Regular Activities
Coffee at the “Pru” – come and meet members and new friends in an informal setting, once a month.
Night at the Pub – drop in with or without a partner
Culture Exchange - at the Brookline Public Library, check Calendar for details.
Lunch Bunch – try a new restaurant with a group of friends
Other Activities
Fall Welcome Back Potluck – in September
Halloween in Salem
Every year the city of Salem turns itself into the Halloween Capital for the month of October.
Annual Holiday Party – in December
Boston Marathon Cheer Party – in April
Brigitte has been hosting this Marathon party on the third Monday of April, from 12noon till 3pm. It is so inspiring to see these athletes from all over the world! Please join her to cheer on the runners as they begin their climb up “Heartbreak Hill”. Dress for the weather, and contact Brigitte about the best route to her home, as some of the streets in the area are closed for the event. Please bring a beverage, Brigitte will provide lunch.
Annual General Meeting – in June
Art and Architecture tours
Museum Visits
Craft Classes
Potluck Gatherings
Framing à la Française
Françoise invites IWCB members to her basement workshop to learn French framing techniques (encadrement). We are able to see some of the amazing work that Françoise has done during the 10 years since she first learned these techniques back in France. The encadrement techniques rely on decorative papers, precise measurements and beveled cuts to turn a postcard sized original, note card or copy of a photo into a unique work of art. We learn the simplest of techniques, but leave at the end of the afternoon with our own framed piece.
Boston Symphony Open Rehearsal
Tickets for Open Rehearsals are priced at $ 20.00 and seating is on a “first come, first served” basis. Doors open at 9:00 am. Pre-Concert Talk
is given from 9:30 to 10:00. Rehearsal starts at 10:30.
Yoga…It’s Your Back & Yogatone
Offered by one of our members, it is designed to learn the basic alignment principles in each pose to prevent injury, maintain proper posture, mindfulness & stress release. We will spend time on hip openers, core work, twisting, stretching, strengthening, toning & breathing techniques.
Workshop: Beginner & Intermediate
Japanese Doll Day
Hinamatsuri or Girl’s Day is celebrated in Japan on the third day of the third month. Iko, Minister of Fun, invites us to celebrate this traditional Japanese holiday at her home. Iko displays her hina-set (dolls representing the Japanese Imperial Court).
NEW IDEAS FROM MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME !