• October 13, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Dr. Andrew Gillis. “Ancient Skeletons, Modern Cures:  New approaches to repairing and regenerating human joints.”

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Dr Andrew Gillis will speak about his research on the unique properties of fish skeletons, and how studying them can inspire new approaches to repairing and regenerating human joints. Dr. Gillis is an Associate Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, where his work focuses on the development, evolution, and regeneration of the vertebrate skeleton.  Integrating evolutionary biology, developmental genetics, and regenerative biology, he explores how cartilage forms, grows, and repairs, with particular emphasis on cartilaginous fishes such as sharks and skates. 

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.  

Please carpool if you can. Directions and parking information can be found here.

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

• September 8, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Welcoming Tea

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Members and any women interested in the club are invited to our annual welcoming tea from 3 to 4:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8 at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Board vice president Jennifer Cattin will give a welcome greeting and introduce the Board members. Ellie Armstrong will present a preview of the upcoming monthly programs planned to inform and entertain the group.  Food and beverages will be served.  

 Please carpool if you can. Directions and parking information can be found here.

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

•May 12, 2026: Five High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to five Precinct One high school seniors. Gabriel Remsen and Daniel Sullivan will graduate from Falmouth High School. Elise Casso, Faye McGuire, and Luke Okoshi-Michel are finishing at Falmouth Academy.

Club members extend sincere congratulations to these outstanding students, all of whom have strong academic records and a wide variety of achievements. The Scholarship Committee, headed by Jennifer Gaines, is proud to add these students to the 157 others who have received scholarships from the Woods Hole Woman’s Club since 1980.

Four of the five were honored at the Club’s Scholarship Tea on May 12, 2026, and spoke with members. The fifth student was playing at a lacrosse match on Martha’s Vineyard and sent a written statement to be read aloud at the tea.

Left to right: Luke Okoshi-Michel, Gabriel Remsen, Elise Casso, and Daniel Sullivan.  Faye McGuire was unable to attend the tea. (Nancy Walbek)

Read about each student here.

•May 12: 3 – 4:30 p.m.  Annual Meeting and Scholarship Tea

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This year, for the first time, WHWC will combine its two May events, the Annual Meeting and the Scholarship Tea, into one event on Tuesday, May12 from 3-4:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole. The annual meeting for members will begin promptly at 3 p.m. with a year-in-review presentation and a vote on the slate of officers for next year.  This will be followed by the Scholarship Tea where this year’s five scholarship recipients will be presented and celebrated. Recipients and their families are invited to attend, and recipients will speak briefly about their college plans. The tea is a major fundraising event for future scholarships. Donations in the form of checks can be made out to “WHWC Charitable Foundation.” Awarding scholarships has been a part of the Club’s community service since 1927, with a total of 162 graduating seniors receiving scholarships since 1980. 

Refreshments 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.

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.

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

• April 14, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Allison Maikath on operating Coonamessett Farm

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Allison Maikath, agricultural researcher at the Coonamessett Farm Foundation, will speak on operating a farm and CSA on Cape Cod.  Membership-based and featuring pick-your-own produce, farm animals, and a farm stand with local goods and a bakery, Coonamessett Farm is also known for its community activities and sustainability efforts.  Allison Maikath has helped to grow and maintain the 23-acre diversified fruit, vegetable, and animal operation, and currently conducts research on optimal farming practices to support a local, sustainable foodshed.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served and those attending 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.

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.“

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.  Information about membership is available at WHWCmembership@gmail.com