Batavia Woman's Club hosts annual ShamRock and Roll March 13
The Batavia Woman's Club will host its annual ShamRock and Roll Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Eastside Community Center's Shannon Hall, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia.
The event includes dinner, dancing, a 50/50 drawing, Lottery Tree, Gift Card Tree, Rock & Roll Cake Walk, raffles and more.
The fundraiser will raise money for the Batavia Retired Senior Volunteer Program, an organization established to help seniors, age 65 or older, live independently in their homes as long as possible and to maintain as high a quality of life as possible. RSVP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit group directed and run by volunteers.
Tickets are $45. Tickets are available at www.bataviawomansclub.org or by calling (630) 202-9579.
ShamRock Roll Raffle and drink tickets are $5.
The Batavia Woman's Club was formed in 1892 by 12 women who met regularly in their homes. Originally named the Woman's Colombian Club, the name was changed to Batavia Woman's Club in 1895. In 2017, the club celebrated its 125th anniversary.
Today, the club's membership expands over the Fox Valley and beyond. While proudly keeping the Batavia name from 1895, the club has members from St. Charles, Geneva, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, West Chicago, Elgin, and Aurora. Everyone is invited.
The Batavia Woman's Club is a nonprofit 501(c)3 philanthropic organization. It is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through community service. The club focuses on education and literacy, the environment, family and social issues with an emphasis on the welfare of women and children.
The club meets for lunch or dinner meetings on the first Monday of every month. The next program will be 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, at Pal Joey's, 2030 Main St. in Batavia. April is Autism Awareness Month and Alex Engelhardt, executive director for the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, will talk about how the association serves the recreation, social and leisure goals of adults with disabilities. Cost is $15. Online reservations require payment. RSVP at www.bataviawomansclub.org/meetings.
On May 4, club member Corinne Pierog, along with Steve Anderson, director of the Illinois Human Rights Commission, will present "The Journey of the 19th Amendment From Early Struggles to Final Victory Both in Washington, D.C. and in Illinois." Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. with a short business meeting at 11:15 a.m. with the lunch at noon and program at 1 p.m.