Calendar
Join us from June 25-August 30 for our Summer 2026 program! Our calendar below is regularly updated. In addition to posted programs, we offer daily yoga, Zen Buddhist meditation, regular group hikes, etc.
Ideas or questions? Please email programs@worldfellowship.org!
May 2025
Non-Violent Direct-Action Training (Kendra Ford)
Join veteran activist and "No Gas No Coal" Campaign Organizer Kendra Ford for a one-day training on non-violent direct action. Over the course of the day, we will move step-by-step from theory to practice. Open to folks engaged in resistance activities in the Mount Washington Valley area and surrounding towns. The program is free, and tea/coffee and lunch will be provided. Advance registration required. Optional: Please join us the evening before (Friday, May 16 at 6pm) for a potluck dinner…
Find out more »Spring 2025 Work Weekend
Gather at World Fellowship as spring blooms to help us get ready for the Summer 2025 season! We’ve got landscaping and garden projects galore, hiking trails to clear after the winter storms, and a waterfront to get ready for swimming and boating. Be outside and be together! Free room and board for all weekend volunteers. Sign up in advance to guarantee your spot. Evening fun and a Memorial Day morning mushroom walk also on offer during your stay!
Find out more »June 2025
Making Climate Action a Daily Practice (Eric Fine, YPCCC) *VIRTUAL PROGRAM*
Eric Fine, project manager of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communications (YPCCC), leads an evening workshop on how we can each and all multiply climate action in our lives and inspire others. 64% of US adults are worried about climate change, but many of them aren't sure what to do about it. How can you, your friends, family, and community take more action? Yale Climate Connections has created a Climate Solutions Hub to help people find the actions that work…
Find out more »Magic, Music & Storytelling (Roger Isberg, Sarah Isberg & Andy Davis)
Magician Roger Isberg, multi-instrumentalist Sarah Isberg, and storyteller Andy Davis explore the nature of truth and illusion. Held at WFC's Schmauch Meeting Room. Suggested donation $10-15. All donations go 100% to the performers. Noone turned away. Roger Isberg started performing at age 15 when he produced his own revue in Gothenburg, Sweden. He went on to pursue clown school, acting, and magic as an adult, training with Viktor Krivalapov in Russia and Mario Gonzalez from the College of Theater and…
Find out more »Juneteenth! **OUTSIDE EVENT**
Take part in this year's DEI in the Lakes & Mountains celebration of Juneteenth at Camp Hale on the shores of Squam Lake in nearby Sandwich! More information: Juneteenth — DEI in the Lakes & Mountains
Find out more »Juvenile “Justice” in this America (Ian Augarten, Maryland Office of the Public Defender)
This presentation looks at the work of public defenders and their juvenile clients in conflict with the law, and particularly the problematic practice of charging minors as adults. It digs into the experience of the first years of resentencing work in Maryland following the Juvenile Restoration Act that came into effect in October 2021 predicated on manifold research regarding the psychosocial development that does not usually occur until the later teen years. Presenter Ian Augarten has been working with the…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »White Mountains Pride Festival **OUTSIDE EVENT**
Take a moment away from WFC to join the White Mountains Pride Festival, 10am-4pm on Saturday, June 28 at the North Conway Community Center Park! More details here: Pride | White Mountains Pride | New Hampshire
Find out more »White Mountain Ceilí Band (Music & Contra Dance)
Come dance! These contra dances, both deeply and currently in the New England tradition, will be called (and taught) by Eric Rollnick who has been doing this in the Mount Washington Valley for decades. Expert or beginner, you will love this dance. "You don't need to come with a partner, or a clue or even a shoe," says band member Dexter Harding. White Mountain Ceilí Band is Dexter Harding on the tenor banjo, Fiona Howell on the flute, Siena Kaplan-Thompson on the fiddle,…
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema: “We Are Many”
We Are Many reveals the story behind the largest global protest in human history. On February 15th, 2003, 30 million people protested against the USA and UK's plans to invade Iraq. Demonstrations spread across nearly 800 cities in 72 countries, covering every continent. This fearless, thought-provoking documentary details the remarkable story behind the first ever global demonstration. Each Sunday night, join us for volleyball and games on the lawn until sundown. At sundown, settle down on blankets or outdoor chairs…
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Defending Democracy in NH (Olivia Zink & Ben Radcliffe, Open Democracy)
Throughout this last legislative session, the NH State legislature has been considering an onslaught of new bills that affect electoral fairness and access to the ballot box -- a state-level trend that is not unique to NH. Open Democracy is at the forefront of educating the public on new legislation and organizing push back on the worst attacks on democracy in NH. The Coalition for Open Democracy was founded in 1997 by a group of campaign finance reform activists, including…
Find out more »July 2025
Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Know-Your-Rights in Encounters with Immigration Enforcement (Taylor Maine, ACLU NH)
In this know-your-rights training, ACLU NH's North Country Organizer, Taylor Maine, will walk participants through our basic rights and need-to-know information to be prepared in the event of an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other deputized law enforcement. Whether you are directly affected or you are a business proprietor or potential bystander, this information is useful to all! Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Maintaining Black Political Power After We Win (Tanya Greene, Human Rights Watch)
The right to vote in the U.S. today is premised on education and information; finally pulling the lever for a candidate on Election Day relies on overcoming intimidation, racist eligibility requirements, and other modes of voter suppression. What about when we actually win the ability to govern ourselves and the state apparatus organizes to systematically undermine that power? Lessons from the Jackson, MS, experience, specifically drawing on forthcoming research from Human Rights Watch. Presenter Tanya Greene is a widely respected…
Find out more »Fourth of July Reflection Circle
We come together to read and reflect together on passages from the Declaration of Independance alongside passages of Frederick Douglass's "What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July?" Together we explore how we ensure that the full gamut of U.S. history is with us, and informs our struggles, as we rise collectively to face the political crises of this moment. How can we tap into the legacy of resistance to tyranny while facing and undoing the legacies of deep-seated…
Find out more »MWV Resistance Revival – Fourth of July Style **OUTSIDE EVENT**
The Mount Washington Valley Resistance is taking to the streets again as part of the Tamworth and Conway Fourth of July parades. We rework the Declaration of Independence to meet this political moment and bring it to life with street theater, puppets and live marching band-style music. Bring themed songs, costumes, creativity, and musical instruments... yes, even a tambourine or a kazoo will do! The Tamworth parade kicks off at 11am from the corner of Depot Road and Rte 113…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »Youth Book Club: Bringing the Beach Home (Laura Atkins)
Join us for a book club built around Laura Atkins' latest children's book, Bringing the Beach Home. Rowan and Rowan's father spend a day at the beach. Rowan is already unhappy about going back and forth between Dad’s and Mom’s houses and doesn’t look forward to the adventure. But when Rowan slows down and connects to nature’s rhythms, Rowan comes to connect to and love the beach. When they finally have to leave, and with Dad’s help, Rowan finds a…
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Songs of Resistance (Ty Citerman)
Guitarist/composer Ty Citerman performs with a wide range of ensembles, including his newest Time Phase Trio and radical Yiddish songsters Bop Kabbalah+Voices. He is also actively engaged in resistance work through groups such as Jews For Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ). This summer, he returns to WFC for an evening of protest songs, both performed and taught for sing-along, laying a shared foundation for how participatory music making can fuel our collective resistance. Enjoy this collection of protest songs!
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema: To Kill a War Machine”
Produced by Rainbow Collective, To Kill a War Machine is a raw, urgent documentary filmed in real time with bodycam footage, mobile phones, and first-person narration. It immerses viewers in the chaotic, high-stakes world of direct action — from 4 a.m. factory raids to tense courtroom battles — led by UK-based Palestine Action against Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. The documentary was released just before the House of Commons's controversial vote to proscribe Palestine Action in the UK. Each Sunday…
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Countering the Authoritarian Playbook (Tanya Greene, Human Rights Watch)
The current U.S. administration is following an authoritarian playbook that is recognizable in repressive countries around the world. How can democratic systems and constitutional protections be so quickly eroded? What are grassroots tools that have worked worldwide to counter these measures? Tanya Greene, the U.S. Program Director at Human Rights Watch, will offer analysis and lessons from emerging research to inform legal strategies and grassroots resistance organizing.
Find out more »Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Youth Book Club: Calling All Future Voters! (Laura Atkins & Jennifer Lai-Peterson)
Join two of the authors of Calling All Future Voters! (2024) for a youth-focused book club that will appeal to young people and adults alike. Calling All Future Voters! details not only the importance of voting, but the ongoing fight for voting rights. The picture book (ages ~7+) is written by civil rights activists and attorneys Rev. Edward A. Hailes Jr. and Jennifer Lai-Peterson—both formerly of The Advancement Project—and veteran children’s writer Laura Atkins. Both Jennifer and Laura will be…
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »White Mountain Ukulele Retreat
The White Mountain Ukulele Retreat is a weekend community gathering where members of the various ukulele communities in New England (and elsewhere) can gather to learn from local teachers and musicians, jam, have fun, and build relationships. Check here for more details about the weekend program. Please register in advance for the retreat!
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Media & Protest: Learning from the 1960s (Ted Morgan)
Edward (Ted) Morgan introduces us to the core arguments of his book, What Really Happened to the 1960s: How Mass Media Culture Failed American Democracy, which explores how the United States changed from the 1960s-era’s promise-of-greater-democracy to today’s world in which wealth essentially owns the political system, the future of human life is threatened, US foreign policy still seeks to dominate the world, and a character like Donald Trump can manipulate the culture with lies and vindictiveness. He shows how mass…
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »Leftover Drawing and Paper Lab (Rachael Cole)
Do you have stacks of old drawings, works on paper, or scrap paper lying around? Want to give a second life to artwork that seemed “unsuccessful” the first time? put all those junk envelopes and colored scraps of paper to use. Maybe your kids have old drawings they are ready to let go of. Those can all become beautiful new objects. We will choose items to create from our discards, like cut shapes, collages, envelopes, note cards, beads, jewelry, boxes,…
Find out more »Erin Ash Sullivan with special guest Danno Sullivan (Music Performance)
Erin Ash Sullivan and Danno Sullivan are a husband-and-wife team of musicians and performers hailing from central Massachusetts. Erin is a singer-songwriter who tours and performs nationally. Her 2024 album, Signposts and Marks, debuted at #4 on the FAI Folk DJ chart, and Americana UK describes her as “a songwriter of the highest order.” Her music focuses on the power of stories to build connection and calls back to the style and spirit of her music idols, which include Joni Mitchell, Patty Griffin, John…
Find out more »Honoring the NH Lincoln Brigade at Long Last (Burt Cohen, Molly & Dan Watt)
Join us for a special event unveiling a newly installed plaque commemorating the NH volunteers who joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade to fight fascism in Spain in the late 1930s. Twenty-four years after the attempted installation of the plaque in the NH State House, where it remained for only two hours before political backlash led to its removal, this plaque has been released from the NH State vault and made available to World Fellowship where it will be proudly displayed…
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema
Each Sunday night, join us for volleyball and games on the lawn until sundown. At sundown, settle down on blankets or outdoor chairs for a summer evening of social justice-themed film screenings you won't easily find elsewhere. Topical documentaries and resistance narratives centered. Open to WFC guests and the surrounding community.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Report Back from Palestine (Linden Jenkins)
Linden Jenkins presents learnings about the roots of Palestinian oppression, observations and photos of the tactics of settler-colonialism there and here as well as reflections on the inevitable relevance and implications unfolding today in the domestic occupation we live in, followed by Q&A and discussion. Linden spent 3 months in East Jerusalem in August-November 2024, volunteering there in the office of Sabeel, the Palestinian Liberation Theology Center, helping to plan and accompany delegations throughout Palestine. A retired attorney, pastor and…
Find out more »Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Peace Action and Allies Building Beloved Communities (Kevin Martin & Amy Antonucci, Peace Action)
Join us to reflect on recent protests, including the July 17 Good Trouble Lives On rallies, and the connections between the rise of domestic authoritarianism and a U.S. foreign policy that enacts and supports genocide, illegal war, and fascism. Discussion facilitated by Amy Antonucci and Kevin Martin. Kevin Martin joined the Peace Action staff on Sept 4, 2001. Kevin previously served as Director of Project Abolition, a national organizing effort for nuclear disarmament, Executive Director of Illinois Peace Action, and directed…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »Confronting Power through Non-Violence (Joanne Sheehan)
This participatory conversation draws lessons to inform the current moment from the last century of non-violent resistance that has confronted colonial, racist, corporate, authoritarian, and fascist powers. Veteran trainer and activist Joanne Sheehan, one of those who trained the Clamshell Alliance prior to the 1977 occupations of the Seabrook nuclear power station, will lead the conversation alongside members of the Clamshell Alliance and other activists in attendance. Joanne Sheehan has been on the staff of War Resisters League’s New England…
Find out more »Groove Atlas (Music Performance)
Groove Atlas is a folk rock band based in Northern New England, bridging the gap between psychedelic rock and Americana. Their repertoire includes a broad selection of nostalgia-inducing covers and original music that speaks to the unique social and political challenges of our time. The instrumentation of Groove Atlas morphs to meet the needs of the song and the energy of their environment. Whether it’s intimate spaces that call for the tender trills of the mandolin or energetic rooms that…
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema
Each Sunday night, join us for volleyball and games on the lawn until sundown. At sundown, settle down on blankets or outdoor chairs for a summer evening of social justice-themed film screenings you won't easily find elsewhere. Topical documentaries and resistance narratives centered. Open to WFC guests and the surrounding community.
Find out more »Non-Violent Resistance Training (Joanne Sheehan)
This week-long training is designed to build non-violent direct action/resistance skills and support strategy development based on the practical work being led by participants. The training is led by veteran trainer and activist Joanne Sheehan who was one of those who trained the Clamshell Alliance prior to the 1977 occupations of the Seabrook nuclear power station. Joanne Sheehan has been on the staff of War Resisters League's New England Office in Norwich, CT since co-founding it in 1985. Active with War Resister's…
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »From Margins to Mainstream: The Evolving Role of Women in STEM (Cat Roberts, College of the Holy Cross)
Women have been earning doctorates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) since the late 19th Century. Today, they represent over 40% of all STEM doctorate holders, though their presence and influence still vary widely across different disciplines. In this talk, we will explore the factors behind these statistics, examining societal trends that both support and challenge women's success in STEM. Additionally, we will highlight the stories of pioneering women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of these fields, inspiring…
Find out more »Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »How to Start a Leftist Marching Band (Workshop)
Join Portsmouth's Leftist Marching Band in a day-long workshop aimed at helping support interested musicians to start up their own local marching band to support resistance efforts, drawing on lessons from LMB's 21+ years of experience. This workshop will include stories about how the band came to be, what kinds of things to consider in starting your own group, and share some tips about organizing your friends. Diverse instruments and performance talents welcome and opportunities to play music throughout the…
Find out more »Leftist Marching Band (Music Performance)
Join us for a fun evening of resistance music with the Leftist Marching Band (LMB) out of Portsmouth, NH. LMB is an open, multigenerational band filled with music-loving people who want have fun and make the world a better place for us all. LMB uses the marching band genre to have fun, make music, and create a unified, progressive voice in the community in support of "good causes." It's about humanity, not political conflict. LMB strives to combat fear with…
Find out more »Site Remediation & Public Health (Pat Hart & 350NH Youth Team)
Following years of campaigning by the No Coal No Gas campaign, in 2024 the closure of last coal-burning power plant in New England was announced. Now, the 35oNH Youth Team is working from a different angle to explore the continuing public health impacts at the plant site in Bowe, NH, and demand site remediation before and after the closure date. Join Pat Hart and the 350NH Youth Team members to learn more about their work on this and other campaigns.
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema
Each Sunday night, join us for volleyball and games on the lawn until sundown. At sundown, settle down on blankets or outdoor chairs for a summer evening of social justice-themed film screenings you won't easily find elsewhere. Topical documentaries and resistance narratives centered. Open to WFC guests and the surrounding community.
Find out more »Soccer On Demand! (Stu Ball, coach)
Stu Ball continues the long WFC tradition of all-ages, all-levels international football — games can be scheduled on-demand based on interest and weather throughout the two-week period July 28-August 1 and August 4-8.
Find out more »Snapdragon Theater Camp!
The Snapdragon Children's Theater Camp at WFC is open to children ages 5-11 (exceptions for slightly younger or older siblings -- or older kids interested in supporting camp activities). The camp will be run by Marion & Richard Posner who bring many years of experience in children's theater camps in Tamworth and elsewhere in the area, with support from WFC staff. In its second summer, the play will tell a story set in Old Venice that explores themes of cooperation…
Find out more »Balancing Creative & Family Life (Leyla McCalla)
Musician and mother Leyla McCalla leads a week-long workshop around juggling creative endeavors or work in the arts alongside parenting or other family responsibilities. While primarily geared toward folks in parenting roles, this workshop is open to folks trying to make space for creative expression alongside other types of life pressures. Note: the timing of this daily workshop (10am-12noon) coincides with Snapdragon Children's Theater Camp, so sign your kids up and see this as your time to prioritize what you…
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Changing Hearts and Minds with Deep Canvassing (Kristen Brock-Petroshius, Stony Brook University)
In this interactive workshop, learn how deep canvassing works and see video of an actual conversation. You will practice some of the core skills involved in the practice: asking curious questions, listening without judgment, sharing vulnerable stories, addressing concerns, and making your case. The case study around which the workshop builds comes from deep canvassing in support of organizing in LA around reinvesting funds from the Sheriff's budget into community resources and alternatives to incarceration. Presenter Kristen Brock-Petroshius is an…
Find out more »Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Sacred Chanting (Shana Aisenberg)
Many spiritual traditions embrace chanting, evolved through the millennia across India, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. Kirtan is devotional call and response chanting in Sanskrit, developed in India over 2500 years ago. Forms of chanting are similarly part of Jewish, Sufi, Pagan, and Christian traditions. Chanting - especially with others - shows effects such as calming the mind, reducing stress, healing, and generating feelings of peace. Shana leads Kirtan, Sufi, Jewish and other chants by ear. Adherence to…
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Practical Protection of Immigrant Rights in 2025 (Maggie Fogarty & Grace Kindeke, NH AFSC)
American Friends Service Committee's New Hampshire Program has been at the forefront of "Know Your Rights" education for immigrants and their allies in NH for years, and that work is all the more important in the current era. Maggie Fogarty & Grace Kindeke lead a presentation laying out the current advice to guide immigrants and their allies in the practicalities of defending our rights and pushing back on abuses by immigration authorities in New Hampshire and beyond.
Find out more »August 2025
Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »Leyla McCalla (Music Performance)
Leyla McCalla returns to WFC for the second summer in a row, bringing her three kids and her powerful music. Her Saturday night performance follows a week-long morning workshop she will lead about balancing family and work in the creative arts. Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe. McCalla possesses a stunning mastery of…
Find out more »Summer Social Justice Cinema: LandBack! Returning & Restoring Hawai’i’s Military Lands (Laurel Mei-Singh)
This week, we go behind the camera and into the issues with public scholar and aspiring filmmaker Laurel Mei-Singh as she explores ongoing organizing to demand the return of military lands in Hawai'i. In 2029, the Department of Defense's leases for lands at several military bases in Hawai'i will expire and people are organizing for non-renewals and the return of these lands. Laurel will share clips from a documentary she is making in collaboration with community group Mālama Mākua. Each…
Find out more »Soccer On Demand! (Stu Ball, coach)
Stu Ball continues the long WFC tradition of all-ages, all-levels international football — games can be scheduled on-demand based on interest and weather throughout the two-week period July 28-August 1 and August 4-8.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »Boycotting Billionaires (Sparky Von Plinksy)
On February 6, 2025, Sparky Von Plinsky launched his Substack titled "Boycott Billionaires," leading with the following: "My personal rebellion against the billionaire class is at least a couple of decades old. Though to be honest I rebelled out of love of the planet not because I thought the United States was in danger of becoming an oligarchy. Yet here we are." Since, he has systematically laid out ways we can each shave away at our dependence on billionaires and start…
Find out more »Guided Hike (Ed Parsons)
Each Tuesday, departing shortly after breakfast, join local peaks enthusiast Ed Parsons for a guided hike. A different trail and destination each week -- some old favorites and many to be newly discovered! The specific hike will be announced earlier in the week. For more on what to look forward to, check out any of Ed's dozens of regular hiking-related posts on the Conway Daily Sun!
Find out more »Sunrise Paddleboard Yoga (Megan Chapman)
Join WFC Co-Director Megan Chapman for gentle grounding, balancing, and stretching in the early morning calm at the waterfront. No prior experience required, just curiosity and readiness to lean into your breath and find balance to carry you through the day ahead.
Find out more »Hiroshima Day: 80th Anniversary Remembrance (Andrea Walsh)
August 6, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the start of the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Join longtime social justice activist and former WFC Director Andrea Walsh on the lawn by Peace Rock for a remembrance event, drawing connections and lessons from the violence and resistance of past generations to inform the struggles of today.
Find out more »Somatic Movement & Restorative Relaxation (Jennifer Simpson)
Nourish your body and awaken a sense of wholeness with slow, soothing movement to release tension, ease discomfort, and restore balance to the mind, body, and soul. Cultivate awareness through gentle somatic practices, calming the nervous system and reducing stress. Melt into deep relaxation with restorative techniques that invite profound rest and renewal. Instructor Jennifer Simpson is a Tamworth-based certified Clinical Somatic Movement Instructor, SMC® CEI Level 3 and Coach dedicated to helping others heal through focused awareness, movement and…
Find out more »A Suitcase of Letters (Marc Mauer, criminal justice reform leader)
When Marc Mauer's mother passed away in January 2017, she left behind a suitcase full of hundreds of letters of wartime correspondence between her and his dad. Both Joe and Millie Mauer were very politically engaged in the ferment of the 1930s and met through their affiliations with the Young Communist League and related organizations. When the US joined World War II, Joe was drafted while Millie continued working for a left-wing union in NYC. This presentation explores a variety…
Find out more »Replace the State (Sasha Davis, Keene State College)
Join Sasha Davis as he presents his latest book, Replace the State. Across the globe, millions of people have participated in protests and marches, donated to political groups, or lobbied their representatives with the aim of creating lasting social change, overturning repressive laws, or limiting environmental destruction. Yet very little seems to improve for those affected by rapacious governments. Replace the State brings new hope for social justice movements by looking to progressive campaigns that have found success by unconventional, and more…
Find out more »Fun Night!
Every Friday, bring your song, poem, skit, stand-up routine, strange-but-beguiling act, instrument, dance, juggling, children’s plays, etc., to entertain and amuse at Fun Night. All ages, all acts… all love it, every Friday! Sign up ahead or let the spirit move you.
Find out more »Pressure Points in the Fight to End Genocide in Palestine (Khury Petersen-Smith, IPS)
Israel is on an open-ended, devastating offensive — committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, carrying out a wave of violence elsewhere throughout Palestine, and bombing people from Iran to Yemen, Lebanon and Syria — where the state is seizing land as well. This is all being done with the weapons and backing of the United States. But the genocide in Gaza is also resulting in the greatest crisis in Israeli credibility — and the legitimacy of the US-Israel relationship —…
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