April 2025 Board Meeting
2025-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SmartSpace Conference Room, 450 S. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
All WCV members are welcome to attend.

April 2025 Friendraisers
2025-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 | Fish House Vera Cruz, 360 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States

2025 Fun Walk for Autism Awareness and Acceptance
2025-04-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA, 92084, United States

April 2025 Monthly Day Meeting
2025-04-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
In April, we’ll hear from Keshia Javis-Jones, Community Partnerships Director of Foundation for Women Warriors. Foundation for Women Warriors is a 104-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering the women veteran community. We’ll also celebrate GFWC’s birthday and recognize GFWC Federation Day, which is April 24.
About Foundation for Women Warriors (FWW)
Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, our programs honor, empower and support the women who answered our nation’s call to serve. FWW addresses the top four needs that women veterans have self-identified as crucial to the success of their transition: education, employment, housing, and childcare. Their mission is: A world in which the service of every woman veteran is honored, and she can achieve the quality of life she fought for.
At Foundation for Women Warriors, we are on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so that their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world. The organization is designed to enhance the personal and economic wellbeing of women veterans and address the growing needs of the increasing population of military women transitioning to civilian life.
About Our Speaker, Keshia Javis-Jones
Keshia is currently the Director of Community Partnerships at Foundation for Women Warriors, leading all FFWW community partnerships and professional development education. Before this role, Keshia was an integral volunteer and ambassador for FFWW. In these roles, Keshia raised significant funds and assisted in advocacy efforts to garner support for the 6888th Congressional Gold Medal.
Keshia previously worked as an Administrative Director of Education Programs, Outreach Director, and Director of Operations in the veteran nonprofit sector.
Keshia began her career in the United States Marine Corps where for ten years she served as an administrator and reserve career planner. In addition to her formal specialties, Keshia worked as Funeral Honors Coordinator, Toys for Tots Coordinator and Female Search Team Advisor.
Keshia is an alumni of the 2023 Harvard Business School, San Diego Nonprofit Management course, 2020 alumni of LEAD San Diego, currently serves on the City of San Diego Mayor’s Veterans, Military, and Families Council, is an advisor to the KPBS GI Film Festival and a member of the San Diego Women’s Foundation Board of Directors. Keshia believes the most rewarding aspect of her work is that she is able to use her leadership and personal experience to advocate for the women veteran community and directly impact the success of transitioning veterans.
About GFWC Federation Day
Excerpt written by Babs J. Condon, GFWC International President: On April 24, 1890, the GFWC constitution was ratified and 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. With nearly 3,000 clubs and 100,000 members worldwide, we surely have come a long way since that day 126 years ago. Every year, Federation Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on where we have been as an organization, and look forward to what we will accomplish in the future.
“It occurred to them that union is strength. Then they began to reach out toward each other.” This quote from GFWC clubwoman and author Julia Ward Howe in 1889 is still relevant today. Just like our foresisters in 1890, we continue to find strength in federation. GFWC unites us all to one common mission of improving the lives of others through volunteer service. Let’s unite our voices and celebrate this amazing Sisterhood of Service on April 24, Federation Day, and continue the celebration throughout Volunteers in Action Week, April 24-30. (Source and see full article: https://www.gfwc.org/celebrate-federation-day/#:~:text=Host%20a%20Federation%20Day%20Event,event%20around%20GFWC’s%20126th%20Anniversary!)

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Members Only - Make your lunch selection now and bring cash or a check made payable to Woman's Club of Vista to the event.

Zoom Workshop Elder Abuse Awareness
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Volunteer with Foundation for Women Warriors
2025-04-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Foundation for Women Warriors, 185 Park Center Drive, Suite R, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

Girls Night Out
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Misadventure & Co., 2420 Grand Ave C, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Join us for Girls Night Out! Come join the newly formed Social Committee for our first event. On Friday, April 11th at 6:00pm, we are meeting at Misadventure & Co. A speakeasy style distillery with a great menu of yummy food options like flatbreads, sandwiches and seafood. This is the world’s first carbon neutral distillery, they turn excess baked goods into an award winning vodka. Located at 2420 Grand Ave C in Vista, it’s just off Sycamore. Here is their website: https://misadventure.co/ Please RSVP to KatiM@thewomansclubofvista.org

April 2025 Crafts Group
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | CA

April 2025 Book Club
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Rancho Grande El Toro Mexican Cuisine, 825 Williamston Street, Vista, CA, 92084, United States

Earth Day Festival 2025
2025-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA, 92084, United States

2025 Palomar District Convention
2025-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Woman’s Club of Carlsbad Clubhouse, 3320 Monroe, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
Palomar District Convention
WCV will pay half of members’ registration fees. To register, click the links in the right column and pay only $15 per member. Registration deadline is April 14, 2025.

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Bring a check made payable to Woman’s Club of Vista to any event on or before April 14, 2025 or mail to P.O. Box 91, Vista, CA 92085.

April 2025 Monthly Evening Meeting
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
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.
Oli’s Cookies
Here 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.
Come hear about Laura’s journey on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Happy Birthday to GFWC and WCV
We’ll also have a happy birthday celebration for GFWC Federation Day. WCV celebrates its birthday in the month of April as well.
Meet at Shadowridge Golf Club. The bar will be available for those of you who would like a cocktail with dinner.
The 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.

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2025 GFWC Federation Day
2025-04-24 | CA

April 2025 WCV Walks
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Lake, 650 Foxhall Drive, San Marcos, CA, United States

Literacy Fundraiser at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 207 Main St, Vista, CA, 92084, United States
Join us to raise money for our literacy program Bubbles and Books. The money will be used to purchase shelves and books to be installed in laundromats around Vista. While parents complete their laundry chores, kids can take the books home or read them while they wait. Please show the flyer to the cashier when purchasing your ice cream. No worries if you’re vegan or dairy-free: Handel’s has sorbets and vegan options.

May 2025 Friendraisers
2025-05-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Outback Steakhouse, 177 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States

Magic Yarn Workshop
2025-05-03 | Magic Yarn Workshop, 4195 Camino del Rio S., San Diego, CA, 92108, United States

Cinco de Mayo at the Vista Historical Museum
2025-05-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Vista Historical Museum, 2317 Old Foothill Dr., Vista, CA, 92084, United States

May 2025 Board Meeting
2025-05-07 10:00 - 13:00 | SmartSpace Conference Room, 450 S. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

Mother's Day at Boys and Girls Club
2025-05-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Boys and Girls Club of Vista, 410 W California Ave, Vista, CA, 92083, United States
This is a very rewarding event that will touch your heart. Contact Liz Franciscus to volunteer at lizf@thewomansclubofvista.org.

May 2025 Crafts Group
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | CA

Zoom Workshop - Violence Against Native American Women
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

2025 CFWC Annual Convention (San Jose, CA)
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | CA
Calendar

May 2025 Book Club
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Rancho Grande El Toro Mexican Cuisine, 825 Williamston Street, Vista, CA, 92084, United States

May 2025 WCV Walks
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Buena Vista Park, 1601 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Join your fellow WCV members on our monthly walk on Saturday, May 24th at the Duck Pond in Vista. We will meet and start walking around 9:00 am. The address is: 1601 Shadowridge Dr, Vista, CA 92081. Email Kaley kaleym@thewomansclubofvista.org if you want to be added to the walkers list.

Vista Strawberry Festival 2025
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

May 2025 Evening Meeting
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
George Hernandez from the Sheriff’s Office will speak about the Blue Envelope program. Plus it will be Teacher Appreciation night for special needs teachers.

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June 2025 Board Meeting
2025-06-04 10:00 - 13:00 | SmartSpace Conference Room, 450 S. Melrose Dr, Vista, CA, 92081, United States

2025 GFWC Annual Convention
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-09 | Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park, 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Go here for info on our National Convention https://www.gfwc.org/annual-convention/
Room Reservations are Now Open for the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention in Atlanta, Georgia!
Book your room now for the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention in Atlanta, Georgia! Connected to the College Football Hall of Fame and one block from the World of Coke and Georgia Aquarium, this hotel is in the center of it all. Reserve your room for June 7-9, 2025, and don’t miss out on the excitement of next year’s Convention! Contact a Board member for the room block link.
See hotel amenities and photos: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/atlanta-centennial-park/property-details

June 2025 Friendraisers
2025-06-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Lamppost Pizza, 15 Main St b100, Vista, CA, 92083, United States
