The Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club, one of the oldest not-for-profit civic organizations in the State of Florida, was founded in 1926 by Louella Albee. An early initative was to establish a public library for residents of Venice, Nokomis, Osprey and Englewood.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS left to right: Lorraine Finizio- Director at Large, Kathy Price- second Vice President, new inductees-Gail Mandel & Pam Hindman, Liz Mazzu- president OUR GUEST SPEAKER Danielle Hughes, from PAWS was our speaker who gave us a wealth of knowledge
The Caribbean Nights Dance Party was a most enjoyable evening with food, dancing, raffle baskets & unique decorations held at the American Legion on FEBRUARY 28!
We had a winner on the 5th drawing of the 50/50 cash raffle at the Fox Lea Farms fundraising event for VABI on March 10, 2023. Chris Lambert won $319. Chris is an EMT who was working the event. Linda Ecker & Liz Mazzu presented him winnings.
These are just some of the pictures from our very successful Fashion Showcase on January 19, 2023. It was a fundraiser for Venice Area Beautification Incorporated. Some fashion items and decorations were made from Hurricane Ian debris. We thank everyone who participated.
VNWC members enjoying lunch at Snook Haven on February 1, 2023. Did you miss this outing? Well, you can have one of your own. Head on down to Snook Haven on Wednesdays in February to listen to the Suncoast Swing Band at noon. (Entertainment is weather-permitting.) Learn more about it …
AT the January 2023 meeting, Laura Fogarty of Damsel in Distress spoke about women protecting themselves, and we inducted a new member.
Backpack Angels collected toiletries at recent Venice Symphony Holiday Concerts. Thank you to all who donated.
VNWC Members and board attended October’s Venice Area Historical Society presentation by Tom Bowers on Louella Albee, the foundress of the Venice Nokomis Woman’s Club back in 1926. Tom had a rousing slide show of how Louella was not only the life partner in all of Dr Fred Albee’s …
