Hoodland Womens Club Update, October 2025

Robin Fritsch, a massage therapist at Mountain Life Clinic, was awarded $1,500 to pursue training to help clients with pain management for conditions such as sciatica and whiplash.

HWC awards scholarships for continuing education

Two Hoodland area residents looking to build their skills were awarded continuing education scholarships totaling $2,400 last month from the HWC Community Fund. Robin Fritsch, a massage therapist at Mountain Life Clinic, was awarded $1,500 to pursue training to help clients with pain management for conditions such as sciatica and whiplash. Greg Johnson, a self-employed residential appraiser, will receive $900 to renew his state appraiser license and take classes to learn new federal mortgage loan appraisal reporting procedures. 

“Thank you to your club and your involvement in our community,” said Greg Johnson. “I have always said ‘it takes a village’ and clubs such as yours are a vital contributor to our village.” 

HWC offers a total of $2,500 in continuing education scholarships each year. The next opportunity to apply will open August 2026.

CPR and first aid classes at reduced price

Sign up now for reduced price Red Cross CPR and defibrillator training offered Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hoodland Senior Center, sponsored by HWC and the Senior Center. Spaces are limited, so those applying are asked to RSVP and fill out a brief application here. Applications will be accepted until October 10, or as capacity is reached. 

“Our goal is to bring this training to as many members of our community, and to a group that is as representative of our community as possible,” said Emma Galligan, Chair of the HWC Community Fund. She said that all applicants will be notified if they can be accommodated into the class. 

Harvest of Hope on road to success

The first annual Harvest of Hope gala, a benefit to fund HWC community giving programs, was held Saturday, October 4, at Alpine Events in Rhododendron. At press time, the event was nearly sold out, with XX tables sold to local businesses and XX individual tickets. Watch this space for a full report next month.

HWC’s community giving fund growing

Thanks to a successful golf tournament in June and other fundraising achievements, HWC’s resources for community giving have grown, said President Nichole Watts at the September HWC general meeting. In the 2025-26 budget year, the HWC budget line item for community giving has grown to $26,250, an increase of $11,750 over last year. 

“Supporting our community through scholarships, community events, and giving to residents in need brings us together and builds a stronger community here in the Hoodland area,” said Watts. “We are thrilled that our budget allows us to do more of that in the coming year.”

Interested in becoming a member?

Interested in becoming a member or finding out more about HWC? Membership is open to anyone who calls the Hoodland Community home, whether full or part time. Find out more at www.hoodlandwomensclub.org/about us

Photo caption: Massage therapist Robin Fritsch was one of two recipients of scholarships for continuing education awarded by the Hoodland Women’s Club in September.