Elgin Woman's Club to get an update on Advocate Sherman

The Elgin Woman's Club will hold its next luncheon meeting and program on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. The business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

Jose Macias, manager of development of the Advocate Sherman Charitable Foundation, will give an update on Advocate Sherman Hospital. Hostess for the October meeting is Jan Kane.

Reservations should be made by calling (847) 426-7301. The luncheon meeting and program costs $20 and may be paid for by check the day of the meeting.

The club meets monthly from September to May at local restaurants for luncheon meetings and programs. Women interested in receiving more information about the Elgin Woman's Club may also call the club hotline.

This year, the Elgin Woman's Club is celebrating its 130th year, having been founded in 1887 and one year later, founded Sherman Hospital. Since the club was founded, members have supported hundreds of local projects including yearly scholarships to students from Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools. In addition, members serve as volunteers in hospitals and other agencies throughout the Elgin area and are active in recycling, conservation, women's health, international affairs and other projects.