GFWC Woman's Club of Laurel, Inc.

Montgomery County District
Contact : wclaurel@yahoo.com

Organized in 1910. Joined the GFWC and MFWC in 1912

100th Anniversary Group Picture, April 2010

2012-2014 Officers

President: Helen McClung
First Vice-President: Laurie Blitz
Second Vice-President: Dawn Mantua
Third Vice-President: Laurel Cross
Recording Secretary: Diane Hill
Corresponding Secretary: Sam Remsberg
Treasurer: Linda Hammil
Director: Jennifer McLaughlin

Meetings

Regular meetings are held at 7:30 PM at the clubhouse, 384 Main Street, Laurel, MD on the first Thursday evening of each month, September through May, unless otherwise noted.

September 6, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – Welcome Back Salad Supper. Also, there will be a brief presentation by a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association.

October 4, 2012 – Annual Membership meeting. Individuals interested in club membership are welcome and encouraged to attend this meeting. The speaker will be from Neighborhood Acupuncture in Laurel.

November 1, 2012 – Our speaker will be from “Side by Side” in Laurel.

November 29, 2012, 6:30 p.m. – Club meeting. Decorate for Breakfast with Santa, pizza party, gift exchange.

Upcoming Events

September 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m. until noon -- Annual Yard Sale, 16201 Bond Mill Rd., Laurel

September 16. 2012 -- Order deadline for our annual Mum Sale. Beautiful fall flowers—Mums in choice of pink/lavender, white, yellow/bronze or red-- $6.50. Also available this year, mixed pansies in 4” pots, no color choice--$2.50. Pick up Friday, October 5 after 4:00 or Saturday morning, October 6 (or call 301-385-7159 to arrange alternate pick-up time)--15403 Clayburn Drive, West Laurel. To place an order or for more information, please contact CBFolksWL@aol.com

December 1, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – Annual Breakfast with Santa. Reservations required. For reservations/information please email remsberg1@verizon.net or call 301-490-8053 after November 1.

December 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m. -- Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner. Location TBA.

Club News

Picture Above: On the left is one of our ESOL literacy tote bags (for elementary school children); on the right is a "Book Buddy" pillow with book, made for preschoolers who have been identified with developmental delays.

Above are photos taken during our outing to the historic Montpelier Mansion in Laurel.
Left: Club members and guests. We had a wonderful tour and delicious catered luncheon.
Right: This Waterford crystal chandelier hangs in the dining room of the mansion and was donated by WCL in 1978. At that time, it cost the club $900.

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