Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club

October 2025 Member Meeting
2025-10-16 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Luncheon Tickets

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.
Luncheon Tickets

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!

March Board Meeting
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States

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.
Purchase Luncheon Tickets Here

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.

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

April 2026 Member Meeting
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
April 16 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Clubhouse
April’s meeting is hosted by our Conservation Committee with Jami Zurita as Committee Chair.
Guest speaker will be Suzee Bailey, Founder/CEO Residents for Resilience. At R4R, their motto is: “It’s hard to care about what you don’t know about.” They are committed to bridging the resilience information gap between government leaders, scientists, experts, and residents—particularly around safe, clean drinking water, restoring the health of our waterways, and advancing thoughtful approaches to flood mitigation and storm resiliency.
More Info To Come!

Protein-packed brunch menu prepared by Hibiscus Kitchen.

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

April 23 7-9 pm The Music Market in Motorsports: An Interactive Panel Discussion
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
April 23 7-9 pm The Music Market in Motorsports: An Interactive Panel Discussion

You don’t have to be a Ludacris, T-Pain, or Nepo to get in this game. We built a door. Walk through and create your own lane.
During this session you will learn about the world of drifting and different ways you can position yourself in an industry valued at $799.2 million in 2024 and projected to reach $1.5 billion by 2035.
Drifting in the US is rooted in grassroots, underground, and authenticity. Just like music, most of its people have to self-finance their professional pursuits, and they both overlap in the entertainment, film, fashion, and lifestyle industries. With these qualities, it makes sense to bring these sectors together to build bridges and leverage resources for mutual benefit.
Formula Drift is the premier North American professional drifting series. The is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to engage with one of its national leaders, the legendary Chris Jackson, owner of US Drift Circuit, the nationally designated sanctioning body of Formula Drift for the State of Florida.
You’ll hear perspectives from drivers, corporate sponsors, and music industry professionals about where they’re excited to cultivate opportunities. We’ll also feature a great example of a collaborative project between music and drifting that happened organically.
The Creative Industries Business Chamber™ is an incorporated, start-up not-for-profit, operating by word of mouth, serving community while simultaneously building infrastructure.
The for-profit value of this session is $100 per person. We’re inviting you for $25, with 30% of our earnings contributing to preservation a venue on the national register of historic places, the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club.
Click for more info/Event Brite Link

May 2026 Member Meeting
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
May 21 – Member Meeting & Luncheon 11:30 to 1:00 pm at Clubhouse
May’s meeting and luncheon will be focused on Women’s Wellness Month.
More Info To Come!

Protein-packed brunch menu prepared by Hibiscus Kitchen.

SHUCK YEAH! Wine & Oyster Shell Art Night
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | FLWC, 20 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, United States
Join Jamileth Zurita, Conservation and Building Chair of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, and fellow conservationists on Thursday, July 23, for an evening for an evening of creativity, connection, and purpose as we transform recycled oyster shells into beautiful works of art.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking for a fun night out, this event is for you!
Early Registration: $30
At the Door: $40
