Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club

March Board Meeting
2025-03-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

March 2025 Member Meeting & Luncheon
2025-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
March 20th Member Meeting & Luncheon

March is Women’s History Month, hosted by our Community 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 Community 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

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April Board Meeting
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

Earth Day 2025 Painting Workshop
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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 2025 Member Meeting
2025-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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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…

May Board Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

May 2025 Member Meeting
2025-05-15 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
May 15 Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

Our May Member Meeting & Luncheon is hosted by the Ways and Means Committee.
“Let’s Dream Big, Roll Up our Sleeves and Fund the Future!”
More info to come!

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

June Board Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

August Board Meeting
2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Note: NOW all Board Meetings will be on 3rd Monday of every month!

September Board Meeting
2025-09-15 18:00 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

September 2025 Member Meeting
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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!
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Night of Women's Wellness Hosted by Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Sept 24 – “Night of Women’s Wellness” by Junior League 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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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

FTL Diaper Bank Community Heroes Awards Gala Sept 26
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00 | FL
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!

40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Exhibition Sept 28
2025-09-28 16:00 - 18:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Sept 28 40 Over 40 Bombshell Series Exhibition

October 2025 Member Meeting
2025-10-16 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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!

October Board Meeting
2025-10-20 18:00 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

November Board Meeting
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

November 2025 Member Meeting
2025-11-20 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
November Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00

November Member Meeting is hosted by our Community Outreach Committee. Our guest speaker is Ivonne Perez-Suarez and she is the Outreach Coordinator, Division of Consumer Services of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She will give an in-depth presentation on the latest in cyber security, scams and things you never thought of including the latest from the FBI. Her presentation is known for its outstanding information and her ability to answer questions of all kinds on the subject of cyber security.

We will have a salute to Veterans as well, as is our tradition. See you there!
Protein-focused Luncheon will be served by our own Hibiscus Kitchen. Click below to buy luncheon tickets.
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Cocktails & Caroling/December Evening Member Meeting
2025-12-18 17:30 - 20:30 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
– 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

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

Join us for an evening of good cheer & holiday on December 18th at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
Please share with your friends and loved ones. The more the merrier!
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January Board Meeting
2026-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

January 2026 115th Birthday Luncheon & Member Meeting
2026-01-15 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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February Board Meeting
2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

February 2026 Member Meeting
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
February 19 Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 @ the clubhouse
Hosted by our Arts Committee!
Arts Committe Chair Grace Kewl-Durfey will present customized concepts for elevating the Club through an on-going, annual series of signature programming. “The Power of Love to Sustain the Club: Exciting Arts & Cultural Opportunities for Service & Support for the Club”

Protein-focused Luncheon will be served by our own Hibiscus Kitchen. Click below to buy luncheon tickets.
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Feb 21st - 11 to 5 pm Chili Cook Off Fundraiser
2026-02-21 11:00 - 17:00 | FL
Feb 21st – 11 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 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 baked items Friday the 20th to the clubhouse.
Contact Dianne if you can bake or help in the booth: 954-684-8841
See you there!

Wellness Wednesdays March 11 & 25 @ the Clubhouse
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
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 2026 Member Meeting
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
March 19 Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 – 1:00 @ the clubhouse
More info to come!

Protein-focused Luncheon will be served by our own Hibiscus Kitchen.
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Arts & Cultural Advocacy Reception March 20, 6 - 9 pm @ clubhouse
2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Join us in downtown Fort Lauderdale for an evening of engagement, community-building, live performances, & refreshments.

Connect with fellow advocates and supporters and link with people in your city and commission districts.
Enjoy live music from the band Beach Club & Friends, and a special performance from “Six The Musical”, by the cast from Florida Children’s Theatre.

The on-going arts and cultural strategy of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club includes advocacy and convening to protect and increase investment in arts and culture.
This reception is a great way to mix and mingle with others making a difference.

Complimentary Admission

SUPPORT FUTURE CONVENINGS

Suggested Donation, $20 per person at the door.

For Event Brite link to reserve a spot click HERE

Wellness Wednesdays April 8 @ the Clubhouse
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Wellness Wednesdays at the Clubhouse!
April 8 & 22 @ 6:00 PM
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.
