We had a very special member at our Poetry and Essay Awards Night! Barbara Ostrom, who will be celebrating an incredible 40 years with our Club this May, joined us for the evening. We took a moment to honor her milestone and had her sign our legacy Club tablecloth—such a special memory to cherish!
This month’s meeting was extra special as we revived an old Club tradition – signing the Club tablecloth! 
Our long-standing members, with 5+ years of dedication, were invited to add their names and become a lasting part of our Club’s legacy. We’re incredibly fortunate to have such a loyal and committed community. Here’s to many more years together! 
Congratulations to: Lucille(13yrs), Joan(9y), Christine L(9y), Jeanine(9y), Diana(9y), Donna(8y), Maria (8y), Christine F(8y), Ann(8y), Linda(7y), Margaret(7y), Sue(6y), and Jane(5y)!
A special thanks to Lucille, Fran, and Jen, who will be embroidering these signatures to preserve them for future generations! 
We truly appreciate their dedication in making this tradition last.
Join us at the Woman’s Club of Upper Saddle River tent during USR Day! Come say hello, learn more about what we do, and discover how you can get involved in our community efforts. We can’t wait to meet you!
Founded in April 1954, club members past and present celebrated the long history of our club that has served our community, fostered new experiences and friendships, and fundraised to make charitable donations for 70 years! Welcomed by President, Alex Asteris, members celebrated on April 7th with a tea at Harmony Tea Room in Westwood. Three past presidents were in attendance as well as new members, longstanding members, and many of those who have been in the club for over 40 years. Photos and memorabilia from our 70 years were displayed, and many took a stroll down memory lane. We feasted on tea time goodies and cut the most delicious anniversary cake! Members played a trivia game based on our club history created by past president, Nona Maher. Ten members answered enough of the 20 questions correctly to earn a prize. It really brought out the competitors and tested memories, but also made members more aware of the accomplishments of our club over 70 years. A lucky member won the door prize of a baseball cap with our club logo. We look forward to our next “70th Anniversary” in six years when we commemorate joining the New Jersey State Federation of Woman’s Clubs and the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs! Many thanks to the team of club members who coordinated this special day.
Club members meet monthly every third Thursday morning at The Mindful Cafe in Ramsey to connect over coffee or tea and breakfast treats. Long-standing and new members enjoy getting to know each other better in a casual setting outside of meetings and events. Tips and stories on all sorts of topics are exchanged! The group varies each month as members find time to stop in. Just Coffee has been very successful since we began it in September.
On December 6th, members gathered at Delpino Restaurant to celebrate the holidays together. It was a festive evening with lots of laughter and cheer! Members contributed unwrapped toys to donate to a townwide toy drive for those in need, sponsored by our sister club, the Saddle River Valley Juniors. Working together we can make a difference!
What a better way to start off our monthly meeting than with PIE! Members brought in their favorite pies, along with the recipe, to create a tasty feast. 
After our official business, we kicked off some fun with engaging speed-networking rounds! It was fantastic to see everyone connecting and sharing stories, creating even stronger bonds within our community.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to all our members and their families. Your support and engagement are the key ingredients that make our community so vibrant and special.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones. 
Cheers to the wonderful friendships we’ve built, and here’s to many more shared moments ahead! 
On October 26th our Membership Committee hosted a Meet and Greet for prospective new members. Members invited friends to come to socialize, and many of our committee chairs were also present to welcome and connect with the prospective members. Our President, Alex Asteris, presented information about our club and our many upcoming events and everyone had a chance to view a video highlighting las year’s events. The evening was well attended and, as a result, we have 4 new members! Many thanks to Fran Nuzzi and Joan Clifford who organized the evening and to Alex Asteris who hosted.
On June 6th we gathered at Anona Pavilion in town to celebrate the end of another successful club year. It was a special evening–our 21st Annual Baby Shower––to benefit Children’s Aid and Family Services and The Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center. Members very generously donated needed baby clothes and supplies. We also welcomed prospective new members, and invested our incoming Club Officers with a Daisy Ceremony. Members shared homemade appetizers and desserts. Our Mayor, Arman Fardanesh, presented outgoing President, Nona Maher, with a proclamation recognizing her years of service to the club and the town. Nona led the Investiture Ceremony for our new President, Alexandra Asteris, Vice President, Jeanine Matthews, Treasurer, Paula Skier, and Secretary, Jane Bodnar. Nona also recognized and thanked all the Committee Chairs who served with her during her 8-year tenure as President. We were happy to welcome three new members!
Members rounded out a very busy October on the 29th with a lovely luncheon outdoors at Torne Valley Vineyard in nearby Hillburn, New York. The weather cooperated and the fall colors in the hillside were astounding. The band, Backyard Pool Party, provided lively music. Many thanks to Joan who organized the day and decorated our table with gourds and flowers––providing the perfect Fall touch.
THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF UPPER SADDLE RIVER 