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.
Yearbooks will be distributed to those that have paid their dues at the luncheon and October meetings. Dues are to be received by November 1st. Nonpayment will be considered a resignation.
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 are available by clicking here.
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
