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120th Anniversary Celebration - September 26, 2014

The Haddon Fortnightly  celebrated its 120th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 26, The celebration included piano performances by club members Joanne Parsons and Janet Norcross. Club historian, and former club president Sonia DeFelicis, shared highlights of the first 50 years of both the Women’s Club and Clubhouse.  In addition, Borough Historian Doug Rauschenberger provided an amusing presentation  about life in Haddonfield in 1894, the year The Haddon Fornightly was founded.  The presentations were followed by a delicious tea prepared by the members.

image00The celebration was attended by almost 120  guests, including Haddonfield Commissioners, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Club’s President, Immediate Past President, Officers and Chairmen.  Other guests included Presidents of the Garden District Women’s Clubs, six of the nine still living past Presidents of The  Haddon Fortnightly, members of the General Club and members of The Evening Membership Department including their Chairman.

It was a wonderful celebration of all The Haddon Fortnightly Women’s Club has accomplished over the 120 years!

 

 

 

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Jeffery Wienand - The Music Man Concert - Nov 8, 2014

New Twist On the Haddon Fortnightly Fall Fundraiser

“The Music Man”

The Haddon Fortnightly’s annual Fall fundraiser on November 8, 2014 was  a huge success.  This year the entertainment changed!  A delicious lunch was served at Tavistock Country Club followed by an engaging and enjoyable afternoon of music.  Jeffrey Wienand, a classically trained baritone and pianist, provided the entertainment which including Broadway tunes, classicals, standards and opera!  What a powerful and beautiful voice!

Beautiful raffle baskets, a 50-50, jewelry raffle and a magnificent hand made basket added to the  excitement of the afternoon as guests eagerly anticipated having their’s be the winning number.