March Evening Program: What’s the Latest at County Grounds Park? — Special Guest: Jonathan Piel

All are welcome to join us for the last evening program of the 2024–2025 club year. On Tuesday, March 25, at 7 PM, Jonathan Piel of Friends of County Grounds Park will give a presentation on The History and Development of County Grounds Park.

Jonathan helps champion the preservation of the County Grounds Park by connecting people with its rich past as a historic place of healing for Milwaukee County’s mentally ill. Jonathan addresses a very sensitive topic in accessible ways for people of all ages, using first-hand accounts from historical administrators and patients. Participants will come to appreciate the challenges of delivering humane care for the mentally ill from the 1850s forward. The presentation will also feature the impact that women had in the very early years of Milwaukee’s public medical health care, and will include many historic photos, maps, and onsite 1950s film clips. You’ll never look at Wauwatosa’s County Grounds Park, Sanctuary Woods, or compassionate mental healthcare the same way again.

Spring Flower Sale: April 1st

Order your spring color April 1st! We’re offering hanging baskets, patio pots, and flats for planting—all top-quality flowers from a woman-owned business. Place your order from April 1 to May 2. Orders will be delivered on Friday, May 9 from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. Just in time for Mother’s Day!

Antiques Clubshow! / Thursday, April 3 

The Club’s History, Landmark and Museum Committee will host a mini Antiques Roadshow-type event with appraiser Eric Grossmeyer on Thursday, April 3; refreshments at 12:30 p.m., program starting at 1 p.m. Members have submitted antiques and vintage collectibles, and Eric will identify and value them. The public is invited to come and watch the appraisals!

Pastels, Petals and Pearls Fashion Show: Thursday, April 24

Don’t miss the most-anticipated event of the season! This year’s Fashion Show will feature styles from three local Wauwatosa stores: Flannel Fox, Salamander and Shop Privy.

• Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for wine, appetizers, raffles, and a silent auction.
• At 6:30 p.m., Lisa Kay Catering will serve a sit-down dinner.
• Fashion show will follow, with a live auction between sets.

Pastels, Petals and Pearls is for members and their guests only. Tickets are $75 and are available here with a credit card, or payable by check at the Club.

There is limited seating, with tables for eight. Sitting with friends? Have one person from your group email kathyoelstrom@yahoo.com with the names of those who’d like to sit together.

We had some great reads and lively conversation this year at both the daytime and evening book clubs. The evening club will be reading three books over the summer and invite WWC members to join in the summer sessions from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the club house.  Contact Barb Schumacher with any questions.

Mark Your Calendar!  Book Club Selections for 2024-2025

Sept. 23: America’s First Daughter — Laura Kaye & Stephanie Dray
Oct. 28: Ordinary Grace — William Krueger
Nov. 25: Courting Mr. Lincoln — Louie Bayard
Jan. 27: The Women — Kristin Hannah
Feb. 24: What the Tide Leaves Behind — Malcolm McDowell Woods (Tosa’s All-City Read)
Mar. 24: Gray Mountain — John Grisham
Apr. 28: Switchboard Soldiers — Jennifer Chiaverini
May 19: While You Were Out — Meg Kissinger

We’re collecting pill vials for the Bread of Healing Clinic. Empty pill vials with the labels removed can be drop off in the container found by the elevator in the club, or they can be dropped through the club’s mail slot. You are recycling your bottles – and saving the clinic money. Winners all!

Your Donations Are Needed!

The Community Service Committee invites you to participate in all of these collections:

Seeking School Supplies for Tosa Schools
Please donate these frequently used items to support Tosa teachers. We are collecting Kleenex, paper towels, Clorox wipes, printer paper, Post-it notes (all sizes), pencils and pens.

Give the Gift of Warmth
Sweaters, coats & blankets are being collected for Tosa Cares. A collection box is in the lounge for your new or gently used items through October. Please clean out your closet and pass along some warmth. Questions, please contact Doreen Horak at 414-774-9480.

Ronald McDonald House
Throughout the year, we will continue to collect pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House, empty pill containers with labels removed and food for Tosa Food Pantry.

Bring your donations to the next club event. Thank you!