Please join us for a light lunch and screening of the movie Origin at the Peoria Women’s Club. We ask that each attendee consider a $10 donation at the door for a lunch of soup, salad, sides, beverage, and dessert.
All PWC and OLLI Members, as well as their guests, are welcome to attend.
RSVP is Required by April 23, 2025.
Whisk Takers Silent Auction
Auction Runs: May 8 – NOON on June 19, 2025
Location: Peoria Women’s Clubhouse
Open to Members and Guests
Get ready to stir up some fun at the Whisk Takers Silent Auction! Hosted by the Peoria Women’s Club, this culinary-themed auction features an array of gently used kitchen treasures—from cookbooks and gadgets to dishes, décor, and more. It's the perfect chance to find something special for your home while supporting a great cause.
Proceeds will help fund the purchase of additional stoneware china place settings for the clubhouse, allowing us to continue hosting elegant, well-appointed events.
You do not need to be present to win—bidding opens at the May 8 Business Meeting and concludes at NOON on Thursday, June 19, during the Carl Sandburg Luncheon featuring Barry Cloyd.
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!
Film Screening: The Underground Railroad in Metamora
Join us for a special screening of The Underground Railroad in Metamora on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center at Metamora Township High School (101 W. Madison St., Metamora, IL 61548).
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.
The public is invited to visit Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives, a special art exhibition celebrating women artists in the Tri-County area, and tour the historic 1893 Peoria Women’s Club building. Stop by during your lunch hour to explore the exhibition and learn more about this iconic space.
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 who pursued creative careers in the 19th and 20th centuries, including two founding members of the Peoria Women’s Club. Through their stories, McKinsey will highlight their significant impact on the region’s cultural history during a time when societal norms largely discouraged women from working outside the home.
The public is invited to visit Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives, a special art exhibition celebrating women artists in the Tri-County area, and tour the historic 1893 Peoria Women’s Club building. Stop by during your lunch hour to explore the exhibition and learn more about this iconic space.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us on March 8, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at the Raise a Glass for Women Bar Crawl.
Électricité: Illuminating Perspectives
In celebration of Women’s History Month 2025, the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), in collaboration with the Illinois Women Artists Project (IWAP), is proud to present the inaugural juried exhibition showcasing the work of contemporary female artists from Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. The exhibition will feature both 2- and 3-dimensional media, and marks the beginning of an annual tradition honoring women and the arts in our community.
Hosted by Peoria Women’s Club, NAWBO, and WIL, 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 a thought-provoking panel on the challenges and solutions surrounding homelessness in central Illinois.
