•May 12, 2026: Five High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club has awarded scholarships to five Precinct One high school seniors. Gabriel Remsen and Daniel Sullivan will graduate from Falmouth High School. Elise Casso, Faye McGuire, and Luke Okoshi-Michel are finishing at Falmouth Academy.

Club members extend sincere congratulations to these outstanding students, all of whom have strong academic records and a wide variety of achievements. The Scholarship Committee, headed by Jennifer Gaines, is proud to add these students to the 157 others who have received scholarships from the Woods Hole Woman’s Club since 1980.

Four of the five were honored at the Club’s Scholarship Tea on May 12, 2026, and spoke with members. The fifth student was playing at a lacrosse match on Martha’s Vineyard and sent a written statement to be read aloud at the tea.

Left to right: Luke Okoshi-Michel, Gabriel Remsen, Elise Casso, and Daniel Sullivan.  Faye McGuire was unable to attend the tea. (Nancy Walbek)

Read about each student here.

•May 12: 3 – 4:30 p.m.  Annual Meeting and Scholarship Tea

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This year, for the first time, WHWC will combine its two May events, the Annual Meeting and the Scholarship Tea, into one event on Tuesday, May12 from 3-4:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole. The annual meeting for members will begin promptly at 3 p.m. with a year-in-review presentation and a vote on the slate of officers for next year.  This will be followed by the Scholarship Tea where this year’s five scholarship recipients will be presented and celebrated. Recipients and their families are invited to attend, and recipients will speak briefly about their college plans. The tea is a major fundraising event for future scholarships. Donations in the form of checks can be made out to “WHWC Charitable Foundation.” Awarding scholarships has been a part of the Club’s community service since 1927, with a total of 162 graduating seniors receiving scholarships since 1980. 

Refreshments will be served.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

Special Note: At each meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at our two annual jewelry sales — the Woods Hole May Festival and the December Renaissance Fair. These sales raise funds for the club’s charitable donations to local non-profits.

New members are welcome at any time during the year. Membership information is available at WHWCmembership@gmail.com and here. 

• April 14, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Allison Maikath on operating Coonamessett Farm

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Allison Maikath, agricultural researcher at the Coonamessett Farm Foundation, will speak on operating a farm and CSA on Cape Cod.  Membership-based and featuring pick-your-own produce, farm animals, and a farm stand with local goods and a bakery, Coonamessett Farm is also known for its community activities and sustainability efforts.  Allison Maikath has helped to grow and maintain the 23-acre diversified fruit, vegetable, and animal operation, and currently conducts research on optimal farming practices to support a local, sustainable foodshed.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served and those attending may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

Special Note: At each meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at our two annual jewelry sales — the Woods Hole May Festival and the December Renaissance Fair. These sales raise funds for the club’s charitable donations to local non-profits. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities.  New members are welcomed at any time during the year.  Information about membership is available at WHWCmembership@gmail.com

• March 10, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Dr. Roger Hanlon on “The Amazing World of Cephalopods.”

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Our featured speaker will be Dr. Roger Hanlon, a marine biologist, ethologist, and senior scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory, as well as a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Brown University.  He is known for his research on the behavior of cephalopods (octopus, squid, cuttlefish), particularly their camouflage abilities. 

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, March 10, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Special Note: At each meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at our two annual jewelry sales — the Woods Hole May Festival and the December Renaissance Fair. These sales raise funds for the club’s charitable donations to local non-profits. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. 

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

•Woods Hole Woman’s Club Extends Application Deadline for Scholarships

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The Woods Hole Woman’s Club offers $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who live in Falmouth’s Precinct 1 and will be pursuing further education. Applications may be obtained from school guidance offices. Due to the blizzard, the deadline for applying has been extended to March 17, 2026. Further Information and an application form are available here. Updated March 3, 2026.

•February 10, 2026: 11:30 a.m. – Annual Luncheon. RSVP by February 1

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We hope you will join us for our annual mid-winter luncheon buffet.  This year’s gathering will be held at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center and will be catered by Windfall Market.  The menu will feature:

  • Spinach lasagna
  • Butternut Squash lasagna
  • Finger sandwiches
  • Green salad
  • Fruit platter and assorted desserts
  • Coffee and tea.

If you have food allergies, contact Jennifer Cattin at WHWCmembership@gmail.com. 

The price per person is $25. The deadline for RSVP with payment is February 1. Make checks payable to Woods Hole Woman’s Club and mail to:   Jennifer Cattin, 308 Hatchville Rd., E. Falmouth, MA  02536

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery, and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

• January 13, 2026: 11:30 a.m. Poetry Readings

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A program of poetry readings, under the direction of Club member Lalise Melillo, will continue our tradition of presenting a winter performance by Club members.  The readings will feature the theme of border crossings. 

The Club will meet at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery, and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

We welcome new members at any time during the year. Information about membership is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com

• December 9, 2025: 11:30 a.m. College Light Opera Company (CLOC), performing under director Mark Pearson

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For this year’s traditional December musical performance, we are pleased to welcome members of CLOC, performing under the direction of CLOC’s Executive and Artistic Director Mark Pearson.

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, December 9, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

As always, we ask that you carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building, and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. Please bring any items you would like to donate to the club’s jewelry sales to this or a future meeting. Incomplete sets or single earrings are welcome.

We welcome new members at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

• November 11, 2025: 11:30 a.m. Kathy Walrath on “The Nobska Lighthouse Then and Now.”

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Our featured speaker is Kathy Walrath, Falmouth resident, community advocate, and President of Friends of Nobska Light, Inc.  Recognizing her leadership and advocacy for issues affecting all Falmouth residents, she is also this year’s recipient of Falmouth’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 11, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Special Note: At the November meeting, we collect jewelry donations to sell at the December Renaissance Fair to raise funds for the club’s charitable donations. Coordinator Aminta Steinbach says: “Now is your chance to let go of any unworn or old jewelry (adult and teen!) Please bring any items you would like to donate.“

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

The Woods Hole Woman’s Club brings members together to provide enrichment and mutual helpfulness for the betterment of Woods Hole and the surrounding communities. 

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com 

• October 14, 2025: 11:30 a.m. Dr. Michael Bihari on “Restoring and Maintaining Good Health.”

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The featured speaker will be Dr. Michael Bihari, retired pediatrician, health educator, and healthcare consultant.  Dr. Bihari has been actively involved in the Falmouth community since moving to Falmouth in 2001.  His mentorship and service activities have included extensive volunteer work for the Falmouth Service Center, as well as leadership roles through the Falmouth Prevention Partnership Steering Committee, Falmouth Education Foundation Board, Board of Neighborhood Falmouth, Community Health Center Board, and as co-chair of the Falmouth Human Services Committee.  

The Club will meet at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 14, at The Church of the Messiah Parish and Community Center, 16 Church Street in Woods Hole.  Light refreshments will be served, and attendees may bring a brown bag lunch if they wish.  Non-members are welcome to attend as space permits.

Please carpool if you can. Parking is available in the lot south of the Church in front of the cemetery and along the road, unless expressly prohibited. The limited number of spaces in the lot directly in front of the Parish Center should be used by those who benefit from having closer access to the building and for short-term parking to make deliveries.

New members are welcomed at any time during the year. Membership information is available here and at WHWCmembership@gmail.com