WITH ‘THE CONTEMPORARIES,’ YOUNGER WOMEN FINDING WAYS TO SERVE

The Womanʼs Club of Westwood unanimously voted, Jan. 23, to create The Contemporaries of the Womanʼs Club of Westwood as a new committee within the 115-year old volunteer and philanthropic organization.

Committee co-chairs Nicole Dragona, Lauren Letizia, and Jennifer Sirchio look forward to welcoming new members to the Club and offering a full calendar of social, charitable, and networking events. Membership is now open.

The club and committee will host charitable social and cultural events through col- laborations with local businesses and other non-profits. Perks of membership include invitations to exclusive member events and public events. Members have the opportunity to participate in the planning of events ranging from themed dinner parties and wine and food tastings, to wellness and personal development classes.

Dragona sought to create an organization for what she identified as a “frequently untapped demographic of young adult to middle-age women who might otherwise find themselves engaged in growing their careers or focused on child-based activities like sports and PTOs.” The co-chairs identified their peers as a group of talented, interesting, and interested women seeking to make a long-lasting impact on their community As Sirchio noted, “for me, and a lot of these women, Westwood is going to be our “forever home.” The co-chairs thereby sought to join an organization that focuses on giving back locally while also creating a welcoming space for women to socialize, connect, and

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