It was a happenin’ scene at Naples Lakes Country Club as the Marco Island Woman’s Club (MIWC) officially kicked off their 60th Diamond Jubilee year.
“Strength and Survival” was the theme of the October luncheon as we embraced our past, celebrated survivors, and welcomed our guest speaker Sue Olszak of the American Cancer Society. We were feelin’ groovy as we honored our roots. Several members wore sophisticated Jackie Kennedy attire, mod go-go boots, or far out Summer of Love/Haight-Ashbury threads. Founded in 1966 by sixteen women, MIWC has survived the decades and is still going strong! We are not only surviving. We are thriving!
MIWC President Tammy Barstow welcomed the crowd as Shirley Thayer led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and musical rendition of God Bless America. A moment of silence was observed in memory of those who were killed or taken hostage, including 46 Americans, in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel. May they never be forgotten…