History: Established March 20, 1880, by local teacher Hettie Bearce, it was one of the earliest women’s clubs in the state. A member of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs since 1892 and the National Federation since 1908.

When: Meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month, September-December and March-June.

Coming soon: The May meeting will be chamber singers at the Auburn United Methodist Church.

Membership: The club currently has 36 members, with a capacity of 50; dues are $20 a year.

Up next: New members welcome. Email or call President Kathryn Cutter at kathctt@aol.com or 784-8998 or 754-8998.

FMI: Documents on the club are stored in Auburn Public Library archives, available for perusal by the public.

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