Elgin Woman's Club spring luncheon to celebrate 130th anniversary

The Elgin Woman's Club will hold its annual spring luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road in Bartlett.

Pat Gering, club president, along with the club's committee chairs will serve as hostesses for May meeting which will celebrate the club's 130th anniversary. Since the club was founded in 1887, club members have supported hundreds of local projects including yearly scholarships to students from area high schools and their major accomplishment - the founding of Sherman Hospital in 1888. In addition, members serve as volunteers at agencies throughout the Elgin area and are active in recycling, conservation, women's health, international affairs and other projects.

Club members have invited Jose Macias, manager of the Advocate Charitable Foundation at Sherman Hospital, to present an update on current happenings at Sherman.

In their continued efforts to support the hospital they founded, the group also will present a gift to the hospital to support the nursing fellowship fund.

In addition, an installation of officers and new members for the coming year will be held.

To get details about the May program or to make reservations, call (847) 426-7301.

Cost for the luncheon meeting and program is $20. It can be paid for the day of the meeting.

Women who want to know more about the Elgin Woman's Club, recognized for 130 years as a leading philanthropic organization, may also call and leave a message for the club president at (847) 426-7301. As a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs there is a variety of club information on the website, www.gfwc.org.