News
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!
Poinsettia Sale
Don’t miss this opportunity to decorate your home for the holidays with stunning poinsettias in a variety of colors and sizes. Last year’s popular birch porch pots are back too! Use the form here (PDF) or order online by Friday, November 22. Plants and pots will be available for pickup at the WWC Clubhouse on Wednesday, December 4, between noon and 1 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. Poinsettias make great gifts! Every plant you purchase supports our community service mission.
Holiday Wine Tasting Event
Join your friends at the 12th Annual Holiday Wine Tasting on Saturday, November 16 at the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club from 6 to 8 p.m. The wine specialists from Ruby Tap will have 50 wines to sample, a Riedel wine glass to take home, and amazing bottle discounts so you can stock up for the holidays. Enjoy Tosa’s largest charcuterie table too! Space is limited, so order your tickets online today here!
Holiday Tour of Homes
This year’s Wauwatosa Woman’s Club Holiday Home Tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, features creative seasonal décor at four homes as well as the club’s 1925 Georgian clubhouse building. Admission is $35, and tickets may be purchased online here before December 6. (If you purchase a ticket online, you must pick it up at the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club, 1626 Wauwatosa Avenue, on the day of the tour) Advance tickets are also on sale at Flower Lady, 1469 Underwood Avenue, and Swan Pharmacy, 9130 West North Avenue. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club.
Don’t forget to stop by the giant holiday bake sale on the Club’s first floor!
Sponsors:
Beth Jaworski, Shorewest Realtors
Aletha Champine, Keller Williams
Sandy Jandegian, Shorewest Realtors
Lynn Curran, Coldwell Banker
Christmas Bake Sale
Too busy to finish all your holiday baking? Looking for great hostess gifts? Stop by the Christmas Bake Sale at the Wauwatosa Woman’s Club from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 – during our annual Holiday Home Tour. This is truly a giant bake sale, with holiday-themed cookies, bars, pies, cakes, cupcakes, candies, and novelty treats to suit all tastes. Don’t miss it!
Holiday Party
Kick off the holidays with a delicious dinner with your fellow club members! Don’t miss the Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Western Racquet Club, 1800 Highland Drive in Elm Grove. Enjoy cocktail hour (cash bar) and dinner, followed by caroling and holiday trivia. Use the order form here or purchase your ticket online to select your entree.
Orders are due by December 1.
Book Club – 2024-2025 Book Selections!
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 – All City Read Selection – to be announced
Mar. 24 – Gray Mountain – John Grisham
Apr. 28 – Switchboard Soldiers – Jennifer Chiaverini
May 19 – While You Were Out – Meg Kissinger
WWC Community Donations Address Variety of Needs
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!
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!