Monthly Schedule

The program starts at 7 pm (sharp) and lasts until ~9 pm. Usually we start gathering at 6:30 pm for socializing, set up and checking out the Show and Tell items. Check the following table for specific dates and what the topic for the evening will be.

We welcome new members or visitors to our meetings. This way, you can learn about the art and enjoyment of turning wood on a lathe. We strive to promote the art of woodturning in a social environment including special events to learn and share our knowledge.

(click on an bold words for a descrption of them)

Date	Program
January 2, 2008	Club Update Club Elections Woodturning Safety Discussion - bring your safety equipment for show, any safety stories and any safety questions. Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
February 6, 2008	Club Update Demo - Mike Gould will conduct a sharpening demo using a slow speed grinder with a Oneway Wolverine jig, and diamond dressers. Charlie Croteau (President) and Dave Eaton (VP) of CNEW will visit us for some info regarding Operation Goodwill, the wheelchair project. Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
March 5, 2008	Club Update Demo - Steve Patzman Steve Patzman will be turning a bowl on a mini lathe. from rough stock. Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
April 2, 2008	Club Update Demo - Ken Lindgren Ken is a member of AAW, three eastern MA turning clubs, and is the former president of the Association of Revolutionary Turners; his work can be seen on www.walksoftlywoodart.com.  Ken will be turning really re-claimed wood.  What he proposees doing is demoing using blanks with bark, cracks, rot, voids.  And how to survive. Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
May 7, 2008	Club Update Demo - Steve Patzman showing sanding techniques for your turnings. Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
June 4, 2008	Club Update Demo - Nigel Howe - Jam and Sandwich chucking demo Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
July 2, 2008	Club Update Demo - Open Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
August 6, 2008	Club Update Presentation related to the Brewsters Ladies Library Show Show and Tell Club Challenge - Wood Raffle Clean Up
September TBD	Annual Picnic Lunch - starts at Noon Show and Tell - bring items that you've turned all year so that we can show our families what we have all been doing! Games Clean Up
October 1, 2008	Club Update Demo - Open Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
November 5, 2008	Club Update Demo - Open Show and Tell Wood Raffle Clean Up
December 3, 2008 (starts at 7 pm)	Annual Holiday Party Turned Gift swap (for those who choose to participate) Snacks and drinks

Woodturning Demos - Each meeting we have a program related to turning. We often have a demonstrations of woodturning projects or techniques. Demonstrators include members and professionals.

Show & Tell - At each month's meeting, we set aside a special time to look at member's work and listen to them explain the wood, finishing, techniques, and difficulties involved in making their turned item. We also encourage you to bring your work to the meeting and get valuable feedback and advice. It doesn't matter what your skill set is, we believe that this honest, straightforward feedback will help you become a better turner.

Wood raffles - A lot of wood is donated to the club from fallen local trees and from members. Individual pieces of wood are raffled off for $1 each at our meetings. We encourage you to bring in wood of any size and shape for the raffle. The benefits go to the club's treasury. We have members that will use whatever type, shape and size of wood that is available as we have turners that turn miniatures, segmented, spindle and faceplate turnings!

Member's Bring Back Raffle - As part of our raffle, we have included turned items from the members. You can choose one of these items as a raffle prize with one condition, you must return a turned item for the next meeting's raffle. The goal here is for the members to share the wonderful turnings that they are making with their fellow turners.