Women's Club of Farmingdale

November
21, 2025

Women’s Club of Farmingdale

Local & International Activities

On November 6, the Women’s Club of
Farmingdale (WCF) “Presidents” Luncheon Committee: Rosemary Emigholz (Chair),
Tina Diamond, Linda Kreussling, Debbie Podolski and Cathy Sewell celebrated
club presidents – current president Lynda Leone and past presidents: Dolores Cianciabella, Tina Diamond, Rosemary
Emigholz, Ida Ferrante, Barbara Hoerner, Anna Ievolo (not present), Maria
Ortolani, Cheryl Parisi, Loda Romanelli, Fran Rotondo, Lorraine Stanton and
Rosemary Trudden - with a delicious catered hot lunch and desserts.

A fall flower basket was presented to
President Leone by the Luncheon Committee on behalf of the club. Special commemorative photos were taken with President
Leone and past presidents who were in attendance. Also, several club members received
recognition certificates from GFWC NYS for their many years of volunteer
service with the WCF.

On November 10, in the spirit of helping
to address the increasing food supply shortage, the club made a $200 donation to
St. Kilian’s Outreach. They combined
this donation with a club collection of much needed paper goods, including
paper towels, napkins and toilet paper. Anyone looking to donate, please call

516-756-9656
for a list of most needed items.

On November 18, President Leone met with
Farmingdale Public Library Director Christa Lucarelli and presented her with a
$500 check to be used to support the library’s Triple P and CASE Programs. The CASE Program gives special needs adults
in the Farmingdale community a space to socialize and engage in fun activities,
as well as educational and rewarding programs covering a wide range of
subjects. The Triple P Program (Peer Pal
Program) pairs special needs participants with neurotypical teen volunteers for
an hour of fun activities, such as music therapy, game playing, arts &
crafts, therapy dogs, cooking, karaoke, video game playing and physical
fitness, all designed to encourage teamwork, socialization and acceptance.
These programs are run by Megan Peace with help from her assistant Anthony. For more information, please contact Library
Director Christa Lucarelli at 516-249-9090 or clucarelli@farmingdalelibrary.org.

Also on November 18, Arts & Craft
Chair Barbara Hoerner assembled items, either handmade or bought by club
members, to donate to Operation Smile.
After receiving life-transforming surgery, each child receives a handmade
“Smile Bag” bursting with goodies – small sized personal care items, small soft
toys, stickers, crayons, small coloring books and a mirror to see their new
smile. Members of the WCF sewed dozens
of smile bags while other members purchased the small items to fill them. In addition, members sewed “No-No Arm Bands.”
To help keep the surgical incision clean, no-no arm
bands prevent a child from bending their arms and touching their face. And for
those members who can crochet, beautiful soft, colorful blankets and afghans
were made providing the children with warmth and comfort as they heal with
their new smile.

submitted
by Maria Ortolani, Publicity Chair