Monthly Programs
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New Member Coffee
Bedford Library
Thursday, September 27, 2018 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon & Business Meeting
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
This is a MEMBERS ONLY business meeting (existing and new active members) where the year’s activities will be finalized and yearbooks distributed
.OCTOBER
Thursday, October 25, 2018 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“Shaker Legacy"
Darryl Thompson
Darryl Thompson, who lived among the Canterbury Shakers, earned a BA and MA in American History at the University of New Hampshire. He served as a consultant to a Shaker documentary film, “The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God”, has written articles, lectured, taught classes and served as a tour guide.
Darryl enlightens audiences about the many Shaker contributions to agriculture, industry, medicine, music, furniture design, women’s rights, racial equality, craftsmanship, social & religious thought and mechanical invention, over the more than 250 years. In his presentation, Darryl will explore some of these contributions and share some of his personal memories of the Canterbury Shakers.
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“The Moose Man”
Rick Libbey
Rick Libbey, a naturalist photographer, learned to appreciate nature and all living things, after a personal encounter with a moose, in the wilderness of Maine. The encounter proved to be life-changing. For 35 years, Rick has returned to the same remote lake in Maine, taking photographs and documenting his encounters.
Rick started his business of nature photography in 2003, expanding it to include eagles, loons, fox, bears and all animals of the woods and water. He will share wildlife images and animal behaviors in his message of gratitude for his labor of love: awe-inspiring nature!
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DECEMBER
Thursday, December 6, 2018 11:30 am -2:30 pm
HOLLY LUNCHEON
Manchester Country Club
JANUARY
Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
"Banjos, Bones and Ballads"
Jeff Warner
Jeff Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from lumber camps, fishing villages and mountaintops of America, create a link between the everyday lives and artistry of the 19th century Americans to 21st century audiences.
Listening to the songs and stories of his father, Frank Warner, and other traditional singers provided an important inspirational influence that impacted Jeff’s childhood. He has edited his mother’s book, “Traditional folk Songs”, produced a CD collection and performed widely in festivals in the UK, to clubs, festivals and schools, across America. Jeff will perform traditional songs, rich in history.
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 21, 2019 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
"Discovering Stone Walls"
Kevin Gardner
How and why has New England come to acquire thousands of miles of stone walls? Kevin Gardner, a builder, logger, writer, teacher, radio voice and actor, has also been in a stone wall builder family business for more than 40 years. He has constructed New England traditional stonework and restored historic structures.
Kevin’s presentation will focus on the art, history, culture and lore of stone walls and their significance to the New England landscape. These are the main topics of his book, “The Granite Kiss”.
MARCH
Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
"Black History of New Hampshire"
JerriAnne Boggis
Director of Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, JerriAnne Boggis, has been instrumental in the creation of a documentary film, “Shadows Fall North”, relating historical facts about black history in NH, dating back to the 1700’s. Portsmouth is the only known African American burial ground in New England from this period.
In referring to the documentary film, JerriAnne helps to relay historical facts that may have been ignored or not even known. Milford, where she resides, is featured in the film. Along with connections to Milford, JerriAnne facilitates discussion about the film and other stories of slaves not in the film.
APRIL
Thursday, April 18, 2019 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Annual Business Meeting
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
MAY
Thursday, May 16, 2019 11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Annual May Luncheon
Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House
Come join the fun and fellowship at the last BWC event of the season. We will have the induction of the new officers and will be entertained by the Spur of the Moment, a barbershop quartet. Bring a friend!
Menu details to be announced.