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September General Meeting Kickoff & 65th Anniversary Party

  • Emmett's Brewing Company 5200 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 (map)

Join the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club as we kick off our 65th Year of Giving on Tuesday, September 24th at Emmett's Brewing Co.! Celebrate with DGJWC alumni, current members and prospective members as we share inspiring ways DGJWC has made a difference in the community over the past six decades.

  • 6:00pm: 65th Anniversary Party Happy Hour - Mix & mingle with DGJWC as we honor the past and cheers to the future. We will have appetizers, a cash bar, photos & Juniors memorabilia, a photobooth and more!

  • 7:00pm: Service Project For Childhood Cancer Warriors - All guests will be invited to help assemble "Warrior Bags" which are given to families who have newly been diagnosed with pediatric cancer and their partnered hospitals.

  • 7:30pm: September General Meeting Annual Kickoff - DGJWC members will officially kick off the amazing Club Year planned ahead. We will have a guest speaker, Nicole Voelz, President & Founder of Childhood Cancer Warriors, discuss upcoming volunteer opportunities and fundraisers, vote on September philanthropy requests and more!

  • Bonus Giving Opportunity - GFWC National Day of Service - DGJWC is hosting a food drive for the month of September for West Suburban Community Pantry. Please consider bringing food donations from their Most Needed Items list.

A few other things to help us plan the perfect party:

  • Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect! 

  • All are welcome - please bring a friend! 

  • Wear pink or a favorite color that brings you joy!

Earlier Event: September 21
GFWC IL Statewide Fall Conference