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!
We had an amazing time celebrating at our 38th Annual Poetry & Essay Awards Night! 
With so many incredible submissions, our judges had their work cut out for them—especially with the hilariously heartwarming topic, “What happened to you that still makes you laugh when you remember it?” 
The winning students blew us away as they read their essays and poems to a full house of families, teachers, school administrators, and our members. A big congratulations to all our talented winners: Victoria, Arjun, Leah, Anshi, Michelle, Lucy, Tyler, George, Jackson and Vihaan! 
Want to read the winning entries? For a limited time only, they’ll be on display at our library—don’t miss out! 
November was a creative and relaxing month at the Woman’s Club! Our NeuroArt class, led by the talented Lana Stovbun, gave us the perfect opportunity to let our thoughts wander and de-stress while creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind art. A big thank you to Lana for guiding us through this mindful journey!
For October’s spooky season, the Women’s Club had a fantastic day diving into the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe! Members explored Poe Cottage in the Bronx, where the legendary author spent his final days seeking fresh air and inspiration in what was then the countryside. 
After an insightful tour of his home, no Bronx visit would be complete without a trip to Arthur Avenue! Members wrapped up the day with a delicious meal, enjoying great food and even better company. 
Here’s to more unique adventures and celebrating literary legends together!
Exciting news!
As we officially kicked off this year’s Poetry & Essay Contest, we were thrilled to have last year’s National Contest Qualifiers with us! Ryaan and Rachel treated us to one final reading of their incredible stories. Ryaan was awarded a special recognition certificate, and Rachel proudly received her First Place winner certificate!
Congratulations to both of them!
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!
What do you do with a book set in Chicago and Boston? Why deep-dish pizza and lobster rolls for starters! Our bellies we full while we discussed our August book The Lie Maker. Many thanks to Annie for setting the theme with her delicious food!!!
Wow! Heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to our Back-to-School drive! We collected 18 backpacks and a so many supplies for the children who are victims of abuse at New Jersey Children’s Alliance. NJCA is the Federation’s State Special Project through 2026! Thank you for helping them have a great start to the school year!
THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF UPPER SADDLE RIVER 