The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) is gearing up to celebrate generations of members who have worked together to make a meaningful difference to the community. Here’s how the volunteer organization is going to celebrate 75 years of service:

February exhibit, Wellesley Free Library

An exhibit at the Wellesley Free Library will explore the history of the club and how it got going in 1944 as a spin-off of the Wellesley Hills Women’s Club for “business girls, a few college girls, and some young married girls with young children.”

From that beginning, the WHJWC has addressed issues such as mental health, hunger, access to education, bullying, poverty and domestic violence. Today, the club volunteers for and funds organizations that make a positive impact in the community, and raises scholarship money to make college dreams possible.

February 6: Reception at Wellesley Free Library

The WHJWC will hold a reception to celebrate the history exhibit on February 6, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. All past and present Juniors are invited to the reception, which is open to the public.

March 1: 75th Anniversary Gala

There will be a 75th Anniversary Gala at the Wellesley Country Club on March 1, 2019, 7pm – 11pm, for all past and present members of WHJWC. The gala will allow generations of Juniors to celebrate their shared history and raise money to ensure the club’s grants and scholarships continue to contribute to the community. The event is black-tie optional and will feature food stations, open bar, an auction, and dancing. All current and past members of WHJWC are invited with a guest.

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