PROGRAMS FOR 2008-2009 Calendar information/program data is being formulated at this time.  All program information should be updated by September 1, 2008

NOVEMBER Thursday, November 16, 2006 - LIGHT LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Hannah Perutz, Speaking of Women Artists Hannah Perutz, our own BWC member and past president, will give a Power Point presentation on "Speaking of Women". Hannah has been a long time docent of the Currier Museum of Art and she will do this presentation with charm and wit as only Hannah can. She will explore the lives and styles of women artists.  Winter Clothes for Emergency Foster Care Coordinator: Denise Rotier  Please bring your gently used or newchildren's winter hats, gloves, scarves and coats to our meeting. These will be distributed to foster care organizations who willgive these items to children who must leave their homeon an emergency basis and do not have the opportunity to pack their own clothes.  Luncheon Co-Chairs: Theresa Chapman and Lori Radke Norma Athey Nancy Bregar Judy Cable Kathy Chadwick Jo Ann Goulet Pat Graham Barbara Hartigan Ruth Hayner Pat Howard Lois Hunter Pam Moll Nan Schlerf Bobbie White Saturday, November 18, 2006 - **Boston Holiday Shopping/Tea** Ritz Hotel, Boston, Mass. Join us for a fun day of shopping topped off with tea at the Ritz Hotel. We'll depart from Macy's at 9:15 AM and shop from 10:30 AM - 2:45 PM at the Prudential/Copley Centers and lunch on your own. From 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM indulge yourself with afternoon Tea at the Ritz Hotel with scones, fresh fruit, berries, sandwiches and selected French pastries (coffee is also available). Return about 6:00 PM; exhausted but renewed from shopping!! 20 seats available. Sign up at meeting. DECEMBER Thursday, December 14, 2006 - **HOLLY LUNCHEON** Manchester Country Club, Bedford - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Gather around the punch bowls at the Manchester Country Club. Make your menu selection and pay by November 16. Co-Chairs: Suzanne Hyman and Elaine Jordan Aileen Bott Sylvia Calder Jan Carlson Theresa Chapman Nancy Chase Thelma Christopher Annette Cortese Beverly Dickey Arlene Dupuis Maureen Freeman Laurie Gould Tommi Hall Betty Heroux Lois Hunter Mary Juliano Barbara Lanteigne Donna McCague Pam Mikkola Aurora Pincince Mary Ellen Potter Nannette Raclin Lori Radke Noel Rainville Joan Rodzenko Pat Scarborough Jan Schlerf Nan Schlerf Joan Stratton Judy Tabb Penny Warren Saturday, December 16, 20065 - **RADIO CITY ROCKETTES** Wang Theater, Boston, Mass. - 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM You can't beat the member price of $120 for this show which includes their classic performance of the "Parade of Wooden Soldiers" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas". We'll depart Macy's at 10:15 AM. Eat lunch in the theater district on your own. Show begins at 2:00 PM until about 4:30 PM. Expected return to Bedford at 6:00 PM. WE ONLY HAVE 20 SEATS! WE CAN ASK FOR MORE AS NEEDED. Sign up soon! JANUARY Thursday, January 26, 2006 - LIGHT LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Rebecca Rule, Moose of Humor, "Better Than a Poke in the Eye", New Hampshire Stories. You'll hear about the dickering that goes on over a $16 picnic table, the allure of the Boston Post Cane, a macaroni and cheese casserole faux pas, and one town's dreams of fame for its own glacial erratic, Frog Rock. You'll learn what it means when something is not up to Wilmont standards, the origin of the Hawaiian word "Foahdalahluah", as well as "Where Selectmen Belong". Luncheon Chair: Meg Moore Anna Baumgartner Thelma Christopher Maureen Freeman Janis Galeucia Barbara Garry Margie Haines Tommi Hall Phyllis Hickey Kris Hood Nancy Johnson Barbara Lanteigne Louise Padfield Evie Reed Leslie Thompson Penny Warren Infant and Toddler Needs Coordinator: Nita Beale Please bring new unopened infant and toddler clothing, diapers and formula of all types to be distributed to several organizations with in the area. FEBRUARY Thursday, February 22, 2007 - LIGHT LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Sandy Scheiner, Handwriting Analysis Sandra Scheiner is a Certified Handwriting Expert of over 25 years experience. She also holds a degree in the Science of Humanities and became a Certified Educational Advocate. Her presentation will explore the many professional uses of this branch of psychology and its in depth insight into the personality. Sandra closes with showing how to look at your own writing to see how this unique insight into self is gained.  Dress for Success Coordinator: Betty Heroux and Cindy Mills  The New Hampshire Chapter of "Dress for Success" supplies a work appropriate wardrobe  for women who are re-entering the job market. Bring gently used clean clothing on hangers. Suits, pants, blazers, sweaters, dresses, as well as all season and winter coats, pocketbooks and briefcases are appreciated.  Luncheon Co-Chairs: Nancy Herper and Julie Schappals Sylvia Calder Anne Ekdahl Linda Hardgrove Karolyn Jack Debra Kaufman Pat Lauer Barbara Leary Peg Maloney Melinda Penrose Aurora Pincince Lee Shubert Judy Tabb MARCH Thursday, March 22, 2007 - LIGHT LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Bill Graham, Floral Designer  Bill Graham, the owner of "Beautiful Things"  in Salem, MA will help us look forward to the beauty of spring blooms! What better way to enjoy the glorious colors of seasonal flowers uniquely arranged than a demonstration by one of New England's leading floral designers. Raffle tickets will be sold in order that each arrangement goes home with a lucky lady!  Animal Rescue League Coordinator: Becki Kuhns  Please bring items from this list: Clay Cat litter (non-scoopable): both wet and dry kitten food (Iams or Science Diet only); dog toys (Kongs, Nylabones, Galileo Bones); boxes you get when you buy a case of soda; 8 x 11 copy paper or bleach.  Luncheon Co-Chairs: Linda Dugdale and Jeanene Procopis Gillian Jukes Susan Krasner Marlene McInnis Maureen McIntyre Mary Menner Ellen Muller Lois Palmquist Lorraine Radick Kay Young Thursday, March 29, 2007 - **TIME and TALENT AUCTION** C.R. Sparks Event Center - 11:00 AM 4th Annual Auction Coordinator: Maureen McIntyre Enjoy a lovely luncheon and a lively auction. All the important details of this fundraiser will be announced during the year. In the meantime: SAVE THE DATE and guests are welcome! APRIL Thursday, April 19, 2007 - LIGHT LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall - 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING - MEMBERS ONLY Voting on disbursement of funds and election of officers. Pay annual dues; check payable to BWC. Bedford Public Library Coordinator: Cindy Mills We will collect used VHS and CDs that are not above a PG-13 rating. Also paperback books, and hard cover books. Children's books are always appreciated. Luncheon Chair: Betty Heroux Anne Jacobs Lucy Kline Joan Martin Edith Meyer Isabel Partin Mary Ellen Potter Noel Rainville Joan Stratton MAY Thursday, May 17, 2007 - LUNCHEON **PROGRAM** MEETING Annual Spring Luncheon, Bedford Village Innl, Bedford, NH - 11:30 AM Social Hour, 12:30 - 3:30 PM Luncheon Join us for our traditional basket raffle and installation of officers. Details to be announced. Last meeting to pay dues. After June 1, $5 late fee.