September 9, 2026: Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Lunch12:30 PM
Historical Sculptures
Meredith Bergmann, Acton resident and nationally renowned sculptor, will talk about her work creating monuments to great Americans, including FDR, Sojourner Truth, Abigail Adams, Marian Anderson, Susan B. Anthony, and others.
Meredith Bergmann presenting her wonderful sculptures. We all found her presentation to be awe-inspiring and fascinating.
Meredith Bergmann (left) working on the sculpture which is the first in Central Park NYC to depict real women. She shows the women as activists at work: Sojourner Truth, speaking; Susan B. Anthony, organizing; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, writing. This slide was part of Meredith’s presentation.
The finished product in Central Park.
We are now being presented with a small section of the much larger Lexington, MA , sculpture. We see Caroline Wellington, a champion of women’s suffrage for more than 60 years. In 1887 she and her sisters made a banner for the Boston Suffrage Bazaar that quoted Abigail Harrington’s famous call, “Something Must Be Done” to wake her son to join the battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. In 1912, 92-year-old Caroline passed the banner to younger suffragists to carry in their march on Washington, D.C. Here, she is dressed as if for that march.
The Lexington Women’s Monument called “Something is Being Done.” Caroline is on the right side of the door. This sculpture is amazing and brilliant not only for its creativity and genuine emotion, but that it is also two sided. There is another set of women working for freedom on the other side too.
When visiting, one is invited to stand in the doorway and hold hands with the women on each side.
She will show how her process grows from historical research to sculpting each monument at three different sizes, winning approvals from various stakeholders, bronze casting and installation, bringing fresh new life to historical figures.
October 10, 2026: Annual Pie/Bake Sale, 9 am at the Clubhouse.
October 14, 2026: Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Lunch12:30 PM
Restorative Justice
Lauren Rozensweig Morton, long-time Acton resident, former Select Board member and 9/11 widow, will speak to us about C4RJ (Communities for Restorative Justice), a non-profit that seeks to put things right for all involved in a criminal case by way of conversations led by trained volunteers. We will also learn about Seeds of Peace, another non-profit that develops community leaders who work across differences to create just and inclusive societies.
November 4, 2026 (note this is the first Wednesday of the month, as the second Wednesday is the Veterans Day holiday)
Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Lunch12:30 PM
A Cuppa Tea
Linda LaSage will entertain us with some lively storytelling, A Cuppa Tea with Miss Jean: Her Life and Legacy. A local author, LeSage recently published the biography of Jean Beddow-Arnth, a long-time Hudson resident who founded a dance studio and gymnastics school. Miss Jean taught the 7th and 8th grade ballroom classes for several years at our own clubhouse in the early 70’s!
December 9, 2026: Holiday Luncheon, Wedgewood Pines Country Club, 215 Harvard Road, Stow
11:30 AM Meet and Greet, 11:45 AM Meeting 12:15 PM Buffett Reservations can be made with the Hospitality Committee at the October and November meetings.
January 13, 2027 (Snow Date 1/20/27): Program and Lunch 11 AM – Meeting 1:30pm
*Note Change of Location *Acton TV Studios, 16 A Craig Road, Acton
“Codfather” Cooking Show
The “Codfather” is back with Joe Lablunco of Twin Seafood in Concord presenting a delicious and entertaining cooking show.
February 10, 2027 (snow date 2/17/27) Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Appetizers 12:30 PM
This year the program is at the Acton Women’s Club House
Indian Fashion
Indian residents make up about half of Acton’s Asian population, which is around a quarter of the town’s total population. Perhaps you have been invited to an Indian event—a dinner party, gala, cultural festival, or wedding— and weren’t sure what to wear.
Arshia’s Jewels & Fashion Boutique is a mother-daughter collaboration that started in January, 2023, in Acton. AJ features the latest in new fashion vibes from India, a great fashion hub. They carry Sarees, Lehengas, Shararas, Punjabi Suits, and both costume and sterling silver Indian jewelry. Their mission is to keep women looking gorgeous. We will enjoy a brightly colored showcase of Indian fashion and learn about styles from different regions and for all occasions. AJ will also have beautiful jewelry pieces for purchase, and there will be Indian delicacies from Acton’s own markets for you to taste!
March 10, 2027: Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Lunch12:30 PM
An Irish Cabaret
Join Patty Carver for a program filled with Irish music, trivia, and toasts! Sing-along to Irish classics with When Irish Eyes are Smiling, Look to the Rainbow, Oh Danny Boy, Molly Malone, Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder, and The Unicorn, just to name a few!
So, get your Irish on and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
And . . . May your ships never be bottoms up!
April 14, 2027: Program 11 AM – Meeting 12 PM – Lunch12:30 PM
A Collaborative Approach to Economic Development in Acton
As part of the Town of Acton’s efforts to strengthen the local economy, the Office of Economic Development works to attract and retain businesses in the community. Director Patricia Costa will discuss the department’s approach to supporting both current and prospective businesses, from large organizations to small business owners. She will highlight key resources, collaborative strategies, and initiatives that promote economic vitality and help businesses succeed in Acton. A trivia game and question-and-answer period will follow.
May 19,2027: Annual Spring Luncheon (Last Wed. in May) Wedgewood Pines Country Club 215 Harvard Rd, Stow 11:30 AM Meet and Greet, 11:45 AM Meeting 12:15 PM Buffett
Reservations can be made with the Hospitality Committee at the March and April meetings.