Calendar, Luncheons and Events
CALENDAR(See Newsletter for details)
June 30 Potluck
July 8 Executive Board Meeting
July 10 International Delights Activity
July 15 French Group
July 23 Book Club
July 29 Luncheon
NEXT LUNCHEON
July 29th
Luncheon at Jonathan’s
11:00 Social Time 12:00 Lunch
Reservation deadline is July 22, 2026. Call Susan Martin to make a reservation at 207-837-4192. Then send $45 check and menu
choice to Susan Martin, 10 Birch Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043. Cancellations must be received by July 22nd to be eligible for a refund.
MENU: 3 Course Luncheon with Choices
1st Course: Seafood Chowder or Tomato Soup
2nd Course: Maine Lobster Garden Salad with Rolls and Butter or
Avocado BLT with French Fries or
Jonathan's Caesar Salad with Rolls and Butter
3rd Course: Chef's Choice Dessert, with coffee and tea
Speaker Ambassador Thomas Krajeski
Our luncheon will be at Jonathan’s. The speaker, Ambassador Krajeski, served the United States in the Department of State for 36 years. He is the former ambassador to Bahrain and also to Yemen. He has served the State Department in many challenging areas, such as Baghdad as Senior Advisor on Northern Iraq Affairs. Ambassador Krajeski received the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. His final position was as Senior Advisor on Foreign Fighters in Syria and Iraq in the Bureau of Counterterrorism.
LUNCHEONS / Meetings 2026
Date, Location
Jan 10 Jonathan’s, Charity Recipients
Feb
Mar St, Patty’s Party at The Lookout, Ogunquit
Apr
May 3 Fashion Show, Wentworth by the Sea Country Club
Jun 20 Casual lunch at Wells Library
July 29 Jonathan’s
Oct 6 The Colony
Dec Holiday Party, The Lookout, Ogunquit
IWCNE ACTIVITIES
The IWCNE conducts several types of fundraising activities. Worthy charities are identified as recipients each year, and the funds are presented at the January meeting.
Some of the activities occur monthly and provide varying amounts of monies, plus at least one major fund-raising activity is conducted each year in the Spring. Raffle tickets are sold at each luncheon meeting, and a drawing is held for door prizes that have been donated by members. Monthly potluck meals provide another contribution to our funds for charities.
Additional fundraising activities have included a popular Fashion Show during the late Spring with members modeling the clothing.
Annual Holiday Fair-- IWCNE has held a Holiday Fair each year since the club was founded, and it is a major fundraiser for our charities. A variety of craftspeople are invited to rent space from us to offer their creations. Members of the club also make Christmas decorations and baked goods to sell, as well as raffle tickets for valuable gifts and a luncheon that is served throughout most of the day. In addition to raising money for our charities, the Fair is a good opportunity for the club to be well known in the community. Every year we welcome back long time vendors and shoppers, as well as meeting new ones.
Potlucks. The pot-luck meals are a fundraiser not just for our members, but spouses, significant others as well. We try to have one monthly at various homes and many times they are holiday themed. The hostess can choose a theme and/or time of day so that we end up with not only suppers, but brunches, lunches, teas, etc. as well. The cost is $15.00 and each person brings an appetizer, main course or dessert so that the hostess does not have to provide too much more than her house. They are great events and everyone always enjoys fabulous food and company.