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Under the warm mid-August sun, nine JLP members gathered at Walnut Lane Golf Club in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia for a golf clinic.  

This was more than a golf outing. It was an afternoon of growth, camaraderie, and quiet confidence, led with patience by Director of Golf, Kyle Spaulding. The group, made up largely of beginners clad in fashionable golf attire, started with a relaxed meet and greet for an hour of conversation and connection on the clubhouse patio. The energy was light but purposeful, a blend of laughter and curiosity as members got to know each other beyond their LinkedIn bios and roles within the League. 

With the foundations laid in conversation, the clinic portion began. Under Kyle’s guidance, members learned how to grip a club with intention, how to stand with balance, and how to find rhythm in their swing–not unlike finding their footing in boardrooms or community initiatives. Some swings sent balls sailing. Others skittered along the grass. But every moment was met with encouragement and thoughtful critiques before trying the skill again. 

The afternoon culminated in a three-hole scramble, a low-pressure, team-based format that allowed the group to practice their newfound skills on the course. The tree-lined hills of Walnut Lane became a classroom in confidence; each shot a chance to try again, each putt a lesson in patience and mindfulness. 

There were cheers for well-struck drives and laughter over wayward shots. The leaderboard didn’t matter. What mattered was the shared experience of learning something new together.  

As the sun dipped behind the fairways and the final putts dropped, one thing was clear: golf wasn’t just a game that day. It was a bridge between professional lives and personal growth, between individual ambition and collective joy. Members left with a few more golf tips, a handful of new connections, and a sense of anticipation for the next golf affinity group outing. Because when JLP women lead, even on the golf course, community follows.

JLP affinity groups offer members unique, tailored experiences centered around shared interests. To learn more or join the next golf outing, contact jlpgolfaffinitygroup@gmail.com

The Junior League of Philadelphia (JLP) was out at the ballpark on September 24 and had fun supporting the Phillies on their way to Red October. There was something for everyone to cheer about: 11 runs scored, homeruns, great pitching and a win over the Marlins. 

Fifty league members were in attendance and sold out the ticket block, raising close to $500. The fun didn’t stop there: two members attended their first game, and it was a baby’s first game, too. 

Be on the lookout this spring for more Phundraising opportunities with Focus Fundraising; the Phillies can’t wait to work with the League again. 

The Sustainers visited the John Wind Studio and Dina Wind Art Foundation in South Philadelphia on April 10. The studio and foundation are housed in a recently renovated historic firehouse stable. It is truly a hidden gem in the city of Philadelphia. Annamarie Hellebusch and Debbie Vozzo co-chaired the event.

John Wind is a mixed media artist and jewelry designer. He has works in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Museum of the American Revolution.

His mother, Dina Wind, was a trailblazing artist and arts advocate who created bold, abstract welded sculptures.

During the tour, they were able to see both John’s and Dina’s art. John graciously donated 25% of jewelry sales from their visit to the JLP, and the tour, the Sustainers enjoyed a delicious lunch at the BOK Building – Miles Table.