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• Forum: Emily Franklin

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
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  Emily Franklin

  Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels and a poetry collection, Tell Me How You Got Here. Her award-winning work has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, The Kenyon Review, Guernica, Threepenny Review, Journal of the American Medical Association, and numerous literary magazines as well as long-listed for the London Sunday Times Short Story Award, featured and read aloud on NPR and named notable by the Association of Jewish Libraries.

  
  

  Cocktail Hour starts at 6pm. Speaker starts at 7pm.

  Seats are first come, first serve.

  Dress code business casual and bar is cash only- no cards.

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• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    21st Amendment -150 Bowdoin Street
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  Join us at a neighborhood classic to ring in spring with new and old friends.

  https://www.21staboston.com/

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Deb Schwartz at 860-878-1470

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• Grogan Auction Preview

  • When
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    20 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
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  Please join us for an opportunity to peruse fine artworks and try on decadent jewels! And the best part, it’s all for sale! We are lucky enough to have a preview of all of the spectacular items that will be available at Grogan & Company’s spring auction. Their staff will give us a rundown about Grogan, provide some info on how you can participate in auctions, and also highlight a couple special pieces they have available. This will be an open house event, so while there will be the aforementioned remarks to get us started, please feel free to come by any time.

  https://www.groganco.com/
  

  
  

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• Book Group (note new location) - The Society by Karen Winn

  • When
    Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    NEW LOCATION-The Union Club, 8 Park St Pl, Boston, MA 02108
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  This month we will be hanging out in our own backyard (Beacon Hill!) with our own BHWF author and reading her new novel

  The Society by Karen Winn 

  The author - Karen Winn - will be joining our book group this month!

  
  

  Rumors about the Knox and its influence have swirled through Boston for centuries. While some believe the secret society is merely an elite social club, others are convinced it hides something more sinister…

  Vivian Lawrence was born into old-money Boston, but when her family fortune vanishes, so does her carefully curated life. Desperate, she turns to an old family legend that ties her to the Knox and its inheritance, searching for a way into the exclusive secret society. She doesn’t expect that entry to come in the form of Peter, a charming Knox insider with movie star good looks and just enough roughness to his charm to make Vivian weak in the knees for the first time in her life.

  
  

  Far from Boston’s glittering elite is newcomer Taylor Adams, a restless young nurse eager to distance herself from her simple Outer Banks upbringing. When the effortlessly glamorous Vivian lands in her ER after a suspicious fall, Taylor is instantly captivated. But then Vivian abruptly disappears without a trace, and Taylor’s search for answers pulls her into the Knox itself - as their new employee.

  The further Taylor goes into the Knox’s orbit of unimaginable wealth and sordid history, the more the mystery of Vivian deepens. As Taylor will soon discover, more so than money or status, secrets are the Knox’s currency.

  
  

  NEW LOCATION - Meet us at The Union Club!
  Arrive early to grab a cocktail in the bar before heading up to our meeting location.

  Mindelynn will be in the bar area to greet you. You’ll pay her - cash or Venmo. She’s both a BHWF & Union Club member. For us to use the space, only Mindelynn can pay for the drinks. She’ll leave bar area just before 7p so she can join the book group discussion.

  
  

  After you get your drink, head up to the 3rd floor Walker Stevenson Lounge.

  Our goal is to start as close to 7p as possible, so arrive in time to get your beverage!

  
  

  Be sure to register!
  Cozy, intimate space with limited seats for our small group discussion.

  
  

  Union Club Reminder: Business casual attire & no jeans!

  
  

  Email Jackie & Maryellen for more information:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com

  maryellencallanan@gmail.com

  
  

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• Esplanade Charles River Cleanup

  • When
    Saturday, April 25, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Along the Esplanade (exact location TBA)
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  Join Team BHWF

  for the

  Esplanade Association

  27th Annual Charles River Cleanup
  Saturday, April 25th
  10am - 12pm

  The BHWF celebrates Earth Day on the Esplanade … our favorite “backyard”!

  Team BHWF will join the Esplanade Association for some April spring cleaning to help keep our treasured backyard environmentally healthy following a long, cold and snowy winter.

  This is rain or shine! Simply dress according to the day’s weather and as if you’re heading out to work in the yard - a very big yard! We’ll pick up trash along the Esplanade grounds and riverbank.

  The Esplanade Association provides all the supplies we’ll need and will assign us a cleanup location. We’ll communicate additional details we receive from the Esplanade Association to Team BHWF as the date draws near.

  
  

  Reach out to Jackie & Janine with questions:

  jacmcbride@yahoo.com
  janinerjay@icloud.com
  
  

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• Stitch and Sip

  • When
    Thursday, April 30, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    287 Newbury St Boston, MA
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  Do you love to craft but never seem to find the time? Here’s your chance! Join us for a dedicated evening to finally work on that project you haven’t gotten around to—whether it’s needlework, collage, jewelry, or anything you love.

  Bring your own craft and your favorite drink, and enjoy a relaxing night of creativity, conversation, and connection. We’ll be gathering at a member’s apartment, so please let us know if you plan to bring a messy craft so we can prepare accordingly.

  
  

  NOTE: Date has been changed to Thursday April 30th, 6:30pm

  Registration will open on April 1st, 2026

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• Derby & Dive

  • When
    Saturday, May 02, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Harvard Gardens (316 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114)

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  Get ready to saddle up, Beacon Hill Women's Forum! We're bringing the elegance and excitement of the Kentucky Derby to our favorite local pub, Harvard Gardens. Throw on your biggest hat and your favorite floral dress and get ready to cheer on the fillies while sipping mint juleps. Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or just there for the fashion and fun, this is the perfect chance to mix, mingle, and celebrate with your fellow Beacon Hill Gals. Don't miss this unique blend of fashion and dive bar charm! Please bring card or cash and pay for your drinks at the bar. 
  

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• Ladies Who Brunch

  • When
    Saturday, May 09, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    1928 Beacon Hill, 97 Mt Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108
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  Join us to enjoy delicious food and warm company at 1928, tucked away in the heart of Beacon Hill: https://www.1928-restaurants.com/beacon-hill

  

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• BHWF Spring Stroll

  • When
    Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Charles St, Boston, MA 02108
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  Join us for an evening of sipping, strolling, and shopping your way down one of Boston's most beloved streets! On May 12th, ticket holders will receive a keepsake "shopping passport" and spend the evening exploring participating Charles Street boutiques — each offering exclusive deals, light refreshments, and surprises for that night only. Complete your passport by visiting every store and you'll be entered to win our raffle drawing. The evening wraps up with a social hour for ticket holders and store owners alike.

  Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 — Charles Street, Beacon Hill

  Member Tickets: $20 Guest Tickets: $30

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• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Bubble Bath Back Bay - 408 Newbury St
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  Join us to toast the close of a wonderful season of Beacon Hill Womens Forum at

  Bubble Bath Back Bay.

  www.bubblebathboston.com

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

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• Guided Bird Watching on the Esplanade

  • When
    Friday, May 22, 2026
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    7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Community Boathouse, Esplanade
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  Calling all early birds!  Grab your walking shoes, coffee, and binoculars if you have them, for a morning stroll on the Esplanade, learning about all of our feathered friends who call Boston home.  We'll meet at the Community Boating entrance by 7am. This event is free; see below for details. Be sure to register on the BHWF site, and at https://events.humanitix.com/bird2026. 

  The Esplanade Association, in partnership with Brookline Bird Club, will be leading a leisurely guided bird walk along the park – great for beginners and experts alike! We will walk around 1 mile, identifying birds and learning how to use binoculars and field guides. 

  The Esplanade is home to a variety of species from songbirds to waterfowl. You can view the latest sightings on the Esplanade on eBird. All Guided Bird Tours will meet outside Community Boating's main entrance. We will walk along the Charles River Esplanade from the Longfellow Bridge upriver looking for birds on both land and water. We hope to see a range of spring migrants as well as year-round natives and birds setting up their breeding territories.

  No prior birding experience is necessary and everyone is welcome. We will have limited binoculars to share – if you have any, please bring them along. Pre-registration is highly recommended in order to receive timely updates. Please cancel your order if you can no longer attend.

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• Nature Therapy and Forest Bathing on the Esplande

  • When
    Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Otis Grove, Esplanade
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  Come immerse yourself in the natural wonders along the Charles River, led by Cole Huang and the Esplanade Association!  Sign up here on the BHWF site, and on their website: https://events.humanitix.com/river-fit-2026-nature-therapy-and-forest-bathing.  See below for a full description of this special experience!

  In this free class, we’ll slow down and fully experience nature with all our senses. Nature therapy is the practice of immersing yourself in a natural setting and noticing the sights, sounds, textures, and details around you. It is inspired by the Japanese concept of shinrin yoku, meaning “forest bathing,” which describes being surrounded by and absorbed in the atmosphere of the forest. (No, we won’t be swimming in the Charles!).

  We’ll engage in guided meditation and activities designed to deepen our connection with the natural world and awaken our senses.

  Register ahead of each class to stay informed of any updates, including weather cancellations. Don’t forget your water bottle—refill stations will be available on site! If your plans change, please cancel your registration so others can join.

  Cole Huang (he/him) guides nature events that are immersive and awaken sensory experiences, bringing participants into embodied presence and a deeper relationship with nature. He is a certified nature therapy guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. His practice is inspired by forest bathing, a phrase translated from the Japanese phrase shinrin-yoku which means immersing yourself in a natural setting. Cole focuses on organizing events that inspire people to appreciate the nature that exists in everyday urban green spaces.

  Location: Otis Grove on the Esplanade. https://esplanade.org/the-esplanade/map-directions/.  

  
  

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• Free Thursday 6/4 at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum *See description about 5/4 sign up!

  • When
    Thursday, June 04, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
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  Let's gather for an evening of wandering through the treasures at one of Boston's gems, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. No admission is required as part of their Free First Thursday program! To get in on the free entry deal, you *must* sign up for a ticket, and they go quickly.  Sign-up starts on 5/4 at https://www.gardnermuseum.org/visit.  We'll aim to meet at 6:30 pm, so select an entry time at or around 6:30, as available. You can also attend using an MFA membership, a school ID discount, or a paid ticket. 

  
  

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• Mix and Mingle

  • When
    Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Cactus Club Cafe Back Bay - 500 Boylston St.
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  Let's bring in the summer with a meet-up at the Cactus Club Cafe (Back Bay). 

  Boston Back Bay Restaurant | Cactus Club Cafe Boston
  

  If you have any questions feel free to text Kati Livingston at 617-251-6378 or Jalpa Desai at 832-526-9471.

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• Guided Walking Tour of Boston Harbor ($15)

  • When
    Saturday, June 27, 2026
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    9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Starting point: Mirabella Pool, 475 Commercial Street, North End
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  Come learn about Boston's waterfront history with a tour guided by Mike Manning of The Friends of the Boston Harborwalk. Titled A Bank Heist, a Donnybrook, and Waves of Molasses, the tour group will assemble at the Mirabella Pool located at 475 Commercial Street in Boston's North End at 9:45 AM.  We'll begin the tour at 10:00 AM and visit the following sites:  Edmund Hartt shipyard (1794 - where the USS Constitution was built), the Great Molasses Flood (1919), the Civil War Draft Riot of 1863 (on Prince Street), and the Brink's Robbery (1950) at Commercial and Prince streets. Then, we'll make our way across the (new) North Washington Street bridge and into Charlestown.  Once in the Navy Yard (1801), we'll discuss the founding of the Yard as one of the original six Navy yards in the United States.  We'll view, but not tour onboard, the USS Constitution and the USS Cassin Young.  During the tour, Mike will discuss history, immigration, movies, climate resiliency, and other related topics.  The tour will end at the USS Constitution Museum at approximately 12:30 PM.

  Tour fee is $15, which goes to support The Friends of the Boston Harborwalk's mission to create awareness, promote public enjoyment, and foster local stewardship of Boston's 43-mile Harborwalk. 

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