October 2026 Bingo Party
May 27, 2026 at NCR Country Club
Spring Luncheon with Installation of the 2026-2027 Executive Officers
100+ Women Who Care - "How a Powerful Group of Women Can Make an Immediate Impact on Those in Need."
Pam Browning presented an overview of how the Dayton organization began and their success to date. The Dayton chapter started in 2007 by Kathy Banwort who recruited local women to donate cribs at Dayton Children's Hospital. The group has grown to 250 members who have donated over $1.5 million to local nonprofits.
Thank you to everyone that came out to support CWCC.
Guests from Children's Historical Publishing, a nonprofit organization committed to educating students through culturally relevant and engaging "Learning Activity Books," shared insights about their publications.
Speakers for the CWCC February luncheon at Yankee Trace included three representatives from the Dayton Foundation.
The presentation provided an overview of the history and services available to donors . The Dayton Foundation was founded in nineteen twenty one with two hundred shares of NCR stock and has grown two over one billion dollars in invested funds. Presenters shared the array of investment options, including services for charity, Legacy planning, and estate liquidation. Thank you to our presenters for this interesting and insightful discussion.
Katherin Watson
of Washington Centerville Library
Agatha Christie
Seventy eight members and guests gathered at the Presidential Banquet Center for a Christmas Luncheon and Silent Auction. Teams created 25 baskets for members to bid on. Proceeds raised will support community projects and scholarships.
The CWCC speaker for the November luncheon was Kelly Kempton, development director for Hannah's Treasure Chest. Kelly Shared that HTC has been needing the needs of children for almost 25 years. Kelly shared her appreciation of the many CWCC member who regulary volunteer at HTC.
The CWCC were honored to have Sade' Oyeyemi and Carrie Breitwieser share the mission of the Foodbank. The Foodbank works with a network of 122 nonprofit partner agencies, representing 140 programs across Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties.
To learn more or donate head to their website at thefoodbankdayton.org/
We had another successful fundraiser at City BBQ. Thank you to all that came to support CWCC.
Mayor Brooks Compton Inducted the 2025-2026 CWCC Officers
Ashley Schmitt shared the mission and services of The Humane Society of Greater Dayton.
Suzanne Wehrly and Alex Sperry presented "Saving $ on Timeless Fashions: The Story of Loralei's Boutique"
Rick Willits from WeCareArts with Angela Hellwig CWCC program chair.
WeCareArts has a great mission of empowering healing through art. Visit their store in the Town and Country Shopping Center. You can also check them out at wecarearts.org.
Our December Luncheon at the Presidential was an absolute blast! We were treated to a dazzling performance by Sandy Christie and the fabulous Senior Sensations Dance Ensemble. Plus, we got in on the fun with a split-the-pot raffle.
Angela Hellwig CWCC Program Chair, Erik Collins from Uptown, and JoAnn Rau CWCC Vice President
Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31st, and
has roots in age-old European cultures. Treat yourself to
a delightful and informative presentation on “The History
of Witchcraft” with Katerine Watson, The Outreach
Coordinator at The Washington-Centerville Public
Library.
We raised $1,030 from bingo and $440 from the raffle!