More than a club, a community. |
We Are About...Making Meaningful FriendshipsWhether you're new to Tierra Verde, recently retired, or simply looking to expand your circle, you'll instantly become part of a welcoming community of 300 women. Here, neighbors become friends as they gather to share interests, laughter, and life's special moments. Enjoying an Active Social LifeWith over 60 active Interest Groups, there's always something to look forward to. From card games, book clubs, and Bunco to dining adventures, crafts, cycling, fitness, photography, volunteering, and more, you'll find activities that match your interests—and perhaps discover new ones. Most groups meet throughout our season from September through April, with many continuing year-round. Membership also includes invitations to six signature Club Socials each season featuring beautiful venues, delicious food, entertainment, music, and dancing. These events are offered at reduced member pricing thanks to your annual dues. Sharing Our PassionsHave a hobby, talent, or unique interest? Members are encouraged to start new Interest Groups (with Board approval), making it easy to connect others who share your enthusiasm while helping our club continue to grow. FlourishingWhere else can you move to a new community and quickly meet hundreds of neighbors who become genuine friends? The Tierra Verde Women's Club is more than a calendar full of activities—it's a place where friendships flourish. It's where women celebrate life's milestones together, lend a helping hand during difficult times, and create memories that last a lifetime. Ready to begin having more FUN in Paradise?JOIN TVWC |
How it ALL began... |
The women of Tierra Verde created this wonderful club based upon the simple principal of enriching our lives through meeting our neighbors and growing friendships within our community.
Barbara Zaccaria
Gwen Kearley
Libby Salamone
Laurie Ruhnke | The Tierra Verde Women’s Club began as a Social Club, an avenue to meet our neighbors and find new friends in our community. The first meetings began in 1988 when Barbara Zaccaria, with a few neighbors, gathered a group of ladies, who called themselves the “Tierra Verde Women’s Club.” An article in the Island Reporter concerning a November meeting states “Twenty-four members and guests attended." The Afternoon Bridge and Gourmet group leaders spoke of upcoming plans, and an invitation was extended, “Prospective members are always welcome.” Thus, the spirit of the TVWC was begun. The club grew slowly, limited by meeting in members' homes. In ten years, they were seeking community rooms and facilities to hold their growing numbers. In 1998 the Installation of Officers was held at Billy’s with 45 members attending. Gwen Kearley began producing the Calendar and a Newsletter that was mailed to all members. In 2000, Interest groups included: Lunch Bunch, Book Club, Adventure Tours, Bunco, Investment club, Dining IN, Dining OUT, Movie group, Cards, Movers & Shakers. Two parties were planned “by popular demand,” a Christmas Party and a Square Dance! Annual dues were still $20.00. By 2004, we had almost 100 members, and new interest groups numbering more than 20! We met at Isla Del Sol Country Club, and explored every avenue to accommodate our growing membership. A website was started for the TVWC by Libby Salamone. The Calendar and Newsletter were sent by e-mail and thus the TVWC joined the 21st century! By the end of 2005 we had over 150 members and 25 plus Interest Groups! Laurie Ruhnke was appointed as Historian/photographer and she made the first scrapbook to present to the out-going President. She made 2 more scrapbooks, all treasures of our history. President in 2008, Laurie was re-elected for a second term in 2009, a first in TVWC history. With the 2014-2015 season, we enter into our 26th year as a Club with well over 200 members & friends! Interest Groups keep members busy and enjoying life on Tierra Verde. Our Interest Groups include: Yoga, Bridge, Games, Cards, Mahjong, Crafts, Lunch groups, Bunco groups, Dining groups, Travel, Book Clubs, French, Movies, and more ideas keep flowing! We have opened our homes, helped our friends & new acquaintances alike, we even published a book “Journey to Paradise” with stories written by members about how they came to live in Tierra Verde! In the 2018-2019 season, our club celebrated its 30th Anniversary. Today, we have grown to nearly 300 members, we have over 60 Interest Groups and over 60 Interest Group Leaders. Welcoming new members and new ideas has kept the TVWC diverse and dynamic! We all feel that our lives have been enriched by meeting new friends and wonder what we would have done without joining this incredible club! |
