Programs
2025-2026
May 7, 2026
Brunch
Details of Haymarket will conduct a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories
modeled by our very own RWC members.
Details of Haymarket will conduct a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories
modeled by our very own RWC members.
June 4, 2026
Program
Program
Libby Klein,
Author of the Poppy McAllister and Layla Virtue Mysteries
Libby Klein grew up in New Jersey in the ’80s, was a stay-at-home-mom, and is now a grandmother.
She is also the vice president of a technology company, and now lives in northern Virginia.
https://libbykleinbooks.com/
Author of the Poppy McAllister and Layla Virtue Mysteries
Libby Klein grew up in New Jersey in the ’80s, was a stay-at-home-mom, and is now a grandmother.
She is also the vice president of a technology company, and now lives in northern Virginia.
https://libbykleinbooks.com/
Installation of Officers for the 2026-2027 Season
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients
Announcement of Scholarship Recipients
September 4, 2025
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Our program will feature speakers from this year's charities,
Gracing Spaces and the Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center.
They will explain what they do and how their charities impact the community.
You can learn more about these charities by visiting their respective websites.
Gracing Spaces
Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center
Gracing Spaces and the Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center.
They will explain what they do and how their charities impact the community.
You can learn more about these charities by visiting their respective websites.
Gracing Spaces
Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center
October 2, 2025
Antique Roadshow Appraiser, Todd Peenstra
Todd Peenstra, PBS Antique Roadshow Appraiser, will be here in person to describe to us the value
of our very own treasures.
RWC Members may bring one item to be appraised.
Please Note -
Members who are bringing an item to be appraised are asked to
arrive at 11:15 am with the article.
We will have cards to fill out, listing the item
along with the person's name.
The regular meeting will end at 2:00 pm.
Mr. Peenstra has kindly agreed to stay until
all articles are appraised.
Todd Peenstra, PBS Antique Roadshow Appraiser, will be here in person to describe to us the value
of our very own treasures.
RWC Members may bring one item to be appraised.
Please Note -
Members who are bringing an item to be appraised are asked to
arrive at 11:15 am with the article.
We will have cards to fill out, listing the item
along with the person's name.
The regular meeting will end at 2:00 pm.
Mr. Peenstra has kindly agreed to stay until
all articles are appraised.
November 6, 2025
Andrew Och, known as "The First Ladies Man," is an author and historian who explores the lives and influences of America's First Ladies through his books and documentaries.
He is an Award Winning television producer who has traveled the world in search of provocative stories and adventures. In 2012, He began an historical journey as he traversed America for over a year documenting the lives of every First Lady of the United States for the C-SPAN series *First Ladies: Influence And Image.* The series aired in 2013 to great acclaim and helped reveal the untold stories behind the ladies of the White House.
He is an Award Winning television producer who has traveled the world in search of provocative stories and adventures. In 2012, He began an historical journey as he traversed America for over a year documenting the lives of every First Lady of the United States for the C-SPAN series *First Ladies: Influence And Image.* The series aired in 2013 to great acclaim and helped reveal the untold stories behind the ladies of the White House.
December 4, 2025
Doug Burroughs, Owner, Flower Gallery
Doug's December presentation has
become a Regency Women's Club
tradition.
He joins us again this year to
help us prepare for the the holiday season.
Doug's December presentation has
become a Regency Women's Club
tradition.
He joins us again this year to
help us prepare for the the holiday season.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
CK Designs, LLC
Surrounding Yourself in Functional Beauty
CK Designers will present information about home design.
Check out their website!
CK Designs, LLC
Surrounding Yourself in Functional Beauty
CK Designers will present information about home design.
Check out their website!
February 5 , 2026
Phil Byrnes from Regency
Mr. Byrnes graciously agreed to come speak to us about Artificial Intelligence in terms we can all understand.
BS Degrees in Computer Systems and Accounting from Bentley University, Waltham, MA
MBA from New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
I wrote my first computer program in 1972 and have worked with computer technology ever since. Throughout most of my career, I served as Chief Information Technology Officer for the companies that employed me. While I wasn’t a developer of new technologies, my role was highly pragmatic—focused on researching emerging tools and evaluating whether they posed a threat or offered an opportunity. Technologies that improved efficiency or gave our company a competitive edge were opportunities; those that did the same for competitors were threats.
This mindset meant I was constantly implementing new systems. Considering that when I began my career there was no internet, no personal computers, no mobile phones, and no email, the volume of change I helped usher in was substantial.
My final role before retiring in 2020 was Director of Business Intelligence for an electrical distributor with over $3 billion in annual sales. One of the last technologies I explored was AI-driven predictive analytics—one of the most powerful and quietly influential tools in the AI landscape. While companies like Google and Facebook use it to shape user behavior, we applied it to forecast the maximum price a customer would accept.
Though retired, I continue to do contract database programming and have embraced tools like ChatGPT to enhance my efficiency and stay current with evolving technology.
Mr. Byrnes graciously agreed to come speak to us about Artificial Intelligence in terms we can all understand.
BS Degrees in Computer Systems and Accounting from Bentley University, Waltham, MA
MBA from New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
I wrote my first computer program in 1972 and have worked with computer technology ever since. Throughout most of my career, I served as Chief Information Technology Officer for the companies that employed me. While I wasn’t a developer of new technologies, my role was highly pragmatic—focused on researching emerging tools and evaluating whether they posed a threat or offered an opportunity. Technologies that improved efficiency or gave our company a competitive edge were opportunities; those that did the same for competitors were threats.
This mindset meant I was constantly implementing new systems. Considering that when I began my career there was no internet, no personal computers, no mobile phones, and no email, the volume of change I helped usher in was substantial.
My final role before retiring in 2020 was Director of Business Intelligence for an electrical distributor with over $3 billion in annual sales. One of the last technologies I explored was AI-driven predictive analytics—one of the most powerful and quietly influential tools in the AI landscape. While companies like Google and Facebook use it to shape user behavior, we applied it to forecast the maximum price a customer would accept.
Though retired, I continue to do contract database programming and have embraced tools like ChatGPT to enhance my efficiency and stay current with evolving technology.
March 5, 2026
Regency Music Makers
April 2, 2026
RWC 20th year Anniversary Bash!
RWC 20th year Anniversary Bash!
You don't want to miss this opportunity to help celebrate two decades of commitment and service
with pride in our past and excitement for our future!
All current, former, and future members are welcome
to come and share in the celebration.
with pride in our past and excitement for our future!
All current, former, and future members are welcome
to come and share in the celebration.
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