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Scenes From The Summer
Member Appreciation Summer Party
Celebrate summer at the ultimate HCB social event of the season! Join us at one of Boston’s most exclusive venues for a night of revelry with stunning skyline views, delicious cocktails, and exquisite cuisine. Get social with fellow members and friends while soaking up the vibrant summer party atmosphere.
*Listen to last year’s summer party playlist.
Price per member: $45
Price per guest: $80
*Includes passed hors d'oeuvres, appetizers and two drink tickets.
AUGUST 2024
Sunday Brunch in Harvard Hall Children's Music Classes Upper Deck at Fenway Park
Bake at UMASS Club
vs. Astros
Tanglewood Yo-Yo Ma
Unveiling the New Veritas Lounge
A SLEEK REDESIGN FOR MODERN ELEGANCE AND COMFORT
Experience the essence of sophistication and comfort in the newly designed Veritas Lounge! Our stylish and modern ambiance fosters a sense of community, offering elegant, comfortable seating tailored for relaxing social gatherings.
Check out our summer menus!
BREAKFAST | BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER | DESSERT | COCKTAILS
& UPDATES
Access to Harvard Club of New York
Members of the Harvard Club of Boston and Harvard Club of New York will have access to each other’s clubhouse. Our agreement with HCNY allows visits by our members to the HCNY clubhouse four times per year (once per quarter, beginning 7/1/24) for up to seven days on each visit. During your stay you may dine, use their member workspace and other common spaces. A letter of introduction will be needed to gain access to HCNY. All charges incurred while visiting the HCNY shall be paid at the time of transaction. Members must pay by major credit card upon services rendered. Members may not charge any expenses back to their HCB account, and the HCB is not responsible for any charges left unpaid at the HCNY.
Please review the letter from Marcus DeFlorimonte outling the complete details of the agreement and how to take advanctage of this historical relationship.
Your Global Access To Clubs Across the Country and Around the World
You have privileged access to some of the most elite private clubs across the U.S. and around the world. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, being a part of the HCB community allows you to enjoy more than 170 premium venues that offer dining, accommodations, meeting rooms, fitness facilities and much more.
For those staying local this fall, take advantage of the Wianno Club located in the charming village of Osterville on Cape Cod. HCB members are invited to visit for overnight stays during the months of September (after Labor Day) and October.
While enjoying a stay in one of their lovely overnight rooms, guests have full access to the Club’s fabulous Donald Ross golf course, Har-Tru tennis courts, and beaches on freshwater Crystal Lake and saltwater Nantucket Sound.
The Wianno Club has a plethora of dining options as well, from lunch overlooking the Golf Course and Parker Pond to dinner on the deck with a sweeping view of Nantucket Sound. Executive Chef Michael J. Pillarella, CEC and his team never fail to impress guests with creative menus featuring seasonal, locally sourced food.
To check rates and availability and/or make reservations, please call the Wianno Club directly at (508) 428-6981 or email their Guest Services Manager, Phillip Rezende.
This New Member Perk is a Perfect Fit
As of September 1, 2024, the use of the HCB Fitness Center and access to the locker rooms will be included in your membership. The HCB fitness center provides you with comprehensive strength and conditioning equipment and facilities that will help you achieve your health goals in the convenience of your clubhouse.
LEARN MORE ABOUT FITNESS
Squash Programs For All Members
Contact Sharon Bradey to register or if you have any questions: sbradey@harvardclub.com or (617) 450-8481.
Intro To Squash Night
Are you thinking about trying Squash as a sport or fitness activity? If you are a beginner or never picked up a racket, our pro Sharon Bradey will take you through the basics and begin your journey to becoming a Squash aficionado!
September 20th – New Graduates
December 6th – New Members
February 7, 2025 – Families
April 11, 2025 – Women Only
Harvard University Squash Clinic, Exhibition
& Social
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
Get on-court instruction from the top nationally ranked Harvard Crimson Players! After the clinic, watch a competitive scrimmage between the Women’s & Men’s teams. Then, gather in ClubPub for a social that will include food and drinks.
Harvard players appearing will be:
Senior Captain – Brecon Welch
Sophomore – Lucie Stefanoni
Senior – Neel Joshi
Junior – Ishant Shah
Robert Banker Cup
August 19th – Signup Begins
September 7th – Entries Close
September 16th – Tournament Main Draw
November 15th – Finals & Presentations
Junior Squash Clinics
Every Saturday from September 14th – December 14th
9:00am – 9:45am New Players (5-7-years-old)
9:45am – 10:45am (7-11-years-old)
10:45am – 12:15pm (11-17-years-old)
Box Leagues
Begin September 9th
Play against fellow HCB members in a friendly and competitive environment.
What is a Box League? Boxes are made with 4-6 players in each box. All matches are self-scheduled, so you get to play at a time that is convenient for you and your opponent.
Contact Sharon Bradey to register or if you have any questions: sbradey@harvardclub.com or (617) 450-8481.
SQUASH COMING IN 2025
HCB Club Championships
HCB vs. HBS Match Play Tournament
Member/Guest Doubles Tournament
Doubles Clinics
A.R.T. Presents Gatsby
AUGUST 3RD | 2:00PM | LOEB DRAMA CENTER
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel The Great Gatsby comes to new life in this world-premiere musical with a score by international rock star Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine) and Oscar and Grammy Award nominee Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living). Gatsby is directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin with choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge!).
Following the 2:00pm showing of Gatsby, members have the exclusive invitation to the Closing Reception Party at Grafton Street Pub + Grill starting at 5:00pm.
Price per ticket: $202
Seating: Zone A, Rows G, H + I
JOIN WAITLIST
Red Sox vs. Astros Tickets
AUGUST 9TH | 7:10PM | FENWAY PARK
Catch the Sox against the rival Astros and swing by the Club before the game for convenient parking and a drink on us!
Price per ticket: $90
Padel Tennis
AUGUST 14TH | 6:00PM–8:00PM | SENSA PADEL CLUB
Padel is the latest racket sport taking the courts by storm. In combines the best of squash and tennis, and it's quick to learn, making it perfect for all ages and skill levels. Join us for an exciting session at the first padel club in Boston featuring 4 indoor courts with 40+ ceilings, where you will experience two hours of combined instruction, play and socializing.
Price per ticket: $25
The event will include Roundhead pizza and beer, plus water and Gatorade.
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AUGUST 15TH | UMASS CLUB
Join the UMass Club for their 2nd Annual Lobster Bake Dinner! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fresh lobster and an array of delectable side dishes, beer and wine included. Please note that this is an open seating event. Limited spots available. Reserve your spot today for an exclusive culinary event.
Price per Person: $99 + tax & surcharge per member
REGISTER HERE
Lobster Bake at UMass Club Tanglewood with Earl Lee Conducting and Yo-Yo Ma
AUGUST 18TH | 2:30PM | LENOX, MA
Take a Summer trip to the Berkshires and enjoy the Boston Symphony Orchestra with Earl Lee conducting and Yo-Yo Ma.
Carlos SIMON Fate Now Conquers
SCHUMANN Cello Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.7
Price per Person: $87.50 per ticket Includes ticket inside the Shed in Section 7.
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Great Lawn Supper Series
AUGUST 23RD | CANYON RANCH
Join Michelin Star Chef Johnny Spero, James Beard SemiFinalist for Best New Restaurant, for a transportive alfresco dining experience inspired by his global travels yet rooted in his Mid-Atlantic upbringing. Set at Canyon Ranch's sprawling Great Lawn, this Supper Series combines the magic of outdoor dining with the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers, purveyors, and artisans near their Berkshires resort.
Members may enjoy this event when staying overnight at Canyon Ranch Lenox. HCB members have exclusive rates at Canyon Ranch locations, please secure your weekend stay to savor this exquisite dining event.
Price per Person:
Dinner Only - $65.00
Dinner plus Wine Pairing (optional) - $115.00
Dinner plus Non-Alcohol Pairing (optional) - $100.00
REGISTER HERE
Tanglewood Concert
AUGUST 25TH | 9:00AM | LEXOX, MA
9:00am - Continental Breakfast at HCB
9:30am - Bus Departs HCB for Tanglewood
12:00pm - Lunch
2:30pm - Performance Begins
Tanglewood Festival Chorus Conductor and BSO Choral Director
James Burton will be conducting the piece Ecce sacerdos magnus (Behold the Great Priest) by Anton Bruckner. As an exclusive perk, Burton will visit our luncheon to share more insight on the piece and why he chose it for the performance.
You will also enjoy music mastery from fellow HCB members who are performing as part of the Tanglewood Festival Choras: Christina Wallace Cooper
Carrie Hammond
Susie Kendall
Johanna Schlegel
REGISTER HERE
Children's Music Classes
AUGUST 7TH | AUGUST 14TH | AUGUST 17TH 9:00AM & 9:45AM | GARDNER ROOM
Phil Berman from New England Conservatory of Music will be leading music classes for infants up to five years of age this summer at the clubhouse. Music ignites all areas of child development and we are delighted to add children’s music programming to our calendar this summer.
Class includes props and instruments. Children under 3-years-old will enjoy instrument and prop exploration and become more familiar with sounds, rhythm and cause and effect. Children 3-5-years-old will enjoy more exploration of movement.
Who should attend:
• Parents and children
• Our 9am class is for infants of at least three months and children up to three years of age
• Our 9:45am class is for children who are 3 years up to 5 years-old
• Grandparents are welcome to join as well!
Cost: $25 per class, per first child (plus club charge and tax). $20 per class, per additional child.
AUGUST 7TH 0-3 YEARS
AUGUST 7TH 3-5 YEARS
AUGUST 14TH 0-3 YEARS
AUGUST 14TH 3-5 YEARS
AUGUST 17TH 0-3 YEARS
AUGUST 17TH 3-5 YEARS
The Thursday Murder Club
AUGUST 9TH | 8:00AM–9:00AM | VIRTUAL
In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.
When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.
As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it’s too late?
Slaugherhouse Five
AUGUST 26TH | 7:00PM–8:00PM | VIRTUAL
Join us on a literary journey with our virtual book club! Our book for the month, "Salughterhouse-5" by Kurt Vonnegut, is a 1969 semi-autobiographic science fiction-infused anti-war novel. It follows the life experiences of Billy Pilgrim, from his early years, to his time as an American soldier and chaplain's assistant during World War II, to the post-war years.
Tuning Into Smarter Judgement
AUGUST 28TH | 12:00PM–1:00PM | VIRTUAL
The Harvard Clubs of Boston and Ireland are delighted to announce a program of monthly webinars themed, “Tuning into Smarter Judgement,” led by Harvard Club of Ireland President Nuala Walsh, a non-executive director, behavioural scientist and author of the acclaimed Tune In: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World”.
Providing insight into human behaviour, this series delves into the psychological mechanisms underlying our perceptions, judgments and choices, shedding light on the hidden forces that shape our decisions.
Upper Deck Golf at Fenway Park
AUGUST 16TH | 8:04AM & 8:08AM | FENWAY PARK
Play an epic round of golf! Upper Deck Golf is a truly unique golfing experience inside the most legendary stadiums and ballparks across the country! Enjoy a VIP experience while hitting tee shots from the upper deck throughout the stadium, down to custom greens on the field below. You’ll start and end your round at the clubhouse festival inside the stadium with great music, cold beers, food, and multiple golfing challenges for you and your friends.
Price per ticket: $115
8:04AM TEE TIME 8:08AM TEE TIME
Sunday Brunch is Back!
AUGUST 18TH | 11:00AM & 11:30AM | MASSACHUSETTS ROOM
Our monthly Sunday brunches are back! Join us at the Club for our delicious buffet of seasonal selections and brunch favorites. Ambient music and member bar will be available to round out this wonderful experience with family and friends. Whether you are coming from a morning activity, or the start to a Sunday Funday, we are definitely the right choice.
Price Per Person:
Adults $40 (plus *Club charge & tax)
Children 12 & under: $22 (plus *Club charge & tax) Coffee and Tea included. Additional beverages sold separately.
REGISTER 11:00AM
Boston City Hall Beer Garden
AUGUST 29TH | 6:00PM–8:00PM | BOSTON CITY HALL
After exploring Allston and Cambridge, we're making our way to Boston to take part in collaboration of two great breweries, Distraction Brewing and Democracy Brewery, and their take over of the City Hall Beer Garden. Come and enjoy from a selection of cold libations, snacks and outdoor lounge seating. This twohour event will include draft beers from Distraction Brewing and Democracy Brewing, Maltinis and non-alcoholic offerings.
Price per ticket: $30 (plus *Club charge & tax)
REGISTER HERE
REGISTER 11:30AM
Harvard Global Day of Service
AUGUST 30TH | 12:00PM |
CAMBRIDGE
Volunteer registration is open for Harvard’s fifth annual Global Day of Service on Friday, August 30th – you can sign up to volunteer by clicking here!
The Global Day of Service is open to the greater Harvard community (all students, staff, faculty, and alums).
Projects include helping local schools get ready for the upcoming school year; organizing supply drives; developing lesson plans, resource guides, and curriculum; conducting voter registration drives; organizing social media campaigns, and working on multimedia and technical projects. Site assignments will vary between locally based projects in the Greater Boston area and all access projects that will be hosted remotely for volunteers to join from around the world.
All of the all access projects will have a designed campus hangout space for volunteers to connect with one another.
SCHEDULE FOR THE GLOBAL DAY OF SERVICE:
12pm to 1pm: Kickoff – Harvard Science Center Plaza
1pm: Volunteers depart to service sites
1pm: Campus and remotely-based projects are slated to begin 5pm: Most student volunteers return back to campus / projects wrap up.
Fantastic Fall Festivity Preview
SEPTEMBER
• Speaker Series with Founder and CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed
• Harvard Night at Fenway Tickets & Pregame Social in Veritas Lounge
• Cocktail 374 – HCB Homecoming
• A.R.T. Romeo + Juliet Tickets
• Third Thursday Trivia Night
• Speaker Series with Tatsuo Kawai, M.D., Ph.D.
OCTOBER
• Bio-Innovation – MassBio Panel Event
• Bib + Tucker Bourbon Tasting
• Fall Foliage Sunset Tour on the Charles
• Head of the Charles Regatta
• Spooktacular Family Sunday Buffet
NOVEMBER
• Member Appreciation Gala
• Boston Celtics Tickets
• Mixology Workshop
• 140th Edition of The Game – Harvard vs. Yale
• Thanksgiving Dinner
DECEMBER
• Clubhouse Holiday Light Celebration
• Saturday of Symposia
• Holiday Pops at Symphony Hall
• Brunch with Santa
• Winter Mixology
Health & Wellness Workshop Series
We are excited to provide a four-part health and wellness workshop series that you can watch on-demand at your convenience. rxRecourse led by Head Coach Dan Rogers and Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner & Corporate Nurtrition Coach Kenzie Osborne will teach you practical and effective steps that will help you manage and address problem areas with a goal towards improving your everyday lifestyle.
Session 1 – Nutrition and Gut Health
Session 2 – Stress & Mindset
Session 3 – Protecting Your Sleep
Session 4 – Back Health
Members can also watch past events such as our Fireside Chat Series with: and many other intellectual and entertaining events that took place at HCB.
Governor Maura Healey ’92
Governor Charlie Baker ’79
Governor Deval Patrick ’78, JD ’82, LLD ’15
The Fab 5 Sports Form
WATCH PAST EVENTS
August Specials
Our incredible culinary team has created more delightful dishes for you to enjoy when you visit Veritas in August. Pair your meal with one of our new signature summer cocktails to elevate your experience!
Every Thursday – Saturday in August
5pm - 7pm
Enjoy our summer tradition of $1 oysters locally sourced from Massachusetts served with Cocktail Sauce, Lemon and Mignonette.
This seasonal special offers an exceptional experience to savor fresh, delicious oysters, making it perfect for those looking to treat themselves with a taste of summer.
*Available while supplies last!
ASIAN BUDDHA BOWL
BLACKENED GRILLED CHICKEN
SOUTHWEST COBB SALAD
THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS GAZPACHO SOUP
Plan Your Holiday Event At Your Clubhouse
Planning a private holiday event at the Harvard Club of Boston offers an elegant and memorable experience, leveraging your exclusive membership privileges. Members enjoy access to a variety of sophisticated venue spaces within the club, perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. The club provides comprehensive event planning services, ensuring every detail is meticulously handled, from gourmet catering options to personalized décor. Members also benefit from preferential booking and pricing. With its historic charm, exceptional service, and prime location, your Harvard Club of Boston is an ideal setting for creating unforgettable holiday events.
HCB Text Messaging Community
We are delighted to introduce a new texting service designed to keep members engaged and informed. We will deliver important club news, updates, and exclusive access to premium events directly to members' mobile devices. By providing timely and relevant information, our texting service ensures members stay connected with the club's vibrant community and never miss out on exciting opportunities. Be sure to save us in your contacts and shoot us a text when you need us!
Download the HCB App
Download the HCB App to give yourself instant access to navigating the full benefits of your membership throughout the community. You can register for events, make a dining reservation at Veritas, book a club room for a business meeting, sign-up for a virtual fitness class, review your account balance, and so much more!
Go to the App Store on your iPhone, Android, or Google Pixel device and search “Harvard Club of Boston”. After downloading the App, use your Member Number and Password to login and get started.
