PLEASE NOTE: As you peruse our programs, please take notice of the changes of venue. We meet at two different country clubs and occasionally other local venues.. Please notice the changes in days of the week (secondary to hours of operation of the clubs) and location as you plan your season! We look forward to seeing everyone for the 2025-2026 season! For additional information: womansclubofsewickleyvalley@gmail.com
“An Elegant Afternoon Tea” Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Allegheny Country Club – Marissa Knaub Avon, Harpist
Another grand tea is planned for our opening meeting. Dust off those lovely hats (optional), don your pretty outfits, and slip on your fancy shoes. We will once again enjoy the elegance of the Allegheny Country Club for this event. Their formal tea service is both beautiful and delectable. The talented harp soloist, Marissa Knaub Avon will be entertaining us. She will play popular music on the melodic harp strings. Please join us for a fun and memorable afternoon.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Montour Heights Country Club When Do I Need Medical Intervention? – Maximizing Your Time at the Doctor’s/Hospital – Judy Haluka, President WCSV
Our President, Judy Haluka is a talented public speaker with a wealth of knowledge. In a recent survey, the membership asked for more of her presentations. We are going to deliver! Do you know when you need an ambulance, or just an Urgent Care Visit? Do you know when to just rest or when you should call your doctor? Judy will answer those questions and provide us with 1st Aid care for the most common injuries and illnesses. Ever go to the Doctor and forget half of what you wanted to talk about? Ever leave not understanding a word the doctor said? Judy will walk us through how to prepare for and how to maximize our time with our healthcare providers. As always, this promises to provide us with valuable information and more than a few laughs.
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 – Montour Heights Country Club Hope Grows – A Caregiver Resource Center
The mission of Hope Grows is to provide those who are caring for others with moments of encouragement, respite and purpose. They incorporate nature as a key element of their program by sharing their beautiful Moon Twp. gardens. As a caregiver, taking time to rest is crucial for maintaining physical and emotional well-being. Hope grows helps to make that possible. The staff of Hope Grows (Moon Township, PA) will share with us their mission, discuss their programming and offer both opportunities for those needing a rest and for those seeking a fulfilling opportunity to volunteer.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Allegheny Country Club, A Christmas Celebration
Allegheny Country Club dresses up like few other venues to celebrate the Holiday Season. This year we will share the winter wonderland set in the hills of Sewickley Heights. Come join us for a special meal. David Crisci, popular local pianist and vocalist in our area will be accompanied by a songstress following our luncheon. They will be singing popular songs as well as Holiday favorites. Members of the Club have seen this duo perform and highly recommend them.
January 2026 – There will be no meeting
Many find the challenges of winter difficult. Be safe, away from icy/snowy roads – pick up that book you have been wanting to read, binge a new, popular TV show, make your favorite comfort food. Stay tuned for our fabulous February Brunch event.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, Montour Heights Country Club Brunch with Family and Friends
Join us for brunch at the country club. The food is always great, and the company superb. We encourage you to bring husbands, neighbors, friends, even an occasional enemy to share a meal and some fun on a Sunday afternoon. Ashley Lynn Priore, founder of Queen’s Gambit and Queenside Ventures will present “Playing to Win: How Strategy Shapes Leadership and Life”
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Allegheny Country Club
Spring is always beautiful at the Allegheny Country Club. Enjoy the view of nature as it begins to waken from its long winter rest. We have had so much fun in the past at our fashion shows. They continue to be requested events. Join us as we marvel at our very own “home grown” models as they walk the red carpet in their chic outfits. This will feature clothing obtained at local thrift stores. Group trips to the thrift stores to pick out outfits to show off are half the fun of this delightful program. Consider volunteering to be a model and join us on our afternoons shopping (and dining of course!)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – Montour Heights Country Club
Looking over the newly green hills of Montour Heights Country Club we will share a delicious meal and have some fun together. After a hiatus and by popular demand, the cooking team of Verna Corey and Judy Haluka is coming back to the Woman’s Club stage. This time it’s out of the oven where Verna rules to the stovetop, where Judy feels most at home. Rumor has it, Chicken Marsala and a Delightful Seafood Pasta will be coming our way. Samples included!
Wednesday, May 13, 2025, Allegheny Country Club
This will be our Annual Business meeting. The Board of Directors and officers will be elected. The annual Treasurer’s Report will be presented.
Everyone is familiar with the famous Italian painters from the Renaissance such as DaVinci and Michelangelo. There was a famous female artist who paved the way for feminism. Artemesia Gentileschi has an interesting story to tell us as we will find out during this 30 minute presentation with the beautiful art from the Italian Renaissance.
Our own WCSV member, Gina DeMarco Wall has a background in Languages & Linguistics. She speaks Italian and Spanish. She retired from education as an administrator where she supervised teachers and provider training to staff. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Gina currently works as a consultant for schools across Allegheny County and provides technical support and training. Her love of all things Italian is due to her family history and travel to Italy to keep in touch with relatives who still reside there.
Come to this May meeting as we set the mood for our outing to Narcissi Wintery in June!
June Road Trip – Narcisi Winery
Remember the fun of a school field trip. Following the close of the Club’s season we thought it would be fun for those who are interested to join in a field trip to a local winery. Located in Gibsonia, PA, Narcisi Winery is a great place to share a meal among the vineyards (and of course a glass of wine or two). Carpooling will be arranged to add to the fun for those not wanting to drive themselves.
Narcisi Winery is a family owned and operated winery just 10 miles north of Pittsburgh. The winery offers both classic and unique wines that will take you back generations of Italian winemakers. Dining in the restaurant will transport you to a Tuscan villa where time and worries dissolve into the rolling hills of the countryside. This one promises to be special!