PWC Upcoming Events
To view all of the events for the year, head to our Events Page.
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.
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.
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you'll assist VP of Programming Lynette Steger with research for grants, stories, and PWC programming, diving into historical documents that shaped our club, city, state, and nation.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).
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 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.
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.