GFWC Menominee
Women's Club
Programs and Hostesses 2026-2027
For General Meetings: 11:30 a.m. Social Time Lunch at Noon, Program & Meeting to follow
Cost: $20.00 Payable at Door (Cash or Checks payable to GFWC Menominee)
RSVP to Jean Kollross 906-863-8551 (Due Friday before meeting)
October 7, 2026 Welcome Back Happy Harvest
Optional- “Operation Christmas Child” Box Due back November 4th.
Program- DeShea Morrow – Marinette County District Attorney
Hostesses- Sally Draze, Kathy Prusak, & Sue Gressel
Menu- Lasagna & Squash Soup,
Vegetarian - Veggie Lasagna
Dessert- Donut Holes & Apple Cider
Special Emphasis- Menominee Co. Victim Services Unit
November 4, 2026 Wear Red, White & Blue
Optional- Return Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
"Sending heartfelt gratitude to all veterans who protect our freedom
and inspire us every day."
Program- Freedom for Patriots
Hostesses- Renee O’Farrell, Janet Neumann, & Chris Bomstad
Menu- Spinach Salad, Turkey, Garlic Mashed
Potatoes/Gravy, Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce
Vegetarian – Cauliflower Steak/Cream Corn Puree, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Dessert-Chocolate Chip Cookie
Special Emphasis- Freedom for Patriots
December 2, 2026 Merry Christmas
“Wear Your Festive Attire”
Optional- Bring Books for Children (Anne Kelley, Susan Plautz)
Program- Music by the ‘Goodfellas’ John Wills & Dave Ebsch
Hostesses- Anne Eickmeyer, Renee Herrild, Tina Porod, Donna Suchovsky, & Pam DeWindt
Menu- Baked French Onion Soup, Tenderlion Tips, Garlic Mashed, Brussel Sprouts
Vegetarian – Mushroom Bisque Soup, Portabella Risotto with side of Steamed Veggies
Dessert- Blueberry Cheesecakes
Special Emphasis- Split between Goodfellas & Menominee and
Mid-County Ministerium Food Pantry
January 6, 2027 Happy New Year!
Celebrate GFWC Menominee Woman of Achievement 2027
Program- CASA of Menominee/Marinette
Hostesses- Linda Berry, Barb Swan, Sue Keer, Kathy Warner, Ginny Scott
Menu-Chicken Parmesan and Caesar Salad
Vegetarian - Eggplant Parmesan
Dessert- Brownie
Special Emphasis- CASA of Menominee/Marinette
February 4, 2027 ‘Wear Red’
National Heart Month and Happy Valentine’s Day
BRING a FRIEND Day! – Members are the Heart of our Club.
Program- Abby Hoijer, Curator for Menominee Historical Museum
Hostesses- Francy Mullen & Windy-Marie Kerkela
Menu- Cheese Pot Soup, Baked Cod Almandine, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans
Vegetarian – Vegetable Pasta
Dessert- Lemon Bar
Special Emphasis- Menominee Historical Museum
March 3, 2027
Welcome Spring! “Let’s Wear Green!”
Program-Lucy Pier, Menominee Historic Farmers Market
Hostesses- Katey LeMay, Anne Kelly & Wendy Baron
Menu- Asian Salad, Chicken Stir Fry
Vegetarian-Vegetable Stir Fry
Dessert- Yogurt Parfait
Special Emphasis- Menominee Historic Farmers Market
Happy Easter Sunday March 28th, 2027
April 7, 2027
Wear your GFWC Apparel / GFWC Pins!
Tribute to Past GFWC MenomineeWomen’s Club Presidents
2026 - 27 GFWC Meno Women’s Club New Members
Recognized
Dues for 2026-2027 Will be collected at this meeting.
Celebrating GFWC Federation Day April 24, 2027
Program- Jill LaCross, Volunteer Manager, UP Health Systems Home Care Hospice Program
Hostesses- Katey Lemay & Ellen Wertepny
Menu- Grilled Cheese, Tomato Bisque Soup & Citrus Salad/LemonVinaigrette
Vegetarian – Same
Dessert- Peanut Butter Cookie
Special Emphasis- Aurora Hospital Garden walk – buy a brick.
May 5, 2027 Welcome Back Snow Birds!!
You Were Missed!
Program- Rainbow House
Hostesses- Martha Harding, D Bachand, Judy Reid, & Hannah Morel
Menu-Taco Salad & Chicken Tortilla Soup,
Vegetarian – Taco Salad with Taco Seasoned Portabella Mushrooms
Dessert- Ice Cream with Strawberries
Special Emphasis- Rainbow House
Co-Presidents Donna Suchovsky and Tina Porod 2026-2028