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HERE'S WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR CLUB
Coming in September, our 2026-2027 club year. We have lots of fun activities and interesting speakers planned for this calendar year. We enjoyed celebrating our 61th Anniversary in 2026 and will continue to be dedicated to our community in the years to come. Hope you will be able to join us!
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GFWC WWC Meeting Dates
Our next General Meeting will be on
Monday, September 28, 2026
13875 Clear Lake Circle, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
See you in September!
Note: There will be no general meetings during June, July and August. Check your emails for information on planned summer activities!
What is the GFWC Woodbridge Woman's Club?
Founded in 1965, the GFWC Woodbridge Woman's Club (GFWCWWC) is a woman's volunteer organization.
WWC is a member of the international General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC).
GFWC is one of the largest volunteer organizations in the world, with its Headquarters in Washington, DC.
The GFWC Woodbridge Woman's Club is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. All fundraising proceeds support our approved Woodbridge Community Service Programs. Tax ID-54-1036896.
email: Woodbridgewomansclub.org@gmail.com
Annual dues are $45 dollars a year if paid by check
and $47.00 if paid via our square payment below.
Checks can be sent to Carol Bowen
at 3604 Eagle Rock Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192
To pay via credit card, click on the Pay Now link below.
We are HALF WAY to SOLD OUT. GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE THEY LAST!! Fun event with live music & sing along, quirky tea facts, & exciting Silent Auction...Dixie Bones, Chuys, The Spot, & more!
To pay via credit card for the Autumn Tea, click on the link below
First Activity of the Summer 2026
A Tour of Rippon Lodge
The Woodbridge Woman's Club group had a wonderful field trip to Historic Rippon Lodge, right here in our backyard in Woodbridge, dating back to circa 1747. The club members enjoyed the information provided by the tour guides and it was a fun way to experience what life was like back in that era! The property is open for tours Friday- Monday 11am-4pm. Admission is only $5. A wonderful way to celebrate America's 250th birthday this year! There are more pictures under the Summer Activities section above. For more information, you can go to https://www.pwcva.gov/department/historic-preservation/rippon-lodge
BUNCO Fundraiser
Our last general meeting for the season was held on May 18, 2026. It was also our BUNCO Fundraiser. We played several games of Bunco rotating tables after each game. That way we got to meeting and greet with other members. There were prizes for Most Buncos, Most Wins, Most Losses, Middle of the Road and Last Bunco of the day! It was a lot of fun and we made some money for our club. Thanks to all who participated!!!
Woodbridge Woman's Club and Lake Ridge Garden Club
Hope Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Hope Garden Ribbon Cutting was a beautiful success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the opening of the Hope Garden, inspired by the message: “Where Flowers Bloom, Hope Grows.”
This meaningful project, created by the Garden Club of Lake Ridge and the GFWC Woodbridge Women’s Club, was designed to support mental wellness and provide a peaceful place for reflection, healing, and hope within our community.
We are grateful for the support of Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center and Prince William Parks & Recreation for helping bring this vision to life.
A special thank you to our wonderful speakers:
Pat Victorson, Board President of NAMI Prince William County
Kat Fish, General Manager of Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center
Guests also enjoyed painting rocks with uplifting and inspirational messages that were placed throughout the garden A heartfelt activity that added even more color, encouragement, and community spirit to this special space.
The day was filled with community spirit, encouragement, and appreciation for the importance of mental wellness. We are proud to share these special moments from the ribbon cutting celebration and thankful to everyone who helped make the Hope Garden possible.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WWC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!!!!
WOODBRIDGE SENIOR HIGH RECIPIENT
At the Woodbridge Senior Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 18th, the Woodbridge Woman’s Club proudly presented a $1,500 scholarship to Caden Brown.
As he begins his next chapter at Virginia Tech, we celebrate his accomplishments and all that lies ahead.
May this scholarship serve as a reminder of all he has achieved and the many meaningful contributions still to come.
Congratulations, Caden Brown, and best wishes for continued success.
POTOMAC SENIOR HIGH RECIPIENT
Potomac Senior High School Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 14th and on behalf of the Woodbridge Woman’s Club it was my distinct privilege to present this scholarship of $1,500.00 to Daniela Amaya Bonilla, a CTE student whose hard work, determination, and promise have inspired all who know her. As she pursues a career in hospitality at ECPI University in Richmond, VA, we celebrate not only her achievement thus far, but also the bright future that lies before her. May this scholarship serve as a meaningful reminder of all you have accomplished and of the many remarkable contributions you are yet to make.
Congratulations Daniela Amaya Bonilla.
On May 11, 2026, several WWC members provided breakfast from Panera to the teachers at Featherstone Elementary School for Teacher Appreciation Day! The teachers and all the staff members appreciated recognition of this day!
WWC SPONSORS TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!
At our April 20, 2026 general meeting, we held the installation ceremony of our newly elected officers. Past President Phyllis Zimmerman conducted the Installation of GFWC WWC Officers of 2026-2028. Each officer was presented with a candle and a red rose. The new officers are: Pam Montgomery - President, Lori Post - Vice President and Joy Ensley, Treasurer. We are happy to announce that Betty Shanley has accepted the post of Secretary and was installed at our May 18 general meeting. Congratulations to our newly elected officers!!!
Our club sponsored Bus Shelter in coordination with Keep Prince William Beautiful Adopt-A-Shelter program had their panels installed recently. The artist did a beautiful job. The bus shelter is located on Old Bridge Road and Troupe Street in front of the Chic-fil-A. Thanks to the hard work and perservence of our Environment Chairman, Kathy McNeely. A dedication ceremony is being planned and more information will follow.
Several of our club members attended the GFWC Virginia Northern District Annual Meeting on March 21, 2026. The GFWC Viginia District newly elected officers were installed at this meeting. At this meeting, Kathy McNeeley was given an Environmental Honorary Mention Award for her efforts in Environment (Bus Shelter project). Also receiving an award was Pat White, who received the Women’s History Honorary Mention Award for her efforts as the Club's Parliamentarian/Women's History Chairman.
After a rough winter and several zoom general meetings, our March 23rd general meeting was finally in person!!!! We were able to have a new member induction, a speaker and to celebrate our 61st Anniversary which was March 15th! Happy Anniversary Woodbridge Woman's Club!!!!
The speaker for our March 23rd, 2026 meeting was Sandy Steeves, Supervisor of Volunteer Services, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. She explained the new "Food Farmacy" being set up to address food scarcity and access to healthy foods for any person admitted to Sentara Hospital who meets the criteria. They are also continuing to collect books for the book cart. Our members brought books to the meeting which were collected and donated to the book cart.
On March 23rd general meeting, induction of our new member Patty Plumber was completed. She was presented with her rose, candle and WWC Membership Pin. Welcome Patty!
January/February 2026!
Due to the major snow storm that provided the area with "snow-crete", the club has not been able to meet in person. But, that didn't stop us since we have the power of Zoom Meetings to keep us in contact and able to conduct the business of planning activities and events for our club. We held our January 2026 and February 2026 general meetings via Zoom.
Our February speaker, Gabrielle Tibbs, Director of Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries graciously joined us at our Zoom meeting. She provided us with an informative description about the Streetlight Ministries, who they serve and how the community can help. Our club has been involved in their Hypothermia Shelter program for the homeless this winter. From the generous donations of our WWC members, we were able to provide hypothermia packets that contain thermal socks, snack foods, water, hand warmers and other personal items. We also donated some crochet hats made by one of our members. We will continue to support the ministry as needed in the coming year.
Pillows and Ports 2026
Pillows and Ports 2026
The pillow makers are back to business after the holiday season. They continue to provide heart pillows and port pillows for cancer and cardiac patients at Sentara. Pillow making sessions are at the Sentara Cancer Resource Center twice monthly at 10AM (Room 225, Century Building). They were a little behind due to the nasty snow storm in January and lingering ice and snow. But now that the weather is improving, they will be back to meeting twice a month to provide more pillows and ports. This has been an on-going community project and has provided the cancer and cardiac patients with hundreds of pillows in the past years. They average about 10 finished pillows and 10 finished ports which are delivered to various cancer and cardiac offices after each meeting. Members are welcome to join in and no sewing skills are necessary. They have jobs for sewists, stuffers and stichers! There are lively conversations while they put the pillows together. More information can be found in the club monthly newsletter under Health and Wellness.
Holiday Luncheon 2025
A wonderful holiday luncheon was had by all. Brittany's Restaurant provided delicious menu items and we played holiday trivia games with prizes!
GFWC Holiday Open House
Several of our members attended the beautiful Holiday Open House at GFWC headquarters in DC on Dec. 10th. The lady in the blue dress is Suellen Brazil, GFWC International President. They had a great time and enjoyed visiting the beautiful historic house!
Holiday Market
On Saturday November 22, 2025, the Woodbridge Woman's Club participated in the Woodbridge HS PSO Holiday Market. We had a table where we answered questions and provided information about our club to interested visitors. We sold raffle tickets for a gift basket filled with holiday items and several gift cards to local merchants. Proceeds from our raffle will go to our HS Scholarship program.
60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
At the WWC General Meeting on March, 17, 2025, our club celebrated its 60th year anniversary. Several special guests including local Prince William District Supervisors spoke about our club and its contributions to the local community over the years. The Supervisors in attendance were: Chair Deshundra Jefferson:, Margaret Franklin, Woodbridge District, Supervisor Kenny Boddye, Occoquan District, Supervisor Victor Angry, Neabsco District, and PWC School Board Vice-Chair Tracy Blake. Also in attendance was Yvonne Senning, GFWC Northern District President, Karen Attreed, GFWC Woman's Club President of Bel Air and several former WWC Club Presidents (Barbara Walvius, Pat White, Joyce Jolly and Phyllis Zimmerman). The club provided sandwiches and cake for all the attendees and numerous photos were taken.
We had a wonderful time commemorating 60 incredible years of our club's dedicated service to the community. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this milestone celebration so special.
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