Dear MWC Ladies,

It’s hard to believe May is almost here! As we begin to leave the mud season behind and welcome the beauty of spring, we’re looking forward to all that this new month brings — warmer days, blooming flowers, and the return of many of our snowbirds. Welcome back! We’ve missed you and can’t wait to gather again for another wonderful month of friendship, fun, and connection through our Women’s Club.

This is a friendly reminder about our upcoming May meeting, and we hope you’ll join us!

 

MWC General Meeting

Monday, May 4th
1:30 PM – Sign-in, social time & refreshments
2:15 PM – Program begins, followed by a brief business meeting
Location - Moultonborough Function Hall (formerly the Lions Club) Old Route 109

It's Time to RSVP:  Click here

May Program
We’re excited to welcome Courtney Palmer and Johanna Halperin from Powerhouse Chorus and Theatre for what promises to be an entertaining and engaging presentation.

A few important reminders for May:

Annual dues for next year – $30
June Luncheon tickets – $35
Hostess sign-up for next year

Please bring separate checks (or cash) to help keep the check-in line moving smoothly.

 

Upcoming MWC Fundraisers & Volunteer Opportunities

 

Yard Sale – Saturday, May 16 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 276 Moultonborough Neck Road

Spring cleaning? We would love your donations! Household items, books, toys, décor, tools, and small furniture in good condition are welcome. We’re also looking for volunteers to help during the sale (7–9, 9–11, and 11–1 shifts).

 

Annual Plant Sale – Saturday, May 30 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
At the E.M. Heath Supermarket parking lot in Center Harbor

Our Annual Plant Sale is right around the corner! We’re looking for donations of plants, bulbs, tubers, and pots — and we need helping hands to make the day a success. Whether you can donate, volunteer, or stop by to shop, your support means so much.

 

Adopt-A-Spot - Volunteers Needed!

Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Our Adopt-A-Spot summer team is looking for volunteers to help tend and maintain our club’s community garden spot throughout the summer months. This is a fun and rewarding way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with fellow members, and help keep our community looking beautiful. Sign-up details will be shared soon!

 

Outstanding Woman of the Year Nominations
The deadline for nominations is at the May meeting. This award recognizes a member whose leadership, dedication, and service have made a meaningful impact on our club and community. Please submit nominations by email or sealed envelope to Wendy or Jayne.

 

June Luncheon Raffle
Don’t forget — raffle tickets for the generously donated Blackstone grill and BBQ grill set will be available at our June luncheon and auction! the second Raffle will be a Flowering Garden plant.

 

Activities Committee
Mary Bishop, Jan Flanagan, and their committee continue to plan wonderful activities for everyone to enjoy. Watch for the May Activities email, check the website calendar, and keep an eye on our MWC Facebook page for updates and photos.

 

Bake Sale

We will have a  Bake sale sign-ups for our July Bake Sale (in conjunction with the Library Book Sale) both Friday July 10, 4-7 pm and Saturday July 11 from 9am-3pm.  We will need extra help for set up, canopies, workers and bakers to cover both days.  We will also have sign-ups at the June meeting.

 

“Sad News” that Carole O’Hara’s mother recently passed away.  Carole is a true friend of MWC generously baking pies for our Bake Sales.

 

Welcome New Members!

A warm welcome to   Tasha Cooper, Bonnie Heaton and Gabriela Latham — we’re so happy to have you as part of our club!

 

 

Please RSVP if you haven’t already. Your response helps our hostesses prepare refreshments and seating for all.  We’re looking forward to seeing you on May 4th and sharing another special afternoon together.!  You can RSVP here.

In Friendship and Service,   

Wendy Monbouquette & Jayne Savage
MWC Co-Presidents

Dear MWC Ladies,

May is just around the corner and will bring more spring flowers and hopefully be the end of Mud Season. We welcome back many of our snowbirds - we’ve truly missed you and can’t wait to see you again!  

We are looking forward to lots of activities to join in this month - filled with friendship, fun and connection in our Women’s Club.

Warmly,  Wendy Monbouquette and Jayne Savage, MWC Co-Presidents

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Our April Speaker, Jasmine Fiandaca, gave a moving presentation on human trafficking, drug abuse and physical abuse.  We wish her well on her mission to inform people of this danger among us.  Thank you to all who provided items for the Bags of Hope ministry.

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Mark Your Calendars:  May 4th MWC meeting

Date:  Monday, May 4th

Time:  1:30 pm - Arrive to sign in, socialize and enjoy refreshments,  2:15 pm - Program begins followed by a brief MWC business meeting

Place:  Moultonborough Function Hall (formerly the Lions Club) Old Route 109

It's Time to RSVP:  Click here

Please RSVP for yourself and any guests.  Your response helps our hostesses prepare refreshments and ensure comfortable seating for all.

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May Program

Courtney Palmer and Johanna Halperin from Powerhouse Chorus and Theatre will be our presenters.

No Charity of the Month this month.   Bring your checkbook (or cash), however, because May IS the month to:

**Pay your dues for next year ($30 payable to MWC)

**Buy your tickets for the June Luncheon on June 1st ($35 payable to MWC)

**Sign up for your preferred Hostess month for next year (free)

Please write separate checks as this helps with our bookkeeping.  Also, making out your checks ahead of time will keep the check-in line moving smoothly.

You can also use this link to pay your dues online:  Cheddar Up

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Club News

 

Upcoming MWC Fundraising Events

Yard Sale – Saturday May 16 8:00 – 12:00  - 276 M’boro Neck Road

Looking to declutter this spring?  We are participating in Lake Life Reality’s M’boro town wide Yard Sale and will be collecting items to include in our sale. If you have household goods, small furniture, books, toys, décor, tools, or other items in good condition that you no longer need, please consider donating them.  We are also looking for helpers at the sale:  7-9, 9-11 and 11-1.  If you have items to donate or can help, please contact Kerry Soroka or Libby Reichlen.

Plant Sale – Saturday May 30 8:00 – 3:00 at the EM Heath’s Parking Lot in Center Harbor.

Calling all plant enthusiasts! We’re gearing up for our MWC Annual Plant Sale and whether you’re a plant enthusiast or just love to be involved, we have a need for your help. The Plant Sale will happen just when you are dividing those overgrown patches or moving plants and a focus of our community is on planting.  We are in need of plants, bulbs/tubers and lots of pots!  Please let Kerry or Libby know if you will be donating plants and/or can help during the sale.

 

Adopt-A-Spot:  Calling all Gardening Enthusiasts! The coordinators for our Adopt-A-Spot Summer activity are looking for volunteers to help tend our “Spot”.  Look for a Sign-Up Genius link in the next few weeks.

 

Outstanding Woman of the Year:  Nominated amongst her peers, the Woman of the Year is awarded to one whose exceptional leadership, dedication and service has made a significant impact within the Club and Community.  Highly respected, she exhibits sustained dedication and service.  The nomination deadline is May 4th at the General meeting.  Please submit nominations by email or sealed envelope to Wendy Monbouquette or Jayne Savage.

Previous winners:

2019 Mildred Toczko, 2020 Carol Bamberry,  2021 Janet Schurko, 2022 Harriet Bicksler, 2023 Nancy McDonough, 2024 Deb Kumpf, 2025 Kathleen Garry

 

Raffle at the June Luncheon:    Last Fall, member Carol Mahon, generously donated a nice 28” Blackstone grill for MWC to raffle off.  Raffles for the grill and a BBQ grill set will take place at the June auction.

 

Activities Committee:  Co-Chairs Mary Bishop and Jan Flanagan and their Committee have new activities both planned and popping up all the time!  The May AC email will be arriving in your InBox soon. You should also check the website calendar and upcoming events along with Facebook - often.  Sign up lists are also available at the Activities Corner table at our monthly meetings.  Watch our MWC Facebook page to see photos of all the fun members are having!  

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Welcome New Members!

Bonnie Heaton and Gabriela Latham.   We’re so glad you joined The Club!

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We hope to see you at the May 4th meeting!  You can RSVP here

In Friendship and Service,   

Wendy Monbouquette & Jayne Savage, MWC Co-Presidents