πŸ’œ Walking Together to End Domestic Violence πŸ’œ

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, members of the Woman’s Club of Upper Saddle River joined the Center for Hope & Safety’s Walk Against Domestic Violence at Van Saun Park, standing alongside fellow Federation women’s club members from the Palisades District in support of survivors and their families.

It was a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community, raise awareness, and show our support for an important cause. Every step we take helps remind survivors that they are not alone. πŸ’œ

πŸ₯— A Taste of the Mediterranean! πŸŒΏ

Our members enjoyed a tasty and educational evening learning about the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet!

Morgan Kratzer, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist from Inserra ShopRite, prepared a delicious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad and shared practical tips for making the switch to a Mediterranean-style way of eating. From simple food swaps to healthier everyday choices, we came away with plenty of inspiration to bring home to our own kitchens!

A big thank-you to Morgan and Inserra ShopRite for sharing their knowledge and helping us make healthy eating both delicious and approachable! πŸ’š

Whoo Hoo! State Winners Shine!

πŸ† WHOO HOO!!! Congratulations to our Poetry & Essay writers who earned State-level honors in the NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs Youth Creative Writing Contest! πŸŽ‰

To celebrate their achievements, we surprised the winners with school-wide announcements at Bogert and Reynolds. At Cavallini, the winners were recognized live on Cavallini TV!

We are so proud of these talented students and the creativity, thoughtfulness, and writing skills they demonstrated through their entries. First-place state winners have now advanced to the National Contest!

Our winners are:
Isabella (1st grade) – Second Place
Arjun (3rd grade) – FIRST Place
Reya (5th grade) – Third Place
Solema (6th grade) – FIRST Place
Aushmi (8th grade) – FIRST Place

Congratulations to all! πŸ“šβœοΈ

Wonderful Baby Shower 2026!

πŸŽ‰ Thank you to everyone who supported our Baby Shower Drive! πŸŽ‰

We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for all the wonderful baby items donated benefitting the Lighthouse Pregnancy Center and Children’s Aid and Family Services! πŸ’š. A special shoutout to Dagne Dover for their generous donation of 15 stunning diaper bags and accessories! 🍼✨

Thank you to our members who helped with the collection, sorting and drop-off!

Together, we’ve made a meaningful impactβ€”thank you! πŸ’–

For those unfamiliar:
πŸ‘Ά Lighthouse supports women, men, and teens facing unplanned pregnancies with free, confidential services. They currently run 25 ultrasounds per week and welcomed over 600 babies last year.
πŸ’ͺ Children’s Aid and Family Services providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. Their expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.

What a Great Year-End Celebration!

What a wonderful Year-End Celebration we had Tuesday night at Anona Lake! With a full house, plenty of laughter, and great conversation, it was the perfect way to celebrate another successful club year.

We welcomed and installed Wren as our new Treasurer and and extended our heartfelt thanks to Paula for her dedicated service in the role. We also celebrated our 5-year members, Tamara, Brigitte, Sonia, Paula, and Alex, who signed our treasured legacy tablecloth, a club tradition dating back to 1956.

We also handed out several Federation awards and recognized Alex and Jane on the Federation Honor Roll for their outstanding service.

Thank you to all of our members who helped make the evening so special! Here’s to another wonderful year of friendship, service, and community!

Baby Shower Drive 2026

πŸŽ€πŸ‘Ά Help Us Shower Local Moms & Babies with Love! πŸ‘ΆπŸŽ€

We’re hosting a Baby Shower Collection Drive benefiting Children’s Aid and Family Services and the Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center πŸ’•

Now through June 2, we’re collecting all the essentials for new moms and babies, including:
🍼 Diapers & formula
πŸ‘• Baby clothes (especially BOYS clothes β€” they’re in low supply!)
🧴 Toiletries & baby care items
🎁 Any must-haves for a new mom

Every little item makes a BIG difference for families in our community. Let’s fill the nursery with love! πŸ’—βœ¨