Activity Group Reports
Hand and Foot card group met February 17th. 2026
The "Hand and Foot" group met on Feb. 17th. We had a good time and enjoyed and afternoon of fun and friendship. Marlene won first place this month. Our next session is March 17th. from 1-4pm. The cost is $5.25 We welcome new players to the group. Please let me know if you are interested […]
New Book Buddies Discuss February Selection
Eight ladies from the newest book club group met on Monday, February 16 at the home of Melanie Harris, to share thoughts on the book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by JamesMcBride. Several ladies agreed that there were an overabundance of characters to keep track of! Nevertheless, many enjoyed the book despite its sometimes […]
Piecemakers February 4, 2026 Meeting Report
The Piecemakers met at Stitched Quilt Shop again in February, in the back room this time. The room is huge and we have access to all things quilting, including a quilt store! How convenient! Dora was teaching the group how to make a sewing pad/organizer. There was also a lot of discussion on the Collage […]
Lots of laughts and giggles at the play February 1,2026
Twenty-four lovely ladies, spouses and family members attended the play Bullshot Crummond at The Collaborative Theatre Project on Sunday February 1, 2026. It was so nice to see so many men join us this time. The play was filled with chaotic energy which made the time fly by. It was funny and cleaver and full […]
Lots of Sharing at February Bowling Group
Eight bowlers turned out for two games of fun bowling and fellowship. Melanie Harris’s daughter Melissa was a fun addition to the group. There was lots of sharing of bowling balls with everyone looking for exactly the right weight and finger hole size to get the perfect roll. There were some strikes and spares celebrated […]
EPWC Knitters
A very good time was had last week by the knitters.
Hand and Foot Group – January 2026
There were 16 lovely ladies playing "Hand and Foot:" on January 20th. We had a very competitive group and the BIG winner was Bridgette Lemmerman. Our next game day is February 17th. We always welcome new members. Please call me if you would like to join. Log in to view phone number.
January Sip and Dip Starts 2026 Out on a High Note
Wyn Lewis and Annie Bucklin both served as hosts for January Dip and Dip. Each had a smaller number of guests to make it manageable in their homes. As usual, there was good food and wine and always lots of laughs and good conversation. A big thanks to the hosts and to Brigitte Lemmerman for […]
Introduction to Mahjong
An introduction to Mahjong was held on Tuesday, January 27th, for four delightful ladies who wanted to learn more about Mahjong. Once we reviewed the 2025 National Mahjong League card and identified all the tiles, we played a game. The group of ladies understood that actually playing the game would help them become more comfortable […]
We currently have 161 members in the Women’s Club
Please join us in giving a big warm welcome to Lil Ray & Michaela Ellis, the latest to join us. Lil is Diane Mihocko's mother-in-law & Michaela is Kathi Ellis's daughter & Marlene Ridley's granddaughter. If you have any new neighbors, please invite them to join our amazing club. Regards, Sandi Smith
Piecemaker’s January 7, 2026 Meeting
In January we met at the new location for "Stitched", behind the Army Navy Store. We were supposed to have the back room but there was a mix up and we set up the group out in the front of the store area. There are multiple tables available and it worked out quite well. We […]
Sunshine Team has voted and changed the name. We will now be known as Caring Connections.
We had a productive meeting with 17 members in attendance. It was during this time that a vote ensued to change the name to Caring Connections.
Pins Fly at January Bowling
Seven eager bowlers converged on Lava Lanes for our first outing of 2026. There were some strikes and spares and a few higher scores to celebrate. As always, there was plenty of fun, laughs and good social time. Thanks to Lori Miles for keeping us organized and to all who come out and join in […]
Piecemakers November and December 2025 Meeting Report
On November 5, 2025 the Piecemakers met at the Ashpole center to learn how to make the Donna Jordan Scrappy Lattice Quilt. Well, at least the block. There were three of us that completed at least one block. Linda, Kelly & Joyce show off their blocks in the pictures. As always, we had a number […]
December 2025 New Book Buddies Shared Favorites
Seven members of the New Book Buddies gathered at Martha Roy’s house to snack and chat about books we’ve loved and wanted others to know about. Zombies were mentioned more than once revealing the high intellectual caliber of our group. And horse stories and borderline porn. Good discussion! Our January read will be “Tuesdays with […]
Merry and Bright Was on Full Display at EPWC Holiday Celebration
Sixty nine EPWC members registered to attend the December, 2025 EPWC Holiday Celebration hosted at three member homes on Dec. 11. Susie Roach, Susan Smith and Carolyn Hein opened their festive homes to a group of members for a "happy hour" style gathering with guests supplying appetizers and beverages. To add to the fun, since […]
Christmas Cheer December, 10, 2025
Our last book club meeting of the year was held at Judith Fonarow's charming farm house. It was a combination discussion of the book Verity by Colleen Hoover and a Christmas celebration. Judith went all out with fabulous food, champagne and English poppers. The event was concluded with a round of silly jokes and paper […]
A Belated Turkey Turns Up at December Bowling
Just four days after Thanksgiving, the bowling group met at Lava Lanes for two games of bowling and some fun time together. Lori Miles bowled a score of 173 for her first game complete with a run of three strikes (called a turkey) which was appropriate for the season. There were plenty of cheers and […]
New Book Buddies Meet in November
The recently formed second book club group (dubbed New Book Buddies) met on Monday, November 17, at the home of Denise Fikes. Eight members enjoyed discussing the book “Salt to the Sea”, an historical fiction account of a very real event which took place at the end of WWII. We also had fun sharing some […]
November Couples 313 Card Game/Potluck Group
Members gathered at the home of Denise and Tracey Fikes on November 17 for a fun “We can’t wait for Thanksgiving” themed potluck dinner (including turkey, ham, delicious sides and pumpkin pie cake!) The group enjoyed lively conversation and our always fun card game. Winners for the evening were Lynn Baker, Vince McElmurry, Charlie Allen, […]
Lots of Gratitude at November 2025 Sip and Dip
25 members gathered at the welcoming home of Gail Blake on Nov. 20 to spend a few hours of socializing, wine sipping and appetizer eating together. We were excited to have two new members join us for the first time, Lisa Kunkle and Sally McGavran, and we look forward to seeing them at future events. […]
Chef Chris Steals the Show at Novemeber 2025 Culinary Arts Luncheon
We had 12 people registered for the November Culinary Arts Luncheon and a waiting list of 5, so “Thanksgiving” was obviously a popular theme. Vicki Wittenbrock hosted this event at her home and with her co-hosts Sharyn Close and Gerene Leffingwell, selected recipes from various Taste of Home cookbooks. Vicki’s son, Chris, is a professional […]
November 2025 Couples 313 is Fun for All
A lively group of EPWC members and spouses descended on the home of Susan and Hans Smith for an evening of social time, food and lively card playing. The lucky card players taking some home prize money were: Paul Lingren, Virginia Felker, Bill Watson and Martin Frey. Mike Smith had the dubious honor of scoring […]
The Golden Girls November 11,2025
It was a bit bawdy but we had lot’s of belly laughs at the Craterian Theater’s performance of The Golden Girls, the laughs continue. Thirty-one EPWC members and guests watched an outrageous, over the top take on the popular sitcom. The actors mimicked and ad-libbed lines that we were all familiar with. This was our […]
EPWC Bowling Group Welcomes New Member in November
We love to have a new member join us to enjoy a few games of bowling together. The story is often the same: "I used to love bowling, but I haven't bowled in years". This month Tammy McGrew found her way to Lava Lanes and dusted off some of those old bowling skills. Welcome to […]
Nov 5 – Gathering at Brigitte’s home.
The Rain did not stop us from getting together. It was great fun by all that attended. The mexican theme dishes were delicious. Wonderful conversation catching up. Our next Eat & Greet is scheduled @ Terry Jordan’s on January 7, 2026 “Soups n Breads”
Book Group System
The Wednesday EPWC book group has successfully completed the first year of organizing the way the monthly meetings are conducted. Now the current monthly hostess is responsible for notifying members regarding the book title, the time and location! We have had a ‘stream ’of well written books that have provided a multitude of stimulating and […]
Lots of Shopping Joy at October EPWC Luncheon
We have some talented artisans in the EPWC and the October luncheon gave them an opportunity to display and sell their wares. From Diamond dot pictures, needle felted wool creations, jewelry, handcrafted greeting cards, Alpaca wool knitted headware, handwoven items and photography, there was something for every taste. It was a great time for some […]
Spooky Good Fun at October Sip and Dip
Who said that costumes and Halloween parties are only for kids? 34 EPWC members gathered at the home of Kris Howard this week in a variety of fun and creative costumes and enjoyed everything Halloween. Kris’s home was decorated with an incredible array of spooky and amazing Halloween items and even the appetizers provided by […]
October Couples 313 Potluck Enjoys a Tailgating Theme
One of the Couples 313 potluck parties in October was hosted at the home of Lynn Baker and Jim Hyden. They chose a tailgating theme for the potluck and encouraged guests to wear shirts with the logo or name of their favorite sports team. It was a fun evening for all. Winners in the card […]