Brunch and Learn: Illuminating Ideas, Inspiring Impact
Friday, June 5, 2026
11:30 a.m. | Dining Hall
11:30 a.m. | Dining Hall
Begin Reunion Weekend with a curated brunch and a series of thought-provoking conversations led by members of the Westover community. These dynamic sessions are designed to inspire alumnae to live life to the fullest and include topics such as shaping industries, strengthening communities, and redefining what leadership looks like today.
From wellness and poetry to artificial intelligence and women in executive leadership, each table offers space for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and connection. Come ready to engage deeply, share generously, and leave inspired.
Hosted by the Hillard Society, this gathering honors those who have remembered Westover in their estate plans. All alumnae and guests are warmly welcome.
Featured Sessions
Living Well: Harnessing Joy Through Connection, Care & Compassion
Domenique Harrison ’08, MPH, LMFT, LPCC
Whole-person wellness begins with intentional connection -to ourselves and to one another. In this interactive and restorative session, Domenique will guide participants through practical, body-based tools to reduce stress, cultivate resilience, and deepen compassion.
Through guided exercises and thoughtful conversation, explore how joy becomes not just a feeling, but a practice. You’ll leave with grounded strategies to support your emotional, physical, and relational well-being long after Reunion Weekend ends.
Choice and Meaning: Conversations on Life’s Final Chapter
Mary Clark Price ’81 Registered Nurse with Hospice of Southern Maine
What does it mean to approach the later chapters of life with a sense of grace?
In this thoughtful and deeply human conversation, we explore the complexities and possibilities surrounding end-of-life experiences from aging with vitality and purpose to navigating decisions about hospice, comfort care, and personal choice in dying. Grounded in compassion and informed perspective, this session invites an open dialogue about how we honor life at every stage.
Together, we will reflect on how to celebrate longevity while also preparing - emotionally, practically, and ethically - for what lies ahead. With space for both personal reflection and shared insight, this discussion encourages a more empowered, informed, and meaningful approach to one of life’s most universal transitions.
For women who seek not only to live fully, but to shape the final chapter with intention, clarity, and care.
Reinvention with Purpose: The Art of the Career Pivot
Francene Young ’71, Episcopal Priest, former VP of HR for Shell Oil
What happens when the career you built so intentionally reaches its natural turning point?
After more than three decades in executive Human Resources across the Oil/Energy and Healthcare sectors, Francene Young made a bold pivot into ministry, mentorship, and purpose-driven leadership. In this inspiring and practical conversation, she explores how to discern your “next calling” with clarity and courage. Join a lively discussion about aligning your gifts with emerging passions.
For women who sense that the next chapter may be their most meaningful yet.
Poetry Circle: Sense, Memory, and Connection
Kristin Hartley ’76, Former English Teacher
“Poetry Circle” is an opportunity to continue a Westover tradition of immersion in poetry. Join Kristin Hartley ’76 for a conversation about poetry (and circles), read and respond to poetry– and even compose poetry. No experience in writing necessary: just bring an open mind and heart. Carl Sandburg said that poetry is “an opening and closing of a door, leaving those who look through to guess about what is seen in a moment”. We will be looking at the rich expanse of those small moments.
Expect beauty, insight, and perhaps a line or two that stays with you long after brunch.
Stewards of the Mission: How Westover Alums are Represented
Westover’s strength has always rested in the hands of women who step forward to serve.
Join current members of the Alum Association Board of Governors for an illuminating conversation about what it means to lead and volunteer at Westover today. Beyond meetings and minutes, board service is about engagement, connection, and stewardship, and ensuring that Westover continues to thrive for generations to come.
Whether you are curious about serving, passionate about mentoring, or considering how you might deepen your own engagement, this session offers a transparent look at leadership in action.
Westover has always been powered by women who think boldly and give generously of their time and talent.
Be Boldly You
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