• March 10, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Dr. Roger Hanlon on “The Amazing World of Cephalopods.”

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Our featured speaker will be Dr. Roger Hanlon, a marine biologist, ethologist, and senior scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, as well as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University.  He is known for his research on the behavior of cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish), particularly their camouflage abilities. 

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 10, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Special Note: At each meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at our two annual jewelry sales — the Woods Hole May Festival and the December Renaissance Fair. These sales raise funds for the club’s charitable donations to local non-profits. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. 

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

•Woods Hole Woman’s Club Extends Application Deadline for Scholarships

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club offers $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who live in Falmouth’s Precinct 1 and will be pursuing further education. Applications may be obtained from school guidance offices. Due to the blizzard, the deadline for applying has been extended to March 17, 2026. Further Information and an application form are available here. Updated March 3, 2026.

•February 10, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – Annual Luncheon. RSVP by February 1

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We hope you will join us for our annual mid-winter luncheon buffet.  This year’s gathering will be held at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center and will be catered by Windfall Market.  The menu will feature:

  • Spinach lasagna
  • Butternut Squash lasagna
  • Finger sandwiches
  • Green salad
  • Fruit platter and assorted desserts
  • Coffee and tea.

If you have food allergies, contact Jennifer Cattin at WHWCmembership@gmail.com. 

The price per person is $25. The deadline for RSVP with payment is February 1. Make checks payable to Woods Hole Woman’s Club and mail to:   Jennifer Cattin, 308 Hatchville Rd., E. Falmouth, MA  02536

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery, and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

• January 13, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Poetry Readings

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A program of poetry readings, under the direction of Club member Lalise Melillo, will continue our tradition of presenting a winter performance by Club members.  The readings will feature the theme of border crossings. 

The Club will meet at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery, and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

We welcome new members at any time during the year. Information about membership is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com

• December 9, 2025: 11:30 a.m. College Light Opera Company (CLOC), performing under director Mark Pearson

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For this year’s traditional December musical performance, we are pleased to welcome members of CLOC, performing under the direction of CLOC’s Executive and Artistic Director Mark Pearson.

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, December 9, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building, and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

We welcome new members at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

• November 11, 2025: 11:30 a.m. Kathy Walrath on “The Nobska Lighthouse Then and Now.”

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Our featured speaker is Kathy Walrath, Falmouth resident, community advocate, and President of Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.  Recognizing her leadership and advocacy for issues affecting all Falmouth residents, she is also this year’s recipient of Falmouth’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 11, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Special Note: At the November meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at the December Renaissance Fair to raise funds for the club’s charitable donations. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. 

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

• October 14, 2025: 11:30 a.m. Dr. Michael Bihari on “Restoring and Maintaining Good Health.”

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The featured speaker will be Dr. Michael Bihari, retired pediatrician, health educator, and healthcare consultant.  Dr. Bihari has been actively involved in the Falmouth community since moving to Falmouth in 2001.  His mentorship and service activities have included extensive volunteer work for the Falmouth Service Center, as well as leadership roles through the Falmouth Prevention Partnership Steering Committee, Falmouth Education Foundation Board, Board of Neighborhood Falmouth, Community Health Center Board, and as co-chair of the Falmouth Human Services Committee.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 14, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com

• September 9, 2025: 3:00 p.m. Welcoming Tea

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Members and women interested in the Club are invited to attend a welcoming tea from 3:00 to 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 9, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.

After a welcome greeting by Board President Nancy Copley, Ellie Armstrong will present a preview of the monthly programs planned to inform and entertain the group.  Food and beverages will be served.  

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery, and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

New members are welcomed at any time during the year.  Membership information is available here.

•Volunteer Opportunity: Falmouth Road Race Number Pickup August 14 – 16 2025

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Have fun while raising funds! In exchange for a generous donation from the ASICS Falmouth Road Race, WHWC has provided volunteers for the past 5 years to staff the tables where numbers are handed out to runners in the days leading up to the Road Race. This year’s race takes place on Sunday, August 17th. Number pickups take place in the Falmouth High School gym.


Date, Time, Number of Spots to Be Filled:
Thursday, August 14, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, 7 volunteers needed
Friday, August 15, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, 5 volunteers needed
Friday, August 15, 3:15 pm to 7:45 pm, 5 volunteers needed
Saturday, August 16, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 5 volunteers needed
Saturday, August 16, 12:15 am to 3:30 pm, 7 volunteers needed

Pre-race spirits are high, and it is fun to participate in the energy. Volunteers work in pairs. You can ask a family member or friend to sign up to volunteer with you if they are at least 18 years old. IDs will be checked. When you register, remember that you are working for a group and select WHWC.

Each person registering must have their own email address. Two people cannot use the same email address because this is how the registration program “Bloomerang” identifies you. You can sign up for multiple shifts. But, if you would like to sign up for two consecutive shifts, please let Kerry know because “Bloomerang” will not let you do this.

Family members younger than 18 can sign up for other jobs. They too should remember to select WHWC when they sign up.


Handing out numbers is the most sought-after job! Sign-up is open now and closes August 6th. Signing up benefits WHWC and the Road Race Committee. They hope to fill the slots with participating organizations like WHWC. Please sign up as soon as you can.


Sign up here (The Google Chrome browser works best. NOTE: Some have had difficulty signing up using their phone, so we suggest you use a different device). Be sure to select WHWC as your group so we get credit for your participation. Directions for signing up can be found here.


Questions? Please contact Kerry Walton <kerry.walton@gmail.com>

•Seven High School Seniors Awarded 2025 Scholarships

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to seven Precinct One high school seniors. Gabriella Jurczyk, Maggie McLean, Eleanor Rosenthal, and George Weiffenbach will graduate from Falmouth High School. Cecilia Palanza will graduate from Sturgis Charter School, Natalia Traykovski from St. John Paul II school, and Lucia Gomez-Ibanez is completing her studies in Norway at United World College.

Club members extend sincere congratulations to these outstanding students, all of whom have strong academic records and a wide variety of achievements. Five of the seven were honored at the Club’s Scholarship Tea on May 6 and spoke with members, one sent a video acceptance that was shown to the group and the seventh sent a written statement to share.

Recipients of Woods Hole Woman’s Club’s 2025 Scholarships at the presentation tea on May 6. left to right: Eleanor Rosenthal, Maggie McLean, Natalia Traykovski, Marysol Jurczyk, Cecilia Palanza. Not pictured: Lucia Gomez-Ibanez and George Weiffenbach. (Nancy Walbek)

Read about each student here.