Monthly Programs
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Monthly Programs are being redesigned . We have a creative group planning activities. Stay tuned for more information as we regroup from this historic event. Be safe and stay healthy!
2019-2020 Previous Meetings
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New Member Coffee
Bedford Library
NOTE: Bedford Bulletin date for THurs is incorrect
Thursday, September 26, 2019 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 24, 2019 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“The Palace Theatre: A Journey Through Its Storied History"
Peter Ramsay
.Peter Ramsey, president and CEO of the Palace Theatre in Manchester, will talk about its history and transformation over the years. The 300-seat venue was built in 1914 and is on the National Registry of Historical Places. Today the Palace Theatre is a beautifully restored 834-seat professional performing arts center. In an area that once had 22 theatres, this historic building is now the sole survivor of “The Great White Way.” As the Palace's history continues to unfold, the theatre is again a center of cultural activity and Victor Charas’ vision remains alive and well.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
TIME AND TALENT LUNCHEON AND AUCTION
LaBelle Winery, 345 Hwy 101, Amherst
Come and enjoy a lovely lunch and a glass of wine with your BWC friends and help earn dollars for our educational scholarships and charitable donations. This fundraiser gives you the opportunity to use your TALENT to create an item or to use your TIME to provide a service for a donation to be auctioned off for cash!
Our very own Chief Bryfonski of the Bedford Police Department will be our live Auctioneer again this year! We will have lots of great Silent Auction items to bid on too!! Luncheon tickets will be available to purchase after August 1st. Payment is due by October 22nd. Auction donation forms are available now! Don’t forget to invite your friends and family!
NOVEMBER
Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“Mt. Washington: Home of the World’s Worst Weather”
WILL BROUSSARD
Why is Mt. Washington called the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”? This program will explore the unique life and work of the weather observers stationed on Mt. Washington and learn why, for a mountain its size, Mt. Washington hosts some of the worst weather on Earth.
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DECEMBER
Thursday, December 5, 2019 11:00 am -2:00 pm
HOLLY LUNCHEON
Manchester Country Club
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with your friends from the Bedford Women’s Club at the Manchester Country Club! Come and enjoy the festivities! In addition to a lovely meal in a beautifully decorated room, there will be entertainment and prizes. The Silent Auction is a wonderful place to pick up some holiday gifts for your friends and family (or even for yourself!). As always, guests are welcome. Tickets will be on sale at our Oct and Novr meetings and will be available for purchase until November 30th
JANUARY
Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“YOUR HIT PARADE”: 25 YEARS PRESENTING AMERICA’S TOP POPULAR SONGS
CAL KNICKERBOCKER
Jeff Warner iPopular music has evolved over the years. Major shifts seem to occur about every 10 years. “Your Hit Parade” chronicled the changes in popular music from its debut in 1935 to its “death by Rock and Roll” in 1959.
FEBRUARY
Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
“A Trip We’re All On: The Role of Palliative Care in Laying Out a Road Map for Life to Death. Planning with Comfort, Joy and Dignity”
Dr. Charles Mills
How and why has New England comeDrawing on his clinical and life experiences, Dr. Mills will explore feelings and fears we all face in the trajectory of aging and declining health. He will describe the specialty of palliative medicine. He will explain how it is distinct from but related to hospice care. Through stories, he will help the audience explore the most common stumbling blocks of family interaction beliefs that create turmoil and suffering as serious illness impacts quality of life. The format of the presentation will lend itself to participatory interaction for personal growth and insights by the end of the talk.
MARCH
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Special Book Club Meeting
Bedford Public Library
1:00 pm Dr. Meg Cronin from St. Anselm College will lead a discussion of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. Copies of the book will be available at the library Reference desk in late January. All BWC members are welcome to attend this Book Group meeting.
Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Light Luncheon and Program
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian Church
"Stop Trafficking US"
Catherine Anne Wilson
Director of Portsmouth Black HeriVia public and private speaking engagements, social media, TV, radio, and print, Stop Trafficking US works to educate the community on the life cycle of abuse, and the horrific domino effect that occurs after a child has been sexually abused in any way.
APRIL
Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Annual Business Meeting
Fellowship Hall, Bedford Presbyterian ChurchA birthday celebration will be enjoyed. At the conclusion of the birthday celebration, we will hold our annual April Business Meeting. This is a MEMBERS ONLY MEETING. We will be voting on the election of officers, the disbursement of funds for Scholarships and Charities, the amount of dues, and any other items which may come up. Membership forms may be filled out and dues paid at the conclusion of the meeting. Checks and credit cards will be accepted. We hope to see you there!
MAY
Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Annual May Luncheon
Manchester Country Club
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.