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Our own movie aficionados and MWC members gave “The Boys in the Boat” a (mostly) thumbs up recommendation. Regardless, it’s hard to go wrong when you go to BarnZ's Meredith Cinema. The matinee price coupled with their senior discount tickets, popcorn and comfy seats; makes for an enjoyable experience. When you add on that’s it’s a “day-date with the MWC ladies” then it definitely gets a double thumbs up!<figure id="figure-14p8tx0lgtlthi7sim"><img id="14p8tx0lgtlthi7sim" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/3aML7xeRIglrwZerc6vSZ8KYBvx04tq9nYgZlogBET2vTF29uyqby6XWhNNB0lH9.png" alt="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>

MWC Pop Up Movie - The Boys in the Boat

<figure id="figure-5wawmwk6hklust0ygb"><img id="5wawmwk6hklust0ygb" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/05Gqffc6kS3ujpNpoFSkjdCjyVoV85O31pBepIxg79XDGekoXkWmq0GXl1ckDECM.png" alt="woman holding her sunglasses" title="woman holding her sunglasses" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>At each meeting, the MWC Ways and Means Committee has a table of raffle items that have included quilts, wreaths and home decor items. Often, the extremely talented Ways and Means Committee Chair, Sharon Paton, has personally created highly desirable, one-of-a-kind items for the raffle. Check out the table at the next meeting and try your luck at winning one of these prized items!

MWC January Meeting ~ Ways & Means Committee

<figure id="figure-jv5vci1e6hlust9kui"><img id="jv5vci1e6hlust9kui" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2be0EHKbz5EatKiSz1LG47EwJ3BHbVUMTuyaRKl3SWwBdsRyXXhEwMvZK7Lo3Yov.png" alt="man in black and yellow jacket wearing sunglasses" title="man in black and yellow jacket wearing sunglasses" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>A last minute change in plans meant that the Moultonborough Women's Club was able to secure yoga instructor and MWC member Karin Doheny for the January speaker on the topic of “Strength and Flexibility“. She spoke on the importance of maintaining a balanced physical and emotional well-being state. Karin began her yoga journey 20 years ago and is currently an instructor at The Studio Scissorgy Day Spa in Moultonborough, NH. Karin is certified through the Abhyasa Yoga Institute and received her aerial yoga certification through the unnata method. In addition to her studio work and yoga travel, she teaches yoga at a Laconia after-school program for elementary students. Karin shared with MWC members how she loves the beautiful all-encompassing practice of challenging one's mind, body and spirit. After taking everyone through a breathing exercise, members left feeling a little more grounded and at peace. Namaste.

MWC January Meeting ~ Speaker Karin Doheny

<figure id="figure-d7wp1lvwdwlts6vhpc"><img id="d7wp1lvwdwlts6vhpc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7zncQHD9d2QnoWOgI85lFDqe19QT4VVIbeQEoXuYfLXyroUbaVJYqSzM9hhBiuqd.png" alt="Clarksdale Ground Zero Club" title="Clarksdale Ground Zero Club" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 35% 45%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="35%" data-positionY="45%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>The MWC is happy to announce that member Jayne Savage has been appointed Vice President, per the club’s bylaws, by our Co-Presidents Joanne Wilhelm and Libby Reichlen. Jayne received unanimous vote by the Board to serve in this position. Jayne has had a home in Moultonborough for many years; as a full-time resident for the last 2 years. Prior to moving here full-time, she lived in Amherst, NH where she had club experience with the Women’s Junior League and the Amherst Garden Club. She is sure to bring her enthusiasm and experience the club. Currently, Jayne is employed as a local realtor in Meredith and she is an avid animal lover. When not boating on the lake, she enjoys spending time with her wonderfully close and expanding family. The club is grateful to have her step into the leadership role as MWC Vice President.

MWC Member News ~ Jayne Savage

The MWC Hiking Group took a hike to Beede Falls and Lower Falls in Sandwich earlier in the month of December. Fortunately, there was mostly only scattered patches of snow on the ground, so trekking down to the falls was done with relative ease. The upper waterfall was cascading down the chute into the small pond below. It’s a nice, clearly marked hike close to downtown Center Sandwich and off of Sandwich Notch Road. The hiking group did the hike before the narrow, dirt Notch Road closes for the winter. If you haven’t joined the group for a hike in 2023, definitely get out with them in 2024. They have such a great time.<figure id="figure-of56xg7sqqlts2jpm7"><img id="of56xg7sqqlts2jpm7" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5jVh7a3M1vQnVGik59hRbRJoinbkC5IiFwzvJq9DcBMeLvjqlwHawhYODQ1tnl1N.png" alt="A sign leading to a pit of pleasure by the looks of the sign. Seen near Covent Garden, London." title="A sign leading to a pit of pleasure by the looks of the sign. Seen near Covent Garden, London." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5jVh7a3M1vQnVGik59hRbRJoinbkC5IiFwzvJq9DcBMeLvjqlwHawhYODQ1tnl1N.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>

MWC Hiking Group ~ Beede Falls

<figure id="figure-qmpk7nyqplts7cwgm"><img id="qmpk7nyqplts7cwgm" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22iGS8vX1NwhXvRwLanzHkLUgXP8g7jocDx5lzHlPNdhaWh1he15baNQVTYH5WSI.png" alt="Free to use license. Please attribute source back to " title="Free to use license. Please attribute source back to " class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>MWC member Janet Schurko once again did an outstanding job coordinating the collection and delivery of homemade mittens and gloves to the Meredith Village Savings Bank’s Mitten Tree at their 991 NH-25, Moultonborough, NH location. Avid knitter and MWC member Peg Young was on hand to decorate the tree with many of her gorgeous creations. Co-President Joanne Wilhelm joined in on festooning the tree with hats. Overall, MWC members donated 169 items that are sure to keep people warm this winter as the temperature drops. If you are in need of warm hats/gloves, stop by and choose something off the tree until New Year's eve. They’re FREE and were made with love. All remaining items will be donated to local schools and nonprofits. Happy First Day of Winter!

News & Events in Spotlight!

MWC Pop Up Movie - The Boys in the Boat

MWC January Meeting ~ Ways & Means Committee

MWC January Meeting ~ Speaker Karin Doheny

MWC Member News ~ Jayne Savage

MWC Hiking Group ~ Beede Falls

MWC Charitable Works ~ Mitten Tree