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Farmington Woods Women's Club Book Club

The Farmington Woods Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month and welcomes new members along with a participation and membership in the Woman's Club. Please contact Loretta Antupit at 860-404-7449 or [email protected]. We meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Library.  
Farmington Woods Women’s Club Books For 2024/2025
 
September       The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Davis
                        Facilitator:   Carole Coderre
This is a mystery – thriller novel about a newlywed who discovers her husband’s entire identity is a lie!
 
October           Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
                        Facilitator: Kay Eaton
This novel is about the importance of friendship and human connection!
 
November       A Single Thread by Tracey Chevalier
                        Facilitator:  Muriel Bryant
Told in glorious prose, this novel is a timeless story of friendship, love and a woman crafting her own life.  This is a stunning historical fiction about a single woman in post WWI England who defies convention.
 
December        Sense and Sensibility by Jane Auster
                        Facilitator:  Linda Lattizori
This is her first novel, and was published in 1811 anonymously.
 
January            No Book Club.
 
February          The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
                        Facilitator:  Loretta Antupit
This is the story of J.P. Morgan’s “personal librarian” an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style and wit. 
 
March              The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
                        Facilitator:  Barbara Smith
The author transports us back to the 1950’s Manhattan and glamorous Radio City Music Hall.  It is a thrilling novel about a young Rockette and a mysterious bomber terrorizing New York City.
 
April                Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
                        Facilitator:  Eileen Sharff
This book is an historical fiction novel which was meticulously researched by the author.  It is set in the 1500’s in China and is dazzling, extraordinary and fascinating!

May                 Trust by Herman Diaz
                        Facilitator:  Sara Lapuk
The author won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel in 2022.  Set in New York City focusing on the world of finance.  It is a metafictional look at a secretive financier and his wife.  This is an immersive story and a brilliant literary puzzle!
 
June                 The President’s Wife by Tracey Enerson
                         Facilitator:  Claire Silverstein
A vivid portrait of a woman whose remarkable role and achievements in history have largely be relegated to the shadows! The First Lady, Edith Wilson


Here are few other activities you may like:
Canasta:  Come and join the Canasta fun each Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the Master Association Board Room. You don't have to be a master to join as we will teach you the finer points of the game. Just come and enjoy each other's company and have a fun afternoon.  Please contact Barbara Smith at 860-675-0328 if you would like to attend.

Mahjong:  Come and join the Mahjong fun each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Master Association Board Room.  You don't have to be an expert as we will show you the finer points of the game. Whether you are new to the game or need to update your skills, come join a fun group sharing a common interest.   Please contact Dorothy Pfizenmaier at 860-673-4919 if you would like to attend.
                                                                                                                 

Recap of May 2022 Luncheon and Fashion Show

The annual May Luncheon and Fashion Show was a huge success despite the delay of two years due to the dreaded Covid Virus. Over 90 women attended on a lovely Spring Day and enjoyed a delicious lunch and a Soft Surroundings Fashion Show with a “Taste of Paris” theme topped by sparkling flutes of champagne. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the many FWWC members, as well as others, who made this wonderful afternoon possible. Darlene Williams and her team from the restaurant helped negotiate prices for us, helped set up the room, and served so graciously. We also want to thank Johnny who prepared our lunch and received rave reviews, Kevin Cloud who arranged for transportation to get our guests from the parking lot to the Heritage Room, George Pierfedeici who arranged and played music in keeping with our French theme, Kelley Brewster and her staff who took photos, prepared announcements, and pretty much did anything we needed help with.

Our FWWC, led by President Carol Kardas, stole the show with her welcome speech in perfect French, and her surprise announcement of two very special awards for Dorothy Pfizenmaier and Irene Loretto who have given so unselfishly to our club over the many years.

We also wish to thank our FWWC members Rachel Keyser, Marianne Morrison, Sophie Sefcik, Louise Pierfedeici, Carolyn Blaine, and Dorothy Pfizenmaier who helped with everything from advertising to decorations, to welcoming guests, to making phone calls.

We are so grateful tour six models, Angela Maine, Barbara Smith, Anne Fitzgerald, Carol Verge, Thirza Hyatt, and Susan Landry who looked so lovely and presented the Soft Surroundings clothes so beautifully.

The work of my Co-Chair, Judith Harlow, is indescribable. Her organizational ability and attention to detail truly made this event possible and such an amazing success. It is impossible for me to thank her enough for her hours of effort over so many months.

We are looking forward to an equally successful year ahead for our FWWC. Don’t forget to join in the Fall!   We have big plans for next year and we will be needing help with all our events and committees.

Enjoy the Summer and stay safe.

Jackie Blaine
 

Woman's Club 51st Year at Farmington Woods   On Thursday, September 9, 2021 the Farmington Woods Woman's Club began their 51st year with a celebratory Tea in the Heritage Room.  FWWC provides friendship and service to the Farmington Woods community, with over $85,000 donated over the years as well as historical, educational and social events for FWWC members.