News and Events

Curious on what’s New with the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club? You’ve come to the right spot! Catch up with all the latest news and happenings at WWC!

Spring Flower Sale

Spring Flower Sale

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! Go to the order form here.

Pastels, Petals and Pearls Fashion Show

Pastels, Petals and Pearls Fashion Show

  1. 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 now sold out.

Silver Sponsor
Design Vision Optical
Bronze Sponsors
Bunzel's Old-Fashioned Meat Market & Catering
Felsings Service, Inc.
Red Rose Dentistry
Shallow Jewelers
Swan Pharmacy
May 1st Luncheon Meeting

May 1st Luncheon Meeting

Please join us for our last general meeting of the year and enjoy a delicious salad buffet prepared by the board. The program begins at 11:30 with the awards ceremony for our six scholarship recipients. After lunch, the general meeting will include a board presentation of this year’s accomplishments and the budget for the upcoming year. We will review and vote on the bylaws. (Check the eblast for the link to the proposed bylaws changes.)
 
The cost is $10, payable at the door. Please RSVP to Mary Gerhardt no later than April 25.
2025 May Installation Luncheon – May 15th

2025 May Installation Luncheon – May 15th

Join us for our traditional May Luncheon and Installation of New Board Officers on Thursday, May 15, at Blue Mound Country Club, 10122 W. North Avenue. The Social Hour begins at 11:30, with lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy your choice of:

Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, house-made croutons, shaved parmesan, classic  Caesar dressing
OR
Chicken Saga Salad: Mesclun greens, Saga blue cheese, pecans, dried cranberries, diced apples & pears, red wine vinaigrette

Accompanied by rolls and butter, French silk pie, coffee & tea.

Tickets are $45. Pay by check at the club or online here. Reservations are due no later than May 8.

New members to be installed:
President – Mary Gerhardt
First Vice President – Pat Faherty
Second Vice President – Laura Skoff
Recording Secretary – Jan Blooming
Treasurer – Barb Schumacher
Book Club — 2024–2025 Book Selections!

Book Club — 2024–2025 Book Selections!

Join Us for Great Reads & Lively Conversations!

We have an amazing year filled with thought-provoking books and engaging discussions in both our daytime and evening book clubs! It’s a great way to connect, unwind, and share your love of reading with fellow members! Whether you’re a longtime book lover or just looking for a relaxed way to meet new friends, we’d love to have you.

Afternoon and Evening Book Club Meetings

When: 4th Monday of the Month
Time: Afternoon 1:00 – 2:30 pm   |   Evening 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: WWC Clubhouse

Mark Your Calendar!  Book Club Selections for 2024–2025

Sep. 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  | (date changed due to Memorial Day)

Summer Evening Book Club Meetings

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Location: WWC Clubhouse (We’ll be meet on the patio if the weather is nice!)

This summer, our evening book club will feature three fantastic reads— a classic novel, contemporary fiction, and a book of Short Stories. We’d love for WWC members to join in these fun, casual summer sessions.

Join us at one or all of our Summer Evening Book Club meetings

Jun. 23:  The Age of Innocence — Edith Wharton
Jul. 28:  Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow — Gabrielle Zevin
Aug. 25:  Signs of the Imminent Apocalypse: And Other Stories — Heidi Bell*

*SPECIAL EVENT! Meet author Heidi Bell, she will be joining us on Monday, August 25 as she joins us to discuss her book of short stories!

Have questions? Reach out to: Carolyn Mitchell (Afternoon meetings) or Barb Schumacher (Evening and Summer meetings) — they are both happy to help!

Exciting Reads Ahead! Stay tuned for our 2025–2026 Book Club Selections — we’ll be announcing them in May! Can’t wait to read with you!

Pill Vial Collection for Bread of Healing Clinic

Pill Vial Collection for Bread of Healing Clinic

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!

WWC Community Donations Needs Your Help!

WWC Community Donations Needs Your Help!

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!