Celebrate Earth Day with creativity and sustainability! Join us for a unique and fun painting event where we’ll transform recycled bottles and jars into beautiful art pieces.
What’s Included:
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Upcycled Art: Use recycled bottles and jars to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece
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All Supplies Provided: We’ll provide all the materials you need: paints, brushes, and a variety of jars and bottles (If you have some bring them with you)
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Guided Painting Session: Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, we will guide you through the process.
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Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you work on your creation.
This event is open to the public, invite your friends! See you there!
FLWC News March 17, 2025
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March Luncheon & Cyber Security / St Patty’s Event Photos / April Luncheon
March 20th Member Meeting & Luncheon
March is Women’s History Month, hosted by our Civic Outreach
Committee.
Please join us for an enlightening presentation on Native American Women in History presented by Sally Alshouse, NSDAR American Indians Committee National Vice Chair and our own Civic Outreach Committee Chair.
While in DC on a DAR conference on Native Americans Sally picked up the Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook on Native American foods and cuisine at the Smithsonian bookshop.
Armed with that book, our own Hibiscus Kitchen is very excited to prepare and serve our Club members delicious authentic Native American recipes from it!
Entrees include: Wild Rice with Cranberries Salad, Hazelnut Honey Roasted Squashes, Cherokee Sunchoke Salad, Succotash, Smoked Trout Sandwiches, Hominy Salad, and a wide variety of greens.
FLPD Cyber Security Unit will also be speaking during this meeting on how to protect yourself digitally.
Girl Scout Cookies for our Military
St. Patty’s Event & Art Installation Photos & New Pens & Bags!
April 17th Meeting & Luncheon
Our April meeting is hosted by our Conservation Committee. We will have a fun recycled art project to take home!
More info to come…
Mar 20 Member Meeting & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Apr 9 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Apr 17 Member Meeting & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
FLWC News March 4, 2025
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St Patty’s Breakfast / Oven Update / Contest Winners / Improv Success / March Luncheon / February Photos
St. Patty’s Breakfast / Service to our Community
Our annual service to the community is already here! This Saturday March 8th from 8 to 11:30 am we will be expecting 200 Fort Lauderdale Fire Department Firemen, Fort Lauderdale Police and their Families to come and be served a hearty Irish breakfast prior to the city’s St Patty’s Parade.
Our Hibiscus Kitchen chefs will have been cooking for 3 WHOLE DAYS prior to the event so we could use some servers during breakfast! We will ESPECIALLY need help with CLEAN UP after as we have a lovely Lady’s Cotillion Class at the club the very next morning, so PLEASE CONSIDER COMING AND HELPING WITH CLEAN UP if you can!
Thanks in advance to Jami Zurita and her cleaning crew who will be there to help clean the day before. Jami will also be donating her time and labor to clean the fountain in the garden for us – a HUGE task quoted at $950! – saving our club money! THANK YOU JAMI !
March 20th Member Meeting & Luncheon
March is Women’s History Month!
Our own Hibiscus Kitchen will be catering the gourmet high-protein luncheon.
More info to come…
Hope to see you there!
OVEN Fundraiser Update
From our President, Annette:
“We got a dishwasher donated by a neighbor of mine recently. Just yesterday we were able to purchase an oven and range! Now the additional unromantic costs : electrical work, cabinetry, plumbing to hook up the dishwasher and the icemaker too. Basically a mini remodel is going on in the kitchen! Please continue to donate towards it if you can, or keep eyes and ears out for a donation of cabinets! Thank you to all who donated towards these upgrades!”
Security Update
Our own Fort Lauderdale Police Department has generously upgraded and donated new security cameras for our exterior security system! We are in the process of installing interior cameras, as well, as we are hoping to have those possibly donated soon. We will keep you posted!
GFWC Arts & Crafts Contest Winners
Thank you for the members that participated in the arts and crafts contest at the February 20th meeting, your participation is valuable and appreciated. Here are the winning entries:
Melanie Glazer won a Blue Ribbon for her paper-mache necklace, “Radiant Rocks.” And an Honorable Mention ribbon for her paper-mache necklace “Dancer Glow.”
Bev Hoppe won two Honorable Mention ribbons for her Photograph-Portrait entitled “Want a Lick?” and her Mixed Media piece, “Cow Girl Lillian.”
We also enjoyed the beautiful and creative work of our members, Dianne Congdon, Jami Zurita and Penny Fraser, displayed alongside our contest entries.
The Committee thanks all the volunteers who made the luncheon a colorful and fun event. A special thank goes to Finn Casson, ArtServe’s Gallery Manger and External Curator, who judged the contest and provided an informative update on ArtServe programs and upcoming events to advance art and artists in our community.
We also took a moment to gather for our annual group photo for our member Mae Silver’s birthday:
Improv Night Success!
Our improv show on February 16th was a huge hit, playing to a sold-out audience who enjoyed an evening full of laughter and spontaneity. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the night such a success!It was a first of its kind event raising much needed funds and laughter for our club. It could not have happened without the club’s team of dedicated volunteers.
Thank you to Amalie and Penny for bringing a new experience to the club!
Mar 12 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 5:30 (early!) – 8:00 pm
Mar 20 Member Meeting & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Apr 9 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Apr 17 Member Meeting & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
FLWC News February 17, 2025
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Member Luncheon & Arts Contest / Oven & Dishwasher Update
February 20th Member Meeting & Luncheon
Our February Member Meeting is hosted by our Arts Committee. During the meeting we will have our GFWC Arts & Crafts Contest.
Our own Hibiscus Kitchen will be catering the gourmet high-protein luncheon!
Hope to see you there!
GFWC Arts & Crafts Contest at Feb 20th Member Meeting
The GFWC Arts and Crafts Contest will be held at our February membership meeting on February 20, 2025. Members will be submitting pieces in the areas of needlework, drawing or painting, photography, and crafts.
Entries for the Club’s 2025 show will be judged at the Club level where they compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention awards. First place winners advance to the District 13 competition in the Spring. Winners of the District level will then move forward to the State competition.
Any questions please email the Arts Chair, Amalie amalie@fortlauderdalewomansclub.org
OVEN Fundraiser Update
From our President, Annette – “We got a dishwasher donated by a neighbor of mine recently. Just yesterday we were able to purchase an oven and range! Now the additional unromantic costs : electrical work, cabinetry, plumbing to hook up the dishwasher and the icemaker too. Basically a mini remodel is going on in the kitchen! Please continue to donate towards it if you can, or keep eyes and ears out for a donation of cabinets! Thank you to all who donated towards these upgrades!”
Feb 20 Member Meeting & Arts Contest @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Mar 12 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mar 20 Member Meeting & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
FLWC News February 4, 2025
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Improv Night / Valentine’s Luncheon & Arts Contest / Member Directory Deadline!
Improv Comedy Show Feb 16th 7:30 to 9:30
Hello Members! Happy New Year! The Arts and Culture Committee is sponsoring something different and fun this year!
Get Ready for an Out-of-this-World Comedy Experience!
Sun, Feb 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Open seating, so come early to get a good seat!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend, Thrust Issues is a sketch and improv comedy show focused on all things love, connection, and relationships!
Original sketches written by local sketch comedy group Intergalactic Blended Family.
Improv comedy entertainment by the The Appleville Society. Your audience suggestions will be used to perform scenes made up on the spot!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make memories, have a blast, and support Fort Lauderdale’s local comedy scene!
General Admission is $15
Beverages for sale include alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. Cash Bar and Venmo Only!
All proceeds from refreshment sales and a portion of ticket sales will go directly to the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club.
If you have any questions, please email Amalie Parrott, Chair at amalie@fortlauderdalewomansclub.org.
February 20th Valentine’s Luncheon & Member Meeting 
Our February Valentines Member Meeting is hosted by our Arts Committee. During the meeting we will have our GFWC Arts & Crafts Contest.
Our own Hibiscus Kitchen will be catering the gourmet high-protein luncheon!
Hope to see you there!
GFWC Arts & Crafts Contest at Feb 20th Member Meeting
The GFWC Arts and Crafts Contest will be held at our February membership meeting on February 20, 2025. Members will be submitting pieces in the areas of needlework, drawing or painting, photography, and crafts.
Entries for the Club’s 2025 show will be judged at the Club level where they compete for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention awards. First place winners advance to the District 13 competition in the Spring. Winners of the District level will then move forward to the State competition.
Any questions please email the Arts Chair, Amalie amalie@fortlauderdalewomansclub.org
FLWC Member Directory
FINAL CALL – to be included in the Member Directory you must pay your 2025 dues by February 12th to make it into the Member Directory booklet.
The Directory will be distributed at the February 20th Valentine’s Member Meeting.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT if you haven’t yet renewed, to click the button to the right to renew, our club year starts in January. Thank you to those who have paid their dues for this new club year.
Thank you to all our member community, we are glad you are with us! Please click button to renew for this new 2025 year!
Feb 12 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Feb 16 Improv Comedy Night @ clubhouse 5:00 – 8:30 pm
Feb 20 Valentine’s Member Meeting & Arts Contest @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
FLWC Newsletter January 7, 2025
INSIDE: Toy Drive Success / 114th Birthday Fiesta / Member Directory
Adopt-A-Child Toy Drive for the FTL Diaper Bank’s was a success!
Woo hoo! – 16 kids in our community got their wish lists for Christmas! We exceeded our original goal of 10 kids. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in blessing these families with their kid’s smiles this Christmas!
January 16th Birthday Fiesta 5:00 – 8:30 pm
Come join us the evening of January 16th as we celebrate our club’s 114th year! This will be a bigger event where you can bring your husbands or guests/friends if you want to!
This evening meeting is a fun exceptional kick off to our new year since we had to cancel our Christmas event last month. Tickets are $35 per person. Special treat, will have live piano music! 5:00 – 8:30 pm
Hope to see you there!
FLWC Member Directory will be distributed at the February 20th Valentine Member Meeting
To be included in the Member Directory you must pay your 2025 dues by February 12th, final call to be in the Member Directory booklet.
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT if you haven’t yet renewed, to click the button to the right to renew, our club year starts in January. Thank you to those who have paid their dues for this new club year.
Thank you to all our member community, we are glad you are with us! Please click button to renew for this new 2025 year!
Jan 8 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Jan 16 FLWC Birthday Fiesta! @ clubhouse 5:00 – 8:30 pm Bring Guests/Husbands!
Feb 12 Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Feb 20 Valentine’s Day Member Meeting & New Member Orientation @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm
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Dec 9, 2024 Special Email
UPDATES ON THE DECEMBER DRIVES
Due at Cocktails & Caroling event December 19th at 6:30 pm!
Adopt-A-Child Toy Drive URGENT
We are collecting toys and money donations for toys up until our evening meeting on December 19.
We have raised $275 dollars and also adopted 4 kids! We have 21 more to go.
Remember you dont have to get the whole wish list, even just 1 or 2 items will be welcomed.
Remember if you order from Amazon to give them enough time to deliver by the 19th!
Here are your options to participate:
Option 1: Just want to donate money? your monetary donation will go towards a child’s wish list. Just click HERE to donate
Option 2: Feel like shopping for a gift? Text or Call Adora at 954-600-1593. She will take your name and number down, and one of her Interns will call you to discuss which gift on the List you’d like to buy.
Option 3: Feel like Adopting a Child’s whole Wish List? Text or Call Adora at 954-600-1593. She will take your name and number down, and one of her Interns will call you to discuss which Child’s Wish List you want to Adopt.
They can even text you an Amazon link to purchase it directly with an option to automatically be delivered to the Diaper Bank’s Toy Drive HQ!
Wall Oven & Dishwasher for the Club Kitchen
We urgently need a wall oven and a dishwasher for our clubhouse.
We have had one member donate $400! And we had a DISHWASHER donated from a house about to be demo’d, we just need to remove it and transfer it to the club.
Now just working on getting that OVEN. Please consider a monetary donation, we are almost there!
To donate to the oven/dishwasher cause click HERE
Contact Annette 954.401.2007 for details and specs.
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FLWC December 4, 2024 News
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Cocktails & Caroling / Toys, Used Bras, Oven & Dishwasher Drives / Membership Dues Late?
December 19 Cocktails & Caroling 6 to 9 pm
3 DRIVES this December Due at Cocktails & Caroling event:
Adopt-A-Child Toy Drive URGENT
We are collecting toys and money donations for toys up until our evening meeting on December 19, “Cockails & Caroling.” Let’s Commit to these 25 kids below from our community, to help them have a Christmas this year.
Simple things like a pack of diapers and a pair of shoes are typical on their wish lists. If each of us do one or two gifts we can have all 25 kids covered!
Here are your options to participate:
Option 1: Just want to donate money? your monetary donation will go towards a child’s wish list. Just click this link to donate: https://givebutter.com/FLWCToyDrive2024
Option 2: Feel like shopping for a gift? Text or Call Adora at 954-600-1593. She will take your name and number down, and one of her Interns will call you to discuss which gift on the List you’d like to buy. They can even text you an Amazon link to purchase it directly with an option to automatically be delivered to the Diaper Bank’s Toy Drive HQ!
Option 3: Feel like Adopting a Child’s whole Wish List? Text or Call Adora at 954-600-1593. She will take your name and number down, and one of her Interns will call you to discuss which Child’s Wish List you want to Adopt. They can even text you an Amazon link to purchase it directly with an option to automatically be delivered to the Diaper Bank’s Toy Drive HQ!
Remember if you order from Amazon to give them enough time to deliver by the 19th!
Gently Used Bras Drive
Ongoing collection for the Broward Partnership for the Homeless. Call Donna Richardson at 954-762-9444 for more details or questions.
Wall Oven & Dishwasher for the Club Kitchen
We urgently need a wall oven and a dishwasher for our clubhouse. Need monetary donations, discounts or even a full appliance donation! To donate to the oven/dishwasher cause click HERE
Contact Annette 954.401.2007 for details and specs.
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2025 Membership Year Dues were Due Last September!
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT if you haven’t yet renewed, to click the button to the right to renew, its been 4 months into the new club year. Thank you to those who have paid their dues for this new club year.
Thank you to all our member community, we are glad you are with us! Please click button to renew for this new 2025 year!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Dec 11 Board meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 pm
Dec 19 Cocktails & Caroling @ clubhouse 6:30 – 9:00 pm TOY DRIVE DEADLINE!
Dec 3, 2024 Special Email
