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.
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Membership
Membership is $250 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 Dr. Toni Kutchan from the Danforth Plant Science Center; Shannon Meyer, Senior Curator of the Missouri History Museum; Ira J. Kodner, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Surgery; Terry Schnuck, Broadway Producer, 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!
Bethesda Women’s Board 2024 Annual Gifts
Autoharp — Gifted to Bethesda Dilworth
Music provides a sense of comfort and peace, and it is believed to aid in the healing process. Bethesda Dilworth residents and patients will now get to enjoy the sounds of the autoharp gifted by the Bethesda Women’s Board.
Raised Garden Beds — Gifted to Pacific Place
This formerly unused area on Pacific Place’s property now features a beautiful landscape of flowers, herbs, and vegetables with these raised garden beds for residents to take pride in.