We are thrilled to invite all Theta alumnae to our chapter’s 50th anniversary! Registration for this milestone event is now open. See below for information on the weekend’s festivities, including parking and transportation, accommodations, a schedule of events, and our communication opt-in form.
Accessibility
If you have a valid disabled permit or license plate displayed, you may park in an accessible parking space anywhere on Grounds. Additionally, accessible University Transit buses provide looping shuttle services across Grounds.
Accommodations
Hotels in Charlottesville fill up quickly for beautiful fall weekends on Grounds. Visit the Charlottesville Visitors Bureau for a list of places to stay.
Parking and Transportation
Farmington Country Club
Please access Farmington Country Club by their main entrance at Farmington Drive, accessible from Ivy Road/Rt. 250. The preferred parking for event guests will be along the Club’s front circle which is directly connected to Farmington Drive.
On-Grounds Parking and Transportation
Paid visitor parking is available in The Central Grounds Garage, located under the University Bookstore, through ParkMobile. ParkMobile is available via app or by calling 877-727-5758. Please note: there is a $5 registration fee by ParkMobile if setting up an account through a phone call.
Celebrate Responsibly
We encourage alumnae to celebrate safely and responsibly throughout the weekend. For your convenience and safety, please consider calling a taxi or car service to get around town and home safely.
- Yellow Cab of Charlottesville: 434-295-4131
- Uber (Mobile App)
- Lyft (Mobile App)
Sponsor a Fellow Theta
If you would like to Sponsor a Fellow Theta to attend events throughout the weekend, please consider donating as you’re able when completing your event registration. We appreciate your generosity!
Do you or someone you know require financial assistance to attend the Friday event? Please reach out to the Anniversary Event Co-Chairs Pam Edmonds (Col class of ’91) at pfedmonds3@gmail.com, Robin Mellen (Col class of ’86) at robinjmellen@gmail.com, Whitney Murphy (Col class of ’87) at whitneymurphy@mac.com or Merrill Woodriff (Educ class of ’98) at merrill.staunton@gmail.com.
Submit Your Photos
We plan on displaying photos depicting our sisterhood during Friday’s event. We welcome you to share your memories with us; Please email your photos to theta50th@gmail.com.
Tickets
Ticket for the 50th anniversary are now available. Register today!
Weekend at a Glance
Thursday, October 1
- 6-8 p.m. Cocktails and Welcome Reception, St. Elmo Hall
Friday, October 2
- 6-11 p.m. Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing, Farmington Country Club
- Join us for the premier event of the weekend as we celebrate 50 years of Delta Chi! This evening will feature stories from the early years, tributes, a slideshow, composites from across the decades, cocktails and dinner, DJ, and more! We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, October 3
- 2-6 p.m. Country Parties with Theta alumnae around your decade, various locations
- Classes of 1976-1994: At the home of Whitney Murphy, 555 Old Garth Road
- Classes of 1995-2014: At the home of Merrill Woodriff, 1214 Rugby Road
- Parking will not be available on-site. We encourage guests to rideshare.
- Classes of 2015-2025: At the home of Whitney Murphy, 555 Old Garth Road
Sunday, October 4
- Foxfield Races, 2215 Foxfield Track — Please purchase your tickets separately.
Questions about the reunion? Contact Pam Edmonds (Col class of ’91) at pfedmonds3@gmail.com, Robin Mellen (Col class of ’86) at robinjmellen@gmail.com, Whitney Murphy (Col class of ’87) at whitneymurphy@mac.com, or Merrill Woodriff (Educ class of ’98) at merrill.staunton@gmail.com.
If you have friends who are Delta Chi alumnae and are not receiving our emails, please share this webpage so that they can join our listserv to receive communications, event invitations, and more!