Upcoming events
Wreath across America
December 15th, 2018
On December 15th, 2018 at noon, the Herndon Woman’s Club will honor our many Veterans who are buried in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery by participating in the National Wreaths Across America Day.
Officially established in 1882, Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery is the final resting place of several hundred veterans, dating back to the Civil War. Fifty seven years later, the Herndon Woman’s Club was established. Since 1939 they have united women in our community -- through volunteerism and fundraising -- to support various local, state, national and international causes.
The Wreaths Across America organization is dedicated to spreading the message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. One way they do this is to coordinate wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington, as well as at other locations in all 50 states.
This year the Herndon Woman’s Club will join Wreaths Across America to honor our veterans who are laid to rest at Chestnut Grove. On December 15th, the club will remember the fallen, the prisoners of war, the missing in action and honor those who have served and are serving this great nation with a short ceremony. Volunteers will then place commemorative wreaths on nearly 770 veteran's graves.
To sponsor wreaths at $15 each please mail your check payable to
Herndon Woman’s Club at P.O. Box 231, Herndon, VA., 20172
Visit WAA for more information or to donate online
Officially established in 1882, Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery is the final resting place of several hundred veterans, dating back to the Civil War. Fifty seven years later, the Herndon Woman’s Club was established. Since 1939 they have united women in our community -- through volunteerism and fundraising -- to support various local, state, national and international causes.
The Wreaths Across America organization is dedicated to spreading the message about the importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. One way they do this is to coordinate wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington, as well as at other locations in all 50 states.
This year the Herndon Woman’s Club will join Wreaths Across America to honor our veterans who are laid to rest at Chestnut Grove. On December 15th, the club will remember the fallen, the prisoners of war, the missing in action and honor those who have served and are serving this great nation with a short ceremony. Volunteers will then place commemorative wreaths on nearly 770 veteran's graves.
To sponsor wreaths at $15 each please mail your check payable to
Herndon Woman’s Club at P.O. Box 231, Herndon, VA., 20172
Visit WAA for more information or to donate online
The Red Scarf Project
HWC will participate in this project this year.
Contact Sharon Harrington at sharonh51@verizon.net should you have questions or need further information.
Contact Sharon Harrington at sharonh51@verizon.net should you have questions or need further information.
HWC conservation Department Collects Medical Supplies for the Medical Missiomaries
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On May 19, 2018 HWC partnered with Northwest Federal Credit Union for a shred event. Credit Union Members also dropped off medical supplies to the Medical Missionaries of Manassas. It was AMAZING! Three truck loads of supplies and hygiene items were donated. It was a rewarding day.
HWC raised $2,700 for the National MS Society.
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HWC Members at the GFWC 2018 Spring District meetingJanet H. was honored as our VIP 2017
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AWARDS RECEIVED AT SPRING NORTHERN DISTRICT GFWC MEETING
The Herndon Woman's Club was thrilled to receive six awards on Saturday, March 24th.
∗ International Outreach, Best Overall Program
∗ Public Issues, Best Overall Program
∗ Education, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ Membership, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ Communications & Public Relations, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ GFWC Virginia President's Project, Honorable Mention - Large Club
We have 21 General Clubs, 2 Junior Clubs and 1 Juniorette Club with a combined membership of over 800. I want to congratulate all of our Departments and Committees for the work they did in 2017. I personally feel that each of you deserved the highest award for the amazing work you are doing! - Lisa
The Herndon Woman's Club was thrilled to receive six awards on Saturday, March 24th.
∗ International Outreach, Best Overall Program
∗ Public Issues, Best Overall Program
∗ Education, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ Membership, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ Communications & Public Relations, Honorable Mention - Large Club
∗ GFWC Virginia President's Project, Honorable Mention - Large Club
We have 21 General Clubs, 2 Junior Clubs and 1 Juniorette Club with a combined membership of over 800. I want to congratulate all of our Departments and Committees for the work they did in 2017. I personally feel that each of you deserved the highest award for the amazing work you are doing! - Lisa
OPeration Gratitude
Several members of the Public Issues Department handmade 100 cards to send to Operation Gratitude. Packs of five handmade cards, along with other care package items, will be shared with U.S. Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Families and/or Wounded Heroes.
For more information, check the Operation Gratitude Website:
https://www.operationgratitude.com/
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Town of Herndon presents HWC with
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HWC president Lisa Lambardozzi accepts donation from the Herndon Homes Tour Commitee
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Members of the fashion Show COMMITTEE present Luke's Wings with a Donation check. Thanks to all who made the event a big success. |
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“The Herndon Women’s Club was proud to donate $3,000 to Luke’s Wings to support their mission of reuniting wounded, ill and injured service members with their loved ones during recovery. Funds raised at the 59th Fall Fashion Show helped to provide five flights for service members across the country and helped a mother see their son walk for the first time, a wounded warrior to spend her first Christmas with her husband and a family to be reunited after their loved one was injured in combat.”
Wreaths Across America 2017
12/16 Chestnut Grove Cemetary
Herndon Woman's Club members were proud to Honor all Veterans at the Wreaths Across America National Day of Remembrance Ceremony on December 16 at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. There was a chill in the air, but spirits were bright as people arrived to place a wreath on a veteran's grave (790 veterans) and Thank them for their service after a brief ceremony. Don't forget to thank a veteran whenever you have the opportunity. For those who donated money for wreaths, who participated in helping throughout the year - in all kinds of weather, to prepare for the ceremony and in so many ways, a Thank You goes out to ALL.
(by Monti Lacombe)
Herndon Woman's Club members were proud to Honor all Veterans at the Wreaths Across America National Day of Remembrance Ceremony on December 16 at Chestnut Grove Cemetery. There was a chill in the air, but spirits were bright as people arrived to place a wreath on a veteran's grave (790 veterans) and Thank them for their service after a brief ceremony. Don't forget to thank a veteran whenever you have the opportunity. For those who donated money for wreaths, who participated in helping throughout the year - in all kinds of weather, to prepare for the ceremony and in so many ways, a Thank You goes out to ALL.
(by Monti Lacombe)
Fall Fashion show 2017
Pictures by Monti LaCombe
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A big "Thank You" to all who have made our
59th Fashion Show the big success it was!!!
59th Fashion Show the big success it was!!!