Reunion

112.5 Anniversary Mini-Reunion

November 14, 2026
New York, NY

The countdown to the Spizzwinks(?) 112.5th Reunion has begun. (As we could not abide waiting five years to see you all again, we have taken a page from our favorite philosopher, Zeno, and split the difference.) Join us in midtown Manhattan, at the Yale Club of NYC on November 14th, for singing, cocktails, and dinner under the stars with fellow-winky warblers.

We’ve distilled some of your favorite reunion activities into a single day of extreme merriment. The afternoon will feature intergenerational singing of beloved arrangements from Winks groups of yore - including yours. Afterward, reminisce with friends and share your tallest tales of tour at cocktail hour. Finally, we will repair to the rooftop dining room for a casual, “grazing-style” dinner with various themed stations. Just like every Spizzwinks(?) gathering, it will be a day filled with good people, good food, and, best of all, the songs that have brought generations of ’Winks together.

Whether you graduated last spring or sometime in the last century, we hope you’ll join us to reconnect with old friends, meet new generations of ’Winks, and rediscover the unmistakable feeling of being back with the Spizzwinks(?).

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112.5 Mini-Reunion Information

When: Saturday, November 14th 2026

Where: Yale Club of NYC

Unlike our larger reunions, which happen every five years, our 112.5 mini-reunion takes place halfway between these milestone gatherings. While our mini-reunions are shorter, spanning just one day instead of an entire weekend, they are just as special. It’s a unique opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new generations of ’Winks, and experience the traditions that have made this group a lifelong community. You won’t want to miss it!

Our 112.5th mini-reunion this year will be hosted at the Yale Club of NYC! We hope this location will make the event more accessible and allow even more alumni to join us. We’ll also have the pleasure of gathering in their rooftop dining room, a beautiful setting for the evening’s festivities.

Schedule of Events

2PM - 5PM

Intergenerational Singing

5PM - 6PM

Relaxation Break

6PM - 7PM

Cocktail Hour in the Grill Room

7PM - 9PM

Dinner in the Rooftop Dining Room

Food

Dinner will feature a grazing-style menu with a variety of themed buffet stations, providing plentiful options for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Guests can share any dietary requirements or restrictions through the registration form. Children’s meals will also be available.

Singing

The reunion will begin with structured intergenerational singing on Saturday from 2–5 PM at the Yale Club of NYC. Songs will be selected in advance, with learning materials provided beforehand to help everyone prepare.

Lodging

We have secured a number of convenient hotel blocks for the night of November 14th:

Yale Club of NYC

(Event venue) 50 Vanderbilt Avenue

Standard Queen: $449
Standard King: $479
Call 212.716.2100, press 0, and mention "Yale Spizzwinks Alumni (Nov 2026)"

Fitzpatrick Grand Central

144 E44th St

Deluxe Queen: $278.00 plus taxes ($322.51 total)

Book by October 3.
Reserve at this special link.

The Gotham Hotel NY

16 E 46th St

Balcony King: $389 including all taxes/fees

Book by September 30.
Reserve at this special link.

The Westin New York Grand Central

212 E 42nd St

Traditional Double Bed (max 4 guests): $259 plus taxes/fees ($300.70 total)

Traditional King (max 2 guests): $259 plus taxes/fees ($300.70 total)
Reserve at this special link.

For those blanching at New York City’s sky-scraping hotel rates, we will attempt to match interested out-of-towners with homestays among the many local alums. If you’re a local alum interested in hosting a fellow ‘Wink, we’d love to hear from you.

Alumni interested in requesting or offering a homestay are encouraged to indicate their interest using the corresponding form below.

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We hope you’ll join us for the 112.5th mini-reunion! Register below to reserve your spot.

Note about pricing:

Nearly everything's gotten more expensive in recent years. For the first time in over a decade, we've slightly increased the registration fees to offset increased costs. Tiered pricing, including a special kids' rate, helps keep these events accessible to as many 'Winks as possible. Unfortunately, these registration fees won't cover the cost of the event. (The YS(?)AA relies on donations to make up the difference, so please consider an additional contribution if you're able.)

That said, if price might be an impediment for you, please contact nathaniel.granor@gmail.com. The Spizzwinks(?) don’t want cost to preclude us from seeing your smiling face in NYC this November.