{"id":41,"date":"2025-08-31T19:07:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T19:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/?page_id=41"},"modified":"2026-10-01T07:57:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:57:27","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/","title":{"rendered":"DVC Retirees Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>   Connecting Retirees \u2022 Supporting Students<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rooted in the spirit of Diablo Valley College, the DVC Retirees Association connects a vibrant community of retired faculty, staff, and administrators dedicated to lifelong learning, mentorship, and unwavering support for our students. Through fellowship, advocacy, and scholarship-building, we empower current and former DVC members to continue transforming lives\u2014inside and beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.fl-shadowbox {\n  max-width: 1100px;\n  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;\n  background: #fdfcf8;\n  border: 1px solid #b8962e;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 2rem 2.2rem;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\n}\n.fl-wrap-block {\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  color: #2c2c2a;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n.fl-wrap-block::after {\n  content: \"\";\n  display: table;\n  clear: both;\n}\n.fl-wrap-image {\n  float: right;\n  width: 42%;\n  max-width: 400px;\n  margin: 0 0 1rem 2rem;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\n}\n.fl-wrap-title {\n  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\n  font-size: 32px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  color: #2d5a27;\n  margin: 0 0 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n}\n.fl-wrap-block p {\n  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;\n}\n.fl-wrap-block .dish {\n  font-weight: bold;\n  color: #2d5a27;\n}\n.fl-wrap-note {\n  background: #fbf3df;\n  border-left: 3px solid #b8962e;\n  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;\n  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  color: #6b5218;\n}\n.fl-wrap-note strong { color: #4a3810; }\n.fl-wrap-closing {\n  font-style: italic;\n  font-size: 20px;\n  color: #2d5a27;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.6rem;\n}\n.fl-wrap-btn {\n  display: inline-block;\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8962e, #9c7d24);\n  color: #fff !important;\n  font-family: Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  padding: 14px 28px;\n  border-radius: 4px;\n  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n}\n.fl-wrap-btn:hover {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c7d24, #7f671e);\n}\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  .fl-shadowbox { padding: 1.5rem; }\n  .fl-wrap-image {\n    float: none;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 100%;\n    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;\n  }\n  .fl-wrap-title { font-size: 26px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"fl-shadowbox\">\n  <div class=\"fl-wrap-block\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-wrap-image\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fall2026-Luncheon.png\" alt=\"Fall 2026 Luncheon\">\n\n    <div class=\"fl-wrap-title\">Fall, 2026 Gathering &amp; Luncheon<\/div>\n\n    <p>Share a meal, share a story. Join fellow DVC retirees for our Fall Gathering Luncheon as we reconnect, welcome new faces, and celebrate our shared years on campus. Celebrate the flavors of fall with a warm and elegant seasonal luncheon.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Enjoy tender <span class=\"dish\">Chicken Marsala<\/span> with savory mushrooms and rich <span class=\"dish\">Braised Beef Short Ribs<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n    <p>For our vegetarian guests, a hearty <span class=\"dish\">Mushroom &amp; Lentil Ragout<\/span> will be offered as a thoughtfully prepared entr\u00e9e alternative.<\/p>\n\n    <p>All meals are accompanied by creamy Parmesan polenta, roasted autumn root vegetables, and a crisp seasonal salad. To finish, indulge in a delicate <span class=\"dish\">Honey Panna Cotta<\/span> with almond crumble and orange sauce\u2014a sweet and refreshing end to a delicious autumn meal.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"fl-wrap-note\">\n      <strong>Note:<\/strong> Both of these options are gluten-free.\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>Your presence helps nurture our tradition of kindness and support for current DVC students through scholarships. Come enjoy good conversation, a delicious lunch, the company of friends, and informational and engaging speaker guests while staying connected to the college community we care about.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"fl-wrap-closing\">Please join us!<\/div>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/luncheon\/\" class=\"fl-wrap-btn\">Purchase Your Luncheon Tickets Here \u2192<\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"\n   background:#f8f8f8;\n   border-left:8px solid #5a7f2b;\n   border-radius:12px;\n   padding:25px;\n   margin:20px 0;\n   box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.15);\n\">\n\n   <h3 style=\"margin-top:0;color:#2f4f2f;\">\n      \ud83c\udf93 Invest in the Future\n   <\/h3>\n\n   <p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;\">\n      The Diablo Valley College Foundation provides scholarships, educational resources,\n      and support that help students achieve their academic and career goals. Through the\n      generosity of donors and community partners, the Foundation creates opportunities\n      that transform lives and strengthen our community.\n   <\/p>\n\n   <p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;\">\n      DVCRA members have a long tradition of supporting DVC students through scholarships\n      and educational initiatives. Join us in helping the next generation of students\n      pursue their dreams and achieve success.\n   <\/p>\n\n   <div style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:25px;\">\n\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/for\/751-dvcretireesassociation\/\"\n         target=\"_blank\"\n         rel=\"noopener\"\n         style=\"\n            display:inline-block;\n            background:linear-gradient(135deg,#caa74a,#e8c76a);\n            color:#2f4f2f;\n            text-decoration:none;\n            padding:18px 32px;\n            border-radius:10px;\n            font-size:20px;\n            font-weight:bold;\n            box-shadow:0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.25);\n            transition:all .3s ease;\n         \">\n         \ud83c\udf93 Support DVC Students Through the DVC Foundation Website\n      <\/a>\n\n   <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/volunteer\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer2-1.png 647w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/volunteer2-1-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<!-- ============================================================\n     DVCRA \u2014 Clue Dinner Theater (Friday, October 23, 2026)\n     WordPress Custom HTML block. Static HTML + scoped CSS, no JavaScript.\n     ============================================================ -->\n\n<style>\n  #dvcra-clue { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto 40px; background: #fdfcf8; border: 3px solid #b8962e; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.10); color: #2b2b2b; overflow: hidden; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-banner { background: #2d5a27; color: #fff; text-align: center; padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 3px solid #b8962e; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 28px; padding: 28px; align-items: flex-start; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-text { flex: 1 1 380px; min-width: 0; }\n  #dvcra-clue h2 { font-size: 2.1rem; line-height: 1.2; color: #2d5a27; margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-sub { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #b8962e; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-date { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: bold; color: #2b2b2b; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f3efe2; border-left: 5px solid #2d5a27; border-radius: 3px; }\n  #dvcra-clue p { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-tickets { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-ticket { flex: 1 1 200px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #2d5a27; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-ticket h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: #2d5a27; margin: 0 0 4px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-ticket .clue-price { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: bold; color: #2b2b2b; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-ticket p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-deadline { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: bold; color: #8a1f1f; margin: 0 0 20px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-btns { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 24px; }\n  #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn { display: inline-block; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center; }\n  #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-primary { background: #2d5a27; color: #fff; border: 2px solid #2d5a27; }\n  #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-primary:hover, #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-primary:focus { background: #1f4019; color: #fff; }\n  #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-secondary { background: #fff; color: #2d5a27; border: 2px solid #b8962e; }\n  #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-secondary:hover, #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn-secondary:focus { background: #f3efe2; color: #2d5a27; }\n  #dvcra-clue h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: #2d5a27; margin: 8px 0 10px; padding-bottom: 6px; border-bottom: 2px solid #b8962e; }\n  #dvcra-clue ol { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 20px; padding-left: 1.6em; }\n  #dvcra-clue ol li { margin-bottom: 6px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-story { font-style: italic; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e3dccb; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px 18px; }\n  #dvcra-clue .clue-footer { background: #f3efe2; border-top: 1px solid #e3dccb; padding: 14px 28px; font-size: 1rem; color: #2d5a27; text-align: center; }\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    #dvcra-clue .clue-wrap { padding: 18px 16px; }\n    #dvcra-clue h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }\n    #dvcra-clue a.clue-btn { width: 100%; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"dvcra-clue\">\n  <div class=\"clue-banner\">DVC Dinner Theater &nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp; Support Our Drama &amp; Culinary Students<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"clue-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"clue-text\">\n      <h2>Clue: Dinner Theater<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"clue-sub\">Open to all DVC employees, retirees, and their guests<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"clue-date\">Friday, October 23, 2026<\/div>\n\n      <p>Enjoy dinner prepared and served by DVC&#8217;s Culinary Arts Program in the <strong>Norseman<\/strong>, then stroll over to the <strong>DVC Performing Arts Center<\/strong> for an evening of entertainment by the DVC Drama Department.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"clue-tickets\">\n        <div class=\"clue-ticket\">\n          <h3>5:30 PM &nbsp;Dinner<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"clue-price\">$44 <span style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:normal;\">per person<\/span><\/div>\n          <p>Includes tax and wine. Choose your entr\u00e9e: beef, chicken, fish, or vegetarian.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"clue-ticket\">\n          <h3>7:30 PM &nbsp;Theater<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"clue-price\">$20 <span style=\"font-size:1rem;font-weight:normal;\">per person<\/span><\/div>\n          <p>The comedy whodunit <em>Clue<\/em>, performed by DVC Drama students.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"clue-deadline\">Reservations must be made by Friday, October 16.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"clue-btns\">\n        <a class=\"clue-btn clue-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.dvcdrama.net\/event\/dvc-clue-10-23-2026-1930?e=zWP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Tickets Online<\/a>\n        <a class=\"clue-btn clue-btn-secondary\" href=\"tel:+19259692358\">Call 925-969-2358<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h4>How to Buy Online<\/h4>\n      <ol>\n        <li>Click <strong>Buy Tickets Online<\/strong> above.<\/li>\n        <li>Click <strong>\u201cClue Academic Senate Dinner Package,\u201d<\/strong> then click <strong>Select<\/strong>.<\/li>\n        <li>Choose your seats and ticket pricing.<\/li>\n        <li>Choose your dinner entr\u00e9e.<\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n      <p>Prefer the phone? Call the <strong>DVC Cashier&#8217;s Office at 925-969-2358<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n      <h4>About the Show<\/h4>\n      <p class=\"clue-story\">It\u2019s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, <em>Clue<\/em> is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"clue-footer\">This event is sponsored by the DVC Academic Senate.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-7.42.47-AM-684x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-7.42.47-AM-684x1024.png 684w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-7.42.47-AM-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-7.42.47-AM-768x1150.png 768w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-7.42.47-AM.png 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0a2b30c3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.53.09-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.53.09-AM.png 858w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.53.09-AM-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.53.09-AM-768x639.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/membership\/\">Membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Membership in the DVC Retirees Association is more than just staying in touch \u2014 it\u2019s about continuing the friendships, traditions, and sense of community we built at Diablo Valley College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:24px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.55.55-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.55.55-AM.png 526w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-31-at-11.55.55-AM-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/events\/\">Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">From our bi-annual luncheons to special gatherings and celebrations, DVCRA events are all about connection, camaraderie, and fun.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-2.01.02-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-205\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-2.01.02-PM.png 762w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-2.01.02-PM-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1ee1f49e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/scholarships-2\/\">Donate to Scholarships<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Empowering Students Through Member Support &#8211; DVCRA Scholarships give students the boost they need to reach their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-311\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Newsletter-icon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newsletters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"--wp--block-button--width: 100;\" class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/index.php\/newletters\/\">Newsletters<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Our DVCRA newsletters share updates on events, scholarships, and retiree news\u2014keeping the DVC spirit alive in every season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex 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Their legacy lives on in the lives of students they inspired, the colleagues they supported, and the friendships they nurtured.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1404\" height=\"1326\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-10-at-2.53.20-PM.png\" alt=\"DVC Logo 2\" class=\"wp-image-144\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:204px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-10-at-2.53.20-PM.png 1404w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-10-at-2.53.20-PM-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-10-at-2.53.20-PM-1024x967.png 1024w, https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-10-at-2.53.20-PM-768x725.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-29-at-8.56.19-AM.png\" alt=\"Avatar of Mario Tejada\" class=\"wp-image-611\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions about the DVCRA Website <\/strong><br>=&gt; Please email me. <br>Thank You &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:mtejada@dvc.edu?subject=DVCRA Info Request\">Mario Tejada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like to make a suggestion? <\/strong><br>Please share ideas for future luncheon speakers, <br>topics you\u2019d like covered in the Newsletter, or <br>other information you feel would be valuable <br>to our retiree community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"mailto:ndzink@jps.net?subject=DVCRA Suggestion Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dvcra.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/suggestion-box.png\" alt=\"Suggestion box image\" class=\"wp-image-614\" style=\"width:158px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a 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