Wednesday Morning Club Program Schedule
2026-27 program schedule, and YouTube links
are listed below. Links for additional information are located in the program schedule.
Program Schedule and links to speakers websites and biographies
WMC YouTube Address - https://www.youtube.com/@WednesdayMorningClub
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Oct. 7 - Music - Christian Arthur: Guitarist and Singer, Composer and Educator. "Purely, Simply Guitar and Song
Luncheon is scheduled for October 7 at Teugaga Country Club.
Opeing luncheon details TBD
Oct. 7 Rehersal for the WMC Singers will meet at First United Methodist Church in the morning. Time TBD
Oct. 14 - Drama - Reader's Theater Lite: Phyllis Dideo, WMC Member, performing "Accused of Comedy" by Carl L. Williams
Oct. 21 - *Guest Privilege* Liturature - Jennifer Boulanger, WMC Member, "When Grief Becomes Hope
Oct 28 - *GUEST PRIVILAGES* Art - Barbara Tewksbury "Not Just for Scots and Bagpipers: "A Peek Inside the Kilt"
11/4 - Art - Mary Murray "Ecstatic Nature: Watercolors by Charles E. Burchfield"
11/11 - *GUEST PRIVILAGES* Drama - Rome Capitol Theater
"Gone With the Wind" Veterans Day
11/18 - Current Topics - Kelly Watson "The Story Only You Can Tell"
11/25 Thanksgiving Recess
12/2 Music - Maria Russo, WMC Member and Fabio Bezuti -
"Honey, High Heels and Handcuffs"
12/9 - Health and Wellness - Barbara Chubbuck -
"Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation"
12/16 - Music *GUEST PRIVILAGES* WMC Singers
Directed by Twyla Edwards Director will perform a concert
entitled "Priceless Gifts'"
The concert will be held at the First United Methodist Church,
400 North George St., Rome, NY. The concert starts at 10:30.
Luncheon - directly after the concert at Lake Delta Inn
Details TBD
12/23/26 & 12/30/26 Holiday Recess
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1/6 - Current Topics - Tricia Sticca - "One Small Step"
1/13 - *Guest Privilege* Literature - David Figura "Rockin' Retirement" -
1/20 - Art - Doris Wilkins-Wilt
"The Beauty and History of the Wampum" -
1/27 - Music - Roselle Lynch
"The Modern Merry-Go-Round of Music Ed" -
2/3 *Guest Privilege* - Health and Wellness - Matthew Yelton - "The Golden Hour in Our Backyard: How Mercy Flight Central Has Transformed Regional Care Since 2016"
2/10 Ash Wednesday - No Program
2/17 Literature - Carol Pouliot - " Asking What If?"
2/24 -Current Topics - Nerland Ansalme "A Woman's
Perspective on Leadership in Action"
3/03 - Drama - Redhouse Arts Center "Where Arts Meet Impact"
3/10 - Health and Wellness - James Nowak, PT
"Tips and Tricks for Fall Prevention"
WMC's Annual Meeting
3/17 - Music - Anthony Eliot "Prepare Your Soul to Soar!"
Closing Reception Details wil be available later in the spring.
Stand-by Programs -
Drama - Gail Tucker "Theatrical Costuming"
Art - Barbara Kane "The Other Side of
Utica: World Class Art Gallery with Exhibition Openings"
Health and Wellness - Pamela Collara -
"Completing a MOST Form"
Maria Russo:
1. The Life or an Elite Opera Singer - The Reality
2. Broadway + Operetta + Opera - The Difference
3. Ho Jo To Ho! Ride with a Walkure
