All upcoming events for Peoria Women’s Club can be found below.
Peoria Women’s Club and Peoria CLSC members are invited to a special ESO day trip to Lincoln, Illinois, for a joint visit with members of the Lincoln Women’s Club. This unique outing offers the opportunity to connect with fellow club members while exploring two important historic and cultural institutions.
Peoria Women’s Club and GFWC members are welcome to attend the GFWC Illinois District 17-16 Convention!
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC).
Join us in uncovering the rich history of the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), dating back to 1885. As an Archive Detective, you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.
Mother’s Day Celebration & Vendor Shopping Event
Join us on May 10th from 2–5 PM at Peoria Architectural Salvage (2000 SW Adams St., Peoria, IL) for a special Mother’s Day celebration! Browse unique vendors, buy Peoria Women's Club Cosecheras Coffee, find the perfect gift, and enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping and community. Don’t miss it!
Designed by women, for women, join us for Secure Her Future, a FREE financial workshop to help every woman find financial confidence no matter their life stage.
Peoria Women’s Club members are invited to the May Luncheon featuring Robert Quinlan, Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Join us for a special PWC members only group outing to support the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund, a benefit concert dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with chronic kidney disease across Central Illinois.
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC).
Join us in uncovering the rich history of the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), dating back to 1885. As an Archive Detective, you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC).
Join us in uncovering the rich history of the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), dating back to 1885. As an Archive Detective, you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC).
Join us for our 5th Annual Fundraiser to support the Woodruff Culinary Arts Program students’ travel scholarship.
Join us in uncovering the rich history of the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), dating back to 1885. As an Archive Detective, you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.
The Dallinger Series will launch with a special evening featuring author Lorissa Rinehart, whose new book, Winning the Earthquake: How Jeannette Rankin Defied All Odds to Become the First Woman in Congress, brings to life the extraordinary story of Jeannette Rankin—a suffragist, peace activist, and trailblazer who reshaped American political history.
Join us for the final exhibition event for, Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives. At this luncheon, we will honor the first, second and third place award winning artists. This will be your final chance to view the exhibition, so don’t miss out!
This special screening of Lee is presented in conjunction with the 2026 Électricité Exhibition: Illuminating Perspectives at the Peoria Women’s Club.
Kristan H. McKinsey, Director of the Illinois Women Artists Project, will present an illustrated lecture on the lives and artistic contributions of several women from central Illinois.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), in collaboration with the Illinois Women Artists Project (IWAP), is proud to present this juried exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary female artists from Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties.
Bid on distinctive art and home décor in our second annual Artful Treasures Silent Auction and help support the 2026 programming budget that keeps our events vibrant and engaging. Bidding ends March 7 at noon. You need not be present to win.
Join the Peoria Women’s Club for First Friday, part of a national movement that brings art to the forefront of communities by opening creative spaces to the public.
We welcome all women in our community to an evening of connection and collaboration to celebrate Women’s History Month and discuss ways we can take collective action to better our community.
Join us for our February luncheon!
Join us for the first business meeting of the year for an evening of “speed dating”. Committee chairs will each be sitting at a table, and members will have the opportunity to quickly learn more about each committee and how you can get involved.
Join us in uncovering the rich history of the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), dating back to 1885. As an Archive Detective, you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC).
Join us for our 140th Founder’s Day Tea, a cherished tradition honoring the Peoria Women’s Club’s rich history of leadership, philanthropy, and fellowship.
Un-Deck the Halls” Volunteer Day
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Peoria Women’s Clubhouse
It’s time to welcome the New Year and pack away the sparkle! Join us as we “un-decorate” the clubhouse and get it ready for another exciting year of programs and events.
Join us for the second 2025 ESO Library Tour as we visit the historic Lincoln-Carnegie Branch Library, a Neoclassical gem built in 1910 with a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Nestled in Lincoln Park, the library stands on the site of Peoria’s early City Cemetery and the former Abner Eads Farm—home to Rebecca Eads, the first American woman settler in Peoria. Open to PWC Epilion Sigma Omicron (ESO) Members and/or Peoria CLSC Members.
Join us at Cafe Santa Rosa to warm up with the Peoria Women’s Club at Mrs. Claus’s Cocoa Creation Station—a festive hot chocolate bar where kids and adults can build their own gourmet cocoa creations with all the toppings! Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at Café Santa Rosa, where Cosecheras Coffee will also be available for purchase.
Volunteer for a shift to ring the bell for Salvation Army in front of the HyVee at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie!
You are invited to join us for our annual Holiday Tea! Join us at our historic clubhouse in downtown Peoria to see it decorated for the holidays and enjoy this annual tradition!
Join us to help transform our historic clubhouse for the holidays!
“The Poet’s Palette” with Robin Albright
Friday, November 21, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Peoria Women’s Club
Free for PWC and OLLI members — registration required for supplies
Join us for a free creative workshop led by Robin Albright — a working artist, visual coach, and speaker known for her whimsical style and ability to help others “draw out” what matters most.
Join us for our annual meeting and election!. This is open to all members and is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about what is happening at the club and stay connected!
Musical Bridges: An Afternoon with Oboist James Kim
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Peoria Women’s Club | 301 NE Madison Ave
Members are invited to a special Musical Bridges event, hosted by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra Guild and held at the Peoria Women’s Club. This afternoon's gathering will feature oboist James Kim in advance of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra’s Handel at the Cathedral concert.
Enjoy light refreshments, beautiful music, and conversation in our Club’s historic setting as we celebrate Peoria’s rich musical heritage and the ongoing partnership between the Guild and the Symphony.
Save the date for our ICC Culinary Arts Dinner!
Save the date for our annual Blanket Making Day benefiting the Center for the Prevention of Abuse!
Join us the first Friday of the month this fall to dive into our amazing history!
The Peoria Women's Club and Bradley University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) have partnered to create the Peoria Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Peoria CLSC). Recognized as the nation’s oldest continuous book club, the CLSC is a course that requires registration and a fee paid to Bradley University, part of which supports the national Chautauqua Institution and CLSC graduation fees.
The Peoria CLSC does offer additional events throughout the year for PWC members (as well as OLLI members and guests) that do not require the same fees or prior reading.
Step into a world of covert operations, high-stakes intrigue, and glamorous espionage at The Ball of Peoria: 007. Inspired by the golden age of spies, this fundraiser invites you to experience the allure of secret missions, elegant cocktails, and timeless style. Don your best tuxedo or glamorous gown and join us for an evening filled with thrilling surprises and the unforgettable charm of a James Bond-inspired adventure.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. Film Screening at the Peoria Women’s Club
The Peoria Women’s Club, in partnership with the Peoria Area World Affairs Council (PAWAC) at Bradley University, is proud to present a rare screening of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.’s 1934 documentary Hitler’s Reign of Terror—one of the earliest American films to warn against Nazi Germany. This event marks only the second U.S. showing since Vanderbilt himself visited the Club in 1939, when he spoke on “Important Interviews on the Eve of War.”
