by adminwcv | Nov 20, 2025 | Book Club
In November, the Book Club read The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – we all agreed that it was a great read – a real page turner based on the life of midwife Martha Ballard. The novel takes place in Maine in 1789 during one of the worst winters in...
by adminwcv | Nov 14, 2025 | Day Meeting
An unexpected power outage at Shadowridge Golf Club required the WCV members to move our day meeting location to our favorite Mexican restaurant, Rancho Grande El Toro. Lori Boody, Executive Director for the Veterans Association of North County was our guest...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Nonprofit Friends
Volunteering At Foundation For Women Warriors Halloween Event On Saturday October the 25th, two of our members, Barbara Macpherson and Joy Stefano, spent an enjoyable morning at the annual Halloween get together at the Foundation for Women Warriors in Vista. Each year...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Book Club
Members had a fun time socializing over dinner at Rancho Grande El Toro Mexican Restaurant and discussing A Remarkably Bright Creature by Shelby Van Pelt. We agreed that it was a fun read and we all learned a lot about octopi and how intelligent they can...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Book Club, Chairman's Message
In November, we will be reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. This book has everything, love, loss, rape, lies, family, women’s careers, prejudice, mystery, bad weather, horses, falcons, watermills, frozen river, legal property issues, real estate fraud,...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Chairman's Message
Theme: Gratitude, Immunity, and a Calm(er) Holiday Season Quick Wins (because we’re busy) Hydrate before caffeine. One tall glass of water, then coffee. Your cells will stop screaming. 10-minute daylight walk. Mood up, stress down. Do it while you call a friend. Phone...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Chairman's Message
Exactly What Is Parliamentary Law? Someone asked me the other day, “Exactly what is Parliamentary Law?” Good question. And why do so few members seem to like it? Another good question! So, what is Parliamentary Law? Parliamentary law refers to a set of rules and...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Chairman's Message
WCV Promotes Children’s Literacy With Bubbles and Books Literacy is one of the most important skills children can develop, as it forms the foundation for all future learning and personal growth. Being able to read and write not only helps children succeed in...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Chairman's Message, Nonprofit Friends
Nancy B “Farmer Jones” reports a successful 17th Fall Fun Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens on October 11th. This FREE event was a great opportunity for 800 visitors, vendors, and volunteers to enjoy kids’ activities, the scarecrow contest,...
by adminwcv | Nov 5, 2025 | Chairman's Message, Nonprofit Friends
Save the Date! January 10, 2026 from 9 am to 12 noon, the Soroptimists will host their 20th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Event & Walk. Each year The Woman’s Club of Vista has a team to walk 1-1/2 mile starting at 10:30 am. Won’t you join us? At the October...
