MARLBOROUGH – The Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club is celebrating 60 years of community service.
On Friday, Oct. 18, the club marked its diamond anniversary at the Marlborough Country Club. Amid the appetizers and drinks, there were lots of stories exchanged between past and present members.
Photo albums stood in front of citations from the city, the State House and the U.S. House of Representatives.
For Mary Wenzel, a columnist for the Community Advocate who’s been connected with the club for more than five decades, club membership helped foster her skills in writing.
“The club’s been such a part of my life,” said Wenzel, a former club president.
For decades, the club has been part of her columns, including her first foray into local journalism at the Marlboro City Post. She also wrote a regular column for the old Marlborough Enterprise before joining the Community Advocate about three years ago.
“They’re such a fantastic club,” she said. “They do so much for the community.”
The club currently has about 45 members.
“We’re small but mighty,” said current club President Yvonne Breitenfeld.
She highlighted some of the programs sponsored by the club – the Princess Boutique, held each May to provide prom essentials to young women in need; the Trunk or Treat in October; teacher recognition; and a women’s health fair, in addition to supporting veterans’ and children’s programs.
“We really focus on the needs of the community,” said Breitenfeld. “It’s also a really great opportunity to meet like-minded women.
“We encourage members to bring friends along,” she said. “It’s not that big a commitment.”
City Councilor Kate Robey served as club president in the early 2000s.
“Being part of a service organization has been wonderful,” she said. “I love being part of it.”
The club is part of the nationwide General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
For information about the club, email [email protected], or visit www.marlboroughjuniors.org.
You can also keep up with club activities via its Facebook page – facebook.com/marlboroughjuniors
