Calendar, Luncheons and Events
CALENDAR (See Newsletter for details)
October 4 Potluck
October 8 Executive Board
Meeting
October 15 French Group
October 20 German Group
October 22 Luncheon
October 23 Book Club
NEXT LUNCHEON
October 22nd - Wednesday Luncheon
Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit
11 am: Social Hour, 11:30 am: Meeting, 12 pm: Lunch with speaker after
Reservations & Checks must be made & received by Oct 14th
Either text/call or email Susan Martin at (207)837-4192 or susmartin640@gmail.com.
Reservations will NOT be accepted after that date, nor can your money be refunded if you cancel after that date.
Please make checks payable to IWCNE for $45 and mail to:
Susan Martin
10 Birch Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043 OR Go to www.iwcne.org (go to 'events' and pay $45 via PayPal)
MENU: 3 Course Luncheon with TWO Choices, served with veggies and starch of the day
1st Course: Salad & bread and butter
2nd Course: Chicken Piccata OR Seafarers Cache with shrimp, salmon, and haddock baked in a white wine sauce
3rd Course: Chef's Choice Dessert, with coffee and tea
*Guests pay for their own beverages of wine or other drinks
Speaker for our October 22nd luncheon
Eugenia O'Brien has devoted her entire life to the creative arts, especially the world of dance. As Founder of The Portland Ballet Company, she conceived, choreographed, produced, and presented professional ballets to the delight of the audience. Some of the productions were A Midsummer Night's Dream, Coppelia, and the ever-seasonal favorite, The Nutcracker. She also originated many dance programs for the greater Portland school system. Ms. O'Brien will share her many stories describing the joy and difficulties inherent in the creative process of professional productions. Please join us for a delightful presentation not to be missed.
LUNCHEONS / Meetings 2025
Date, Location
Jan 20 Atlantic Grill, Charity Recipients
Feb 22 Pizza Party at Wells Library
Mar 15 St, Patty’s Party at The Lookout, Ogunquit
Apr 27 Fashion Show, Wentworth by the Sea Country Club
May 31 Oak Street Bistro, Alfred
Jun 25 Atlantic Grill
Aug 23 Oak Street Bistro
Sep 20 Wells Library
Oct 22 Jonathan’s, Ogunquit
Nov 18
Dec 7 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.