Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7:15pm, September to June
Monthly Programs
Welcome Back Social and Committee Introductions
Monday, September 11, 2023
6:45 p.m. - please note early start time!
Program Chairs: Officers and Trustees
Welcome back, and what a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet new members! With a twist, all of the Committee Chairs will give a brief description of what is involved with being on their committee. Remember, committees are what make Kalmia run and makes us helpful to the community at large. Please bring a savory or sweet to share.
Sailing Around the World
Monday, October 9, 2023
Program Chair: Kelli Scarlett
Many people dream about big adventures like sailing around the world, but only a few transform the dream into reality. Dan and Marlene Reasoner are dreamers and doers! In 2019 they outfitted a 45-foot sailboat and set off from Tolchester Marina in Maryland to sail about the world! Dan and Marlene will share the story of their voyage and what they learned while circumnavigating the globe in their Island Packet 420 sailboat.
The Salem Witch Trials in Her Family Tree
Monday, November 13, 2023
Program Chair: Barbara Walker
Joanne Eisenberg, a long-time resident of Bucks County and artist in various mediums, says “luck” has always been a part of her life. Threading beads lead to high fashion; a playwriting course led to forming Playmates Playwrights who went on to write Ten Minute Plays; a stay with her recently widowed grandmother led to her family genealogy as it involved the Salem Witch Trials. Tonight, she will be sharing “SARAH,” the play and her forthcoming book.
Holiday Social
Monday, December 11, 2023
Program Chairs: Officers and Trustees
Our annual holiday party is here, a time for everyone to share in the merriment and good spirits of the season. Enjoy holiday music provided by our special guest musicians as they help us usher in the holiday season. Please bring a sweet or savory to share.
Kalmia Book Night
Monday, January 8, 2024
Program Chair: Laura Powers
Attention readers! Continuing the long-standing post-holiday tradition of members sharing their favorite books, please join us for a literary evening. Please limit your selection to two books.
Latinas en Lambertville: How Our Library Created a Sense of Belonging
Monday, February 12, 2024
Program Chair: Susan Higgins-Krais
The library staff will share the story of their successful program for local Hispanic women, which included a 10-week program attended by a steady group of Mexican women. It culminated in Oaxaca Day, where the group showcased their culture through food, music and dance, and was supported by over 100 volunteers including many Kalmia members.
Green Building Design
Monday, March 11, 2024
Program Chair: Laura Todd
Many club members have heard about the Green Center on Bridge Street and the owners’ green home located north of Lambertville, Gaia’s Way Farm. Co-owner Lia Nielsen has many stories to share about purchasing the historic property and restoring it using green products.
Making and Designing with Felt
Monday, April 8, 2024
Program Chair: Sue Fox
Nelly Kouzmina is a fiber artist working with natural fibers and dyes, creating a variety of pieces from wall art to wearables and exploring broad possibilities in felt making. Her work is original, one of a kind, and inspired by nature and imagination. She will share her artistry and process to making her art.
Lambertville Fencing Academy
Monday, May 13, 2024
Program Chair: Kelli Scarlett
The Olympic sport of fencing is about focus, skill, and agility, but it is also about persistence and resilience. Mark Holbrook and wife Lisa Martini will introduce us to fencing and share some of the history of the sport as well as what they have learned about persistence and resilience, in Lambertville and in life, then give a demonstration of this fascinating sport.
Summer Social and Installation of Officers
Monday, June 10, 2024
Program Chair: Officers and Trustees
Enjoy our year-end farewell meeting. Meet the scholarship winners and their parents and welcome new board members and trustees. Please bring a sweet or savory to share.