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Friday, May 31
Welcome Home Cats
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
$30 / person
Welcome Home Cats
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
$30 / person

Join your fellow CA community members down the road from the Academy at Kinsmen Brewery. Enjoy a local band, and great eats! Food and drink tickets will be provided. 

Kinsmen Brewery
409 Canal St
Milldale, Connecticut 06467
Saturday, June 1
50th & Legends Luncheon Hosted by Bob Gardiner
12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
$30 / person
50th & Legends Luncheon Hosted by Bob Gardiner
12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
$30 / person

This event is only for those celebrating their 50th reunion and up, starting with the class of 1974! (+1 are welcome!)

Please join your fellow CA Legends at the Watch Tower Factory (across the street from campus) for a special luncheon hosted by past faculty member D. Robert "Bob" Gardiner. 

122 Elm Street - Elm Street Tavern
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
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Alumni (1944)
Alumni (1945)
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Alumni (1974)
Beer Garden, Pub Trivia, and Lawn Games
1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free
Beer Garden, Pub Trivia, and Lawn Games
1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free

Put your knowledge to the test of CA history during our Pub Trivia special, hosted by Barbara Vestergaard P '96, '02, GP '26. Also, pub trivia isn't complete without a treat! Make sure to try local ciders and beers during this hoppy-hour tasting! Lastly, partake in some friendly competition by playing an array of lawn games from croquet, kan-jam, cornhole, spikeball, and more!

Lunch will also be served during this time. Enjoy a local wood fire pizza truck serving up an array of specialty craft pizzas until 4:00! Sides and desserts will also be available.



Sevigny Field & Humanities Patio
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Cats Open, Doubles Tennis & Pickleball
2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free
Cats Open, Doubles Tennis & Pickleball
2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free

Invite a friend and head down to our new tennis courts for a friendly game of doubles tennis or pickleball. Refreshments will also be available for our Cats Open players! All sporting equipment will be provided. 

Back fields, Tennis Courts
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
State of the School with Head of School, Julie Anderson
2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Free
State of the School with Head of School, Julie Anderson
2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Free

Please join Julie Anderson on Saturday afternoon during Reunion Weekend for a casual conversation about CA today. During the State of the School, Julie will share with you all the exciting things happening on campus – in the classroom and beyond – with time at the end for questions and answers.

Community Forum, Humanities Building
10 Main Street
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Golf Cart Tours
2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Free
Golf Cart Tours
2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Free

Whether you've recently been back to campus or haven't in over a decade, you are sure to love our student-led tour! During this time, you can expect a golf cart tour throughout the entire campus, learn fun facts about CA, get updates about our student body activities, and visit our new athletic facilities. 

Campus
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Thematic Cheshire Academy Improv Workshop
3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free
Thematic Cheshire Academy Improv Workshop
3:15pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free

Join CA Theater Director Patrick Laffin for an interactive, fun, and entertaining Improv Workshop focused on Cheshire Academy! Using moments from CA's history, Laffin and CA Student Leaders will guide you through various exercises and scenarios. 

Richardson Lecture Hall - John J. White
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
A Back to the Class Special Hosted by Chip Boyd
4:05pm - 5:00pm EDT
Free
A Back to the Class Special Hosted by Chip Boyd
4:05pm - 5:00pm EDT
Free

Don't miss your chance to join Chip Boyd for a back to the classroom special, more details to come!

Humanities
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Alumni Career Table Talk with Student Leaders
4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Free
Alumni Career Table Talk with Student Leaders
4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Free

Engage with current Cheshire Academy Student Leaders during this interactive Alumni Career Panel hosted by Sarah Lasoff-Hodge, student leadership coordinator. Students will be ready to ask questions about Careers, Lifestyle, and Life at and after CA. Want to join the panel? Reach out to alumni@cheshireacademy.org.

Community Forum, Humanities Building
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Hall of Fame Award Ceremony
5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free
Hall of Fame Award Ceremony
5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free

Join your fellow CA community members the evening of Reunion Weekend for the induction ceremony of the Kevin Slaughter Athletic Hall of Fame, the D. Robert Gardiner Arts & Letters Hall of Fame recipients, and our newest award - the Outstanding Young Alumni Award! 

Bowden Hall Lawn
10 Main Street
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Cocktail Hour and Wine Tasting Hosted by the Alumni Leadership Association & The Illuminate CA Dinner Reception Hosted by Head of School
6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
$40 / person
Cocktail Hour and Wine Tasting Hosted by the Alumni Leadership Association & The Illuminate CA Dinner Reception Hosted by Head of School
6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
$40 / person

Join us for the traditional Cocktail Hour and Wine Tasting at 6:00 p.m. Following this event, we will conclude the evening with the Illuminate CA Reception. Enjoy dinner, a live band, and a special surprise for our alumni that will sure get you reminiscent of your days at CA!

Slaughter Field
Cheshire, Connecticut 06410
Event registrations closed June 1st at 05:00 PM EDT
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