September 11, 2024:  Lunch 11:30 AM,  Meeting 12:30 PM Program 1 PM

Acton Fire Chief, Anita Arnum, presented a fascinating account of her experiences working at the Twin Towers in NYC shortly after 9/11. She also discussed working in a male-dominated field, exciting changes to her department, and answered members’ fire safety and prevention questions.

 

October 9, 2024:  Lunch 11:30 AM, Meeting 12:30 PM, Program 1 PM

Vocalist Phyllis Fallon, accompanied by a live band, will sing Great American Songbook standards from the golden era of jazz when songs had meaningful lyrics that you can still remember today.

 

 

November 13, 2024: Lunch 11:30 AM  Meeting 12:30 PM Program 1 PM 

SHERYL FAYE PRESENTS HISTORICAL WOMEN: Eleanor Roosevelt “First Lady of the World”.

December 11, 2024: Holiday Luncheon Il Fornos, Littleton 11:30 Meet and Greet, 11:45 Meeting, 12:15 The Meal is Served. Sign up with Carolyn Kilpatrick or Susan Digilio by December 4th.

January 8, 2025 (Snow Date: January 15) Lunch and Program 11:30 AM, Meeting 2 PM    *Note Change of Location* Acton TV Studios

JOE LOBLUNDO PRESENTS “COD FATHER” : The owner of Twin Seafoods in Concord will prepare fish chowder, spicy rice, soft shrimp and cod tacos, pico and guacamole for all to enjoy.

 

February 12, 2025 (Snow Date: Feb. 19) Refreshments 11:30 AM, Meeting 12:30 PM,  Program 1 PM *Note Change of Location  *Acton TV Studios

FASHION SHOW “Secondhand fashion never looked so good!” A few of our members will model consigned clothing from Reflections in West Concord, a delightful shop that carries only the best from modern casual and boho items to upscale designers. Attendees are asked to bring a sandwich. Other light refreshment will be provided.

March 12, 2025 Lunch 11:30 AM, Meeting 12:30 PM, Program 1 PM

Jaimee Joroff will present the harp and bardic tradition of story-telling in Ireland Stephen Collins will follow with “Irish Voices.”

April 9, 2025 Lunch 11:30 AM, Meeting 12:30 PM, Program 1 PM

Between Us Sisters: Amy Cole and Stefanie Cloutier of the Concord Visitors Center present an original living history piece, an intimate conversation between Louisa May Alcott and her youngest sister May Alcott.

May 21, 2025 Annual Spring Luncheon Celebrating the 110th Anniversary of the Acton Woman’s Club!

11:30 AM Meet and Greet, 11:45 AM Meeting, 12:15 PM, Meal. Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road, Stow. Make your reservations now with the Hospitality Committee. Entrees are as follows:

WEDGEWOOD ‘S TUSCANY CHICKEN – pan seared chicken breast  sautéed with artichoke  hearts, olives & sun-dried tomatoes tossed with fresh basil

BAKED FILET OF SOLE– stuffed with crabmeat, scallops  & seasoned breadcrumb stuffing, finished with lemon white sauce

PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM NAPOLEAN–  vegetarian