June 2, 2025 General Meeting At Enticing Cuisine
DINNER IS ON US!
Let’s gather to celebrate us! Take a look back at our year and let’s plan for all there is to come!
DINNER IS ON US!
May 5, 2025 General Meeting at Valley Sheltered Workshop
Join the Club at 325 Main Street in Batavia at the Valley Sheltered Workshop. Here about all they do, their past and new challenges, as we enjoy a Cinco De Mayo dinner.
April 7, 2025 General Meeting Come and Meet the New Staff of Mutual Ground
Let’s gather to celebrate 50 years for this valuable resource to victims of domestic violence on our community. Come and hear what they do and what they are planning to help even more.
March 3, 2025 General Meeting
Northern Illinois Food bank
Let’s hear what our community is doing to help those who need a bit of help feeding themselves and their families. Maybe we can help.
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February 3, 2025 General Meeting and Dinner
Learn about what we can do to be healthier.
Dr. Ratuja Patel shares her time with us.
While this doctor’s current clinical focus is obesity medicine, at her core, she is a preventive medicine, metabolic disease physician. Come and hear Dr. Ratuja Patel tell us about the new science coming out on longevity and the important things we can do for preventive care.
December 2, 2024 General Meeting BHS Choral Singers
Enjoy the dulcet tones of the Batavia High School Chorus. Bring your holiday spirits with you for an enjoyable gathering with friends.
November 4, 2024 General Meeting
Peaceful Holidays
The holiday season can be challenging for many who are grieving the loss of individuals as well the disappointing loss of hopes and dreams. Reality often falls short of the picture perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas portrayed in many movies and commercials. There can also be a heightened sense of anxiety wanting to make everything memorable and perfect for everyone at the expense of your peace. For some, seeing family can mean conflict, and for others there is no family to celebrate with or the tensions runs high.
Annie will share ways to temper our expectations, tools to take care of our heart and our mind, and ideas for how to have true peace on earth this coming holiday season.
Annie Barsch, MA, LMFT has been working with individuals, families, and couples over the past 20 years; both in a large private practice and more recently, on her own. Her specialties are trauma and complicated grief.
Annie will share ways to temper our expectations, tools to take care of our heart and our mind, and ideas for how to have true peace on earth this coming holiday season.
October 7, 2024 Summer Flowers Bring October Scholars!
Your summer flowers have brought us our October scholars!
The club now continues into it's 55th year of enjoying our flower fundraiser. This wonderful tradition has allowed us to once again, send some wonderful Batavia middle school children to some summer camps.
Please come to this meeting to meet them and hear about their experiences as we invite their parents to join in this wonderful celebration of the youth of our community.
September 9, 2024 General Meeting Providing Care to Children and Adults Regardless of Income
Dr. R. Tracy Williams will once again tell us about Spectrios Institute for Low Vision. Hear about the wonderful eye and sight savings services this nonprofit provides to children and adults in our area. And along the way hear about Dr. Williams service to our major league sports teams in the area. You will chuckle as you hear about his life's journey while you appreciate his giving heart and the wonderful institution he's created.
August 5, 2024 General Meeting "Come and Hear the Dirt"
Come and hear Russ Higgins, University of Illinois extension educator, give us “the dirt” about our agricultural state. If you think digging in the dirt can be fun, wait till you hear Russ talk about our state and all of its lovely dirt! Learn some very interesting information about our state while you laugh along with your Club members at his interesting stories and anecdotes.
Agriculture is full of ups and downs and 2024 is demonstrating extremes. Midway through the growing season Illinois farmers and their crops have experienced almost record spring rainfall, delayed planting, replanting, replanting again, above average temperatures and heat stress. Did we mention insects, disease and dropping commodity prices?
Join Russ Higgins, University of Illinois Extension agronomist sharing his perspective as he takes you to the fields and through the current growing season.
June 3 General Meeting and Dinner with the Club
End of Year Celebration
Come and celebrate all that our club has accomplished in the past year.
Meet the new Board and share a meal!
Come and join us as we celebrate all of our accomplishments this year. Help us bring in the new board and set our sights on even greater things in the year ahead.
May 6 General Meeting and Dinner with the Club
Come and hear all about Lazarus House. Their mission is to offer guests connected to our communities, who are homeless or in need, hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter, and education — tools for life. They strive to make certain that all who enter feel the love of Jesus.
Their desire is to offer everyone who comes to their doors the opportunity for hope and a future. They give people a hand up, not a hand out.
Learn all about this giving Fox Valley neighbor. Hear what they do and how we can help. The BWC will organize a visit to see in person the importance of this home for the homeless in our community.
April 1, 2024 General Meeting Dinner and Program
Enjoy an evening out in springtime with your Club as we hear about the delivery of mental health services to our local children. Sarah Russe of TriCity Family Services will be our guest. In addition, we are pleased to have Judge Sandra Parga talk to us about the challenges she faces as a Juvenile Court judge.
Come and hear TriCity Family Services talk about the mental health services they provide to our community. Mental wellness has been evasive for so mnay since COVID,. Learn about the unique challenges facing our children. Then hear from one of our Kane County judges who presides over our juvenile court.
March 4, 2024 General Meeting (back to our dinner gathering)
Join us to hear from one of our own BWC members,
Janie Maxwell,
the Executive Director of the Illinois Farmers’ Markets Association. (ILFMA)
The ILFMA supports local food and food systems by giving Illinois farmers markets and producers access to resources, education, and connections in order to grow healthier and economically vibrant communities.
It’s time to get together for a delicious dinner at Enticing Cuisine. Join us to learn about how we support “local” through our farmers’ markets. BWC is pleased to present one of our very own, Janie Maxwell, the Executive Director of the Illinois Farmers Market Association!
February 5, 2024 General Meeting (luncheon)
February 5, 2024 (lunch meeting)
“More Than a Furry Friend”
Canine Companions for Independence-Suzanne Treudt
suzanne@treudtteam.com
www.canine.org
11:00 AM Social Time
11:30 AM General Meeting
Noon Luncheon
Program to Follow
MENU
TBD
December 4, 2023 General Meeting (EVENING) "Delightful Dancers" + Craft and Bake Sale
December 4, 2023 (Evening Meeting)
“Delightful Dancers”
Students from Batavia Academy of Dance
Anne Gugliuzza, Artistic Director and Owner
www.BataviaAcademyofDance.com
It’s our annual bake and craft sale!
4:30 Bring your bakery packaged to go to your lucky buyers!
5:00 Come by for appetizers as you buy some goodies. Then socialize with a drink among friends. Have an appetizer or two!
6:00 Enjoy our Batavia Academy of Dance Students
6:30 Our Holiday Dinner
TBD
November 6, 2023 General Meeting (Luncheon)
November 6, 2023 (Luncheon)
“Building Better Lives”
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity
Barbara Zegiel, Development Director (and BWC Member)
b.zegiel@foxvalleyhabitat.org
www.foxvalleyhabitat.org
Agenda
LUNCHEON:
11:00 AM Social Time, 11:30 AM General Meeting,
Lunch 12:00 PM. Program to follow
Menu
TBD
October 2, 2023 General Meeting - Scholarship Performances
Your Flower Pot Orders Provide…
“Inspiration Through Art and Music”
Scholarship Performances
Scholarship Chair, Heather Hayes presents our…
Rotolo Middle School Summer Camp
Scholarship Presentations
5:00 - meet and greet
5:30 - dinner
6:15 - Scholarship presentations
It’s time to get together for dinner at Enticing Cuisine for Your Flower Pot Orders Provide… “Inspiration Through Art and Music”. Heather Hayes presents the Rotolo Middle School Summer Camp Scholarship Awardee Presentations.
September 11, 2023 General Meeting - Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
Come and join us as we hear about this wonderful organization that enhances the lives of these special adults.
5:15 - Check -in
5:45 - Business Meeting
6:15 - Dinner together
Menu - Stuffed peppers with ground beef in a tomato sauce over mashed potatoes, broccoli side in a lemon butter drizzle, Italian greens salad, dessert is an assortment of Italian cookies with cannoli
6:45 - FVSRA Marcie Lucas development Coordinator
It’s time to get together for dinner at Enticing Cuisine and learn about the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association. Customer Service Rep/Development Coordinator, Marcie Lucas, will join us to present on “SootheSpace-Creating Safe Sensory Spaces Everywhere.
August 7, 2023 Art in our Community
Water Street Studios
Let’s give a warm welcome to Gianne Bisogni, the events and marketing manager for this little jewel in our community. There is so much this studio does. The BWC is looking forward to hearing about it!
It’s time to get together again and hear about this special place in Batavia that gives artists a place to land, work and showcase their art!
5:15 Check in and social/cocktail time
5:45: General Meeting
6:15 Dinner: with program to follow
Menu:
Spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, ornages tossed with a poppyseed dressing
Orzo sald with pesto, olive, tomato green onion and mushrooms
Marinated and grilled chicken kabobs
Vesuvio potatoes
Roasted veggies
Apple Pie
June 5, 2023 General Meeting (Evening)
June 5, 2023 (Evening meeting)
End-of-Year Celebration and Plant Sale
5:00 PM Social /Cocktail/plant shopping
5:30 PM New Board Installment/Linnea Miller Award
6:15 PM Dinner and (Dancing?!)
MENU
Your Favorite!
Jason’s hors’ d’oeuvres! We can’t wait to see all the lovely goodies he prepares for us!
May 1, 2023 General Meeting (Evening)
May 1, 2023 (Evening meeting)
“Mental Health Awareness Month”
Batavia’s Suicide Prevention Services
Stephanie Dewinski, LSW, Associate Director
www.spsamerica.org
info@spsamerica.org 1-800-273-8255 (24-hour Hotline)
5:15 PM Social /Cocktail
5:45 PM General Meeting
6:15 PM Dinner
Program to Follow
MENU
TBD
April 3, 2023 General Meeting (Dinner)
April 3, 2023
Dinner meeting
“Windows into Stained Glass”
Works of Art at Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church
Edward Tousana, Artist
www.loganstreetchurch.com
5:15 PM SOCIAL /COCKTAIL
5:45 PM GENERAL MEETING
6:15 PM DINNER
PROGRAM TO FOLLOW
MENU
Greek salad-romaine, tomato, cucumber, peppers, red onion, kalamata olive, feta
Roasted lemon oregano chicken
Vesuvio potatoes
Briami-zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, onion, peppers, tomato
Baklava
March 6, 2023 General Meeting (luncheon)
March 6, 2023 (lunch meeting)
“Traditions and challenges”
Batavia’s Valley Sheltered WorkShop
Hugo Saltijeral, Director
11:00 AM Social Time
11:30 AM General Meeting
Noon Luncheon
Program to Follow
We are also collecting donations of feminine products for Mutual Ground.
And we will always happily accept donations for our Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.
MENU
Rolls and butter
Mixed greens w/strawberries, oranges, pecans w/red wine vinaigrette
Grilled chicken w/artichoke and sundried tomatoes
Roasted red potatoes
Grilled asparagus
Lemon meringue pie
February 6, 2023 General Meeting (luncheon)
February 6, 2023 (lunch meeting)
“Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly”
Maria J. Stamos, Expansion Program Planner
www.lbfechicago.org
11:00 AM Social Time
11:30 AM General Meeting
Noon Luncheon
Program to Follow
We are collecting donations for CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Here is their wishlist:
We are asking our members to bring these items to our Feb meeting:
* baby shampoo and soap
* baby lotion
* baby diaper rash cream
* small toy, book or teether BUT NO STUFFED ANIMALS
* onesies in size 3 mos to 24 mos (girl, boy or gender neutral)
MENU
Ceaser salad
Pot roast
Whipped new potatoes
Roasted carrots and turnips
Bread pudding w/caramel sauce
December 5, 2022 General Meeting (EVENING) Bake and Craft Sale!
December 5, 2022 (Evening Meeting)
“Encore! Encore!”
Students from Batavia Academy of Dance
Anne Gugliuzza, Artistic Director and Owner
www.BataviaAcademyofDance.com
It’s our annual bake and craft sale!
4:30 Bring your bakery packaged to go to your lucky buyers!
5:00 Come by for appetizers as you buy some goodies. Then socialize with a drink among friends. Have an appetizer or two!
6:00 Enjoy our Batavia Academy of Dance Students
6:30 Our Holiday Dinner
Rolls and butter
Salad of Romaine, feta, cranberries, pecans w/champagne vinaigrette
Baked ham
Roasted sweet potatoes
Scalloped potatoes
Brussel sprouts w/bacon and maple
Apple pie
Coffee and soft drinks
November 7, 2022 General Meeting (Luncheon)
November 7, 2022 (Luncheon)
“A Chance to Help Military Families”
James Cooks, Manager
www.hines.va.gov/fisherhouse
(708) 202-7154
Agenda
LUNCHEON:
11:00 AM Social Time, 11:30 AM General Meeting,
Lunch 12:00 PM. Program to follow
Menu
Kielbasa (smoked sausage) with sauerkraut/ Mustard and horseradish provided
Red potatoes with butter and parsley
Brown sugared carrots
Rye bread and butter
Cucumber salad
Jason’s special apple raisin strudel
October 3, 2022 General Meeting
October 3, 2022 (Evening)
“Full STEAM Ahead”
Our Rotolo Middle School Scholars’ Presentations
Agenda
5:00 PM Social/Cocktail time
5:30 Dinner with our scholarship students and families.
6:15/6:30 PM. Program to follow
Menu
A great mix of scrumptious and filling hors d’oeuvres, sure to please everyone!
September 12, 2022 General Meeting
September 12, 2022 (Evening)
“CHIP IN Batavia Makes a Difference”
History of the Organization and Services
Joanne Spitz, CHIP IN Co-Chair (& BWC Member)
chipinbatavia@gmail.com
www.chipinbatavia.org
Agenda
EVENING DINNER:
5:15 PM Social/Cocktail, 5:45 General Meeting, Dinner 6:15 PM. Program to follow
Menu
Mixed green salad, strawberries, oranges, and pecans tossed with red wine vinaigrette.
Grilled chicken with artichoke and sundried tomatoes in white wine lemon broth
Red roasted potatoes
Pasta Primavera
Strawberry shortcake
Plants and Hors D'oeuvres
It’s our 8th Annual Plants Sale!
Followed by our General Meeting and
Hors D’oeuvres Dinner!
Yes, we have now been spreading our plants all over the Fox Valley for 8 years now.
The proceeds from annual sale help support our club’s operations.
Come a little early at 5 pm.
Peruse the many pretty plants our member gardeners have brought just for you. We guarantee you will “dig” them!
Think summer blooms to draw bees and birds to your yard!
Do you dig plants?
Come by at 5 pm and peruse all the gorgeous plants our “green thumbed” member gardeners have “dug” up just for you! Enjoy a soda or cocktail as you try to decide how many new little green friends you will take home to plant roots in your yard!
Then enjoy our June meeting where we vote in some new Board members and thank those who have come before. See us present our Garage Sale check to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Then enjoy a great spread of hors d’oeuvres as we mix and mingle the night away.
No speakers, just time to “get clubby”!