The Melbourne Village Women's Guild was founded in 1952 by Kate Fick, wife of "Cap" Fick - later the first elected Mayor of Melbourne Village. She did so because she felt there was a need for a forum to allow Village women to get to know each other. Over the years the WG has expanded from a social organization to encompass service functions as well. It provides interesting, entertainnig, informative, and instructive monthly programs for the women of Melbourne Village. Click here to view a .pdf version of the 2002 Proclamation celebrating the WG 50th Anniversary.
The Women's Guild is open to all Melbourne Village women. There is a monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 PM in the AHF Hall from Sept thru May. Here is this seasons schedule of programs:
Sep 9 - Welcome Back Luncheon Oct 14 - Speaker: Scott Spratt from NOOA; Program: Lightning in Florida (2PM) Nov 11 - Speaker: Cindy Dolaway from The Sea Turtle Preservation Society; Program: Sea Turtles Dec 9 - Speaker: Sandi Dix; Program: Making Beaded Lamp Shades Jan 13 - Speaker: Mary McAuliff; Program: Audubon's Crested Caracara Feb 10 - Annual Auction Fundraiser - open to ALL Villagers Mar 10 - Speaker: Patti from Petals Design Center; Program: Flower Arranging Apr 14 - Road Trip May 13 - TBD
Other Women's Guild activities include: - A table at the Flea Market and snack bar - your donations are welcome - Hanging of the Greens in November - Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair in December
SUNSHINE TEAM - The Women's Guild is dedicated to being neighborly and spreading a little sunshine to those who need it. If know know of a Melbourne Village resident / AHF Member who is ill, recovering, in mourning, or could simply use a little sunshine - please email the information to Betty Willis or call her at 727-1805.
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