2026-2027 Program and Event List
'M' denotes members only event
'M' denotes members only event
2026 - 2027
2026
SEPTEMBER
MEMBER SOCIAL: Harvest Potluck 'M'
Description: Welcome back members - a fall tradition resumes.
The business meeting features a look at the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OCTOBER
LIVE REENACTMENT: A walk thru the Garden with Eleanor Roosevelt 'M'
Speaker: Carol Cohen
When: Monday, October 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: The Brick Building
97 School Street
NOVEMBER
LECTURE: The Monarch Gardener 'M'
Speaker: Katie Banks Holms
When: Monday, November 2, 2026; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OUTREACH: Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop.
A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles.
Wine and nibbles are always welcome and generally contribute to a more festive evening!
When: TBD
DECEMBER
OUTREACH: Holiday Wreath-Making
Joint program with Council on Aging (COA)
Description: Create wreaths or swags for Carlisle public buildings
and over 50 wreaths for shut-ins or seniors who are not well enough to attend the event
and, also, help seniors make wreaths for their homes.
When: TBD
Where: Basement of St. Irene’s Church
MEMBER SOCIAL: Holiday Party for Members and Guests 'M'
Description: Gala holiday potluck dinner for Club members and their spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026; 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
2027
JANUARY
BOOK CLUB: TBD
Author: TBD
When: Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Zoom
FEBRUARY
DEMONSTRATION: Ikebana Demonstration
Speaker: Russell Bower
When: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Gleason Public Library
MARCH
LECTURE: Japanese Inspired Gardens 'M'
Speaker: Christie Dustman
When: Monday, March 1, 2027; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OUTREACH: 'Spring on the Wing'
Description: Seed & Gardening Event
When: TBD
APRIL
LECTURE: Shade Gardening 'M'
Speaker: Kathi Gariepy
When: Monday, April 5, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
MAY
TBD: TBD
When: TBD
JUNE
MEMBER SOCIAL: Annual Meeting and Scholarship Award 'M'
Description: Member social with optional appetizer/dessert potluck
following Debbie Wright annual scholarship award presentation.
Final business meeting with preview of the coming year.
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2027; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
2026
SEPTEMBER
MEMBER SOCIAL: Harvest Potluck 'M'
Description: Welcome back members - a fall tradition resumes.
The business meeting features a look at the year ahead.
When: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OCTOBER
LIVE REENACTMENT: A walk thru the Garden with Eleanor Roosevelt 'M'
Speaker: Carol Cohen
When: Monday, October 5, 2026, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: The Brick Building
97 School Street
NOVEMBER
LECTURE: The Monarch Gardener 'M'
Speaker: Katie Banks Holms
When: Monday, November 2, 2026; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OUTREACH: Baubles and Bows Workshop
Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop.
A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles.
Wine and nibbles are always welcome and generally contribute to a more festive evening!
When: TBD
DECEMBER
OUTREACH: Holiday Wreath-Making
Joint program with Council on Aging (COA)
Description: Create wreaths or swags for Carlisle public buildings
and over 50 wreaths for shut-ins or seniors who are not well enough to attend the event
and, also, help seniors make wreaths for their homes.
When: TBD
Where: Basement of St. Irene’s Church
MEMBER SOCIAL: Holiday Party for Members and Guests 'M'
Description: Gala holiday potluck dinner for Club members and their spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 6, 2026; 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
2027
JANUARY
BOOK CLUB: TBD
Author: TBD
When: Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Zoom
FEBRUARY
DEMONSTRATION: Ikebana Demonstration
Speaker: Russell Bower
When: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Gleason Public Library
MARCH
LECTURE: Japanese Inspired Gardens 'M'
Speaker: Christie Dustman
When: Monday, March 1, 2027; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
OUTREACH: 'Spring on the Wing'
Description: Seed & Gardening Event
When: TBD
APRIL
LECTURE: Shade Gardening 'M'
Speaker: Kathi Gariepy
When: Monday, April 5, 2027, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here
MAY
TBD: TBD
When: TBD
JUNE
MEMBER SOCIAL: Annual Meeting and Scholarship Award 'M'
Description: Member social with optional appetizer/dessert potluck
following Debbie Wright annual scholarship award presentation.
Final business meeting with preview of the coming year.
When: Tuesday, June 8, 2027; 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Members Click Here