September 11, 2025

Rose Clancy in Story and Song

Rose Clancy, Musician

Cape Cod-based fiddler Rose Clancy plays music that pays tribute to its roots in a multigenerational jam session that started in Ireland and hasn’t missed a beat since. Hear her discuss her musical journey and play a few tunes, accompanied by guitarist and singer Max Cohen. Listen as she delivers music that’s part heritage, part heartbeat, and all joy. 

 

October 9, 2025

Beyond Your Comfort Zone…

Anne LeClaire, Author

“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” this quote by Jose Andres is the inspiration for Anne LeClaire’s talk and reflects the way she approaches life. What makes us come alive? What impels us to, in the words of Joseph Campbell, follow our bliss? In times of loss and sorrow, and facing challenges of aging, how do we summon the courage to accept the joy of new adventures?

 

November 13, 2025

Celebrating Women Composers

Joseph Marchio, Music Director of the Chatham Chorale,

Assistant Conductor of the Cape Symphony, Pastor of First Congregational Church of Chatham

In our modern world, women composers from the past are finally getting the name recognition they deserve. Listen to the music of Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann and you will discover that their art is at least as good as the famous men in their families. In this presentation, experience the lives and music of some of the great women composers from the past and present!

Donations for Cape Cod Cares for the Troops

 

December 11, 2025

Holiday Party

Annual Holiday Party and

Collection for Homeless Prevention Council

 

January 8, 2026

Harmony in the Community:

Growing the Arts with Cape Symphony

Michael Albaugh, Executive Director, Cape Symphony

Michael Albaugh will share how one of the region’s leading cultural institutions is expanding its impact through meaningful community partnerships. He will offer an inside look at how the Symphony is working to make the arts more accessible, inclusive, and relevant across Cape Cod. 

 

February 12, 2026

A Lavender Journey

Cynthia Sutphin, Owner, Cape Cod Lavender Farm

Cynthia Sutphin will discuss her 30-year farming adventure in Harwich, MA. Discover how a passion for the land blossomed into a thriving lavender farm and learn about the beauty, benefits, and surprising versatility of this beloved herb.

Donations for the Chatham Food Pantry

 

March 12, 2026

Through Her Lens: Stories That Inspire Change

Julia Cumes, Photographer

Julia Cumes, a Cape Cod resident, international photographer, storyteller, and conservationist, will share powerful stories from around the globe. With a focus on women’s struggles and resilience, Julia uses photography to reveal truth, evoke empathy, and catalyze change.

 

April 9, 2026

Community Investment Grants

Recipients of our 2026 Grant Program will be honored and presented with their grant. They will share their mission and purpose for requesting a grant. 

 

May 14, 2026

Annual Friendship Luncheon and Meeting

Location TBA!