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November / December
Arts & Culture CSP December Flower Arranging Workshop led
by florist Rick Thompson |
Snacks for Flower Arranging provided by members
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Another set of bears were made by volunteers and delivered to the Herndon Police Department |
Wreaths Across America Chestnut Grove Cemetery
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A $2,800 donation was made to LINK from funds raised at the
HWC Annual Fashion Show Luncheon & Fundraiser in November. |
Angel Tree gifts were delivered to Herndon Elementary School for several families in the local community |
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Education CSP
Club members enjoyed participating in the Herndon Elementary and Clearview Elementary Book Fairs in November/December. |
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Veteran's Day Week Members spent time at Clearview Elementary School as a way to TEACH by reading stories and helping students write letters to honor. Teaching is another way to honor veterans through Wreaths Across America. A ceremony will be held at Chestnut Grove Cemetery on December 17, 2022 at noon to honor the 920 veterans by placing a wreath and thanking each veteran. To make a donation, click below |
October
Herndon Woman's Club members attend
GFWC Northern District Meeting |
Barbara G from the Herndon Historical Society was the guest speaker at the HWC November meeting. Members enjoyed her discussion about "Notable Women in Herndon's Past".
The Education & Libraries CSP presented the Society with a small donation after the presentation. |
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The Education CSP donated classroom books to new teachers at Herndon Elementary and Clearview Elementary. The books were provided by "Books Are Food For You Brain" at our request to the charity. HWC members were asked to donate Beanie Babies to send to Appalachia as Christmas gifts for children via the Medical Missionaries. A new member purchased an infant French Doudou Et Compagnie, as her 12 year old grand-daughter still treasures it. This is a perfect example of Love and Sharing that lies behind HWC activities and programs. |
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September
In mid September Barbara Glakas from the Herndon Historical Society gave a presentation about the history of the schools and libraries in Herndon to a few HWC members and guests. |
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July - August
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HWC club member donated homemade bears to the Herndon Police Department. The first bear received was given to a family while officers were helping safely install their car baby seat. |
June
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Re-Installation of HWC Club Officers
Several of our monthly meetings have been held via Zoom only and with an option to attend in person while remaining safe. Our June meeting was held in an informal setting at a members' home to re-install the club officers for the upcoming year. Those in attendance enjoyed the chance to relax and chat. Once the officers were installed, recognition was made to members who had reached 5, 10, 15, 20 PLUS (!) years of service with the club. There will be no monthly meetings in July or August. Members will be working on various committees making plans for the upcoming Fashion Show in November; the sale of White House Ornaments in late fall; preparing for Wreaths Across America at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in December; and volunteering for the Herndon Open House Tour in December. |
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Environmental CSP Two club members were busy cleaning up the garden area at the Herndon Senior Center for everyone to enjoy. The plants and flowers are enjoying the attention while showing off. The Tin Man continues to watch over the garden area. |
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May
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Several HWC club members gathered near the
Train Depot in Herndon for a few photo ops. |
Civic Engagement & Outreach
Beans for the Hungry In May, 250 pounds of dried beans, lentils and peas were purchased from a restaurant supply business and bagged. 190 bags were donated to our local food pantry LINK. |
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Environment CSP Several club members enjoy the chance to work in gardens. They have spent time cleaning and planting flowers in the Herndon Senior Center Garden the past couple years. This year, members built a "Tin Man" to look over the garden. The plants are beginning to show off this spring thanks to the special care. |
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Civic Engagement & Outreach CSP Club members donated 100 gently used purses along with several small items. The purses were donated to Artemis House and LINK prior to Mother's Day. |
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This month, the Mayor and Town Council were able to hold the 36th Annual Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Reception. About 200 people were recognized for outstanding volunteer support within the Community during 2021. Many of those recognized were able to volunteer prior to covid, during covid and throughout 2021. Numerous volunteers provided support to more than one group. We are pleased to report that 41 members from the Herndon Woman's Club volunteered 100 plus hours each. About one third of our club members reported all their volunteer hours for 2021 - totaling 9,008 hours. |
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April - Time for SPRING
April - Time for SPRING
The Education CSP donated 36 bears to the Herndon Police Department. They will be able to give the bears to children
they may need to interview, as well as carry them in their cruisers when going on calls involving children.
they may need to interview, as well as carry them in their cruisers when going on calls involving children.
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MS Walk Reston Town Center April 3, 2022
The Herndon Woman's Club formed a team of members and friends to participate in the WalkMS Reston 2022 event. The walk around Reston Town Center was to raise awareness and support for all those whose lives have been impacted by multiple sclerosis. The club raised $2,345 dollars to help the National MS Society create a world free of MS. 
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Happy 60th Anniversary Herndon Elementary School |
March
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<---------- Application Flyer Arts Scholarship due April 18, 2022 |
A few members and one spouse were busy the end
of March working in the LINK pantry |
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Health & Wellness CSP filled 60 birthday bags in March for residents of Harbor House. Northwest Federal Credit Union made a generous donation for the purchase o items to fill the bags during 2022. Items in these bags included applesauce, greeting cards, stamps, pens, tissues, key chains, chap stick and more. The birthday bags are a nice surprise for the residents on their special day. |
Several members from the Education CSP along with a
few spouses, volunteered at the Herndon Elementary School Book Fair this March. The PTA Preseident thanked the group for their help at the book fair. |
Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP club members
brought homemade cookies to share with members of the
Herndon Fire Department on St Patrick's Day.
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THANK YOU Jimmy's Old Town Tavern JOTT Thanks from the 45 club members who enjoyed delicious food, great service, comfortable surroundings and an outgoing, charming and hospitable host who shared his love of everything Buffalo - Yes Jimmy, that is You. Thanks to your staff for all their special attention. A FUN EVENING THINGS WE LEARNED ABOUT BUFFALO
Sponge Candy - A Buffalo Favorite (It was yummy) Buffalo wings, invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar Restaurant is still in existence in Buffalo today! Cheerios have been made in Buffalo for over 75 years! Buffalo is known as the CITY of TREES due to the vast number of parks! .... and more |
January Day of Service Projects
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Education CSP Food For Your Brain Started in 2018 by a group of retired Fairfax County educators who had worked in Title One schools. The group wanted to be sure children in economically disadvantaged homes had books of their own to choose and keep. The partnership with "Food For Others" charity has helped in distributing free books throughout the county. As of January 2022, 70,000 free new and gently used books were given away. HWC members, families and neighbors donated 739 children's books to our Education and Libraries CSP Book Drive for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service this year. The books were picked up and loaded into two cars on January 25. Thanks to all who gave books. |
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Health & Wellness CSP assembled 48 colorful snack bags children at the Embry Rucker Shelter to enjoy at night. The bags included pretzels, Rice Krispie treats, fruit with spoon, small bottles of water and colorful pencils. Arts & Culture CSP made Art Comfort Bags for the She Believes In Me program. The bags will be shared with girls experiencing some trauma in their lives. |
January Birthday Bags for Harbor House provided by
Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) and
Herndon Woman's Club (HWC)