2022 - 2023
Fall Social
September 12, 2022
6:45 p.m. - please note early start time!
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.
History of the New Hope Ghost Tours
October 10, 2022
Program Chair: Cheryl Cvetan
Scott Randolph, ghost tour guide, will speak about the founder of Ghost Tours New Hope and the history of 40 years of happy hauntings, perfect for October!
Bringing Back Lambertville’s Strand Theater
November 14, 2022
Program Chair: Polly Anderson
Over 100 years ago, Lambertville’s Strand Theatre on Coryell Street was a notable entertainment hub where residents flocked to see Vaudeville shows and early silent movies until it was destroyed by fire. Local professional artist Kelly Sullivan is revamping the historic theatre into a performance and arts space set to open in 2023 and will share the progress through photos, and also some great little found treasures. It will be exciting to hear all about her adventures, and future plans for the Strand.
Kalmia Holiday Social
December 12, 2022
Program Chairs: Officers and Trustees
Seasons 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 9, 2023
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.
Lambertville History Via Postcards
February 13, 2023
Program Chair: Cheryl Cvetan
Jeff Kline, Lambertville native and musician, will share his knowledge and insights of Lambertville history while sharing his vintage postcard collection.
Program Update! Mystery Meet & Greet
March 13, 2023
Program Chair: Polly Anderson, Barbara Hencheck
Join us and find out WHAT, WHO, and WHY. Oooo, it's a mystery! Who and What? Come find out! Why? It's a mystery! See you there, for all the answers. Here's a hint ... we'll all get to know each other better. Should be fun!
Every Button Has a Story!
April 10, 2023
Program Chair: Polly Anderson
Barbara Fox, President of the NJ State Button Society, says buttons are magnificent miniature works of art, and every button has a story. She will share her knowledge of button history, materials that make them collectible, and also some of her personal collection. You are welcome to bring your grandmother’s button box for discussion!
Babe Didrikson Visits Kalmia
May 8, 2023
Program Chair: Polly Anderson
Voice actress Linda Kenyan will once again share a woman in history, showing up as Babe Didrikson, an American athlete who excelled in golf, basketball, baseball and track and field. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Summer Olympics, before turning to professional golf and winning 10 LPGA major championships.
Summer Social and Installation of Officers
June 12, 2023
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.