Members spent an evening line dancing in Mahwah–and we have caught the bug! We plan to continue and we’ve spread the word to invite other members to grab their boots and join us next time. We had so much fun being a little bit country!
Line Dancing
Category: Social
Club 70th Anniversary Tea
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.
Just Coffee
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.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
What a delicious event! Our baking members met on on December 12th laden with dozens of their favorite cookies to exchange. It was a lovely evening compete with a holiday cocktail and conversation before we circled around the table and selected cookies to take home to share with family and friends. Many thanks to Diana Nash for hostessing this festive evening!
Holiday Dinner and Toy Drive
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!
Board and Brush Evening
On November 1st members spent an evening at Board and Brush in Ramsey. What creative women we have! We distressd, we stained, we painted and we enjoyed a few nibbles. Everyone chose their own special project–and they all came out great!
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens Trip
Members celebrated May with a trip to Montclair to view the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. Since 1927, these gardens have celebrated the blooming of Irises of every hue in memory of Frank H. Presby of Montclair who was a leading horticulturist and a founder of the American Iris Society. The gardens were spectacular, and we enjoyed lunch together at Samba, a Brazilian restaurant in Montclair.
Athleta Evening
Thanks to member, Joan Clifford, and our local Athleta for a lovely evening of browsing, shopping, chatting, and wellness. Members enjoyed stretches from the experts at Stretch Lab, gift bags from Sephora, and munched on a fruit and a cheese platter while many chose to add to their workout wardrobe.
Members Kick AXE!
A February outing for members was an evening at Stumpy’s Hatchet House. Members tried their hand at throwing an axe––and many determined women hit the bullseye! It was such fun!
Torne Valley Vineyard Luncheon
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 