WCA Annual Fund is well underway
We love our members’ support, but we need more than dues. Halloween Trick or Treating and Wilmot Express are just two of the fun, free activities sponsored by the WCA. Add on-going repairs and maintenance at the Red Barn and Timothy Patten Park to see your dollars at work. From gardening workshops to new stain for the deck, it’s all made possible by donations to the Annual Fund. We’re more than half-way to our goal of $10,000! Help us reach the finish line! Thank you in advance for your generous support! [More]  
 
And the winners are…
Once again creativity reigned throughout Wilmot during the WCA’s seventh annual Scarecrow Contest. The winners were selected by an astute panel of judges from the Kearsarge School District and the Wilmot Garden Club. Prizes included gift certificates to CB Coburn’s in New London and The Wilmot Garden Club Plant sale as well as subscriptions to the InterTown Record. [See the winning scarecrows!]
 
W.O.W. Marketing Workshop
W.O.W. is sponsoring a free Marketing Workshop for Wilmot non-profit organizations on Saturday, November 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. The interactive session will be led by Dana Dakin at the Old Firehouse, 5 Campground Road in Wilmot. Email Lindy for more information and to RSVP.

Technology Play Group at the Red Barn
You can get your tech questions answered from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, November 7. Held in collaboration with the Wilmot Public Library, Technology 101 meets at the Red Barn the first Monday of each month. Stop in and share your latest and greatest app or receive a one-on-one tutorial. Call Rosanna Long, library director, at 526-6804 for more information.
 
Good food, good company for seniors
The next senior lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 17 at the WCA’s Red Barn. Hosted by the WCA, the Wilmot Ladies Aid Society, and the Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack counties, it is a terrific opportunity to spend time with friends while enjoying a yummy meal and live entertainment. Please contact Margaret Doody by November 10 at 768-3805 to make reservations. [More]
 
Thursday’s Child – a delicious fundraiser
The WCA will join the Wilmot Learning Place for a Thursday’s Child fund-raising dinner on Thursday, November 17 at the Coach House Restaurant at the New London Inn. This is a fun and easy way to raise funds for the WCA. Call your friends and neighbors and book a table – they fill up fast – so do it today. To make a reservation, call the Inn at 526-2791 or book on line.  
 
Ed for a Day – in concert! 
The final show of the Fall Concert Series is Saturday, November 19. Ed for a Day will be playing at the Red Barn at 7 p.m. Ed for a Day likes to describe their music as "industrial folk," mostly because it sounds cool. They play a combination of original songs and covers from a broad range of musical styles, with a general focus on 80s and 90s alternative and grunge. Bring your friends, it promises to be a great evening. [Download or print the poster]
 
The Red Barn will be closed for renovations Thanksgiving Week
We’re delighted to announce that the function room floor is getting a makeover. The Red Barn will be closed to all activities Monday, November 21 through Sunday, November 27. Based on the noise, we’ll be in and out of the office all week. You can still email us or call us at 526 7934 and leave a message. Apologies for any inconvenience.
 
Movies at Midday take a break
There will be no Movies at Midday in November and December. Stay tuned for an update in the new year.  

Expanding our board
The WCA would like to expand its board of directors in 2017. Email WCA president Nancy Large to learn more about the WCA, its mission and goals for the future. 

Save the date!
 
Holiday Craft Fair 
Looking for unique holiday gifts for family and friends? Come to the WCA Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5. More than 60 artisans will be on hand with wonderful handmade treasures … you might even need to purchase something for yourself. [Download or print the poster]
 
All Aboard!
The Wilmot Express, a townwide, collaborative community event, will embark on its annual journey on Sunday, December 11. There will be holiday fun for the entire family at the WCA Red Barn, Wilmot and Wilmot Public Library. Stay tuned for more information!
 
Give the Gift of Life
There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive at the Red Barn on Friday, December 23. Sign up for an appointment between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donors will receive a special gift from the Red Cross.
 
Thank you thank you!

Rachel and Kim - Halloween Queens
Many thanks to Rachel Seamans and Kim Esposito! These two Halloween Queens did a fabulous job decorating the Wilmot post office window in spooktacular fashion. Throughout October, pumpkins, witches and scarecrows greeted patrons coming to collect their mail. 
 
Kudos to the Wilmot Ladies Aid and Co.
The 2016-2017 Senior Lunch kicked off October 20. A big success, participants enjoyed a hearty beef stew and great music. Thank you to Lindy Heim who pulled it all together and her hard working committee.
 
Thank you Bob McCarthy and Bill Martin
It was a fabulous concert at the Red Barn on October 22. Bob McCarthy and Bill Martin, two of the early members of the James Montgomery Blues Band, were on hand for blues, folk and jazz. [Check out the photos on Facebook]
 
Another fabulous Halloween at the WCA
The joint was jumping on Halloween. The Red Barn welcomed a steady stream of trick or treaters. Many thanks to Rachel and Keith Seamans, they decorated the Red Barn in spooktacular style and then hosted the event. Additional thanks go out to Kim Esposito who provided some of the decorations as well as Darlene Delano and Denise Curtiss who donated cider and their wonderful homebaked goods. [Check out the photos on Facebook]
 
Weekly meetings and classes:
Many talented instructors and leaders hold classes, meetings, and workshops at the Red Barn that are open to the public.
 
AA Step Meeting: 7 p.m. Mondays.
 
Tuesday Tai Chi: for adults 10-11 a.m. Contact instructor Marcia Wyman for more information.     
 
Shotokan Karate: three levels of classes starting at 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Taught by Tiger Mountain Shotokan Karate. [More]

Mah Jongg: Tuesdays 1 p.m. [More]
 
Gentle Yoga with Coleen: Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.
This class provides a less strenuous practice of basic poses. It is suitable for beginners, seniors, pregnant women and anyone recovering from an injury. [More]
 
Slow Flow Yoga with Coleen: Wednesdays 6 p.m.
This class is for anyone new to yoga, new to a flowing class, needing a slower pace or wants to get back to basics. [More]
 
UFOs (the UnFinished Objects group) is back. This craft group meets the first, second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Contact Judy Hauck at 526-4920 for more information.
 
Saturday Tai Chi: for adults at 9 a.m. Contact instructor Marcia Wyman for more information. Saturday Tai Chi will take a winter break after class on November 19.