Join us for these unique FUNdraising experiences specially curated for King parents! Students are welcome to join in the fun for the UnGala Trivia Challenge and Magic Show. All other experiences are intended for parents to connect and enjoy. Please note, some experiences have time-sensitive registration deadlines. In order to provide your Zoom links, the registration deadline for all other events is March 5. Learn more about the experiences then visit the Register for Events tab to sign-up for as many events as you would like!
Family Trivia Challenge
Generously sponsored by Andrea and Peter Resnick, P’22, ’22, ’25
Sunday, March 7 at 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- Almost Anything Goes in this fully-hosted, high-tech trivia game!
- Prizes will be awarded to the top teams: one lucky family will win a Chelsea Piers Membership valued over $3,000 and our runner-up will enjoy a shopping spree at the School Store!
- Students are welcome to participate in this event, making it the perfect kick-off to the UnGala.
DIY Art Workshop
Generously sponsored by Wendy and Brian O'Connor, P’20, ’23
Monday, March 8 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Get crafty during this fully-guided art workshop where we will create a spring Welcome Wreath!
- Each participant will be shipped a DIY-in-a-box kit from Painted by the Shore. The first 15 registrants will also receive a bottle of bubbly — a special gift courtesy of Wendy!
- The registration deadline is March 1 in order to ship your DIY kit. This experience has a limited capacity.
Culinary Class
Generously sponsored by Kim and Richard Alexander, P’21, ’22
Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Chef Heide from the award-winning Fig Cooking School will guide this hands-on culinary experience as we make the Perfect Virtual Dinner Party Meal: Cast-Iron Chicken with Rosemary, Roasted Pears, and Apples, Herbes de Provence Potatoes, Kale Salad with Truffle Balsamic Dressing, and make ahead Chocolate Pots de Crème for dessert!
- Access your ingredients and equipment list here. Your recipes will be emailed directly to you with your event Zoom link.
- The registration deadline is March 4. This experience has a limited capacity.
family Magic Show - Students Welcome!
Generously sponsored by the Parents' Association Board
Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00-8:00 p.m.
- It's high-octane magic LIVE in your living room!
- The best magician in America, Tom Pesce, will amaze you with this interactive virtual show.
- Students are welcome to participate in this event, as long as their homework is complete!
Wine Tasting
Generously sponsored by Mini Nunna and Eric Gerster, P’22
Thursday, March 11 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Sip back and relax as you enjoy the perfect WFH (wine-from-home) tasting experience!
- Your tasting flight includes eight Wines from Down Under and each bottle holds a six-ounce pour (serves 1-2 people).
- Review this virtual tasting prep for guidelines for your in-home tasting event.
- The registration deadline is February 25 in order to ship your tasting kit.
Mixology & Mocktails
Generously sponsored by Rachelle and Scott Spielvogel, P’25
Thursday, March 11 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
- Show off your shake and learn some new skills behind the bar in this mixology class!
- Our master mixologists from Liquid Lab NYC will guide you in crafting the perfect cocktails (or mocktails).
- The cocktails are designed to adapt to the spirit of your choosing. You can preview the recipes here which work well with Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum or Whiskey! A more detailed ingredient and tools list can be found here.
Daily Virtual Fitness Classes
Generously sponsored by Mi-Sun and Roger Freeman, P’22, ’29
Maintain wellness and balance during the UnGala week! All fitness classes are 45-minutes. No equipment is necessary. Athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, and a water bottle are recommended.
- Upper Deck Fitness presents Tabata and Primal Stretch:
March 8 at 9:00 a.m. Tabata and Primal Stretch is an interval-style workout followed by full-body stretching and breathwork led by two of Stamford's best coaches.
- Pilates by Carly presents Pulse Pilates and Barre Burn:
March 9 at 12:00 p.m. Pulse Pilates is a hybrid of classical and contemporary Pilates mat work with isometrics and pulsing from Barre training.
March 10 at 9:00 a.m. Barre Burn focuses on small muscle movement to sculpt and tone the core, arms, back, glutes, and thighs. Barre is known for the shake and burn that we love to hate and hate to love! All you need is a mat and a chair/countertop.
No equipment is needed, but Carly recommends these optional props for class to increase the challenge.
- Cat Medina presents Zumba:
March 11 at 12:00 p.m. Zumba is a fitness dance party, combining Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system.
