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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!

MWC Charitable Works ~ Mitten Tree

<figure id="figure-a9n6k7t88lts3jntv" class="selected"><img id="a9n6k7t88lts3jntv" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/39yljSRnnpQlgHYRu1HIWuhqwI37F5hy8LOc5Z9ZotFiqVnU08Ol2Y0apFvAYOSG.png" alt="" title="" 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" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/39yljSRnnpQlgHYRu1HIWuhqwI37F5hy8LOc5Z9ZotFiqVnU08Ol2Y0apFvAYOSG.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure>A few MWC ladies got together and headed down to North Main Café in Wolfeboro for a warm cup of coffee and banana bread by their Christmas tree. They then stopped by a couple of the beautifully decorated downtown stores (with great window box displays) to pick up Christmas gifts. It was especially nice that very new member Mary showed up after just attending her first club meeting last week! Look forward to seeing these woman on the MWC hikes!

MWC Coffee Connections ~ North Main Cafe

<figure id="figure-nxvir8yt7dltmcc8ie"><img id="nxvir8yt7dltmcc8ie" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/76DeEcXBz6pSF9855KtDdU4jqfgUiOxAj3kluQERLkdWgBntcJ0QCcViyDOBCv6S.png" alt="fitness group" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined% 5%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined%" data-positionY="5%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>All the wonderful gifts donated by MWC members were gathered at the December club meeting, loaded up into the van, then transported to Waypoint by co-presidents Joanne Wilhelm and Libby Reichlen, as well as past president, Pam King. Family Support Specialist, Shannon Moore, of Waypoint graciously received the donation. The difference that these gifts will make to the young children on Christmas morning can not be measured. But what we can tell you is that they will create memories of joy of having received gifts that otherwise would not be under the tree. A big THANK YOU to all our generous and thoughtful members. Your kindness is appreciated.

MWC Charitable Works ~ Waypoint Kids Toys

Congratulations to MWC member Deb Wiacek for completing “52 With a View” NH hikes and earning the coveted “Over the Hill Hikers” patch. This is no small feat. She is shown celebrating her accomplishment with her friend, Jane, and many of her hiking buddies on top of North Percy. Off to greater heights!<figure id="figure-zw03iwo02klts7z8mu"><img id="zw03iwo02klts7z8mu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3KVXeoIKniW7LvZrFYLRnG6W7y07nQGm3Ux1Mxw1Db0qkXFsk3KFPDzvjy2c8Dqe.png" alt="" title="" 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" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3KVXeoIKniW7LvZrFYLRnG6W7y07nQGm3Ux1Mxw1Db0qkXFsk3KFPDzvjy2c8Dqe.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure>

MWC Member News ~ Deb Wiacek

<figure id="figure-fn516uw63lts34meh"><img id="fn516uw63lts34meh" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/dKg7SUl4je3fMhTm4Y90StCSBnonF2Cfk9VcOXGnGz8f7pri9i3CZ5pR9D3vu28e.png" alt="" title="" 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>The MWC ladies that play bridge are camera-shy but card-savvy! Stop by the Moultonborough Recreation Department TODAY on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 1 PM-3 PM to play and even learn how to play the game of bridge. The ladies are quite welcoming and will walk you through how to play like a pro. Then return on ongoing Tuesdays, resuming after the holidays on January 2, 2024 to hone your skills. Bring snacks, ingratiate yourself and maybe, just maybe, they’ll then let you take a photo of them, and not just their “hands”.

Our News & Events Blogs!

MWC Hiking Group ~ Beede Falls

MWC Charitable Works ~ Mitten Tree

MWC Coffee Connections ~ North Main Cafe

MWC Charitable Works ~ Waypoint Kids Toys

MWC Member News ~ Deb Wiacek

MWC Bridge Group