Donated and Delivered!

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Thanks to the generosity of our members at our 23rd annual June Baby Shower, we were able to collect and donate many needed items to The Center For Hope And Safety and The Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center. Among the items were 142 new outfits sized newborn to 5 T, 17 bags and boxes of diapers, 11 packs and boxes of wipes, and assorted other baby needs like towels, bibs, crib sheets, stuffed animals, pacifiers and sippy cups–even tiny shoes and socks!

We have had a very successful club year thanks to the energy, ideas, and dedication of our members, and we look forward to serving our greater community again in our upcoming 2024-2025 club year!

Annual Baby Shower and Meet and Greet

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We finished off our year with our 23rd annual Baby Shower to benefit moms and babies in need. On a lovely early summer evening, we celebrated with a smorgasbord of food prepared by members at Anona Lake Pavilion in town. We also welcomed prospective members to join us, meet our members, and learn about our club. Thanks to the generosity of our members who donated new baby clothes, diapers, wipes, and other assorted baby items, we will deliver donated items to the Center for Hope and Safety and the Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center.

We have had a very successful club year thanks to the energy and dedication of our members who make our club so special. We look forward to new friendships and serving our greater community together in 2024-2025!

Foodie Walking Tour

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On a beautiful Spring day, members traveled to Nyack, New York for a Foodie Walkng Tour of Nyack’s famous eateries. Along the way, they sampled delicious scones, tasty cheeses, and a vast sampling of Ukrainian food. Topping off the afternoon was an ice cream stop!

Line Dancing

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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!

Summer Beverage Workshop

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Members gathered at Darshana’s home to learn new recipes for summer drinks. It was lovely evening trying different flavor variations. Fan favorites were the orange-basil granita, the frozen mock coffee martini, and the rose milk strawberry trifle. So many yummy recipes!

Palisades Hike

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Did you know that the Women’s Clubs of New Jersey helped to save the Palisades?

Members enjoyed scenic views and beautiful weather as they hiked along the Women’s Heritage trail atop the Palisades. The area is important in the New Jersey Women’s Club Federation’s history. In the 19th Century the New Jersey Woman’s Clubs banded together to legislate the end of quarrying on the cliffs and the preservation of the Palisades. The Women’s Clubs assisted with the funding to preserve the cliffs, parkland, and shore that we now know as a 12-mile-long swath of nature with over 30 miles of trails along the shore of the Hudson River.

Members hiked to the Women’s Federation Monument that was dedicated on April 30, 1929 which commemorates the efforts of the New Jersey Women’s Clubs to preserve this valuable resource for the future.

Club 70th Anniversary Tea

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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.

Bowling Night!

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On our Health and Wellness quest this year, members are getting into new sports! Pickleball and Bowling have been added to the calendar and the leagues at Montvale Lanes better watch out! Members of all proficiency levels had a blast together learning (or perfecting) skills and laughing together! Many thanks to Joan Clifford who arranged the evening.