We bring together women who are interested in building a better community.

The Estes Park Woman’s Club strengthens our community and enhances the lives of others through education, volunteer service, and philanthropic endeavors.

History

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!

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Community Support

The Estes Park Woman’s Club is proud to support local organizations within Estes Park and the surrounding communities.

Estes Park Elementary School

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.

Estes Valley Public Library

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.

Rocky Mountain National Park

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.

Town of Estes Park

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.

Annual Projects

During the year, the Estes Park Woman’s Club engages in a number of annual projects.

Bright Christmas

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.

Little Library in Performance Park

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

Program

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

September 10, 2025

Presbyterian Community Church 

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Logan Lasley, Estes Park Fire Department – Emergency Preparedness

October 8, 2025

American Legion

$30.00

Nancy P. Thomas, Ph.D. – Flora Stanley

November 12, 2025

Mountain Calvary Lutheran Church

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant 

$30.00

Marilyn Irwin – Artist in Residence

December 10, 2025

Community Center

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Holiday Music – Simpatica Quartet

 

January 14, 2026

Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

Angel Hoffman – Northern Colorado Alzheimer’s Association 

February 11, 2026

Mountain Berry Bakery Event Center

$30.00

Deborah Bruce – Community Garden

March 11, 2026

American Legion

$30.00

Bob Leavitt – Genealogy

April 8, 2026

St. Barts Episcopal Church

Catered by Big Horn Restaurant

$30.00

* No speaker this month due to time constraint with the venue

May 13, 2026

Wapiti Colorado Pub

$30.00

President’s Recognition

Club dues for 2025-2026 are $35.00.
Members joining after February 1, 2026, will pay one-half the annual amount for the remainder of the WC season.

 

Officers & Committee Heads

2025-2026 Estes Park Woman’s Club Executive Board, Chairpersons and Committees

President

  • Sherry Unruh

Immediate Past President

  • Kathy Littlejohn

First Vice President(s) (Membership)

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Stacey Harding

Second Vice President(s) (Programs)

  • Cindy Kirtland
  • Sarah Walsh

Treasurer

  • Patti Erbe

Assistant Treasurer

  • Diane Shriver

Recording Secretary

  • Amanda Luchsinger

Assistant Recording Secretary

  • Patricia Smith

Corresponding Secretary

  • Fran McKinney

Assistant Corresponding Secretary

  • Judith Taphorn

Directors

  • Kelly Meisinger
  • Janet Taylor
  • Marlene Boreman
  • Diane Palmer
  • Cherie Martin

Historian/Archives Coordinators

  • Amanda Luchsinger
  • Patricia Smith

Nametags

  • Diane Palmer
  • Marlene Borneman
  • Janet Taylor
  • Kelly Meisinger
  • Stacey Harding

Parliamentarian

  • Kathy Littlejohn

Publicity

  • Linda Remigio

Reservations

  • Sarah Walsh

Yearbook Editor

  • Carla Spreng-Webb

Song Leader

  • Verlene Thorp

Web & Facebook

  • Melissa Castro

High School Scholarship Program

  • Sherry Unruh
  • Pat Pickering
  • Lila Conrad
  • Patti Erbe
  • Kay Boyle

Woman’s Club Projects

Duck Race Chair

  • Sally Park

Bright Christmas

  • Marlene Borneman
  • Penny Van Bogaert
  • Pam Leitner

Estes Park Elementary School

  • Judi Cunningham
  • Kathy Littlejohn
  • Patricia Smith

Library Liaison

  • Stacey Harding

Estes Park Free Little Lending Library

  • Pattie Klein
  • Kay Boyle

Trunk Treasures

  • Ingrid Drouin,
  • Pam Leitner
  • Mindy Rickard
  • Sherry Unruh

Fund Development

  • Judy Schaffer
  • Judi Cunningham
  • Patti Erbe
  • Kathy Littlejohn
  • Sherry Unruh
  • Ingrid Drouin

Small Group Events

  • Ingrid Drouin
  • Kathy Littlejohn