We bring together women who are interested in building a better community.
The purpose of the Woman’s Club is to bring together women who are interested in building a better community. By joining forces with others, we are able to make improvements within our community that we could not do by ourselves.
The Estes Park Woman’s Club was organized in 1912. The women spent their first year building mountain trails and making scenic areas accessible to hikers and horseback riders. After that first year, the women turned their attention to establishing a meeting place. They decided to build a clubhouse that would also be a library. In 1914, the Woman’s Club was accepted in the Colorado Federation and General Federation of Women’s Clubs. In 1916, the women established their library at the local school. In 1920, the school needed the room to expand so the library was moved to a rented room in a downtown hotel. Then, in 1922, the town donated a lot in Bond Park for the library site and the Woman’s Club was responsible for the building of the Estes Park Public Library. The Woman’s Club and volunteers donated labor and materials and raised money for additional materials needed to build the library. The women established a fund to support the maintenance of the library in 1925. The Estes Valley Library continues to receive the support of the Estes Woman’s Club today!
Dear members, It is an honor to have been designated to serve as the Woman’s Club President. I look forward to getting to know those of you… Read more “Kathy Littlejohn, 2023-2024”
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The Estes Park Woman’s Club is proud to support local organizations within Estes Park and the surrounding communities.
Members support the school by volunteering in the reading program and annual book sale. Money is annually set aside to give to the school for specific projects. Clothing items are routinely donated from members to give to students in need.
Started the Town library with a few books in a part-time schoolroom. When the Town donated a lot in Bond Park, the club raised $5,000 to build and furnish the building. The women raised funds and operated the library for 53 years before transferring it to the town. EPWC continues to support the library, most recently donated money to have a fireplace installed in the new “Quiet Room” on the second floor.
Supported establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park and provided land for the Park Headquarters. The original Deer Mountain trail was built by the members. The Club still supports the Park through various venues and when a specific need arises. As a result of the 2013 flood the Club donated $2,000 for signage at the Glacier Basin Campground to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of RMNP and the partnership with the Woman’s Club.
Served as the Town Chamber of Commerce and government before either were in existence. The Club sponsored the welcoming sign at the Knoll-Willows Centennial Open Space Project ($1,500.00) . See remarks by Pat Pickering at the town’s Centennial Celebration in 2017 under 2017-2018 Pat Pickering. Previously $2,000 was donated to rebuild the bird sanctuary after the 2013 flood. The Club continues to support the Town through conservation and civic improvement projects.
During the year, the Estes Park Woman’s Club engages in a number of annual projects.
Every year Woman’s Club joins with the Bright Christmas program to provide a local family a joyous Christmas. We collect monetary donations to purchase gifts for the family. The women on this project puts hours of time shopping and wrapping the gifts. All gifts are customized to fit the individual needs and wishes. The lucky family is extremely grateful and overjoyed.
The Woman’s Club joined the Estes Valley Library with the Little Libraries. A Little Library kit was purchased, put together by a member’s husband, hand painted by two members and stocked with many donated books. Our dedicated members regularly check the “Little Library” to make sure it has books for all ages to be enjoyed by anyone wanting to read a book. Please stop by Performance Park and see our Little Library
Luncheon meetings are held at 11:30 am on the second Wednesday of the calendar month, unless otherwise notified. Members are notified by email. Members must respond as instructed in the email. Members without email will be called.
| DATE | LOCATION | COST | PROGRAM |
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September 11, 2024 |
Macgregor Ranch Catered by Rocky Mountain Deli |
$25.00 |
Mayor of Town of Estes |
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October 9, 2024 |
Mountain Calvery Lutheran Church Catered by Big Horn |
$25.00 |
Estee Murdock – Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Conservancy |
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November 13, 2024 |
The Landing Catered by Big Horn |
$25.00 |
Aimee Runyan – International Best Selling Author and Estes Resident |
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December 11, 2024 |
Community Center catered by Big Horn |
$25.00 |
Seasonal Music |
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January 8, 2025 |
Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church Catered by Big Horn |
$25.00 |
Lauren Pavlish – Recreation Manager at Estes Valley Park and Recreation District |
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February 12, 2025 |
Presbyterian Community Church Catered by Big Horn |
$25.00 |
Diana David Brown and Michelle Fanucchi – Estes Valley Crisis Advocates |
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March 12, 2025 |
Mother’s Cafe |
$25.00 |
Bob Leavitt – Estes Valley Watershed Coalition |
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April 9, 2025 |
Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church Catered by Sweet Basilco |
$25.00 |
Charley Hewes Being Performed by Curtis Kelly |
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May 14, 2025 |
Twin Owls Steak House |
$25.00 |
President’s Recognition |
Club dues for 2024-2025 are $35.00.
Members joining after February 1, 2024, will pay one-half the annual amount for the remainder of the WC season.
President – Kathy Littlejohn
Immediate Past President – Judi Cunningham
First Vice President (Membership) – Cherie Martin, Ingrid Drouin
Second Vice President (Programs) – Ruth Goetzel, Cindy Kirtland, Sarah Walsh
Recording Secretary – Sherry Unruh – Assistant – Amanda Luchsinger
Corresponding Secretary – Diane Palmer – Assistant – Judith Taphorn
Treasurer – Patti Erbe – Assistant– Diane Shriver
Directors – Kelly Meisinger, Karen Chionio, Janet Taylor, Marlene Boreman
Parliamentarian – Judi Cunningham
Historian/Archives Coordinators – Amanda Luchsinger, Sherry Unrah
Publicity – Linda Remigio
Yearbook Editor – Carla Spreng-Webb
Reservation Chair – Sarah Walsh
Name Tags – Diane Palmer, Stacey Harding, Janet Taylor
Song Leaders – Verlene Thorp, Maggie Rothermel
Web & Facebook – Melissa Castro
High School Scholarships – Pat Pickering, Lila Conrad, Sherry Unrah
Duck Race Chair – Sally Park
Bright Christmas – Marlene Borneman, Jane Carlton, Dianne Sullivan
Estes Park Elementary School – Judi Cunningham, Judy Portman
Estes Park Free Little Lending Library – Marlene Borneman, Stacey Harding
Estes Valley Library & Foundation – Kathye Osborne
Fund Development – Judy Schaffer, Judi Cunningham, Patti Erbe, Kathy Littlejohn
Small Group Events – Ingrid Drouin, Kathy Littlejohn
