FLWC News March 2, 2026

 

INSIDE:

– “Blooming Party” Gift Box Drive for FTL Diaper Bank

– Cookie Drive for the Military

– Donations for Pantry of Broward / Bra Drive

– Wellness Wednesdays at the Club / Mar 11 & 25

– Mar 19 Member Meeting & Luncheon

– Feb 21 Chili Cook Off Pics

– Feb 12 Neighborhood Support Pic

– 2026 Membership Fees were Due last Sept!

 

“Blooming Parties” Drive for FTL Diaper Bank

Adora shared her vision with us last month of “Blooming Parties,” a joyful and empowering initiative designed especially for 8-18 year old girls to learn about menstruation in a positive, confidence-building way while celebrating this important step into womanhood. This year, three events beginning in March will each welcome 50 girls, who will receive thoughtfully curated gift bags filled with essential supplies, educational materials, a book, cooling pads, period underwear, and even a bit of dark chocolate to make the experience encouraging and memorable. We are excited to share her vision of these Parties and partner with the Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank to make them happen!

Adora talked about this drive during the Luncheon Meeting, and showed a sample Gift Bag so we could all see the items needed for purchase.

We invite you to help make these celebrations possible by purchasing a complete $45 Gift Box for a girl. Click here to purchase Gift Boxes or donate another amount. We hope to host 50 girls at the first event in March.

If you’d like to contribute specific items from the Gift Bag wish list (Amazon link here) it has the Gift Registry Address already to go in it, just purchase the item and it will deliver there.

 

 

Send Something Sweet to our Military!

The Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club is pleased to continue its support of the “Girl Scout Cookies for the Military” campaign this year. We continue to accept donations and have further details for you if you need them at the March meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing Pantry of Broward Donations

FLWC supports the Pantry of Broward with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

The Pantry of Broward also accepts PET FOOD,  let’s not forget our furry family members that also need donations !

 

Ongoing Bra Donations

This February the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club is continuing our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays at the Clubhouse!

March 11 & March 25 @ 6:00 PM

This March, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club is proud to launch Wellness Wednesdays — a new twice-monthly evening series designed to nurture strength, vitality, and connection among Women in our community.

Hosted in our historic 1917 clubhouse, each Wellness Wednesday will explore a different pillar of well-being: movement, nutrition, stress management, longevity, and whole-person health. Some evenings will feature movement classes (think pilates or yoga sessions), others will offer practical kitchen demonstrations, and others will bring in trusted wellness professionals — physicians, nutritionists, trainers, and more — for engaging, actionable conversations.

Come dressed comfortably and ready to participate. Whether you’re moving your body, learning something new, or simply gathering with like-minded women committed to living well, these evenings are designed to leave you feeling energized and empowered. Mark your calendar for March 11 and March 25 at 6:00 PM — and join us as we build a healthier, stronger community together.

 

March 19 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Clubhouse 

More Info to Come!

Protein-packed brunch menu prepared by Hibiscus Kitchen . Click below to buy luncheon tickets.

 

 

Chili Cook Off Fundraiser Pics

The 10th annual Riverwalk Chili Cook-off was held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Esplanade Park. Apparently we got a lot of votes for Sandy’s Chili but we ran out of chili halfway through the event! Was SURE we would’ve placed if we had enough chili since people really loved it! On to next year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual City of Ft Lauderdale Neighbor Support Night

FLWC was honored that Ft Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams chose to spend time with us at our booth at the annual City of Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Support Night!

 

 

 

 

Do you still have unpaid Dues for 2026?

If you do, please click the button below to pay (or pay at the Member Meetings) as they were due last September.  We appreciate it!

 

 

Mar 9     Board Meeting 6 – 9 pm @ clubhouse

Mar 11    Wellness Wednesdays 6 pm @ clubhouse

Mar 19   March Luncheon & Member Meeting 11:30 – 1:00  @ clubhouse

Mar 25   Wellness Wednesdays 6 pm @ clubhouse

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FLWC News February 16, 2026

 

INSIDE:

– Feb 19 Member Meeting & Luncheon

– Feb “Blooming Party” Supplies Drive for FTL Diaper Bank

– Ongoing Donations & Cookie Drive for the Military

– Feb 21 Chili Cook Off & Dessert Booth

 

February 19 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Clubhouse 

Our new Arts chair Grace Kewl-Durfey will present her committee’s 2026-2028 “Hibiscus Arts & Cultural Strategy” focusing on an annual seasonal schedule of indoor and outdoor club events, community events, advocacy, unique fundraising, and strategic partnerships that will help us build our Club’s capacity, preservation, sustainability, revenue and our 100 year’s service to community.

We are excited to hear her dynamic vision for the future!

Protein-packed brunch menu prepared by Hibiscus Kitchen . Click below to buy luncheon tickets.

“Blooming Parties” Drive for FTL Diaper Bank

Adora sparked this vision in us when she shared this meaningful program over a year ago, and her passion inspired us all to get involved and help bring it to life. We’re excited to support Blooming Parties, a joyful and empowering initiative designed especially for 8-18 year old girls to learn about menstruation in a positive, confidence-building way while celebrating this important step into womanhood. This year, three events beginning in March will each welcome 50 girls, who will receive thoughtfully curated gift bags filled with essential supplies, educational materials, a book, cooling pads, period underwear, and even a bit of dark chocolate to make the experience encouraging and memorable.

We invite you to help make these celebrations possible by contributing items from the Gift Bag wish list (Amazon link here) helping ensure each participant feels prepared, supported, and celebrated. The link has the Gift Registry Address already to go in it, just purchase the item and it will deliver there.

Adora will talk about this drive during the Luncheon Meeting, and have a sample Gift Bag so we can all see the items needed for purchase.

 

Send Something Sweet to our Military!

It’s that time of the year again, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club is pleased to support the “Girl Scout Cookies for the Military” campaign this year. We will be accepting donations and giving further details at the February meeting.

 

 

Continuing Pantry of Broward Donations

FLWC supports the Pantry of Broward with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

The Pantry of Broward also accepts PET FOOD,  let’s not forget our furry family members that also need donations !

 

Ongoing Bra Donations

 

This February the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is continuing our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

 Feb 21st – 11 am to 5 pm Chili Cook Off Fundraiser

 

The 10th annual Riverwalk Chili Cook-off will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale from Noon to 4 pm (Club booth hours 11 am to 5 pm)

As a club we have the opportunity to fundraise while selling chili and our famous cookies and baked goods! We are always a hit in town with our baked goods and these booth events are a blast!

We are expecting huge crowds, so we will need at least 10 dozen baked items to sell, as well as people to run the booth and help set up/tear down. Please have baked items wrapped and labeled. Please deliver your baked items this Friday February 20th to the clubhouse by 4 pm.

Please contact Dianne if you can bake or help in the booth: 954-684-8841 

See you there!

 

Do you still have unpaid Dues for 2026?

If you do, please click the button below to pay (or pay at the February 19th meeting) as they were due last September.  We appreciate it!

 

 

Feb 19            February Luncheon & Member Meeting 11:30 – 1:00  @ clubhouse

Feb 21            Chili Cook Off & Dessert Booth 11 am to 5 pm @ Esplanade Park

Mar 9              Board Meeting 6 – 9 pm @ clubhouse

 

 

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– Last year’s event was cancelled due to low RSVP, please dont let that happen again this year! We must hear from you in order to plan appropriately! Contact Dianne to let her know you are coming! 

Email Dianne: dianne@diannecongdon.com or text her at 954.684.8841

– URGENT Pantry of Broward still Needs Human & Pet Food

– Still Accepting Bra Donations

Dec 18 – ‘Cocktails & Caroling’ Christmas Party / Evening Member Mtg 5:30-8:30 pm

The Woman’s Club is spectacularly lit and ready to welcome you and your friends to our annual Cocktails & Caroling holiday party!

Join us to sing carols and more under our live tree with Johnny Mahannah, Kris NIcholson, our own Rose Dinger – and a surprise guest musician at our grand piano!

With cocktail in hand and weather permitting, please come & meander the beautiful JoAnn Smith Botanical Park at our back door.

 

 PLEASE RSVP to help us plan! Hope to see everyone there!

RSVP – Email Dianne: dianne@diannecongdon.com or text her at 954.684.8841

 

URGENT: Food Pantry Donations

HUMAN and PET shelf-stable food items urgently needed!

FLWC supports the Pantry of Broward with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

 

 

 

December Bra Donations

This December the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is continuing our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

 

 

 

Dec 18            THIS THURSDAY! Cocktails & Caroling Evening Member Event 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ clubhouse

Jan 15             January Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00  @ clubhouse

Feb 14            “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

 

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FLWC News December 9, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

–  Next Thursday: Cocktails & Caroling! please RSVP!

– URGENT Pantry Foods / Pet Food Needed!

– Still Accepting Bra Donations

Dec 18 – ‘Cocktails & Caroling’ Christmas Party / Evening Member Mtg 5:30-8:30 pm

(NOTE: TIME CORRECTION MADE ON WEBSITE)

 

Please join us for one of our favorite events at FLWC: Cocktails & Caroling! A great event to bring a guest. Snacks, drinks and of course the “12 Days of Christmas” Caroling! We are happy and excited that our newest member Rose Dinger will be joining Johnny and Kris at the piano. We are starting a little earlier this year as many prefer to come right after work. PLEASE RSVP to help us plan! Hope to see everyone there!

RSVP – Email Dianne: dianne@diannecongdon.com or text her at 954.684.8841

URGENT: Food Pantry Donations

Due to increased need please consider bringing in items this month!

UPDATE: The Ft Lauderdale Food Pantry also accepts PET FOOD, let’s not forget our furry family members that also need donations !

FLWC supports the Fort Lauderdale Food Pantry with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

 

 

December Bra Donations

This December the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is continuing our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

 

 

Dec 10            TOMORROW: Deadline for Dropping Off Wrapped Toys @ clubhouse!

Dec 18            Cocktails & Caroling Evening Member Event 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ clubhouse

Jan 15             January Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00  @ clubhouse

Feb 14            “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

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FLWC News November 17, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

– This Thursday:  Please RSVP! Member Luncheon

– URGENT Pantry Foods Needed!

– Please select your Child’s Name to Adopt!

– Hospitality Committee Meeting after Luncheon!

– Cocktails & Caroling Dec 18th Evening Meeting

Nov 20 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

Please RSVP to Dianne if you are attending (and haven’t purchased tickets yet) so we can plan accordingly!

 Email Dianne: dianne@diannecongdon.com or text her at 954.684.8841

 

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING 1:00 pm following Luncheon

Are you in the Hospitality Committee? See you after the meeting!

 

 

Fall Drives:  PLEASE NOTE UPDATES

Food Pantry Donations

URGENT: DONATIONS NEEDED DUE TO INCREASED NEED

The Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club supports the Fort Lauderdale Food Pantry with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome.

PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING IN PANTRY ITEMS THIS MONTH!

 

October Bra Donations

This October, the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is restarting our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

Adopt-A-Child Christmas Toy Drive

 UPDATED:  we have 11 kids covered, just another 9 are needed to make our goal of 20!

 

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank has clients needing help providing Christmas gifts for their kids this holiday season.

Labeled and wrapped gifts will need to be dropped off at club by December 10th or Amazon Ordered to Arrive by Dec 10th so that our interns can get them to the families.

Please contact Dianne  Dianne@DianneCongdon.com or text: 954-684-8841 this week to select a name of a child to Adopt by the deadline Dec 10th!
She will let you know if available. 

SEE LIST AT BOTTOM OF EMAIL.

THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Items can be purchased, WRAPPED, LABELED WITH CHILD’S NAME, and dropped off at the Woman’s Club. Wrapping preferred but Gift Bags ok.

2. Purchase items from Amazon and send to Adora’s address  at 7692 SW 5th st. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068.

3. Click pink DONATE BUTTON to donate monetarily  so Adora can shop specifically for your designated child from Amazon. If you want to donate money in person please call her at 954-600-1593 or leave it with Dianne at the November 20th Member Meeting.

Thank you again for supporting your local community this Christmas Season! 

 

 Cocktails & Caroling Evening Meeting Dec 18th!

Mark your calendars! It is one of our most popular member meeting events, a fun Christmas party you can bring a spouse or friend! More details to come…

 

 

Nov 20           Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse

Nov 20           Hospitality Committee Meeting 1:00 after Luncheon @ clubhouse

Dec 12            Deadline for Shipping to Adora or Dropping Off Wrapped Toys @ clubhouse!

Dec 18            Cocktails & Caroling Evening Member Event 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ clubhouse

Feb 14            “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

 

List of Children’s Names for Adopt-A-Child:

 

Jasmine – Age 17: Wish List: Apple ear pods.
Maryanna – Age 17: Clothing size: Women’s Medium pants size 6/8 – needs shorts. Shoe Size: Womens 9
Wish List: Sandals, Sweat pants, anything with bows, Stanley cup, Baggy type jeans or skinny jeans, makeup, clover bracelets and anything from Bath and Body Works.
Lucas – Age 4 Clothing size: 4T. Child’s shoe Size: 9. Wish List: Cars, Trucks and balls.
Georgia –  Age 4 (Down Syndrome): Clothing size: 6 for tops. 8 for jackets/long sleeves.
Shoe size: 8 Wish List- Tricycle with a back to ride on, baby doll with carriage and art table
Luke – Age 5: Clothing size – 6. Wish list – Cars, games and super hero anything
Kaylei – Age 17:  Clothing size – 3 pants womens/  womens’ small tops . Shoe size – 6 womens. Wish list – Gel x nail Kit, gift cards, I pad (used is fine), brown Uggs, hairbrush, makeup, bath products, jeans, cardigans and clothing.
Aden – Age 10: Clothing size – 10/12, Shoe size – 6. Wish list – soccer cleats, One Piece action figures, Robux (Roblox gift card), One Piece lego kit, soccer goal post, any Anime funko pop, Anime action figures, Bloxfruit plush.
Isaiah – Age 11: Dragon Ball Z Poster, remote control car, Legos
Judea –  Age 8: LOL doll, purse, doll house
Alani –  Age 7: LOL doll, Easy Bake Oven, puppy toy.
Lily – Age 6: Disney “Belle” doll house, a unicorn toy, a vanity table.
Micah – Age 4: a Goku Dragon Ball Z toy, Bumble Bee Transformer toy, and building blocks.
Daniel – Age 2: toy cars, building blocks,, Doodle drawing pad
Jeremiah –  Age 18 mos: – any learning toys, socks, clothes: 18-24 months
Anson  –  Age 12: Clothes , Men’s size Large , Roblox card , Walmart gift card
Jelica – Age 8 : Hit Refresh Soothing Serum Mist: “Sincerely Yours”, Touch Land hand sanitizer  (both available at Sephora. Could get Sephora gift card), Roblox gift card
Jaden – Age 4: Clothing size: 4T.  needs pajamas Size 5 (short sleeve/short pajamas.) Needs socks.
Shoe size: 10/11 – Needs flip flops. Wish List: Disney Cars car wash, Disney cars race track and Hotwheels cars. Legos for 4 year olds.
Jazlyn – Age 14: Clothing size: Adult Large.  Shoe size: Womens 9 – Wants all black Crocs – Needs black ankle socks. Wish List: Labubu (or lafufu) Dolls and merch. Labubu Stanley cup. Crocs all black. Clover bracelets/necklace/earrings.
Sunny – Age 13: Clothing size: Adult small. Shoe size: Womens 9. Wish List:  Omar Rudberg Perfume. Skincare https://omreauty.com/en/ (has bad acne) and Press on nails. Full size fitted sheets. Starbucks or sephora gift cards.
Taylor – Age 8:
Wish List: anything for fishing. Lamborghini and super car toys.
Please include a food gift card (Walmart, target, aldi, winndixie or publix) for the family’s holiday dinner.
Tyan – Age 4: 
Clothing size: 4t  clothing -pajamas Size 5 (short sleeve/short pajamas.
Shoes size – 11 – black dress shoes needed. Hulk shoes would be so amazing.
Wish List: Anything with the hulk! Toy cars.
Logan  – Age 3:  
Clothing size: 4t  clothing – needs shorts-pajamas Size 5 (short sleeve/short pajamas.
Wish List: Playdough, dinosaur toys, jurassic park, Transformer that turns in to a car.  Puzzles and books.
Regan – Age 14: Clothing size: Adult Large , Shoe size: Womens 9 . Wish List:  Ikea Sweater or merch. Ikea gift card.  Likes Cynical Clothing brand, even if it’s just one shirt please. https://synicalglobal.com/
Esmeralda  – 12 months old. Clothing size: 12-18 months. Baby shoe size: 4. Wish List: Anything Minnie Mouse, disney princess, Hello Kitty, or  Barbie themed. Anything personalized with her name would be so amazing.
Gabriel – Age 4: Clothing size: 5T, Shoe Size – 13, Wish List: Mickey mouse, radio control cars, Monster trucks, Legos, Batman and spiderman playstation 5 games.
Reina – Age 17: Clothing size: Small – Really wants short set pajamas. Wish List: Anything with Christmas. I love real wood nutcrackers, ornaments, candles and Christmas blankets. Anything eminence organic skincare.
Evie – 1 month: Clothing size: baby clothes nb- 12 months. Wish List: Needs everything baby related. I would love anything personalized with her name. Needs Blankets, baby toys, swaddles, towels, burp cloths, bibs, socks, books and essentials.
Daniel – Age 9: Wish List: a lamborgini  remote control car – Like the ones at TJ Maxx

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FLWC News October 22, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

Fall Drives: Costumes, Toys, Bras & Pantry Items Needed

Junior League “Night Of Wellness” Photos

Dues are Due!

Fall Drives are in Full Swing! 

 

 

It’s that time of the year again!

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank has taken on 100 families from the community that utilize the diaper bank programs this holiday season.  From the October FLWC meeting I was notified that the Women’s Club had committed to adopting 20 children this year!

 Thank you for all your help with the 6 families last year we really appreciated it!

We serve about 300 families at our Diaper distributions each month and a combined 800 families with the clients of our partnering organizations so if more than 20 FLWC women would like to help we have children to pair them up with!

Please contact Adora this week to select a name of a child to Adopt by the deadline Nov 10th! 

The children are in the age range 1-17.

Each list will include the child’s name, age, favorite things and/or clothing. 

A Wish List will be emailed to you within a week of your sign up of a child. 

Items will need to be dropped off by December 10th or Amazon Ordered to Arrive by Dec 10th so that our interns can get them to the families. 

THERE ARE 3 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE 

1. Items can be purchased and dropped off at the Woman’s Club 

2. Purchase items from Amazon and send to Adora’s address  at 7692 SW 5th st. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL 33068.

 

3. Click pink DONATE BUTTON to donate monetarily  so I can shop specifically for your designated child from Amazon. If you want to donate money in person please call me at 954-600-1593 or leave it with Dianne at the November 20th Member Meeting.

 

Know of any Girl Scouts?

They can participate and

adopt a family as well,  we have

the cutest 2025 Christmas patches to give out, see pic on right:

 

Thank you again for supporting your local community this Christmas Season! 

Yours Truly,

Adora West

954-600-1593

Food Pantry Donations

The Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is proud to support the Fort Lauderdale Food Pantry with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome to help families purchase fresh and essential items. Every contribution makes a difference in nourishing our community!

 Bra Donations to Broward Ptnshp for the Homeless

This October, the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is restarting our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

Junior League’s “Night of Wellness” Photos

We had a successful first hosting of the FTL Junior League with over 100 enthusiastic people thoroughly enjoying our lovely clubhouse and the 5 medical professionals on the panel! We are planning to do more events with Junior League soon, including another wellness event and a Kentucky Derby day! Stay tuned!

 

 

2026 Membership Year Dues were Due in September!

Thank you to those who have paid their dues for this new club year.  If you haven’t yet renewed, please click the button to the right to renew.

Thank you to all our member community, we are glad you are with us for 2026!

 

 

 

 

Oct 16            Member MTG & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse COSTUMES/ADOPT-A-CHILD

Nov 17            Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Nov 20           Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse BRING TOYS,BRAS,FOOD

Dec 18            Cocktails & Caroling Evening Member Event 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ clubhouse

Feb 14            “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

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FLWC News October 1, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

10/16  Member Luncheon/Fall Drives: Costumes, Toys, Bras & Pantry Items Needed

40 Over 40 Bombshell Event Pics

Dues are Due!

 

Oct 16 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

October’s Member Meeting is being hosted by the Health & Wellness Committee. Our guest speaker is the Author of RADICAL SISTERS: SHIRLEY TEMPLE BLACK, ROSE KUSHNER, EVELYN LAUDER AND THE DAWN OF THE BREAST CANCER MOVEMENT.

“In this powerful history, biographer Pearson spotlights three women who spearheaded the breast cancer awareness movement. … it’s an inspiring account of the women who changed how breast cancer is understood and treated.” 

– Publisher’s Weekly

 And our own Hibiscus Kitchen will be making the gourmet protein packed luncheon for us. See you there! Bring a guest!

 

 

Fall Drives are in Full Swing!

FOR THIS OCT 16th MEETING:

Gently Used Children’s Halloween Costumes

Our own Officer Antjie Jackson is requesting gently used children’s Halloween Costumes for an event at the Children’s Diagnostic Center. Please bring them to this month’s October 16th meeting, they will be much appreciated by these kids!

 

 

 

 

Choose a Child’s Name for the Diaper Bank Adopt-A-Child Toy Drive

At this October meeting we will be selecting children’s names for our club to provide 3 gifts per child this Christmas, chosen from active clients of the Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank.  Our goal is 10 children this year, last year we were able to help 7 children very last minute. This time we are preparing in advance to help more! These are kids and families Adora West (new member and Director of the Bank) knows personally as clients of the Diaper Bank who need help giving their children a Christmas this year. Spread the giving spirit of Christmas to our community by sponsoring a whole child with 3 gifts or sharing a child with another 2 members, each of you getting 1 gift. This is one of our favorite drives of the year that makes a wonderful impact on LOCAL Fort Lauderdale families in our community.

Food Pantry Collections

The Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is proud to support the Fort Lauderdale Food Pantry with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome to help families purchase fresh and essential items. Every contribution makes a difference in nourishing our community!

October Bra Collection

This October, the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is restarting our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Event Pics

We had another successful Bombshell Photography Series event last Sunday, with extraordinary stories and captivating portraits of 40 remarkable women in Penny Fraser’s fourth installment of her series. This exclusive exhibition showcased their beauty, strength, and inspiring journeys, captured through glamorous magazine-style photography sessions and heartfelt interviews.

 

2026 Membership Year Dues were Due in September!

Thank you to those who have paid their dues for this new club year.  If you haven’t yet renewed, please click the button to the right to renew.

Thank you to all our member community, we are glad you are with us!  Please click button to renew for this new 2026 year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct 6? TBD  Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Oct 16            Member MTG & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse COSTUMES/ADOPT-A-CHILD

Nov 17            Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Nov 20           Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse BRING TOYS,BRAS,FOOD

Dec 18            Cocktails & Caroling Evening Member Event 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ clubhouse

Feb 14            “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

 

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FLWC News Sept 16, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

9/18  Member Luncheon, Bra & Pantry Drives, Committee Chairs

9/24  Night of Women’s Wellness

9/26  FTL Diaper Bank Gala

9/28  40 Over 40 Bombshell Exhibition

 

Sept 18 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

“The Book That Moved Me”
A celebration of the stories that touched our hearts, shaped our outlook, and inspired our journeys.

Join us for a very special program celebrating the power of books to shape our outlook, education, and identity.

At this luncheon, our members will take center stage, sharing the stories of

the books that left a lasting mark on their lives—from childhood favorites to transformative reads discovered along the way. Together, we’ll honor not only our personal journeys but also the Club’s legacy of bringing Fort Lauderdale its very first library.

We invite you to come prepared to share a brief story about your book that moved you most. If you’d like, you are also welcome to bring a copy of the book to hold up when you speak or simply to have at your table.

To guide your reflection, consider these questions:

  • What was the book?

  • At what stage of life did it find you?

  • How did it change your outlook, education, or self-identity?

Let’s turn the page together and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and legacy.

Just to add a fun nod to our library and books theme, we plan to go back to school for the luncheon menu, focusing on old school lunchtime favorites!

 See you there!

Ongoing Food Pantry Collections

The Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is proud to support the Fort Lauderdale Food Pantry with ongoing collections of non-perishable food items. Donations may be dropped off at the Club or at Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcome to help families purchase fresh and essential items. Every contribution makes a difference in nourishing our community!

October Bra Collection

This October, the Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is restarting our collecting of new and gently used bras to support women in transition. All sizes are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be brought to the Club or to Core954 in Fort Lauderdale. Together, we can restore dignity and comfort for women in need. Thank you for helping us uplift women in our community!

 Attention Committee Chairs!

Please contact your committee members to welcome them and say thank you for joining. Please refer to Dianne’s last email she sent you with each committee’s members. This is a crucial step to include new members into a service role and help them feel warmly welcomed! 

Committee Chairs:

Building & Environment: Jami Zurita
Arts: OPEN
Community Outreach: Sally Alshouse
Education: DonnaLee Minott
Health & Wellness: Erica Leonard
Hospitality: Annette Ross
Communications: OPEN
Membership: Dianne Congdon

 

Sept 24 – “Night of Women’s Wellness” by Junior League 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Grab your FREE Ticket HERE!

We will have a guided panel discussion with VIP EMCEE Brooke Cavinder https://www.instagram.com/brookecavinder

Dr. Carolina Sueldo, Fertility Specialist/Consultant and Founder of Ceibo Fertility Center https://www.ceibofertilitycenter.com/ (Recently Named Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s 2025 BEST DOCTOR)

Dr Jennyfor  Uzor – Founder and CEO of Allegra Family Pediatrics https://allegrafamilypediatrics.com/

Dr. Jessica Ritch – Dbl. Board certified ObGyn & Minimally Invasive Surgeon & Founder of EnRitched Menopause podcast. https://enritchedmenopause.buzzsprout.com/2038457

Stacy Roberts-Davis, RD, LDN – Founder & CEO of Flavorful Nutrition LLC https://flavorfulnutrition.com/

Followed by 30-minute break out sessions for each Dr and their specialty where smaller groups can gather to discuss and ask more questions.

We will be discussing the topics of:

  • Raising Resilient Girls: Guiding our daughters through puberty with confidence!

  • Breast Health Across Generations: Awareness, Prevention & Education

  • Family Planning, Fertility & Pregnancy: Plan, Prevent or Prepare. A – Z Women’s Reproductive Choices

  • Mastering Menopause: Strategies for Strength & Self Care

  • Mental Health & Wellness for Women Across Life Stages

  • Women’s Nutrition for Every Stage & Age

Performance by A Treble in Paradise A’ Cappella Group https://trebleinparadiseacappella.com/

Raffle and Swag Bags!


Local Women Owned Vendors: 

  • Clean Your Dirty Face

  • Steamy Lit Bookstore

  • Wonderland Boutique

  • Pink Tiki Coffee

  • Links by Alex: Permanent Jewelry

Lynzi Russell, Coordinator
817-706-1518
memberengagement@juniorleagueftl.org

Sept 26 FTL Diaper Bank Presents: “Community Hero Awards Gala” 

 

Join us for an inspiring and elegant evening at the Community Hero Awards & Gala Dinner, where we will celebrate the champions making a difference in the lives of families and in their community. Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Diaper Bank, this signature fundraising event honors individuals, community partners, and organizations that have gone above and beyond to fight poverty in our community.

The evening will feature:
✨ Recognition of our 2025 Diaper Hero Award Honorees
✨ A five star dinner by Chef  Nikol Zarbalas and Open bar with signature cocktails
✨ Live entertainment, music and guest speakers
✨ A silent auction and exciting raffles
✨ Heartwarming stories from families and partners impacted by our work

All proceeds from the event will support our year-round efforts to provide diapers, period products, and essential resources to children, seniors, and families in crisis.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a new friend of the Diaper Bank, this is your chance to come together, give back, and be inspired.

The FLWC has an ongoing sponsorship with the Diaper Bank for our community. Please consider attending as it is a fundraiser.  Click for more info!

 

 

Sept 28 40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Exhibition

 

 

 

Sep 18          Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 24         Women’s Wellness Event / Junior League 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 26          FTL Diaper Bank Community Heroes Awards Gala 6:00 pm @ I T Parker Center, Dania Beach (click for more info)

Sep 28         40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Exhibition 4:00 – 6:00 pm @ clubhouse

Oct 13          Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Feb 14          “Fall in Love with FLWC” Valentine’s Gala 

 

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FLWC News Sept 3, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

9/18 Member Luncheon 

9/24 “Night of Women’s Wellness”

Starlight Wrap-Up w/ Pics

 

Sept 18 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00


“The Book That Moved Me”
A celebration of the stories that touched our hearts, shaped our outlook, and inspired our journeys.

Join us for a very special program celebrating the power of books to shape our outlook, education, and identity.

At this luncheon, our members will take center stage, sharing the stories of the books that left a lasting mark on their lives—from childhood favorites to transformative reads discovered along the way. Together, we’ll honor not only our personal journeys but also the Club’s legacy of bringing Fort Lauderdale its very first library.

We invite you to come prepared to share a brief story about your book that moved you most. If you’d like, you are also welcome to bring a copy of the book to hold up when you speak or simply to have at your table.

To guide your reflection, consider these questions:

  • What was the book?

  • At what stage of life did it find you?

  • How did it change your outlook, education, or self-identity?

Let’s turn the page together and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and legacy.

Just to add a fun nod to our library and books theme, we plan to go back to school for the luncheon menu, focusing on old school lunchtime favorites!

 See you there!

Purchase Luncheon Tickets Here

 

Sept 24 – “Night of Women’s Wellness” by Junior League 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Grab your FREE Ticket HERE!

We will have a guided panel discussion with VIP EMCEE Brooke Cavinder https://www.instagram.com/brookecavinder:
Dr. Carolina Sueldo, Fertility Specialist/Consultant and Founder of Ceibo Fertility Center https://www.ceibofertilitycenter.com/ (Recently Named Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s 2025 BEST DOCTOR)
Dr Jennyfor  Uzor – Founder and CEO of Allegra Family Pediatrics https://allegrafamilypediatrics.com/
Dr. Jessica Ritch – Dbl. Board certified ObGyn & Minimally Invasive Surgeon & Founder of EnRitched Menopause podcast. https://enritchedmenopause.buzzsprout.com/2038457
Stacy Roberts-Davis, RD, LDN – Founder & CEO of Flavorful Nutrition LLC https://flavorfulnutrition.com/

Followed by 30-minute break out sessions for each Dr and their specialty where smaller groups can gather to discuss and ask more questions.

We will be discussing the topics of:

  • Raising Resilient Girls: Guiding our daughters through puberty with confidence!

  • Breast Health Across Generations: Awareness, Prevention & Education 

  • Family Planning, Fertility & Pregnancy: Plan, Prevent or Prepare. A – Z Women’s Reproductive Choices

  • Mastering Menopause: Strategies for Strength & Self Care

  • Mental Health & Wellness for Women Across Life Stages 

  • Women’s Nutrition for Every Stage & Age

Performance by A Treble in Paradise A’ Cappella Group https://trebleinparadiseacappella.com/

Raffle and Swag Bags!


Local Women Owned Vendors: 

  • Clean Your Dirty Face

  • Steamy Lit Bookstore

  • Wonderland Boutique

  • Pink Tiki Coffee

  • Links by Alex: Permanent Jewelry

Lynzi Russell, Coordinator
817-706-1518
memberengagement@juniorleagueftl.org

FLWC Booth @ Starlight Wrap-Up: 

For ten wonderful weeks this summer, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club brought the magic of homemade baking to Holiday Park during Starlight Musicals. Our dedicated Hibiscus Kitchen Bakers spent countless hours in their own kitchens preparing and packaging sweet treats to share with concertgoers. Every Friday, our extraordinary members gathered at 5:30 p.m. to set up the Hibiscus Kitchen booth, and by 6:00 p.m. we were in full swing, selling baked goods, greeting neighbors, and sharing the story of the FLWC. Along the way, we not only raised funds but also made new friends who were eager to support our mission. Thanks to tips, donations, and enthusiastic community support, the bake sale brought in $7,000, proof that a little sugar and a lot of heart can go a long way!

On July 18, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club had the honor of being the featured nonprofit at Starlight Musicals. With incredible teamwork, our members curated eight raffle prizes that had the crowd buzzing and eager to purchase tickets. The excitement was contagious, and the raffle raised an additional $2,500 that evening. For more than five years, it has been a privilege to coordinate this project, and I am deeply grateful to Bank of America and the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation team for their continued partnership. I’d also like to thank the Emcee Walter for always sending the crowd to our booth by touting our delicious baked goods from the stage. This special event not only allows us to share our mission with thousands of neighbors but also helps us raise vital funds to preserve our historic clubhouse. To the ladies who baked week after week, and to the generous donors who provided raffle prizes, thank you.

Together, our Starlight Musicals efforts raised friendship, community awareness and just under $10,000 this summer!

 

 

 

Sep  15         Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 18          Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 24         Women’s Wellness Event / Junior League 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Oct   13        Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

 

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FLWC News Aug 5, 2025

 

INSIDE: 

Final Starlight Night! / Concert Pic!

 

FLWC DESSERT BOOTH at the STARLIGHT MUSICALS 

final Friday is here!

With heartfelt thanks to our incredible Bakers, Sellers, and Facilitators—the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club Starlight Musicals Bake Sale fundraising season wraps up this Friday night!

Let’s make our final night one to remember: A celebration of community, music, and legacy, in memory of our beloved JoAnn, with chicken salad sandwiches, sweet tea (just the way Jo Ann liked it), wine, and a splash of champagne.

We’ll be dancing under the stars to JoAnn’s favorite performers, The Shane Duncan Band, who will be cranking out the tunes starting at 7:00 PM. We’ll also lift our glasses to Ivy Stranahan, our visionary founder and Fort Lauderdale’s very own suffragette.

Please wear all white to honor Ivy’s legacy and help us create a sea of strength and unity. (The photo ops will be stunning—and perfect for our website and Gala PR!)

Bake Sale Crew sets up at 6:00 PM

Music kicks off at 7:00 PM

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and join us for a night full of heart, joy, and remembrance.

Text Dianne if you have any questions 954-684-8841

 

 

 Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa Concert Pic

Last Saturday, August 2, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club brought 20 guests to see 80s music phenoms Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, for an evening of flashback fun with an excellent soundtrack. FLWC extends a special thank you to Gustavo Padrino, Senior Manager of Community Engagement at the Broward Center, for thinking of us and donating the tickets to facilitate our fun night out!

 

 

 

 

Aug  8          FINAL NIGHT Starlight Musical Dessert Booth Fundraiser

Aug 18          NOW on 3rd MONDAY MONTHLY – Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 18           Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse

 

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FLWC News July 28, 2025

 

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Free Concert Tickets / Final 2 Starlight Nights! / Pickleball Fans Offer 

20 Free Tickets to Taylor Dayne & Lisa Lisa Concert

Broward Center for the Peforming Arts has generously donated 20 free concert tickets to the FLWC for THIS SATURDAY NIGHT’S August 2, 2025  concert featuring Taylor Dayne and Lisa Lisa!

Please contact Dianne Congdon if you want tickets: 954-684-8841

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLWC DESSERT BOOTH at the STARLIGHT MUSICALS 

final two Fridays are here!

UPDATE:  We Sold Out last week! Our raffle baskets and ALL our baked goods were a hit!

We are looking to our generous Bakers to refill our bakers racks this Friday with cookies, bars, crisps, pudding and brownies!

So far our sales are at $5000 exactly! Great job team!

Bakers: We charge $3 per Cookie/baked item. Make sure you wrap 3 small OR 2 medium  OR 1 if large.  PLEASE LABEL THEM! Example: “Chocolate Chip/ Oatmeal” etc. especially if your item contains nuts and which kind.  Gluten free has become popular as have pies and fruit cobblers. 

Deliver to Holiday Park at the stage area by 6PM. Earlier drop offs at the Club can be arranged if needed.

Of course we need your help selling and setting up, too!

Please text Dianne if you have any questions:  954-684-8841

 

Event Band Schedule:

 

 

Any Pickleball Players?

The FORT Pickelball Club has reached out to us to host groups of 10.  If we have any Pickleball fans let Annette know so we can respond to them!

 

 

Aug 1, 8          FINAL TWO NIGHTS Starlight Musical Dessert Booth Fundraiser

Aug 13             Board Meeting 6:00 – 8:30 pm @ clubhouse

Sep 18             Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 pm @ clubhouse

 

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FLWC News June 18, 2025

 

INSIDE:  

Starlight Raffle Deadline July 11th! / 40 Over 40 Bombshell Series

ATTACHED:

Raffle Form / Starlight Request Letter

 

FLWC DESSERT BOOTH at the STARLIGHT MUSICALS 

every Friday this Summer through August 8!

This is an annual tradition for our club. We are the sole dessert vendor at these events. Community regulars anxiously await our delicious homemade treats—and many have become highly requested fan favorites!

Bring a blanket or chairs to set up under the stars at this family-friendly Friday night out and enjoy live music and food truck fare—and, of course, our own after-dinner delights!

Each Friday evening features a different nonprofit to run the raffle for that night. On our Friday evening as the featured nonprofit—July 18—FLWC representatives will sell raffle tickets, and at the end of the evening, we will raffle off several gift baskets overflowing with donated delights. We need everyone’s help recruiting donations to be included in our gift baskets, so please see and share the attached donation request form. Our annual proceeds from the raffle help sustain us over the slower summer months, but we need to build great raffle baskets to bring in the big bucks!

July is coming up soon, please deliver all raffle items by July 11th to the clubhouse, or arrange delivery with either DonnaLee Minott 954-547-5077 or Annette Ross 954-401-2007. Please contact DonnaLee or Annette if you have any questions about the items.

Please Deliver Raffle Items by July 11th!

Of course we need your help baking, selling and setting up, too!

Bakers: We charge $3 per Cookie/baked item. Make sure you wrap 3 small OR 2 medium  OR 1 if large.  PLEASE LABEL them! Example: “Chocolate Chip/ Oatmeal” etc. especially if your item contains nuts and which kind.  Gluten free has become popular as have pies and fruit cobblers. Pies or Cakes welcomed! Watch out for frosting that melts though! Bring a MINIMUM of 2 DOZEN if possible, we like the tables to look abundant.

Deliver to Holiday Park off Sunrise behind Parker Playhouse at the stage area by 6PM. Earlier drop offs at the Club can be arranged if needed.

Please text Dianne if you have any questions:  954-684-8841

 

Event Band Schedule:

 

 

40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Photography Session

 

 For more information and to book, contact Penny Fraser directly at www.pennyfraserphotography.com or call 786-970-8843. This is a great opportunity to update your headshot, support FLWC, and get featured in the 40 Over 40 magazine and exhibit!

 

 

June – Aug     Summer Break, no Member Meetings

June 20, 27   Starlight Musicals Dessert Booth Fundraiser

July 4, 11         Starlight Musicals Dessert Booth Fundraiser

July 11              40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Photography Session

July 11              Deliver Raffle Donation Items to Clubhouse

July 18             FLWC Featured Non-Profit @Starlight Musicals

July 25            Starlight Musical Dessert Booth Fundraiser

Aug 1, 8          Starlight Musical Dessert Booth Fundraiser

 

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April 10 Painting Workshop POSTPONED

We apologize for any incovenience, we will be rescheduling the workshop at a later date. Thank you for your understanding!

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FLWC News April 7, 2025

 

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Earth Day Painting Workshop / April Member Meeting & Luncheon / New Member Directory is Here!

April 10 Earth Day Painting Workshop

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:

  • Upcycled Art: Use recycled bottles and jars to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece

  • 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)

  • Guided Painting Session: Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, we will guide you through the process.

  • 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!

 

April 17 Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

Our April Member Meeting & Luncheon is hosted by the Environment Committee.

Our guest speaker is Haley Zurita. She is a Project Developer at Silicon Ranch Corporation, where they focus on implementing solar farms to advance clean energy solutions. Based in Orlando, Haley plays a key role in the renewable energy industry, working to develop sustainable infrastructure.

Growing up in South Florida, Haley attended a high school with an environmental science and Everglades restoration program, which inspired a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship. This led her to the University of Florida, where she earned a degree in Forestry.

With a strong background in sustainability and land management, Haley is dedicated to driving the transition to renewable energy through innovative project development and strategic planning. 

Protein-focused Luncheon will be served by our own Hibiscus Kitchen. Hope to see you there! Click below to buy luncheon tickets.

 

 

 New Member Directory is Here!

That essential FLWC tool, the Member Directory has been updated.  Come to the April Member Meeting on April 17th to get your latest copy, hot off the press!

It will be available while supplies last. See Dianne.

 

 

 

 

Apr 9      Board Meeting @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Apr 10     Painting Workshop @ clubhouse 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Apr 17     Member Mtg & Luncheon @ clubhouse 11:30 – 1:00 pm

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:

  • Upcycled Art: Use recycled bottles and jars to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece

  • 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)

  • Guided Painting Session: Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, we will guide you through the process.

  • 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

 

INSIDE:  

  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

INSIDE:
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 

Decorate the Club for Christmas!

This Thursday 12/5 and Friday 12/6  at 10 am

Calling all Holiday Elves! Do you have a passion for decorating and wish to help adorn our Club for the holiday season?
Please join us this Thursday (12/5) and Friday (12/6) starting at 10 a.m. to transform our Club into a festive wonderland and help bring the season’s magic to life.
Whether you’re an expert at hanging ornaments or just love the holiday spirit, we’d love your help! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a smile.
To volunteer or ask questions, please email fortlauderdalewomansclub@live.com.
Let’s make this season merry and bright—together!
Thank you!
Annette, FLWC President

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