Dr. Jeremy Stern recently shared his experiences over the last nine years performing orthopedic surgery and “Sports Medicine” on the impoverished citizens of the Dominican Republic with a lecture and slide show presentation. The lecture included a sample of the people he has had the privilege to help and those he has been fortunate to work with.  He explained to members about the evolution of the “mission” and some of the unintended benefits.  Dr. Stern also touched upon the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and their attempts to help.

The evening began with special Dominican rum cocktails held at the Sports and Activities Center.

Bay Club members were treated to a talk by Dr. David MacKenzie, Music Director for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra  about the historical, cultural, and religious background of Johannes Brahms’ composition, A German Requiem, Op. 45. Dr. MacKenzie greeted members at the Golf House restaurant in advance of the NBSO Classical II “A Universal Music” performance at St. Anthony’s Church in New Bedford.

The Bay Club recently welcomed leading environmental economist Robert Repetto to the club.  After a cocktail reception, Robert  shared with members in plain language, the latest scientific understanding of climate change, how our actions are influencing the climate, and recommendations of what can be done to address this critical environmental issue in the national and international context.  His most recent book, entitled “America’s Climate Problem: The Way Forward” was available for sale and signature.  Members also enjoyed a spirited Q & A session after the talk.

Robert has taught on Economics and Sustainable Development at Yale, Harvard and the University of Colorado.  He has served as a member of the National Research Council’s Board on Sustainable Development and as a member of the Environmental Economics Advisory Committee of EPA’s Science Advisory Board.  He has worked on fisheries management issues at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute under a Pew Fellowship in Marine Conversation for three summers.  He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and a M.Sc. degree from the London School of Economics.

Samantha Gray, Park Ranger from the US Army Corps of Engineers gave members of the Bay Club a presentation on the rich history, unique features and vigilant operation of the Cape Cod Canal.  The presentation included a twenty minute film entitled ‘Canal Story’ which provided a broad overview of the early Canal building under August Belmont’s private company; the Corps of Engineers’ massive rehabilitation of the bankrupt waterway during the 1930’s; the present-day operations of the computerized marine traffic control system and the Canal’s extensive recreational opportunities.   Members enjoyed a light cocktail reception before the presentation which took place at the Sports and Activities Center.

MFA Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Highlights of the Art of the Americas

Bay Club at Mattapoisett members will receive a private tour of the new wing of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. With 53 new galleries on four floors, the new wing opened in November 2010 to display the Art of the Americas collection. More than 5,000 works of art produced in North, Central and South America over three millennia are shown, many of which have not been displayed for decades. Architects Foster and Partners of London designed the new wing which features nine Period Rooms and four Behind the Scenes Galleries which add to the experience of viewing these works of art.

After the highlights tour, members will enjoy lunch in one of four café/restaurants and spend the afternoon visiting other galleries in the museum taking advantage of the self-guided multimedia guides that are available at the museum.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is chock full of special events this December; many of which have become family traditions.

The Holiday Wreath Workshop starts off the holiday season when local favorite Chad Michael Peters offers his assistance and a vast assortment of materials for members to create their personalized holiday masterpiece for doors, mantles or tabletops.

The young members of the Bay Club are treated to an incredible Gingerbread House Workshop. Willie Wonka himself could not provide a more elaborate spread of confections used to adorn the prebuilt houses. Generations of family members gather to enjoy the process and welcome Santa to the Bay Club!

Traditionally, a group of Bay Club members plan a trip to Boston to attend a Boston Holiday Pops performance. This year, however, the venue has been revised and the group heads to the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra as two of the young members of the club will play in the Family Holiday Pops performance!

Nestled in between the family events is a member holiday party where Chef Mercer outdoes himself each year with an amazing offering of holiday fare.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via email or phone, 508-758-9543.

Seth Mendell, local historian,  and popular guest lecturer to the members of the Bay Club  will share the Mattapoisett Historical Society’s glass slide collection at the Golf House restaurant April 22. Glass lantern slides were developed in Germany in the 1850’s and “Magic Lantern” slide shows were very popular through the turn of the century. Seth will give a detailed narration of each slide which depicts life in Mattapoisett in the late 1800s.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via email or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is offering a Pen and Ink Class is for beginners and “yearners”. If you have wanted to try drawing or painting but past efforts have kept you away, come to a class with Susan Slowey. She will encourage and lead you to create a beautiful drawing each week.

This class starts with the basics through simple exercises and continues to add to your skills every week. You will be amazed at how fun and easy it really is. Sue loves encouraging the “artist” in people and believes anyone can draw or paint once given the tools on technique and freedom to experiment. If you have a yearning to pick up a pen or paints and gather some creative experience of your own please come join us.

Sue is a member of the Cape Cod Art Association as well as the Plymouth Art Guild, she studies with Robert Mesrop at CCAA.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via email or phone, 508-758-9543.

The spirit is joyously bubbling over at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett this season.  Foremost, the beautiful tree, decked out by local florist Chad Micheal Peters in the Sports & Activities Center is brimming with lovely  gifts donated by our generous members in support of local children.

John McCormack, the Bay Club’s Director of  Cultural Activities, hosted a holiday wreath class to help members personalize their own special wreath to use in their homes.   As always The Bay Club provides the materials and members are encouraged to bring special elements that will personalize their work.  It is a social time of collaboration and has become a tradition with many members.

The annual holiday party will once again coincide with the Pro Shop Sale.  The sale hasn’t quite reached the level of frenzy as Filene’s on Wedding Gown Sale Day; however you would be surprised at the bargains and enthusiasm members bring to the event.

Hope to see you round the tree this season.  To arrange a personal tour, send Dave Andrews an email, he would be happy to arrange a meeting.

How to Roast, Smoke or Deep Fry a Turkey

Chef Mercer will give tips on how to prepare a holiday turkey in a variety of ways in his class Inventive Holiday Cooking.  Members will learn how to create a juicy roast turkey in a conventional stove, as well as how to create a savory bird using a gas grill and natural woods to give it a flavorful smoked taste.  Lastly, he will plunge a bird into hot peanut oil to demonstrate how to safely make a fried turkey.  The class will include information on all the different types of turkeys available and suggestions for side dishes.

Thanksgiving Table Arrangement Class

Florist Chad Peters will teach members a few new tricks on flower arranging, table settings, and holiday decorations.  A bountiful supply of flowers, herbs, and foliage containers will be available for the members to create their own arrangement in a favorite vase, pumpkin or container.

Children’s Thanksgiving Cookie Class

This fun hands-on cookie making workshop is designed for children aged 5 to 12 years old.   The children will be given fresh cookies in entertaining holiday shapes all cooled and ready to decorate for the upcoming holiday.

Visiting Lecturer, Professor of Astronomy Timothy Barker

The Joy of Partnership in Science

Professor Timothy Barker from Wheaton College will share his experiences and enlighten you to the field of astronomy.  “The joy that we share in working together as scientists is central to what it means to be human” says Barker.  Professor Barker will speak about his encounters with scientists such as Carl Sagan (world-famous author of popular science books and for co-author and producer of the award-winning 1980 television series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage), John Mather (recent Nobel Prize winner in Physics), and Steve Hawley (astronaut who deployed the Hubble Space Telescope).

And if the skies cooperate, Professor Barker will break out his telescope for us to view his world up close and personal.

The renowned Eva Sommaripa,  along with Bay Club at Mattapoisett Executive Chef Jim Mercer, is leading a private tasting tour for club members through her organic garden.  Eva is considered by many to be the most successful farmer on the South East coast of MA.  Her amazingly fragrant herbs are cut to order for some of Boston’s top chefs, including the Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s very own Chef Jim Mercer.   The hour and a half tour will explore her farm and expand your world of plants, herbs and vegetables.  “This is not your normal supermarket stuff”, says Eva!

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s Director of Cultural Activities and Special Events, John McCormack, is leading a group to the 5^th Annual New Bedford Open Studio Tour.  The Tour includes more than 90 artists exhibiting in historic buildings including mills, a former church, and other vintage buildings throughout New Bedford.  This is a lovely opportunity to learn more about architectural elements of the city and the vibrant art scene that is growing in talent and reputation.