31st Annual Poetry and Essay Contest Awards Night

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On Tuesday, March 7th, we were delighted to honor the winners in our 31st annual Poetry and Essay Contest. The students read their winning entries to an audience of family members, teachers, principals, and club members. Dr. Monica Browne, Superintendent of Upper Saddle River Schools, spoke of the excellence of the students’ entries and of our club’s long standing support of  writing in the schools. She awarded each student with a congratulatory letter from the Board of Education. Jennifer Kenny, Club Education and Contest Chair,  awarded Certificates and Barnes and Noble Gift Cards to the winners on behalf of our club. The students’ work will be on display at the Upper Saddle River Library for the next two months. Winners names will also be engraved on the plaques in the schools. Congratulations to the winners–and to all those students who entered the 2017 contest!

USR CARES Bake Sale

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Come to the USR Fire House on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00-2:00 and help us welcome an important new organization to town.  Along with other clubs and service groups, The Woman’s Club welcomes USR CARES, and applauds its mission to expand the safety net for residents of town who are faced with a catastrophic event or illness.

The kick-off Bake Sale on Saturday  will be held in memory of Denise Casalino. Come purchase a sweet treat and help us welcome  and support USR CARES!

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Cooking Class at From Scratch

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Our members enjoyed working alongside Chef Claudia Rovegno at her restaurant, From Scratch, in Ridgewood. In teams, we began with dessert first–making lemon custard. While that set, we  learned how to cook the main course–Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana, and pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes and string beans. We topped off our culinary adventure  by sharing the fruits of our labor and having a delicious meal together.

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Warm Weather Clothing Delivered to Oasis in Paterson

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The mission of Oasis is to change the lives of women and children by breaking the cycle of poverty through compassionate programs designed to feed, clothe, educate, and empower women and children in need.

A big thank you to our members and the others in our Community who thoughtfully donated new hats, gloves and scarves and gently used winter coats for the ladies at the Oasis Shelter.  Thanks also to Kathryn Hamilton who drove a carload to the shelter!

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Donations Made To Upper Saddle River and Allendale Ambulance Corps

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Our Club was happy to present both the Upper Saddle River and Allendale Ambulance Corps with the proceeds of our November Fashion Show Fundraiser at Neiman Marcus. Checks representing our ticket sales, the generous donation made by Haute Hippie, the Fashion House that sponsored our show, as well as individual donations from attendees were presented by our President, Nona Maher, and our Fundraising Chairs, Jeanine Matthews and Desire Cinotti. Diana Nash, also a Fund Raising Chair, was not able to be present. The members of our club recognize the unselfish time commitment made by the unsung heroes  of the Ambulance Corps who are always ready to help when there is a need. We are proud to support them!

Keep Others Warm Drive for Oasis

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This December, our members are collecting new hats, gloves and scarves and gently used winter coats to keep those who are in need at Oasis warm this winter. We are reaching out to the community as well in our effort to make a difference. Drop off points are Bergen Highlands Methodist Church and the box at the Post Office. We thank everyone who has participated!

 

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Save The Date!

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Save The Date! The Woman’s Club of Upper Saddle River invites you to join us at a Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus in Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, November 2nd at 11 am.
Light fare and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $40 per person and proceeds benefit the Upper Saddle River and Allendale Ambulance Corps. Bring friends and check out the latest Fall and Winter fashion trends!
Reserve your spot today! RSVP by October 26th to Diana Nash (diananash13@gmail.com). Checks can be sent c/o Woman’s Club of USR P.O. Box 645 Saddle River, NJ 07458.