 25th and looking to share the holidays with the NYCBruins family? Regardless if you celebrate Christmas or any other special day, there's always a good reason to get together during the holiday season. We're recreating the UCLA tradition, Dinner for 12 Strangers, but with an NYC and Holiday twist. More details to come. Contact Information: If you are interested in hosting this dinner at your home or organizing it at a restaurant, please email Danilo for more information.
UCLA Club of New York Board Meeting
Date: January 13, 2010 Details: Become more involved with the UCLA Club of New York. Help plan events and meet new people. Join us for our quarterly board meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at 7:30pm. RSVP Date: January 12, 2010 Contact Information: For more information, email Danilo Torres.
NYCBruins Ice Skating at Wollman Rink in Central Park
Date: January 24, 2010 Details: Ice skate in Central Park at the Wollman Rink with the NYC Bruins! The New York skyline will be our backdrop as we skate under the stars amid the beauty of Central Park. Family and friends are encouraged to come also. Meet at 6:00 p.m in front of the main entrance. Sunday, January 24, 2009, 6-8pm Wollman Rink in Central Park Central Park South (59th Street) and 6th Avenue www.wollmanskatingrink.com Admission is $14 for adults, $5.50 for children, and skate rentals are $6. Best entrance to Central Park: Central Park South (59th Street) and 6th Avenue. Wollman Rink is a two minute walk into Central Park from this entrance. Follow the footpath directly into the park. Contact Information: Please RSVP so that we can get a proper headcount and possibly qualify for group pricing. RSVP to Danilo.
Silver and Gold Bruins Networking Event - SAVE THE DATE!
Date: January 29, 2010 Details: Please join Bruin alumni who graduated 25 or more years ago for another great networking dinner on January 29, 2010 at 7pm at: Cucharamama Restaurant 233 Clinton St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 Corner of 3rd and Clinton St. http://www.cucharamama.com/ More details to come! RSVP Date: January 27, 2010 Contact Information: For more information, please email Jessica.
PAC-10 Ski trip to Killington, VT
Date: February 19, 2010 Details: Winter is just around the corner. Dust off your boots, wax those skis and snowboards, throw on that old beanie, and let's hit the slopes! A weekend up at Killington, VT on February 19-21 sound good to you? Let us know if this is something that tickles your fancy, floats your boat, butters your biscuit...you get the idea. If there is enough interest, we'll try to make it happen. All Bruins and PAC-10 alums are invited to join. E-mail us ASAP. Contact Information: For more information, please email Sophia.
Dinners for 12 Strangers: An International Event
Date: March 6, 2010 Details: On Feb. 27, Feb. 28 and March 6, Dinners for 12 Strangers will become a global phenomenon! SAVE THE DATES!!! Dinners for 12 Strangers is a UCLA tradition designed to bring Bruins from all generations together to meet other alumni, students and faculty, and enjoy good conversation over dinner. The UCLA Club of New York has had its own dinners in the past, but this year is the first time Dinners for 12 Strangers is being coordinated as a global UCLA event. So far, we have one proud NYCBruin alumna hosting a dinner on March 6, 2010. More details to come as the date grows nearer. Check back often! RSVP Date: January 15, 2010 Contact Information: For more information hosting a Dinner for 12 Strangers on any one of the above dates, please email Angela Scales, visit http://www.UCLAlumni.net/Dinners, or call 310-206-2426.
Bruin Spring Tea
Date: April 11, 2010 Details: It's spring time so come join us for our Annual Bruin Tea on Sunday, April 11, 2009 at 2pm at: Alice's Tea Cup Chapter 2 156 East 64th Street at Lexington Ave. http://www.alicesteacup.com/chapter2/ We will be ordering a la carte, so you can order as much or as little as you wish! Enjoy fresh scones, a wide assortment of teas that are brewed to perfection, and of course, great company. RSVP Date: April 8, 2010 Contact Information: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sophia.