Join us Saturday, November 19th from 5-8 pm for Sip & Savor—wine tasting, hor's d ’oeuvres, and a silent auction—at the Westport Woman's Club. All net proceeds benefit Staples HS scholarships and grants to community organizations. A portion of wine orders will be donated to WWC. Plan ahead, bring your shopping list, and order needed wines for barbecues, hostess gifts, gift giving, and more.
Door prizes are donated by Castle Wine & Spirits and Gaetano’s Catering
All are invited to join us for a clothing tag sale on November 5-7.
Enjoy Great Prices on Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Clothes and more!!!
Cash and Checks Only — ACCEPTING DONATIONS NOW
Event times:
Friday November 5th 10am – 3pm
Saturday, November 6th 10am – 3pm
Sunday, November 7th 12pm – 3pm
Sponsored By….
The Westport Woman’s Club
44 Imperial Avenue
Westport
The oldest and the best loved fundraiser of the Westport Woman’s Club returns September 23-26, 2021. Grandparents, parents, and children from Westport and beyond are all welcomed to this fun event at the Westport Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Ave Westport, CT) on Thursday Friday, 6-10PM, Saturday 1-10PM and Sunday 1-5PM.
In addition to food court, carnival rides, raffle prizes, and carnival games, there will be entertainment on Thursday night 5-7PM by Sweetcake Mountain Band and on Sunday night 3-5PM by the School of Rock
The Yankee Doodle Fair is a major source of funding for the Westport Woman’s Club philanthropic programs. Proceeds from this annual event provide most of the monies for the WWC grants to local community service organizations and the need-based scholarships for Staples High School seniors.
We thank our sponsors for their support of this fun event:
Tier 1 Sponsors
Bank of America
Westport National Bank
Tier 2 Sponsors
Jeannette & Michael Tewey
Sponsors in Kind
AJ Penna Excavators
Tarala Electric
Conroy Irrigation
Hutchinson Tree Care
Westport Woman’s Club ART SHOW – May 22-23, 2021
The Westport Woman’s Club will host its annual Art Show on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23 (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm both days, indoors at the clubhouse) at 44 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT. Admission to the Westport Woman’s Club Art Show is free and open to the public; masks will be required and attendance will be limited. This event will follow all protocols mandated by CT and the town of Westport.
Curated by Westport Artist Miggs Burroughs, this popular show features a variety of local artists and their works available for purchase. Event Co-Chairs Jo Fuchs Luscombe and Leah Scherzer share that participating artists are donating a portion of their art sales to fund the club’s community service grants, scholarships and programs.
The roster of WWC Art Show 2021 artists, whose works will be available for purchase, include: Nina Bentley, Amy Bock, Trace Burroughs, Susan Fehlinger, Judith Orseck Katz, Tom Kretsch, Susan Leggitt, Kerry Long, Michael Ledner, Carole McClintock, Bernard Perry, Jon Puzzuoli, Katherine Ross and Jo Titsworth. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted for Art Show purchases, as well as charitable donations to the Westport Woman’s Club.
The Westport Woman’s Club thanks its generous sponsors for the 2021 Art Show which include The Drew Friedman Community Art Center, as well as New York artist JoMarie Dilorio who is donating an original piece of art, “Sunflowers Basking”, that will be given via a drawing to an Art Show attendee.
We greatly appreciate your generosity and your ability to help us help others!
Support the Westport Woman’s Club at their annual wine tasting fundraiser, with a new twist this year. SWIRL & SIP 2020 is going virtual on Wednesday, December 9, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Hosted by local Westport vendor, Castle Wine & Spirits, your $25.00 advance ticket includes sparkling wines for this virtual tasting which can be picked up in advance at Castle Wine (1439 Post Road East, Westport, CT 203-259-5948); Italy and Spain are the featured countries for this tasting. Silver Ribbon, another Westport small business, is generously sponsoring SWIRL & SIP’S door prize, a $200 gift certificate for store-wide shopping.
SWIRL & SIP 2020 tickets can be purchased in advance through Monday, December 7 at Swirl & Sip - Westport Woman's Club. Once you purchase your ticket to attend, you will receive an order confirmation to your provided email. On December 8th, you will receive your Zoom link to that same email. Profits from the evening will benefit community grants to Fairfield County non-profit organizations and need-based college scholarships for local seniors. The Westport Woman’s Club thanks all in advance for supporting this event and the Fairfield County community.
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. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. To join, call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
The Westport Woman's Club invites you on Friday October 9th from 5 to 7pm to our outdoor social distant Jazz concert by the well-known Chris Coogan trio. We will have a delicious Venezuelan food truck available for purchase or you can bring your own food/drink. Use this link to buy your tickets now:
https://www.westportwomansclub.org/event/chriscoogan/
The event will take place outside of our beautiful WWC Clubhouse. Please bring your own chairs and maybe a blanket so that you can enjoy the show comfortably. We will have volunteers available to help you set up. We are keeping the number of tickets limited, so that we can ensure social distance is maintained. Doors open at 4:30pm. Music will start promptly at 5:15pm.
Single adult tickets are available for $40, or you can buy a package of two for $65. Your children/grandchildren are welcome and free of charge if they are under the age of 12.
If you have any questions please email us at wwc@westportwomansclub.org. We look forward to seeing you all there and thank you for supporting our cause.
Buy your tickets now: https://www.westportwomansclub.org/event/chriscoogan/
To learn more about Chris Coogan, please visit: https://www.cooganmusic.com/bio
If you want to extend the night and support another good cause, you can stay for the drive-in movie that will start at 8pm at the upper parking lot, organized the Remarkable Theater. http://www.remarkabletheater.org
Remarkable Theater, a Westport non-profit that provides purposeful employment to individuals with disabilities, is kicking off a summer drive-in movie experience on Friday, June 26, featuring the classic film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. This drive-in movie fundraiser will occur in the Imperial Avenue Commuter Lot (site of the summer Westport Farmers Market). The parking lot will open to a limited number of cars at 7:45pm, with the movie beginning at 8:45pm. A ticket to admit each car must be purchased in advance, with opening night proceeds generously benefiting The Westport Woman’s Club. For drive-in movie tickets and more information, visit the Westport Woman’s Club at www.westportwomansclub.org or the Remarkable Theater at www.remarkabletheater.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. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. To join, call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
CHEERS to a Wine Tasting Fundraiser
SIP & SAVOR 2019
Saturday evening, November 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tickets $50 per person in advance ($60 walk-ins)
The Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT
TASTE A VARIETY OF WINES – APPETIZERS – WIN PRIZES – LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC
At Sip & Savor 2019, a wide variety of wines, provided by Castle Wine & Spirits, will be available for tasting, as well as an array of hors d’oeuvres by Gruel Britannia. Live classical music, provided by the Con Fuoco quartet, and prize drawings will be part of this festive evening as well. Profits from the evening will benefit community grants to Fairfield County non-profit organizations, need-based college scholarships for high school seniors, as well as the WWC Food Closet, that serves those in need within our community. A percentage of all SIP & SAVOR wine orders placed that evening will be donated by Castle Wine to the WWC fundraising effort.
Event Co-Chairs, Christina McVaney and Gloria Smithson, suggest guests bring their shopping lists and order needed wines for Thanksgiving, December holiday events, hostess gifts and gift giving, as all SIP & SAVOR wine orders will support WWC charitable causes.
SIP & SAVOR Tickets: Select the “Buy Now Button” (Credit Card or PayPal) below. Ticket sales are open to the public (21 years of age or older), at $50 per person. For further information, please call the WWC Office at 203-227-4240.
The Westport Woman’s Club held its annual Clothing Tag Sale on Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27 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 were on display at this year’s sale. New for 2019 was an entire stage devoted to children’s clothing of all kinds. Funds raised will help support the Food Closet for the Town of Westport, many local charities throughout Fairfield County, and need-based student scholarships.
Thank you to the many dedicated volunteers who planned the Tag Sale, donated clothes, sorted for sizes, helped with set-up and worked this 3-day clothing sale to help make this fall fundraiser a succe$$ for the Fairfield County community.
Woman’s Club Prepares for Clothing Sale” Post on WestportNOW:
https://westportnow.com/index.php?/v3/comments/womans_club_prepares_for_clothing_sale/
WWC “GOOD STUFF” ~ Co-Chairs Mary Lee Clayton and Susan Loselle
Can you find our amazing volunteers during Set-up?!
See Slide Show – 2019 Clothing Tag Sale
Thank you to the community for supporting the Westport Woman’s Club with your attendance at the 2019 Yankee Doodle Fair. Fair proceeds will be used in the coming year for charitable causes throughout Fairfield County.
Thank you also to every member who helped make the 2019 Yankee Doodle Fair a success: Yankee Doodle Captains who helped with all the pre-planning aspects, Set-up Crew, Bakers, Volunteers throughout the 4-day fair, Ticket Sellers (raffle, take-a-chance, rides), Curio Staff, Beverage Sellers, Face Painters, Sand Art Crew, Treasury, Break-down Crew, etc. This continued, cherished start-of-summer tradition for our community would not be possible without the amazing dedication of the Westport Woman’s Club membership. (more…)
Westport Woman’s Club members gathered in early May for a Girls Night Out FUNdraiser at “Painting with a Twist” (1460 Post Road East, Westport). Music rocked, wine flowed, and members channeled their inner Van Gogh while painting “Sunflowers in Tin”. The evening raised over $500 for WWC charitable causes. Thanks to member Susan Fox for chairing and coordinating this memorable event, and gratitude (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club will offer the public an Antique Appraisal Day on Saturday, June 01, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the WWC clubhouse (44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT). To view Flyer click here. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club hosted its annual Art Show on April 27-29, 2019 at 44 Imperial Ave, Westport, CT. Admission to the Westport Woman’s Club Art Show was free and open to the public. For Art Show Flyer click here. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club invited the public to a Spring Fashion Show on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at their WWC clubhouse. This hot ticket provided an opportunity to see the latest in spring fashion, modeled by men, women and children from our local community. Event Flyer click here.
Fashion Show guests enjoyed a noon luncheon provided by “The Granola Bar”, modeled spring fashions from local Westport vendors “Splash of Pink” and “Southern Tide”, an array of silent auction items, “Shoes ‘N More” and “Scout & Molly’s” pop-up stores, and more. Event Chair, Ana Hitri, shared that all fashion and auction item purchases made at this spring fundraiser support WWC charitable causes within Fairfield County. (more…)
On Friday evening, December 7, the Westport Woman’s Club hosted internationally-acclaimed musicians, Igor Pikayzen (violinist) and Tatyana Pikayzen (pianist) on a star-lit stage in Bedford Hall. Grandson of the legendary Soviet violinist Viktor Pikayzen, Igor was born in Moscow, Russia. Since his concert debut at the age of eight, Pikayzen has performed with major orchestras in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
Igor was a winner of a Horizon Award, presented by the Westport Arts Advisory Committee to an outstanding Westport artist, under the age of 30 with a national/international reputation. Praised by critics and audiences alike for his astounding technical ability and majestically lush tone, Mr. Pikayzen is regarded as one of the most promising young artists of his generation. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club hosted a wine tasting fundraiser on Friday, October 26. A variety of wines from 7 countries were available for tasting, while live classical music was performed by student musicians from the Bedford Hall stage. Coveted prizes, delicious food, and an opportunity to order favorite wines were also a part of this festive evening. Funds raised from Sip & Savor 2018 will support need-based student scholarships and grants to non-profit organizations within Fairfield County.
The Westport Woman's Club held its annual Clothing Tag Sale on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 19-21 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 were on display at this year’s Tag Sale, Plus, “The Best Stuff” section featured both unworn items and name brand garments. (more…)
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.
DNR, Fairfield County’s almost all-physician rock band, performed at the Westport Woman’s Club’s Bedford Hall on February 10th in a fundraiser for need-based college scholarships for Staples High School seniors. Visit westportnow.com to view article/photo.
Many Westport vogue-to-vintage women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories treasures are back at the Westport Woman’s Club’s Clothing & Accessories Tag Sale Friday, November 10, Saturday, November 11 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Sunday, November 12 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Clothing Flyer. (more…)
SIP & SAVOR, a wine tasting fundraiser event, was held on Friday, October 27 at The Westport Woman's Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT. A wide variety of wines, provided by Castle Wine & Spirits, were available for tasting and future purchase. An array of seasonal hors d'oeuvres by Westport's Gruel Britannia were served as well. (Click on "continue reading" to view slide show). (more…)
An afternoon of fun was had by all at the Westport Woman's Club Bingo Bonanza on Sunday, May 21st. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club’s held it's Art Show fundraiser, curated by Miggs Burroughs at Bedford Hall on April 29 -30. Art Show chair Jo Luscombe noted that this year’s show builds on last year’s success and continues the long WWC tradition of partnering with 14 local artists to generate sales for them and funds for local scholarships. Westportnow Website Gallery. (more…)
WWC Nutcracker Tea Party, held November 26, 2016, benefited the Project Love Holiday Meal Campaign.
Sweet treats, tea sandwiches, hot cocoa and tea were served in the Westport Woman’s Club's historic ballroom which included snowflakes, live readings, costumed performers and high tea in a Victorian setting in the heart of Westport. (more…)
Many Westport vogue-to-vintage women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and accessories treasures are back for an encore at the Westport Woman’s Club’s ENCORE! Clothing & Accessories Tag Sale, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This sale offers something for everyone at incredible prices. Expect a wide array of slightly used, gently worn suits, dresses, pants, jackets, blouses, sweaters, gowns, coats, scarves, shoes, jewelry, handbags and hats. Plus, the Boutique section will feature special garments, including formal wear not available elsewhere and not to be missed, for thrifty bargain seekers. (more…)
An afternoon of fun was had by all at the Westport Woman's Club Bingo Bonanza.
2016 YANKEE DOODLE FAIR
JUNE 16TH – JUNE 19th
Sponsored by the WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB
44 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTPORT, CT
203-227-4240
Click here for YDF Press Release
(Click here for further details)
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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!
WWC Members and Guests enjoyed FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING and Ballroom Elegance DANCE DEMONSTRATIONS at this delightful WWC DINNER-DANCE FUNDRAISER. (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:
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…)
Reviving a long tradition after a 30-year hiatus, The Westport Woman’s Club again will host, May 2 and 3 only, an Art Show fundraiser showcasing top local talent. Featured artists include: Nina Bentley, Miggs Burroughs, Trace Burroughs, Vincent Calenzo, Jennifer Dewis, Helen Klisser During, Karen Ford, Tom Kretsch, Susan Malloy, Dayan Moore, Kathy Ross, Jill Sarver, Jo Titsworth and Cris Xavier. Multiple works by each of the 14 artists will be displayed in the Club’s newly renovated Bedford Hall and available for purchase.
Saturday's SENSATIONAL WWC fundraiser, chaired by 3rd VP Ways & Means, Suzan Murphy, deserves a "standing O!"
THANK YOU to all who made snowflakes, sourced food & beverages, set up, bought tickets and/or showed up to host, cleaned up and otherwise enjoyed the MAGIC!
September 27 - 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT. For more information call 203-227-4240.
The Westport Woman’s Club will hold “Once Again,” a clothing and accessory tag sale featuring items from vogue to vintage on Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the club banquet room, 44 Imperial Avenue in Westport.The sale will feature a Boutique Room with designer label clothing, unique fashion pieces, tuxedos and gowns and high quality accessories including never-worn shoes and evening bags. Included on the racks and tables in the Main Room will be a wide assortment of gently worn suits, dresses, skirts, pants, jackets, blouses, sweaters, coats, scarves, shoes, jewelry, handbags and hats. Children's and men’s clothing will also be featured - everything at blowout prices. (more…)
Westport residents love a celebration and love supporting a good cause – or two.
Join in the festivities on the grounds of the Westport Woman’s Club as the WWC Annual Plant Sale provides a brilliantly colored background for The Curio Cottage Thrift Shop Grand Re-opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. (more…)
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.
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.
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…)
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…)
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…)
The Westport Woman’s Club invites you to be spirited into summer with an evening of live entertainment featuring performances by some of New York’s most promising rising stars. Come see WWC’s Waiting in the Wings Cabaret: Midsummer Night’s Dreamin’, a magical, merry evening of classic and original songs and comedy sketches that salute the summer season Midsummer Night's Dreamin' - Learn More on Saturday, June 25, at 5 pm and 8:30 pm. . Appetizers will be provided by MATSU SUSHI - Event Partner, and are included in the ticket price. Beverages will be available for purchase. (more…)
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.
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.
