Bronxville Women's Club Honors Local Residents

The Bronxville Women’s Club, 135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville, NY, is thrilled to announce Bronxville resident and long-time member of the club Clara T. (Dee) Sorensen as its “Woman of the Year” and Margaret and Anthony Colavita, long-time Eastchester residents, recipients of its “Distinguished Community Service Award” for 2016. A Wine and Dessert Reception will be held on Sunday, April 24, 5-7:30 pm at the BWC. Proceeds for the evening will benefit the improvements to the BWC Historic Clubhouse which is on the National List of Historic Places. The BWC is a not-for-profit organization. The public is invited to help the BWC honor these wonderful people who have given so much to the communities. For more information, call the BWC at 914-337-3252 or visit www.bronxvillewomensclub.org.

Clara (Dee) Sorensen

Member of the BWC since 1964 and served on many committees at the Club throughout the years. Founding member of the Bronxville Trading Post and the BHS Teen Center. Volunteer for many organizations throughout the years, including the Bronxville Historical Society, the Bronxville Senior Citizen Council, a board member for the Family Consultation of Westchester.

Margaret McGorty Colavita

Served as a town co-chairman of The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe, serves on the Board of the Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce. Committee member for the “350” Town Celebration Gala and Concert Committees. Volunteered as a Little League Team Mother and Cub Scout and Girl Scout Troops assistant.

Anthony Colavita

Former Supervisor for the Town of Eastchester, Spearheaded the purchase of Lake Isle Country Club for the residents of Eastchester, lBronxville, and Tuckahoe; oversaw the planning and development of the town’s first senior citizen residence on Jackson Ave., founded the Town Columbus Day Parade and Festival, helped to initiate the Eastchester Youth Soccer League. Serves as a life-long volunteer fireman.