Programs 2025-2026
September 15, 2025: Kick Off! EVENING program 6:00pm-8:30pm Fall Fashion Preview
Arrive at Serge & Jane (4532 France Ave S) anytime between 6:00pm-7:00pm for Shopping & Mingling with light appetizers and beverages. The official program will start at 7:00pm with Board Announcements, followed by a fun Fall Fashion Preview led by Jamie Carl, MWC Member and Owner of Serge & Jane. End the evening with some additional shopping time. Everyone attending will receive 20% of any apparel purchases made during this evening event.
October 13, 2025: DAY program 12:30pm-2:00pm Word Dances with Katie Bruckbauer and Barb Weiland
Poetry in Motion is a unique fusion of poetry, art, and dance using selections from Katie Bruckbauer’s book, Time to Soar: Word Dances and Bird Songs for Every Season. The poetry and artistic interpretations in the performance provide meaningful and thought-provoking messages of healing and peace.
November 17, 2025: DAY program, 12:30pm-2:00pm All Things Menopause and Women’s Health Talk with Krista Margolis
Krista Margolis is a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, with additional training in menopause and functional medicine - and over two decades of experience providing care for women of all ages. Spending time with patients and providing relevant education is Krista’s goal with every visit.
With so much misinformation and the limited amount of research on women’s health, she values honest, evidence-based conversations with patients - helping them navigate their symptoms to build an effective support plan.
In addition to her clinical work, Krista’s passion for truth in wellness education motivated her to create the Perimenopause Workshop. During the group sessions, she creates a safe space for women to learn about and process their experiences with this natural and often challenging part of aging. Her expertise and years of experience, coupled with a warm and engaging style, make her a trusted and non-threatening guide for patients.
January 12, 2026: DAY program 12:30pm-2:00pm Tanzania-Insights into Elephants with Wildlife Conservationist Lara Foley
Lara Foley, a wildlife conservationist with Edina roots, has been working with her husband on elephant research in Tarangire National Park in northern Tanzania for over 25 years. Lara will share her insights into elephant behavior, particularly the significance of matriarchs, and discuss their ongoing efforts to partner with communities for wildlife conservation within the ecosystem.
February 9, 2026: EVENING program 7:00pm-8:30pm Local Author, Kathleen West
Kathleen West is the author of four novels, a veteran-school teacher and a lifelong Minnesotan. Kathleen's debut novel, Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes (2020), was chosen as a best book by Real Simple, Newsweek, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, and the New York Post. It was followed by two more novels: Are We There Yet? (2021) and Home or Away (2022).
In June of this year, Kathleen debuted her fourth novel: Making Friends Can Be Murder (2025), a new genre for her, which is drawing positive attention from Mystery lovers alike!
We look forward to welcoming Kathleen to our February evening meeting and hearing her story behind all this writing success!
March 9, 2026: DAY program 12:30pm-2:00pm Meet Me at the Movies: Oscar Recap with Film Critic Megan Feeney
We will be welcoming back MWC Member and Film Critic Megan Feeney, of the Minneapolis Film Society, to take us through her critique of the 2026 Oscar Nominations and must-see movies. Megan Feeney currently works part-time for the MSP Film Society, as coordinator of Cinema Club and MSPIFF@EdinaTheatre. She also writes film reviews for Cineaste and Sight & Sound. She has taught film classes at the University of Minnesota and Saint Olaf College.
Our luncheon takes place before the Awards Show this year. We encourage you to watch as many of the “Best Picture” nominations as you can, but if you can only watch one, check out Hamnet to be able to participate in a fun discussion at our MWC luncheon on March 9th.
Best Pictures and Where to Watch: How-to-watch-stream-2026-oscars-best-picture-nominees
Click here for the list of Best Picture nominations, as well as the full list of nominations by category.
April 13, 2026: DAY program 12:30pm-2:00pm Gardening Talk with Horticulturist Mary H. Meyer, Ph.D.
New! Register for the April 13th Luncheon by clicking here:
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Dr. Mary Hockenberry Meyer is an award-winning horticulturist, educator, and author who has spent over 40 years advancing the study and appreciation of ornamental and native grasses. Recognized with numerous national awards, she will inspire us with her expertise in sustainable landscaping and prairie restoration.
A Professor Emerita with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Horticultural Science, Dr. Meyer curated the renowned Grass Collection at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and introduced two patented grasses, Blue Heaven® little bluestem and Golden Sunset® prairie grass.
Her work bridges science and public education—she co-authored The 10 Plants That Changed Minnesota and the e-book Gardening with Native Grasses in Cold Climates. Dr. Meyer has traveled globally for research and teaching, led the Minnesota Master Gardener program, and served as President of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
May 18, 2026: DAY program 12:30pm-2:00pm
Meet our EHS Class of 2026 Scholarship Winners!