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 23 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Club’s historic first floor.

Carl SANDburg Luncheon: Poetry, Music & Summer Reads

Date: June 19, 2025
Lunch & Book Nook Booth: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Carl Sandburg: Poet of the People with Barry Cloyd: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

For nearly two decades (1928–1945), Carl Sandburg made his home along the Michigan Dunes, where he wrote some of his most important works. Surrounded by sweeping sands and the ever-changing shores of Lake Michigan, he found solitude and inspiration in the rhythms of nature.

To honor Carl Sandburg’s 1931 performance at the Peoria Women’s Club, we invite you to a luncheon inspired by the beach before an afternoon of poetry, music, and storytelling.

In May we will feature a presentation by Dr. Jane Talkington, the nation’s only botulism historian after the luncheon. She will discuss the history and misconceptions surrounding botulism, drawing from her new book, Recognizing Botulism: New Insights from Old Narratives, which explores how the illness is more common than widely believed.

Join us for our Annual Fundraiser to support the Woodruff Culinary Arts Program students’ travel scholarship.

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!

Join us for a luncheon catered by McCalister’s Deli followed by a Euchre tutorial and game!