SWC Meetings 2026
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SAUGATUCK WOMAN'S CLUB Board Meetings at 10:30 at Woman's Club unless noted. Meetings are on the Wednesday before the second Thursday, February through June, and August through November.
Saugatuck Woman’s Club Calendar 2026
General Meetings and Program Notes
All meetings are 1 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays at the SWC unless otherwise noted.
March 12: Butler Pantry Tour: Visit 439 Butler Street for a guided look at one of Saugatuck’s top businesses. Owner and Operator Kevin Burt will tell us a bit about how he and his wife Stephanie (a member of the SWC) pulled up stakes and moved to Saugatuck to take over the business. You’ll have a chance to sample the fare and shop.
March 26: The Twin Oaks Bed and Breakfast: Owner Molly Fritz will take us on a tour of this historic home at 227 Griffith Street in Saugatuck. If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to run a Bed and Breakfast, this is your chance. We will convene at the SWC after the tour for refreshments and further questions and answers.
April 9: A Year in the Life of Van Til’s Greenhouse: Tami Van Til and her husband, Jim, have operated Van Til’s Greenhouse since 1970 on land that has been in Jim’s family for four generations. Virtually every annual, vegetable, and decorative plant is grown on site for retail and wholesale purchase. Tami’s narrated slide show will take us through one year at the Greenhouse—a labor of love.
April 23: Navigating the Great Loop – Kate McPolin and her husband Andrew Bartlett will share experiences from their recent boat journey navigating from Saugatuck to the Mississippi River, then on to the islands of the Bahamas, up the East Coast and New York Waterways, across parts of Canada, and back to Lake Michigan.
May 14: Lulu Cadieux — Meet at 1 pm, 249 Mason Street, Saugatuck. Reservations required. Text or call Karen Wessel 843-301-2802. Enjoy a tour of the store, a mini cooking class, shopping, and curated gifts and food. Participants receive a discount and gourmet food samples.
May 28: Kim Neuens Design and Interiors: Owner/Designer Kim Neuens offers repurposed and restored furniture, vintage finds, handmade gifts, and décor. Discover her creative work in a photo show and a live demonstration or two at the SWC clubhouse. Whatever your home style, Kim can help you add color and interest.
June 11: Meyer May House Tour, Grand Rapids. Reservations required; car pools available. Depart Saugatuck at 11:45. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, this Prairie Style home offers a tour, short film, and yard visit at no cost, thanks to Steelcase. Expect to stay one and a half to two hours. Contact Karen Wessel 843-301-2802 to reserve your spot as soon as possible.
June 25: The Secret Language of Color: Kady Douglas enjoyed a 20-year career as a professional speaker for the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Seattle and Los Angeles. She spoke on various aspects of the fashion and entertainment industry including the impact of color. Whether you have a favorite color or not, discover why we like the colors we choose, what emotions different colors evoke, and the influence of color on the world around us. Come discover ways to use color to enhance your world, spice up your wardrobe, and become conversant in the Secret Language of Color.
September 10: Annual Salad Luncheon at Noon—bring a salad to share, or contact Hostess Chair Gail Zandstra for another, easier, task. We want to see you! At 1 PM, enjoy a preview performance by the ReACTORS of “Beads, Bangles, and Beatles”.
September 24: The Women of Fort St. Joseph: Michael Nassaney, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus in Anthropology at Western Michigan University served from 1998-2020 as the principal investigator of the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project at Fort St. Joseph in Niles, Michigan. Ongoing “historical archaeological investigations at the site of the Fort are beginning to illuminate the role of women in the daily life” of this strategic portage.
October 8: Annual Meeting: Our Annual Meeting is required and we must have a quorum. Please plan to attend as we vote on changes to our By Laws and other important organizational business. Enjoy a cider tasting and Fall goodies after we conduct our business!
October 22: Tour and Lesson with James Brandess
Renowned local artist James Brandess, originally from Chicago, graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1989. We will meet at his new studio in Douglas and have a lesson in landscape painting. “I paint from observation. My paintings reflect the harmony that surrounds me,” Brandess shares. The event begins at 1 pm at his new studio in Douglas, address to come.
November 12: Adorn Floral Flower Arranging: Angela Sauers from Adorn Floral Boutique in Douglas will demonstrate two arrangements, one for every day and one for holidays. Learn flower arranging tips and hear about her experience becoming a business owner in Douglas. One lucky person goes home with a bouquet.
December 3: Holiday Party: Celebrate the Holidays and the end of the year with your friends at the SWC. We meet at noon for a luncheon and White Elephant gift exchange. Musical entertainment. $25 per person. Reservations, please. Details to follow.
FRIENDS OF THE SAUGATUCK WOMAN'S CLUB FUNDRAISER
Currently the Woman's Club has only asked Friends' to support their 2025 scholarship obligations. Money was previously raised and given to the Woman's Club for the storm windows.
For more information on the Friends of the Saugatuck Woman’s Club, contact Kevin Keller, email [email protected], To join choose the "membership" tab. To donate choose the "Friends Info" tab.
Above, the Felt Mansion decorated for the holidays.
Patty Meyer at the Felt Mansion explained how the mansion was saved from being torn down and then the restoration process. Patty and the Felt have helped with advice and to raise money for projects at the Woman's Club.
Patty Meyer at the Felt Mansion explained how the mansion was saved from being torn down and then the restoration process. Patty and the Felt have helped with advice and to raise money for projects at the Woman's Club.
