Twenty-sixteen will be a very exciting year for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club. In addition to our monthly programs, we are planning a garden tour, we’ll participate in Taste of the Town, bake pies for Harbor Days this summer, and celebrate our 75th anniversary in the fall. Our monthly meetings bring us together for inspiring talks and delicious food. We hope our upcoming programs this winter and spring will pique your interest to join us for opportunities to meet new friends, experience new ideas and join an interest group.
In January, Gerry Rooney, President and CEO of the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, Inc., will give a talk and PowerPoint presentation focusing on his three and a half year around-the-world trip by bike and motor scooter from 1964 to 67. He has traveled to the top of the Gothard Pass in the Alps and down to sea level across the Afluits Dyke in Holland. Mr. Rooney has many exciting/surprising adventures to relate. One occurred when he stopped his scooter at night in the Jordanian desert. As he was ready to continue his journey, he turned to find himself facing two Arab Bedouin tribesmen, each with curved knives and one with a pistol. (Remember, this was in the 1960s.) And, since he is alive and well in Massachusetts, he’ll tell us in person about the surprising results of that encounter on Thursday, January 21 during our first meeting of the new year. Mr. Rooney will also have a few copies of his book, Hello Brother, for sale. The book documents the life-changing experiences his world travel produced.
Please join us at noon on January 21 for lunch followed by our program in Reynard Hall, Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street. For more information or directions, please call Barb at 508-864-5213.