Owls in Florida 2025

Ready to Connect in Sunny Florida?

We'll see you March 13 - 17, 2025!


 

group at parade

Friday, March 14, 2025
Alumni & Friends Reception
11:30 a.m.

Hosted by Alumnus Michael Belle '86

*FREE Event*
Gather with fellow Owls and supporters of Westfield State for an alumni hosted luncheon. Meet University President, Dr. Linda Thompson, and learn about what is happening back on campus from members of the Institutional Advancement team!

Sarasota Yacht Club
1100 John Ringling BLVD
Sarasota, FL 34236

 
Thank you for your interest.  Please contact Ryan Meersman at rmeersman@westfield.ma.edu if you have any questions.

 


 

Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade Logo

 

group at parade

Saturday, March 15, 2025
11:00 a.m. Parade Start

March in the Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade with your fellow Owls, and enjoy a reception after! 

*FREE Event*
This year, Westfield State Alumni has a trolley for parade day! March along, or ride up in style. We would love to fill this vehicle with as many Owls and friends as possible!

The trolley will drop us off for our after-parade reception. The reception will start by 1 p.m. after the conclusion of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Bay Front Inn
1221 5th Ave South
Naples, FL 34102

 
Thank you for your interest.  Please contact Ryan Meersman at rmeersman@westfield.ma.edu if you have any questions.

 


     

club pelican bay

 

Group at Golf Reception

Annual Hogan Classic Golf Outing &
Alumni & Friends Reception
Monday, March 17, 2025

Club Pelican Bay, Naples, FL

Get your foursome together! This annual golf outing is poised to be our biggest and best ever. The opportunity to play at the beautiful Club Pelican Bay, as well as enjoy their incredible venue for an evening reception is truly one of a kind. $300 per golfer, or $1,200 per foursome. For more information and registration, click the link below.

Not a golfer? Please join us for the evening reception!
*Reception: FREE EVENT*

Hosted by Bill Hogan '77 & Kevin Queenin '70

golf & Reception
Info & Registration

Please contact Bill Hynes whynes@westfield.ma.edu with any questions.


     

bay front inn from water

Lodging
Bay Front Inn, 5th Ave, Naples

1221 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

A block of rooms has been reserved under the group name 'Westfield State.' Please call the hotel directly to book under our group rate of $279/ night. 
Block is held until February 14, 2024. Rooms will fill quickly, so book today!

239-649-5800

holiday inn express naples

Additional Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Naples Downtown

1785 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL

While we do not have a reserved block with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown, we also recommend this hotel due to its relative cost and proximity to our area events. 

Questions? Call us at 413-572-8652
or email alumni@westfield.ma.edu