Upcoming Events
See what’s happening at the Royal Oak Woman’s Club!
Explore our upcoming events and take a look back at some of the events and activities we’ve enjoyed over the past year.
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Upcoming Events Calendar
Saturday, December 5, 2026
12 PM
Holiday Tea
Save the date for our infamous, members only, holiday tea!
More information to come.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Finding Financial Freedom
We'll rotate through three small-group discussions led by Vibe representatives:
Credit Basics & Refresher – Brush up on your credit knowledge and learn tips for financial success.
Navigating Life Changes – Get helpful advice for retirement, divorce, or the loss of a partner.
Protecting Your Identity – Learn how to spot scams, prevent fraud, and keep your information safe.
Bring a friend or guest! Everyone can benefit from a little financial know-how, and it's always more fun learning together!
We'll have refreshments, giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:30 AM
General Meeting
We’ll explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands are part of our Metroparks, including the Fox, Kickapoo, Ojibwa, Potawatomi, Sac and Wyandot Nations.
We’re also supporting the Metro Detroit Youth Club of Royal Oak by collecting new books from their wish list at Sidetrack Bookshop to help build a library for their summer and after-school programs.
Past Events
Take a look back at some of our past events and see the variety of ways the Royal Oak Woman’s Club connects with and supports organizations and groups throughout our community.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
2 - 5 PM
Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club will be dressing up and passing out goodies to the kids!
Come lend a hand and make a difference in our community.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6-7:30 PM
It’s time for the October General Meeting.
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club will be supporting Kitty Kat Rescue at this meeting.
We welcome Julie Skene to talk to our members about feral cat colonies and creating winter cat shelters. Bring a donation for Kitty Kat Rescue!
We will also be collecting candy for the Royal Oak Spooktacular.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
9AM-12 PM
Join us for the 2026
GFWC National Day of Service!
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club will be supporting CARE House of Oakland County with a fall clean-up day.
Activities will include cleaning, organizing, outdoor beautification, and special projects. All skill and mobility levels are welcome!
Come lend a hand and make a difference in our community.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5-6:30 PM
Join us for kindness rocks painting!
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club will be working with Brownie Troop 78062 for a night of painting kindness rocks for Care House of Oakland County.
Snacks and light refreshments will be provided by the club.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6-8:00 PM
Meet & Greet
Join the Royal Oak Woman’s Club for a relaxed and welcoming Meet & Greet!
Enjoy light fare and refreshments while meeting members, learning how the club supports the community, and discovering what membership is all about.
Professional staff from DuMouchelle’s Gallery in downtown Detroit will examine “trash or treasure” and give verbal appraisals at the Royal Oak Woman’s Club in Royal Oak.
A 15-minute appointment is required for up to 2 items; appointments cost $25 each. (A set, i.e. silver tea service or fireplace andirons, is considered one item.) More than two items? Book more appointments!
Attic Treasures Appraisals
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
6-6:30PM Social / 6:30-7:15PM General Meeting/ 7:15PM Program
Join us for our annual business meeting—along with a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration filled with fun, great company, and socializing beforehand!
Donation Opportunity: Operation Smile is requesting simple toys to calm and distract children while they get ready for cleft palate surgery. See full list in happenings.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
6-6:30PM Social / 6:30-7:15PM General Meeting/ 7:15PM Program
Jenny Hoggat, LMSW from Easterseals / MORC will talk to us about practical, compassionate ways to show up for the people we care about when life feels heavy. Learn to listen with empathy, offer meaningful support, and be a steady presence without trying to “fix” everything.
Donation Opportunity: EasterSeals Dreams Unlimited Clubhouse in Royal Oak - Single serving sized snacks (Healthier snacks like protein bars, peanut butter crackers or cheese snacks are encouraged, although the residents love chips & candy too)
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Shamrockin’ BINGO Charity Fundraiser
Join us for the 4th Annual Shamrockin’ BINGO Charity Fundraiser in support of Guiding Harbor - Foster Care with a Heart!
You can purchase tickets via PayPal at www.rowc.org/shop or contact Amber Pietsch at 313-971-9558 or ROWCCommunications@gmail.com for other options.
$27 includes the $25 Ticket and $2 in PayPal Fees.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
9:30-10AM Social / 10-10:45AM General Meeting/ 10:45-11:30AM Program
Join Nikki McEachern, Director of Parks & Recreation in Royal Oak. She will discuss how they manage 51 parks, including the Farmers Market, Ice Arena, Golf Areas, Senior Center, etc.
Donation Opportunity: Welcome Inn - Men’s Underwear, Joggers, Jean & Tops (all sizes, especially XL)
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
9:30-10AM Social / 10-10:45AM General Meeting/ 10:45-11:30AM Program
Join Chef Julie Selonke, CEC, Program Coordinator and Chef Instructor at Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute, for
“Cultivating Culinary Excellence: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders in Royal Oak.”
Donation Opportunity: Haven of Oakland County is asking for perfumed soaps and lotions
Saturday, Jan 3, 2026
9:30-10AM Social / 10-10:45AM General Meeting/ 10:45-11:30AM Program
Join us as we welcome Kariann Orth, Graphic Communications instructor at Royal Oak High, will show us how technology has changed career training for young artists (and for their teachers!).
Donation Opportunity: School supplies for our dedicated Royal Oak teachers. Number one request – sticky note packs with different colors. Also needed: new pencils, black dry erase markers, and many other items. See Happenings for full list.
November General Meeting
Indigenous Peoples Of Metro Detroit Speaker - Charlie Shelton. Donate books for the MDYC.
Stagecrafters: Calendar Girls
Arts and Culture Committee has found a great opportunity to see Calendar Girls on November 8. Let Jessica Conway know and pay as soon as possible.
Tuesday At The Club: Financial Fun Night
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club is teaming up with Vibe Credit Union for a fun, interactive evening filled with helpful financial tips, great conversations, and practical advice we can all use!
We'll rotate through three small-group discussions led by Vibe representatives:
Credit Basics & Refresher – Brush up on your credit knowledge and learn tips for financial success.
Navigating Life Changes – Get helpful advice for retirement, divorce, or the loss of a partner.
Protecting Your Identity – Learn how to spot scams, prevent fraud, and keep your information safe.
Bring a friend or guest! Everyone can benefit from a little financial know-how, and it's always more fun learning together!
Book Club
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 6:30pm - read any book that takes place in a cold climate.
General Meeting
Mind, Body, & Spirit Saturday
Speaker: Kay AnnAbejuro, exercise leader from Royal Oak YMCA
Donate to Welcome Inn/SOCH
General Meeting
South Oakland Art Association
Speaker: Melissa Wilson, President of SOAA
Donate art supplies for Royal Oak Early Childhood Elementary Students
New officers slate presented.
General Meeting
Flint Water Crisis: Speaker - Dr. Mona Hanna.
Donate to Rx Kids for Pre-Natal and infant support.
General Meeting
Scholarship Awards Presented
Committees and Cocktails
Budget Approval
Club Officer Reports
Donate to John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
2026 Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular
Join Us at the Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular! 🎃
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club is joining the Halloween fun at the 2026 Downtown Royal Oak Spooktacular, and we need volunteers to help pass out candy!
Come enjoy an afternoon of costumes, community, and plenty of Halloween fun while helping ROWC connect with local families.
Sunday, October 18 | 2–5 PM
Centennial Commons, Downtown Royal Oak
👉 Sign up to volunteer and help us make it a spooktacular afternoon!
October General Meeting
Royal Oak Woman's Club meets on Tuesday October 7th. 6:00 social, 6:30 business meeting and 7:15 Bras for Charity project wrap up. We will vote with dollars for the "Bust in Show" winners. Proceeds to be donated to Gilda's Club.
GFWC/ROWC Day of Service 2025
***FOR MEMBERS ONLY*** See Happenings sent on Sept 3, 2025 for more details and SignUp Genius to participate.
Euchre Night @ Pronto's!
Location: Pronto's Royal Oak 610 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Registration begins at 6:15pm, must arrive by 6:50pm to hear rules, first deal is at 7pm
Fundraiser Party - this is a Fundraiser and Party with proceeds going to the ROWC future community projects. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place!!!
Cost $25 buy in - don't forget quarters - 50c per euchre penalty, cash bar, light apps, socialization and fun!!
If you would like to play, but pay at the door, please sign up at the link below with the $0 cost option (we want to make sure we have room for your group!)
Walk to End Alzheimer's 2025
Join our team help fight Alzheimer’s:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23932&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=18664
ROWC/GFWC Superheroes
Team Captain: Terry Poduska
Spaghetti Dinner
Reserve your spot at www.rowc.org/shop OR print the order form and mailed it in with a check.
Spaghetti Sauce Fundraiser
Submit your orders at www.rowc.org/shop OR print the order form and mailed it in with a check.
FOOD DRIVE for Blessings in a Backpack - Royal Oak
For the GFWC National Day of Service on Saturday, September 30th the Royal Oak Woman's Club is hosting a FOOD DRIVE at the ROWC Clubhouse from 10am - 2pm. We are asking members of the community and club members to help donate items from the suggested list provided by BIAB. Please help us provide for children in need! THANK YOU!
ROWC Rummage Sale
ROWC is hosting a HUGE Rummage Sale at the clubhouse! Get great deals on household goods, antiques, collectibles, clothes, jewelry, toys, furniture & much more. Not a member, but interested in donating items to the sale? Call Amber at 313-971-9558 or email rowccommunications@gmail.com.
Meet & Greet!
The ROWC is hosting their annual Meet & Greet for prospective new members on August 23rd from 6-8pm at the Historic ROWC Clubhouse. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Come tour the beautiful clubhouse and find out what the Royal Oak Woman's Club is all about!
ROWC Dine and Donate
Hometown Restaurant Group Dine to Donate Fundraiser is Tuesday, November 8, 4:00 pm - Close. Print and present the attached flyer to your server on the day of the event and 10% of your bill (including alcohol) will be donated directly to Royal Oak Women's Club. You can also enter promo code D2DROWC when ordering food or merchandise online.
Participating restaurants:
POP'S FOR ITALIAN 280 West 9 Mile, Ferndale
TIGERLILY 231 West 9 Mile, Ferndale
PUBLIC HOUSE 241 West 9 Mile, Ferndale
ONE-EYED BETTY'S 175 West Troy St., Ferndale
Royal Oak Woman's Club Installation Ceremony
Time: Social will begin at 6:00 pm / Dinner at 6:30 pm / Ceremony will begin at 7:15 pm
Attire: Summer Garden Party plus we ask that you wear a mask if not vaccinated and wear your ROWC name tag
Food & Beverages: Buffet by Scratch Catering with Chicken and Salmon. There is also a vegetarian option. Dessert and a variety of non-alcoholic/ alcoholic beverage choices.
Tickets are $40 by check or $42 by PayPal. Non-refundable.
Payment and Food Selection Deadline: May 13
If you would like to pay by check, please mail it to Shannon Dux. You can contact her a rowccommunications@gmail.com
Spaghetti Sauce Sales!
The Royal Oak Woman’s Club is selling their famous spaghetti sauce! Get your orders in by March 19th!
Choose between the following:
Pint of Spaghetti Sauce with Meat - $6.50
Pint of Spaghetti Sauce with Veggies & Mushrooms - $6.50
Purchases can be made here: https://www.rowc.org/shop
Please make sure to enter your email with your order so we can contact you if we have any questions.
Pick up Location: Royal Oak Woman’s Club at 404 S. Pleasant St, Royal Oak
Pick up Dates:
Friday, March 25 from 4-6pm
Sunday, March 27th 2-5pm
Royal Oak Historical Society Afternoon Tea
You can purchase tickets for the event here.
Virtual Trivia Night
Please join us virtually on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:30pm for a fun evening of trivia to benefit Common Ground. Tickets are $25 per person. Register for your chance to win one of 6 great prizes sponsored by Capital Title, Three Little Mittens Bakery, and Detroit City Distillery. The zoom link an instructions will be emailed a week before the event.
You can sign up for this event here.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser
Help the Royal Oak Woman’s Club this October to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. All funds will go to support Shades of Pink Foundation. This local foundation offers temporary financial assistance during patients time of need with common issues such as insurance payments, food, transportation, childcare, and other essentials of daily life. More information can be found at www.shadesofpinkfoundation.org
You can donate to this fundraiser here.
Thirsty Thursday: Cocktail Making Class & Pairings
Join the Royal Oak Woman's Club for a festive fall themed cocktail mixer class with food pairings. A shopping list will be provided for those that wish to participate live courtesy of Woodward Corner Market.
You can purchase your ticket at rowc.org/shop.
New Member VIRTUAL Meet and Greet
Join the Royal Oak Woman's Club for a new member meet and greet series that includes several in-person opportunities and a virtual option as well.
ROWC is welcoming to everyone and you do not need to live in Royal Oak to be a member.
We hope to see you at one of our events!
For questions contact contactrowc@gmail.com.
New Member Meet and Greet
Join the Royal Oak Woman's Club for a new member meet and greet series that includes several in-person opportunities and a virtual option as well.
ROWC is welcoming to everyone and you do not need to live in Royal Oak to be a member.
We hope to see you at one of our events!
For questions contact contactrowc@gmail.com.
New Member Meet and Greet
Join the Royal Oak Woman's Club for a new member meet and greet series that includes several in-person opportunities and a virtual option as well.
ROWC is welcoming to everyone and you do not need to live in Royal Oak to be a member.
We hope to see you at one of our events!
For questions contact contactrowc@gmail.com.