The summer company has departed, kids are back in school, the garden is looking good and the afternoons are freer, which means its time for the Mattapoisett Woman’s Club first regular meeting of the fall.

The club will have an informal luncheon for old friends and new acquaintances on Thursday, Sept. 18 at noon in Reynard Hall of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church Street.

During the meeting, the club will discuss upcoming programs and small-group activities. Monthly programs include art and jewelry, the Great Hill and Stone Estate, the Whitfield-Manjiro story, the roseate tern and the making of a great chef.

The group members have a range of interests from gardening and bridge to book discussions, knitting and other topics. Small groups meet at various times during the month and provide a way to make new friends and improve a skill or hobby.

Interested residents of all nearby towns are welcome to the meetings.

Those with questions or who need a ride to the meeting can call Barb Van Inwegen at 508-864-5213.