Beardsley Zoo Animal Ambassadors Visit the WWC
Jim Knox, Curator of Education for the Beardsley Zoo and Jessica Summers, Director of Development and Marketing for the Beardsley Zoo, along with three seasoned animal ambassadors, joined the Westport Woman’s Club for their April Club Day Luncheon.
Each of the Animal Ambassadors tells a story about the Zoo’s mission. The Club Members happily met Wiggles, a 12-year old rescue Chinchilla who was brought to the Zoo when his former owners could no longer care for him. Lilith, a 12-year old Eastern Screech Owl who came to the Zoo when motorist spotted her on the side of the road after being hit by a car. She has been rehabilitated, but a damaged wing keeps her from being able to be reintroduced to the wild. And Darth Gator, a 3 year old American Alligator who is the poster-gator for the conservation success story that surrounds the return of the species from the brink of extinction.
The Beardsley Zoo is an accredited zoo and a private non-profit. The staff acts as caretakers for 130 species primarily from North, Central and South America. They are held to high standards to make sure the animals are well cared for, receive proper medical attention and even get the kind of enrichment programs that exercise their brains as well at their bodies. The Zoo participates in programs designed to help save endangered animals, like the Andean Condor currently being re-released into the wild, and Guinea Hog originally brought to the US by people including Thomas Jefferson because they were smaller and could be raised in developing towns and cities. They develop and implement programs that educate children and the community overall.
Jim Knox, Curator of Education for the Beardsley Zoo and Jessica Summers, Director of Development and Marketing for the Beardsley Zoo, along with three seasoned animal ambassadors, joined the Westport Woman’s Club for their April Club Day Luncheon. (more…)
With the collaboration of Rockwell Galleries of Westport, the Antiques group presented John Reznikoff, owner of University Archives, as their March Speaker. Mr. Reznikoff is a nationally known expert of American historical documents. During the meeting which focused on Women in History, Audrey Rabinowitz and Mr. Reznikoff discussed famous women's written letters . (more…)
Westport Woman's Club Members and Y worker volunteer help to Dept. of Human Services to stuff letters thanking Warm Up Fund contributors.
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Keir Dullea and Mia Dillon Address at the Westport Woman’s Club
Keir Dullea and Mia Dillon entertained a full house at the Westport Woman’s Club March Club Day Luncheon with stories of their acting careers and their shared life.
Mr. Dullea engaged everyone with an anecdote about a visit to a fortuneteller who asked if he was a scientist or engineer. When he said neither, the fortuneteller said that for whatever reason, he was seeing spaceships in his reading for him. Days later, Mr. Dullea received a call offering him the part of David Bowman in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. He recalled the thrill of being selected for the part and of working with the acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick. Despite the recognition that came with that iconic film, his favorite movie part was playing David in David and Lisa, directed by Westport native Frank Perry, which is the movie he credits with putting him “on the map.”
“Being an actor prepares you to be versatile and handle unemployment,” quipped Ms. Dillon. Bitten by the acting bug the first time she got a laugh out of the audience while in a school play, she credits her tenacity with driving her success. She was cast in her first off-Broadway play when she braved a blizzard to get her photo to a casting director.
The couple worked together and established a professional friendship. They lost touch and reconnected years later and married in 1999. Immediately after marrying, they co-starred in a production of Deathtrap where his character killed her character night after night. They both joke about the fact that it wasn’t much of a honeymoon.
Mr. Dullea and Ms. Dillon continue to be active in their professional careers, largely focused on live productions. Ms. Dillon is involved in the Actors Center in New York City and has established a successful second career doing acupuncture. Mr. Dullea co-founded the Theater Artists Workshop of Westport (now located in Norwalk). Both actors are currently involved with the organization which is celebrating it’s 30th year.
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.
The Westport Woman’s Club is thrilled to have two greats of the stage, film, theater and television as the guest speakers at their Club Day Luncheon at 12 noon on Monday, March 4. Keir Dullea and Mia Dillon will talk about their life in the theater. Keir Dullea is best known for his starring role as the astronaut David Bowan in 2001: A Space Odyssey. He has appeared in dozens of movies, plays on and off Broadway and television including Madame X, The Good Shepherd and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. (more…)
WE GET THANKS
I hope that you have had the opportunity to stop at the Bulletin Board to read a few of the thank you letters we have received. If not, here are a few quotes: FOR GIFT CARDS:
"Thank you for your gift on Thanksgiving and Christmas and for all that you do for the town throughout the year. Wishing you a New Year filled with blessings." (more…)
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 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 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. (more…)
ANTIQUES GROUP OF THE WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB TO HOST DISCUSSION ON “ INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN HISTORY”. Rare Artifacts and Documents to Be Presented by John Reznikoff of University.
On Wednesday, March 27th at 10:00 am, the Antiques Group of the Westport Woman’s Club will host a discussion on Influential Women in History in conjunction with “History You Can Own,” a collection of historic documents and artifacts on display and for sale at the Westport location of Rockwell Art & Framing. (more…)
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| Aux Delices | Fresh Market |
| Blue Lemon | Matsu Sushi |
| Collyer Catering | Stiles: 203.222.1229 |
| Cooking In and Spa & Sprinkles | The Wild Pear |
| Fitzgerald Catering |
Come learn what really causes ice dams and how to prevent them.
Connecticut rebates and tax incentives for energy efficiency upgrades for Westport homes will also be discussed.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 7:00p.m., Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT
To register for this event call (860)372-4406 or email Madeline Priest at mpriest@ctenergychallenge.com
Internationally acclaimed Westport Pianist, Dalia Lazar, performed a memorable concert with sensational music from Chopin and Liszt’s Petrach’s Sonnet and Dante’s Sonata today at the Westport Woman’s Club Benefit Concert.
The members, the Board and the staff of the Westport Woman’s Club extend their deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to all of the residents of Newtown Ct.
What happened on Friday was appalling. We were – as were so many – heartbroken and our hearts break even more as we hear about the lives and see photos of these wonderful, lively and loving children.The world is diminished by their loss.
You have our support, our prayers and whatever comfort we can give. May God bless and keep you.
Mary Lee Clayton
President
On behalf of the Westport Woman’s Club, we want to thank Cristina Negrin of In Good Taste for her participation in the WWC’s Holiday Meals Program. Thanks to Cris and the volunteer delivery efforts of Jack and Jeanne Klinge’s family and friends, 24 delicious Thanksgiving meals were prepared and delivered this year to homebound Westport residents. The Holiday Meal Program, funded and coordinated by the WWC in collaboration with the Westport Town Department of Human Services, provides catered meals to Westporters unable to leave their homes or to prepare their own meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days. (more…)
Celebrated Westport Pianist, Dalia Lazar will perform at the Westport Woman's Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, on Sunday afternoon, December 9th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $35 per person which includes a wine and cheese reception following the concert. This event is open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged and may be made by sending your check to The Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, Wesport, CT 06880. For further information, you may call the WWC Office at 203-227-4240. Proceeds will benefit the Club's Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) Hot Meal Program.
Come in and shop The Curio Cottage Thrift Shop, a fundraising arm of the Westport Woman’s Club. Each month there is a 1/2 price sale on featured items. We have a great selection - with new additions weekly! While you are there, take some time to browse our wide assortment of crystal, artwork, vintage collectibles, home accessories, hostess gifts, jewelry, toys and games. You’re sure to find something you can’t resist! (more…)
Our November speaker was Anne Keefe, currently artistic advisor at the Westport Country Playhouse,. Ms. Keefe spoke about "How to Cast a Show." She served as artistic director at the Playhouse, with Joanne Woodward from 2000- 2006 and has directed numerous productions. If you've ever attended any of the Script in Hand readings at the Playhouse you will have seen Anne at work. Ms. Keefe's talk covered the various methods for casting a show and also how electronic media has changed some of the ways people audition. She spoke about her many interesting experiences over the years.
Lisa Wexler Addresses the Westport Woman’s Club About Downsizing of the Navy
Lisa Wexler, the Gracies-Award winning creator of The Lisa Wexler Show, the most popular talk radio show in Westchester County, spoke to the Westport Woman’s Club at the October 1 Club Day Luncheon. (more…)
FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE NOVEMBER LUNCH: PLEASE BRING AN ITEM FOR THE FOOD CLOSET.
IT'S THE HOLIDAY SEASON - SO YOUR GENEROUSITY WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
NOT ATTENDING THE LUNCH? YOU CAN DROP AN ITEM OFF IN THE OFFICE ANYTIME. (more…)
A Worker's Coffee will be held on Oct. 23, from 10:00-11:30. 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.
Thank you for supporting the Dressing Up Westport Fundraiser and helping make it a great success.
Participants and Sponsors included: Aux Delices, Benefit, BODYTALK, The Brownstone, Two B’s Accessories, Catamount Wealth Management, Collyer Caterering, Cooking-In and Spa & Sprinkles, Dress Code, The Delamar Hotel, Fresh Market, Greg & Tony Hair Salon, Phillip Bruce Salon, Trader Joes, Vintage Virtuosa, Westport Spa & Nails, Ag Designs (sponsor), Chic Jolie, CT Bites, Stew Leonard, Stiles, and Tarry Lodge.
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DRESSING UP: Westport Style which took place on Friday, October 12, 2012, was a great success. The Westport Woman’s Club(WWC) in collaboration with The Westport Historical Society(WHS) presented its premier fundraiser where yesterday's fashion meets today's style. The evening consisted of entertainment, appetizers, a fashion show, special demonstrations, hair stylists, makeover artists and fabulous prizes.
DRESSING UP: Westport Style, Friday, October 12, 2012, 6PM-9Pm at the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue. The Westport Woman’s Club(WWC) in collaboration with The Westport Historical Society(WHS) presents a premier fundraiser where yesterday's fashion meets today's style. Join us for a Girls’ Night Out (GNO); an exciting evening of entertainment, food, a fashion show, special demonstrations, hair stylists, makeover artists and fabulous prizes. (more…)
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, October 7th. (more…)
Leslie Huston, Eastern Apicultural Society Master Beekeeper and past President of Connecticut’s Back Yard Beekeepers Association helped the WWC kick-off their 2012-2013 year sharing her expertise and insights on the bee-havior of the honeybee.
Mankind has had a sweet tooth for millennium, and beekeeping for honey has been traced back to 2400 BC Egypt and earlier. Early settlers introduced honeybees in the U.S. from Europe in 1621 so they would have a local source for the sweetener, as well as the beeswax used for candles and furniture polish. The bees colonized their way across the country and now play a critical role in our agriculture as pollinators helping to increase the yield of fruits and vegetables.
Three castes of bees make up the hive, and each group functions as part of a highly organized society. Each the Queen Bee, the Worker Bee and the Drone Bee have distinct roles within the hive, building, protecting and nourishing their colony. The European honeybees are docile, gentle and interesting creatures that are threatened by disease, mites, chemicals and the negative association with African “killer bees.”
Ms. Huston encourages everyone to enjoy honeybee products that are locally sourced and find out more about beekeeping as a hobby. Learn more at www.backyardbeekeepers.com and www.bee-commerce.com.
We are joining forces with the Westport Historical Society to present DRESSING UP: WESTPORT STYLE, a Fall Fashion event on:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
6:00p-9:00p
At the Woman’s Club
Local retailers will be on hand to chat about accessorizing and simple tricks to update your wardrobe to achieve this fall’s runway look. Calypso St. Barth will present the new fall styles. Make-up and hair stylists will help you get a glowing and chic look. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club Clambake took place at the Minuteman Yacht Club on Aug. 30th serving a sold out crowd. As you can see, everyone was enjoying this spectacular evening together. (more…)
This group meets for luncheon once a month in local area restaurants. Selections are made from the regular menu. We ask for separate checks, although occasionally that is not possible.
We dine in a variety of interesting restaurants and invite you to join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month to enjoy good food and good company. We average 8-12 attendees, but at times have had more. There is no commitment or membership fee, but we are expected to host one Club Day per year. (Bobbie Herman)
---- "Ladies Who Lunch" ---- A July dining experience at the Sunset Grille in Norwalk enjoying good food and good company.
Volunteers are needed to work at this year’s Blues, Views & BBQ Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1 & Sunday, Sept. 2. Our ‘job’ is very easy – sitting behind a table at the entrance booths, collecting the admission fees. The Festival is held on the upper parking lot of the Westport Library and the Levitt Pavilion.
The BBQ Festival, a community-wide event, is in its 5th year, and the Club received generous grants each of those years from the Downtown Merchants Assoc, the organizer. And this year our Food Closet will again be the beneficiary of the funds raised from the Festival’s “Cookin’ for a Cause.” (more…)
Watching the sunset and enjoying the balmy breeze.
The goal of GNO is to provide an opportunity at a convenient time for our members who work during the day, as well as any members who want to connect with others, to mingle socially while enjoying some snacks and wine.
Westport Woman's Club expert Bunco player, Susan Fox, was crowned WWC Bunco Queen by Bunco Director, Wendy McKeon at the end of the monthly Bunco gathering on July 17th. Her record for various Bunco accomplishments was quite impressive. (more…)
Nancy Holland, Westport Woman's Club Grounds Director, and Jimmy Davis of TREETECH, LLC, a Fairfield-based company reviewed recommendations for pruning trees around the Westport Woman's Club. The crew from Treetech, LLC pruned and shaped ornamental tree on the grounds of the Sidney Watts House. They also mulched / trimmed trees.
You are all cordially invited to attend the 2012 Westport Woman’s Club Clambake to be held on THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Location: MINUTEMAN YACHT CLUB - $35.00 per person. (more…)
Beginning, Monday June 25th, the Club will be operating on Summer hours. The office will be open:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 - 2:30p
Wednesday and Friday: 9:30 - 12:30p
The Westport Woman's Club Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships to Staples High School seniors and one adult woman at their June 8th Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The WWC scholarship awards, which totaled $27,500 this year, are based on academic achievement (no lower than 3.0 academic GPA), community service, extracurricular activities and financial need. (more…)
The Westport Woman's Club participating in the Memorial Day Parade. Past Presidents are marching with the WWC Banner (L-R) Tammy Pincavage, Barbara Levy, Jo Fuchs-Luscombe and Audrey Rabinowitz). Wendy McKeon and Catherine Smith - Honor Guards. (more…)
Adam Freedman, Leading Commentator on Law,
Addresses The Westport Woman’s Club
The Westport Woman’s Club was entertained at their June Club Day Luncheon by Adam Freedman, lawyer, legal commentator and author. Mr. Freedman’s first book, "The Party of the First Part: The Curious World of Legalese", is a witty and humorous look at language in the law. He spoke today about the challenges of understanding the original meaning of the Constitution, which is the topic of his second book scheduled for publication in October: “The Naked Constitution: What the Founders Said and Why it Still Matters.”
Mr. Freedman views the Constitution as a blueprint for our system of government that sets the outer boundaries of political debate and helps define us as a country. His humorous look at some of the legal challenges about the meaning of the Constitution throughout the country’s history kept the audience entertained, including real-life cases about such things as the unconstitutionality of summer homework (yes, it is constitutional) and the impact that semi-colons and commas can have on the interpretation of the law. The importance of interpretation continues today as current issues like healthcare reform, medical use of marijuana and same sex marriage are brought to the legal stage.
Mr. Freedman holds degrees form Yale, Oxford and the University of Chicago, and is a frequent guest on numerous radio shows. His essays have been featured in many publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the National Review, Slate and Newsweek International.
Grant Award Presentations / Ruegg Grant
Jo Fuchs Luscombe, Community Services Director of the Westport Woman’s Club, announced the names of the 2012 Grant Award Recipients at a breakfast on May 18th.
The annual U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier’s Food Drive took place on Saturday, May 12. Beginning in the early afternoon, Postal trucks pulled up to their drop-off point at the Westport Woman’s Club to unload the bags of food collected from Westport residents as the Letter Carriers made their Saturday mail deliveries. (more…)
Luncheon Slideshow
The WWC May Club Day Luncheon consisted of a lovely afternoon Tea. This day included the club's Annual Plant Sale (See Events w/slide show) and Award presentations (See Community Service).
the Canal Park Luncheon is organized by Patria Swann every year. Pictured with Patria are Jane Potkin and Sue Mahar. WWC members help in preparing a spring luncheon for residents of Canal Park, a residence in Westport for seniors and disabled singles and couples of any age.
The Westport Woman's Club honored 2012 Award Recipients today at their May Club Day Luncheon. ROSE JORDAN (L) is the recipient of the WWC Most Active Member Award - This award is presented annually to a member who has been recognized for service not only above and beyond the call of duty, but graciously and with a smile. Ms. Jordan's many contributions to the club include Ruegg Grant Committee Chair, Nominating Committee Chair, Rentals Chair, Community Services Committee Chair, Secretary, and 100th Anniversary Committee Member. The 2012 Most Active Member Scholarship will be presented in Rose's name to an eligible H.S. graduate in June. (more…)
“YANKEE DOODLE FAIR RETURNS JUNE 14-17” (Click for Press Release)
Sponsored by The Westport Woman’s Club
44 Imperial Avenue Westport, CT
203-227-4240
Enjoy one of Westport’s oldest and best loved family events. Yankee Doodle Fair hours are Thursday, June 14, 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday June 15, 6:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturday, June 16, 1:00pm to 10:00pm and Sunday, June 17, 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Best deals for families who want to enjoy the carnival rides are the $25 unlimited rides wristbands, available Thursday 6pm to 10pm, Saturday, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, and Sunday, 1:00pm to 5:00 pm. (more…)
