Junior Women's Club of Fairfield


Friendship through Service!

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Interested in serving your community while meeting a wonderful group of women?

2019 Upcoming Events

JWC General Meetings

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

7:30 pm

Location change! Fairfield Public Library (Main Branch) - Memorial Room


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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

7:30 pm

Osborne Hill Elementary School Library

One Book One Town is Back in Fairfield!

Featuring New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson


Monday March 18, 2019

7:00pm

Fairfield University - Regina A. Quick Center


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Mini Golf Event

 

Sunday, March 24, 2019

10am - 3pm


Open to All Ages!


Fairfield Public Main Library  - Rotary Room

1080 Old Post Road

Fairfield, CT  06824


Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library and JWC



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JWC's "Spring Into Action!" Membership Drive

Thursday, April 4, 2019

6:30-8:30pm


Fairfield Public Main Library  - Memorial Room

1080 Old Post Road

Fairfield, CT  06824


Featuring Guest Speaker: Bigelow Tea

This event is open to all and is free of charge!

Ladies' Literary Luncheon - featuring special guest, NYT bestselling author, Martha Hall Kelly

Friday, May 31, 2019

12 – 2pm

The Patterson Club
1118 Cross Highway, Fairfield, CT 06824


Tickets are $75 per person and include lunch, dessert, and a glass of wine.


RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! 


Please contact Danielle Sharp at dsharp@fplct.org or (203) 912-5963 with questions or for more information.


Sponsored by the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library 

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A Big "THANK YOU" to our 2018 Santa's House Sponsors!

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Presenting Sponsor

Flash Pointe Dance


House Sponsor

Southport Dental Group


Tent Sponsor

Abbey Tent & Party Rentals


Room Sponsors

Bigelow Tea

Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey

Hatter & Tatter

Hobbytown Fairfield

Saugatuck Sweets

uBreakiFix


Media Sponsors

Fairfield Magazine/Town Vibe

Minuteman Press

WEBE 108


Designer Sponsors
Black Rock Galleries

Kate Smith Interiors

The Rath Project


Performance Sponsor

Music Together of Fairfield County


Elves

Santa Fuel

McKinnis Family

Eustace Family


Santa's Helper

Dwyer Family

Leslie Scotto Events

Pediatric Healthcare Associates


Reindeer

Aqua-Lawn

Braun Orthodontics

Community Veterinary Clinic

Frank D. Romano DMD

Stratfield Bookies

Willows Pediatric Group

Callahan Family
Campbell Family

Covino Family

Egan Family

Fell Family

Francis Family

Hinkle Family

Liberty Family

Parashar Family

Parrish Family

Patricia Family

Siewert Family

Ways to Give

Volunteer with Us!


Become one of our Sponsors! 


Make a Generous Donation!
We accept donations by Cash, Check (made out to Fairfield JWC) or through Venmo (@JuniorWomensClub-Fairfield )


Our CARE Partnership

CARE stands for “C”onsideration “A”nd “R”espect for “E”veryone

The JWC CARE Partnership was created so that the JWC and its members could build meaningful connections with charitable organizations for a significant period of time and assist these organization to fulfill and meet their mission and goals.  Each year, the JWC looks for a partner with which we can form an integral relationship, partnering on causes, events and activities over the course of the year.  The year-long partnership is culminated with the awarding of a monetary donation consisting of funds raised through the JWC’s annual holiday event, A Visit to Santa’s House.

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The JWC CARE Committee is responsible for selecting the club’s charitable partner for the year and for liasing with the charity partner throughout the year on the organization’s projects and activities.  


We are pleased to announce our new C.A.R.E. Partnership with Friends of Fairfield Public Library! 

http://fairfieldpubliclibrary.org/our-community/friends-of-fairfield-public-library/



Our More Recent Past CARE Partners include...

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King’s Pantry 

http://healingtreeeconomicdevelopment.com/kings-pantry/


Alpha Community Services YMCA 

http://www.cccymca.org/locations/alpha/


Cardinal Shehan Center – JWC Girl’s Zone 

http://www.shehancenter.org/programs/425.html


Brady’s Smile

http://bradyssmile.org


The Thomas Merton Center

 http://www.themertoncenter.org/




About Us

Our History

  

The Junior Women’s Club of Fairfield has been serving the Fairfield Community for over 50 years!


Through our sponsorship of various social and personal enrichment programs for women and children, as well as the presentation of fun, family-oriented fundraisers – such as Touch-a-Truck and “A Visit to Santa’s House”, the Fairfield JWC is well established as a respected community group.


Through the years, the Fairfield JWC has donated more than $400,000 to dozens of local groups through its C.A.R.E Program, most recently to King’s Pantry. In addition, the Fairfield JWC awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors through its Scholarship Program.


Open to women in Fairfield and surrounding towns, the JWC is a non-profit organization that gives members the chance to make new friends while giving back to the greater community.

2019 Executive Board

President  ~ Jen Hinkle


VP's of Membership ~ 

Barbara Fallon & Valerie Graf


Treasurer ~ Jane Corbett


CARE Committee Co-Chairs ~ 

Cheryl Eustace & Diane Stocker


Hospitality/Sunshine Co-Chairs ~

Pheroza Parashar & Caryn Mirgorodsky


Publicity Chair ~ Vicky Siewert

JWC Activities

Major Fundraisers Annual "A Visit to Santa's House" - Historic Burr Homestead is transformed into Santa's own house each year during the holidays, allowing young guests the opportunity to meet Santa, share a cookie with Mrs. Claus, sing holiday carols and more!  Proceeds from this event go to our charitable partner which we select as a club each year.   


Town Spelling Bee - Classroom winners from Fairfield's 5th grades compete in an annual town Spelling Bee!  

Various Community Service Events


CARE Partnership - Each year, the JWC chooses a local non-profit organization as a partner to receive the proceeds from our largest fundraiser - "A Visit to Santa's House" - and to coordinate non-monetary activities throughout the year that directly benefit the charity's clients.  


Scholarship Program - The JWC has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships since 1992.  To qualify, high school students must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher, demonstrate a financial need and a record of community service.

Past Events - December 2018

2018 "A Visit to Santa's House"

The Burr Homestead - Fairfield, CT 


Saturday December 8, 2018  10am-4pm


Sunday December 9, 2018 10am-2pm 


For the 33rd year, Santa made a special stop at Fairfield’s historic Burr Homestead and mingled with visitors of all ages and spread holiday cheer with the help of some very special elves.  

  

“A Visit to Santa’s House” has consistently raised thousands of dollars for charity. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the JWC’s Scholarship Program, as well as, the club’s new hyper-local charitable partner, The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library, with the aim of helping to reinstate the beloved One Book One Town, a program that has been in place for 10 years.

"Nutcracker Night"

Friday December 7, 2018  

Doors opened at 6pm 

Show started at 6:30pm


A special presentation of The Nutcracker from our presenting sponsor, Flash Pointe Dance, excited both children and adults. 

"Holiday Trivia Night"

Holiday Trivia Night 

Thursday December 6 at 7:30pm 

  

The Junior Women’s Club along with sponsor, Fairfield Craft Ales, hosted an Adults Only Holiday Trivia Night.

Past Events - 2018

2018 Food Truck Festival - Sept 30, 2018

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Friends of the Fairfield Public Library's Sound Waves Concert - Sept 15, 2018

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2018 Town Spelling Bee

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Past Events - 2017

2017 "A Visit to Santa's House"

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The Barnum Festival Touch A Truck - June 10, 2017

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2017 Town Spelling Bee

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Past Events - 2016

2016 "A Visit to Santa's House"

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Halloween on the Green - October 31, 2016

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2016 Town Spelling Bee

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Past Events - 2015

JWC Celebrate's its 50th Birthday!

March 2, 2015 - Fairfield JWC Celebrates its 50th Birthday

The Junior Women's Club of Fairfield turns 50 in 2015! The club was formed in 1965 for the general purpose of performing civic-minded projects and has continued this mission for the past five decades. 


The Fairfield JWC, currently boasts a team of approximately 30 women of varying ages, backgrounds, and talents. 



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2015 "A Visit to Santa's House"

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Join Us!

JWC offers opportunities for personal enrichment, leadership experience and social interaction.  Our members enjoy all the perks of our organization's friendship, support, and loyalty.  Our membership is growing at a steady pace. With this growth, we have been able to accomplish more, and have a larger impact upon our community.

 

Why should you join the JWC?
*Be part of an organization that gives back to the community
*Make lasting friendships with other women interested in community service
*Enjoy social activities with friends
*Utilize your special skills, talents and leadership ability to benefit the community


Who is eligible to join the JWC?
Any woman in Fairfield and its neighboring towns who is 18 or over is welcome.


What are the annual dues?
The dues are currently $50 per year, due at the beginning of each calendar year.


When does the JWC meet?
With few exceptions, the General Meetings are held on the 3rd  Wednesday of each month at 7:30 P.M in the Osborn Hill Elementary School Library located at 760 Stillson Road,
Fairfield, CT 06824.

Contact Us

Get in Touch with Us!

Junior Womens Club of Fairfield

P.O. Box 1092 Fairfield, CT 06825, United States