May 2016
 

Joyce Tawney memorial gifts
The WCA is deeply honored that the family of Joyce Tawney, long-time Wilmot resident and beloved first-grade teacher, designated the WCA as the recipient for memorial gifts in her name. She loved the summer beach program at Timothy Patten Park, which all her children attended. With the memorial gifts it receives, the WCA will ensure that Joyce’s kindness and service to the community will not be forgotten. [More]

Join the WCA today
Our 2016 membership campaign is well under way. Please join the many individuals and families who have already joined the WCA. We've been fostering community spirit in Wilmot for more than 50 years with great facilities and a variety of free and low cost programs for people of all ages and interests. You can sign up on-line or by mail. Please contact us at 526-7934 or at wca@tds.net if you have questions Thank you! [More] Preregistration continues until May 27 BUT if you register by today, May 1 for the WCA’s Black Fly Blitz 5K walk/run, we'll throw in a FREE T-shirt. The 5K walk/run will start at 9 a.m. Monday, May 30. Other fun activities on race day include games, temporary tattoos, and music by the Cloud Duo. You can register on-line or by mail. [More]

Technology 101 - May 2
You can get your tech questions answered from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, May 2 during the Technology Play Group at the WCA’s Red Barn. These sessions are held in cooperation with the Wilmot Public Library. Stop in and get a quick tutorial on tablets, e-books, audiobooks, and Facebook. More information is available from Rosanna Dude, library director, at 526-6804.

Concussions are in the news - May 12
This important topic will be covered at the next workshop in the David White Safety and Wellness Series. Established in memory of Wilmot's former police chief, the series covers a wide range of safety and health-related topics for all ages. This workshop will focus on concussions - how to prevent them and their potential danger and effects. Especially pertinent for student athletes, we want to help parents be proactive about this issue.  The workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12. The program is hosted by the WCA with experts from New London Hospital and Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice.

Red Barn closed May 19
As part of our spring cleaning, the WCA's Red Barn will be closed on May 19. Any questions, please contact the office at 526-7934. Thank you!

Movies at Midday! May 25
Join us the fourth Wednesday of the month at the WCA’s Red Barn for movie classics like Casablanca,  Some Like it Hot, and Tootsie. This month we'll enjoy singing, dancing and romance with a 1950's Gene Kelly classic. You won't want to miss it. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the movie starts at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25. Bring your lunch, a beverage, and a friend and enjoy a bit of yesteryear. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the WCA and the Wilmot Public Library. Call the library at 526-6804 for the movie title or more information about this series. [More]

More Mah Jongg 
Have you wanted to learn how to play Mah Jongg?  Now is your moment!  Ellie Gregor will teach another Mah Jongg class in mid-late May. She taught a group of players last summer and now they play regularly at the WCA.  Please call or text Ellie at 617-417-2388 or email her at elinor.gregor@gmail.com and let her know of your interest.  The cost is $9 which pays for the Mah Jongg card that you need to play the game.  

Summer break for senior lunches
Senior lunches will resume at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the WCA’s Red Barn. Lunches, hosted by the WCA, the Wilmot Ladies Aid Society, and the Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack counties, is a terrific opportunity to enjoy a hot meal and schmooze with your friends. We’ll see you in October.

 
Graphic artist Molly Leith at Imagination into Art 2015

Calling local artists
It’s time to think about the WCA’s fourth annual Imagination into Art, a fun and creative gathering that brings together local artists and their community. The event will be held on June 24 and 25 at the Red Barn. Artists who would like to participate – and who would enjoy sharing their art, finished and in process, with attendees - should contact Judy Hauck at 526-4920.

Volunteer opportunities for you!
If you’d like to connect with your friends and neighbors and help the WCA, we have lots of opportunities for volunteers. Tasks range from stuffing envelopes for mailings to working in the garden to organizing an event to serving on a committee. Committees include marketing and public relations, programs, facility and grounds, development, membership, and volunteer recruitment and support. Call us at 526-7934 to learn more.   

Please mark your calendars for:
July 16 - my oh my ... it's your favorite Pie Breakfast.
July 23 - Nick’s Other Band at the Wilmot Bandstand. Bring your appetite, the WCA will be serving chowder and more.

Parking zone
To ensure public safety, the town of Wilmot does not allow parking on the north side of Village Road in front of the Red Barn.

Weekly meetings and classes:
Many talented leaders hold classes, meetings, and workshops that are open to the public at the Red Barn. They include:

AA Step Meeting: 7 p.m. Mondays
 
Tai Chi for adults: Tuesdays  at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Taught by Marcia Wyman. [More]
 
Shotokan Karate: Three levels of classes starting at 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Taught by Tiger Mountain Shotokan Karate. [More]
 
Mah Jongg: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. [More]
 
Slow flow yoga: Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Taught by Coleen Vaughn. [More]
 
Yoga for men: Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Taught by Coleen Vaughn. [More] 

UFOs (the UnFinished Objects group) is taking a break: The group will be back in October on Thursdays at 10 a.m. More information is available from Judy Hauck at 526-4920.