Woman's Club of Albany upcoming events

Flowers for Mothers' Day (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Flowers for Mothers' Day.

Join us in creating floral bouquets to share with residents of area nursing homes.

Building Committee Meeting (May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Contact chairs Pattie or Paula for more information about this committee or to receive the Zoom link.

Building Committee:

Manages and monitors the maintenance, preservation, and restoration of The Woman's Club of Albany building, Gardening subcommittee, and Decorating the House for the Holidays subcommittee.
The committee recommends and keeps to a maintenance schedule, including roof and furnace maintenance, maintains the building manual, vets and recommends contractors when work needs to be done, and oversees contractors and caretaker's maintenance responsibilities.

Garden Subcommittee is led by Charlotte.

Maintains the flowerbeds at the WCA building, including annuals, perennials, and bulbs.
Also maintains small flower gardens at local not-for-profits that serve women and children and beautify the Capital Region.

Committee Meeting - Finance via Zoom (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Contact chairs Pattie or Debbie for more information about this committee.

Finance Committee:

Monitors financial activities to fulfill the WCA’s mission in the most effective and efficient manner and to prevent the misuse or unlawful use of funds.
The committee recommends fiscal procedures and guidelines; develops an annual budget; designs accurate and timely financial reports; recommends selection of, and works with, an auditor; advises the Board of appropriate financial priorities and information systems; and reports any financial irregularities, concerns or opportunities to the Board in a timely manner.

Writers' Reading Group (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Writers' Reading Group

The Writers' Reading Group aims to foster creativity and connection among our members who write or are interested in writing.

All who write, or who are thinking about writing, are welcome! Please email Paige Hassall if you plan to attend, so she can include you in any email updates.

Governance Committee Meeting (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

This committee ensures that the Board fulfills its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities through governance policy development, education, monitoring of Board activities, and evaluation of Board performance. The committee facilitates the Club's compliance with
current laws and regulations and supports best practices in all its activities. The committee drafts and recommends amendments of the bylaws when deemed necessary. It is responsible for recruiting and recommending to the Board suitable Nominating Committee
members.

Contact Patti for information about this committee.

Development Committee Meeting - Zoom (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Development Committee focuses on:

Raising funds to support the operations, restoration, and repair of the WCA building.
Raising funds for other charitable organizations.
Researching and coordinating potential fundraising resources or events.
Writing grant applications.
Promoting member contributions and donations.
Subcommittees include but are not limited to Tea, Garage Sale and other fundraisers.

Contact chairs Susan Gould Fogerite or Gloria Russo for information about this committee, to join or to get the Zoom link.

Together Women Rise (May 14, 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Our program is a potluck dinner with a small educational component. Money that otherwise would be spent on going out to dinner is donated instead. Over the past several years, we have raised over $49,000 for Together Women Rise.

Please join us. Questions? Contact Rosemary Revoir.

Tulip Tea Setup (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tulip Tea Setup

Friday, May 15th 2026

noon - 6:00 pm

Tulip Tea 2026 (May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

2026 Tulip Tea

Saturday May 16th

1:00 - 3:00 pm

View photos of the 2025 Tulip Tea

Private Event - Engagement (May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Board Meeting

The WCA Board usually meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

WCA Member Book Group (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

WCA Member Book Club

The book to be discussed will be selected at the March meeting.

For more information, contact Diana Pane.

Tulip Tea Wrap up Evaluation & Celebration (May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Tulip Tea Wrap Up Evaluation & Celebration

Wednesday, May 20th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

For more information contact Janet Nardolillo

Program Committee Meeting (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Program Committee:

In response to the wide variety of member interests, the Program Committee plans events that engage membership and promote education, inclusion, participation and enjoyment.
The Committee partners with other WCA Committees to ensure that programs promote the values of the organization.
Past programs include: hikes, a Family and Friends Picnic, museum tours, bus trip, local theater and an online educational program on healthy living.
The Committee welcomes members' ideas and input to create meaningful programs.

Contact chair Linda Fasano for information about this committee.

Member Monday (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member Monday, May 26th

Happy Half Hour -- 6 p.m.

Potluck Dinner -- 6:30 p.m.

Program -- 7 p.m.

Memoir Writing Group Meeting (May 28, 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Memoir Writing Group Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Committee Meeting - Finance via Zoom (June 08, 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Contact chairs Pattie or Debbie for more information about this committee.

Finance Committee:

Monitors financial activities to fulfill the WCA’s mission in the most effective and efficient manner and to prevent the misuse or unlawful use of funds.
The committee recommends fiscal procedures and guidelines; develops an annual budget; designs accurate and timely financial reports; recommends selection of, and works with, an auditor; advises the Board of appropriate financial priorities and information systems; and reports any financial irregularities, concerns or opportunities to the Board in a timely manner.

Writers' Reading Group (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Writers' Reading Group

The Writers' Reading Group aims to foster creativity and connection among our members who write or are interested in writing.

All who write, or who are thinking about writing, are welcome! Please email Paige Hassall if you plan to attend, so she can include you in any email updates.

Together Women Rise (June 11, 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Please join us. Questions? Contact Rosemary Revoir.

Board Meeting (June 15, 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Board Meeting

The WCA Board usually meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 pm.

Memoir Writing Group Meeting (June 18, 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Memoir Writing Group Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Member Monday (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member Monday, June 22nd

Happy Half Hour -- 6 p.m.

Potluck Dinner -- 6:30 p.m.

Program -- 7 p.m.

2sDay on the Porch (July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

2sDay on the Porch

Tuesday, July 14th - 6:30 p.m.

As always, a nip (mock or not) and a nosh to share, please.

No matter where you are -- it's still The Best View on Madison Avenue!

WCA Member Book Group (July 21, 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

WCA Member Book Club

The book to be discussed will be selected at the May meeting.

For more information, contact Diana Pane.

2sDay on the Porch (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

2sDay on the Porch

Tuesday, Aug 11th - 6:30 p.m.

As always, a nip (mock or not) and a nosh to share, please.

No matter where you are -- it's still The Best View on Madison Avenue!

Garage Sale Reserve (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Planning for the WCA Annual Garage Sale is underway.

You Can Help Make This Big Fundraiser a Success

Join in the fun and support the WCA and our community.

Where:

The WCA, 725 Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12208

When:

Drop off for donations - Sept 14th - Sept 16th
Preview sale -- Thursday, Sept. 17
Sale - Friday and Saturday Sept 18th and 19th
Community Give Away - Sunday Sept. 20th

Times and details to follow

Donate:

We depend on you for donations and help to make this major fundraiser a great success. So please bring your own donations and those of your family, friends and neighbors.
Drop off jewelry donations at 2sDay on the Porch today (July 1) or Aug. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Drop off all other donations Tuesday, Sept. 2, and Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Stay tuned for other potential drop-off times.
Yes to clean, intact items such as women and children's fall and winter clothing.
Yes to vintage and new furniture, lamps, small appliances, tools, yard and garden items, art, holiday and household decorative items; accessories (hats, scarves, purses, shoes, jewelry); tableware, glassware, linens, rugs, toys and books.
No to mattresses, bed pillows, couches, large appliances, vinyl records, car seats or exercise equipment which will not be accepted.

WCA Member Book Group (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

WCA Member Book Club

The book to be discussed will be selected at the July meeting.

For more information, contact Diana Pane.

T- Private Event (September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Member Monday (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member Monday, September 28th

Happy Half Hour -- 6 p.m.

Potluck Dinner -- 6:30 p.m.

Program -- 7 p.m.

Guest Speaker on Women's Work of the Revolution in Albany (October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Member Monday (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Member Monday, October 26th

Happy Half Hour -- 6 p.m.

Potluck Dinner -- 6:30 p.m.

Program -- 7 p.m.

WCA Member Book Group (November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

WCA Member Book Club

The book to be discussed will be selected at the September meeting.

For more information, contact Diana Pane.

Member Monday (November 23, 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Member Monday, November 23rd

Happy Half Hour -- 6 p.m.

Potluck Dinner -- 6:30 p.m.

Program -- 7 p.m.