The Village Club

The Village Club of Bloomfield Hills is kicking off its 70th anniversary with a variety of events planned for 2025-26 to officially commemorate this milestone. The Club, located at 190 E. Long Lake Road, has served as a home away from home since 1956 for thousands of metro Detroit women who have found connection, camaraderie, philanthropy and purpose there. “The strong sense of sisterhood that has nourished the hearts, minds and lives of our members for almost 70 years is woven into the historic fabric of The Village Club,” said Joan Primo, president of The Village Club. “Seeing members spanning seven decades come together to share memories, renew relationships and toast our proud past and bright future will be a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Originally a private home owned by the Charles Winningham family, The Village Club (first named The Village Woman’s Club) was founded in 1956 as a charitable and educational organization with 30 charter members. Located on lush, rolling grounds with formal manicured gardens, valued members (who have included Matilda Dodge Wilson and Frances Kresge) enjoy casual and fine dining, empowering classes and lectures, unique programs, ongoing social activities, domestic and international group travel opportunities, networking, musical and theatrical performances, and more. In 1983, The Village Club Foundation was formed as a separate philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization and has awarded approximately $4 million in grants to nonprofits in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties over four decades. 

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