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September 18, 2026

WISE Classes Underway

We are delighted to welcome WISE members back-to-school this week -- let the lifelong learning begin!

Both on-campus and online classes have been well-attended. It is a pleasure greeting old friends and welcoming new members to our community.

Speaking of welcoming everyone back... there are a few more tickets left to our 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser. The first social event of the academic year, this fun evening is a popular one with our membership. 

Don't wait -- sign up now! 

WISE Calendar

NO CLASSES Monday Sept. 21 in observance of Yom Kippur

3rd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Tues. Sept 22 at 4:30 pm (Broken Creek Winery, Shrewsbury)

Space is limited; get your tickets now!

Click here for more info/register

WISE Forum

Wed. Sept 23 at 11:45 am (AU Chapel Annex)

Click here for more info

Movie Club

Sat. Sept 26 at 1 pm (AU Fuller Auditorium)

Click here for more info

Memoir Writers

Mon. Sept 28 at 7:30 pm (Zoom)

Click here for more info

 

On the Assumption Campus and Beyond

Prior Performing Arts presents The Last Pass

Staged reading of Vincent Murphy’s adaptation of Gary Pomerantz’s book chronicling Celtics legend Bob Cousy’s memories of his partnership with teammate Bill Russell

Fri. Sept. 18 at 4 pm and 7:30 pm (College of the Holy Cross, Worcester)

Discounted rate for WISE members; refer to your email or call the WISE office for the promo code

Click here to learn more

MassDOT "Golden Gears" Bikeshare Program Info Session

Sun. Sept. 20 at 9:30 am (Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Cener, Worcester)

Click here to learn more

Or view this flyer: Golden Gears Flyer Worcester.pdf

AU Lecture: Constitution Day 

Part of Assumption's Striving for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence series.

Wed. Sept. 23 at 5 pm (AU Curtis Performance Hall)

Free and open to the public

Click here to learn more

 

Prior Performing Arts presents Stormclutter

This performance by BRKFST Dance Company is an exploration of relationships and our ongoing efforts to resolve opposing states of interpersonal tension

Thurs. Sept. 24 at 7:30 pm (College of the Holy Cross, Worcester)

Discounted rate for WISE members; refer to your email or call the WISE office for the promo code

Click here for info/buy tickets

Worcester Chamber Music Society: Autumn Winds Concert

Fri. Sept 25 at 7:30 pm (Unitarian Universalist  Church, Harvard MA)

Sat. Sept 26 at 7:30 pm (AU Curtis Performance Hall)

Tickets are $10 with a WISE student ID: Link to more info and tickets

AU Exhibit: "Living the  Mission: Honoring the Overlooked, Inspiring the Future"

This exhibit enlivens Assumption's history by celebrating people who have embodied our mission since 1904, including Sister Ellen Guerin who was a much-loved WISE instructor.

Thurs. Oct. 1 at 11:30 am (AU Pierre's Pub, Hagan Hall)

Open to WISE members and faculty; click links below for more info

Opening Event Flyer

Exhibit Catalog

The gallery features ten figures from Assumption's first century, plus a digital display of more recent honorees. President Weiner will offer remarks, followed by a celebration with the honorees and their families.

 

Committee News
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The Finance Committee wants to thank everyone for clicking the "donate fees" checkmark.

Each time you pay for your WISE membership, event dues, or other online purchase, you have the option upon checkout to donate the transaction fees back to WISE. These fees add up and make a true difference to our bottom line.

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[This is a tax-deductible donation; your WISE donation report includes these, making it easy to track.]

More to Know

Did you know there is technical help (and more) available on the WISE website?

Visit our Help & FAQs for:

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In Memoriam

WISE sadly shares the passing of former member and friend Dorothea Ann Glew on September 2, 2026

More information here:

Dorothea Ann Glew Obituary

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WISE Quote of the Week

“It was a beautiful bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” - Diana Gabaldon, Outlander

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