ACTIVITIES
MayGeneral Meetings
General meetings are held monthly at First Lutheran Church (153 Park Street, Montclair, NJ) and are open to the public. There is parking behind the church and the meetings are held on the ground floor.
2024-2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
12 October – Robbie AMODEO: Beauty Businesswomen - Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubenstein & Estee Lauder
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 12th – coffee and bagels at 11:30am and the speaker at 12:00pm.
History program through digital and visual aides.
09 November – Joel FARKAS: Remember the Ladies - Women in the Time of the American Revolution
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 9th – coffee and bagels at 11:30am and the speaker at 12:00pm.
History program.
14 December – Rolidel CZEKAJLO: Senior Director of Services, Covenant House New Jersey
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 14th – coffee and bagels at 11:30am and the speaker at 12:00pm.
CHNJ is a safe space that creates individualized programs for young people facing homelessness and for human trafficking survivors. Their goal is to provide high quality services to as many young people and HT survivors as possible, and offer them a chance to start a new chapter in their lives.
11 January – Member Presentations: Travel Tales
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 11th – coffee and bagels at 11:30am and members speak at 12:00pm.
Please join us for an interactive event where members are invited to share their most memorable travel stories, be they good or bad, happy or sad. Pictures are welcome. Projector provided. 10-minute time limit. Prizes will be awarded for all performers.
08 February – Kevin WOYCE: History of Valentine's Day
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, February 8th – coffee and bagels at 12:30pm and the speaker at 1:00pm.
History program with digital slide show including both original photography and historic images.
08 March – Genealogy and Family History: Preserving Your Legacy
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 8th – coffee and bagels at 12:30pm and the speaker at 1:00pm.
Have you hit a “brick wall” in your family history? Come join our resident genealogist for an interactive and engaging workshop to take your research to the next level with online research options, free resources, genealogy software, and local history repositories. There will be hands-on exercises for those who wish to participate, so bring your questions and conundrums.
12 April – Wellness & Fitness for Aging Gracefully
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12th – coffee and bagels at 12:30pm and the speaker at 1:00pm.
Elizabeth “Liz” Sanatar, Physical Therapist will present an interactive discussion of holistic strategies for healthy aging.
10 May – Voices Unveiled: The Evolution of Female Indigenous Representation in Canadian Opera
Meeting to be held at the First Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 10th – coffee and bagels at 12:30pm and the speaker at 1:00pm.
Fulbright scholar Camryn Dewar explores the portrayal of Indigenous women in Canadian opera through live operatic performances with piano accompaniment and visual presentation. She examines historical context, creator and cast backgrounds, Indigenous languages, and shifts from fetishized portrayals to authentic representations.
In addition to the General Meetings, the CWC has the following special interest groups.
Book Group
Meetings are 12:30pm on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month and hosted in members' homes
Bring a sandwich or snack. Hostess will provide dessert
Books and locations are listed below
SEP 11, 2024 12:30pm
Book: The Second Husband (2022) by Kate White - reviewed by Susan Pavelchek
Hostess: Clare May
135 Montclair Avenue
973-746-0757
OCT 9, 2024 12:30pm
Book: The Women (2024) by Kristin Hannah - reviewed by Clare May
Hostess: Jane Skibo
4 Mendl Terrace
973-783-5357
NOV 13, 2024 12:30pm
Book: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (2017) by Mark Sullivan - reviewed by Dot Hunt
Hostess: Lucy Brogle
530 Valley Road, Apt 3B
973-783-7824
DEC 11, 2024 12:30pm
Book: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella - reviewed by Joan Grevatt
Hostess: Maggie Kennedy
113 Glen Ridge Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ
973-743-3601
JAN 8, 2024 12:30pm
Book: The Heart of a Woman (2009) by Maya Angelou - reviewed by Jane Skibo
Hostess: Clare May
135 Montclair Avenue
973-746-0757
FEB 12, 2024 12:30pm
Book Horse (2024) Geraldine Brooks - reviewed by Sandy Hoyer
Hostess: Jane Skibo
4 Mendl Terrace
973-783-5357
MAR 12, 2024 12:30pm
Book: The Polish Officer (1995) Alan Furst - revewed by Maggie Kennedy and Clare May
Hostess: Clare May
135 Montclair Avenue
973-746-0757
APR 9, 2024 12:30pm
Book: How to Age Disgracefully (2024) by Clare Poole - reviewed by Carylmead Eggleston
TBA
MAY 14, 2024 12:30pm
Book: Fierce Poise (2022) by Alexander Nemerov - reviewed by Pat Selden
Hostess: Clare May
135 Montclair Avenue
973-746-0757
JUN 11, 2024 12:30pm
TBA
For more information contact:
Clare May
[email protected]
(973) 746-0757
Dining Out
1-2 evenings per year
Dates and time TBD
For more information contact:
Clare May
[email protected]
(973) 746-0757
