The Sippican Woman’s Club will open its club season on Friday, September 11. Local author and historian Peggi Medeiros will “talk walk” us down New Bedford’s 19th Century County Street. In her recently published book New Bedford Mansions, Medeiros describes the period as a time of unimaginable wealth, intellectual ferment and artistic treasures. It was a city of secrets that often became very public scandals that destroyed lives and families. A book signing will follow her talk.
Our September program will be held at Handy’s Tavern, 152 Front Street, Marion at 12:30 pm. Programs are normally held at Handy’s Tavern on the second Friday of the month (September – March) at 12:30 pm. Each program is preceded by a finger-food luncheon, tea/coffee and a sweet, followed by a short business meeting and a program. As usual, our November meeting will be off site on Saturday, November 21. The 29th Holiday House Tour will be on Saturday, December 11 and the Annual Meeting and Luncheon is on Friday, April 29, 2016.
The club is open to anyone who has an interest in Marion. Guests are welcome. We do encourage pre-registration of guests as programs often fill. Contact Jeanne Lake to register at 508-748-0619. There will be a $5 fee for non-members. Guests who become members may deduct the $5 fee from their dues.