Welcome to
Woman’s Club
of Lauderdale-By-The Sea
Contact us at lbtswc@gmail.com
for information and interest in becoming a member
I GET BY WITH A LITTLE
HELP FROM MY
Friends
- John Lennon
Woman’s Club
of Lauderdale-By-The Sea
Our club was founded in 1948 by six LBTS women with the vision and energy to establish a club for women to gather for camaraderie and community service.
Today, our diverse membership of vibrant, talented women strives to uphold the traditions of our predecessors and honor our values of the Woman’s Club to be of service to one another and our community.
Short Timeline
1947 – Having weathered the Depression and the war, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea was officially re-incorporated and Mrs. David Linardy – a Founding Member of the Woman’s Club – was elected Mayor.
Isolation was an issue. The women raised the money for the materials and the men provided the labor for the building on the corner of A1A and Bougainvilla. Completed in 1949, this new Civic Center provided headquarters for the town commission, police and town clerk as well as meeting space for the Woman’s Club and the Men’s Association.
By 1954, an increasing membership and frequent special events led the club leadership to begin planning for a larger and private space. A 40 by 50 foot plot of land in Silver Shores, a sub-division near the intracoastal that had previously been a mangrove wilderness, was purchased for $2,000.
The construction cost was funded by the sale of ten $1,000 bonds and aggressive fundraising on the part of the membership. Builder Sidney Jones completed the two-bath clubhouse with plumbing and electricity for $12,000. The Grand Opening took place on Saturday, November 24, 1956, one year after the Club was officially chartered. Mayor Brady addressed the members and Rev. Finn gave the blessing.
During the 1976 flu scare, the members organized to work with the Department of Health on the Immunization Program to vaccinate hundreds of people at Jarvis Hall. Every year since inception, the club has donated to charity. The Volunteer Fire Department, Neighbors 4 Neighbors, H.O.M.E.S., Food for the Poor, Save the Sea Turtle and Kids in Distress have all benefitted from the Woman’s Club generosity.
In 1980, Dorthea Seaver (a distinguished President 1952-53 and 1957-59) wrote:
“Many of you through hard but loving work have contributed a great deal of yourselves to make the club develop into the present delightful meeting place that it is. If we all answer the call to help in any way we can, we will continue to enjoy this club for many more happy years.”
2016, the club began several updates to the 60 year-old building. A new roof, redecorated bathroom, expanded storage, landscaping, new signage and exterior yellow paint with a red door to reflect the clubhouse’s charm.
2019 – Kitchen was remodeled with new cabinets, countertops, appliances, lighting and flooring.
2020 – A fluke accident in our restroom caused the entire clubhouse to flood. The new kitchen was saved. However, the entire clubhouse needed to be gutted and rebuilt.
2022 – The tables, chairs and side tables were replaced as well as new blinds were installed in our clubroom.
All of these projects were completed through fundraising and generous private donations from our members.
Motto: "To Promote Culture, Education and Community Activities"
Our members enjoy being together for activities at the clubhouse including monthly meetings, Bridge games, Bunco, a Book Club, an annual garage sale, many fun Happy Hours, social events, as well as fundraisers and social get-togethers throughout the year.
