 Welcome to the New Year, everyone! I hope your holidays were filled with laughter and good times, which would be a nice way to end a rather tumultuous year. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that 2025 was on the scary side; we saw things that we never thought would happen in this country. It can be hard to keep our spirits up at times, but my hope and wish for you is to remember the good people and good things in your life, and that 2026 is a happier, more peaceful year for all of us. Happy New Year, to you and yours! Kathy  It is with deep sadness that we share that we’ve lostanother member of our Harper family. We recently learned of the passing of Ron Rovin, longtime Adjunct faculty in the Psychology department. More info will be posted on the website when it’s available. The link to his obituary can be found here. Obituary information can be provided by individuals via this submission form. Please copy and paste death announcement or provide a link to the obituary.Thank you A Brunch Cafe Outing to enjoy friendships and some delicious food! Location: 306 E. Rand Road Arlington Heights Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00am Please RSVP Jaci Carroll at (myhcaa@outlook.com or jaci6820@yahoo.com)  HCAA BOOK CLUBAll meetings are on ZOOM at 3 pm CT2026 February 4,2026 3 pm CT First Lie Wins by Ashley ElstonEvie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist. Please contact Jaci Carroll (myhcaa@outlook.com ) if you are new to the book club and interested in attending. A ZOOM link will be sent to you a day or two before the discussion. HCAA Members’ 2025 HighlightsWhat have YOU been up to this past year?If you’ve got some pictures from 2025 that you’d be willing to share with us we’d love to see them and feature in thenewsletter, website, and/or Facebook. Please be sure to let us know who’s who in the picture, where you were and when you were there. Extra credit if you’ve got a group picture with multiple Harper retirees! Email to myhcaa@outlook.com In the meantime, here’s what some of the board members were up to in 2025! Kathy HanahanNorthern Norway January 2025    Michele Ukleja and husband Bill Sortino London, England July 2025  Christmas Party 2025 with Darlene Niebuhr, Marlene Resner, Jeanne Kline and Nancy Desruisseaux, Kathy Schmitz, Chris Buck, Hazel Rilki and Sue Borchek-Smith  Linda Frank Christmas 2025  Jaci Carroll at grandson Johnny (and Rachel’s) wedding in HawaiiDecember 2025 Linda Kolbusz-Kosan celebrating the Kosan Christmas with thekids, grandkids, grandpa, grandma, aunt & uncle Carole and Mark Bomba in Paris  Carol and Mark withKaren Chandra and SO Bob at a pub in Edinburgh SUAA sponsored trip to Scotland 2025Carole Bomba, Karen Chandra and Barb Anderson at Joni Rothblum’s wedding   Michael and Laura NejmanMiami-South Beach January 2025  Mary Jo Willis, Distinguished Alumni Tom Schnecke, and Michael Nejman (also a Distinguished Alumni) Harper College April 25, 2025  Michael and Cornel West They met while waiting for a flight at John Wayne Airport in Orange County November 9. Quote from Mr. West “Keep strong during these trying times.” HCAA Gatherings!Pictures from our latest outings.  We had a wonderful time at Benihana’s on December 9th. The food was delicious and Company superb! Attending was Jaci Carroll, Darlene Niebuhr, Kathy Hanahan, and Marie Eibl.  Looking for a fun day or evening out? Here are a few events, happenings and places to explore! Tell us about your favorite local places and happenings we can add, email us at myhcaa@outlook.com or add to the form on the MyHcaa Local Interest page |
| Register by January 5 by clicking on the Register Now button below or click here.  Harper HappeningsPhantom Thread (2017) Film Lab, Building E, Room E109 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm  Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong- willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. All films are free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 52 persons per screening.Run times and ratings vary. Nope (2022) Film Lab, Building E, Room E109 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm CST  Directed by Jordan Peele. Stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Brandon Perea. The residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling phenomenon. All films are free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 52 persons per screening. Run times and ratings vary. BlacKkKlansman (2018 Film Lab, Building E, Room E109 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm CST  Directed by Spike Lee. Stars John David Washington, Adam Driver, and Laura Harrier. In this story inspired by true events, Ron Stallworth, an African-American Colorado police officer, successfully infiltrates the local branch of the Ku Klux Klan with the help of a white Jewish colleague.All films are free and open to the public.Seating is limited to 52 persons per screening. Run times and ratings vary. |
Keep an eye on the HCAA website for more information such as board meeting notes and updates, legislation relevant to SURS retirees, and more. Click here! Please use the official HCAA email for all communications with HCAA board members: MyHCAA@outlook.comKathy Hanahan– HCAA president Sharon Martin–Treasurer Linda Frank– Recording Secretary MEMBERS AT LARGESam LevensonLinda FrankCarol BombaSTANDING COMMITTEESLegislative– Linda Kolbusz-Kosan, Michael NejmanMembership– Hazel RilkiSocial– Jaci Carroll, Sam LevensonCommunications– Michele UklejaWebsite– Sam LevensonCopyright © 2026 Harper College Annuitants Association, All rights reserved.You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Are we showing up in your SPAM box? Add us to your address book/contact list. Do you need to change your contact information? Please email : myhcaa@outlook.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
