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Third Thursdays Programs & General Meetings

First Baptist Church
8100 N. Madison Ave. NE
9:30 AM - Social
10:00 AM  - Program
11:00 AM-11:30 AM  - General Meeting
11:45 AM - optional post-meeting luncheon
Location TBD

PLEASE NOTE: SPECIAL HOURS FOR APRIL

Potluck Lunch at 11

No Program or General Meeting

 

 

March 16th Program

Dr. Jeannette Franks

Intentional Aging

Jeannette Franks, Ph.D, shares decision-making strategies on how to age well, with purpose and joy! Dr. Franks is a passionate activist, author, and gerontologist who taught courses on geriatrics and gerontology at the University of Washington for 25 years. 

Stock up your personal toolbox with practical tips for living your best life!  Check out her website, where you will learn more about Jeannette and her new book Intentional Aging: 7 Practical Actions to Live Well and Minimize the Risk of Dementia which is available at EH Books. https://jeannettefranks.org

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Featured Activity Groups for March

 

Soil Sisters

If you enjoy gardening or touring local and regional gardens in the company of like-minded BIWC members, then I encourage you to take a whirl with the Soil Sisters. Our very own President leads this activity. This month the Soil Sisters attended the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival at the Seattle Convention Center.

If you would like further information, please go to our ACTIVITIES page.

 

 

American Mah-Jongg

If you would like further information, please go to our ACTIVITIES page.

Please Note ..........
Your BIWC Board plans, pivots, and proceeds thoughtfully during pandemic periods, respecting the personal preferences of each member.  
Watch your email for any updates for upcoming events. 

Andy McDuffie
Caroline Le Vine
Holly Brewer
Miranda Schneider
Lorraine Howlett
Barb Powell
Kristin Troka
Erin McCrady
Judy Holben
WELCOME BACK
Chris Spencer
Ellen Boughn

 

 

 

HELPLINE HOUSE

Outreach had a total of $180.00 in cash donations and 69 lbs. of food donations for Helpline House. Thanks to all contributors.

This a reminder that Helpline House can use canned goods, shelf stable foods, baking products and full size hygiene products.

Check donations should be made out to Helpline House

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

March Coffee & Art

Thursday, March 9th at 10:00 AM

Join us for coffee & art at BIMA.

Catch up with your friends, meet new ones,  and maybe spend a little time looking at the new exhibit by Mimi Lippe: Loosely Hinged.

 

Potluck Luncheon - Thursday April 20th

 

It’s our annual Pot Luck Luncheon April 20th at 11am

Plan to join us on April 20th as we present our club’s monetary donation to two of the charities that presented to our club this year. 

Please bring a dish that you love to make and eat, along with a list of its ingredients.

Make sure that it’s in a ready-to-serve container along with the utensils needed to serve it and a trivet if the dish is hot. 

NOTE: We will not have any way to either heat up or keep warm the food.  

Looking forward to seeing everyone and their delicious treats!!

 

June Luncheon - WEDNESDAY June 14th

SAVE THE DATE AND SAIL INTO SUMMER with the BIWC SPRING LUNCHEON 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 11:30 AM

at Wing Point Country Club

 


COVID 19 POLICY

The board unanimously approved the following Covid 19 policy on August 31, 2021.
  1. All BIWC General Meetings, program presentations, activity groups, and any other BIWC-affiliated event shall follow the mandates and recommendations of regulatory agencies as they pertain to Covid 19 current to the specific date of each event. This may result in cancellations, venue changes, social distancing, masks, and/or other safety measures.
  2. We respect the decisions of members to participate or not within their comfort zone.
  3. We ask that members or guests who have not been vaccinated or are feeling unwell not participate in in-person indoor or outdoor events.
Contact us with questions/concerns on this policy.
Focus on the positives and practice gratitude.

Recent Events

February General Meeting - February 16th

Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education (KARE)

Dianne Cannafax is co-founder of Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education (KARE), a non-profit organization offering a wide range of services: animal rescue, fostering, adoption; grants for medical and educational needs, and an annual chicken camp for owners and their chickens! KARE collaborates with other agencies, including a new partnership with local law enforcement to provide emergency shelter for homeless persons and their pets.  Dianne is bringing another trainer, plus a four-legged friend.

February Coffee Time

Thursday, February 9th at 10:00 AM

Join us at T&C Market - Inside Upstairs

343 Winslow Way E

Bainbridge Island

 

Winter Social at Sisters' Cider House - Wednesday, January 25th @ 3:30pm

Good turnout.  Lots of fun warming up a bleak winter afternoon with our BIWC sisters at Sisters’ Cider House.
Sipping cider (with or without alcohol), socializing and enjoying BIWC provided snacks,  Skee-Ball, surprises, and silliness.

January General Meeting - January 19th

Langley Gace, Senior VP of Business Development for Innovasea systems, which designs the most
technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture in the world. Innovasea is part of a critical solution to meet the growing protein demand for an increasing global population and is very serious about global stewardship and making things better for our planet and its people. He is looking forward to sharing the story of modern aquaculture.

Wreath-making, December 6th

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The BIWC Soil Sisters invite you to our Annual Wreath-Making

    BAINBRIDGE GARDENS Tuesday, December 6, 10am-noon

New Activity Group KICK OFF EVENT - December 4th

New Rotating

Wine Tasting Group

Couples and Singles are welcome. 

Sign up on the website or at our meetings. 

Tastings in 2023 will be held in small groups at different members’ homes on the second Sunday of each month. 

More details will be shared at our first tasting for all wine members.  

Kick Off Event -- Sunday, December 4th at 5:00 PM

 

 

November General Meeting, November 17th

 

Our November
Jumble Sale was a great success!

 

Over $2,000 raised and donated to Helpline House

 

Members arrived early with time to enjoy a spot of tea, some baked goods & friendly conversations.

Then the shopping began, making fun purchases; the proceeds of which were delivered to Helpline House on Thursday afternoon.

Items for sale included:

  • Baked Goods
  • Handmade Items– Glass Art, Wooden Ornaments & Knitwear
  • Gently used donated items– Women's Accessories, Scarves, Hats, Jewelry, Small Purses and Books.

 

Thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated in this event.

Special thanks to Sandy for coming up with the idea, and for all her hard work making this event a success

October General Meeting, October 20

Phedra Elliot, the Executive Director of Housing Resources Bainbridge was our speaker for October. Phedra moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2002 just in time to buy an affordable home just before housing prices began to rise. She believes communities should have a variety of housing options and that being able to live where you work should not be a matter of luck.

October Coffee Time

Thursday, October 6th at 10:00 AM

Join us at Cups Espresso
123 Bijune Dr SE #105

Bainbridge Island

 

Decorating Pumpkins at Bainbridge Gardens, September 30

 

Soil Sisters and Pop-Up Group had fun helping Donna Harui launch the Annual Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk by painting pumpkins.  This year's pumpkin walk benefits the BI Boys' and Girls' Club.

September General Meeting, September 15th

Merilee Mostav from Bainbridge Historical Society

 

September Coffee Time

Thursday, September 8th at 10:00 AM

Join us outside Town & Country Market
343 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island

If raining, we will meet inside - downstairs

Summer Soiree

What a wonderful way to end the summer.  About forty members and guests enjoyed our Summer Soiree at Patti Frank's House with friendly conversation, nibbles and a beautiful view of Eagle Harbor.  An array of appetizers and beverages left everyone smiling.  Thanks for hosting this event Patti.

August Coffee Time

Thursday, August 4th at 10:00 AM

Join us at COQUETTE in the outdoor Winslow Mall
278 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island

June Coffee Hour

Thursday, June 9th - 10:00-11:00am

Coquette
in the outdoor Winslow Mall
278 Winslow Way E

May General Meeting, May 19th

This month's speakers, Jackie Fabbri and Ben Upsell, were from Arms Around Bainbridge, a wonderful organization that was started in 2007 by friends of Olivia Carey who came down with ovarian cancer.

 This organization provides emotional and monetary support for people on Bainbridge who are faced with medical difficulties. To date the organization has disbursed over $1 million to our neighbors who are caught in financial crisis as a result of serious illness.We heard how the group was formed and all the incredible things this organization does. Amazing how many services we are fortunate to have here on our Island.

Afterwards, many members enjoyed lunch at Wing Point.

Trip to Whitney Gardens May 17th

Soil Sisters day trip to Brinnon

Outing to Whitney Gardens was a success. Magnificent blooms, weather & company. Lovely meal with a view at Geoduck Restaurant.

May Coffee Hour

Friday, May 6th - 10:00-11:00am

Bay Hay & Feed
Carly's Cafe
10355 NE Valley Road

March General Meeting, March 17th

We were fortunate to have Becky Bryan, from the Kathleen Sutton Fund, as in-house speaker for our March meeting.  
 The organization reimburses transportation costs for women undergoing treatment for cancer, living in Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, and Mason Counties; providing aid to those going through a dramatic and often costly period in their lives.
EVERYONE was IRISH on St. Patrick's Day - wearing a bit of the green. 
Afterwards, many members  continued socializing while enjoying lunch at Wing Point.

February General Meeting & White Elephant Exchange | Feb 17th

What an enjoyable meeting we had in February.  Socializing, learning more about each other, games, candy & gifts ......

 

**Happy New Year Coffee Hour**

Please join the fun, catch up and savor an outrageously good cup of coffee…

Thursday, February 3 at 10:00 am

Pegasus Coffee House
131 Parfitt Way

We plan to meet on the covered patio, so dress warmly!

Jan Weber

November General Meeting

The November meeting included a fun presentation by this local boy and cool author.

Jonathan Evison is the New York Times Bestselling author of seven novels, including:

All About Lulu, West of Here, The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving (also a movie), This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!, Lawn Boy, Legends of the North Cascades, and Small World.

As a teen, Evison, was the founding member of the punk band March of Crimes, which included future members of Soundgarden and Pearl Jam. He lives on Bainbridge Island with his family.

November Coffee Circle
Monday, November 8th at 10:00 AM
This fun event will be held at Coquette Bakery in Winslow Mall.
Dress warmly as it is covered but not enclosed.
Feel free to bring a prospective member/friend.
Jan Weber

October General Meeting

On Thursday Oct. 21 we were joined by local author, Mary Lou Sanelli, will inspire strength and resilience in your human spirit!

“Mary Lou is an awesome speaker. She spoke to the General Federation of Women's Conferences, Western State Region meeting and you could hear a pin drop at one time and the laughter was contagious at another. She was a highlight of the four-day conference for many attendees. Her message was perfect for a group of women ranging in age from 40-90.”
Bonnie Walden, WSR President

Join Us for Paint Nite Happy Hour

Oct. 14th from 4 PM - 6 PM
at Heart and Soul Art Studio
Winslow Green, Bainbridge Island
We will be given step-by-step instructions on how to paint an awesome picture on canvas. The cost is $32.00 and all supplies will be provided.
  1. Email Sandy at: sandy7nt@gmail.com  for more info
  2. Very limited spaces as we will be social distancing inside the studio.
  3. Please RSVP to Sandy by Oct. 11 at noon.
  4. Vaccinated members only and a Face Mask is required.

Come and have some fun and leave with a masterpiece.

Coffee Social - PNW Style

Kick-off October in your finest attire
(toque, scarf, gloves)
Meet for a no-host cuppa outside the deli/bakery under the awning at Town and Country
Monday, October 4th, 10-11:00 AM 
Rain or Shine
Come/go as your schedule allows!

Lytle Beach Coffee & Cinnabons

We had a lovely time at the beach!
         

 

Wednesday Walkers

Patti's Porch Party

August 13
We Kept Calm, Partied On!
Despite a warm and smoky day, the Women In Need of Sisters carried on with an abundance of good cheer, fueled by chilled wine and delicious, homemade appetizers. The most amazing edible centerpiece, pictured above, was an explosion of fruit and chilled shrimp. Thanks to the more than 20 ladies who attended and to the event host, Patti Frank, for a great end-of-summer gathering.

Hostess with the Mostess

Fletcher Bay Winery - July 29th

Around 30 newer and long-time members celebrated summer socializing

June Luncheon and General Meeting

Fifty-two members and guests basked in the sunshine, sipped beverages, and socialized over lunch at Eleven Winery in June. Thank you!  What a joy to re-connect! We never expected to “sell out” the venue, and sadly could not accommodate inquiries after the deadline. Much appreciation to “Our Friendly BIWC Board Members” who volunteered and organized.

Outreach: Thanks to All
The wonderful turnout at our June luncheon also resulted in an impressive amount of donations for Helpline House: 42 pounds of food and a total of $95 in cash and checks. Thanks to everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October’s Afternoon of Fun in the Park

Back by popular demand, October featured another round of Drive-in Games! Lots of laughter and honking horns were heard, as members were able to participate in The Price is Right and Name that Tune from the comfort of their cars. Some just couldn’t resist putting on their dancing shoes. Prizes awarded to our lucky winners included Gift Cards from Local Restaurants.

Recap of October's Zoom Program

If you did not have an opportunity to participate in our October Program, we have posted a link to the pre-recorded presentation by the Ascend Fund.  Click on the link below to learn about the challenges facing women who choose to run for office, the strategies for promoting gender parity and the other organizations working in coordination with the Ascend Fund.

Our Program Committee Chair, Karla Sammons, (highroadevents@msn.com) will be contacting the Ascend Fund with follow-up questions and comments from our members, and we invite you to contact Karla if you would like your feedback included.

Fun Times at September Drive-In Games

Kudos to Joanna Lyon for our wonderful Parking Lot Bingo and Trivia!  Some members opted to stay in their cars while others brought lawn chairs to sit outside.  Congratulations to the Bingo and Trivia winners!  We hope to hold one other parking lot activity while the weather permits. It’s such fun to actually be able to visit with each other, even if at a distance.

  • Golf activity group enjoying the sunny weather