Saturday, Dec. 14, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (back room), 33 Lecount Pl., New Rochelle, NY (one mile from Iona gym). The place for Bona alumni to gather before and after the game. Tip off at 2 p.m. Purchase game tickets online only through Iona.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 9 p.m. at American Whiskey, Fashion Ave. (30th Street between 7th & 8th). Top floor is reserved. Pre-register - $55 per person includes beverages, appetizers and music. $65 at the door. Pay as you go option for those who just want to stop in for a while. Register at Eventbrite now.

Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Taco Mac, 5600 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Balthazard will talk about the exciting and innovative academic programs in the School of Business. Hear campus updates, and network with alumni from the Atlanta area. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. There is no charge for this event. Register now.

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. at Red Hot & Blue, 613 Deacon Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. at LJVM Coliseum. Purchase game tickets through the Wake Forest Ticket Office or Ticketmaster.  Register now for the pre-game reception.

Saturday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m.Tip-off at the Gallagher Center at Niagara University. $5 tickets through the Niagara Ticket Office at 716-286-8499. Mention Bona group when calling. Pre- and post-game receptions at Lewiston Pub, 840 Center St., Lewiston, NY. This is also the Buffalo Chapter Christmas party!

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 5:30-7 p.m., Fibertech, 300 Meridian Centre, Rochester, NY. Light refreshments will be served. No charge. Register online now.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6 p.m. at Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club, 6000 Sun Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL. Join Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F. and Bona alumni. More information and registration to follow. 

Saturday, Jan. 18, 4 p.m. sharp! - depart from Westfield's Pub, 799 Millersport, Hwy., Amherst. Pick up at Big Tree Inn, Rte. 20A/Abbott Rd., Orchard Park at 4:15 p.m. sharp! $40 includes bus, game ticket and dinner. Bring your own beverages. Bus leaves immediately after the game. Questions? Contact Dave Whalen at whalen_s@msn.com or 716-908-6770. Register online now.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m., Oakdale Mall, Sears parking lot, Johnson City, NY. Ride to the basketball games on campus on a deluxe touring bus. 4:30 p.m. Tip-off, Bona women vs. St. Louis. 7 p.m. Tip-off, Bona men vs. George Washington. Cost of $55 includes transportation, game ticket, pre-game lunch, and post-game reception. For more information, contact Ed Rhodes at 607.722.3965 or Derek Russell at 607.427.8321. Mail checks (payable to St. Bonaventure University) to Ed Rhodes, 9 Edgebrook Rd., Binghamton, NY 13903.

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