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CMU Alumni and Friends in The Villages

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An afternoon of planning, connection, and maroon and gold pride! 

Join fellow CMU Alumni and friends for an exciting day in The Villages! Start with an Estate Planning Session, led by Jeremy Mishler, Central Michigan University’s Deputy Chief of Advancement and Campaign Strategies, and Joe Halewicz, Central Michigan Univeristy's Executive Director of Principal/Planned Gifts and Regional Development. This session will inform attendees about numerous gift planning options including retirement plans, gifts, charitable trusts, gifts of property and more. Following this informative session, stick around right at The Waterfront Inn for an alumni and friends social! Grab some fun CMU swag and chat with fellow CMU Chippewas and supporters. Registration for the alumni social includes entry in a CMU raffle, hors d’oeuvres,  and one drink ticket good for house wine or beer. Additional drinks will be the responsibility of the attendees. A cash bar will be available.  

Register by Sunday, March 1! 

⏰When: 

Thursday, March 12, 2026 
2:30 p.m. | Estate Planning Session at The Waterfront Inn starts 
3:30p.m. | Estate Planning Session at The Waterfront Inn ends 
4 p.m. | Social at The Waterfront Inn starts 
6 p.m. | Social at The Waterfront Inn ends 

📍Where: 

The Waterfront Inn 
The Horizon Room 
1105 Lake Shore Drive 
The Villages, FL 32162 

💲Cost: 

Complimentary | Estate Planning Session (includes light refreshments) 
$30 | Alumni and Friends Social (includes entry into a CMU raffle, hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket for house wine or beer) 

Attendees that register for both the Estate Planning Session and Alumni and Friends Social can use code VILLAGES for an additional $5 off their registration total. Gold members will also receive $5 off their total registration.  

All registration sales are final. Make sure to wear your maroon and gold to show your CMU spirit!   

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Sponsor: Alumni Relations
Contact: Alumni Relations alumni@cmich.edu 989-774-3312
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