106 Years of Community
July 16th Luncheon
Cru in Gull Lake Center (lower level) @Grand View Lodge
Join us July 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. for our own Claudia Allene, Around the World with Claudia, to inspire us to get out and travel the world! This is always a fun program that you don't want to miss.
“I am a specialized tour company focusing on small group travel to many of the world’s most exotic destinations. I am available for travel consultation, speaking engagements and group tour information. I am happy to design and accompany you and your special interest group to any dream destination nationally, internationally, or around the corner! I am a certified CLIA cruise counselor and am highly qualified and confident to take you and your guests to any end of this earth. Plus I’m really fun to travel with. In 2013 I traveled solo around the world for three years going to 41 countries and have been to a total of 79 countries in my lifetime. Please join me and let’s explore this big, beautiful world together!”
Hometown Girl Makes History with NASA
-By Proud Aunt, Roxie Cibuzar
Young people realizing their dreams is one of the reasons the Nisswa Women’s Club exists. We have a recent real-life example of this in Branelle Cibuzar Rodriguez. She was a recipient of a NWC scholarship when we had no idea how far her dreams would take her.
A Brainerd High School graduate, she went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering and then applied to NASA’s internship program. On her eighth application, she was accepted and moved to Houston, Texas, to fulfill her girlhood dream of sending astronauts into space.
Now 44, she has served as the program manager for the Artemis II Spacecraft.The launch took place at the Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026. A ten-day mission took four astronauts around the moon and back to Earth. Branelle’s team made sure those astronauts had all the life support they needed on the spaceship. She was in the middle of making history because she was willing to work long hours.
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Our club meets on the third Thursday of each month for lunch and to hear a speaker on topics we care about. We must not forget that we are also a philanthropic organization, as we contribute financially to students pursuing further educational opportunities.
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May Branelle’s story inspire us to continue our participation in this unique club. In a small way, we are a part of her story.
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Here is a link to Lakeland News’ Story regarding Branelle:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DmzMmZF1o/
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Nisswa Women's Club was on WJJY's Community Focus June 1st!
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Sharla Fillhouer, President of Nisswa Women’s Club and Mary Beth Jones, Fashion Show Committee Chair, talked about the upcoming Annual Fashion Show hosted by the Nisswa Women’s Club on June 18 at Grand View Lodge. They shared details about this year’s event, including the fashion showcase, luncheon, fundraising efforts, and how proceeds support scholarships and community projects throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area. They also discussed ticket information, volunteer involvement, and the long-standing impact the Nisswa Women’s Club has on local communities.
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Click the link below to hear the interview!
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https://1067wjjy.com/episode/06-01-26-community-focus-nisswa-womens-club/
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Relationship Safety Alliance November 2025 Donation
Thanks to you, NWC donated $2,340 plus coats, jackets, and household goods which were gratefully received. Your generosityundoubtedly brightened the holidays for many families!!