We will be working through all the final planning stages for the Gala (Feb. 8). All members are welcome to join in. Click here to join the meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385750453.

GFWC Florida District 4’s monthly meeting is being hosted by the Village Improvement Association. Register by notifying the OPWC Treasurer. The cost is $20.00.

MEET AND GREET: 10 AM -10:30 AM MEETING 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Various clubs will be offering drawings and fundraisers. LUNCH will be provided

We will meet in MLP at 1PM. Come in to the Yellow door or the driveway side door.

Agenda:

Arts & Crafts Contest - 4 volunteers needed to assist with set up and take-in of items on Tuesday, Feb 4th, 9 to noon.

Plan the Art activities for the Feb Business Meeting: how many, what they are, and who can assist during meeting, what supplies are needed and who can provide what.

If we have time, do base paint on the rocks for the Art activity.

Come join in the camaraderie as we share insights on a selected book or on another book you’ve read! We will meet in Miss Lucy’s Parlor.

All readers - please remember to keep a list of the books you are reading and the number of pages for each book for our state report.

New members are encouraged to attend this orientation session to help get acquainted with OPWC.

All OPWC members are welcome to join us to help welcome the new members.

Please RSVP.

We will be working through all the final planning stages for the Gala (Feb. 8). All members are welcome to join in. Meet in Miss Lucy’s Parlor or join on Zoom: Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385750453.

Join us as we plan the Annual Gala fundraising event, to be held Feb. 8, 2025.

The GFWC District 4 and Village of Hope will host a Tea Party on Friday, January 10, 2025, beginning at 10:30 AM at the Fleming Island Library (1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island). Enjoy speakers, good company, tea, of course and delectable dishes prepared by GFWC District 4 members. This is our 2025 kickoff celebration for our District Director’s Special Project. Let us show our support of this worthwhile project to support the victims of human trafficking.

Doors open at 9:30 and the meeting begins promptly at 10:00. This month’s program will include a silent auction to raise money for the GFWC Florida President’s Special Project, Flights of Honor. Bring any new or gently used item, or unwanted holiday gift, to share with your fellow members and guests. Be sure to bring your checkbook too - you never know what treasure you may find!

Join in to help set up for the monthly membership meeting and luncheon. Drop off Silent Auction items.

We will be working through all the final planning stages for the Gala (Feb. 8). All members are welcome to join in. Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87385750453.

GFWC Florida District 4 Members from all of the area clubs join together to celebrate the holidays! Lunch will be provided. Register in advance for $10 with the club Treasurer. Clubs will also have sales tables with a variety of fundraising activities. This is an outdoor venue, so please plan accordingly.

Join us as we volunteer for this special event outside of the Orange Park Mall, while we raise money for our charitable endeavors. Volunteer for an hour or more and receive a ticket to enjoy the event on another night. RSVP here.

Join us as we volunteer for this special event outside of the Orange Park Mall, while we raise money for our charitable endeavors. Volunteer for an hour or more and receive a ticket to enjoy the event on another night. RSVP here.

Join us for our monthly membership gathering and a special Holiday Open House. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and Christmas music from the Ridgeview High School Chorus, and learn about our community service programs.

Doors open at 9:30.

Members – invite a guest to attend our Open House! If you can, bring a finger food to share and a non-perishable food item for the Clothes Closet Food Pantry! Cold/room temperature finger food items for the Open House can be dropped off on Wednesday, Dec 4th, between 10 AM and noon. Hot items should be brought by 9:30 AM the day of the event. CSP boards will be on display, along with our Membership Brochures and fundraising events table. The program will end with delightful holiday music by the Ridgeview High School Women’s Choir. We look forward to seeing you and your guest(s) at the Open House event!

Bring your Christmas spirit and help decorate the Christmas tree in Miss Lucy’s Parlor. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, and Christmas carols! If you wish, bring your favorite cookies to share with the group!

The Arts & Culture & Education CSP’s are decorating a Christmas Tree in the lobby of the Orange Park Library. Decorations are hand-made by members of the OPWC. The Tree in the Children’s room of the library may also need us to help decorate with the ornaments made by the Grove Park Elementary School children. If you are able to help, let Rosana Housend or Vicki McComb know.

This meeting provides an opportunity for our members who work during the daytime to meet and mingle, and to work on CSP initiatives. All members are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP.

Please join Kathy Wray and Joy Lehr, Health and Wellness CSP, as they volunteer to cook and serve a meal for our local Ronald McDonald House families. Arrival time is 2:00PM, to begin meal prep, with dinner being served at 5:30. This event is limited to 8 people, so as not to be overcrowded in the kitchen. Please look for the sign-up sheet by our Health and Wellness board at the November meeting.

We will meet in MLP after the Talkie Thursday gathering. Come early and join us for all or part of the Talkie Thursday. Bring ideas for the club year and hand-made ornaments for the OPWC craft tree.

The Health & Wellness CSP of the OPWC is excited to announce the 1st Fall Food Drive for the Orange Park Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. We encourage you to participate by by dropping off non-perishable (and non-expired) food items to make a positive impact in our community.

Drive-Thru and Drop-Off Location is 1010 Fromhart St, Orange Park, FL 32073

Join us as we discuss plans for our Orange Park Fall Festival booth, which takes place on Oct. 19th and 20th.

Civic Engagement & Outreach committee meeting in Miss Lucy’s Parlor. We will be finalizing our plan for the November meeting program; cookies for the town’s Veteran’s Day celebration and wrapping up “Wreaths Across America”.

Join us as we serve our community by providing food resources to help relieve food insecurity and hunger.

We will meet in Miss Lucy’s Parlor at 3:00 PM.

One project we will discuss is working with the Education & Libraries CSP (Rosana Housend and Kit Peterson) to provide art supplies to the art teacher at Grove Park Elementary for the children to make Christmas ornaments to decorate a tree that will be placed in the Orange Park Library Children’s Room.