May 13, 2026 - Echo & Rig

A Field Trip to Basner Fine Art. An Interactive Scavenger Hunt and Artist Talk with Photographer Mario Basner.

After lunch, we will head next door to Basner Fine Art for an exciting field trip. The experience begins with an interactive Wimmelbilder contest throughout the gallery, inviting you to explore, follow clues inspired by Mario Basner's remarkable photographs, and compete for a special prize awarded to the most resourceful participant.

Once the photo safari contest concludes, acclaimed photographer Mario Basner will host a personal tour and deliver an engaging talk about his work. He will provide insight into his creative journey, bringing each photograph to life for all attendees. A question-and-answer session will follow his presentation.
 

We will close the event with a prize for the contest winner, and our luncheon raffle prizes will be picked at the gallery.

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April 8, 2026 - Mastrioni's Italian-Seafood Restaurant

WNC is proud to host Crime Prevention Specialist Randy Klenosky for an eye-opening presentation at our April Luncheon.

LVMPD’s Crime Prevention Specialists are here to help you reduce and deter crime and criminals in our community. The best crime prevention is citizen attention! Randy Klenosky, a Crime Prevention Specialist with the LVMPD (the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department), has over 25 years’ experience in law enforcement. He has frequently presented security strategies to senior communities like Sun City Summerlin. His speeches often emphasize layered security. Assigned to the LVMPD Summerlin Area Command, Klenosky's goal is to foster a partnership where residents use these awareness techniques to help the department achieve its vision of making Las Vegas the safest community in America. He will provide an informative and comprehensive presentation to visually reinforce his security and situational awareness strategies. This is a presentation you don’t want to miss!
 

March 11, 2026 - Bisilico Ristorante Italiano

We’re delighted to welcome acclaimed singer and songwriter Chadwick Johnson. Chadwick approaches the craft as a storyteller and revels in the complexities of the human experience with a sound that echoes the soulful stylings of Chris Stapleton and soaring vocals of Ben Platt. In live performances Chadwick celebrates the legendary composers of our time and continues to be champion for the songwriting community. Chadwick Johnson is a Billboard-charting singer, songwriter, and producer known for a soulful style that blends Pop, Soul, and Bluesy storytelling. He has become a staple of the Las Vegas entertainment scene. His concerts have been enjoyed by audiences at venues including Birdland’s Jazz Club in NYC, Feinstein's at Vitello's, The Purple Room, Catalina Jazz Club and the prestigious Smith Center for the Performing Arts where he recorded his live album "Live In Las Vegas”. He regularly performs at Myron's at the Smith Center as well as many other venues in both New York and California. Chadwick keeps true to his heart and continues to impassion his audience with the soul and sincerity of his music, while remaining on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. “A vocalist blessed with a flawless voice” – Las Vegas Review Journal (click the link to view Chadwick’s video at Myron’s).

 

February 11, 2026 - Monzu Italian Oven and Bar

Chase Brown is a renowned Texas-born country singer known for electrifying performances at Notoriety and Ole Red. His high-energy stage presence and a voice that captures the heart of country music make Chase a must-see act on the Vegas strip.

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January 14, 2026 - Cantinetta Restaurant

The year’s initial WNC Luncheon Experience is customarily dedicated to the official swearing-in ceremony for our
Executive Board officers. To make the transition a more memorable event, lunch will be enjoyed with live piano listening music from 11:00 a.m. through the conclusion of our dining experience at 1:00 p.m. Tickling the ivories will be Rocco Berenato, a highly talented 17-year-old piano prodigy who is visually impaired. Join us in saying “goodbye and thank you” to our retiring WNC Executive Committee, as well as showing your support and gratitude to our new 2026-2027 Executive Committee.
Our new Executive Committee includes: Linda Egge, President, Kerry Wright, VP of Membership, Jeannie Bavaro, VP of
Luncheons, Christine Revella, VP of Programs, Leslie Wuest, Treasurer, and Kathy Partin, Secretary.
Please join us as we recognize these women who, in their leadership roles, contribute their time, talents, abilities, and
energy to the continuing success of WNC.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​