All upcoming events for Peoria Women’s Club can be found below.
Volunteers are needed to cook a meal at the House for families currently staying there to enjoy.
Step through the doors and step back in time with us. For 140 years, the Peoria Women's Club has stood as a beacon of grace, ambition, and community, and this October, we invite you to celebrate that legacy in true Gilded Age splendor.
For the past 20 years, Bradley University's Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service has hosted a Women in Leadership luncheon honoring the legacy of Lydia Moss Bradley. This year's luncheon, hosted by the Institute alongside the Peoria Women's Club and Bradley President Jim Shadid, welcomes Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, a Bradley alumna, as the featured speaker.
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you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.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).
Help us deck the halls! Join fellow members as we transform the Clubhouse into a winter wonderland ahead of the holiday season. Many hands make light work, and it's a fun way to spend an afternoon with your club sisters while getting the space ready for our Holiday Tea and other seasonal gatherings.
Join us for the Peoria Women's Club Annual Meeting and Elections, where members will gather to review the year's accomplishments, vote on the incoming slate of officers, and set our sights on the year ahead. Members unable to attend in person are welcome to join remotely via Zoom.
The Peoria Women’s Club and Café Santa Rosa are teaming up for an unforgettable night of festive cheer with Goodnight Gracie!
PWC’s own Mrs. Claus and her Elves will be your hosts for the evening, and the band will play your favorite holiday tunes along with a great mix of music to keep you grooving all night.
Dust off your most outrageous holiday sweater and enter our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest for a chance to win fun prizes.
Cocktails, hot coffee drinks, food, and hot cocoa with all the toppings will be available for purchase throughout the evening.
Join the Peoria Women's Club for our annual formal Holiday Tea as we celebrate the season together — and this year, we're making it a friendraiser. Current members are invited to bring a friend who isn't yet part of our club to enjoy an afternoon of tea, conversation, and holiday cheer.
This gathering is about warmth, not obligation. There's no pitch and no pressure — just a chance for the friends and family in your life to see firsthand what makes our club community special, meet the members who make it so, and get a feel for what we do throughout the year.
The Community Baby Shower is an annual event hosted by the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) that celebrates community support for both new and experienced parents of children ages 1 to 5. This free, all-in-one event connects families with essential community resources while offering education, food, gifts, and giveaways. By donating vital baby items, volunteers help families access resources that promote children's health and well-being during their crucial early years.
Restoring Identities: A Luncheon with Moxxy Forensic Investigations
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM
Peoria Women’s Club Clubhouse
Peoria Women's Club members and guests are invited to join Kaycee Connelly and Kara Roll of Moxxy Forensic Investigations for Restoring Identities, a luncheon on using DNA and genealogy to identify unidentified remains and bring answers to the families of the missing.
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).
Volunteers are needed to:
Decorate 20 toiletries bags
Fill each bag with deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a comb or brush, and lotion
The finished toiletries bags will be donated to the Center for Prevention of Abuse to give to survivors as part of their care.
September Luncheon: Dr. Meenakshy Aiyer, UICOMP
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Peoria Women's Club Clubhouse
Join the Peoria Women's Club for our September Luncheon, held in honor of the GFWC Day of Service, as we welcome Dean Meenakshy Aiyer of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) for a special presentation on the future of healthcare in Central Illinois.
Join us as we sell bags of our amazing Cosecheras Coffee at the Peoria Riverfront Market!
Peoria Women's Club will host a vendor booth at Pathways to Success, and we need members to help staff it.
Greet attendees at the PWC table, answer questions about the club and membership, and sell bags of our Cosecheras Coffee.
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).
As part of the 2026 Dallinger Series theme, Honoring Her Legacy: A Celebration of Women’s Voices and Empowerment, members who want to know more about our Club, along with guests, are invited to experience a special history tour of the Peoria Women's Club.
You’re Invited to Contribute to a Cherished Tradition: The Annual Peoria Women’s Club Silver Tea
Since our beginning, the Silver Tea has been a beloved gathering of members and friends, offering a moment of reflection, community, and shared purpose. This year’s event will be held Saturday, August 29th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM in the Club’s historic first floor.
Please sign up for a two-hour volunteer shift
Peoria Women’s Club members are invited to volunteer for Peoria IGNITE!, a family-friendly community event celebrating creativity, learning, and connection.
Join us as we celebrate the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Lydia Moss Bradley with an evening of history, community, and fun. Friends of all ages are invited to enjoy food, drinks, birthday cake, games, activities, and special Bradley touches honoring one of Peoria’s most remarkable women.
Peoria Women’s Club members and guests are invited to join Bradley University faculty and staff for Restoring Her Story, our second annual Springdale Cemetery preservation work day.
Join us as we sell bags of our amazing Cosecheras Coffee at the Peoria Riverfront Market! Peoria Women’s Club members are invited to volunteer at the Peoria RiverFront Market in partnership with the League of Women Voters and alongside Kira’s Flowers for a special celebration of women’s civic history.
Join fellow Peoria Women’s Club members for our Summer ESO Library Tour as we head to the outstanding Gail Borden Public Library District Main Library in Elgin, Illinois.
Our private tour has been arranged to guide us through one of Illinois’ premier public library systems. Beautifully situated along the Fox River, Gail Borden Library is known for its welcoming spaces, innovative programs, and a community spirit that is anything but watered down.
Join us for our Mid-Year Luncheon & Business Meeting as we continue celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States with special guest Tiffany White, Executive Director of the Dirksen Congressional Center.
As part of the 2026 Dallinger Series theme, Honoring Her Legacy: A Celebration of Women’s Voices and Empowerment, members are invited to a special book discussion of Winning the Earthquake by Lorissa Rinehart hosted by writer and educator Lynette Steger at the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin.
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.
Peoria Women’s Club members are invited to the May Luncheon featuring Robert Quinlan, Artistic Director of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
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.
Mother’s Day Celebration & Vendor Shopping Event
Join us on May 9th 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!
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).
Peoria Women’s Club and GFWC members are welcome to attend the GFWC Illinois District 17-16 Convention!
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.
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.
