Adults

Join The Trustees of Reservations as they host a Mother’s Day picnic brunch at Appleton Farms. Instead of our usual Fire Pit or Pizza Picnics, the day will feature a menu of items specially made in house in our own Farmstead Kitchen by our culinary team, menu to be announced soon.

Is there anything better than good focaccia? In this workshop, participants will learn the necessary skills to mix, shape, proof and bake this classic Italian staple. We will discuss and explore a variety of seasonal toppings, including tips and tricks to get a fluffy focaccia that is also packed with flavor. The main secrets? Stoneground local flour and technique! Class will end with warm focaccia to share and dough to take home.

Do you feel like your kids are on a race through their childhood in school? The Manchester Memorial Elementary School 5th Grade Class will host a screening of the critically acclaimed 'Race to Nowhere', where a concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the culture of hollow achievement and pressure to perform that has invaded America’s schools. It is destroying our children’s love of learning and feeding an epidemic of unprepared, disengaged, and unhealthy students. This film focuses on the issues facing children in the school systems of America today, and leaves you thinking about what it really takes to produce a happy, motivated, creative human being.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to our first in-person and on-line fundraiser in over 2 years. Grab a friend and come celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Our new and exciting format still includes the Raffle for Purses as well as some wonderful Silent Auction items so stay tuned for the release prior to the event. With your support, The Women’s Fund continues to provide help for the women and girls in Essex County who count on us!