The Woman's Club
of Wenonah
Community.
Curiosity.
Caring.
The Woman's Club of Wenonah at a Glance
A Distinct Identity
The Woman's Club of Wenonah knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by but, most importantly, through the actions of our initiatives.
Our club is focused on empowering women through teamwork, kindness, and experience!
We believe members should participate in a way that makes sense with their lifestyles.
If you are interested in making a difference in our community and becoming part of a group of women who empower each other, please join us today! We need your unique talents and skills!
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month, September - May.
See below for more activities and information on our programs!
Our Projects
Wenonah Farmers Market
Thursdays 4-7 pm
May-September
Helping The Community
Food Donation Drop-Off & Prep
Reinforcing our Commitment
Holiday Luminaries
December 24
Lighting up our Town
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Eleanor Roosevelt
Membership Porch Party
Getting to Know Us
Make A Wish Yardsale
Helping Others
The Madrigals
Celebrating the Holidays with Song
"Throughout this pandemic I was inspired by all of you who gave your time and talents to bring the Farmers Market to our community (and beyond) in a time where social isolation and the need for human contact was taking its toll on most of us. Each week I was thankful to have somewhere local to go to get healthy and yummy foods, safely see neighbors and friends, and just simply get out of my house! I want to thank you all for what you did for me."
-Michelle C.
"We settled on our first home on Christmas Eve and ended up spending Christmas night on an air mattress with our baby and dog. When we pulled onto Mantua Ave., we saw the luminaries lighting our way. My husband and I both welled up because of how perfect and surreal that welcome was. We will never forget that moment ... and you did that! I want to be part of something like that. Something that gives people that special feeling and does good while lifting one another up!"
-Valentina F.
MLK Day Projects
Honoring a Legacy
Holiday Decorating
Partnering with the Community
College Scholarship
Encouraging Learning
Our Meetings & Programs for 2022/2023
Our programs are held on the 2nd Monday of the month from September - May.
Attendance is not required.
September 10 – Second Annual Dinner Under the Moon – tickets for purchase here: https://bit.ly/wcwlunardinner
September 12 – Monthly Meeting feat. author of "No Thanks, I'm Good: Saying No to Anxiety and Reclaiming Your Power" Maria Sarnatora (7:30 pm ET)
October 10 – Monthly Meeting: “Legal Matters Women Need to Understand,” with guest speaker Barbara Barclay Moore (7:30 pm ET)
November 14 – Annual Friendship Dinner "It's All About YOU, Wenonah!" – Recognizing Wenonah's great civic and volunteer groups and the great power of friendship. The Friendship Dinner is taking Place at Terra Nova!
December 12 – Hear the Music! Gateway Madrigals – at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
January 9 – Monthly Meeting: “Reiki and Holistic Healing” with guest speaker Caitlyn Paulson
February 13 – Monthly Meeting: “Financial Freedom for Women Today” with guest speaker Jenn Pizi (7:30 pm ET)
March 13 – Monthly Meeting feat. author of "Born and Raised: In Center City, Philadelphia" Wenonah resident Trudi Clark
April 10 – Monthly Meeting feat. Mary Ann Sullivan, Southern Regional Director of the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. The mission of the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is to provide New Jersey families faced with pediatric cancer a place to turn for comfort and support through professional in-home counseling and a uniquely tailored package of assistance.
May 8 – Celebrating 100 Years of the Woman's Club of Wenonah! Special Event! More Details to Come!
Book Lover's Affair is held on the 4th Monday of the month throughout the year.
Discussions are open to the public!
The History of our Collect
written by Mary Stuart, 1904
Mary Stewart wrote the Collect in 1904 as a member of the Fortnightly Club, the forerunner of the Longmont Colorado BPW club. The Collect was written as a prayer to instill a sense of unity among women working together with wide interests and important goals.
Mary Stewart worked for women's suffrage nationally and attended the meeting in St. Louis, where the National Federation was launched. She was elected its first corresponding secretary and thereafter took an active part in the growth of the young organization by service as chairman or member of a number of national committees.
In her words we can learn to strive to always be better
"Keep us, O God, from pettiness;
let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let us be done with fault-finding and
leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense and meet each
other face to face -- without self-pity
and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment and
always generous.
Let us take time for all things;
make us to grow calm, serene, gentle.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses,
straightforward and unafraid.
Grant that we may realize it is the little
things that create differences,
that in the big things of life we are at one.
And may we strive to touch and to know the great,
common human heart of us all, and
O Lord God, let us forget not to be kind!"
