Hi all, About 16 of us gathered at the fabulous new Kittdredge Center at Holyoke Community College last night and were treated to a short talk and tour by Jeff Hayden, the Vice President for Business and Community Services. Jeff explained how the college works and ways that you can interact with HCC for work, along with ways that HCC can help you retrain if you choose. For example, you can teach courses and you can reach Ken White about developing paid seminars. Joanna Brown, head of alumni relations, popped in later to say hello. She's been dealing with an ailing mother so couldn't attend in an official capacity, but wanted to show support for Hidden-Tech. Joanna has been a major backer from way back when she knew Jon Reed at Hampshire College and when she and I became friends when she was head of Hampshire's development office. So thanks to Jeff, his assistant Carol Patterson and to Joanna -- and most of all - to all of you folks. HOLIDAY PARTY - I talked to our president Jon Reed about the annual holiday party and there's hope we'll nab the Calvin again for sometime in early December. But no decision has been made. best, Amy Zuckerman Hidden-Tech Founder