University Announces 2017 Christmas Parties

The University of Scranton will hold several Christmas events over the coming weeks open to all alumni, parents and friends of the University.

Operation Santa

On Dec. 3, The Scranton Club of Philadelphia will join the St. Joseph's Prep community at Operation Santa, where attendees will gather and wrap Christmas presents for Philadelphia families. The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. with a Mass at St. Joseph's Preparatory School, and the wrapping will commence at 1 p.m. Attendees will receive a lunch. Visit www.regonline.com/opsanta17 to register for the event.

Christmas on Campus

Also on Dec. 3, the University will begin its Christmas on Campus celebration with an Advent Liturgy in the Byron Center at 5 p.m., followed immediately by the tree lighting on the Dionne Green. After the tree lighting, attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and other holiday treats at the Loyola Science Center Atrium. Visit https://www.regonline.com/scrantonchristmas17 to register for the event.

Harrisburg Christmas Reception

On Dec. 6, The Scranton Club of South Central PA will gather at the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Christmas season. Visit www.regonline.com/scpachristmas to register for the event.

Philadelphia Christmas Reception

The Alumni Society will hold a Christmas Reception Dec. 7 at Le Meridien Philadelphia at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J., executive director of the Jesuit Center. Visit https://www.regonline.com/philachristmas17 to register for the event.

Washington, D.C., Christmas Reception

The Alumni Society will hold a Christmas Reception Dec. 8, at The Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C., at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J., executive director of the Jesuit Center. Visit https://www.regonline.com/dcchristmas17 to register for the event.

Long Island Brunch With Santa

Santa Clause will take a break from his busy schedule to enjoy a brunch at Colonial Springs Golf Club in Farmingdale, New York, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. Guests will enjoy a brunch buffet and individual visits and photo opportunities with Santa. Visit www.regonline.com/lisanta2017 to register for the event.

Lehigh Valley Christmas Party

The Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley will gather at the home of Ted Wolff '74 in Schnecksville for a Christmas party Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Visit www.regonline.com/lvtreecutting to register for the event.

New Jersey Christmas Reception

The Alumni Society will hold a Christmas Reception Dec. 14, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield Township, New Jersey, at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J., executive director of the Jesuit Center. Visit https://www.regonline.com/njchristmas17 to register for the event.

New York Christmas Reception

The Alumni Society will hold a Christmas Reception Dec. 15, at Harmonie Club in New York City at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Rev. Patrick D. Rogers, S.J., executive director of the Jesuit Center. Visit https://www.regonline.com/nychristmas17 to register for the event.

For more information in the University's Christmas events, visit scranton.edu/christmasparties.