The Worcester Torch Club is a social organization for professionals from various backgrounds intended to promote friendship, conversation, and learning across disciplines. Members present original talks on professional, scholarly, or timely topics in an open, tolerant, and friendly environment.
The Club holds meetings on the second Thursday of each month from October through May at the Worcester Club on Oak Street in Worcester, MA. Meetings begin 6:00 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m.
These are social gatherings built around an evening dinner and typically include happy hour, a delicious catered dinner followed by the main presentation. The dinner costs $60.00 per person (alcoholic beverages extra). Reservations are required.
Meetings are open to non-members. If you wish to attend, please make reservations by email at least 3 days beforehand using the Contact Us form. Please include the names of attendees.
2024-25 Schedule of Speakers
October 10, 2024
Hank Rose
“The Challenger Disaster”
November 14, 2024
Frank Callahan
“Part II – The Crowleys and Polar Beverages”
December 12, 2024
Ken Kerber
“Communication and Change: Lessons from Organizational Psychology”
January 9, 2025
David Fields
“AIDS: The Early Years: a personal reflection from the Bronx, 1985”
February 13, 2025
Trish Appert
“Immigration Insights”
March 13, 2025
Steve McClure
“Weston the Pedestrian”
April 10, 2025
Chuck Picht
“Advances in Neurotechnology”
May 8, 2025
Brian Keyo
“Jamaica’s Greatest Band: The Skatalites”