Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends,

You are invited to the Michigan All-Ivy Summer Event (MAISE), Sunday August 17, 12-4 p.m. at Kensington Metropark in Milford — rain or shine! This family friendly picnic celebrates summer with other Ivy alumni groups.

No charge other than a park entrance fee of $10 per vehicle. Food and beverages are on your own although charcoal for the grills, water and basic refreshments will be available.

You are expected to bring your school spirit with Columbia colors, apparel, banners and swag! A friendly competitive Cornhole Tournament will award trophies to the winning schools.

Please RSVP below so we have a headcount estimate.

WHEN: Sunday, August 17, 2025 from Noon to 4pm (rain or shine).

WHERE: Shelter M at Kensington Metropark: 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI 48380.

●      Kensington Metropark surrounds beautiful Kent Lake and offers a variety of recreational activities like hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and disc golf.

●      Shelter M has a view of Kent Lake, 9 large picnic tables under the roof, grill, swings, slide, and nearby restrooms and hiking trails.

●      The Kensington Metropark website provides further information: https://www.metroparks.com/kensington-metropark/

FOOD: The picnic is BYO, so bring your own food, beverages, and any other picnic items.  Charcoal for the grills, water and basic refreshments will be available.

COST: No charge for the picnic but park entrance requires a $10 Daily Vehicle Pass or Annual Metropark Pass.

While last minute additions are welcome, for planning purposes please RSVP by August 10, 2025. If you have any questions please email our event contact: Alissa Sevrioukova at
[email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on August 17!