WOW seeks to provide its 150+ members the opportunity to learn about their community, support local charitable and civic activities, and socialize in an atmosphere of friendliness and goodwill. Aside from the luncheon meetings held monthly from September through May, WOW members are active in 16 clubs and activities throughout each month. In addition, several activities are planned where members can contribute their time and expertise or enjoy social outings with other members. Examples of these are day trips, fund raising activities and volunteering at our charity.

........A Word from Our President 
Hello Ladies!......
The New Year is in sight. As we welcome another year, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on our journeys and embrace new opportunities.  Perhaps you will join another activity group, or step up and start a new group.  There will be lots of support! We could strengthen our bonds by inviting more friends to join the West Orange Women’s Club. Let’s stay active together.

Another exciting event scheduled is a WOW Ladies Cruise. It will be Nov 3-7, 2025, on Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean.  We still have a few cabins on hold and the deposit is fully refundable until August of 2025. I’m going, and it will be full of laughs. Please contact me if you are interested in joining the fun.

Mark your calendar now for the Regular Meetings.  I do!  They are the 3rd Thursday of the month, with the 2025 Luncheon Meeting on January 16 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Their food has been great, and we will have fun finding a bargain at the Treasure Sale for $5.00.  I know I did last year and I’m sure to find something this year that’s “a steal”.  I hope you come.  We will welcome you.
Alice Bergeson, President                 248-921-6025

Alice Bergeson, President

Another exciting event scheduled is a WOW Ladies Cruise. Nov 3-7, 2025 on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Please contact me if you are interested.  We still have a few cabins on hold.  Fully refundable until August of 2025.

Happy New Year!

Don’t forget to bring your new or gently used items (worth $5 or more) to our January 16th Regular Meeting/Lunch at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and donating them for the 2nd Annual Treasures Sale.  Everyone will have an opportunity to purchase these treasures for $5.00 each, and the money will be used for the support of the charities that we’ve collectively chosen.

12 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens

1. The grandparent scam
2. Government imposter scams
3. Elder financial abuse
4. False investment schemes
5. Tech support scams
6. Robocalls and phishing messages
7. Sweepstakes and lottery scams
8. Elder romance scams
9. Funeral scams
10. Reverse mortgage scams
11. Online shopping scams
12. Charity scams‍
13. Fake credit card reader and how to recognize one.
14. Seniors Guide to Financial Scams
15. Annuity Scams
16. Financial Abuse

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Name sound familiar but can't put a face to it? Check out our member photo album. So far 100+ members have been photographed at luncheons. Sorted by first name, you should be able to put a name with a face. Member Photo Album

Note: If you'd like to update your picture, just let me know at a luncheon and I'll retake it. Barbara Aboushahba

Our next luncheon will be
January 16th at
Carrabba’s Italian Grill

5701 Vineland Road Orlando, FL. 32819

Thank you so much for inviting your friends to join WOW.  Our Membership is 162 Members with 2024 New Members at 26 so far.  Our Facebook page is growing with 119 members.  Let me know if you need help joining our private group.
We will have printed Directories at the January Luncheon for those of you who haven’t received one yet.  I hope you come and get one.  We will also have our new WOW card to hand out to your friends to join.  Our Membership Committee will welcome you and help you to find a seat with a friendly group.
      We now have a Membership Committee consisting of Shari Barker, Patti Williams, Carolyn Conner, Wynne Sirbu, and Cynthia Johnson-Guarino.  Some of these ladies will help you find a fun group to sit with at the luncheon.  If you would like to join this committee, please let me know.  

The 2024-2025 Directory is on this website. Directory.  
Jan Penrose   2ND VP – MEMBERSHIP,  westorangewomen@gmail.com