01/03/2026
The NCL Bay Area Chapter looks forward to welcoming new members from the Class of 2032. A key pillar of NCL centers on culture, with events like our annual Mother-Daughter Tea, held this year on December 7 at Willowynn Barn. Our “Guided by the Stars” afternoon featured two of the most decorated astronauts in history.
Sunita "Suni" Williams shared highlights from her extraordinary career—including 608 days in space, nine spacewalks, and the first marathon run in space— along with enjoying tea with the members. Suni graciously stepped in for fellow astronaut Nicole Mann, who was originally scheduled to attend but was traveling to Kazakhstan to welcome home Johnny Kim from the International Space Station. Nicole still made time to connect with the chapter through a video greeting, introducing Suni and sharing her appreciation for the NCL community.
The Tea also featured an inspirational poem, a talk on tea culture, themed photo backdrops, and s’mores at the firepit. We cannot wait to see what the Mother-Daughter Tea will have in 2026.