The Waiting in the Wings Cabaret launched the 2012 season with an evening of Broadway and Jazz Classics performed by rising New York performers Andrew Keltz and Andi Alhadeff.   Accompanied by a full band, the duo sang solo and duets that entertained a full house at the opening show.  Bedford Middle School students, Brandon Rakowski and Zoe Samuels brought some hometown flavor with their performance of You’re the Top. Continue Reading

Join us on December 1st as we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season as part of the Downtown merchants “Ringing In The Holidays” event.

It begins with a tree lighting ceremony in front of Town Hall ; then continues with music, food and fun at Christ and Holy Trinity Church. Inside the Hall, 15 non-profits will have tables.Give the “gift of giving” by donating to the non-profit of your choice in the name of a friend or family member; you will receive a gift card you can send to them. Continue Reading

The Antiques Group of the Westport Woman’s Club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 21^st at 44 Imperial Avenue. The speaker is Barbara Neiman, a jewelry historian who has been traveling, collecting and studying jewelry for over 35 years. She is a member of the American Society of Jewelry Historians as well as the British Society of Jewellry Historians. She earned her certificate of appraisal from NYU and has taught the various periods of jewelry from Georgian to modern times. Continue Reading

The Westport Woman’s Club hosted their Spring into Summer luncheon / fashion show with Spring and Summer Fashions by Brooks Brothers of Westport on Wednesday, April 13.  A full auditorium enjoyed a luncheon provided by Chris Negrin of “In Good Taste,” door prizes and favors before being treated to a fashion show featuring the newest spring and summer outfits and accessories being offered by Brooks Brothers. Continue Reading

The Curio Cottage Thrift Shop at the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Ave., will hold their “Annual Tag Sale” on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rain or Shine.  All proceeds go to Fairfield County charities.  The Curio Cottage Thrift Shop will use the WWC clubhouse auditorium for this sale of expanded merchandise including furniture, vintage collectibles, china, glassware, housewares, home accessories, hostess gifts, small appliances, linens, artwork, toys and games.   Donations of saleable items (in good condition, no clothing please) are tax-deductible and may be delivered to the clubhouse on Tuesday – Thursday, March 8-10, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  To make arrangements to drop off furniture, or to obtain additional information, please call the Westport Woman’s Club Office – 203-227-4240.

Love’s Funny: An Evening of Sweet and Silly Love Songs

The Westport Woman’s Club invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of live entertainment. WWC’s Waiting in the Wings Cabaret is a celebration of emerging New York talent, showcasing young performers ranging from aspiring comedians and musicians to Broadway hopefuls in an intimate cabaret setting.

Love’s Funny is the debut of this series, an entertaining evening of sweet and silly love songs and comedy sketches with a Valentine’s Day twist. With the Waiting in the Wings series, the Westport Woman’s Club (WWC) provides both a performance outlet for up-and-comers and an opportunity for the community to see the stars of tomorrow up close and personal.

Join Love’s Funny host Kat Palardy, comedian and singer, as she leads an evening of entertainment featuring performances by singer, songwriter and jazz pianist Camille Harris with her Silly Band, singer/actor Andrew Keltz and Matt Simons, a singer, songwriter and saxophonist. Continue Reading

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Thursdays at 11:30-12:30. Everyone is welcome. Join us for fun, and dance to a healthier you.
Leah Scherzer, 1st V.P. at

Thanks again to everyone who helped decorate the Club for Christmas; it looked beautiful !
BOARD MEETING:
Tuesday, February, 1, 1:30pm
GENERAL MEETING:
Tuesday, February 8, 1:30pm
COMPOSTING, VEGETABLE GARDENING, ANSWERS TO YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS
Speaker: Joe Gloria

Joe’s family owned Gloria’s in Milford for decades. He is very knowledgeable about the many aspects of gardening including water gardening. Please try to join us for this meeting!
Our meetings are open to Club members who might be interested in joining our group or just interested in Gardening. Please call to make a reservation if you are not a Garden Department member.

Mary Lee Clayton

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

Thursdays at 11:30-12:30. Everyone is welcome. Join us for fun, and dance to a healthier you.
Leah Scherzer, 1st V.P. at

Hi All!
Wed. FEB. 9th, 10 am
2nd Floor Conference Room
See you there!

Mary Lee Clayton
Dorothy E Curran
Yankee Doodle Fair Co-Chairs

As of this writing the Play Reading Group has yet to meet on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:30 a.m. Should that meeting prove successful, we will meet again in February on the 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Finding enough copies of a suitable play has become a challenge–so come join this work in progress. I have selected a comedy for our first reading and it has been fun reading lots of funny plays.
Marilyn Killough

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

Thanks again to everyone who helped decorate the Club for Christmas; it looked beautiful !
BOARD MEETING:
Tuesday, February, 1, 1:30pm
GENERAL MEETING:
Tuesday, February 8, 1:30pm
COMPOSTING, VEGETABLE GARDENING, ANSWERS TO YOUR GARDENING QUESTIONS
Speaker: Joe Gloria

Joe’s family owned Gloria’s in Milford for decades. He is very knowledgeable about the many aspects of gardening including water gardening. Please try to join us for this meeting!
Our meetings are open to Club members who might be interested in joining our group or just interested in Gardening. Please call to make a reservation if you are not a Garden Department member.

Mary Lee Clayton

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Welcome back. Our next Club Day is February 7th hosted by Mary-Jane Cross and and Barbara Culp who co-chair Tournament Bridge.
Please check your new directory and handbook for all the important information regarding lunch and Club Day.

Thank you,

Leah Scherzer, 1st Vice President

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Tournament Bridge is a competitive bridge game. You and your partner play 6 games against each of 5 other teams each week (30 games each day). We meet every Monday (except on Club Days), from 10:30am to 2:00pm. We play 5-week sessions, from September through May, with prizes handed out at the end of each session.
We always need substitutes. If you are interested in joining us and/or being on the substitute list, please call Mary-Jane Cross

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

As of this writing the Play Reading Group has yet to meet on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:30 a.m. Should that meeting prove successful, we will meet again in February on the 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Finding enough copies of a suitable play has become a challenge–so come join this work in progress. I have selected a comedy for our first reading and it has been fun reading lots of funny plays.
Marilyn Killough

The Community Service Committee will resume the review of grant apllications on Monday, January 24. Two agencies have been invited to give oral presentations.

I hope to see many of you at that time and hope that you enjoyed a healthy and happy holiday season.

Jo Fuchs Luscombe

Director, Community Service
Folding, stuffing, sealing, stamping and addressing envelopes sounds pretty boring, but thanks to a group of funny, witty and hardworking Club members we were able to laugh and enjoy M&Ms as we did the tedious tasks! Thanks to the folders, sealers, stampers, and address writers group 512 Westport people will have a more enjoyable holiday! Thank you for helping.

Nancy Saipe

Eat, cook, enjoy. This popular group has been enjoyed by many members since the 1980s. Gourmet is organized around how food is prepared and its enjoyment. Various cuisines are prepared by members on a rotating basis usually in small groups for the Group. Members commit to cook once a year. During the year, Gourmet plans field trips to a variety of restaurants or culinary venues such as the French Culinary Institute in NYC and the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park NY. Other activities have included a visit to a farm followed by lunch, a potluck party or a guest chef at the Clubhouse.

Gourmet is instrumental to the success of our YDF Bake Sale. They are totally in charge of getting the ‘goods’ from our members, to labeling, set up, and selling. All baked goods received must be homemade. If a member cannot bake, she is asked to make a monetary donation. Unless otherwise noted, Gourmet meets on the Third Tuesday of the month in the Banquet Room at 11:30 a.m. Check with the chair for the current activity fee.

Bunco started in the year 2000. This ever- popular game is best described as: food, fun, laughter and a chance to win some money at this fast paced dice game. No experience necessary. No long- term commitment. Easy- to- learn. Sign- up is outside the office on the bulletin board on a month- to- month basis. Bunco averages 20- 25 players monthly. All items needed to play Bunco are stored in the Dining Room. There are several prize categories. Total amount of cash distributed varies. Members of the group are asked to commit to co- hosting once during the year. Hostesses provide drinks and snacks at their expense. Bunco meets in the kitchen at 7:00 p.m. to chat and chew. Play begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Room. There is a nominal registration fee for the evening.

Board Meeting

Hi All!
We hope you had wonderful holidays!
The first YANKEE DOODLE FAIR PLANNING MEETING of the New Year is Wednesday, January 5th at 10:00am

See you there,

Mary Lee Clayton
Dorothy E Curran
Yankee Doodle Fair Co-Chairs

Undeck the Halls Garden

In 2008, this traditional tile game from China was introduced at the WWC. Experienced players are always ready to teach new players the game. It is not necessary to have your own Mah Jongg card or set but players who do are encouraged to bring them.

Social Bridge meets regularly on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the living and dining rooms.

Please call me if you are interested in signing up to”SUB”.
Tommie Ross

Come join in the bingo fun at the Westport Woman’s Club, located at 44 Imperial Avenue.
Sit back, relax and play bingo with your friends and family.

Westport Woman’s Club Holds “FALL FUN BINGO” Fundraiser Come join in the bingo fun at the Westport Woman’s Club, located at 44 Imperial Avenue. The club is holding its “Fall Fun Bingo” fundraiser event on Sunday, November 14.

Sit back, relax and play bingo with your friends and family. By having a fun afternoon playing bingo, you will be helping the WWC raise needed funds. The doors will open and card sales will begin at 1 P.M. The games begin promptly at 2 P.M. A total of 15 different games and 4 specials will be played. All are cash prize games. An admission ticket is only $2.00 and you will automatically be eligible to win a special door prize. The price of the card packages are: “Pro” Package – $28 and “Basic” Package – $14. Specials are included in each package but you may purchase additional special sheets if desired. Daubers, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the afternoon. Seating is limited.

Don’t delay – come early to play!!! We look forward to seeing you on Sunday afternoon, November 14th. As with all of our fundraisers, the profits from this event will help support our community services projects, including the Scholarship and Community Services Grants, Food Gift Certificates, our “Food Closet” and the Holiday Meals Programs.

To learn more about the WWC, please visit our website at westportwomansclub.org The Westport Woman’s Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns.

“Changing Times,”  A musical evening of Broadway tunes, was performed by our own Club member, Mary Munger Taylor, with piano accompanyment by Brian-Paul Thomas on Saturday evening, November 15th.  The evening began with wine donated by Castle Wine & Spirits, and hors d’oeuvres.  Coffee and light desserts  followed the performance

On March 29th WWC presented IT’S OK TO DRESS UP AND PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD performed by JIB Productions, producers of Westport’s popular lunchtime theatre series, Play With Your Food. The show was a comedic performance of 3 one-act plays preceded by a cocktail hour and followed by coffee & desert. Proceeds from the event benefitted Family & Children’s Agency and Home Delivered Meals, a program of Westport’s Department of Human Services. Our gratitude to the event sponsor Castlekeep Investment Advisors LLC.

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