Making a difference.
Tickets are now on sale for our Boots & Bangles II scholarship fundraiser! Look for continued updates on our website and by following Fountain Hills Women's Club on Facebook!
"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." – Marcel Proust
The Fountain Hills Women's Club was organized January 1974.
We are a dynamic, growing organization.
Dedicated to helping within the community.
To enrich the lives of others, primarily women in the community of Fountain Hills, by building a future where leadership flourishes, growth is limitless, and every woman’s potential strengthens the world around her.
To serve the local community by providing academic and vocational scholarships, lending financial and volunteer support to other community organizations and charitable causes, and offering informative and uplifting monthly presentations.
Promote a sense of community, sisterhood, and belonging, fostering friendship and connections among members.
- Encourage and support women in a non-judgmental and supportive way.
- Strive to always act with kindness, humanity, empathy, integrity, respect, and understanding.
Encourage members to support, present, and participate in community activities with dedication and generosity.
Strive to learn from all experiences to enhance the quality of our lives and make a difference in our communities, families, and workplaces.
Support women to reach their full potential, fostering leadership skills and encouraging personal growth through higher education, training/certification, or continuing education that build skills, enhance confidence, and promote leadership through scholarship awards.
The Fountain Hills Women's Club (FHWC) provides funding for annual scholarships. These scholarships benefit graduating seniors at the Fountain Hills High School, through the Golden Eagle Foundations, and re-entry scholarships for the benefit of women who live or work in Fountain Hills.
The FHWC main fund-raiser is our annual "Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon" to support the scholarship fund.
The FHWC remembers Suzy Ludlow for a generous contribution that has supplemented our annual fundraising event. Suzy was a member and past president at FHWC.
The Fountain Hills Women's Club has made numerous annual contributions to many organizations here in Fountain Hills. They include:
Shirley Serey - President
Phyllis Muhs - 1st Vice President
Suzanne Nann - 2nd Vice President
Sandi McGee - Recording Secretary
Caroline Grunert - Corresponding Secretary (Sunshine)
Ruby Moreno - Treasurer
Gerrilyn Vande Hoef - Assistant Treasurer
Alice Gallagher - Scholarship
Phyllis Muhs - Directory Editor and Publisher
Cindy Brubaker - Newsletter
Carol Goyena - Parliamentarian
Patt Canning - Website
Joanne Colella - Publicity/Photographer
Carol Goyena - Reservations
Barbara Oehl - Luncheon Menus
Jacquelina Furfaro - Table Decorations
Sue Krook - Hostess
Catherine Stob - 50/50 Raffle
Gerrilyn Vande Hoef - Book Club
Joanne Colella - Social Media/Marketing
Sandi McGee - Chair, Annual Fundraiser
Joanne Colella - Vice Chair, Annual Fundraiser
Donna Beers - Social Activities
Heidi Wold - Wellness Warriors
2026 Annual Luncheon Fundraiser – Boots and Bangles II
Holiday Tea
"Getting to Know You" Coffee Chats"
- In October, this pleasant and helpful event was reinstated. The new members found the meeting very helpful and it was a great way to welcome them to the club.
Book Club - Fourth Wednesday
Member Outings
Board Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.
The annual business meeting is held in November in conjunction with the luncheon.
Annual dues are $50.00 payable by January. New member dues are $50.00 plus a one time additional fee of $12.00 for a magnetic name tag.
Guests are invited to attend up to three of any of our monthly meetings before becoming a member.
As a group of Fountain Hills Women,
We unite in our sisterhood,
And pledge our total commitment
For our Town's common
Good.
We will dedicate ourselves to serve where
Ever the need may be,
And support the worthwhile causes, that
May exist in our Community.
We'll share in each other's friendship,
Work together in harmony,
Encourage all women to join us,
This creed is our testimony.
Karen E. Myers
Luncheons are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Registration and fellowship commence at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Luncheons are held at the Community Center (13001 N. La Montana Drive) unless otherwise noted.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com.
Price of luncheon is $30.00 cash or check. Please make checks payable to FHCCA.
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
Summer Break
September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 16, 2026
We welcome new members to the club. New member dues are $50.00 plus a one time additional fee of $12.00 for a magnetic name tag. If you are interested in joining click here for the Fountain Hills Women’s Club Membership Application PDF. You can complete the application and send to fountainhillswomensclub@gmail.com. Click here to complete the application online.
When: December 17, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $30.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, December 12, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 14th, you are responsible for paying the club $30.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, December 12th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t, please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
Please note there is a price increase to $30.00 for our monthly luncheon meeting.
The Chorus entertains its audiences with beautiful choral music while providing an enjoyable musical experience for its members. The non-audition chorus sings in four-part harmony and is open to anyone who loves to sing. The ability to read music is not required.
The Chorus, founded in 1991 by a group of Fountain Hills residents, has concert performances during the spring and holiday seasons with smaller ensembles by request at other community functions. Directed by Matthew Frable, members of the Chorus have also performed at events like the Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, the Anniversary of The Sound of Music in Salzburg Austria, as well as Group Concerts with other Choral Groups who gathered in Hawaii and Ireland.
For more information about the Chorus or to become a member, please visit their website: https://www.fhcc-az.org.
Alice Gallagher - President
Phyllis Muhs - 1st Vice President
Suzanne Nann - 2nd Vice President
Sandi McGee - Secretary
Ruby Moreno - Treasurer
Gerrilyn Vande Hoef - Assistant Treasure
A special call has gone out asking for lots of volunteers to help with the upcoming move to their new facility at 16939 E. Colony Dr Suite #1 Fountain Hills, AZ. They will open the new facility on Jan 1, 2026. The moving dates are Monday Dec 15th, Tuesday Dec 16th, & Wednesday Dec 17th. (2-hour shifts)
The FHWC has agreed to volunteer on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. All are encouraged and welcome to join us to support this much needed and valuable community organization.
The next Book Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The book is "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson.
The committee is off to a great start helping our first two members this month with home delivered meals. The committee will have a kickoff meeting this Wednesday December 12th at 3 pm at Heidi Wold’s home to discuss the member intake process, scheduling meal deliveries and to determine other support activities the committee will provide. We are excited to begin fulfilling our mission to our sister members. We are looking for more volunteers for our Circle of Support team to help prepare meals and deliver to members so if you are interested please contact Heidi Wold at (813) 404-7233 or by email hwold60@gmail.com.
If you have a need for wellness warriors services (sick, injured, planned surgery) please contact Heidi (contact information above) or Abby Wold (abigailmariewold@gmail.com) or one of the FHWC officers and we will begin the intake process, scheduling of meals and/ or a home visit. Happy Holidays!
The Member Login section of the website is active. Log in today to catch up on all the latest club news, from the Boots & Bangles committee to membership dues, name tags, and other member specific information. You will also find club Bylaws and membership applications available for download. If you need the password, please contact Donna Beers.
When: November 19, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $30.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, November 14, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 16th, you are responsible for paying the club $30.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, November 14th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t, please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
Please note there is a price increase to $30.00 for our monthly luncheon meeting.
The nominating committee has presented the following slate of officers:
Alice Gallagher - President
Phyllis Muhs - 1st Vice President
Suzanne Nann - 2nd Vice President
Sandi McGee - Secretary
Ruby Moreno - Treasurer
Gerrilyn Vande Hoef - Assistant Treasure
Heather Steiner - Parliamentarian
There will be a formal installation at our December meeting.
There is no November book club. The book club will resume on December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The book is "The Lost Apothecary" by Susan Penner. Please contact Gerrilyn Vande Hoef with any questions.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: October 15, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $30.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, October 10, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 12th, you are responsible for paying the club $30.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, October 10th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t, please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
Please note there is a price increase to $30.00 for our monthly luncheon meeting.
The book club will resume on October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The book is "The Midnight Bakery" by Emma Davies. Please contact Gerrilyn Vande Hoef with any questions.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: September 17, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $30.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, September 12, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 14th, you are responsible for paying the club $30.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, September 12th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t,
please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
Please note there is a price increase to $30.00 for our monthly luncheon meeting.
The book club will resume on September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The book is Let's Call Her Barbie by Renae Rosen. Please contact Gerrilyn Vande Hoef with any questions.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: May 21, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $25.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, May 16, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 18th, you are responsible for paying the club $25.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, May 16th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t,
please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
We hope you'll join us on May 21st for our luncheon and meeting as we celebrate this year's scholarship award winners. The scholarship committee—Alice Gallagher and Jean Lieser—dedicated considerable effort to a thorough selection process, ultimately choosing eight deserving recipients. Their recommendations were approved by the Board during its May meeting. More details will be shared at the event. Be sure to congratulate the winners when you see them!
The Fountain Hills Chamber announced the winners of the Best of the Year awards. Nominations included: FHWC for Non Profit of the Year, Joanne Colella for Entrepreneur of the Year, and one of our newest members, Sky Fitzkee, for Health Services of the Year. Two of our members were honored to win surprise awards. Carol Goyena won Chamber Volunteer of the Year, and Joanne Colella won Chamber Ambassador of the Year. When you see or contact them, please be sure to congratulate them.
16548 E Laser Dr #6, Fountain Hills
May 17th & May 24th 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
Please contact Donna Beers if you are able to help.
Fountain View Village
16455 E Ave of the Fountains
May 22nd 2:00 - 4:00 PM
$20 per person – cash or check only at the door. All proceeds will go to the Walk to
End Alzheimer’s.
Reservations required!
Please Contact Donna Beers if you are interested.
The book club will resume on September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The book is Let's Call Her Barbie by Renae Rosen. Please contact Gerrilyn Vande Hoef with any questions.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: April 16, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $25.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, April 11, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 13th, you are responsible for paying the club $25.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, April 11th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t,
please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
Ginny Paulsen, CEO
fosteryourfuture.org
Supporting Aged out of Foster Adults
Ginny Paulsen founded Foster Your Future to provide support for young adults that have aged out of foster care that want to continue with their education or train in a vocational career as well as work. Support includes assistance with housing, helping get grants or funding for education and finding an appropriate job. This also includes supporting them in getting the credentials needed for work, providing clothing, food, training to drive and household items. The ultimate goal is to gradually transition them to supporting themselves while studying and learning a meaningful career path. We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the club to join us.
More than just an event, this annual celebration shines a spotlight on the businesses, leaders and volunteers who make Fountain Hills thrive. The Fountain Hills Chamber Gala will be held on May 9th at WeKoPa Casino Resort. Please consider celebrating together. The cost for FHWC members is $85 each/$150 a couple. Be sure to mention that you are a member of the FHWC so that they can apply the appropriate cost and make a note in the system for seating purposes.
The event was a huge success with lots of dancing and fun for all. We would like to offer a huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our event. If you were there, you already know what a fun event it was. If you were unable to attend, we appreciate your support and hope to see you at a future event!
The net proceeds from this event will benefit scholarships for women in our community so they can continue their education and advance their careers.
The Book Club will be held on Wednesday, April 23rd.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: March 19, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $25.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, March 14, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 16th, you are responsible for paying the club $25.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to
carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, March 14th.
*If You Text, Email OR leave a message you will receive a confirmation. If you don’t,
please try again.
EVERYONE who wishes to attend the monthly luncheons MUST contact Carol Goyena by the date specified (the Friday before the scheduled meeting) to make a reservation. This is the only method we have to ensure that the caterer prepares enough food & that we will have the correct number of tables & table decorations to accommodate everyone. Even if you have always come every month, you need to notify Carol. Several people have become lax about doing this & it is becoming a problem.
The Fountain Hills Women's will celebrate the successful Gala at their March luncheon. Our speaker this month is Jim Bruner
Jim Bruner was a participant in an Honor Flight trip and will be telling us about his experiences in Washington. He is a veteran and served on active duty as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Jim has a very esteemed background and for over 50 years has been active in civic, political and professional leadership roles in the greater Phoenix community. He has served as Campaign and Board Chairman of the Valley of the Sun United Way, Chairman of the Scottsdale Healthcare Systems Board, President of the Scottsdale Boys and Girls Club, Founding Board Member of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the Scottsdale Cultural Council. Jim has received numerous awards for his service to the community and has recently been elected to the Cactus League Hall of Fame. He has been married for 58 years and has two adult sons and three grandchildren.
The Book Club will be held on Wednesday, March 26th.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: February 19, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $25.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, February 14, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 16th, you are responsible for paying the club $25.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, February 14th.
Julie Ewald, who has dedicated her life to helping others live better and longer, will present at our February meeting.
Julie is a dedicated leader who has dedicated her life to help others live better, longer. She is a member of the Blue Zone "imagine" and will share her "Service Above Self".
She holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Cincinnati and has a background in business management. Currently, she is a freelancer and continues to serve as an active member and past president of the Four Peaks Rotary Club in Fountain Hills, including serving on several committees for Rotary District 5495, embodying the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”
"Boots and Bangles" will take place at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort on March 1st. There are still tickets available and reservations can be made by visiting Bootsandbangles.GiveSmart.com. You can reserve a table for up to 10 people.
The Book Club will be held on Wednesday, February 26th.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
When: January 15, 2025
Where: Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills
Time: 11:30 a.m. Check-in
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Cost: $25.00 for members and guests
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FHCCA
*Please make your reservation by Friday, January 10, 2025. If you are unable to attend and have not canceled your reservation before the 12th, you are responsible for paying the club $25.00.
To RSVP, please text Carol Goyena at 480-825-1084 or send an email to carolgoyena@gmail.com. Please reply by Friday, January 10th.
Our speaker with be Pamela McCasland, whose presentation will be “2025: New Year, New You.” Pamela is the founder of, Skin Apeel Beauty Bar, a thriving skincare studio in Fountain Hills, where she has been helping clients feel beautiful inside and out for over 15 years. Passionate about clean skincare and makeup, Pamela believes that when you feel good on the inside, it radiates on the outside. A fitness enthusiast, devoted mother of two daughters, and proud grandmother of three, she built her business one client at a time and remains deeply committed to her community. Pamela enjoys giving back through initiatives like the Fountain Hills Women’s Club, supporting young women in achieving their dreams.
Plans are in place for our fund raising Gala which will be held at We-Ko-Pa resort on March 1, 2025. The theme is Boots and Bangles and will include a number of special activities. More information will be available as we finalize the program. Save the Date.
The Book Club will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd.
The Member Login section of the website is now active. Please log in with your password and check it out. If you do not have the password, please check with Donna Beers. The Bylaws of the club are also published under this section, as well as applications for membership.
For any information or questions please contact us at our email address fountainhillswomensclub@gmail.com or contact Patt Canning.
