Upcoming Woman's Club Happenings...

Join Us for our Member Meeting

Thursday, September 10th

10:30 AM - Networking

11 AM - Business Meeting

12 Noon - Speakers Presentation

12:30 PM - Lunch

Presenter

Join us on Thursday, September 10th* for our first Member Meeting of the season. We are excited to reconnect with our members, share summer stories and welcome Sonia Michelle Veliz, MBA, Partner Engagement Officer at 4KIDS, as our guest speaker.

Sonia is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and global leader with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, strategic partnerships, marketing, and community engagement. Having traveled to over 40 countries and worked across five continents, she is passionate about helping people discover purpose, create meaningful impact, and transform lives.

At 4KIDS, she builds partnerships with donors, businesses, and community leaders to bring hope, healing, and support to children and families in crisis.



Join us for an inspiring presentation as we kick off a new season full of purpose. First off, check out the items the Community Life Committee and Environment Committee are collecting at the Member Meeting below.

Reserve your seat today. See you on September 10th!

Bring a friend or two.

RSVP deadline Tuesday, September 8th

Meeting Catered by

Giving Back: Support Our Community



At the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove, community stewardship is at the heart of everything we do.

Bring your contributions to the September Member Meeting and help make a difference close to home.

Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry: Non-perishable food/goods

Table of Kindness: Purses, scarves & jewelry

St. James Baptist Church: Men's clothing and toiletries

Optimist Club: Healthy snacks

Lotus House/HTAP Victim Support: New & used bras

Tip: Amazon carries bulk socks, bras and underwear —

a great and easy way to contribute!

Sold Out - We Still Need Food Donations!

Missed your chance to attend this month's first Mahjong Class? Keep an eye out for our next class in September, date still to be determined.

We could use some food donations for this evening's event, so if you would like to contribute small bits or a dessert(s) to share you can drop it off at the Clubhouse between 5 to 6 pm tonight, August 27th. Questions, please email Illine Davila at illineadavila@gmail.com.

International Coastal Cleanup Day is September 19th

The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove is proud to partner with the Coconut Grove Sailing Club and Project Anchor Down for a hands-on conservation event as part of the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup.

Volunteers will meet at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club at 8:45am before traveling by boat to Clarington Island to remove marine debris from this unique Biscayne Bay habitat. Click here to RSVP.

Book Club

September 28th

Join us Monday, September 28th, from 1:30pm to 3 pm at the Coconut Grove Library Branch, 2875 McFarlane Road, next to the WCCG Clubhouse, for a discussion of All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringle.

To register or learn more: Contact the Coconut Grove Branch Library at 305-442-8695 or visit Miami-Dade Public Library System Events.

To volunteer to lead a book discussion contact Julie Press at jepress@gmail.com.

Open Studio in September

The Woman’s Club of Coconut Grove’s Open Studio will resume September every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm at the WCCG Clubhouse. Open Studio is for members and prospective members of all art skill levels. Participants are encouraged to bring their preferred art medium, a bagged lunch, and a $10 donation, collected upon arrival. Contact Sally Willits at sallygrove22@gmail.com or 786-512-6336 for additional details.

WCCG Members: We'd love to get to know you better...

Every member brings unique experiences, skills and passions to WCCG. In less than three minutes, you can help us learn more about yours and connect you with volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and talents.

We’ve updated the survey link and it’s ready to go! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey—we’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for helping us get to know our members better!

Policy Reminder & New Member Sponsors

As we continue to grow and welcome new members, we’d like to take a moment to highlight some important policy reminders to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone.

• Guest Lunch Policy: Each non-member is welcome to attend up to two lunches per year as a guest. Please keep this in mind when inviting friends and prospective members.
• New Member Sponsors: Sponsors, we appreciate your support in making the new member application process as smooth as possible.

Please keep Lara Gallardo, Second Vice President, informed about the new members you are sponsoring by emailing her at lara@onemindlab.com and kindly forward all necessary paperwork including sponsor letters to her. Your help ensures an efficient and seamless process—thank you for your cooperation!

Woman's Club of Coconut Grove

2026 Officers

We are excited to welcome our newly installed Board of Directors! The Woman’s Club is honored to be led by volunteer members who bring dedicated leadership, energy, and a strong commitment to our mission. Their shared vision will set the stage for an exciting year ahead. Congratulations!

President - Illine Davila

1^st Vice President - Greg Breidenbach

2^nd Vice President - Lara Gallardo

Corresponding Secretary - Lynne Cameron

Recording Secretary -

Treasurer - Fan Zhang

Reminder: Club Parking is Reserved

Parking at our Clubhouse is limited - spaces are reserved for the elderly, disabled, or those involved with the day’s program. If you want to reserve a parking space, please contact Illine Davila at illineadavila@gmail.com.