The Westport Woman’s Club, founded in 1907, is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the charitable, educational, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns.
The Westport Woman’s Club is holding its annual Clothing Tag Sale on the following dates:
Friday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday, October 20 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm; and Sunday, October 21 from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, at the WWC’s historic clubhouse located at 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT.
Gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories are back at this year’s Tag Sale, which offers a wide array of gently worn suits, dresses, pants, jackets, blouses, gowns, coats, scarves, shoes, jewelry, handbags and hats. Plus, “The Best Stuff” section will feature both unworn items and name brand garments. Continue Reading
CHEERS to a WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
SIP & SAVOR 2018
Friday evening, October 26 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tickets $60 per person, The Westport Woman’s Club
44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT
TASTE A VARIETY OF WINES – SAMPLE APPETIZERS
WIN PRIZES – LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC
TICKETS for SIP & SAVOR: Select the “Buy Now Button” (Credit Card or PayPal) below. Ticket sales are open to the public (21 years of age or older), at $60 per person.
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AD / SPONSOR FORM – Click for Sip & Savor Program Ad / Sponsorship Form (Purchase visibility in the Sip & Savor Event Brochure that each guest receives upon arrival. Advertise your business and/or become an event sponsor to show your support for the WWC.) Continue Reading
Flamenco, a derivative of the spanish word for “fire” or “flame”, was the program focus for October’s luncheon. Thanks to a past WWC Member, Penny Pearlman, members embarked on a historical journey from 1774 when flamenco was “voiced”, to the Golden Age of Flamenco (1850-1910) when spanish cafes and restaurants pulsated with Moorish influences and staccato sounds of dance. Continue Reading
WWC presented an evening with Gilbert & Sullivan on Saturday, 9/22.
Selections from all of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operas were performed. These included The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, The Mikado, The Gondoliers, H.M.S. Pinafore, and others.
The performers, all professional singers, have appeared in many local productions as well as those in New York City.
On Sunday, October 14th, Westport Woman’s Club members and friends raised funds and participated in the American Cancer Society’s MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer Walk at Sherwood Island State Park. This annual Fairfield County fundraising event draws thousands of participants. Thanks to WWC member Audrey Rabinowitz for organizing our club’s participation again this year.
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The Westport Woman’s Club is accepting grant proposals for 2018-2019 from Fairfield County non-profit organizations. Proposals are being accepted until Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Grant Application Form.
Grant requests for projects that will make a continuing difference in the community may be in the form of funds, or a one-time use of the Westport Woman’s Clubhouse for an event. Grants are considered each year to deserving organizations in education, health and safety-related programs and in the arts. Last year the Westport Woman’s Club awarded community service grants to 26 Fairfield County non-profit organizations. Continue Reading
The Westport Woman’s Club’s Ruegg Committee presented their 2018 Ruegg Grant, in the amount of $1,200, to Wakeman Town Farm for the purchase of an innovative Mobile Chicken Coop that aids in soil fertilization.
Wakeman Town Farm is a local non-profit educational center whose mission is to provide Westport families with a link to the land. It has become a community hub where people of all ages in Westport and surrounding towns come to learn about organic farming, sustainability and homesteading, as well as to attend events designed to bring families to the farm. The farm has partnered with the Westport Parks & Recreation Department to promote various children’s programs, including summer camps, a Farm Apprentice Program, a Middle School Farm Club and internships for high school and college students. Continue Reading
Women interested in joining The Westport Woman’s Club were invited to a New Member Reception in the WWC’s historic clubhouse. New and prospective members learned about the WWC and its many opportunities for community service, fundraisers, special interest groups and monthly membership meetings with catered lunches and speakers. Continue Reading
Club member, Arlene Johnson, provided a cool escape from the summer heat with a scenic overview of her recent Antarctica Expedition, a Brown University trip. Arlene’s travel photos of Argentina, Antarctica and Chile, as well as sightings of chin-strap penguins, orcas and seals were some of the shared highlights. Arlene’s granddaughter’s “Flat Evelyn” even made the excursion to this southernmost destination.
The Westport Woman’s Club welcomes Christina McVaney as its new President as the Club enters its 112th year of service, fundraising and philanthropy. A Westport resident since 2007, Christina places great importance on giving back to her community. She has served the WWC as co-chair of several fundraisers, including the club’s largest fundraiser, The Yankee Doodle Fair, for the past five years.
While balancing her career as a residential realtor, Christina has consistently carved personal time for her commitment to volunteerism. Christina is a current board member for “Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport” and was an active PTA parent while her three children attended Westport Public Schools. As WWC president, Christina’s schedule will include overseeing Westport Woman’s Club operating budgets, annual grant awards, need-based scholarship awards, food closet collaboration with the town’s Human Services Department, board meetings, social gatherings, holiday giving, and club fundraisers throughout the year. Continue Reading
Westport Woman’s Club members and their families enjoy an annual summer tradition, a lobster dinner at the Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Click here to view DanWoog06880 article. Continue Reading
Participants painted “Spring Stroll” at the WWC Spring Fundraiser, Painting with a Twist on May 2nd.
All proceeds will go to charitable, educational and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns.
