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The purpose of the Monroe Women's Club is to promote educational and
philanthropic community service and to provide members with the opportunity
for personal enrichment, leadership experience and social interaction. It is a
non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political organization.
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The Monroe Women's Club is open to any woman age 18 and up who wishes to promote the civic, cultural,
educational and social growth of the Monroe community. There is no residency requirement and no age
maximum for membership.
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Our members complete both small and large group community service projects in a variety of interest areas including:
- Arts
- Conservation - Gardening
- Current Affairs
- Education
- Health
- Home Life
- State Project
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Community Involvement
Cooking & Crafts Workshops
Day Trips
Educational Enhancement
Friendships
Leadership Training
Personal Growth
Socials: for members only; for couples; for families
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Annual dues are paid in June or upon joining. New members pay an additional $5.00 initiation fee which covers
the cost of a Club tote bag.
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Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, September through June, at 7:30 p.m. at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike. The Meeting Room is located on the lower level of the Library - please use rear entrance. If the second Monday falls on a school holiday then the meeting is held on an alternate date (see schedule).
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Active members join a Service Committee. All members participate in Club, Ways & Means, and State Projects.
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The Club sponsors the Country Treasures Craft Show on the second Saturday of November. We also
sell luminaries during the holiday season.
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Members of Connecticut Junior Women, Inc. have chosen to adopt State Project for a six year long term affiliation. The current
State Project is Time for Life.
>>Click here for more information on Time for Life.
Some of the beneficiaries that have been supported by State Project are: Special Wishes, Inc.; Beardsley Zoo; UCONN Cranial-Facial Unit; Roaring Brook Nature Center; and Panettieri Burn Center.
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