Club News and Activities

It’s not often that you have the chance to share the court with Grand Slam champions while making a difference for kids with cancer. For the past 15 years, Madisen’s Match has done just that, and we invite you to join us on March 15 and 16 to Grab Your Racket and Make a Difference! […]

The Verandah Swing Singers celebrate their ten year reign this year as an integral part of Verandah’s entertainment offerings. Throughout the year they can be found singing at various events and performing their annual major production in the spring. Lisa Zakrajsek founded the group here in 2015. With a background in jazz vocals, she reached […]

The Verandah Volunteer Fair, sponsored by the VCA, was held in Oak Park on January 31, 2025, after being postponed a week due to frigid weather. The balmy 80 degree weather one week later was welcomed by all who attended. Twenty area nonprofit organizations attended this year’s event. Set up began at 11 a.m. with […]

SEW & SEWS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DENISE RATH, BARB WITOWSKI, CAROLYN KERPCHAR, KATHY BIRKE, STEPHANIE LEVIN, MARRIJANE JONES, LINDA PALLADINO On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Sew & Sews had their annual membership luncheon at the River House. Over 110 Sew & Sews’ members, potential members, and guests were in attendance for the season-opening event. Sew […]

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: JACKIE BOGLE, KELLY LOW, SANDIE PEARL, STEPHANIE NEWMAN, SHARON COBURN, EVA FIX, AUDREY SCHMITT, CAROL LAPRADE It all started nearly 20 years ago when a few Verandah women got together to help a local family that was struggling to have Christmas for their kids. Fast forward to today, and that small […]

JANUARY 24, 2025 | NOON TO 2:30 PM OAK PARK Verandah Residents, A new year, a new opportunity to volunteer for a nonprofit who needs you. Please plan to attend the fair 1/24/25 in Oak Park. Last year we had 22 organizations who attended and they still need and appreciate your help. Volunteering is a […]

This season’s Holiday Tour of Homes was a huge success! On December 8, 2024, six beautifully decorated homes for the holiday season were visited by close to 500 Verandah residents. There was something for everyone as each festive home had its own theme and personal touches to set itself apart from the others. Whether you […]

Over 250 ladies attended The Little Black Dress cocktail party hosted by the Verandah Women’s Social Club on October 29th in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over $5,000 was raised from the sale of raffle tickets and the money was sent to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. A pop-up fashion show also took place […]

This adorable Poodle puppy is Biscuit who is very cuddly, loving and knows no strangers. He loves to give kisses, so, if you see Biscuit around the neighborhood, be ready for some exuberant meetings! Biscuit owns Janet Pagano and Dennis Bowen. A beloved pet’s photo, whether dog, cat, horse, bird, or fish will be featured […]