The Westport Woman’s Club held their Annual Plant Sale on May 7 on the grounds of the historic Sidney Watts Club House. Club members and Westport residents took advantage of the opportunity to add splashes of color to their spring and summer gardens while helping to raise funds to support the many philanthropic efforts of the WWC. (more…)
There is no more wonderful way to celebrate spring than to dress your home for the season with fresh flowering plants and eye-catching garden ornaments. Stop by the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport on Monday, May 7th from 9 am – 3 pm and take advantage of the beautiful finds and great values at the WWC Annual Plant Sale. The sale will feature lovely flowering annuals and lush hanging baskets to grace your yard. There will also be a selection of vibrantly colored, long-blooming tropicals like mandevilla vine and hibiscus that will make wonderful Mother’s Day gifts. Browse through a selection of wrought iron garden stands, planters and gardening accessories. (more…)
RESNICK INVESTMENTS ADVISORS,
NORTHEAST UTILITIES (CL&P),
WELLS FARGO, HARDING FUNERAL HOME,
ROBERT E. GRANT, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
CASTLE KEEP and ALLEN RAYMOND
Staples High School Orphenians Perform at WWC April Luncheon
The Staples High School Orphenians helped the members of the Westport Woman’s Club celebrate spring with their performance at the WWC luncheon on April 2.
Choral Director Justin Miller led this elite group of upper classmen in a lovely series of a capella melodies that allowed their vocal talent to shine. They sang a variety of songs including “A Parting Blessing,” based on an Irish proverb, and “Ride the Chariot,” a wonderful spiritual that has been performed by the Orphenians through the fifty-year history of the group. A special cameo performance of “Agony”, a number from the Staples Players show “Into the Woods” was sung by Charlie Greenwald and Tyler Jent accompanied by Danny Pravder on piano.
The Board of Directors is most pleased to announce the winners of this year's membership awards;
JO FUCHS LUSCOMBE - Recipient of the 2012 VAC Committee Award.
ROSE JORDAN - Recipient of the Most Active Member Award
Rose and Jo will be honored at the MAY 7 CLUB LUNCH. (more…)
"Spring time Girls Night Out" - All are welcome and just a reminder that we will enjoy light bites, wine and catching up in our lovely Clubhouse.
Wednesday 4/4 @ 6:30
The cost is $10.00
PLEASE RSVP to clarec@optonline.net
We always have some laughs and some WWC news! (more…)
Westport is truly in for a treat when Mia Gentile and Brett Boles, two of Fairfield County's most promising Rising Stars, return from the City to thrill audiences with some of their favorite jazz and classic show tunes at the Westport Woman's Club on April 28, at 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm.
The April 28 Cabaret is the second event in a two-part Waiting in the Wings Cabaret: Broadway and Jazz Classics series designed to raise funds to support the Westport Woman's Club's 2012 Scholarship Program.
Tickets to the April 28th Waiting In The Wings Cabaret include complimentary wine and hors d'ouevres provided by our community party restaurants. In addition, each cabaret attendee two $5 dining dollar certificates (minimum purchase of $25 per certificate) redeemable at any of our six partner resaturants between now and May 20, 2012. (more…)
Alison Wachstein, a Weston based photographer, shared techniques for making and taking pictures with members of the Westport Woman’s Club at their monthly luncheon.
The magic of photography is that it that it allows you to capture the personalities of the most special people in your life, says Ms. Wachstein. She talked about three elements of great photography – psychology, craft and artistry. To help really capture a memory, Ms. Wachstein recommends photographing people in a favorite outfit or with an item that means a lot to them, for example a musical instrument or first car. A great trick for getting a large group to look at the camera and smile at the same time – stick a quarter to your forehead and tell them that on the count of three it will fall off. While the quarter doesn’t always fall off on schedule, the group can’t help but watch for it.
Ms. Wachstein is the recipient of many state, regional and national awards, including the Kodak Gallery Award and the EPCOT Award for photography. Ms Wachstein has displayed and published her photographs internationally and has taught photography at Seton Hall, Fairleigh Dickenson and Fairfield University.
The Garden Department of the WWC enjoyed the opportunity to learn the basics of Floral Line Design from noted floral designer Melinda Wolcott. Armed with clippers and scissors, she first demonstrated the fundamentals then guided the group in establishing the line for an arrangement and filling it out. After designs were compete Ms. Wolcott, a Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Judge, reviewed each piece, noting what worked and offering approaches to strengthening each design. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club has announced that proposals are now being accepted for its $5,000 Ruegg Grant. Non-profit organizations are invited to submit their grant requests for projects that will make a continuing difference in our community.
This grant, established in 1995 by an endowment left to the club by former member Lea Ruegg, is given to deserving organizations in the arts, educational endeavors, and health and safety-related programs. (more…)
Chris Swan, NU/*CL&P Director of Municipal Relations & Siting is shown presenting The Westport Woman's Club with a $5,000 Sponsorship Award for their June 2012, 105th Yankee Doodle Fair. Accepting award for the club are Barbara Levy and Jo Fuchs-Luscombe, Co-Chairs, WWC Corporate Sponsorship Committee and Mary Lee Clayton, WWC President. (more…)
On Wednesday morning, February 15, 2012 the Westport Woman’s Club organized a meeting at Westport Town Hall to kick off the next fundraising goal for the Westport Warm Up Fund. Members of the Woman’s Club sent out a mailing of over 600 letters to the Westport businesses community in support of the Warm Up Fund. (more…)
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. (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 9 and 10, from 10 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…)
The Westport Woman’s Club Curio Cottage Thrift Shop, Westport, CT has raised over a quarter of a million dollars over the last ten years. The proceeds generated by the Curio Cottage help to support direct grants and services to non-profit organizations and charities throughout Fairfield County. (more…)
Last year, many of you participated in the Home Energy Challenge by signing up for a CL&P sanctioned Home Energy Solutions visit. As a result, you earned over $330 for the Club coffers, the Club came in first in the Challenge competition winning a $500 prize and , best of all, many of you have been able to save on your utility bills. (more…)
Lisa Wexler, award winning creator of The Lisa Wexler Show, the most popular talk radio show in Fairfield County, CT, spoke to the Westport Woman’s Club at the February 6 Club Day Luncheon.
Ms. Wexler, a talk radio host, attorney, advocate, author and public speaker, she is a master at communicating information in an entertaining way.
One of her passions is to bring greater visibility to a news topic she believes is underreported. The privacy policy that Google plans to put in place on March 1 is one such topic. Per Ms. Wexler, while an individual’s privacy is legally protected with regard to things like personal “snail” mail and history of what books you check out of the library, privacy of email and search history (among other things) through Google, will no longer be protected. She encouraged her audience to become familiar with the new Google policy and how it will affect them.
The Connecticut Press Association gave The Lisa Wexler Show top prize as Best Radio Show in Connecticut in 2011. You can hear the show every Monday – Friday, 4-6 PM at AM 1230 WFAS as well as via internet streaming on lisawexler.com.
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
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Westport Woman’s Club Holiday meals program a success, delivering meals to homebound Westport residents on Christmas and New Years Day.
The program funded and coordinated by the WWC would not have been possible without the contributions and support we received from the Town of Westport, Wild Pear, Sherwood Diner, and the extended Klinge family. (more…)
Photos of Westport Woman's Club Members, and the Club House which was beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season by the WWC Garden Department. (more…)
Director of Human Services, Barbara Butler, announces the launch of the Westport Warm Up fundraising campaign. This is a collaborative community effort to help qualified residents who receive state heating assistance. The Warm Up Fund gives an extra delivery to provide heat for these vulnerable households. (more…)
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. (more…)
The Community Services Committee meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the WWC Living Room. All members are encouraged to attend these meetings, and for our new members, this is an excellent way to learn about the WWC's charitable endeavors. For additional information about Community Services - https://www.westportwomansclub.org/community-services/
Join us for some Fun, laughs and getting to know each other!!! at 6:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse, Noshy snacks and drinks, $10.00/pp. RSVP to Clare clarec@optonline.net or 454-4248 or sign up on the bulletin board at the club. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club Garden Department presented Cyrus Paktinat, owner and designer of Flower Fall of Westport at their October meeting. He showed his skill as an artist and poet as he demonstrated to the audience how to make beautiful fall flower arrangements and Thanksgiving Harvest décor for the home. (more…)
Find out the answer to that nagging question, "I wonder if this is worth anything?" Establish the value of family heirlooms, antiques or collectibles -- any items of possible value that might be "forgotten" or tucked away in a back closet, by attending The WWC Antiques, Collectibles & Treasures Appraisal Fair Fundraiser, on October 29th, noon to 4 P.M., located at The Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue.
The fair presents noted appraisers from Clarke Auction Gallery, Pandora’s Box Estate Sales and MTE Antiques who can examine your items and tell you if you're sitting on a gold mine or saving sentimental keepsakes. (more…)
Our Necessities Bags assembly will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9:30am in the ballroom. These bags are given to breast cancer surgery patients. The items we're collecting this year are inexpensive ones: (more…)
Join us for some Fun, laughs and getting to know each other!!! Oct. 4th at 6:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse, Noshy snacks and drinks, $10.00/pp. RSVP by 9/30 to Clare clarec@optonline.net or 454-4248 or sign up on the bulletin board at the club.
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.
David Brant, Executive Director of the Aspetuck Land Trust, spoke at the WWC’s September Luncheon today. David talked about the history of the Land Trust and its preservation efforts and new initiatives, including the recently opened 38 acre Newman Poses Nature preserve, honoring Paul Newman and Lillian Poses; the new Natural Playground for Children; invasive plant removal campaign; guided hikes for adults, and their new hike series for kids, They receive land through donations, conservation easements, and purchases. "Preservation is the Result, people are the cause."
The Garden Department of the Westport Woman’s Club proudly presents Cyrus Paktinat as the featured speaker for their October 11, 2011 meeting at the Westport Woman’s Club.
Cyrus Paktinat, is the owner and designer of the FlowerFall of Westport as well as being an artist and poet. He will be demonstrating and sharing his secrets for Fall seasonal arrangements and Thanksgiving Harvest décor for the home. (more…)
WWC Members gathered together Thursday evening at the WWC Club to mingle socially while enjoying some snacks and wine. It served to truely brightened a rainy day. (more…)
A very large THANK YOU and GROUP HUG to all the volunteers, sponsors, fairgoers and raffle ticket buyers who made the Westport Woman's Club 2011 Yankee Doodle Fair another popular—and financial--success! Once again, the smiling WWC ladies in blue aprons delivered Westport’s favorite old-fashioned Fair (and last remaining Carnival) with great rides from Stewart Amusements, charming games, delicious baked goods, friendly service and a clean, classic venue. (more…)
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.
Wednesday 9/7 at the WWC at 6:30PM. (more…)
The Antiques Group of the Westport Woman’s Club will be meeting on Wednesday, September 21st 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. (more…)
WWC Members brought their chairs, food, drinks and great weather to their Girls Night Out Event at the beach. (more…)
Elf’s did not come in to do this over the summer…but a hard working crew under the guidance of Conchitta Cassell, outgoing House Chair, laid a new hardwood, including the stage, in the Banquet Room!
Stay cool in the next weeks and we’ll see you in September in a newly floored Banquet Room!
This one will be a little different, everyone should bring a chair, their own food and drinks and we will provide the mix and mingle activities!!!! So, no payment needed….just bring good weather!!!
Compo Beach at the Cannons, Wednesday, 7/20, 6:30 P.M. (more…)
