The Women’s Club of the Retreat

 Meetings are 3rd Monday of each month, October through May. All Women of the Retreat are most welcome and encouraged to join!

President's Message

The mission of the Women’s Club is to promote social, educational, cultural and charitable activities for the women of our community. Guided by official by-laws, several committees plan events and activities and hold a charitable fundraiser each year.

Every woman is welcome and encouraged to join the Women’s Club! (Here's a link to the application) Meetings are held at the Clubhouse on the third Monday of each month, October through May. Social time begins at 6:15 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Luncheons, outside activities and craft events are scheduled throughout each month and are announced in the Mail Room and in the Retreat Newsletter.

The Women’s Club of the Retreat supports Martin County charities serving women and/or children and each year the membership chooses one charity to receive the proceeds from our fundraising event(s). Most recently we have donated to 4C’s (Caring Children Clothing Children), Safe Space (a domestic violence program) and Meals on Wheels. In addition to supporting one charity a year, we donate half of our annual dues to a monthly purchase of food for the House of Hope food pantry. We also have 1-2 food drives  to collect non-perishable food items that are delivered to the House of Hope. Over the years, our Retreat community has donated over 44,000 pounds of food to this charity.

2023-2024 Women's Club Officers 

 

Fran Spaulding, Treasurer;

Linda Lee, Vice President;

Nancy Strona,President

Katie Falduto, Secretary

                                                                                                                  

PAST PRESIDENTS

Mary Clifford, Pat Williams, Karin Ryan, Audrey DeLoffi, Joanne Estes, Bettyann Dixson, Marlene Boobar                                                                                                                                                                                                         


History of the Women’s Club of the Retreat

By way of background, it was the spring of 2002 that residents began moving into the Retreat. Neighbors were meeting neighbors, yet what seemed lacking was an avenue to meet other residents from adjacent phases of the community. When the Clubhouse was completed, cocktail parties became the first venue for meeting new friends and welcoming new homeowners. From that early activity, a group of women, too many to name, began a Social Committee. In 2004, the first slate of officers of the newly formed Women’s Club evolved from that Social Committee.

The founders of the Women’s Club were Mary Paukstys, Brenda Frank, Mary Regan and Coni McGuinn. These women wrote a mission statement, adopted by-laws, and formed various committees to plan events and charitable activities. Membership grew and residents became more involved. Over the years the Club has financially supported many Martin County charities, including but not limited to, the House of Hope, Safe Space, Hibiscus House, Hope Rural School in Indiantown, Martin County Literacy Council and the Pink Tie Organization.

In the 2022-2023 season, the Club celebrated our membership of over 140 women!  The Women’s Club of the Retreat continues to provide opportunities for women of the Retreat to welcome new residents, make new friends and share many experiences together. 

Dues are $25 for the year, and may be sent to the Treasurer:   Fran Spaulding 9184  SE Hawks Nest Ct., Hobe Sound, FL.  33455

Please consider dropping by any meeting to check us out.

 

  OVER 45,000  Pounds of Food Collected as of October 2023

  

Join the Women's Club...make friends for a lifetime!!

Applications may be found in the mail room or the link above

          

                                          

Committee Members Telephone Email
2022-2023 Officers Sue Arnold, President
Meg Ochotorena, Vice President
Cindy Sibilia, Secretary
Fran Spaulding, Treasurer


Membership Linda Lee


Outside Luncheons Sandy Morrow
Jean Scerbo




House of Hope Pam Levy


Outside Events Heidi Curren
Celia Love




Sunshine Kristen Kroen, Cards
Gail Pezzicola, Flowers
Audrey DeLoffi, New Member Ambassador






Communication Linda Wolf Chair Email
Jean Scerbo, Bulletin Board
Audrey DeLoffi, Directory

Mona Wiley, Newsletter
Jennifer Dubois Birthday and Caring Email
















50/50 Raffle Nancy Kisslinger


Refreshments Ginny Franklin
Pat Caserta




Summer Activities Marilyn Patterson


Programs for Meetings Meg Ochotorena