| aMHERST WOMAN'S CLUB |
Our community is filled with wonderfully diverse women. The Amherst Woman’s Club (AWC) is bringing those women together to meet and connect with each other.
The Amherst Woman's Club was organized in 1893 and incorporated in 1903 to foster the interests of its members in literary, scientific, musical, historical, and other topics of vital importance; to promote culture and cordial personal relations among women; and to contribute to the welfare of the community. After 128 years of service to the Amherst community, these values continue to be the foundation of our organization. We invite women from our local community to come together to meet and connect with each other and to discover the simple pleasure of connecting with your neighbors, being inspired by a local speaker and enjoying each other’s company to help forge new friendships and a sense of belonging among our spectacular community of women. Membership is open to all women of Amherst and surrounding communities.
The Amherst Woman’s Club is located in the beautiful Hills Memorial Club House in the Emily Dickinson Historic District, just a few steps from Amherst town center. We are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
THE LATEST UPDATES |
PreservationIn 2022 the Town of Amherst awarded a Community Preservation ACT (CPA) grant to the Amherst Woman's Club of $135,000 for the restoration and preservation of the Hills Memorial Clubhouse. The restoration of the exterior of the house, which includes a new coat of paint for the whole building will be completed by the end of this summer. We can't wait! Upcoming events
| from the PresidentDear Friends, Welcome to a new fabulous season of the Amherst Woman’s Club. This season we will have our Daytime Speakers Series on Monday afternoons, our Amazing Women’s Speakers Series on the second Thursday evenings, where women share their personal journeys through life. We will also have the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series that raise funds for the grants and scholarships awarded every year, a book group with fascinating books, bridge group with friends, tai chi and more. We invite you to see our Fall Schedule for details on programming and our Season Calendar for dates on all our activities. We encourage you to connect with new friends, be inspired by our speakers, and enjoy yourself. My favorite quote is A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face by Maya Angelou, which I believe to be true. Sincerely, Senaida Bautista To read the full President's Letter Click Here | 2024 grants & ScholarshipsWe are proud to announce this year we have awarded two scholarship and two grants. The scholarships were awarded to two high school students one of whom is attending Amherst College. Congratulations to both students! This year, the Community Service Committee chose the following organizations: Whole Children of Northampton was the recipient of a $2,000 grant. The agency provides a multitude of programs and services throughout the valley to help children live a healthy and happy life. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampshire County received $2,000 to support their mentoring program for young people. The program has successfully supported hundreds of young people by watching an older person to provide friendship and guidance when needed. The AWC funds, raised by our members, has helped support numerous agencies over its long history of Community Service.
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