Events Calendar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 




                                    Major Projects

PUMPKIN PATCH: This fundraiser is held prior to Halloween at the Latzer Homestead.  It’s 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 V.F.W. 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 call Christina Rheaume at 618-654-4275

                                              Service Projects

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 fishpond 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 our local Relay for Life.

SOCIAL EVENTS

We have several events scheduled thru-out 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. One parade is held in conjunction with the Schweizerfest in June.  The other is 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!