2023-24 Programs
Programs and lunch are held on most Fridays at noon at the Duluth Womans Club from September through May. Below is a list of the programs. If you would like to print this or view as a pdf, click here.
September 29: Poetry readings by Rebecca Foust from her newest book, Only
Only scales the cliff-face of adulthood, that paradoxical ascent in which the longer we live the less we know of life, in which we find that each of us is only ourselves and yet delicately interconnected with everyone, everything else. Join us to hear Rebecca’s poetry tell what it means to be human in a world that sometimes feels as if it is approaching apocalypse.
October 6: Fall Fiscal Meeting
October 13: Miller Dwan Hope X
Hope X is a multi-phase approach to solving mental health crises in our region. Zak Williams, son of comedian Robin Williams, became a mental health advocate after his father’s suicide, and is partnering with Miller Dwan on Phase 1 of the campaign. Phase 1 is designed to create and implement a mental health intervention to serve people in our community.
October 20: Duluth’s Famous Myths
Explore the Zenith City’s famous fibs and fantastic fictions with Duluth expert and author Tony Dierckins.
October 27: Luncheon and Retail Therapy by Cabi
Shop the fall fashion collection by Cabi. Clothing samples will be displayed on the porch and are available for trying on to determine your size. Our Cabi representative, Julie Dowd, will be available to help you put the perfect outfit together. Part of the sales are donated to the DWC. Shop quality clothing and help raise funds for the DWC budget.
November 3: No luncheon or program. Set up for the November 4 Fall Bazaar
November 10: Woman’s Heart Issues as told and experienced by our very own, Elaine Hansen
Hear Elaine’s story of no identifiable problem to major surgery and carrying nitro in less than 3 weeks. A conversation every woman should hear to protect her health.
November 17: History of our DWC Home
Our home on Superior Street has been iconically associated with the Duluth Woman’s Club, but it hasn’t always been our home or looked as it does today. One of our long-time members will reminisce about the history and stories that have long been associated with our house. Happy 100th Birthday, DWC!
December 1: Christmas and holiday Music by Vocalist Geoff Ammerman and Pianist Judy Arnold
Victorian-era carols will be performed by two talented musicians. Come and prepare for the holiday season when Geoff and Judy entertain us with their music.
December 8 or December 9: Holiday Tea (Friday luncheon and program or Saturday special event)
Everyone loves a holiday tea! Wear your best dress and come and enjoy tea served in the DWC’s best china.
December 15: Holiday Music Sung by Vicki Fingalson
Soprano Vicki Fingalson, is a professor of voice and director of the opera at UW-Superior and performs with Lyric Opera of the North (LOON). Join us as she serenades us with classic carols, including a sing-a-long featuring the audience members of the Duluth Woman’s Club.
January 5: Kim Schlicting on Living Simply
Kim will discuss living your best life by jettisoning the clutter. She gives you her best ideas for discovering what’s holding you back and then moving forward to a more simple, enjoyable life.