BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GFWC Woman's Club of Vista - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GFWC Woman's Club of Vista REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20241125T004312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T165131Z UID:1267-1745431200-1745438400@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:April 2025 Monthly Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:In April\, we’ll hear a program from Laura Bache\, founder of Oli’s Cookies and recent exhibitor at our Autism Walk last Saturday. We’ll also be hosting George Hernandez from the Vista Sheriff’s station to talk about the Blue Envelope program and services for dementia and living alone. Last\, we’ll celebrate the club’s birthday. \nOli’s Cookies \nHere is Laura’s bio in her own words: My name is Laura Bache. I am the founder of Oli’s Cookies\, mother and advocate to my son Oli who is has autism. We are a plant-based cookie company with a mission of spreading autism awareness\, one delicious cookie at a time. We have a fantastic\, baked from scratch product in several unique flavors. We offer GF and NF options. We design and make all of our packaging by hand. We hire our rockstar employees from the neurodivergent community\, give back a percentage of our profit to our selected autism foundations and offer resources to families looking for guidance on their autism journey. \nCome hear about Laura’s journey on Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025. \nHappy Birthday to GFWC and WCV \nWe’ll also have a happy birthday celebration for GFWC Federation Day. WCV celebrates its birthday in the month of April as well. \nMeet at Shadowridge Golf Club. The bar will be available for those of you who would like a cocktail with dinner. \nThe evening begins at 6:00 PM with check-in and mingling at 5:40 PM and includes a short club meeting\, the program\, your meal\, and informal networking. Cost is $25\, and RSVPs are required by April 16\, 2025. Online advance payments are required for guests and we can now take credit cards as well as checks and cash at the meeting if you prefer not to pay online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration is Closed for this Event URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/april-2025-monthly-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Shadowridge Golf Club\, 1980 Gateway Drive\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20241125T004222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193500Z UID:1265-1743012000-1743019200@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:March 2025 Monthly Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:In March\, we’ll hear from one of our very own members\, Veronica Vasquez\, who serves as a Community Safety Commissioner for the City of Vista (District 3). The purpose of the Community Safety Commission is to conduct meaningful and constructive dialogue with the City’s Fire Department and law enforcement services provider on public safety concerns\, issues and priorities\, and ensure that concerns are addressed in a collaborative and effective manner. \nWith the support of the Vista Sheriff’s Department and Fire Department\, Veronica and her fellow Commissioners analyze data and discuss strategies to enhance safety in Vista. Their top priorities are addressing drugs\, ghost guns\, and domestic violence.  Currently\, they are developing a Crime Reduction Plan\, where each commissioner contributes ideas to create a comprehensive plan for the City Council. \nVeronica has served in her position for two years.  Her commitment to this work began after losing her son to drug addiction in 2021. Helping other families facing similar Challenges has become her passion. \nThe Community Safety Commission is a volunteer position with a four-year commitment.  There are seven commissioners and 2 non-voting youth members that serve one year. The group meets on the second Thursday of every other month in the City Chambers\, and the public is welcome to attend and share their questions and concerns. \nWCV@Night will again meet at Shadowridge Golf Club\, where you will get to choose from three dinner entrees\, and special dietary needs will be honored. The bar will also be available for those of you who would like a cocktail with dinner. \nCheck-in is open at 5:40 PM. The program begins at 6PM and includes a short club meeting with announcements\, the program with speaker\, your meal\, and informal networking. Cost is $25\, and RSVPs are required by March 19\, 2025. Online advance payments are required for both guests and members. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Payment Options\n \n Pay by Credit Card via DonorBox\n \n Pay by PayPal\, Venmo\, or Credit Card via PayPal\n \n Members Only - Bring Check or Exact Cash and Select Your Dinner Option Here URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/march-2025-monthly-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Shadowridge Golf Club\, 1980 Gateway Drive\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20241125T004129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T025426Z UID:1263-1740592800-1740600000@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:February 2025 Monthly Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:In February\, we’ll support our primary fundraiser of the year\, the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance\, by creating Swift bracelets for the walkers. \nWe’ll also be in our new home at Shadowridge Golf Club. You will get to choose from three dinner entrees\, and special dietary needs will be honored. The bar will also be available for those of you who would like a cocktail with dinner. \nThe evening begins at 6PM and includes a short club meeting\, the program with bracelet materials included\, your meal\, and informal networking. Cost is $25\, and RSVPs are required by February 19\, 2025. Online advance payments are required for both guests and members.  \nAbout Swift Bracelets \nA Swift bracelet is a type of friendship bracelet that is typically made of beads using a variety of colors and spelling out different words and catchphrases. \nIt’s named after Taylor Swift because Swifties swapped bracelets during the Eras tour. While the bracelets spelled out song lyrics\, titles\, or fandom inside jokes\, ours will promote autism awareness\, encourage neurodiversity\, and contain uplifting phrases for the walkers. \nAbout the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance \nThe Woman’s Club of Vista (WCV) is hosting the Second Annual Vista Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance on April 6\, 2025 from 11AM to 3PM at the Vista Civic Center. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for WCV and all proceeds go to Vista nonprofits and nonprofit organizations that support autism research\, awareness\, and acceptance. \nIn 2024\, we partnered with The Autism Society of San Diego\, the Shine Project Foundation\, Moonlight Youth Theater and Blissful Seeds\, along with several for-profit companies to bring the First Annual Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance to Vista\, CA. We hope you’ll join us in 2025 as an exhibitor\, sponsor\, or walker! \nVisit our special autism website for more information and to sign up as an exhibitor\, sponsor\, or walker. \nhttps://vistawalkforautism.org/ \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Payment Options\n \n Pay by Credit Card via DonorBox\n \n Pay by PayPal\, Venmo\, or Credit Card via PayPal\n \n Members Only - Bring Check or Exact Cash to Meeting and Make Your Dinner Selection Now URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/february-2025-monthly-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Shadowridge Golf Club\, 1980 Gateway Drive\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20241125T004020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T235323Z UID:1261-1737568800-1737576000@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:January 2025 Monthly Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:In January\, our program will celebrate art with watercolors where we’ll be guided by Kene Lohmann from the Escondido Art Association to create our very own watercolor paintings. \nWe’ll also be in our new home at Shadowridge Golf Club. You will get to choose from three dinner entrees\, and special dietary needs will be honored. The bar will also be available for those of you who would like a cocktail with dinner. \nThe evening begins at 6PM and includes a short club meeting\, the program with paint materials included\, your meal\, and informal networking. Cost is $20\, and RSVPs are required by January 15\, 2025. RSVP by clicking one of the blue boxes to the right on this page.  \nAbout the Speaker: \nBorn and raised in North San Diego County\, Kene Lohmann grew up painting since early childhood\, developing his passion for watercolor. He was privileged to study under noted San Diego County water colorist\, Thelma Speed Houston. \nKene later spent a number of years in Hawaii\, where he continued to study\, paint and exhibit his works. His colorful landscapes invite the viewer into the painting for a visual escape. \nHis love of nature and the world around us is captured in his works that dazzle the eye with their intense color palette. “I strive for that emotional reaction connecting the viewer to my work\,” states the artist. \nKene’s watercolors are treasured in many private collections throughout the United States and Europe. His watercolors have earned numerous awards in juried shows and exhibitions. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Payment Options\n \n Pay by Credit Card via DonorBox\n \n Pay by PayPal\, Venmo\, or Credit Card via PayPal URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/january-2025-monthly-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Shadowridge Golf Club\, 1980 Gateway Drive\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241127T230000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20240830T163229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T230633Z UID:414-1732748400-1732748400@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:November 2024 Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friendsgiving has changed to meeting at Clay and Latte to paint a pottery piece (i.e.\, Santa Cup\, ornament\, etc.) at 11am.  When everyone is finished the group can decide where to go for lunch.  If you are interested in joining\, please rsvp Sonja at cfwcsonjahults@gmail.com  URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/november-2024-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071541 CREATED:20240830T163133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T191336Z UID:412-1729706400-1729713600@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:October 2024 Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please note new location.   \nProgram\nOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Our activity will be to hand-write letters to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. A hand-written letter has the special power to heal. Girls Love Mail collects your hand-written letters of encouragement\, bundles them\, and sends them\, via the caring staff at cancer centers\, to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Every letter is a gift from you to a woman going through a difficult time. \nAnyone can write a letter! All it takes is a little of your time and the cost of a postage stamp to help a woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Visit https://mobile.girlslovemail.com/ to find out more about this worthy cause. \nFood\nPlease order from the menu at Everytable\, a nearby restaurant that’s super healthy and nourishing.  When you order\, specify for pickup at the Vista location\, and we’ll pick up your meal.  Forward your confirmation to Wendyc@thewomansclubofvista.org so we can be sure to get your meal in our pickup.  Here’s the order link:\nhttps://www.everytable.com/Menu \nHow to Get There\nDirections from 78. Go south on Melrose and turn at light closest to Jack-in-the-box which goes into a shopping center. Go right at drive (Greybill/Dentist) through parking lot\, that opens to the parking for 380. \nDirections going north on Melrose\, first right turn after County Complex that goes into a shopping center\, right at drive (Greybill/Dentist) through parking lot\, that opens to the parking for 380. \nIf parking in front of building\, you’ll walk through 2 long hallways to get to room.  If parking behind building\, after entering\, stairs are on right\, walk down to 1st floor\, then through the door\, conference room is immediate left. \nRSVP to Sonja Hults cfwcsonjahults@gmail.com. \n  URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/october-2024-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Wendy’s office\, 380 S Melrose\, Vista\, CA\, 92081\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T071542 CREATED:20240830T163031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T203248Z UID:410-1727287200-1727294400@thewomansclubofvista.org SUMMARY:September 2024 Evening Meeting DESCRIPTION:Yoga with Raschel: \nThis month for WCV @ Night we are having YOGA. So many of us rush through life and are super involved in our communities. Our very own Raschel Kloos is going to come to our September 6 pm meeting and teach us yoga breathing and other gentle moves that will help us relax when we need to. Wear something comfortable. We won’t be on the floor but we may very well be standing or doing chair yoga. Come and relax with us. URL:https://thewomansclubofvista.org/event/september-2024-evening-meeting/ LOCATION:Rancho El Agave\, 116 Civic Center Dr STE 104-105\, Vista\, CA\, 92084\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Evening Meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR