The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase

12/08/2023

The Literature Section of WCCC hosted a fundraiser luncheon on December 6, 2023. Our featured speaker was Emily Franklin, author of The Lioness of Boston. The historical novel centers on the life of art collector and museum founder Isabella Stewart Gardner. Ms. Franklin was a lively presenter, and she had us in her thrall as she beautifully read a passage from this recently published work. The event was well attended, and its proceeds will benefit the Club’s scholarship program. We do good work at the Club!

12/08/2023

December 7, 2023: Tonight, WCCC club members gathered for another Dine Around event, this time at Urban Roast. Before dinner, some members met up for some shopping at the Downtown Holiday Market. The entrance to Urban Roast was festive and welcoming. Have a look.

12/07/2023

12/02/2023

November 30, 2023: Field trip! Did I hear someone say field trip?! Indeed! On Thursday, members of the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase ventured to downtown Washington for a visit to the National Gallery of Art. The trip was organized by the Everything Art section’s Betsy Sanford. Thanks, Betsy! The Rothko exhibition was a highlight! We have fun at the Club!

11/28/2023

Looking for some holiday family fun?! Gather the kids and join us at The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase for a visit to Santa’s Workshop. There will be food, photo opportunities, up-and-running train sets, and chances to chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus in this run up to the big day! Tickets are available on the Club’s website. See you on either December 9th or December 10th for a terrific time!

11/19/2023

November 16, 2023: New and longtime members of WCCC gathered for dessert and coffee, as well as for a few “getting to know you” games on a sunny, fall afternoon— an event which we call “Member Minutes.” We have fun at the Club!

11/17/2023

November 9, 2023: WCCC was “in the house” at the Fillmore for the Community Bridges’ Girl Legacy 2023. “Community Bridges empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and health young women,” and “has been serving girls and families in Montgomery County since 1997.” WCCC has provided support for this signature recipient of philanthropy for some time, and members of the Club’s Executive Committee were on hand to cheer the girls of Community Bridges on. These girls are on fire! We had a great time, and were inspired by their successes to bid during the fundraiser silent auction or otherwise to contribute to the work of Community Bridges. Pictured are Jane De Angeli, Wilsonia Cherry, Nancy Wright, Melissa Watts (President), and Maria Elena Singleman. Can’t wait for next year’s event!

11/16/2023

ICYMI (In case you missed it), the Everything Arts Section of The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase hosted an Artisan Craft And Gift Fair on Sunday, November 10, 2023. The event was quite well attended, as the views from the parking lot suggest. Inside the clubhouse, artisan crafts of all kinds—from mini terrarium sculptures, to laser-cut charcuterie boards, to fused glass jewelry, to papier-mâché Christmas tree ornaments, to colorful high-fired ceramic pieces, to hand-made note and greeting cards, to articles of clothing made from hand-woven fabrics—were available for purchase. Holiday shopping was in full swing at this community event! Proceeds will underwrite some of our philanthropic efforts. So, pencil in this activity on your calendar for next year, as plans are afoot for a reprise.

11/15/2023

November 15, 2023: The General Meeting of The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase provided updates on Club activities, including a report on the well-attended, highly successful community event/fundraiser, Mystery Mansion 3.0, as well as plans for the upcoming community event/fundraiser, Santa’s Workshop. After a tasty lunch, members and their guests were treated to a fascinating lecture on “The Wine Appreciation Journey: Origins, Process, and Tasting,” delivered by wine aficionado Tom Mierzwa. We learned a lot, and our lucky Club Treasurer, Nancy Wright, won the door prize—a bottle of one of Tom’s favorite wines! We have fun at the Club!

11/12/2023

About last night, November 10, 2023: The monthly Happy Hour/Potluck Dinner events are great opportunities for members of the WCCC and their guests to get together informally for food and fun. Lively exchanges over drinks and snacks paved the way for more on-depth discussions when we sat down to dinner—wonderfully prepared dishes that members had brought to share. We were happy, too, to have Richard Sherman (husband of Immediate Past President Andrea Sherman) resume his role as the potluck’s “Master of Humor”; he had many-a-joke to offer as we ate our desserts. Thanks to Janet Novotny, Marlene Kaplan, and Laurie Mical for their leadership with this activity. We have fun at the Club. Join us next time—there may be square dancing to work off the great food!

11/07/2023

Helpful hints ladies 🧡

11/06/2023

November 2, 2023: “Dine Around”? Did I hear someone say “Dine Around”? Members of the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase gathered for some food and fun at The Hunter’s Hound. The conversations (what to get one’s twenty-something grandchildren for Christmas, how much fun this year’s Mystery Mansion was, what is your book club reading, etc.) were lively, the Irish food was tasty, and the Guiness was cold! A good time was had by all!

11/06/2023

Join us at The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase for the Artisan Craft And Gift Fair.

10/27/2023

Thursday, October26, 2023: The Mystery Mansion 3.0 is underway! Good times, for sure! One could get lost in the mansion, but if you emerge, there are donuts, s’mores, and hot chocolate awaiting you. If you haven’t had a chance to visit, I encourage you to do so, as it’s fun for younger and older, alike. Tickets are still available at www.mysterymansion.org.

10/23/2023

Sunday, October 22, 2023: Longtime WCCC member and Music Section Chair Ann Joseph was honored by Story Tapestries, a nonprofit that provides free arts training and activities to youth and Seniors, with a lifetime achievement award! Here are some scenes from the event, during which Ann also performed on her instrument, the piano. Several WCCC members were on hand to cheer Ann on! Congratulations!

10/22/2023

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the “night shift” was busy making s’mores kits for the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase annual FUN-raiser, Mystery Mansion. Won’t you join us for a “spooktacular” good time, October 26-29, 2023? Tickets may be purchased at www.MysteryMansion.org. See you there!

10/19/2023

Boo! Members of The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase are busy preparing for next week’s Mystery Mansion and Bonfire Bash, a family Halloween event for kids 5-12, and Halloween fans of all ages. There will be a haunted house, music, popcorn, s’mores, and just an all around good time. Come join us! Tickets for the fun (October 26-29, 2023) can be obtained at www.MysteryMansion.org.

10/19/2023

General Meeting on Wednesday, October 18. Guest speaker Arianna Ross, CEO of Story Tapestries.

10/12/2023

‘Trying to scare up some Halloween fun? The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase is hosting its annual fall event, Mystery Mansion, again this year. Tickets for this event for kids 5-12 and Halloween fans of all ages can be obtained by visiting the website www.mysterymansion.org.

10/10/2023

Are you ready for some Halloween fun? The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase is hosting its annual fall event, Mystery Mansion, from October 26-29. For some scares, some food, some music, and a lot of fun, plan to join us for this year’s haunted house and bonfire bash for kids 5-12 and Halloween fans of all ages! Details and tickets may be found at
www.MysteryMansion.org. ‘Hope to see you there!

10/06/2023

October 5, 2023: Field trip?! Did I hear someone say “field trip”?! Indeed! Members of the Garden Section of the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase took a little drive out to the country to Kingsbury’s Orchard in Dickerson, Maryland, this week. We enjoyed a fascinating lecture by orchard owner Gene Kingsbury on the joys of running an apple orchard business. He discussed some of the recently harvested varieties—some are best for cooking, while some are great for just eating—and we were able to chose from among them for purchasing. Some of us even bought some Asian pears that were available. Thanks, Gene, for a lovely visit!

Afterwards, most of us re-assembled at Cugini’s Restaurant in Poolesville for a delicious lunch and lively conversation. The dominant topic? How to distribute (Do I dare say, get rid of?) a lifetime of “stuff” as we downsize. It’s an on-going conversation. See you next time?

10/06/2023

Coffee?! Did I hear someone say “coffee”?! The Memberships Committee of The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase hosted a coffee for prospective new members on Thursday, October 5, 2023. A fun time was had by all on the terrace. Have a look.

09/21/2023

FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB

The Friday Morning Music Club is hosting an event in September!
The Friday Morning Music Club returns to the WCCC with a live concert on Friday September 29. There is no charge and the public is invited.

A frequent guest at the Woman’s Club, the FMMC has been part of the musical scene in the area for 133 years.

Free and open to the public. Join us! And invite your friends and neighbors.

The program is:



FMMC Program

NOON

Songs by Franz Schubert and Josephine Lang

Polly Baldridge, Soprano

Vicki Bragin, Piano

Concerto in the Italian Style, BWV 971, by J.S. Bach

Steven Schwarz

Rhapsody by Edward Baghdassarian:

Christine Kharazian, Violin, Andrew Kraus. Piano

There will be an informal reception following the concert.

The Woman's Club is located at 7931 Connecticut Ave. There is plenty of free parking behind the Clubhouse off Dunlop Street.

All guests are welcome. Please show up to the club before the event starts at noon. Proceed to the auditorium where the performance is taking place.

7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-652-8480

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09/12/2023

September 7, 2023: The Garden Section of The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase held a fundraising tea, to support the Club’s activities, programs, and scholarships. Designed by Section Co-Chairs Barbara Evans and Terry Blank, the Garden Party Tea featured garden-themed treats, as well as a fascinating presentation by Bethesda Beekeeper Maureen Janis-Mick, “Save The Bees.” Barbara Evans even sported a festive hat—featuring a bee pin—for the occasion. A good time was had by all.