2016 YANKEE DOODLE FAIR
JUNE 16TH – JUNE 19th
Sponsored by the WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB
44 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTPORT, CT
203-227-4240
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Yankee Doodle (aka Miggs Burroughs) returns to Westport, tonight, Thursday, through Sunday. (more…)
Happy Memorial Day Weekend from
The Westport Woman's Club!
Fundraising, Grants, Scholarships, Volunteers
Serving the Home Front since 1907
Honoring Our Veterans Now and Forever
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MANY THANKS to our WWC 2016 Scholarship Committee for a memorable Awards Program, along with the organizers of the Awards Breakfast: Arlene Thrope, Chair, Mary Attanasio, Barbara Szefc, Barbara Raffel, Sandy Attwood.
Marilyn Killough, the WWC's 2016 Most Active Member, presented the Most Active Member Scholarship. (more…)
Today, at Westport's Project Return, the Westport Woman's Club's Ruegg Committee presented their 2016 Ruegg Grant, in the amount of $10,000, for use in repainting the group's facility, a historic house on North Compo Road. (more…)
On May 19, at the Westport Woman's Club's Bedford Hall, The group presented $30,000 in community services grants to local non-profit organizations. Also awarded were Bedford Hall grants, which allow a one time per year free use of the hall by nonprofits for fundraising or friend-raising purposes. (more…)
The season of weddings, graduations, reunions, anniversaries and parties is upon us. If you NEED to start your party and gift shopping, but also WANT to be thrifty, green, cool and support local charities, then go straight to the Curio Cottage Half-Price Spring Clearance Sale at the Westport Woman’s Club! (more…)
The Westport Woman's Club's Food Closet partners each year--on the second Saturday in May--with the National Assn. of Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive. Postal workers collect and deliver bags of food to the WWC's Bedford Hall. There, WWC volunteers receive and sort the food according to type, remove and discard expired items and transfer the net donations for storage and future distribution to Westporters in need, through Westport's Dept. of Human Services. (more…)
Everyone was excited in anticipation awaiting the arrival of Marc Chagall’s Granddaughter, Bella Meyer. She is carrying on her life in the art field with a store in Manhattan called, “Fleurs Bella….beautifiers”. Her shop make very large arrangements using flowers and all sorts of materials to make very big and beautiful dramatic arrangements for places like the Metropolitan Opera and other openings and celebrations. (more…)
May Club Day Tea Luncheon Hat winners (Bernadette Stiskal, Bobbie Herman and Mary Attanasio) and judge, Miggs Burroughs: (more…)
(Article and Photos by Phyllis Groener)
The sun was shining brightly which made it a perfect day to have the Annual Westport Woman’s Club Art Show for local artists in the Woman’s Club newly refurbished gallery. Jo Fuchs Luscombe was chair of the show with well-known artist Miggs Burroughs acting as Curator to set up a very wonderful show. He also had some unusual art work in the lenticular style which he is noted for. (more…)
On the evening of April 30 and the afternoon of May 1 only, the Westport Woman’s Club’s Art Show fundraiser, curated by Miggs Burroughs, returns to Bedford Hall. Art Show chair Jo Luscombe notes that this year’s show builds on last year’s success and continues the long WWC tradition of partnering with local artists to generate sales for them and funds for local scholarships. Because this year’s show again features multiple works by 15 artists, across an array of media, and at attractive price points, there’s something for everyone. Some of the media will include: watercolor, oil, lenticular images, abstracts, pen and ink, photography, mixed media and ceramics. (more…)
150th Birthday Bash News from Westportnow.com:
click here for Y's Presentation of Oil Portrait (Mrs. E.T. Bedford) to WWC
click here for honoring our architectural heritage
click here for gallery
We are pleased to announce a joint fund raising effort between the Westport Woman’s Club and the Nina McLemore Collection.
10% of the proceeds from each sale go to support the Westport Woman’s Club!
At April Club Day, Marilyn Killough (left) accepted this year's Most Active Member Award, in appreciation for running Cultural Affairs bus trips to Broadway Shows and museums for over 30 years. A scholarship in her name will be awarded this spring to a graduating Staples HS senior. Standing with Marilyn is Susan Hricik, Director of Membership.
On April 5, 2016, Ruth Loiseau, a Master Floral Designer, created exquisite floral arrangements at the WWC for a very well attended audience of enthusiastic women from The Green's Farms Garden Club, Westport Garden Club and The WWC Garden Dept.
for Bedford Hall
Saturday, April 16th
6 pm to 9 pm
Westport Woman's Club
44 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
featuring Comedienne Jane Condon
as Mistress of Ceremonies
Pre-paid reservations are DUE APRIL 8TH!!!
More on the Renovation of Bedford Hall on Dan Woog's overview on his 06880 blog...
Please join us for an evening of live comedy,
historic plaque unveilings, live and silent auctions,
plus wine, hors d'oeuvres and birthday cake
to celebrate the remarkable preservation and transformation
of a Westport landmark!
Advance reservations required by April 8, 2016
RSVP: Tickets $75.
Advance reservations due at the WWC by April 8, 2016
Checks for tickets or donations should be made payable to The Westport Woman's Club, a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. All net proceeds will benefit the WWC's charitable Program.
For reservations, make checks payable to the "Westport Woman's Club"
Please add "Birthday Bash Reservations" in the memo line, send to 44 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT 06880 and include the names of attendees for check-in at the door, as tickets will not be sent.
"Happy 150th Birthday!"
SAVE THE DATE! 150th BIRTHDAY BASH for our historic (c.1866) BEDFORD HALL on Sat. April 16!
Share your Bedford Hall memory in the 4/16 Commemorative PROGRAM! ADS DUE 3/21! Click here for Commemorative PROGRAM Advertising info.
Do you know Bedford Hall's amazing story? Click here for Dan Woog’s "06880" Article !
"Our Town Crier" Includes Betsy Pollak's Video: Click Here
The February 9th WWC Garden Department Workshop included creating flower arrangements in teacups, and potting and wiring ivy to create a heart-shaped plant. As you can see in the slideshow included, a fun day was had by all and everyone's creativity shined through. (more…)
Article:
Popular Westport writer Dan Woog discusses his "06880" blog at February Club Day. An average of 10,000 readers per day, who live locally and in nearly 40 states and foreign countries, read his blog.
Need a fresh idea for your favorite Valentine? Why not buy a pitcher with character and fill it with roses? Or a unique bowl to fill with chocolates? Or wine glasses, then add champagne?
Heartfelt possibilities for the thrifty abound at the Curio Cottage’s Half-Price-Storewide “Sweetheart of a Sale” on Feb. 8-13, 10 am to 3 pm. Thanks to a recent influx of donations, the tiny shop must clear inventory, just in time for Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Since 1907, the non-profit Westport Woman's Club's long history of local social philanthropy has included providing food, food gift certificates and meals to Westporters in need. Partnering with Westport's Dept. of Human Services, which protects client confidentiality, the WWC runs the Town's Food Closet, collecting both food and funds for gift certificates at holiday time. The value of annual WWC Food Closet distributions of food and certificates exceeds $40,000. Total average value of WWC grants to the community exceeds $100,000. (more…)
Today, Dec. 7th, at the Westport Woman's Club monthly luncheon meeting, a full house heard singer Casey Clark--daughter of Westport National Bank manager and WWC Treasurer, Robin Clark--perform Broadway and seasonal favorites. Pianist Jim Jacoby accompanied.
Family and friends enjoying the concert and festive decor included Rosemary Clooney's son, Westporter Rafael Ferrer and his wife, Ligia Brickus. (See below for Slide Show)
Today, Dec. 7th, at the Westport Woman's Club monthly luncheon meeting, a full house heard singer Casey Clark--daughter of Westport National Bank manager and WWC Treasurer, Robin Clark--perform Broadway and seasonal favorites. Pianist Jim Jacoby accompanied. (more…)
WWC Members and Guests enjoyed FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING and Ballroom Elegance DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS at this delightful WWC DINNER-DANCE FUNDRAISER. (more…)
WWC Garden Room prepared beautiful fresh wreaths, swags and boxwood trees for the holidays and sold them at the Holiday Boutique on December 7th - Club Day Luncheon. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club today hosted a Nutcracker Tea Party in partnership with the Westport Academy of Dance for the benefit of Waltersville Elementary School in Bridgeport. The event included a high tea, a “Nutcracker Story” reading by Melody James, set to music, along with vignettes by Westport Academy of Dance’s “Nutcracker” cast. Pictured are WWC volunteers led by Suzan Murphy, event chair.
Visit westportnow.com to view coverage by Larry Untermeyer:
What better way for future prima ballerinas and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts or fairy godmothers to launch the Holiday Season than with snowflakes, live readings, costumed performers and high tea in a Victorian venue at the Westport Woman's Club's “Nutcracker Tea Party” on Sat. Nov. 28 2-4 pm
This simple but elegant Westport Woman’s Club fundraiser will benefit local community grants.
Join us for a wonderful evening of dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Big Band era!
Tables of 8.
BYOB.
Pre-paid reservations ONLY by December 5th
BUY YOUR TICKET for "In the Mood" Dinner/Dance - Saturday December 5, 2015 @ 6:30PM
Special feature: 4 Dance Demos by Ballroom Elegance.
As the Woman's Club has done for many years, in conjunction with The Children's Connection, we are having our traditional Holiday Toy Drive for children who are neglected, abused and undergoing difficult times. Members are being asked to bring NEW UNWRAPPED gifts, as well as gift cards, cash and checks, at November's Club Day luncheon and throughout the month of November. There is a drop off box outside the office next to the grandfather clock. (more…)
A Worker's Coffee will be held on Nov. 3rd at 10:00 a.m. We
will meet in the auditorium of the clubhouse. This is open to
all members. It is great for the regular workers to meet each
other and refresh procedures or bring up any issues they have
encountered. It is also a good introduction for anyone who is
thinking about working at the Cottage. Refreshments will be
served. We hope to see you there.
Save the date and tell your friends & family!
On Thursday, Nov. 5, 2pm to 6pm ONLY, TALBOTS on Main St. in Westport
is offering us a WIN-WIN-WIN shopping fundraiser event!
Jump start your holiday shopping with 30% OFF all purchases from their exciting, newly revamped apparel collections. BETTER STILL--The WWC will receive 10% of ALL SALES on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2pm to 6pm!!! (more…)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 18th at Sherwood Island State Park. As they have done for the past several years, members of the Woman’s Club walked together as a group to raise funds for breast cancer research and to show support for all the women who have experienced – themselves or loved ones – this disease.
Please mark your calendar for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 18th at Sherwood Island State Park at 9am. As we have done for the past several years, members (and their friends and family) of the Woman’s Club will be walking together as a group to raise funds for breast cancer research and to show support for all the women who have experienced – themselves or loved ones – this disease.
Go to the website for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and register under the Westport Woman’s Club, or contact Audrey Rabinowitz (bxiteb4.com or 227-6010) for further information.
Dinner / Dance / Demo
Saturday, December 5th
6:30 - 10:00 PM
What happens to a native of blue-collar Brockton, MA who graduates college (Wellesley), marries, moves to Japan, writes a thoughtful, well-received book about Japanese women, then returns home with her brood to take up residency in Greenwich, CT?
On Mon. Oct. 5, when the Westport Woman’s Club welcomes comedian Jane Condon as the featured monthly luncheon entertainment, the audience will learn the hilarious answers.
Jane Condon “…had the audience cackling, guffawing and in hysterics as she sliced through marriage, husbands, kids, politics and other topics,” says the New York Times.
"Jane Condon is that rarity among her fellows, a comic whose material never needs laundering;" notes the Wall Street Journal. (more…)
On Thursday, Sept. 17, 5:30-7 pm, The Westport Woman's Club, at its historic Bedford Hall, 44 Imperial Avenue, will host the next Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce "Business After Hours." The event offers the social philanthropic Westport Woman's Club, a non-profit member of the WWCC, an opportunity to introduce local businesses to rental options of WWC facilities, which comprise Bedford Hall (c. 1866) with attached commercial kitchen, along with parts of the main clubhouse, the c.1881 Queen-Anne-style Sidney Watts House. (more…)
It was a full house today at the Westport Woman’s Club “Club Day Luncheon” featuring the awarding winning fine art and editorial photographer Westporter Stacy Bass who started her presentation with a slide show of some of her truly beautiful photos from her current book, “Gardens at First Light.” She is known for capturing the essence of a place through an intuitive use of light, color and composition.
By volunteering at the Festival, we are expressing our appreciation and gratitude for the monies we have received, as well as showing support for a community event. If you are interested in helping out, there is a sign-up sheet at the Club or contact Audrey Rabinowitz to be assigned a shift.
In the Westport Woman's Club’s first-ever “live” Talk Show, "16 Minutes," award-winning fine art and editorial photographer Stacy Bass was interviewed by WWC president, Dorothy Curran during the Sept. 8th Club Day luncheon. Focusing on Stacy’s latest book, Gardens at First Light, this ground-breaking interview covered her Westport roots, family tree and the real dirt on garden photography.
Audience Q & A followed the interview. Books were available for purchase and signing by the photographer. (more…)
The "CORONATION"!!!
At our July Bunco Night, we crowned our "Bunco Queen - 2015"
DIANA ZASLOW! Diana has been a bunco player for several years and this is her 3rd "crowning!" We all bid her a fond farewell as she will be moving but encourage her to continue her bunco playing in her new location.
Dear Ladies,
I'm hoping that this finds you in the midst of spring cleaning your closets and drawers and you're looking at some freshly clean, perfectly wonderful, seldom-worn garments and wondering what to do...?
GOOD NEWS! I have THE ANSWER!
The WWC Clothing Sale --- for perfectly wonderful, seldom-worn or gently-used garments ONLY-- is returning in October.
