2026-2027 Programs

“Welcome Back” Fall Social

Monday, September 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Officers & Trustees

Welcome back! What a wonderful time to reconnect with old friends and meet new members as we kick off the 2026-2027 program year! Please bring a sweet or savory to share.

OUTREACH: Delaware Valley Food Pantry — food donations and household items (details in September newsletter)

Inspirational Experiences on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

Monday, October 12, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Caroline Armstrong

Lambertville/New Hope resident and renaissance woman, Judy Detrano, will share her awe-inspiring experience walking 100 miles on the Camino de Santiago. 

About three years ago, Judy was sitting at a café in a medieval village in southwest France when she saw an elderly man walk by with hiking sticks, a backpack, a sun hat and a clear sense of purpose in his step.  Close behind two young women, similarly outfitted, walked by and a while later, yet another.  “As if something was pulling me, I had to control myself to not get up from my chair and go with them.”   In 2025, nearly 80 years of age, Judy finally answered the call of the Camino.

OUTREACH: Family Promise of Hunterdon County (a non-profit working to prevent and end homelessness in the county) — personal care items, household items, gas and grocery store gift cards, blankets, towels

Holistic Healing Program

Monday, November 9, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Gwen Zack

The Reiki School and Clinic of Lambertville will speak to us about the origin of Reiki and the healing benefits of energy work including shiatsu, herbalism and sound healing. There will be a demonstration using the frequencies of sound bowls and hands-on Reiki techniques followed by a discussion and Q&A.

OUTREACH: One Warm Scarf — Warm clothing like scarves, gloves, hats, and socks (details in November newsletter)

Holiday Social

Monday, December 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Officers & Trustees

Description coming soon. (See December newsletter)

OUTREACH: Fisherman's Mark — Holiday gifts (details in December newsletter)

Kalmia Book Night

Monday, January 11, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Attention readers! Join other members as we continue the long-standing post-holiday tradition of sharing our favorite books. Plan to limit your selections to two books-there are always a lot to share! A list of all the books will be posted on the club website after.

View the Book Lists from the annual Kalmia Book Night

OUTREACH: TBD (see January Newsletter for donation details)

Local Fiction Author - Kerry Cullen

Monday, February 8, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Cheryl Cvetan

Kerry Cullen’s debut novel House of Beth is a haunting story of self doubt and angst that captures the horror that lives within us. The book is a departure from mainstream prose, very captivating in its telling. Kerry is a graduate of South Hunterdon High School which is what drew Cheryl to the Frenchtown bookstore to hear her interview of another young author.

OUTREACH: Arm & Arm Period Poverty — sanitary pads (details in February newsletter)

Program - TBD

Monday, March 8, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: TBD

Description coming soon.

OUTREACH: Homefront — collection of gently used items for Treasure Trove in Hopewell with proceeds from sales going to Homefront (details in newsletter)

Strong at Every Age: Building Power, Endurance, and Confidence—Starting Where You Are

Monday, April 12, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Kelli Scarlett

What if getting stronger wasn’t about chasing a younger version of yourself—but about building the strongest version of you right now? In this engaging and empowering program, two experienced ER nurses—who also happen to be Ironman triathletes and gym owners—share what they’ve learned from the emergency department, the training floor, and their own personal journeys.

OUTREACH: Anderson House — (collection details in April newsletter)

The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow

Monday, May 10, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinator: Kathy McEntee

Thomas Edison’s “invention factory” was well-known for the light bulb and phonograph, but other New Jerseyans brought sound and music to movies, not to mention the first drive-in theater. Linda Barth has details about ice cream cones, M&M’s, Bubble Wrap, vacuum cleaners and more, all with New Jersey roots!

OUTREACH: Harbor of Hope — (collection details in May newsletter)

End-of-Year Social

Monday, June 14, 2027 | 6:30 pm

Program Coordinators: Officers & Trustees

Come enjoy our year-end farewell gathering as we say good-bye for the summer!  Meet our scholarship winners and their families and welcome new Board members and Trustees. Please bring a sweet or savory to share.

No outreach this month.