LEWISTON — The Center for Wisdom’s Women, a drop-in center for women, will hold its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and will celebration its fifth anniversary.

The center was begun by the Daughters of Wisdom in 1999. They had to leave the work in 2008 and a local group of women organized to continue it, with Trinity Episcopal Church becoming the fiscal sponsor.

Since then the center has registered more than 600 women, with as many as 30 women visiting on a busy day. It offers weekday programs, support groups and activities, all volunteer led. Operating expenses are covered mostly by private donations.

The first “Woman of Wisdom” awards are scheduled for noon and will be the highlight of the day. The awards are intended to honor women who especially have a heart for the needs of women and children, yet have flown under the radar – unrecognized for their wisdom and work. The center’s SHEROs, who are the foundation of the donor support, will also be honored. There will be a cake and time for toasts with sparkling cider.

Light brunch snacks will be provided by the Nutrition Center of Maine. World crafts will be for sale from Karma Fair Trade in Portland, with proceeds to benefit the women’s center. Also available for sale will be the center’s “Wisdom Boxes” and “Gratitude Beads” or there will be the opportunity to make a holiday themed “Wisdom Box.”

A Bates student a capella group will be on hand to sing and lead a holiday sing-along. The center will also lead a “Singing Circle” in the style of their monthly group. There will be several drawings for sunflower door prizes and a raffle of a holiday gift raffle basket is scheduled at the end of the day at 2 p.m.

The center is located at 97 Blake St., behind Healy Terrace. Parking, though limited, is available in the lot just inside the complex along the fencing. Parking is also available on the street or in the parking garage a block away. For more information, visit www.wisdomswomen.org.