Soroptimist Channel Islands

❤️ The Power of Women’s Hearts ❤️

Soroptimist Channel Islands is honored to begin a new year under the leadership of our president, Dr. Lucinda Wayland Connelly.

Her theme, “The Power of Women’s Hearts,” reminds us that women’s heart health matters and deserves our attention. It also reflects the way Lucinda leads—with compassion, kindness, and a genuine heart for service.

As we work together to empower women and girls throughout the year, may we be inspired by the strength, resilience, and love that women carry in their hearts every day.

❤️ Leading with heart.
❤️ Serving with purpose.
❤️ Making a difference.

💖✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨💖

Join Soroptimist Channel Islands for our annual Barbie Bingo Fundraiser on October 17th! 🎀👠

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment, and opportunity.

Your tax-deductible donation supports life-changing programs, including:

💜 Live Your Dream – Education grants that help women overcome obstacles and achieve economic independence.

💜 Dream It, Be It – Career mentoring and guidance that helps girls identify and pursue their goals.

💜 Uplift HER – Support, resources, and encouragement for women and girls facing challenges as they build brighter futures.

Come enjoy lunch & an afternoon of fun and friendship while helping us invest in dreams and create opportunities for women and girls in our community.

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM

Stay tuned for more details and a ticket link! 💕🎉

Friends and supporters of Soroptimist Channel Islands at our 2026 Installation!

Scenes from the Soroptimist Channel Islands Installation 💙✨

We gathered to honor our outgoing board for their dedication, leadership, and service, while warmly welcoming our incoming board as they begin a new year of making a difference.

A heartfelt thank you to our friends, members, and supporters for your unwavering encouragement and support. Together, we continue to empower women and girls and strengthen our community.

Here’s to another year of service, friendship, and impact! 💙

This is our WHY. 💙💛

Soroptimist Channel Islands is where purpose meets friendship.

Together, we empower women and girls, support dreams, and create change—while reminding every woman that you can sit with us.

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Thank you, Jocelyn, Liz & Denise of ! ✨💜
Thank you for supporting our Celebrating Women Walk and sharing your beautiful handcrafted creations. From stunning suncatchers and purse charms to boot charms, trinket trays, and other unique crafts, your booth was a wonderful addition to the event! 🌙✨💕

This Dynamo is our very own, Dr Lucinda Wayland Connelly. She is our “soon-to-be” Soroptimist Channel Islands President. Lucinda is an accomplished author, a loyal Soroptimist and an all around amazing woman! Be sure to register for our installation so that you can be there when her reign begins! ✨

This woman is all sunshine & good vibes with healing hands! Thank you, Shannon Vasquez from Portside Ventura Harbor. Her passion is aligned with ours, helping women in the community. Women who need to destress are her specialty!

Thank you, Russ & Laura Libby of ! 🐴💜

“No fun was had at all”… said no one ever! 😊 Thank you for bringing so much joy to the Celebrating Women Walk and for representing such a tremendous charity and cause. We appreciate your support of Soroptimist Channel Islands and are grateful you came out to be part of this special day! ✨💕