Our Mission
The mission of the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge is to bring together a diverse group of women in an inclusive environment who, through friendship, volunteerism, education and leadership, engage in civic, social and cultural activities to serve the Club and the greater Glen Ridge community.
Serving the Community
Since 1905
Founded in 1905 the Women’s Club has been successfully fulfilling its mission since its inception and remains a vibrant and vital organization today. The Club hosts social gatherings, educational programs and cultural events. Departments sponsor monthly meetings that feature speakers across a broad range of topics; the Club publishes a quarterly newsletter, Signpost. Other activities include informal cocktail parties, luncheons, yoga, book discussions and day trips to the surrounding area. While enriching minds and creating friendships, Club events and activities raise funds that serve to fulfill our philanthropic goals and maintain our historic clubhouse.
The Clubhouse
In the early years, Club members met in various locations including private homes, schools and churches. Membership grew rapidly because of interest in the civic projects the Club was pursuing. In 1925 the impossible dream of a clubhouse became a reality. A beautiful brick Georgian Colonial Revival building was completed at the corner of Ridgewood Avenue and Snowden Place. Mr. Henry S. Chapman, who lived at the Sunnycrest Estate at 204 Ridgewood Avenue (where the high school now stands) was the sole benefactor of the clubhouse. The building was erected as a memorial to his beloved wife.A plaque remains on the building today recognizing it as the Emily M. Chapman Memorial. The clubhouse is a generous gift treasured and cared for by the members.
Board of Directors
President - Susan Costa
Co-Vice President - Liz Seebode-Zazzali
Co-Vice President - Trisha Turiano
Finance Committee - Kathleen Weissenberger
Treasurer - Mary Jean Potenzone
Assistant Treasurer - Open
Recording Secretary - Open
Corresponding Secretary - AnnMarie Linke
Girls’ Club Advisory - Carmen Pence
Grounds Committee - Margo Garrison
Hospitality Committee - Janice Delaporte
House Committee - Laura Cohen
Membership Committee - Monica Gelinas
Nominating Committee - Dayna Nicles
Public Relations Committee - Andrea Fleitas
Rental Committee - Mary Louise Malyska
Signpost Editor - Amy Luka
Social Committee - Leslie Convey
Social Committee - Annie Rohling
Ways & Means Committee - Open
Art Department - Maria DeMeola
Community Service Department - Sharon Harms
Drama Department - Kristy Graves
Family Department - Open
Home & Garden Department - Janet Spoerl
International Affairs Department - Ann Nicol
Literature Department - Pam Colledge
Literature Department - Sashy Bogdanovich
Music Department - Lyn Vaux
Religions, Spirituality & Wellness - Open