Building Friendships, Supporting Community, Helping Others
About
Whispers, founded in 1964, is a social and philanthropic organization made up of women living in Whispering Pines. We have a rich history of fun activities and fund raising within the Village.
We are a great way to meet neighbors and make new friends.
Whispers helped purchase the first fire truck for the Village when the Fire Department was all-volunteer. Since inception almost $415,000 has been contributed towards scholarships and to organizations that support families in Whispering Pines and Moore County.
Just a few of the organizations supported in the past are Sandhills Community College, Whispering Pines Fire & Rescue Department, Carthage Food Pantry, Clara McLean House, Wounded Veterans of the Sandhills, and Prancing Horse.
Welcome Letter - June 2023
Whispers is a social and philanthropic organization which a rich history of planning enjoyable activities and raising funds to benefit the local community and support the needs of the Village. Women who live in Whispering Pines are members of Whispers.
Luncheon meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from September through May. In the past these meetings have been held at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. Information about luncheons and speakers can be found in The New Pitch, on flyers posted around the Village and on Facebook at Whispers of Whispering Pines.
Since being founded in 1964 by Martha Hardee, approximately $415,000 has been contributed to Sandhills Community College for scholarships and to organizations that support families who live in Whispering Pines and Moore county.
Whispers is governed by a Leadership Team. The Team works with luncheon hostesses to select speakers and plan programs of interest to members and establishes committees to organize events like the April 27 fundraiser - the Festival of Tables. This year’s Festival of Tables raised $8,250 which Whispers donated to the Moore Free & Charitable Clinic.
Whispers compiles an informative welcome packet for new residents which can be picked up at Village Hall. In addition Whispers has previously produced Whispering Pines Village Telephone Directories. These very helpful directories have been published for residents since 1972.
In 2024 Whispers will celebrate its 60th Anniversary. Over the summer the Leadership Team will consider projects for next year like producing a new directory and/or holding another fundraiser. We encourage you to attend our monthly luncheons, volunteer to be a luncheon hostess or serve on one of our committees.
Please contact us if we can answer any questions for you about Whispers. We’d enjoy talking with you about ways you can get involved.
Patsy Van Ouwerkerk
Chair, Whispers Leadership Team
707-689-4561
Sheila Dumlao
Treasurer, Whispers Leadership Team
910-949-2496