Wednesday Morning Group

Bethesda, Maryland

Wednesday Morning Group (WMG), a weekly lecture series, was founded in 1962 to provide engaging speakers for community members who craved intellectual stimulation and friendship. WMG is still going strong with that same mission. The diverse speakers talk about their interesting stories and/or expertise in science, health, history, culture, current events, and more. The lectures are thought-provoking and inspiring, offering the 250 members a unique opportunity for learning and social engagement.

The group fosters friendships and community at every WMG meeting, plus special social events throughout the year.  Some of our members have been involved for years, and some are new. 

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Programming and Organizational Details

Wednesday Morning Group follows the MCPS calendar and meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am for snacks and from 10:00-11:00 for the speaker. Our calendar year goes from September to June.
 
Our amazing speakers are selected through membership nominations during bi-annual programming selection meetings. We do not accept pitches directly from potential speakers.
View the Program Calendar to see our list of current speakers.
 
Annual dues are $125 per member. This includes approximately 40 annual lectures, journal newsletters, and several social events per year. 
Members may invite guests to lectures, but each guest is limited to attending twice per semester.

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Membership/Waitlist

Wednesday Morning Group membership is currently full, and there is a long waitlist (likely several years).  If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, send an email to WMGMembershipCoordinator@gmail.com.

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WMG in the Media

Over the years, Wednesday Morning Group has earned impressive media attention on TV and in print. Our group has been featured on 60 Minutes and in several national and local newspapers and magazines. The clips below show some history of WMG, which started as a small mother’s group with childcare during the lectures, and has evolved into a large women’s group with 250 members.

Click here for Washington Post article – January 2006.
Click here for 60 Minutes clip – October 2004.
Click here for Washington Post article – May 1999.
Click here for Washingtonian article – April 1997.
Click here for Bethesda Gazette article – January 1995.