Check out the calendar or read about and register, if necessary, for upcoming events below.
LADIES NIGHT OUT - MOVIE NIGHT! (WCL) Where and When: At West Newton Cinema on Wed, Mar 3, at 6:00 pm
We will be heading to the West Newton Cinema to see "An Education." The cinema is located at 1296 Washington Street on Route 16 in West Newton. Parking is available behind the Sovereign Bank (1314 Washington Street) or at the municipal parking lot on Cherry Street, across the street from the theatre.
The movie starts at 6:25 PM, so we will meet in the lobby at 6:00 PM to purchase tickets. They only take cash!! After the movie we will cross the street to The Local Restaurant for a glass of wine/snack and to discuss the movie. No need to RSVP. Just meet us there.
Any questions, please contact Karen Appe attheappes@aol.com or at 781-899-1327.
BOOK GROUP (JR) Where and When: At Marcy Steinberg's home, 35 Laurel Road, on Tue, Feb 23, at 7:30 pm
Our February "steamy read" in honor of Valentine's Day is the once banned, Tropic of Cancer, by Henry Miller. The meeting will take place on February 23rd, at 7:30 PM, at Marcy Steinberg's home, 35 Laurel Road. Please RSVP to Leslye (leslye100@aol.com) and indicate if you will be bringing nibbles or a beverage to share.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WCL) Where and When: At 59 Hallett Hill Road on Wed, Feb 24, at 7:30 pm
The "Women in Transitions" group had a great first meeting on January 28! The group will meet next on Wednesday, February 24, at 7:30 pm, at 59 Hallett Hill Road. We will begin a discussion of what we each define as our core values. Off of this we will look more closely at how we want to live out those values in the choices we make around work and family. Those wishing to attend, please contact Ellie Meyer at ellie_meyer@comcast.net so that you can receive a worksheet which will need to be completed prior to the meeting.
Mark your calendar for future meetings: March 25, April 28, May 26
PARALLEL FLORAL DESIGN - MARISA McCOY(GC) Where and When: At the Barn on Thu, Feb 25, at 9:15 am
Marisa McCoy will instruct us in doing a creative design in which three or more groupings are placed in a strong parallel manner. No prior experience is needed to participate. These workshops are for all levels of experience. You will learn a lot and have a lovely arrangement to take home.
Reserve your space with a check for $30 made payable to CLGC. Mail to Marcia Newstadt, 4 Blueberry Hill Road. Call if you have questions: 781.235.1883.
NEWCOMERS COFFEE (NC) Where and When: At Peet's Coffee in Wellesley on Fri, Feb 26, at 11:30 am
We hope you will join us for coffee on Friday, February 26, at Peet's Coffee in Wellesley. We plan on exploring Wellesley after warming ourselves. Any questions? Email danamarkmann@comcast.net.
POKER NIGHT! (WW) Where and When: At the Barn on Thu, March 4, at 7:30 pm
Please join us for Poker Night on March 4th at the Barn at 7:30 PM. All WCL members (and spouses) are invited. We'll be serving wine and cheese. $5 donation at the door. We will also be playing Bingo on March 25th at 11:30 AM at the Barn.
FREDERIC LAW OLMSTED AND THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGACY - SPEAKER ALAN BANKS, SUPERVISORY PARK RANGER (GC) Where and When: At the Barn on Thu, Mar 18, at 9:30 am
The firm that Frederic Law Olmsted founded over a century ago was involved in over 1200 landscape architecture projects throughout Massachusetts, ranging from expansive 500 acre public parks to intimate private gardens. One of its greatest achievements is a six-mile "emerald necklace" of ponds, parks, and parkways that winds its way through Boston. The one-hour slide lecture will sample this rich landscape legacy and explore the ideas that shaped some of the most treasured lands in Massachusetts. Our speaker, Alan Banks, Supervisory Park Ranger, oversees the historical interpretation of Frederic Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline, MA.
BINGO! (WW) Where and When: At the Barn on Thu, March 25, at 11:30 am
We will be playing Bingo. Details to follow.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WCL) Where and When: Thu, March 25
Details to follow.
NEWCOMERS WINE-TASTING (NC) Where and When: At the Barn on Fri, March 26, at 7:30 pm until the last bottle is empty!!
Please join the Newcomers for our second annual wine-tasting. Cost is $20 per person. Make check payable to WCL and send to Lea Kelsey, 60 Westland Road, Weston MA 02493.
Wine tasting presentation by Matt Dorment from M.S. Walker wine distributor. Please bring an appetizer for 8 to be shared buffet style.
RSVP by Tue, March 23. Space guaranteed by check receipt.
FACEBOOK: SOCIAL NETWORKING - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (WCL) Where and When: At the Barn on Wed, March 31, at 9:30 am
Please join us for a presentation on Facebook, the social networking website. Learn about the many benefits of the site and how you can use it productively. Hear how you can protect yourself, your children and grandchildren from the potentially harmful aspects of Facebook and learn how to avoid the dark side of this website.
Our speakers, Diana Chaplin, a league member and local real estate expert in internet marketing, who is always on the cutting edge of technologies as they apply to real estate and the community, along with her husband and tech guru, Patrick, have kindly volunteered to present.
All WCL members are cordially invited to attend. We will gather for coffee, refreshments and conversation from 9:30 to 10:00 AM and then we will hear our speakers. We should end at approximately 11:00 AM. If you have any questions, please call Celeste Wolfe at 781-899-9483 or twolfe454@verizon.net.
FUN, FOOD AND FASHION (WCL) Where and When: At the Barn on Thu, April 15, at 6:30 pm
Ladies Night Out and the Clothing Exchange are hosting Fun, Food and Fashion. Last year's event was such a success, we decided to do it again! The evening will be held on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 PM at the Barn. Please bring an appetizer, snack or dessert. Finger food only. Fashions will be provided by the Clothing Exchange. More details to follow.
ROMANCING THE SITE: DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM A WORLD OF GARDENS - SPEAKER NAN SINTON (JOINT GC ANNUAL MEETING) Where and When: At the First Parish Church in Weston on Thu, Apr 15, at 9:30 am
Nan Sinton is a landscape designer and President of Sinton and Michener Assoc. She has designed gardens throughout the United States and in Europe. She is also a writer, photographer, horticultural educator, former director of public programs for the Arnold Arboretum and leads garden tours overseas for Horticulture. Her presentation "Romancing the Site: Design Inspiration from a World of Gardens" will demonstrate ways in which a garden can be developed to meet both the owner's dreams and the demands of the site.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WCL) Where and When: Wed, Apr 28
Details to follow.
WCL LUNCHEON AND ANNUAL MEETING (WCL) Where and When: Thu, May 13
Spring and summer fashions for all your lifestyles by Lyn Evans for Potpourri Designs. Details to follow.
GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON (GC) Where and When: At Paula Schwenk's home on Thu, May 20, at 9:30 am
A location to tour, followed by lunch at Paula Schwenk's home. Details to follow.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION (WCL) Where and When: Wed, May 26
