Who We Are
To be a member of the Bethesda Women’s Board is to make a difference in the lives of the residents and patients in our Bethesda communities. While our gatherings are filled with laughter and friendship, the ultimate purpose of the Women’s Board is to support Bethesda’s mission of providing quality care and services to our residents and patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Membership
Membership is $300 and is renewed every January. Membership dues are utilized to fund vital pieces of medical equipment, small renovation projects or special requests that enhance the lives of Bethesda seniors.
Members attend Spring and Fall Luncheons at the private Deer Creek Club in Ladue. During the Spring Luncheon, voting occurs to select which item/project to fund. At the Fall Luncheon, members learn how their gifts are being utilized to impact the lives of our residents and patients. Each luncheon features a special guest speaker. Past speakers include Amy Shaw, President and CEO of the Nine PBS; Terry Schnuck, Broadway Producer; Lauren Kiehna, Writer and Jewelry Historian; Tamara Keefe, CEO and Founder of Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream; and more!
Membership Benefits
- Spring and Fall Board Luncheons – transportation from Bethesda retirement communities available
 - Invitation to the “All Boards” dinner at the Algonquin Golf Club
 - Recognition in Bethesda’s Annual Report
 - Volunteer Opportunities
 - The ability to positively impact the lives of our Bethesda residents!
 
Become a Bethesda Women’s Board Member or Renew Your Membership Today!
Contact the Bethesda Health Group Foundation with questions at 314-800-1981 or LLSanders@bethesdahealth.org.
 
Bethesda Women’s Board 2025 Annual Gift
Raised Garden Beds — Gifted to Bethesda Dilworth
These garden beds will allow Bethesda Dilworth residents to spend more time in the sunshine, learn to grow and tend to fresh flowers and produce, and give those who have fond memories of gardening the opportunity to experience a beloved hobby again.
Fall 2025 Luncheon 
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 Bethesda Women’s Board Members
- Sara Arn
 - Karen Bacon
 - Laura Baumstark
 - Betty Bitter
 - Bobbi Boley
 - Betty Bowman
 - Susan Brinker
 - Carla Britton
 - Candice Brown
 - Sharon Burkhardt
 - Eileen Caffey
 - Barbara Clements
 - Patsy Conte
 - Chris Crouch
 - Jean Curry
 - Susan Fagan
 - Alice Flink
 - Laura Frame
 - Susan Galloway
 - Margaret Ganyard
 - Michelle Glass
 - Shirley Graham
 - Diane Grooms
 - Angie Heumann
 - Susan Higgins
 - Juanita Hinshaw
 - Christy James
 - Kathy Joslin
 - Pat Kapsar
 - Mary Kirschman
 - Rosemary Kurt
 - Ann McCandless
 - Lydia Meier
 - Lisa Meyer
 - Susan Moore
 - Pam Mosca
 - Mary Nielsen
 - Penny Northern-Phanse
 - Julie Okenfuss
 - Rosemary Oliver
 - Sharon Poe
 - Julie Poelker
 - Jen Popp
 - Judy Portnoy
 - Juliette Reed
 - Anita Rooney
 - Joyce Ross
 - Ginny Rowe
 - Linda Sanders
 - Tammy Sengheiser
 - Mary Sertl
 - Carol Szweda
 - Carole Teubner
 - Joan Tiemann
 - Andrea Tripp
 - Susan Turner
 - Georgee Waldman
 - Mary Jo Walker
 - Carrie Wetzel
 - Gloria Wotka
 - Jackie Yoon
 - Sarah Zimmerman
 - Lisa Zoia