2021 - 2022
Fall (Socially Distanced) Social
September 13, 2021
Please note the special program start time of 6:45 pm!
Program Chairs: Officers and Trustees
Welcome back! Time to gather once again to greet old friends and meet new members. Membership fees ($55) are due at or before this meeting. Yearbooks will be handed out and emailed to paid members. Please bring a sweet or savory to share, or your own food and drink if you would rather not share due to Covid.
Angelo Pittore, Lady Bird Johnson and the Kalmia Club as a Head Start School
October 11, 2021
Program Chair: Barbara Hencheck
Join life-long Lambertville resident Angelo Pittore as he shares his scrapbook of Lady Bird Johnson's visit to Lambertville in 1965. Mr. Pittore was the Head Start teacher of an exemplary Head Start program held in our very own Kalmia Club. His stories include this visit as well as how our broken building was saved by the Head Start program.
Come to the Club, Taste the Wine!
November 8, 2021
Program Chair: Kate Breuning
Lambertville’s Wonderful World of Wines' expert, Mark Czyewski, will share his wine knowledge and samples of some of his reds and whites.
Kalmia Holiday Social
December 13, 2021
Program Chairs: Officers and Trustees
Season’s greetings to all! It is our annual holiday party and time for everyone to share in the merriment and good spirits of the lovely season. Enjoy our special guest musicians as they help us usher in the holiday season. Please bring a sweet or savory to share.
Kalmia Book Night
January 10, 2022
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. Members can find the Zoom link in their email.
Memoir Writing with Deborah Fedderly
February 7, 2022
Please note, this is the first Monday of the month!
Program Chair: Polly Anderson
Debby Fedderly, founder of WriteExchange, helps people put their life story to paper. She will share her personal story as well as how she has helped cancer patients focus on positive experiences, events, feelings and relationships, and about her 6-week programs for aspiring “memoirists.”
Gregg Perry, Antiquarian Horologist
March 14, 2022
Program Chair: Cheryl Cvetan
Gregg Perry’s recent endeavor has been to restore the Woodstown Tavern and Hotel, the oldest tavern in New Jersey and a once regular stagecoach stop. Because of the historic nature of the tavern, it is also known as “Paranormal Corner,” a place where spirits gather. Mr. Perry will speak about the history of the building, its spirits and the restoration.
Local Resident Deborah Kelly, Historic Preservation Consultant Specializing in Women’s Contributions
April 11, 2022
Program Chair: Barbara Hencheck
Ms. Kelly was partially responsible for The Kalmia Club being nominated to the State and National Register of Historic Places in 2012. She is also the co-creator of the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail. Ms. Kelly will share her work documenting our forewomen’s efforts and where our state is moving in communicating this knowledge.
Psychic Medium Jane Dougherty
May 9, 2022
Program Chair: Polly Anderson
Ms. Dougherty is one of the nation’s leading authorities on psychic experiences. For more than 20 years, she has acted as a communication bridge between the living and the departed. Additionally, Ms. Dougherty has helped tens of thousands of people understand their past, their future — and the spirit world. She may even offer information to guests in the audience. Exciting!
Summer Social and Installation of Officers
June 13, 2022
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.