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•May 6: 3 – 4:30 p.m.  Annual Scholarship Tea

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club will host its annual Scholarship Tea between 3 and 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 6, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole. The seven recipients of this year’s scholarships are invited to join us with their parents and will be asked to speak briefly about their college plans.  Visitors are welcome to attend and to support the scholarship fund. The tea is one of the major fundraising events for the fund. Please write checks to “WHWC Charitable Foundation.” The presentation of scholarships has been a part of the Club’s community service since 1927. In the last forty years, one hundred fifty high school seniors from Precinct 1 have received awards.

Sandwiches and baked goods 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 welcome at any time during the year. Information about membership is available here 

•April 8: 11:30 a.m.  Horticulturist George Chapman on Gardening on Cape Cod

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George Chapman, lifelong horticulturist, gardener, and Landscape Director at Falmouth’s Highfield Hall & Gardens, will speak about the Essentials of Spring Gardening on Cape Cod. In addition to supervising landscape design and maintenance at the historic estate, Mr. Chapman publishes seasonal garden tips for Highfield’s website every week or two during the growing season. You may also admire his excellent work at Spohr Gardens where he is the Volunteer Chairman, and during the annual Hydrangea Fest Garden Tour, where he shares his magnificent half-acre garden created with his wife, Marcia.

Mr. Chapman has worked in professional horticulture for more than 50 years, as a manager of retail garden centers and as a commercial ornamental plant grower, utilizing three acres of greenhouses and 15 acres of outdoor growing.

The Club meets 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. Interested members of the community are welcome to join us.

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

•March 11: 11:30 a.m. Speaker Dr. Alan Steinbach on Fostering a Good Life

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In a talk titled Health in a Time of Dis-Ease, Alan Steinbach, MD, PhD, will present how careful eating, interdependence, and a kindly attitude contribute to a good life.  Dr. Steinbach is a Clinical Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley School of Public Health who has practiced medicine in Falmouth and has long been interested in how lifestyle choices can influence health.

The meeting takes place 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. Interested members of the community are welcome to attend.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery. The limited number of spaces 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. Information about membership is available here

•February 11: 12 p.m. – Annual Luncheon. RSVP by February 1

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Please join us for our mid-winter buffet and gathering at the Swope Center Dining Hall on Eel Pond in Woods Hole. Price: $35

The menu includes:

  • Seasonal Winter Salad
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Ravioli with a sage brown butter sauce
  • Rice Pilaf, Roasted Asparagus
  • Dessert

Coffee and tea will be available.  There will be no cash bar.

Park in the lot on Bar Neck Rd.  We are working to find additional nearby parking. 

The price per person is $35. Members are welcome to bring a guest at the same cost per person.

The deadline for RSVP with payment is February 1.  If you have food allergies, please contact Jennifer Cattin at jencattin@gmail.com. Make checks payable to Woods Hole Woman’s Club and mail to:   

Jennifer Cattin,   308 Hatchville Rd.    E. Falmouth, MA  02536

•January 14: 11:30 a.m. WHWC Thespians Perform

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Mary Swope and Lalise Melillo have arranged a program featuring poetry edited by Alice Kociemba, Robin Smith-Johnson, and Rich Youmans in the anthology From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands through Poetry.  Several club members will read poems that weave together a portrait of Cape Cod from a variety of perspectives.  Those wishing a preview may find the book through the CLAMS library system or at Eight Cousins Bookstore.

The Club meets 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.  Members may bring guests to the meeting.

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.  Monthly meetings from October through April include informative presentations, entertainment, and social events.  Additional club activities raise money for college scholarships and to support community organizations.  New members are welcomed at any time during the year.  Information about membership is available here 

•December 10: 11:30 a.m. Solstice Singers.

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Lore Loftfield De Bower will lead the Solstice Singers in a performance in the style of the European medieval and Renaissance periods. The program weaves together medieval and Renaissance songs with drama, dance, poetry, and period costumes.

The meeting is at 11:30 am on Tuesday, December 10th 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 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. Information about membership is available here 

•November 12: 11:30 a.m. Artist Salley Mavor: “From Precious to Poignant to Provocative.”

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Local award-winning fiber artist Salley Mavor will speak about her work in a presentation titled From Precious to Poignant to Provocative.  Her bas-relief sculptural scenes are created by hand with fabric, stitching, beads, wire, and found objects.  In addition to being photographed to illustrate numerous children’s books, the original works have been displayed in many art exhibits on Cape Cod and across the country.

This meeting is limited to members and their guests; given the wide interest in Salley’s work and space limitations, we regret that we cannot open it to the public.

We will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 12, 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.

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. Information about membership is available here 

•October 8: 11:30 a.m. Speaker John Wigglesworth, head of SEA, on studying the Arctic Ocean

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Veteran educator and mariner John Wigglesworth will present his observations and experiences studying the Arctic Ocean on the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Healy as part of the Synoptic Arctic Survey. Mr. Wigglesworth served as a science technician for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, helping to gather data on many aspects of the Arctic Ocean system. He has long been involved with Woods Hole-based Sea Education Association (SEA) and will address the importance of providing opportunities to study ocean sciences to high school and college students.
The meeting takes place 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.
Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery. The limited number of spaces 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. Information about membership is available here 

• September 10: 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 10 at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  NOTE: The venue has been changed from the one printed in the Member Book.

Board president Terry McKee will give a welcome greeting and introduce the Board members. Ellie Armstrong will present a preview of the monthly programs planned to inform and entertain the group.  Food and beverages will be served.  

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.  Founded in 1914, members enjoy a variety of speakers and programs and raise money for college scholarships and support of community organizations.   

Most meetings are held in Woods Hole at 11:30 AM on the second Tuesday of each month from October through April.   New members are welcomed at any time during the year.  Membership information is available here 

•Volunteer Opportunity: Falmouth Road Race Number Pickup

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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 4 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 18th. Number pickups take place in the Falmouth High School gym.


Date, Time, Number of Spots to Be Filled:
Thursday, August 15, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, 4 volunteers needed
Friday, August 16, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm, 5 volunteers needed
Friday, August 16, 3:15 pm to 7:45 pm, 4 volunteers needed
Saturday, August 17, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 4 volunteers needed
Saturday, August 17, 12:15 am to 3:30 pm, 5 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 “Boomerang” 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 “Boomerang” 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 5th. 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>