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Save your "Third Thursdays"

We are planning to resume our General Meetings and Speaker Programs in September on the Third Thursday of each month.
Mark your calendar for our first in-person program and general meeting in way too long on, 
Thursday, September 16th 
9:30 AM 

Upcoming Events

Third Thursdays

Make some memories this summer!

Happy Hour at Fletcher Bay Winery

Let’s meet and see what everyone’s up to this summer!
Fletcher Bay Winery at 9415 Coppertop Loop NE Unit 102 Bainbridge Island

Thursday, July 29th

3:30-5:30 pm
One complimentary glass of wine/nonalcoholic beverage per member
Soft drinks and cheese platters available.

Wine on the Porch

Friday, August 13 at 4:00 PM

The somewhat annual Women in Need of Sisters event is back. You are invited to enjoy wine, nibbles, and a view of Eagle Harbor. There is no charge to attend - wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, courtesy of BIWC. All you need to do is bring your own wine glass!

 

Recent Events

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Third Thursday Program: Bainbridge Vineyards/Suyetsama Farms

Thursday, May 20, 3:00 PM
Let BIWC treat you to a glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage at Bainbridge Vineyards, 8989 NE Day Road.
Plenty of parking. The expansive covered outdoor space to the left of the tasting room is reserved for us.
At 3:30 PM, hear a brief presentation on Bainbridge Vineyards and Suyetsama Farms.
Bainbridge Vineyards sells individually packaged snacks, or members can bring their own nibble.
Mark your calendar!

Campfire social at Fay Bainbridge On Wednesday, June 2

Join Gail Strid around the fire at
Fay Bainbridge camping grounds, site #16, anytime from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
She’ll have a fire going but asks you to bring:
A chair
Finger food
A beverage/glass
and warm clothes!

Coffee Social, Wednesday May 5 10:30-Noon

Join your BIWC sisters for coffee and conversation at:

The Marketplace at Pleasant Beach, 4738 Lynwood Center Road NE

Dress warmly for outdoor seating. Come and go as your schedule allows.

Patti Frank will lead a 1-hour walk along Pleasant Beach Drive. The group will stroll along flat, paved streets, finishing at the Marketplace for the coffee social.

Park in the lot just past the theatre, and gather by 9:30 AM in front of Treehouse Café. Email Patti so she looks for you: pmkfrank@gmail.com

 

Those attending either event can bring food or cash donations for Helpline House. Patti will be there and can bring donated items to the food bank.

 

April Get-together at BIMA

The sunshine was most welcome when BIWC members met up to stroll through the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, admire the spring collection, browse the gift shop and enjoy each other’s company,

It was so nice to run into familiar faces.  We then made our way to the Fletcher Bay Winery downtown Winslow location for some refreshment and conviviality. 

Thanks to all who attended, not only did we have fun, but members donated 22 pounds of food and $165 to Helpline House!

Kimberly Trowbridge: Into the Garden

 

Hope Glows Luminaria Event

BIWC has been invited to participate in an uplifting event hosted by Bainbridge Youth Services. (Please see the letter below from Cezanne Allen, Executive Director of BYS.)  The event involves decorating luminaria bags that will be used to decorate downtown Winslow. On February 5th, BIWC will join the rest of Bainbridge Island to enjoy this community expression of hope. The BIWC Board is developing a plan for members to access the materials and perhaps a way to celebrate together. More information is coming soon, so stay tuned! 

The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a
sense of destination and the energy to get started.”
–Norman Cousins
Dear Bainbridge Women’s Club,
We welcome your full participation in the “Hope Glows” event. We also wish to benefit organizations that take part by featuring you on our social media and other media outlets.
Why: Bainbridge Youth Services, in collaboration with multiple local organizations and individuals, invite fellow residents of all ages to contribute to a community building event, called “Hope Glows” on Friday 2/5 from 5:30-7:30pm.
This event is designed to inspire hope, normalize struggle and foster community connection. In the midst of a dark, cold and rainy time of year with an expected surge of COVID-19, “Hope Glows" is meant to support community resilience and wellbeing.
What: During the month of December, white paper bags with instructions will be available for pick up at numerous locations around Bainbridge Island. We have many organizations that have said they are interested in participating. There will be instructions in the bag with ideas for decorating the bags with various hope-themed topics. Alternatively, participants can express themselves through any medium of their choice that still allows light to show through the paper bag.
Decorated bags can be dropped off at BYS until 2/1/2021.
Vision: White paper bags will be lit with LED tea lights and become luminaria that line the street of Winslow Way and the corner of Madison and Winslow on Friday, 2/5 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Residents can drive by or walk the sidewalk with masks, staying 10 feet apart, inspired by the beauty our community collaboratively created.
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu.
Cezanne Allen, M.D.

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.

Recap of September’s Zoom Program

We were so fortunate to have April Avey Trabuco from Raising Resilience speak to us about the role of Raising Resilience on Bainbridge Island.  April also addressed available research/tips about coping with stress and developing our own resilience.   If you were not able to join us last Thursday, you are welcome to watch the recording below.  (Please note that there’s a brief audio pause near the beginning when a video April planned to show us was not able to stream – She then continues her presentation).

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/459115033   Password: BIWC20

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  • Golf activity group enjoying the sunny weather