PUMPKIN PATCH

This fundraiser is held prior to Halloween at the Latzer Homestead. It is a one day event with games, treats, rides, and pumpkins for purchase. Proceeds go to the general fund for disbursement in May.

BUNNY TRAIL

This fundraiser is held prior to Easter at the EvUCC Church in Highland. Activities include crafts, games, face painting, raffles, bake sale and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds from this event go to the general fund for disbursement in May.

PINK FLAMINGOS FOR PARKS

This fundraiser runs all year and benefits local parks. Anyone can contact HCWC to surprise a friend with a full flock (25 for $25) or half a flock (15 for $15).Various members volunteer throughout the year to place the birds as they are ordered. To book a flocking send an inquiry from the "Contact Us" section on the left.

TEACHER APPRECIATION

In the fall, members bake cookies that are distributed to St. Paul and Highland Schools, including the centers, to say “thank you” to our educators.

CHRISTMAS SHARING

The club “adopts” a needy local family and nursing home residents without any family. A committee shops for gifts, wraps and delivers them in time for Christmas.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM FESTIVAL

This is a city sponsored event held on Fridays during the summer on the downtown square. The club has a ball throwing game during this event for children to win prizes for a small donation.

BABYSITTING CLINIC

This is a fundamental course in babysitting held under the direction of the club. It features guest speakers, instruction on sitting, first aid & safety, and real babies. The cost is free for participants.

BINGO

Several times a year, a committee coordinates a night of bingo at an area nursing home. The committee members bring cookies and the club provides the drink and prizes. The residents enjoy the presence of the children of participating members.

STORY HOUR

This program is held in the summer in conjunction with the Latzer Library Summer Reading Program. It consists of a one hour program with stories, snacks, movie and/or a craft following a theme selected by the library staff.

BLOOD DRIVE

We sponsor a blood drive once or twice a year.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Our club participates in the local Relay for Life.

We have several events scheduled throughout the year that are simply social; a way to get to know each other and our spouses better.

CHRISTMAS AUCTION

This is an event held in December at our regular meeting. However, we try to keep actual business to a minimum. Each member brings a dessert or appetizer and a craft or some other item to be auctioned off among the members. Proceeds go to the general fund to be used for postage, hostess supplies, etc.

ROAD RALLY / SCAVENGER HUNT

This is an event for members and their guests. A committee plans a scavenger hunt throughout the town, ending at a surprise location with munchies and drinks.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER

For this social night, one member hosts appetizers at her home. Couples then break up into groups for dinner. The entire group meets again at another member’s home for desserts. Appetizers and desserts are assigned to each couple by the chairman, and the expense of the dinner is shared by the couples in each dinner group.

AWARDS AND INSTALLATION BANQUET

This event is the last meeting of the year and is usually held in May. Awards are given for member’s participation in various activities throughout the year. Installation of incoming officers is also held at this time.

PARADES

The club participates in one or two Highland parades per year.

• The parade held in conjunction with the Schweizerfest in June.
• The Christmas Parade held the Friday after Thanksgiving.

CRAZY BOWL

The name says it all. This is a fun evening of unusual bowling among members, friends, and families for a small cost per person. This is used as a fund-raiser for our Relay For Life team.

BOOK CLUB

Members meet monthly to discuss a previously chosen book. Books of all genres are read. Members are enlightened by conversation of many subjects.

FRIENDSHIP BASKETS

Members sign up to participate in this activity. Baskets are passed from one member to another based on a prearranged schedule. A member receives a basket full of goodies one month, takes it home, and brings it filled with goodies to give to the next member on the schedule at the next meeting. The items can be baked goods, crafts, etc. The suggested cost of the contents is $10.00 - $15.00.

BACK-ROOM BUDDIES

Don’t forget, after the meeting a few members can usually be found enjoying a beverage at a local watering hole!