RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club welcomed spring with a “Spring Bling Bingo and Beans” luncheon on March 26 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. The event blended community service with lively entertainment and a healthy dose of glamor.

The “bling” came as glittering costume jewelry prizes for lucky Bingo winners. At the same time, the “beans” represented generous member donations of non-perishable food and sundries for Sacramento’s Wellspring Women’s Center.

Before the first Bingo number was called, the event featured several highlights. The Fashion Show Committee previewed the upcoming A Royal Tea Affair Fashion Show, set for May 7 at the “Royal Rancho Murieta Palace.” The tongue-in-cheek performance teased a high-society afternoon laced with elegance and a touch of scandal. Attendees were encouraged to bring a guest and dress to impress with hats, crowns, diamonds, and high tea attire. Organizers also were seeking volunteer models, dressers, and event helpers.

A practical note followed, announcing that the remainder of 2025 blood drives will move to the Catholic Church due to planned renovations at the Rancho Murieta Community Church. Patti Keating, co-chair of the Blood Drive Committee, reported that Knights of Columbus stepped in to help sponsor the new location, with special thanks to Ali Arnerich for securing the support. Fliers and reminder cards were available at the luncheon for those wishing to participate or volunteer. The next blood drive will be on April 28 from noon to 6 p.m.

The spirit of giving continued as Rancho Murieta Women’s Club Vice-President Toni Anania shared heartfelt remarks about the member donations to the Wellspring Women’s Center. It offers meals and resources and is a safe haven for vulnerable women and children. She spoke of “keeping your little square warm,” a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Then came the main event: Bingo but not the ordinary kind. Board President Bonnie Kirschmann was the lively caller, with each number projected on a screen beside her. The games featured six unique patterns: Lucky Seven, Layer Cake, Diamond, Hat, Martini Glass and a final Blackout round. Winners gleefully selected from a table of sparkling jewelry after each round, adding an extra flair to the friendly competition.

By afternoon’s end, the Women’s Club had once again shown how to blend fun, fashion and philanthropy, all while ushering in the season with heart and humor.

Following the luncheon, Kirschmann, Anania and Sharon McGowan gathered in the country club’s lobby to sort the generous donations that members brought for Wellspring Women’s Center.

“I was overwhelmed with the amount of things the ladies brought,” Kirschmann said.

According to Anania, the donations support two key programs at the center that serve 300 meals a day. The nutritious meals program items included canned beans, peanut butter, jams, canned soups, low-sugar cereals, paper towels, paper napkins, sugar or sweeteners, coffee and tea. Contributions to the wellness and safety net services included travel-sized toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, tissues, diapers and new baby bottles.

Kirschman and Anania later delivered the donations to the center and Jessica Mougharbel, the center’s communications and development associate, warmly received them.

“Jessica thanked us for the incredible support from the Women’s Club,” Anania said.