The Woman's Center in Richardson

...now in its 26th year, offers diverse programs , support groups , plus resource and referral services . The center is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, non-denominational organization open to women of all ages in the surrounding community.

In First Center, directly across Custer Road from
First UMC Richardson

Referral Services

Volunteers, known as "Befrienders" can provide information and referral to community resources and peer support. Please call for more information regarding programs or support groups. (972)238-9516

Support Groups and Classes

Call for information: (972) 238-9516

• Computer Training
• Game Night
• Schizophrenics Support Group
• Sewing Group
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Women’s Sanctuary
• Fun Writing
  

The Woman’s Center

515 Custer Road
Richardson, Texas
972 238-9516
in First Center, directly across Custer Road from First UMC Richardson
two blocks west of Central Expressway at Arapaho, left on Custer, one-fourth mile south

Programs - Wednesday Morning

Programs Of Interest and Inspiration are offered each Wednesday morning and are open to the community without charge, membership or reservation. Wednesday Morning begins with coffee at 9:30. The program starts at 10:00.

Wednesday, April 30

PATTY DYE is a Dallas County Master Gardner. She has helped with landscaping many parks in this area. Patty will guide us through the fundamentals of Container Gardening with a slide show for added support and encouragement.
May

Wednesday, May 7

PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Wednesday, May 14

FERD KAUFMAN is a retired photographer from the Associated Press. His presentation on “The Life and Times of an Associated Press Photographer” will let us know “Why he can never go back to the Kentucky Derby,” and share with us with his experiences photographing the rich and famous.

Wednesday, May 21

We will visit the Valley House Art Gallery on Forest Lane. Be sure to attend every week and find out about this treasure right in our own back yard. You will have all of the details in plenty of time prior to this outing.

Wednesday, May 28

MARY JO CRIST has at last achieved her 45 year dream of seeing China. She will present her experiences from Beijing to Tibet to Hong Kong, visiting with the people and even sharing meals with them in their own homes. Come hear about China as it is today.
June

Wednesday, June 4

WOMENS’ CENTER PLAYERS will amuse us with another production. Who or what remains to be seen. Save the date for some good laughs.

Wednesday, June 11

TAMARA GOLUBRISKI, a librarian at the Richardson Public Library, encouraged our summer reading last year through a visual display of suggested books. Come hear what she recommends for this summer.

Wednesday, June18

BETSY J McGRATH, an accredited jewelry professional, will present the History of Jewelry.

Wednesday, June 25

KAY PAGGI, LPC, is not a stranger to our center. As a geriatric care manager she is helpful on a variety of subjects. Kay will speak on “Aging With as Little Inconvenience as Possible.”
July

Wednesday, July 2

JIMMY DUNN is the Program Director for North Central Texas Trauma Advisory Council. Bioterrorism is a frightening and puzzling topic for us. Come to a better understanding of bioterrorism through this poignant and critical presentation.

Wednesday, July 9

JANE GONZALES is a professional “tutu” maker for individuals as well as for ballet companies. She will present an enjoyable program on the production and variety in creating tutus.

Wednesday, July 16

SALLY RODRIGUEZ is with the Public Relations Dept at Dallas County Parks and Recreation. Find out about “The History of White Rock Lake Area;” through this entertaining picture presentation.

Wednesday, July 23

DALLAS ARBORETUM. We enjoyed the last presentation by the Dallas Arboretum about a Women’s Garden so much we’ve asked them back. We don’t know the program at this time but I’m sure it is one in which we all will benefit.

Wednesday, July 30

Join us for a picnic before the summer break: a gathering to visit and wish everyone a happy August.