Woman's Club of Albany

THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF ALBANY

United in Service to Our Community Since 1910

The Woman's Club of Albany is one of the oldest not-for-profit community organizations in the Capital Region. We donate to local organizations serving the needs of women and children, volunteer for a wide range of projects, and offer opportunities for new social, professional and community connections.

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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

All are welcome - Program is open to the public

Feb. 8 -- 6 to 7 p.m.

Ginger McGehee, program manager for the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York, will give a presentation on Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

This program covers the difference between normal aging and dementia, the difference between Alzheimer’s and other forms of age-related dementia, warning signs and risk factors, as well as services available through the Alzheimer’s Association.

This event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Woman’s Club of Albany, but in the event of snow, it will take place via Zoom.

There's Still Time

The Stuff Your Piggy Bank Raffle is moving to its conclusion as tickets are sold and money and ticket stubs returned. There are still some tickets available at club events. See Martha McCormick, Debbie Kaminski or Monica Trabold at these events.

You can also email Martha McCormickm to purchase tickets directly. If you are someone who has kindly sold tickets, please be sure to return ticket stubs and any money collected.

The raffle will be held at the first Member Monday after all 210 tickets have been sold. The raffle drawing date will be announced ahead of time. Ticket holders do not have to be present to win.

Five ticket holders will win $1,000 each! Don't miss out!

Please contact Martha McCormick to arrange for ticket purchases

Recycle for a Good Cause

The Vegetable Project, which works with students in Albany City Schools, is collecting gallon-sized empty and cleaned plastic jugs to turn into miniature greenhouses for students throughout the city. Students will have a chance to learn about growing and nutrition. The Project’s goal is to collect at least 500 jugs and we want to do our part!

The Community Service Committee and Membership Committee will collect these jugs at February Member Monday on Feb. 27 at the WCA. So save your water, milk and juice gallon jugs to support Albany kids!

Questions? Contact Joann Crupi.

Fulfilling Our Mission of Community Service

Thank you, WCA bakers!

We provided 400 desserts for FOCUS Churches Annual Fundraising Barbecue.

At April Member Monday, members generously donated food to stock the pantry at the South End Children's Cafe.

Members and guests made nearly 70 cards for chronically ill children.

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Porch, Accessibility Ramp Near Completion

The long-awaited front porch project is nearly done. The accessibility ramp is complete with safety railings installed.

The next step will be to “Light Up the Ramp.” Thanks to 33 generous donors who contributed $11,865, the Club has designated funds to finish the work. The Porch Committee and architect are researching appropriate lighting fixtures.

Stay tuned for further updates about when we can “Light Up the Ramp."