Elgin Woman's Club plans October meeting

The next Elgin Woman's Club luncheon meeting and program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 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.

The program will feature a presentation by Andy Engelmann of Town and Country Gardens in Elgin. He will demonstrate the secrets of successful floral arranging and will complete a floral arrangement as part of his presentation to the group.

Reservations should be made by calling the club hotline at (847) 622-3614. 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 128th year, having been founded in 1887 and one year later, founded Sherman Hospital. Since the club was organized 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 readers in local schools, volunteers in hospitals and other agencies throughout the Elgin area and are active in recycling, conservation, women's health, international affairs and other projects.