Women’s City Club Explores the Life and Times of Thelma Todd

(Joe Bella, History Buff, shares interest in Thelma Todd.)

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Cinema history and Irish folk tunes are on tap for March 3 and March 17 meetings of the Women’s City Club of Haverhill.

Guests are welcome to join members for the club’s Tuesday meetings at 1 p.m. in the lower level of Christian Advent Church, 160 Carleton St., Haverhill. Following a brief business meeting, light refreshments are served. Entertainment follows.

Joe Bella, a history buff, shares his special interest in the actress Thelma Todd on Tuesday, March 3. He has collected hundreds of photos of the comedienne and movie star from her start in Lawrence to her death in 1935 at age 29.

Chris Carter, an acoustic guitar soloist, will honor St. Patrick’s Day with a program of his favorite Irish tunes. His 31 years of guitar playing includes performances at hotels, country clubs and restaurants.

New members are welcome to join the club that was formed in 1917. The club meets Tuesday from September through December and February through April. Membership applications are available at all meetings.

Members are reminded that annual dues are collected on March 3.

For club information, contact Judy at [email protected].

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