Women Of The Western Communities Paint & Wine Fun

By Denise Fleischman - August 11, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities held a Paint & Wine Night on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar in Royal Palm Beach. All proceeds went toward the YWCA Harmony House and the WWC Scholarship Fund. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/08/women-of-the-western-communities-paint-wine-night/

Women's Group To Meet June 8

Women’s Group To Meet June 8

By Town-Crier Editor - June 2, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, June 8 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The meet-and-mingle happy hour begins at 6 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will feature Kathy Stackhouse, an award-winning educator who has been a teacher for 39 years, specializing in reading and language arts.

The group will also be awarding scholarships to some of western Palm Beach County’s finest students after listening to their essays. The meeting will conclude with the installation of the incoming board of directors, performed by longtime member and former president Jo Cudnik.

The meeting’s monthly Harmony House donation will be the last of the season and should be items that children can use to keep themselves entertained over the summer. This could include board games, books, school workbooks, coloring books, crayons and toys.

RSVP to Mair Armand by June 4 at (561) 635-0011.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/06/womens-group-to-meet-june-8/

Women's Group Hosts Spring Fashion Show

Women’s Group Hosts Spring Fashion Show

By Denise Fleischman - May 12, 2017

Women of the Western Communities presented its “Diamonds are Forever” Spring Brunch & Fashion Show on Sunday, May 7 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. KOOL 105.5 morning show hosts Mo Foster and Sally Sevareid served as masters of ceremony, while fashions were provided by Dressbarn and Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon. Hair and makeup was provided by Visions Hair Studio and Michaelangelo Salon. Money raised will be used to support the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House and scholarships for western communities students. For more information about Women of the Western Communities, visitwww.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/05/womens-group-hosts-spring-fashion-show/

Women's Group Brunch/Fashion Show May 7

Women’s Group Brunch/Fashion Show May 7

By Town-Crier Editor - April 21, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities will hold its Spring Brunch, Fashion Show & Auction, “Diamonds are Forever,” featuring the fashions of Dress Barn and Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon with special guest emcees Mo and Sally from KOOL 105.5 on Sunday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). Tickets are $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Reservations are required by Monday, May 1. For more information, or to order tickets, contact Terri Wescott at tmwescott@yahoo.com or Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair.armand1@gmail.com.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/04/womens-group-brunchfashion-show-may-7/

Women's Group Enjoys Wine And Painting Fundraiser

Women’s Group Enjoys Wine And Painting Fundraiser

By Denise Fleischman - April 21, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities held a wine and painting fundraiser on Tuesday, April 11 at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar. K.B. Social Artworking hosted 30 people to paint flowers to benefit the Women of the Western Communities Scholarship Fund and Harmony House. The evening also included a raffle.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/04/womens-group-enjoys-wine-and-painting-fundraiser/

Leslie Gray Streeter Visits With Women's Group

Leslie Gray Streeter Visits With Women’s Group

By Denise Fleischman - April 14, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, April 6 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Palm Beach Post pop culture reporter Leslie Gray Streeter was the guest speaker for the evening. For more information on the Women of the Western Communities, contact Mair Armand at mair.armand1@gmail.com or (561) 635-0011.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/04/leslie-gray-streeter-visits-with-womens-group/

Women's Group To Meet April 6 At Wanderers Club

Women’s Group To Meet April 6 At Wanderers Club

By Town-Crier Editor - March 24, 2017

The April meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held Thursday, April 6 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington.

The meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. for those who can attend. Be sure to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to check in and be seated.

The special guest speaker for the evening will be club favorite Leslie Gray Streeter, the pop culture guru from the Palm Beach Post. Streeter has had some major changes in her life since she last attended a Women of the Western Communities meeting, and it will be interesting to catch up with her.
The monthly donation for Harmony House will be small Mother’s Day gifts that the children can give to their mothers. Some ideas for the donation are: costume jewelry, lotions, colognes, books, purses, calendars, coffee mugs, cosmetics, key chains, fridge magnets, pajamas, slippers and wallets.

Although these donations are not mandatory, club contributions have a big impact on the residents of Harmony House.

RSVP no later than Saturday, April 1 by contacting Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011. Guest fees are $30.

The next fundraiser will be painting night held Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar (11051 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The cost to attend and paint is $35 per person and will include art supplies. Attendees may arrive earlier to eat dinner or have a glass of wine, which will be available during the event. There is a maximum capacity for attendance of 35 people, so RSVP as soon as possible to Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/03/womens-group-to-meet-april-6-at-wanderers-club/

Women's Group Hosts St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser

Women’s Group Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser

By Julie Unger - March 24, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities held a St. Patrick’s Day polo fundraiser event at Polo West on Friday, March 17 featuring arena polo, a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle and more. Proceeds benefited the YWCA Harmony House, an emergency shelter for abused women and their children, and the Women of the Western Communities Scholarship Fund.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/03/womens-group-hosts-st-patricks-day-fundraiser/

Women's Group Learns About Domestic Violence

Women’s Group Learns About Domestic Violence

By Denise Fleischman - March 10, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities held its monthly meeting Thursday, March 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The guest speaker was Marla Galindez, victim advocate and a member of the Domestic Violence Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She spoke about her experiences and advocacy on behalf of victims of domestic violence.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/03/womens-group-learns-about-domestic-violence/

Women's Group Meeting March 2

Women’s Group Meeting March 2

By Town-Crier Editor - February 24, 2017

The March meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held on Thursday, March 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The happy hour/meet and greet will begin at 6 p.m. Be sure to get to the meeting no later than 6:30 p.m. to check in and be seated.

The guest speaker for this meeting will be Marla Galindez, victim advocate and a member of the Domestic Violence Unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. She will speak about her experiences and advocacy on behalf of the victims of domestic violence. She has asked that all attendees wear purple in support. A photo will be taken.

The monthly donation for Harmony House will be cleaning supplies. Some items that would be appreciated would be: cleaning solutions, disinfecting wipes, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, glass cleaner, cleaning cloths, floor products, dish soaps, laundry soaps, Magic Erasers and cleaning sponges.

RSVP for the March meeting no later than Sunday, Feb. 26. The guest fee is $30. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/02/womens-group-meeting-march-2/

Women Of The Western Communities Talk History

Women Of The Western Communities Talk History

By Denise Fleischman - February 10, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Wanderers Club. Guest speaker Joan Manning, first president (1977-78) of what was then the Wellington Women’s Club, brought scrapbooks for members to look at as she spoke about the history of how the Women of the Western Communities came to be. For more information about the organization, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com, call (561) 635-0011 or visitwww.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

http://gotowncrier.com/2017/02/women-of-the-western-communities-talk-history/

YWCA Speaker Visits Women’s Group

By Denise Fleischman at January 13, 2017

The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Jan. 5 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Dr. Mary Cauthen of the YWCA Harmony House spoke about the programs available for women and children who have suffered abuse. Members brought canned goods for the Harmony House pantry. After dinner, there was a raffle. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011.

Women Group Holds Winter Fundraiser

By Denise Fleischman at December 9, 2016 

The December meeting of the Women of the Western Communities was held Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The winter fundraiser meeting featured a Chinese auction with money to be used for scholarships and programs. Members also brought toys and other gifts to donate to the YWCA Harmony House. For more info., e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com, call (561) 635-0011 or visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

Women’s Group Makes Blankets

By Denise Fleischman at November 11, 2016 

Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Members brought food for Thanksgiving baskets being made and delivered to deserving families. Members made blankets for kids to be given to Harmony House. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or 

call (561) 635-0011.

Women’s Group Speaker Explains Guardian Ad Litem Program

By Denise Fleischman at October 21, 2016 | 12:04 am |

Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Wanderers Club. The guest speaker was Guardian Ad Litem Community Outreach Coordinator Kelly Kerr, who spoke about the guardian ad litem program. For more information about the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011.