LW Woman’s Club celebrates 60th anniversary
The Woman’s Club of Leisure World celebrated its 60th anniversary in April. Over the years the club has donated thousands of dollars through its philanthropy program. It has helped many charities and organizations in need such as For The Child, an organization that provides items for small birthday parties for children whose families are unable to do so; Precious Life Shelter, for unwed pregnant women in need of a safe place to have their babies and get on their feet; Orangewood Children’s Home for runaway youth; Interval House for battered men, women, and children; and We Care, an organization providing assistance and food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. The club also awards two scholarships students at the Golden West College School of Nursing.
This past year, the club donated to the LW Library, the Vision and Hearing Club and the LW CERT group. In the past, the club has donated to the Historical Society, GAF, the Quilters Club, and donated the grand piano in Clubhouse 2.
At the celebration, Sharon Kohn from the Leisure World Hearing and Vision Impaired Club provided a short introduction about what the club offers to make life better for residents suffering from hearing and/or vision loss.
After the talk, Kohn accepted a check from members of the Woman’s Club to help the club meet its goals. The club also presented a check to Precious Life Shelter.
Membership has grown to over 185 women who help support the philanthropy program.
The club hires professional entertainers to perform at its monthly general meetings from October-June. It also holds special events such as bingo, ice cream socials and pizza parties.
Those who want more information about the Woman’s Club of Leisure World should call membership chair Kathy Russell at 949-293-7517.
— Rose Sprague, President
Newly elected and re-elected executive board members for 2023-2024 are Rose Marie Sprague, Sally Fowler, Kathy Russell, Sandy Weinstein and Sue Holbrook.
Sally Fowler, Woman's Club of Leisure World vice president, in front of the member and guest donation table for We Care.
