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April
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivic Engagement and Outreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) Alcohol Awareness, Prevent Child Abuse, and Earth Month
"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn."--Lewis Grizzard
Scholarship
Monday, April 3 @ 7 pm--Organ Donation
Social
Tuesday, April 25 @6:30 pm--Pottery Craft in Plano
Service
Saturday, April 15 @8 am--Superhero Run for Canine Companions
March
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivic Engagement and Outreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) American National Nutrition, Women's History, Americorps Awareness Month
" March Bustles in on windy feet and sweeps doorsteps and my street."--Susan Reiner
Scholarship
Monday, March 6 @ 7 pm--Bray Grove Farm--Regenerative Agriculture
Social
Sunday, March 12 @2;30 pm--Morris Theater Guild
Service
February
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivicEngagementandOutreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) American Heart Month, Black History Month, Random Acts of Kindness and Teen dating Violence & Prevention Awareness Month
" All you need is love. But a little chocolate doesn't hurt now and then."--Charles M. Schultz
Scholarship
Monday, February 2 @ 7 pm--Maureen Keegan Chair Yoga
Tuesday, February 3--Wear Red Day for Heart Health
Social
Wine Tasting @ Montage
Service
Micropantry Sign Up (need individuals, businesses and organizations to take weeks)January
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivicEngagementandOutreach, #GFWCEnvironment)
Mental Health & Clean Air Month
Senior Corps Awareness Month
"I love beginnings. If I was in charge of calendars, every day would January 1"--Jerry Spinelli
Scholarship
Monday, January 9 @ 7 pm (General Mtg @Morris Fire Department)--Tour and Speaker
Saturday, January 21 @ 10 am--Virtual 11th/12th District Meeting
Service
Micropantry Sign Up (need individuals, businesses and organizations to take weeks)
Social
Saturday, January 28--Euchre Fund Raiser
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivic Engagement and Outreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) Alcohol Awareness, Prevent Child Abuse, and Earth Month
"Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn."--Lewis Grizzard
Scholarship
Monday, April 3 @ 7 pm--Organ Donation
Social
Tuesday, April 25 @6:30 pm--Pottery Craft in Plano
Service
Saturday, April 15 @8 am--Superhero Run for Canine Companions
March
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivic Engagement and Outreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) American National Nutrition, Women's History, Americorps Awareness Month
" March Bustles in on windy feet and sweeps doorsteps and my street."--Susan Reiner
Scholarship
Monday, March 6 @ 7 pm--Bray Grove Farm--Regenerative Agriculture
Social
Sunday, March 12 @2;30 pm--Morris Theater Guild
Service
February
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivicEngagementandOutreach, #GFWCSpeacial Programs, #GFWCEducation&Libraries) American Heart Month, Black History Month, Random Acts of Kindness and Teen dating Violence & Prevention Awareness Month
" All you need is love. But a little chocolate doesn't hurt now and then."--Charles M. Schultz
Scholarship
Monday, February 2 @ 7 pm--Maureen Keegan Chair Yoga
Tuesday, February 3--Wear Red Day for Heart Health
Social
Wine Tasting @ Montage
Service
Micropantry Sign Up (need individuals, businesses and organizations to take weeks)January
(#GFWCHealth&Wellness, #GFWCCivicEngagementandOutreach, #GFWCEnvironment)
Mental Health & Clean Air Month
Senior Corps Awareness Month
"I love beginnings. If I was in charge of calendars, every day would January 1"--Jerry Spinelli
Scholarship
Monday, January 9 @ 7 pm (General Mtg @Morris Fire Department)--Tour and Speaker
Saturday, January 21 @ 10 am--Virtual 11th/12th District Meeting
Service
Micropantry Sign Up (need individuals, businesses and organizations to take weeks)
Social
Saturday, January 28--Euchre Fund Raiser
(#GFWCHomeLife, #GFWCConservation, #GFWCEducation)) Keep America Beautiful, Child Abuse Prevention (PCA) & National Autism Awareness Month
"The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day."--Robert Frost
Scholarship
Monday, April 6 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Heifer International" (#GFWCInternationalOutreach)
Wednesday, April 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks "Island Man" by Thomas O'Crohan
Monday, April 22--Earth Day
April 24-30--World Immunization Week
April 30-May 2--GFWC IL State Convention (Bloomington)
Service
Sunday, April 5--GFWC IL Blue Ribbon Fashion Show
Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Saturday, April 18--Superhero FunD Run (recipient is PCA)
April--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; gently used and washed shoes; buttons
Flower Power Fund Raiser--
Social
"The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day."--Robert Frost
Scholarship
Monday, April 6 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Heifer International" (#GFWCInternationalOutreach)
Wednesday, April 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks "Island Man" by Thomas O'Crohan
Monday, April 22--Earth Day
April 24-30--World Immunization Week
April 30-May 2--GFWC IL State Convention (Bloomington)
Service
Sunday, April 5--GFWC IL Blue Ribbon Fashion Show
Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Saturday, April 18--Superhero FunD Run (recipient is PCA)
April--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; gently used and washed shoes; buttons
Flower Power Fund Raiser--
Social
(#GFWCHomeLife, #GFWCEducation)) American National Nutrition & Women's History Month
"March 4th, the only day that is also a sentence."--John Green
Scholarship
March 1-31--Women's History Month "Valiant Women of the Vote" (NWHA) (#GFWCEducation)
Monday, March 2 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Safe Passage" (#DomesticViolence)
Sunday, March 8--International Women's Day "Better Balance for the World"
Wednesday, March 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks "Tilly and the Crazy Eights" by Monique Gray Smith
Sunday, March 22--World Water Day
Service
Thursday, March 5--St. Vincent Table @ 5 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
March--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows, cash, pet supplies for pet shelters; gently used and washed shoes
Social
March 7 at 10 am--Radium Girl Museum and Art Walk in Ottawa ($30)
March 5-8 & 13-15--CCHS "Hunchback of Notre Dame" (#GFWCArts)
March 6-15--Morris Theater Guild "Escanaba in da Moonlight"
March 12-15--MCHS "Into the Woods"
"March 4th, the only day that is also a sentence."--John Green
Scholarship
March 1-31--Women's History Month "Valiant Women of the Vote" (NWHA) (#GFWCEducation)
Monday, March 2 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Safe Passage" (#DomesticViolence)
Sunday, March 8--International Women's Day "Better Balance for the World"
Wednesday, March 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks "Tilly and the Crazy Eights" by Monique Gray Smith
Sunday, March 22--World Water Day
Service
Thursday, March 5--St. Vincent Table @ 5 pm
Saturday, March 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
March--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows, cash, pet supplies for pet shelters; gently used and washed shoes
Social
March 7 at 10 am--Radium Girl Museum and Art Walk in Ottawa ($30)
March 5-8 & 13-15--CCHS "Hunchback of Notre Dame" (#GFWCArts)
March 6-15--Morris Theater Guild "Escanaba in da Moonlight"
March 12-15--MCHS "Into the Woods"
(#GFWCHomeLife, #GFWCEducation)) Black History & Teen dating Violence Awareness Month
"The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart."--Unknown
Scholarship
Monday, February 3 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Managing Resources So You Can Live and Give Like No One Else" (#GFWCHomeLife)
Friday, February 7--"Wear Red" Day for Women's Heart Health
Wednesday, February 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks
Service
Saturday, February 1 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursday, February 10--Groundworks ladies Luncheon (#GFWCDomesticViolence)
Monday, February 17--Random Acts of Kindness Day (#GFWCPublicIssues)
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
February--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows, cash, pet supplies for pet shelters; gently used and washed bras and shoes
Social
February 22 at 7 pm--Bunco FUNd Raiser at PMI. Cost is $20. Funds for Education Grant program. (#GFWCFundraiser)
"The rose speaks of love silently, in a language known only to the heart."--Unknown
Scholarship
Monday, February 3 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Managing Resources So You Can Live and Give Like No One Else" (#GFWCHomeLife)
Friday, February 7--"Wear Red" Day for Women's Heart Health
Wednesday, February 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks
Service
Saturday, February 1 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursday, February 10--Groundworks ladies Luncheon (#GFWCDomesticViolence)
Monday, February 17--Random Acts of Kindness Day (#GFWCPublicIssues)
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
February--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows, cash, pet supplies for pet shelters; gently used and washed bras and shoes
Social
February 22 at 7 pm--Bunco FUNd Raiser at PMI. Cost is $20. Funds for Education Grant program. (#GFWCFundraiser)
(#GFWCHomeLife) National Blood Donor Drive and Mental Health Awareness Month
"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one."--Brad Paisley
Scholarship
Monday, January 6 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Sit! Stay! Read! How Service Dogs Are Helping Kids to Learn to Read" (#GFWCEducation)
Saturday, January 11--National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Service
Saturday, January 4 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Wednesday, January 29 at 2 pm--Bingo at Park Pointe Healthcare (#GFWCHomeLife)
January--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows and cash for pet shelters and games for Step by Step
Social
Monday, January 27--Pillow Painting Class
"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one."--Brad Paisley
Scholarship
Monday, January 6 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Sit! Stay! Read! How Service Dogs Are Helping Kids to Learn to Read" (#GFWCEducation)
Saturday, January 11--National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Service
Saturday, January 4 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Wednesday, January 29 at 2 pm--Bingo at Park Pointe Healthcare (#GFWCHomeLife)
January--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets, pillows and cash for pet shelters and games for Step by Step
Social
Monday, January 27--Pillow Painting Class
(#GFWCHomeLife) World AIDS Day (December 1st) Awareness Month
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."--Maya Angelou
Scholarship
Sunday, December 1--World Aids Day
Monday, December 2 at 7 pm--General Meeting: Cookie Exchange and Bring games for Step by Step (#GFWCMembership)
Service
Saturday, December 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
December--Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
December--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets and pillows for pet shelters and games for Step by Step
Social
December 5-7--Morris Theater Guild Production "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus."
"When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed."--Maya Angelou
Scholarship
Sunday, December 1--World Aids Day
Monday, December 2 at 7 pm--General Meeting: Cookie Exchange and Bring games for Step by Step (#GFWCMembership)
Service
Saturday, December 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
December--Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
December--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program; blankets and pillows for pet shelters and games for Step by Step
Social
December 5-7--Morris Theater Guild Production "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus."
(#GFWCHomeLife) American Diabetes Awareness Month
"A life lived for others, is the only life worth living."--Albert Einstein
Scholarship
Monday, November 4 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Ridiculously Easy Self-Care for Stress" at First Presbyterian Church (#GFWCHomeLife)
Sunday, November 17--International Survivors of Suicide Day
Wednesday, November 13 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation) "Love and Ruin" by Pauls McLain
Service
Saturday, November 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, October 10--Take Back the Night @ Grundy County Courthouse @ 5 pm (#GFWCDomesticViolencePrevention)
Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Wednesday, November 13 at 1 pm--IVI Bingo Event (#GFWCHomeLife)
Friday, November 15--World Kindness Day
Tuesday, November 26 @ 4-6 pm--Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart (#GFWCPublicIssues)
November--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Thursday, November 21 @ 6 pm--Freezer Meals (#GFWCMembership)
"A life lived for others, is the only life worth living."--Albert Einstein
Scholarship
Monday, November 4 at 7 pm--General Meeting: "Ridiculously Easy Self-Care for Stress" at First Presbyterian Church (#GFWCHomeLife)
Sunday, November 17--International Survivors of Suicide Day
Wednesday, November 13 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation) "Love and Ruin" by Pauls McLain
Service
Saturday, November 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, October 10--Take Back the Night @ Grundy County Courthouse @ 5 pm (#GFWCDomesticViolencePrevention)
Wednesday, November 13 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Wednesday, November 13 at 1 pm--IVI Bingo Event (#GFWCHomeLife)
Friday, November 15--World Kindness Day
Tuesday, November 26 @ 4-6 pm--Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart (#GFWCPublicIssues)
November--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Thursday, November 21 @ 6 pm--Freezer Meals (#GFWCMembership)
(#GFWCHomeLife)Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."--Albert Camus
Scholarship
Wednesday, October 10--World Mental health Day
Wednesday, October 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Service
October 1-31 Paint the Town Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Saturday, October 5 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, October 10--Take Back the Night @ Grundy County Courthouse @ 5 pm (#GFWCDomesticViolencePrevention)
Thursday, October 10 @ 5;15 pm--I&M canal Cleanup Up; meet in the Illinois parking lot or clean the path when it's convenient for you (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm—Gaitor Sewing Party (#GFWCHomeLife)
Saturday, October 26 10-1 pm--Touch A Truck at parking lot across from the Post Office. Criminal justice Scholarship funds through 50/50 raffle.
Saturday, October 26 from 10-3 pm--Make A Difference Day with MCHS Cheer Team at Jewel collecting every day essentials for New Beginnings (#GFWCHomeLife)
October--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, October 7 @ 6 pm--Fall Banquet at Maria's. Drinks at 6 pm; Dinner at 7 pm
October 4-13--"The Fall of the House of Usher" Morris Theater Guild (#GFWCArts)
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."--Albert Camus
Scholarship
Wednesday, October 10--World Mental health Day
Wednesday, October 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Service
October 1-31 Paint the Town Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Saturday, October 5 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Wednesday, October 10--Take Back the Night @ Grundy County Courthouse @ 5 pm (#GFWCDomesticViolencePrevention)
Thursday, October 10 @ 5;15 pm--I&M canal Cleanup Up; meet in the Illinois parking lot or clean the path when it's convenient for you (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 pm—Gaitor Sewing Party (#GFWCHomeLife)
Saturday, October 26 10-1 pm--Touch A Truck at parking lot across from the Post Office. Criminal justice Scholarship funds through 50/50 raffle.
Saturday, October 26 from 10-3 pm--Make A Difference Day with MCHS Cheer Team at Jewel collecting every day essentials for New Beginnings (#GFWCHomeLife)
October--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, October 7 @ 6 pm--Fall Banquet at Maria's. Drinks at 6 pm; Dinner at 7 pm
October 4-13--"The Fall of the House of Usher" Morris Theater Guild (#GFWCArts)
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer & National Preparedness Awareness Month
"September days are here, with summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer."--Helen Hunt Jackson
Scholarship
Monday, September 9--International Literacy Day
Monday, September 9--General Meeting: Team Make A Difference @ 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church on Jackson
Wednesday, September 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Tuesday, September 9--World Suicide Day
September 9-15--National Suicide Prevention Week
Sunday, September 28--National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Service
Saturday, September 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Saturday, September 7--Meal for Habitat for Humanity volunteers (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursday, September 12 @ 5:15 pm--I&M canal Cleanup Up; meet in the Illinois parking lot or clean the path when it's convenient for you (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
September--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Saturday, September 14 @ 6 pm--Bunco Night to raise funds for community projects. Located at 3605 N Route 47 in the basement. (#GFWCEducation)
"September days are here, with summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer."--Helen Hunt Jackson
Scholarship
Monday, September 9--International Literacy Day
Monday, September 9--General Meeting: Team Make A Difference @ 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church on Jackson
Wednesday, September 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Tuesday, September 9--World Suicide Day
September 9-15--National Suicide Prevention Week
Sunday, September 28--National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Service
Saturday, September 7 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Saturday, September 7--Meal for Habitat for Humanity volunteers (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursday, September 12 @ 5:15 pm--I&M canal Cleanup Up; meet in the Illinois parking lot or clean the path when it's convenient for you (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
September--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Saturday, September 14 @ 6 pm--Bunco Night to raise funds for community projects. Located at 3605 N Route 47 in the basement. (#GFWCEducation)
June is PTSD Awareness Month
"If a June night could talk, it would probably bast that it invented romance."--Bern Williams
July is National Safety Awareness Month
"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."--Mahatma Ghandi
August National Immunization Awareness Month
"August, it's like the Sunday of summer."--Unknown
Planning Meetings
Monday, June 1--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Monday, July 8--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Monday, August 5--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Scholarship
Wednesday, 6/19, 7/47, 8/21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Thursday, June 27--PTSD Awareness Day
Friday, July 30--World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Monday, August 26--Women's Equality Day
June 29-July 1--GFWC International Convention (Austin, TX)
July 25-27--GFWC IL Leadership Seminars
Service
Tuesday, June 18--Specialty Court Prosocial Picnic @ Chapin Park at 4:30 pm (#GFWCPublicIssues)
Saturday, 6/1 & 7/6 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursdays, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8--I&M Canal Clean up (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Summer--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
"If a June night could talk, it would probably bast that it invented romance."--Bern Williams
July is National Safety Awareness Month
"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."--Mahatma Ghandi
August National Immunization Awareness Month
"August, it's like the Sunday of summer."--Unknown
Planning Meetings
Monday, June 1--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Monday, July 8--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Monday, August 5--Summer Workshop @ 6:30 pm at PMI Basement
Scholarship
Wednesday, 6/19, 7/47, 8/21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. (#GFWCEducation)
Thursday, June 27--PTSD Awareness Day
Friday, July 30--World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Monday, August 26--Women's Equality Day
June 29-July 1--GFWC International Convention (Austin, TX)
July 25-27--GFWC IL Leadership Seminars
Service
Tuesday, June 18--Specialty Court Prosocial Picnic @ Chapin Park at 4:30 pm (#GFWCPublicIssues)
Saturday, 6/1 & 7/6 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue (#GFWCHomeLife)
Thursdays, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8--I&M Canal Clean up (#GFWCConservation)
Wednesday, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House (#GFWCArts)
Summer--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Mental Health and Clean Air Awareness Month
"All things seem possible in May."--Edwin Way Teale
Scholarship
Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Friday, May 10--National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 13-19--National Women's Week
Friday, May 24--GFWC IL Convention (Rock Island)
Service
May 1-15--Mobile Meal Delivery
Saturday, May 4 from 9-12 pm (April date)--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
May--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, May 6--Spring Banquet at Maria's: Drinks at 6 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm. Monthly Meeting.
May 10-12 & 17-19--"Over the Hills & Through the Woods" at Morris Theater Guild
"All things seem possible in May."--Edwin Way Teale
Scholarship
Wednesday, May 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Friday, May 10--National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 13-19--National Women's Week
Friday, May 24--GFWC IL Convention (Rock Island)
Service
May 1-15--Mobile Meal Delivery
Saturday, May 4 from 9-12 pm (April date)--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
May--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, May 6--Spring Banquet at Maria's: Drinks at 6 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm. Monthly Meeting.
May 10-12 & 17-19--"Over the Hills & Through the Woods" at Morris Theater Guild
National Volunteer Month!!
Keep America Beautiful, Child Abuse Prevention & National Autism Awareness Month
"If we had no winter the spring would not be so pleasant."--Anne Bradstreet
Scholarship
Monday, April 1 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Essential Oils
Wednesday, April 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Girl With No Name," by Diney Costeloe
Friday, April 22--Earth Day
Sunday, April 24--Federation Day, the "birthday of GFWC"
April 23-27--World Immunization Week
Service
Saturday, March 30 from 9-12 pm (April date)--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Saturday, April 6--GFWC IL Blue Ribbon Fashion Show
Saturday, April 13--Superhero Run Recipient is Reclaim 13 @ 8 am
Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
April 21-27 Volunteer in Action Week
April--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, April 15 at 6 pm--Lavender Wreath making Workshop @ The EXibit
Keep America Beautiful, Child Abuse Prevention & National Autism Awareness Month
"If we had no winter the spring would not be so pleasant."--Anne Bradstreet
Scholarship
Monday, April 1 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Essential Oils
Wednesday, April 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Girl With No Name," by Diney Costeloe
Friday, April 22--Earth Day
Sunday, April 24--Federation Day, the "birthday of GFWC"
April 23-27--World Immunization Week
Service
Saturday, March 30 from 9-12 pm (April date)--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Saturday, April 6--GFWC IL Blue Ribbon Fashion Show
Saturday, April 13--Superhero Run Recipient is Reclaim 13 @ 8 am
Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
April 21-27 Volunteer in Action Week
April--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Monday, April 15 at 6 pm--Lavender Wreath making Workshop @ The EXibit
Women's History & American National Nutrition Awareness Month
"Springtime is the land awakening. the March winds are the morning yawn."--Lewis Gizzard
Scholarship
Monday, March 4 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Nettle Creek Lavender Farm
Friday, March 8--International Women's Day
Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 am--District 12 Spring Meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Coal City
Wednesday, March 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "My Life in France," by Julia Child
Friday, March 22--World Water Day
Service
Saturday, March 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, March 6 at 1 pm--Illinois Valley Industries Bingo
Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Wednesday, March 20 at 2 pm--Bingo at Park Pointe Facility
March--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
March 1-3--Neil Simon's "Dinner Party" at Morris Theater Guild
March 7-10 & 14-17–“Tuck Everlasting" at Coal City High School
March 7-10--"Beauty and the Beast at Seneca High School
Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 pm--Succulent Planter Party @ The EXibit
March 14-17--"Pippin” at Morris Community High School
"Springtime is the land awakening. the March winds are the morning yawn."--Lewis Gizzard
Scholarship
Monday, March 4 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Nettle Creek Lavender Farm
Friday, March 8--International Women's Day
Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 am--District 12 Spring Meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Coal City
Wednesday, March 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "My Life in France," by Julia Child
Friday, March 22--World Water Day
Service
Saturday, March 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, March 6 at 1 pm--Illinois Valley Industries Bingo
Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Wednesday, March 20 at 2 pm--Bingo at Park Pointe Facility
March--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
March 1-3--Neil Simon's "Dinner Party" at Morris Theater Guild
March 7-10 & 14-17–“Tuck Everlasting" at Coal City High School
March 7-10--"Beauty and the Beast at Seneca High School
Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 pm--Succulent Planter Party @ The EXibit
March 14-17--"Pippin” at Morris Community High School
Black History, Heart Health for Women, & Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."--Maya Angelou
Scholarship
Friday February 1--Wear Red Day
Monday, February 4 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Rock Soul Love--Learn about Reiki a Japanese Stress Reduction Technique
February 11--International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Wednesday, February 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Plot to Hack America," by Malcomb Nance
Service
Saturday, February 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
February 14 @ 11:30 am--Groundwork Ladies Luncheon (domestic violence program)
Sunday, February 17--Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Furry February--Collecting items for Animal Shelter (money, food, nonclumping kitty litter)
February--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Thursday, February 21 @ 6 pm--Make a sign at Wine & Pine (code winter2019)
February 22-24--Neil Simon's "Dinner Party" at the Morris Theater Guild
Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:30 pm--Freezer Meals at MCHS
"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."--Maya Angelou
Scholarship
Friday February 1--Wear Red Day
Monday, February 4 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Rock Soul Love--Learn about Reiki a Japanese Stress Reduction Technique
February 11--International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Wednesday, February 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Plot to Hack America," by Malcomb Nance
Service
Saturday, February 2 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
February 14 @ 11:30 am--Groundwork Ladies Luncheon (domestic violence program)
Sunday, February 17--Random Acts of Kindness Day
Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Furry February--Collecting items for Animal Shelter (money, food, nonclumping kitty litter)
February--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Thursday, February 21 @ 6 pm--Make a sign at Wine & Pine (code winter2019)
February 22-24--Neil Simon's "Dinner Party" at the Morris Theater Guild
Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:30 pm--Freezer Meals at MCHS
National Blood Donor Drive & Mental Wellness Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, January 7 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Officer Installation & New Member Induction/Scholarship Recipient
Wednesday, January 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Lessons of History," Will and Ariel Durant
January 24--International Day of Education
Service
Saturday, January 5 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Monday, January 21--MLK project (collecting a pair of socks with water bottle and granola bar for PADS)
January--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Tuesday, January 29 @ 6:30 pm--Freezer Meals at MCHS
Scholarship
Monday, January 7 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting: Officer Installation & New Member Induction/Scholarship Recipient
Wednesday, January 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Lessons of History," Will and Ariel Durant
January 24--International Day of Education
Service
Saturday, January 5 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Monday, January 21--MLK project (collecting a pair of socks with water bottle and granola bar for PADS)
January--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Tuesday, January 29 @ 6:30 pm--Freezer Meals at MCHS
National Human Rights & AIDS Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, December 5 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting & Cathy Chervin speaking on Grief; Cookie Exchange
Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Lessons of History," Will and Ariel Durant
Service
Saturday, December 1 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
December--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social--Cookie Exchange
Scholarship
Monday, December 5 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting & Cathy Chervin speaking on Grief; Cookie Exchange
Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "The Lessons of History," Will and Ariel Durant
Service
Saturday, December 1 from 9-12 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 E Illinois Avenue
Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
December--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social--Cookie Exchange
National Alzheimer's, Diabetes, COPD, Epilepsy, Lung, & Pancreatic Cancer Health Awareness Month
Children in Need & Hunger Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting & Elections
Wednesday, November 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Distance Home," by Paula Saunder
Service
Saturday, November 3 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 Illinois Avenue
Thursday, November 8 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, November 21 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
November--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
November--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Children in Need & Hunger Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 pm--General Meeting & Elections
Wednesday, November 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Distance Home," by Paula Saunder
Service
Saturday, November 3 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 Illinois Avenue
Thursday, November 8 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, November 21 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
November--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
November--Collecting stamps, postcards, pop can tabs, breakfast foods for Morris Elementary POPS program
Social
Domestic Violence Awareness; Autism Awareness; Disability Awareness; Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness Month
Global Diversity & Bullying Awareness Month
Scholarship
Wednesday, October 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "East of the Mountains," by David Guterson
Monday, October 15 at 6:30 pm--By-Law Adoption Meeting @ PMI Building 3605 N Route 47, Basement
Service
October--Paint the Town Pink--Ribbons put up across town
Saturday, October 6 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, October 10 at 5 pm--Take Back the Night @ Courthouse
Thursday, October 11 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
October--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
October--Collecting breakfast foods for Redskins Helping Hands Food Pantry
Social
Monday, October 1 at 6 pm--Fall Banquet at Maria's
National Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness Month
Global Diversity & Bullying Awareness Month
Scholarship
Wednesday, October 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "East of the Mountains," by David Guterson
Monday, October 15 at 6:30 pm--By-Law Adoption Meeting @ PMI Building 3605 N Route 47, Basement
Service
October--Paint the Town Pink--Ribbons put up across town
Saturday, October 6 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at 520 Illinois Avenue
Wednesday, October 10 at 5 pm--Take Back the Night @ Courthouse
Thursday, October 11 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
October--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
October--Collecting breakfast foods for Redskins Helping Hands Food Pantry
Social
Monday, October 1 at 6 pm--Fall Banquet at Maria's
National Ovarian, Prostate, Blood & Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Organic Food & Drink Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, September 10 at 7 pm--Christine Fredericks presents Pollinator Problems & Solutions
Wednesday, September 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit," by Chris Matthews
Saturday, September 22 at 9:00 am--Fall District 12 Meeting @ 505 Carbon Hill Road Coal City ADMN Bldg--Collecting for Will/Grundy Pregnancy Resource Center
Service
Thursday, September 13 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
September 22--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
Social
TBR
Organic Food & Drink Awareness Month
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, September 10 at 7 pm--Christine Fredericks presents Pollinator Problems & Solutions
Wednesday, September 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit," by Chris Matthews
Saturday, September 22 at 9:00 am--Fall District 12 Meeting @ 505 Carbon Hill Road Coal City ADMN Bldg--Collecting for Will/Grundy Pregnancy Resource Center
Service
Thursday, September 13 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
September 22--Collecting diapers size 5-6, basic infant necessities, clothes to 2T, coats, hats, mittens, bottles, diaper bags, pacifiers, receiving blankets, gift cards.
Social
TBR
| 12th District Fall Meeting Invite |
National Immunization and Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, August 6 at 6 pm--Summer Workshop meeting and social event after
Wednesday, August 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club cancelled in August
Sunday, August 26--Women's Equality Day
Monday, August 27 at 6 pm--By-Laws Meeting @ PMI office.
Service
Thursday, August 9 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
After workshop
Scholarship
Monday, August 6 at 6 pm--Summer Workshop meeting and social event after
Wednesday, August 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club cancelled in August
Sunday, August 26--Women's Equality Day
Monday, August 27 at 6 pm--By-Laws Meeting @ PMI office.
Service
Thursday, August 9 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
After workshop
Parks and Recreation Month
Scholarship
Monday, July 2 at 6 pm--Summer Workshop meeting and social event after
Wednesday, July 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Riders of the Purple Sage," by Zane Grey
Service
Thursday, July 12 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
After workshop
Scholarship
Monday, July 2 at 6 pm--Summer Workshop meeting and social event after
Wednesday, July 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Riders of the Purple Sage," by Zane Grey
Service
Thursday, July 12 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
After workshop
National Safety Month
Scholarship
Monday, June 3 at 7 pm--Summer Workshop and social event after
Wednesday, June 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Down the Rabbit Hole," by Dolly Madison
Service
Tuesday, June 12 at 4:30 pm--Picnic at Chapin Park for Mental Health Court
Thursday, June 14 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Saturday, June 16 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
Scholarship
Monday, June 3 at 7 pm--Summer Workshop and social event after
Wednesday, June 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Down the Rabbit Hole," by Dolly Madison
Service
Tuesday, June 12 at 4:30 pm--Picnic at Chapin Park for Mental Health Court
Thursday, June 14 at 4:30 pm--I&M Canal Pick up--Meet at Trail Head at Calhoun Street
Saturday, June 16 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 20 at 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
National Physical Fitness & Sports AND Melanoma Skin Cancer Detection & Protection Month
Scholarship
Saturday, May 5 @ 9 am--12th District Convention in Morris (rescheduled from 3/27)
Wednesday, May 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Before We Were yours," by Lisa Wingate
May 16-19-- GFWC-IL 123rd Annual Convention
Service
May 1-15--Mobile Meals
Wednesday, May 16 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
Monday, May 7 @ 6 pm--Spring Banquet and New Member Induction
Scholarship
Saturday, May 5 @ 9 am--12th District Convention in Morris (rescheduled from 3/27)
Wednesday, May 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Before We Were yours," by Lisa Wingate
May 16-19-- GFWC-IL 123rd Annual Convention
Service
May 1-15--Mobile Meals
Wednesday, May 16 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
Monday, May 7 @ 6 pm--Spring Banquet and New Member Induction
Alcohol Awareness Awareness & Sexual Assault Month
Scholarship
Monday, April 2 at 7 pm--"Genealogy; We All Immigrated from Somewhere"
April 15--Deadline for State Convention Registration
Wednesday, April 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero" by Chris Matthews
Saturday, April 21 @ 1 pm--Annual Catherine L. Hatcher Memorial Seminar "Quilting as a Historical Document" with Ann Wasserman
Service
Sunday, April 8--Blue Ribbon Fashion Show supports Prevent Child Abuse (PCA)
Tuesday, April 10 from 11:30-2 pm--Reality Store at MCHS
Saturday, April 14--SUPERHERO FUN RUN AND HALF MARATHON
Wednesday, April 18 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Saturday, April 21--Easter Seals Telethon
Saturday, April 21 from 9-1 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort @ First Presbyterian Church
Social
None
Women's History & Colorectal Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, March 5 at 7 pm--Susie Galloway & Amber Boeschel, "Mental Health in Grundy County"
Wednesday, March 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Silas Marner" by George Eliot
Saturday, March 24 at 8 am--District 12 Spring Meeting, Morris
Service
Wednesday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Monday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm--Superhero FunD Run Meeting
Wednesday, March 28 at 1 pm--Bingo at IVI
Social
Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm--Wine and Whiskey Tasting at Montage
Scholarship
Monday, March 5 at 7 pm--Susie Galloway & Amber Boeschel, "Mental Health in Grundy County"
Wednesday, March 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant. "Silas Marner" by George Eliot
Saturday, March 24 at 8 am--District 12 Spring Meeting, Morris
Service
Wednesday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Monday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm--Superhero FunD Run Meeting
Wednesday, March 28 at 1 pm--Bingo at IVI
Social
Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm--Wine and Whiskey Tasting at Montage
American Heart Month
Scholarship
Monday, February 5 at 7 pm--Sue Day, the Point-Morris "The New Reality of Long-Term Nursing Care"
Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Service
February--Collecting Items for the Animal Shelters BRING TO MEETING OR ORGANIZE WITH VI
Wednesday, February 21 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Thursday, February 22 @ 5:30 pm--St. Vincent's Table
Monday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm--Superhero FunD Run Meeting
Monday, February 26 @ 6:00 pm--By-Laws Meeting at PMI
Social
Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm--Wine and Whiskey tasting at Montage
Scholarship
Monday, February 5 at 7 pm--Sue Day, the Point-Morris "The New Reality of Long-Term Nursing Care"
Wednesday, February 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Service
February--Collecting Items for the Animal Shelters BRING TO MEETING OR ORGANIZE WITH VI
Wednesday, February 21 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Thursday, February 22 @ 5:30 pm--St. Vincent's Table
Monday, February 19 @ 6:30 pm--Superhero FunD Run Meeting
Monday, February 26 @ 6:00 pm--By-Laws Meeting at PMI
Social
Tuesday, February 27 at 7 pm--Wine and Whiskey tasting at Montage
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Scholarship
Monday, January 8 at 7 pm--Scholarship Recipients share their summer enrichment stories. Morris Public Library Director shares pathway changed at library.
Wednesday, January 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Monday, January 29 at 6 pm—Report Writing at PMI office for chairs.
Service
Wednesday, January 17 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
Friday, January 26 at 7 pm--Paint n Sip at The EXibit. Abstract painting for your home. Cost is $20. BYOB. Snacks provided.
Scholarship
Monday, January 8 at 7 pm--Scholarship Recipients share their summer enrichment stories. Morris Public Library Director shares pathway changed at library.
Wednesday, January 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant.
Monday, January 29 at 6 pm—Report Writing at PMI office for chairs.
Service
Wednesday, January 17 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Social
Friday, January 26 at 7 pm--Paint n Sip at The EXibit. Abstract painting for your home. Cost is $20. BYOB. Snacks provided.
World Aid's Day, December 1
Scholarship & Social
Monday, December 4 at 7 pm--"Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Cheer." Participate in an ornament and cookie exchange. Also presenting "Days for Girls" international outreach project.
Wednesday, December 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Wednesday, December 30 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Scholarship & Social
Monday, December 4 at 7 pm--"Good Old-Fashioned Holiday Cheer." Participate in an ornament and cookie exchange. Also presenting "Days for Girls" international outreach project.
Wednesday, December 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Wednesday, December 30 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Thankful for November
American Diabetes Month
Scholarship
American Diabetes Month
November 2-4--GFWC-IL Board of Director's Meeting
Monday, November 6 at 7 pm--"Reduce/Reuse/Refashion-Conservation with a Twist"
Wednesday, November 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Social
Thursday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm--"Freezer Meal Cook Off"
Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:30 pm--"Freezer Meal Cook Off"
Service
Saturday, November 4 @ 10 am-4 pm--Make A Difference Day for "New Beginnings" at Jewel
Wednesday, November 8 @ 1 pm--Bingo at IVI
Thursday, November 9 @ 3-7 pm--Weighted Comfort at 1621 Newton (Bring a machine)
Wednesday, November 15 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Thursday, November 16--Groundworks Clients' Paint Party and Feast
Wednesday, November 29 @ 4-8 pm--Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart
Scholarship
American Diabetes Month
November 2-4--GFWC-IL Board of Director's Meeting
Monday, November 6 at 7 pm--"Reduce/Reuse/Refashion-Conservation with a Twist"
Wednesday, November 15 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Social
Thursday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm--"Freezer Meal Cook Off"
Tuesday, November 14 @ 6:30 pm--"Freezer Meal Cook Off"
Service
Saturday, November 4 @ 10 am-4 pm--Make A Difference Day for "New Beginnings" at Jewel
Wednesday, November 8 @ 1 pm--Bingo at IVI
Thursday, November 9 @ 3-7 pm--Weighted Comfort at 1621 Newton (Bring a machine)
Wednesday, November 15 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Thursday, November 16--Groundworks Clients' Paint Party and Feast
Wednesday, November 29 @ 4-8 pm--Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Walmart
Fall into October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Scholarship
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, October 2 at 6 pm--"A Hand Up, New Beginnings Changes Lives" Banquet At Maria's
Wednesday, October 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
October 4 or 11 @ 5 pm--Take Back the Night (Domestic Abuse event at Courthouse)
Saturday, October 7 @ 10 am--Paint the Town Pink with ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness. Meet at Chaplin Park@ 10 am
Wednesday, October 11 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
Scholarship
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Monday, October 2 at 6 pm--"A Hand Up, New Beginnings Changes Lives" Banquet At Maria's
Wednesday, October 18 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
October 4 or 11 @ 5 pm--Take Back the Night (Domestic Abuse event at Courthouse)
Saturday, October 7 @ 10 am--Paint the Town Pink with ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness. Meet at Chaplin Park@ 10 am
Wednesday, October 11 @ 6:30 pm--Art Evening at Narvick House
September A New Beginning
Ovarian Cancer month & National Childhood Obesity Month
Scholarship
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & National Childhood Obesity Month
Monday, September 11 at 7 pm--Beating Breast Cancer by Morris Hospital Breast Navigation Nurse and mammography expert
Thursday, September 14--Great Lakes Regional GFWC Conference
Wednesday, Sept 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Saturday, September 23--Fall District 12 Meeting (Coal City)
Service
Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm--Art at Narvick House
September 22-28--Advocates for Children/Junior Week
Social
Saturday, September 23 at 6 pm--Roll the Dice for Cancer Yahtzee Tournament
Scholarship
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & National Childhood Obesity Month
Monday, September 11 at 7 pm--Beating Breast Cancer by Morris Hospital Breast Navigation Nurse and mammography expert
Thursday, September 14--Great Lakes Regional GFWC Conference
Wednesday, Sept 20 at 11:30 am--Book Club @Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Saturday, September 23--Fall District 12 Meeting (Coal City)
Service
Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm--Art at Narvick House
September 22-28--Advocates for Children/Junior Week
Social
Saturday, September 23 at 6 pm--Roll the Dice for Cancer Yahtzee Tournament
Lazy Hazy August
Scholarship
Wednesday, August 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm--Art at Narvick House
Wednesday, August 30 from 3-7 pm--Sew for Autism @ First Pres Church
Wednesday, August 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club @Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm--Art at Narvick House
Wednesday, August 30 from 3-7 pm--Sew for Autism @ First Pres Church
Jumpin'July
Scholarship
Wednesday, June 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Friday, July 14 from 11-4--Creator's Village Children's Tent
Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm--Art at the Narvick House
Monday, July 24 from 3:30-7 pm--Open House for Weighted Comfort. Come when you can and sew at the First Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, June 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks Restaurant
Service
Friday, July 14 from 11-4--Creator's Village Children's Tent
Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm--Art at the Narvick House
Monday, July 24 from 3:30-7 pm--Open House for Weighted Comfort. Come when you can and sew at the First Presbyterian Church
June-astic!Scholarship
June 29 @6:30 pm Report Writing Workshop Wednesday, June 21 at 11:30 am--Book Club @ Sherwood Oaks "The Wright Brothers" Service Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 pm--Art at the Narvick House 
"May"-nificent Spring TimeScholarship
Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 am--Book Club at Sherwood Oaks Service May 1-15--Meals on Wheels Saturday, May 6 from 10:30 am-2 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort at First Pres. Church Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 pm--Art at the Narvick House Social Monday, May 1 @ 6 pm--Annual Spring Banquet at Maria's. Cocktails start at 6 with dinner served at 6:30 pm. Member induction and entertainment. Friday, May 5 at 7 pm--Put Some Cinc in Your De Mayo Watercolor Event--Cost is $20. Take home watercolor kit extra for $15. 
Fools for AprilScholarship
Monday,, April 3 at 7 pm--Special Education with guest speaker Lori Dite, MCHS Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 am--Book Club at Sherwood Oaks Service Saturday, April 8--7 am Superhero Fund Run, raising funds for this year's partner, Easter Seals of Joliet. Also Easter Seals telethon at 4 pm. It's a big day for a great partner! Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 pm--Art at Narvick House Thursday, April 20 at 1 pm--Bingo Party at IVI Social 
March Calendar of EventsScholarship
Monday, March 6 at 7 pm--Needle felting with Marcia Wolter. Wednesday, March 16 at 11:30 am--Book Club at Sherwood Oaks Service Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30 pm--Art Night at Narvick House Monday, March 13 3-8 pm--Sewing for Weighted Comfort: bring your sewing machine if you have one. Social None 
Monthly Calendar of EventsScholarship
Saturday, February 11 1:00-2:30 pm--"Let's Work Out to Knock Out" teen dating violence. Teens can learn to kick box and learn about good relationships. Service Saturday, February 18 12-3 pm--Sew blankets for Weighted Comfort Social Tuesday, February 21 at 7 pm--Wine tasting at Montage 
Finding Comfort in the Dead of WinterOur winter meeting was all about comfort. We had two speakers: Weighted Comfort and Guardian Angel Home. Weighted Comfort is a nonprofit organization from Dwight that sews blankets for autistic children. The theory behind the blankets is that people who cannot filter their sensory perception can get relief from the blankets, which activate their deep nervous system.
Our second speaker was the Guardian Angel Home, which discussed the myths of teen dating violence. As much as people would like to believe that there is no teen dating violence, that just is not true. Teens start relationships as early as fifth grade and need to learn good relationship skills that will help to carry them into adulthood. For more information on teen dating issues, click on this website.
Monthly Calendar of EventsScholarship and Social
Monday, December 5 @ 7 pm--"De-stress the Holidays & a Cookie Exchange." Come join us for some helpful hints on getting through the holidays and exchange some cookies as more is always better! Meeting held at the First Presbyterian Church. 
Monthly Calendar of EventsSCHOLARSHIP
Monday, November 7 @7 pm--Gratitude Journals with Donna Weaver "Have an Attitude of Gratitude" (Please RSVP so enough materials are available). Meeting held at the First Presbyterian Church SERVICE Tuesday, November 15 America Recycles Day SOCIAL Thursday, November 17 @6:30 pm Freezer Meals for Two: 'Don't Expect Success; Prepare for It" --Ryan Reynolds. Meeting held at Morris Community High School Home Foods Room
September was Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Our Ovarian Cancer Awareness Event was held on Monday, September 12. Cori Trotter came to speak with members and guests about the disease, its symptoms, the impact it had on her life, and her campaign efforts. Participants walked away with a greater appreciation of this silent and deadly killer. Ann Polson won the door prize of a glass ornament displaying the ovarian cancer logo.
Due to the efforts of Ms. Trotter, Morris and multiple other towns are Ovarian Cancer Awareness communities. So tie a teal ribbon around your tree and help spread the news!
Wine and Pine |
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MWC members and guests were able to make signs at a new establishment in Morris's quaint downtown called Wine and Pine. The event was sponsored by Nicole Russell the Thrivent Financial representative in Morris (and MWC member). A big shout out to Thrivent for their commitment to community development and for providing this opportunity to MWC members and guests
Some of our projects. . . . "Signs, signs, everywhere signs."
Art at Narvick House
Help residents make art projects to beautify their space! EVERY Third Wednesday, 6:30 pm For details email: cails_44@hotmail.com Book Club
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Superhero 1/2 Marathon,
5k, Fun Run/Walk Saturday, April 8, 7am https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8050/superhero-run Or print and mail: /uploads/6/9/5/2/69522793/super_hero_brochure_2.jpg 
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Bingo PartiesChairperson: Michelle Mitchell Phone: 815-341-8640 mitchells1998@yahoo.com Thursday, October 20 @ 1 pm Illinois Valley Industries 1033 third Avenue Morris 815-942-6133 Thursday, February 9 @ 2 pm Park Pointe 1223 Edgewater Drive Morris 815-416-6200 Thursday April 20 @ 1pm at Illinois Valley Industries |
Mobile MealsChairperson: Michelle Mitchell
Phone: 815-341-8640 mitchells1998@yahoo.com Deliveries May 1 thru May 15, 2016 |
