Membership -2025-2026
Don't forget to renew your membership. Exciting events and activities are in order. Most importantly is difference we make in the lives of so many in our community. LBWC are passionate about helping others and providing support and services to our community.
This includes local schools, library, veterans and other worthwhile charitable institutions. Each helping hand makes a difference.
DON'T FORGET TO SEND A PHOTO in order to be included in the new 2025-2026 directory. Send to lindahegg625@gmail.com
February Program Packed Provisions for Spring Break
At the February luncheon, bags were decorated then filled . Instructions were given to include (the sun, good morning and who it was from first name only). Then we filled them, taped them shut and applied a sticker. At Lake Bluff Women's Club, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of community among women in Lake Bluff.
March 18th Ice Cream Social at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Board members serve ice cream with a variety of condiments to veterans at James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, 3001 Green Bay Road. This hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, women’s health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), foot care (podiatry), vision care (optometry, ophthalmology, and cataract surgery), orthopedics, and more.
Every March , LBWC hosts an ice cream social, chaired by Sally Shineflug (center) for veterans at Captain James A. Lovell Federal
Health Care Center.
Thanks to Our Sponsors & Merchant Donations
President, Linda Hegg (L) and member, Jennifer Turner (R) gratefully acknowledge the success of the LBWC Annual Benefit. Thank you for all the help of members, local merchants and sponsors who made it possible to donate over $25,000. Shown below are the recipients from our
October 2024 Benefit.
RECIPIENTS WHO Received FUNDS RAISED FROM OCT. 2024 Benefit
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest High School
Our gifted support of $2,000
Two LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL students will receive $2000 in May 2025 at graduation ceremonies
Kids Above All
Lake Forest High School
Our gifted support of $4,000
Kids Above All has created safer, stronger and healthier communities for children and families in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties through early childhood education, safe, supportive housing, and trauma-informed counseling programs.
Every child deserves to feel safe and loved.
Orphans of The Storm
Our gifted support of $4,000
Orphans of the Storm will receive $4,000 from funds raised in October. The Township that LBWC supports is located in Riverwoods Illinois. Here is a picture of Olga who is looking for a home (above).
Mothers Trust Foundation
Our gifted support of $5,000
Mothers Trust provides immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County, Illinois. The foundation's goal is to provide hope, build confidence and make a positive impact on a young person's life.
Also supports Mother' s Trust programs such as Pop-up Shops.
Fill A Heart 4 Kids
Our gifted support of $4,000
Fill a Heart 4 Kids provides homeless, at risk, and foster children food, critical necessities, life skills & educational support to empower & Build Brighter Futures 4 Kids!
Fill a Heart 4 Kids is for homeless youth and foster children to heal, feel valued and receive critical resources and opportunities from the community to achieve Bright Futures 4 Kids!
Bluffer's in Need Fund
Our gifted support of $7,000
Bluffer's in Need Fund stands as a testament to our collective commitment to ensure no student was their educational path hindered black of resources. Managed with care by our district, this fund directly addresses the immediate needs of our students, making tangible differences in students' lives each year.