{"id":1031,"date":"2026-05-27T09:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/?page_id=1031"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:19:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:19:37","slug":"spring-2026-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/spring-2026-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring 2026 Luncheon Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.mag-outer {\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: center;\n  padding: 2.5rem 0;\n}\n.mag-shadow-box {\n  width: 60vw;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.10), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n.mag-wrap { font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; max-width: 100%; padding: 0 0 2rem; }\n\n.mag-header {\n  border-top: 4px solid #2d6a2d;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #2d6a2d;\n  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.2rem;\n  margin-bottom: 2rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.mag-kicker {\n  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;\n  text-transform: uppercase; color: #2d6a2d; margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n.mag-title {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 38px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a3a1a;\n  line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 8px;\n}\n.mag-subtitle {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; color: #4a7a4a;\n}\n\n.mag-intro { margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n.drop-cap::first-letter {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 68px; font-weight: 700; color: #2d6a2d;\n  float: left; line-height: 0.78; margin: 6px 10px 0 0;\n}\n.mag-intro p {\n  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: #2c2c2a; margin: 0;\n}\n\n.pull-quote {\n  border-left: 4px solid #2d6a2d;\n  margin: 1.8rem 0 1.8rem 1rem;\n  padding: 0.6rem 0 0.6rem 1.2rem;\n}\n.pull-quote p {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 18px; font-style: italic; color: #2d6a2d;\n  line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;\n}\n\n.section { margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n\n.section-label {\n  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\n  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n}\n.section-badge {\n  background: #2d6a2d; color: #c8eec8;\n  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;\n  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px;\n  border-radius: 2px; white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.section-rule { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: #2d6a2d; opacity: 0.2; }\n\n.section h3 {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a3a1a;\n  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;\n}\n.section p {\n  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #2c2c2a; margin: 0;\n}\n\n.name-highlight { font-weight: 700; color: #1a3a1a; }\n.em-title { font-style: italic; }\n\n.section-divider {\n  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\n  margin: 1.6rem 0;\n}\n.section-divider hr {\n  flex: 1; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #2d6a2d; opacity: 0.15; margin: 0;\n}\n.section-divider span {\n  width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #2d6a2d; opacity: 0.4;\n  transform: rotate(45deg); display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n\n.retiree-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n  gap: 14px;\n  margin-top: 0.75rem;\n}\n.retiree-card {\n  border: 1px solid #b8d8b8;\n  border-top: 3px solid #2d6a2d;\n  border-radius: 3px;\n  padding: 1rem 1rem 0.9rem;\n  background: #f8fbf8;\n}\n.retiree-name {\n  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a3a1a;\n  margin: 0 0 5px;\n}\n.retiree-dept {\n  font-size: 12px; color: #4a7a4a; font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 0.5px; text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin: 0 0 3px;\n}\n.retiree-years {\n  font-size: 12px; color: #6a8a6a;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n.note-box {\n  background: #eaf3de; border-left: 3px solid #3b6d11;\n  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem; margin-top: 2rem;\n}\n.note-box p {\n  font-size: 13px; color: #27500a; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\n}\n.note-box strong { color: #173404; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"mag-outer\">\n<div class=\"mag-shadow-box\">\n<div class=\"mag-wrap\">\n\n  <div class=\"mag-header\">\n    <div class=\"mag-kicker\">Diablo Valley College Retirees Association<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mag-title\">Spring 2026 Luncheon<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mag-subtitle\">Highlights &amp; Recap<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"mag-intro\">\n    <p class=\"drop-cap\">Members gathered for the Spring 2026 DVCRA Luncheon in a spirit of celebration and reunion. 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Thank-Yous<\/h3>\n    <p>The meeting was called to order and members were brought up to date on association news and upcoming initiatives. A round of heartfelt thank-yous acknowledged the many volunteers and contributors whose efforts keep the DVCRA community thriving.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Election<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>New Member Recruiter &amp; Recognition<\/h3>\n    <p>A warm welcome was extended to <span class=\"name-highlight\">Marti Martin<\/span>, newly elected to serve as Member Recruiter &#8212; a role she steps into with enthusiasm and dedication. The assembly paused to honor her predecessor, <span class=\"name-highlight\">Ann Langelier Patton<\/span>, whose tireless work growing DVCRA membership left a lasting mark on the organization. Nancy read the award citation, and the room responded with well-deserved applause.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Scholarship<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>Presentation by Scholarship Recipient<\/h3>\n    <p><span class=\"name-highlight\">Monique Silva<\/span>, a current DVC scholarship recipient, addressed the membership with a moving and inspiring presentation. Her words offered a vivid reminder of the direct impact DVCRA&#8217;s support has on students&#8217; lives &#8212; exactly the kind of moment that brings the association&#8217;s mission into sharp focus.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Keynote<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>Remarks by DVC President<\/h3>\n    <p><span class=\"name-highlight\">Dr. Monica Chahal<\/span>, President of Diablo Valley College, joined the luncheon to share greetings and reflections on the college&#8217;s direction and community. Her presence underscored the enduring partnership between DVC and its retirees, and her remarks were warmly received by all in attendance.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Luncheon<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>A Time to Gather<\/h3>\n    <p>Members enjoyed a relaxed and convivial lunch together &#8212; good food, good company, and the unhurried pleasure of an afternoon among friends and colleagues.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Performance<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>Drama Student Showcase<\/h3>\n    <p>A highlight of the afternoon came courtesy of DVC&#8217;s Drama Department. Faculty member <span class=\"name-highlight\">Lisa Drummond<\/span> accompanied three talented drama students who each delivered a short performance for the group. The first piece, <span class=\"em-title\">&#8220;Concentrate on the Negative,&#8221;<\/span> drew laughter and enthusiastic appreciation. Two additional performances followed, each showcasing the creativity and confidence of DVC&#8217;s emerging theatrical talent &#8212; a delightful reminder of the vibrant student life continuing on campus.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Welcome<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>Recent Retirees in Attendance<\/h3>\n    <p>We were delighted to welcome several newly retired colleagues joining us for the first time as DVCRA members. Please extend a warm welcome to these distinguished additions to our community.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"retiree-grid\">\n      <div class=\"retiree-card\">\n        <p class=\"retiree-name\">Ann Breedlove<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-dept\">History<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-years\">2000 &ndash; 2009<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"retiree-card\">\n        <p class=\"retiree-name\">Melissa Jacobson<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-dept\">History<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-years\">1995 &ndash; 2025<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"retiree-card\">\n        <p class=\"retiree-name\">Joyce Riley<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-dept\">Communication Services<\/p>\n        <p class=\"retiree-years\">1981 &ndash; 2025<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section-divider\"><hr><span><\/span><hr><\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"section\">\n    <div class=\"section-label\">\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Adjournment<\/span>\n      <div class=\"section-rule\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h3>Until Next Time<\/h3>\n    <p>The luncheon drew to a close with members departing in high spirits &#8212; grateful for the connection, the entertainment, and the chance to be part of a community that continues to grow and give back.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diablo Valley College Retirees Association Spring 2026 Luncheon Highlights &amp; Recap Members gathered for the Spring 2026 DVCRA Luncheon in a spirit of celebration and reunion. 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