WOW seeks to provide its 170+ members the opportunity to learn about their community, support local charitable and civic activities, and socialize in an atmosphere of friendliness and goodwill. Aside from the luncheon meetings held monthly from September through May, WOW members are active in 19 clubs and activities throughout each month. In addition, several activities are planned where members can contribute their time and expertise or enjoy social outings with other members. Examples of these are day trips, fund raising activities and volunteering at our charity.
.... ....A Word from Our President
Hello Ladies.....
October marks a special milestone — the 31st Anniversary of the West Orange Women’s Club! We are so fortunate that this club was founded, as so many of us thoroughly enjoy the friendships, activities, and sense of community it brings.
This month also brings an exciting update — our traditional New Member Tea is evolving into the Welcoming Appreciation Tea. This event will not only celebrate our newest members but also show our gratitude to our Activity Leaders who help make our club so vibrant.
While the focus is on welcoming and appreciation, all members are invited to attend. The Board, along with wonderful volunteers, will be hosting this special event. It is always a lot of fun — though it takes many helping hands! To add to the celebration, we encourage you to wear a festive hat — prizes will be awarded! Invitations will be sent soon, and RSVPs will be required.
I also hope you are participating in one of our many activities and joining us at our Regular Luncheon Meetings. We had such a joyful September gathering — nothing but smiles all around — and October promises to be just as special!
Alice Bergeson, President 248-921-6025
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Membership
Jan Penrose, 2nd VP
While I was at our September luncheon at Cariera's, I couldn't help but notice how we celebrate our Mission Statement of Fun, Fellowship, Philanthropy. We certainly had Fun- the food was great and the pasta bingo gave us a lot to smile about.
Fellowship- I noticed that our seasoned members warmly welcomed our eight newest members ( Jovi Chu, Chris Cobb, Robin Hillen, Rhonda Stanek, Linda Leloudis, Lisa Borowsky, and Melinda Laureno). The conversations never slowed and I saw lots of laughter.
Philanthropy- So many members approached Linda Porter with checks for 8 Waves (this year's charity) with open checkbooks and hearts. I heard conversations of "how can we help?". Ladies, you make me so proud to be part of this group that now totals 173 members.
Please mark your calendars ( Oct 13, 2025) for our Welcoming Appreciation Tea Party at Stoneybrook Recreation Center if you have not already done so. It's important that you RSVP to Alice since Stoneybrook is a gated community. All members are encouraged to attend and to wear a Tea Party Hat!
Jan Penrose, Membership Chair. janpenrose28@gmail.com
Please email me with any changes to your contact information
We now have a Membership Committee consisting of Shari Barker, Patti Williams, Carolyn Conner, Wynne Sirbu, and Cynthia Johnson-Guarino. Some of these ladies will help you find a fun group to sit with at the luncheon. If you would like to join this committee, please let me know.
The 2025-2026 Directory is on this website. Directory. There you can download the most up-to-date member contact information.
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Our next luncheon will be
September 11th at
Cariera's Fresh Italian
1041 S. Dillard St.Winter Garden, FL
Reservations due August 31st
Another exciting event scheduled is a WOW Ladies Cruise. Nov 3-7, 2025 on Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas. Please contact me (Alice B) if you are interested. We still have a few cabins on hold. Fully refundable until August of 2025. Couples are now welcome to join our cruise.
Name sound familiar but can't put a face to it? Check out our member photo album. So far 130+ members have been photographed at luncheons. Sorted by first name, you should be able to put a name with a face. Member Photo Album
Note: If you'd like to update your picture, just let me know at a luncheon and I'll retake it. Photographer, Editor, Webmistress - Barbara Aboushahba
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