Porch Progress

House remains open for rentals and activities

The first phase of the south porch restoration project is nearing completion. Formally known as Project 1 (funded with a Dormitory Authority of NYS grant and WCA matching funds), the work includes removal and replacement of failing foundations, rebuilding the front stairs and south porch wall and installation of the new porch deck.

While this first project reaches completion, we're preparing to go out to bid on Project 2, with the hope of its completion this year. 

Project 2 (funded through a state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation grant and WCA matching funds) will complete the exterior porch walls to be constructed around the new concrete accessibility ramp and prepare for all railings and lighting. Because the cost of materials has skyrocketed since the project was conceived, some final work may be limited in scope until additional funds are raised. 

The house remains open for rentals and club activities. 

 New Year New You

Sponsored by our Programs Committee

Healthy Eating for Women

Wednesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom

If your waistline has expanded during the COVID quarantine, you’ll be excited to hear from Patricia Wukitsch, Registered Dietician from Hannaford grocery of Delmar who will provide tips on getting healthy through better nutrition and improved eating habits.

Patricia will discuss how age and physical activity factor into health. Bring your questions and invite your friends. This event is free and open to the public.

Sign up here!

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON June 8th! 

Learn How to Knit

June 17 -- 6:30 p.m. -- at the WCA

Interested in learning how to knit?

 Diana Pane will teach basic knitting techniques to WCA members.

Yarn and Needles supplied! Cold Drinks provided!

Fulfilling Our Mission of Community Service

Desserts Needed 

Drop off at the WCA from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 15

The WCA is joining with the FOCUS Pantry and Food Programs in its huge fundraiser on June 16 -- a Brooks Barbecue at the Delmar Reformed Church.. 

We have agreed to provide 500 baked goods that will be include in the dinners.

Please help by bringing individually wrapped, homemade or purchased brownies or cookies to the WCA between 5 and 7 p.m. on June 15 for delivery to the event. No nuts, please.

 And please consider supporting our community partner by purchasing a dinner at the event. Pre order at www.focuschurches.net.

FOCUS's goal is to meet the nutrition needs of people in the city of Albany.

WCA donated more than 150 bras to the Greater Capital Region YWCA BRAVA program.

WCA members donated craft supplies to Girls Inc. for their summer camp program.

Both the WCA and the community benefit from our annual garage sale, staffed by our member-volunteers. 

Hardworking WCA volunteers joined the Washington Park Conservancy for a Spring clean up.