Milestones

Over the years, The Village Club has gone through many changes, allowing the Club to remain one of the premier City Clubs in the Detroit Area.

1956- Thirty charter members signed The Village Women's Club Articles of Incorporation.
1961- The Winningham House was purchased and was dedicated as the Club's residence in the following year.
1968- The Club was recognized as The Village Club for social and cultural purposes. The Village Woman's Club continued as the charitable entity, becoming the Village Women's Club Foundation in 1983.
1972- The Cottage underwent its first renovation and the Georgian Room was added to expand the Club's dining area.
1974- The Winningham Room was added and named for the original owner of the clubhouse.
1996- The new west entrance from the parking lot and the elevator at the west entrance were added to enhance the Club's accessibility.
2000- The attractive and practical porte cochere was completed.
2003- The Cottage's second and more comprehensive reconstruction project was finished.

The Village Club Today

 

Shortly after the Cottage was completed, it was recognized that in order to accommodate the Village Club Membership and it's needs, that the clubhouse would need a major renovation and expansion of it's facilities.

Over the next few years the scope of the project was laid out, and the renovation committee was formed to help oversee the renovation. The Capitol Fundraising committee was formed to help raise funds for the renovation, and did an outstanding job in getting pledges and making sure the monies were received.
In January of 2007, the first piece of equipment broke through the old catering office and courtyard, and the renovation was on the way. Over the next 8 months, an amazing transformation took place in the newly expanded areas and existing rooms that were being updated. The renovation committee along with house and gardens worked countless hours making sure that every detail of the renovation was thought through, and done professionally.
The Club re-opened in August of 2007, with a beautiful new facility. The newly renovated areas have helped make The Village Club the place to be, and due to the efforts of many, came in on budget.